We ordinary people also need to fall in love.

"Even during the five-day holiday, you should continue learning. You can relax appropriately, but don't go on a wild party!" Zhong Jianjun's voice turned serious.

He scanned the classroom, noticing that each student wore a different expression—some excited, some nervous, some worried…

"I know that with the college entrance exam approaching, everyone is experiencing some emotional ups and downs. Some people are having trouble sleeping, and some are choosing to completely let loose, but..."

Zhong Jianjun paused for a moment.

"I hope everyone can take this time in stride, without being too nervous or too excited. Just treat it as a mini-test we have every week."

As soon as he finished speaking, the students in the audience, whose faces were filled with excitement or nervousness, calmed down a bit.

Ring ring—

The bell rang suddenly for the last class, signifying the end of their high school years.

"See you all on June 6th."

After finishing his sentence, Zhong Jianjun took the book and left.

Good luck on the college entrance exam, Xinle!

"Zhouzhou, you can do it too!"

Zhao Feng walked up and patted Li Mubai on the shoulder, saying nothing more than two words: "Keep it up."

"Okay, keep it up." Li Mubai nodded.

"Keep it up, bro," Wang Rui said as he passed by.

"come on."

This isn't even the college entrance exam yet. When the exam actually comes, won't you want me to say "Go for it!" a million times?

He slung his backpack over his shoulder, glanced back at the classroom, and found that Class 18 was completely empty except for the students. All the books had been moved away, and the students on duty today would clear the room and put the exam numbers on the desks of the thirty students.

He also went to see his exam room number one, which was his classroom in the first year of high school. Walking in, he felt quite disoriented.

Li Mubai withdrew his gaze. Time is objective and will not stop because of anyone's regrets.

He went downstairs and saw Xie Shu still waiting under the tree.

"Look what this is?" Xie Shu said with a smile, then stepped aside.

"The jasmine on the desk?"

"Yes, they'll be blooming again soon, but we won't be at school then. I'll bring them with me. You can have one pot, and I'll have one. When they bloom, take pictures and videos of each other!"

Jasmine, jasmine, I urge you not to leave...

Furthermore, if two people are truly in love, what does it matter if they are together every day?

He used to say it, but now it feels like a boomerang has hit me.

"Would London be a good place for jasmine to grow?" he chuckled dryly.

"I will learn some plant cultivation knowledge at that time, so there shouldn't be any major problems."

Li Mubai lowered his gaze and looked at the two pots of jasmine.

"This one is for you, this one is for me." She held out her finger.

"Was this the one I brought earlier?" Li Mubai asked.

"No, what you bought is what I left for you."

"it is good."

He nodded.

The wind rustled through the trees, and they stood still, reluctant to leave.

"Uh..." Li Mubai suddenly thought of a question, "By the way, Xie Shu, do you know what kind of tree this is?"

He pointed to the tree in front of him.

Camphor tree.

Camphor trees? It seems the school has planted them on both sides of the road.

"A very common tree." Xie Shu also looked at the camphor tree behind her.

They stood side by side, silent for a long time. The early summer breeze rustled through the treetops, and the sounds of students excitedly carrying their luggage and running out of the school could be heard all around.

"Would you like to come home with me?" Xie Shu asked.

"...Maybe not, my family is coming to pick me up today." Li Mubai looked away.

"What about tomorrow? Do you have time tomorrow?"

"..." Li Mubai paused for a moment, "Tomorrow, my parents are planning to take me to a temple to pray for blessings."

He didn't want to go, but he couldn't go against his parents' wishes.

"The day after tomorrow is fine," he said after thinking for a moment.

"My mom is taking me to handle the paperwork for studying abroad the day after tomorrow," Xie Shuque said.

It seems that they all have something to do in these last five days.

"Then study hard at home, and we'll see each other again before the college entrance exam." Xie Shu looked at him. "Let's go, let's go to the back gate of the school together."

"Mm." Li Mubai nodded.

The road leading from the teaching building to the back gate of the school is long, passing the newly built library, the playground, and the basketball court. Camphor trees line both sides of the road, and the bright sunlight is dappled through the leaves.

He gazed at her profile, wishing time would slow down, wishing the road would stretch on forever…

A straight road leads to the back gate of the school, where relatives and senior students carrying their luggage can be seen in the distance.

"A young man with lofty ambitions dares to borrow the wind from heaven and earth"—a slogan with red background and white characters hangs by the roadside, and further ahead, there are many more such slogans.

"I'll come to see you the day you leave," Li Mubai said.

Xie Shu turned her head slightly, glanced at him, and then slowly nodded: "Okay."

As Li Mubai approached the school's back gate, he even saw his parents peering out from the crowd.

"Then I'll be leaving first."

"Tomorrow... June 5th, see you next Wednesday."

See you next Wednesday.

Li Mubai dragged his suitcase, turning back every few steps as he walked into the crowd.

Xie Shu watched his figure and her parents leave before walking out of the school gate. She walked a distance to the left before finding the black Mercedes.

Xie Zhiqiang got out of the driver's seat.

"Xiao Shu, didn't I tell you to wait for me at school so we could move our luggage together?" He reached out and took the suitcase from Xie Shu's hands.

"Not much," Xie Shu said casually. "I waited at school for a while, and when I saw you hadn't come, I came over directly."

Xie Zhiqiang weighed it in his hand; it was quite heavy.

"I'm sorry, Xiaoshu, Dad was suddenly busy for a while."

"Hmm." Xie Shu nodded, her face expressionless. She carried the jasmine potted plant and went straight to the back door to sit inside.

Xie Zhiqiang put the suitcase in the trunk before returning to the driver's seat.

Xu Ting sat in the passenger seat.

The car shuddered almost imperceptibly, and Xie Zhiqiang started the car and slowly drove away from the crowded back gate of the school...

The air inside the car felt somewhat stagnant. Xie Shu leaned back in his seat, watching the scenery rushing past the window.

"Xu Ting, how far along are the preparations for Xiao Shu's trip abroad?"

"I'm going to process the visa and rental agreement documents the day after tomorrow."

"When are we leaving?" Xie Zhiqiang pressed.

June 15th.

Xie Zhiqiang frowned upon hearing this: "Why the rush? Can't we let Xiaoshu have a full summer vacation before she goes?"

Xu Ting paused for a few seconds before speaking, "Go over and get used to it first."

"Xiao Shu, what do you think?" Xie Zhiqiang glanced at the rearview mirror.

Xie Shu didn't answer immediately. She looked away and glanced at the rearview mirror: "I can have a summer vacation."

"Have you booked your plane tickets yet? If not, you can book them later. It's too early to go now," Xie Zhiqiang immediately said to Xu Ting.

Xu Ting fell silent and didn't respond.

Will things change after just one summer vacation? Maybe she just wants to stay here a little longer, maybe she can even catch Li Mubai get into university and hear him share his joy face-to-face...

Back at Yuehu Bay, Xie Shu placed Jasmine on her most conspicuous windowsill, picked up a watering can, and watered it a little.

White flower buds have already emerged among the green leaves, and a faint floral fragrance can be smelled if you get close.

dong dong dong.

A soft knock sounded, and Xie Shu put down the kettle and opened the tightly closed door.

"Xiao Shu, can Mommy come in and sit for a while?"

Xie Shu didn't answer, but simply opened the door to make way for Xu Ting.

Xu Ting walked in and looked around the study. There was nothing related to Xie Shu's parents in his room, but there was a group photo on his desk with a certain boy.

With a click, the door closed again, but it wasn't Xie Shu who closed it; it was Xu Ting who casually found a place to sit down.

Xie Shu returned to his chair.

The air in the room was somewhat oppressive, and the mother and daughter seemed to have nothing to talk about.

Xu Ting thought of Teacher Yang. Xiao Shu probably still didn't know about Teacher Yang's passing. She and Xie Zhiqiang didn't know how to tell her, and they were also afraid of affecting her exams.

Looking at the face that bore a striking resemblance to her own, Xu Ting was reminded of her high school days, but the difference was that her expression back then wasn't as cold...

Time flowed quietly, and Xu Ting got up again, opened the door, and went out. She came in and left inexplicably, leaving Xie Shu completely bewildered.

The door closed, leaving Xie Shu alone in the room, her blurry figure reflected in the photo frame.

Xie Shu looked at the potted jasmine plant. She reached out and touched the swollen bud, which trembled slightly...