Chapter 238: Blackening
On the first day of reporting, everyone was unfamiliar with the surroundings, so they randomly found a shop to order food. To liven things up, Xiao Yanhan even asked if they wanted some wine, but Fang Jiangning and Yu Linna both politely declined. They weren’t very good at drinking. In the end, everyone just drank Coke.
“But the fact that I was able to get a photo with Air-sensei, I’m so lucky~ I feel like I can brag to my high school classmates about this.”
Xiao Yanhan was still in a state of excitement. She seemed very happy about getting a photo with Zhao Yuyan. It made sense; after all, she had always followed Wenqing and knew their authors very well. To meet a Wenqing author at a time like this, how could she not be excited? What’s more, Zhao Yuyan was the golden brand of Wenqing’s commercial endorsements.
It was just a pity she didn’t know what Shion-sensei herself looked like. She had heard that Shion-sensei had also gone to university like her, but she didn’t know which university she went to.
But Shion-sensei wouldn’t even come to a signing event. She must not be confident in her looks. Actually, he didn’t need to care. Even if he was ugly, true fans like them would still shake his hand.
Xiao Yanhan thought this while smiling.
This girl would never have guessed that the idol she admired was actually right in front of her, and had even eaten a meal with her.
“Yanhan, do you like her that much? You look like you’re completely smitten.”
Fang Jiangning smiled. She suddenly felt that this roommate was very cute and wanted to tease her.
“Of course! That’s the great author from Wenqing, Air-sensei! You have no idea how happy I am to be able to take a photo with her in person. You’re so lucky, Linna. You’re actually her neighbor! I want to be her neighbor too!”
“Ahaha…”
Yu Linna smiled wryly.
Did she think she wanted to be her neighbor? If she could, she wouldn’t want to be her neighbor either. But the house was arranged for her by Sister Chen. What could she do?
Besides, the number of female authors at Wenqing was pitifully small. If she didn’t become neighbors with Zhao Yuyan, was she supposed to become neighbors with Tang Yulong? Spare her.
“But, my favorite idol isn’t Air-sensei, it’s Shion-sensei. It’s just a pity that Shion-sensei won’t show his face. It’s such a shame. If he would, I would definitely try to get a photo with him. I’ve read both of his novels, and I even paid for a VIP membership for him, just waiting for the TV series he wrote to be released in November.”
The moment she started talking about her idol, she became unstoppable, talking nonstop and getting very excited. Fang Jiangning and Yu Linna looked at each other, not knowing what to say.
“Actually…”
Just as Fang Jiangning was about to say something, Yu Linna stepped on her foot and coughed.
Fang Jiangning got the message and obediently shut her mouth.
“What is it, Jiangning?”
“Nothing. I was just thinking, should we order another dish? It seems our Linna wants to eat more.”
“Of course, that’s no problem. If you want to eat, just order it. But I couldn’t tell, Linna, you can really eat a lot.”
Xiao Yanhan didn’t suspect anything and just called the waiter to bring another dish, not thinking in any other direction at all.
Yu Linna breathed a sigh of relief.
After that, Fang Jiangning secretly messaged her on WeChat, asking why she didn’t tell her.
◇ Lemon Angel: I think it’s fine to tell her. We’re roommates anyway. She’ll find out sooner or later. You can’t possibly hide it until graduation, right? You silly girl, is it possible for you not to work in front of her?
◇ NA Nana: I can tell her… but let’s wait a while. I’m not mentally prepared yet. Give me some more time, after we get to know each other better.
◇ Lemon Angel: Alright.
This girl was really too timid. What was she afraid of?
Fang Jiangning didn’t say anything more and just agreed to keep her secret for now. Anyway, the secret being revealed was just a matter of time, the only difference being sooner or later. It was impossible for this girl to hide it forever.
After all, they lived together.
After dinner, they strolled around for a while, went to the supermarket to buy daily necessities, and after getting the basic things ready, they returned to the dormitory in a flurry. It was the first day of reporting at the girls’ dormitory. Since everyone was unfamiliar with each other, it was basically impossible for anyone to visit each other’s rooms. They arranged their beds and just chatted. After chatting for a while, Yu Linna looked at a certain person’s avatar on WeChat.
Ye Zhiyun, has she arrived?
Is she here?
She tried sending her a message on WeChat.
◇ NA Nana: I’m at school. What about you? Have you arrived?
Actually, she didn’t have much hope. After all, she didn’t know what she was thinking.
In any case, she had been left hanging for a while now, completely ignored. Even a fool would know that there was definitely a problem. If there was no problem, why would she do this?
She didn’t expect her to reply. After all, she was used to it.
Two minutes later, her phone vibrated.
◇ Leaf: The sports field. I’m under the tree in the corner by the fence now.
This message was withdrawn ten seconds after it was sent, but Yu Linna had caught it. She sat up at once, changed her clothes, and prepared to go out.
“Linna, where are you going so late?”
“I’ll be back soon.”
She only said that one sentence, but didn’t tell them where she was going.
She had only been at this school for a day and wasn’t familiar with the way. But fortunately, she had been to the sports field with Xiao Yanhan and the others today and had even met Zhao Yuyan, so she still remembered the route. After fumbling around for a while, she found the sports field. She wandered around, trying to find the tree in the corner by the fence. This sports field was too big; she had to circle it to find the place.
Finally, she found it. A girl under the big tree in the corner.
The black-haired girl was wearing cool denim shorts, a pair of sandals, her hair tied in a ponytail. Her fair skin was even more alluring under the moonlight.
Without a doubt, she was Ye Zhiyun, the Ye Zhiyun she had wanted to see.
“Zhiyun…”
She walked forward, her dry vocal cords only managing to utter that one sentence.
It had been so long since she had seen her, so long since she had heard her voice. She was still the same as before, but she didn’t know if her heart was still the same.
“Nana.”
Ye Zhiyun replied.
She was also in pain. It had been so hard to realize her own feelings, and just as she was thinking about how to confess to her, a sudden incident had occurred. For her safety, she had chosen to stay away from her. Actually, she didn’t want to do this at all. She didn’t want to leave her at all.
Yu Linna rushed over, her small body hugging her. Ye Zhiyun opened her arms and held her tight. If she could, she would want to stay like this forever, without any worries, without a care in the world.
And what about Yu Linna? She felt that this moment was worth it. No matter what she was doing, what was happening, it didn’t matter anymore, it didn’t matter. The important thing was that she was here. That was enough.
But Ye Zhiyun couldn’t. She couldn’t do this.
She wasn’t allowed to. If she insisted on doing this, the only ones who would be hurt were the two of them.
“Nana, I’m sorry. Don’t mention our meeting tonight to anyone. Just forget about it after you go back. Don’t meet up unless there’s a special situation.”
Yu Linna’s face stiffened, and she slowly let go of her. So, she really hates me.
“Is this a good thing for you?”
“Yes.”
“I see.”
Yu Linna didn’t say anything more.
“Don’t worry. After this period of time has passed, we can be as close as we want. This is just temporary. Nana, trust me. I will give you an answer. For now, let’s not meet, okay?”
“…Okay. Whatever you say. You’re my lifesaver, after all.”
Letting go of her, leaving her embrace, Yu Linna smiled.
She smiled very relaxedly and naturally, making it impossible to see anything wrong. Only she herself knew how much pain she was in.
“Nana, if I could, I wouldn’t want to do this either. Time is limited, I have to go. I hope that the next time we meet, we can still be like this.”
Ye Zhiyun wouldn’t be staying here for long. She had to leave immediately.
“Mm.”
Yu Linna nodded.
Ye Zhiyun left, leaving behind a silhouette. Her back gradually faded under the moonlight, leaving only a blonde girl behind. She watched as her hair color blended with the night, until she could no longer see it. She knew she wouldn’t turn back.
“Hehe.”
Yu Linna laughed.
Trust?
Who would believe such nonsense.
It turns out she’s just like Nangong Ying, a liar.
What ‘always be with you’? This thing is too fake, completely impossible.
She should have known. No one in this world would give her their true heart, no one. But why did she have to believe in something that was impossible time and time again? In the end, it was because she was too naive.
She couldn’t trust anyone.
“All liars…”
Tears the size of beans rolled down her cheeks, unable to stop. She wiped them away, but they kept rolling down. Finally, she covered her face and sobbed softly.
She felt she had lost so much. She had always wanted someone to be by her side, but no one could stay with her until the end.
She used to like Nangong Ying so much, wanting to be her friend for a lifetime. But in the end, didn’t she betray her? From that moment on, she knew that there was no such thing as absolute friendship in this world.
Now, Ye Zhiyun was the same. She was leaving her too.
All liars.
Since you’re all liars, then I won’t give you any of my true heart either.
She stopped her tears, her eyes becoming determined. Deep within her pupils was an endless emptiness. She would not cry again. She swore she would not cry again.
From this day on.
…
Fang Jiangning felt that something was very wrong with Linna. The reason was that when Yu Linna came back from outside, she became silent and her eyes were red, as if she had been crying. When she asked her, she wouldn’t say, just went to bed.
She racked her brains but couldn’t figure it out. Suddenly, she thought of another friend at this school. Wasn’t Ye Zhiyun also at this school? So she sent her a message to ask. A few minutes later, Ye Zhiyun sent a message back, with just one sentence: “Help me take care of her.”
Both of them were so strange. What on earth were they trying to do!
Fang Jiangning was on the verge of collapsing.
“Is she okay?”
Xiao Yanhan, who had just moved in on the first day, was a little worried. The way her roommate looked, it was as if she had been dumped. It wasn’t that cliché, was it? Didn’t she say she had never been in a relationship?
“I hope so.”
That was all Fang Jiangning could say.
Yu Linna finally fell asleep.
