That day, Lin Yue sat at Xie Yan Si’s desk until dawn.
It was only later that Lin Yue learned Xie Yan Si had been in a car accident and was undergoing emergency treatment at the hospital.
When she dragged Wen Wan to the hospital, Xie Yan Si had already been transferred abroad for treatment. It was said that severe blood loss and a serious concussion had caused him to lose his memory.
Lin Yue frowned. “Lost his memory?”
Didn’t that mean all their years together had been for nothing?
Was fate playing tricks on Lin Yue, or on Xie Yan Si?
Lin Yue had no way of knowing.
All she remembered from that day was the doctor shaking his head and saying, “Losing his memory is the least of it. Whether he can survive is the real question.”
For a while after that, Lin Yue asked Wen Wan almost every day about Xie Yan Si’s condition.
Until she heard Xie He’s tired and hoarse voice with her own ears.
“Thank you for your concern, Xiao Yueyue. Yan Si is out of danger now, it’s just… he doesn’t remember anything anymore, not even me, his own mother…”
Lin Yue didn’t catch the rest of the words. She only remembered Xie He’s voice gradually breaking into sobs as she tearfully recounted the pain she had endured during this time.
After learning that Xie Yan Si was still alive, Lin Yue never asked about him again. She simply kept his phone number saved in her contacts.
And that pair of boxing gloves—she hung them by her bedside, where she could see them the moment she opened her eyes.
………
At five in the morning, Lin Yue opened her eyes, and the first thing she saw was that pair of red boxing gloves.
She reached out and patted the gloves, her voice still hoarse from sleep. “Good morning.”
Then, she got out of bed, stretched, slipped on her slippers, and headed to the bathroom to wash up.
After rushing through her morning routine, she sat down at her desk, pulled out past college entrance exam papers, and began writing furiously.
The college entrance exam was only a year away—the turning point of her life. She couldn’t afford to be careless.
She wanted to study, study hard, study until the end of time!
Now, she reveled in the life of swimming through a sea of questions every day, feeling incredibly spirited and motivated.
While others studied until their hair fell out, hers seemed to grow thicker, darker, and more lustrous with each passing day!
Just as Lin Yue finished one exam paper, her door was knocked, and Wen Wan’s gentle voice sounded from outside.
“Yueyue, are you awake?”
Lin Yue looked up and responded, “I’m up, Mom. You can come in.”
Hearing this, Wen Wan pushed the door open, carrying breakfast.
As soon as she entered, she saw Lin Yue’s pen moving nonstop across the paper, swishing and swashing like a writing robot.
Yet her delicate profile was stunningly beautiful, completely unlike a robot.
Under the warm glow of the desk lamp, her exquisite face took on a touch of innocent allure, so beautiful it felt almost sacrilegious to gaze upon.
Having just woken up, she was still wearing her bear-patterned pajamas, adding a hint of cuteness to her radiant appearance.
Her long, dark hair was casually tied at the nape of her neck. The breeze from the window blew in, tousling the loose strands across her face.
She casually brushed them aside, her clear eyes never leaving the exam paper.
Wen Wan smiled helplessly, walked over, and placed the breakfast beside Lin Yue. “It’s your first day transferring schools. Why are you up so early? Can’t you take a day off?”
While other parents desperately wished their children would study hard, Wen Wan didn’t want Lin Yue to push herself too much.
Everything their family had would belong to Lin Yue in the future.
Though studying was a good thing, Wen Wan worried about Lin Yue studying day and night without any social interaction. What if her daughter ended up studying herself into a stupor?
Lin Yue took out a set of all-English newspapers, reading while taking a bite of her sandwich, replying vaguely.
“Every day of studying is one less day, and besides, studying isn’t tiring. No need for a break.”
Lin Yue had always been sweet-tongued since childhood. She knew Wen Wan was worried about her and appreciated her blessings.
She said thoughtfully, “Mom, you’re the one who’s tired, making breakfast for me every day. Actually, you could let the housekeeper do it and sleep a little longer.”
Wen Wan picked up a comb, walked behind Lin Yue, and began combing her hair. Hearing this, she wasn’t pleased.
“I can’t help much with your studies, so at least let me feed you. If you refuse, I’ll be sad.”
Lin Yue felt warmth in her heart and quickly laughed, “Alright, alright, feed me! Feed your daughter until she becomes a little piggy!”
Wen Wan was amused by her, and the atmosphere between mother and daughter was exceptionally warm.
Still somewhat uneasy, Wen Wan added, “Yueyue, is transferring schools really necessary? I actually think the high school at Rice Academy is quite good, and you even have a guaranteed admission opportunity.”
“Starting senior year at a new school means you’ll have to readjust. Although Chengbei No. 1 High School is also excellent, with the top college admission rate in the province, the competition there will be fiercer. I’m afraid you…”
Lin Yue turned around and held Wen Wan’s hand. “Afraid of what? That your daughter won’t get in?”
Wen Wan lowered her gaze, meeting Lin Yue’s sparkling eyes, and smiled. “I know, my daughter is the best. I’m just worried you might not adapt.”
Since childhood, Lin Yue had attended the best kindergarten, the best elite elementary and middle schools.
Suddenly transferring to a public school, where hundreds or even thousands compete for just a few spots—she feared Lin Yue wouldn’t adjust.
Lin Yue said, “Don’t worry, Mom. Don’t you know how adaptable your daughter is? Don’t forget, I even spent a year at Shaolin Temple. My adaptability is top-notch.”
Lin Yue’s sudden transfer wasn’t for any other reason—it was because of Xie Yan Si.
In her previous life, during senior year, she first met Xie Yan Si at Rice Academy.
At the time, her grades in sophomore year were outstanding, and Rice Academy, aiming to boost its admission rate, recruited her with a tuition-free offer.
Little did she know, that place would become the start of her nightmare.
Xie Yan Si’s torment and Xu Qiao’s humiliation left her shattered.
Now, Xie Yan Si had lost his memory. Who knew what his personality had become over the years? Would he still be as adorable as he was in childhood?
Even if she might never cross paths with Xie Yan Si again in this lifetime, she still wanted to eliminate all possibilities.
Her future was hers to decide. No one was allowed to interfere with her pursuit of a beautiful life!
Early September, the start of the school season. The asphalt roads were packed with cars, completely gridlocked.
Lin Yue declined her mother’s enthusiastic offer to accompany her and rode her bicycle smoothly along the non-motorized lane.
Arriving at Chengbei No. 1 High School, she gazed at the grand and imposing entrance and the seemingly endless sports field—it was no less impressive than the private elite schools.
Lin Yue locked her bicycle and walked into the school she had long yearned for.
In her previous life, she had passed by Chengbei No. 1 High School countless times but never dared to look inside, knowing it was a place beyond her reach.
But this life was different. Not only could she study here, but she would also use this school as a stepping stone to her dream university—Tsinghua or Peking University.
As soon as she entered the campus, rows of plane trees lined both sides of the road. To the right were several outdoor sports courts, while to the left stood the library, cafeteria, and various other buildings.
Following the signs, Lin Yue found the administrative office, ready to complete her transfer registration.
Just as she reached the doorway, she spotted a familiar figure inside.
Lin Yue’s pupils suddenly froze, her fingers unconsciously tightening on the hem of her skirt. In her clear eyes was reflected the tall, straight back of a boy.
He had grown much taller than when he was a child.
The side of his face had shed the childish softness of youth, replaced now by a cold, fierce arrogance and an air of indifference.
Deep memories stirred ripples in her heart, tugging at Lin Yue’s nerves. She stared blankly at that back for a long time.
It wasn’t until the principal finished speaking and told him to report to Class 10 of the twelfth grade that Xie Yan Si lazily responded with an “Oh.”
As he turned around, his gaze happened to meet Lin Yue’s, who was still staring at him in a daze.