The lily of the valley was in full bloom, its snow-white flowers clustered together on the branches like strings of white wind chimes, so pure and translucent. Dewdrops clung to the emerald green leaves, shimmering like starlight in the sunlight, and a delicate fragrance wafted through the air.
Who was so extravagant as to just throw away the lily of the valley like that?
At this time of year, a bunch of these fresh ones would probably cost four figures, right?
“Quick, pick it up!”
Lin Qiao handed the cotton doll to Lin Ji and then took the bouquet of lilies of the valley out of the trash can herself. The trash cans at the entrance of the auditorium were full of ribbons and confetti, and there was nothing dirty, so the bouquet was still in good condition.
“Take another picture of me holding this when we go inside.” She happily instructed Lin Ji.
…
By mid-June, most of the graduates had finished their on-campus affairs. After having their last meal together before parting ways, the four roommates went their separate ways to pursue their own futures.
Lin Qiao was the last one to leave the dormitory. She first saw off Ji Nian, then Liang Xiaoyu, and finally Bai Mengying.
Looking at the dormitory gradually becoming empty, she suddenly felt a sense of unease, a feeling that she was about to become an adult.
Leaving school, shedding the identity of a student, and becoming a member of society, dressed in adult clothes, pretending to be mature, yet inside, it seems she never grew up, still so childish and naive, even doubting: Can I really be a good adult?
Seeing Lin Qiao sitting in a chair, lost in thought, Bai Mengying, who was packing her things, stopped what she was doing, went over, and gently patted her cheek.
“Don’t be sad. Even though we’ve graduated, we’re all in Beijing, aren’t we? No matter what happens, your sisters will always be by your side!”
Bai Mengying thought that she was still sad about breaking up with Su Zhengxing. She looked at her with more heartache.
Lin Qiao smiled, tilting her head back to explain, “I was just wondering when adults realize that they’re adults?”
Bai Mengying was momentarily stunned. Obviously, she couldn’t answer this question either, because like Lin Qiao, she sometimes still felt that she hadn’t grown up yet.
She simply called out to Xie Xunwen, who was helping her pack her luggage, “Hey, you’re older, you tell us!”
As she spoke, she pulled up a chair and sat down, just like Lin Qiao, waiting for Xie Xunwen’s reply.
Xie Xunwen’s hands, which were tidying up, suddenly stopped. It felt like he was back in his school days, in a classroom, when the teacher called on him to answer a question he didn’t know the answer to. (T/N: Hahaha… I know this feeling!)
Even someone like Xie Xunwen, who was already in his thirties and appeared mature and successful to outsiders, often had moments when he felt that he knew nothing and was just putting on an act.
“Perhaps… you’ve already grown up when you’re thinking about this question.” He composed himself, revealing no weakness.
Lin Qiao and Bai Mengying both pondered his words. It seemed to make sense; how could a child possibly think about whether they’d grown up?
Xie Xunwen truly lived up to his reputation as an adult!
The two of them nodded in agreement.
Xie Xunwen inwardly sighed.
See? This world is just a giant makeshift stage, and everyone is an actor in it.
Xie Xunwen’s car was downstairs. After Bai Mengying finished packing her luggage, Lin Qiao accompanied her downstairs.
As they parted, Bai Mengying was still worried about her.
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