Which way to go is the road?

Xiang Fei never touched the game again, and he gave the level 3 divine weapon to Bai Xue as a gift. He would no longer invest in the game, nor did he want to gain any benefits from it. He just wanted to quietly cut ties.

Just like lovers who once loved each other deeply, no matter what caused hatred to arise and lead to a resolute breakup, at least the initial period will be very difficult to get used to.

Xiang Fei can't stay idle. Whenever he has free time, he habitually sits in front of the computer and only takes his hand off the mouse the moment he clicks on the game.

"Brother, you need to find something to do, something you can do in your spare time outside of work!" Zhang Chu couldn't help but worry for Xiang Fei when he saw him like this.

Xiang Fei patted Zhang Chu gratefully, then sighed helplessly, "What can I do? As a network administrator, I also have to keep an eye on the machines from time to time and help customers solve problems. I only have a few short periods of free time, so what can I do in those spare moments?"

"Playing games is a good way to fill the time; someone else can play for you for a while after you stop. But you've quit! What else can you do? Bro, what did you do with your free time before you started playing games?"

Xiang Fei smiled, looking as if he were reminiscing about the past: "Back then, I was just a cleaner. After I finished cleaning, I would learn by doing, helping Lao You and Xiangzi with computer problems. Before long, I became a network administrator! And once I became a network administrator, I started playing games!"

"You can continue learning about computers! Maybe one day you'll become a hacker or something, and then no one will dare to steal your account. You'll be the one causing trouble for others!" Zhang Chu found the idea more and more amusing, and he even laughed at himself!

"What a wild idea! Does he really think just anyone can be a hacker? Besides, I'm not that interested in technology, nor do I have the talent. Being a network administrator is my limit!"

"Why don't you write a book? Novels or poems are fine, and I'll be your first fan!" Zhang Chu continued, letting his imagination run wild.

"Come on, writing anything requires inspiration and a sustained writing flow. Just when inspiration strikes and I'm in the zone, I'm called away to fix my computer and deal with problems! What I write then is garbage. More importantly, I have to make a living. I rely on writing for a living; I'd either starve or die from exhaustion. I'm not writing!"

Seeing Zhang Chu pouting and looking unhappy, Xiang Fei thought about it seriously again: "If writing books isn't an option, I can read them. There's a saying, something like, 'A mind filled with poetry and literature...'"

"A person's inner beauty shines through their knowledge! Don't you even know that, brother? You've wasted all your previous reading!"

"I prefer another saying to this one: 'A mind filled with knowledge and a heart as vast as a valley.' The former is more suitable for girls, emphasizing elegance and eloquence, while the latter is more suitable for us men, highlighting our breadth of vision and shared interests!"

After Xiang Fei finished speaking, he winked smugly at Zhang Chu. This "vengeful" expression made Zhang Chu unable to help but laugh, and he clenched his fist and punched him hard.

Xiang Fei cooperated perfectly, falling down as the punch came, pretending to scream and slumping on the sofa, but then another shout of "Internet cafe manager!" made him immediately get up and run over, while Zhang Chule behind him laughed uproariously.

In preparation for their final exams, the university students haven't been to "Shuiyunjian" since their gathering.

Xiang Fei and Bai Xue's relationship grew closer, and they became more considerate of each other. Even when Bai Xue wanted to come to "Shuiyunjian", Xiang Fei dissuaded her and told her to focus on preparing for the exam.

Fortunately, cell phones existed back then, and text messaging was very common among couples. A greeting in the morning, noon, and evening was the most basic thing, but beyond that, there were many sweet nothings, intimate conversations, and even mundane family matters...

Sure enough, Bai Xue sent me a message.

"Has Fei eaten yet?"

Xiang Fei answered every question: "I ate it!"

"What did you eat?"

"Sichuan-style cured pork rice bowl, how about you? Have you had it yet?"

"have eaten!"

"What did you eat?"

"Hot and sour rice noodles!"

……

Just reading these brief messages might make many people lose interest in dating, but love is a maze, and few people who get caught up in it are mentally sound and live by reason.

Xiang Fei's way of saying goodnight is rather special. He read a Soviet novel called "How the Steel Was Tempered" when he was in high school. He didn't remember many of the plot details, but he did remember the ending of the letters in the book, which contained four words that represented intimacy and friendship: "Hold your hand."

Instead of using the original words rigidly, he replaced the word "hold" (握) which symbolizes friendship with "hold" (牵), adding a touch of sweetness and affection, giving the other person a warm and reassuring feeling.

Xiang Fei was very satisfied with his unique way of saying goodnight. Every night he would send Bai Xue these words: "Xue'er, sweet dreams, holding your hand!" and then imagine the sweet expression on his lover's face as she slept, and fall asleep with the same expression on his face.

But gradually, as their relationship grew closer, Xiang Fei became dissatisfied with simply "holding your hand" to fall asleep. He racked his brains, thought long and hard, and sent out a few different words.

"Snowy, sweet dreams, let me kiss your lips!"

Bai Xue smiled sweetly as she looked at the text message from her lover. She used to ignore Xiang Fei's "goodnight" messages, feeling it was a privilege a girl should enjoy. But today, in an exceptionally happy mood, she replied with just two words: "Sweet dreams!"

"He's holding your hand again? I'm so jealous!" Dong Lu pouted, put the book on the desk, and stretched.

Bai Xue giggled, "So what if your Zhang Fang holds your hand? His hands are much better than Xiang Feibai's!"

"Zhang Fang? He doesn't have such delicate feelings; he's a typical male chauvinist!"

"It's okay. Men with a strong sense of male chauvinism generally have a strong sense of responsibility; each has its advantages!"

Seeing that it was past 11 o'clock, Dong Lu put down her book and went to Bai Xue's bed. The two sat side by side against the wall, covered with a blanket.

"Bai Xue, have you told your family that you're dating Xiang Fei?"

"No, my parents did ask, but I didn't dare tell the truth! I was a little scared. Xiang Fei is just an internet cafe manager; if I told them, I'd definitely get a scolding. My parents are both civil servants, and I went to university. Even if Xiang Fei were just a university student, that would be better!" Bai Xue sighed helplessly after saying that.

"Then what are you going to do? An ugly son-in-law will have to meet his mother-in-law sooner or later, won't he?"

"Let's talk about it later. There's still a year and a half until graduation. I don't want to think too much and affect our current sweetness and happiness! By the way, how are things between you and Zhang Fang? Why did you two have such a big fight last time?"

This time, Dong Lu sighed, "I have a very strong personality, and I'm not as carefree and naive as you think. In fact, because of my humble background, I'm a bit insecure and sensitive!"

"Look at you, so kind. You always blame yourself when something happens. Zhang Fang did nothing wrong!" Bai Xue complained to Dong Lu righteously.

"I'm a very stubborn person. Take last time, for example! Zhang Fang rejected that music director for me without my consent. I ignored him for two days, and I was holding a grudge! But when he said it was for the sake of our relationship, my heart softened, but I still stuck to my guns and let my inner sensitivity run wild, saying a lot of nonsensical things!"

"Zhang Fang's family is much better off than ours. Her father is some kind of bureau chief. Marrying into a family like that basically guarantees a comfortable life for you. So, if you can bear with it, just bear with it a little! If you love Zhang Fang that much, you have to let go of some things and make some sacrifices!"

"Forget it, I'll do what you say. There's still a year and a half left, why think so much? Let's just enjoy the present. Anyway, most people who find partners in college aren't aiming for marriage!"

The two looked at each other, hugged, patted each other to comfort each other, and then separated with smiles on their faces.