"Haha, Shuang'er, come quickly and see who I've run into!"
Yun Jingchu spotted the woman, his handsome face breaking into an even brighter smile as he waved her over.
The woman walked over curiously, and upon seeing Lin Feng, she covered her red lips in surprise, her eyes filled with disbelief.
"Lin Feng, it's actually you!"
"Zhao Shuang'er, it's been ten years. I hope you've been well."
Lin Feng's lips curled into a smile.
This woman, Zhao Shuang'er, was also one of his classmates.
Back then, Zhao Shuang'er was the class monitor and a key member of the student council, not to mention her exquisite beauty, making her the dream girl of countless male classmates.
However, there was a secret that nobody knew!
Zhao Shuang'er once had a crush on him and even pursued him, but at the time, he was with Chen Yinuo, so he naturally turned her down.
Thinking back to those youthful days, Lin Feng couldn't help but feel a wave of nostalgia.
"Where have you been all these years? We couldn't reach you and thought something might have happened to you!"
Zhao Shuang'er playfully waved her small, fair fist and lightly tapped Lin Feng's chest, her delicate face brimming with a smile, her dimples charmingly eye-catching.
"Just a little accident."
Lin Feng's smile remained unchanged.
Zhao Shuang'er wanted to ask more, but Yun Jingchu shook his head and teased:
"Shuang'er, don't dwell on the past!"
"With Brother Feng's current state, what kind of accident could he have had? I was just saying I could introduce him to a job! But unfortunately, Brother Feng wasn't interested."
Hearing this, Zhao Shuang'er was momentarily stunned, then began to take a good look at Lin Feng.
Seeing his melancholic expression and the old clothes he wore, she immediately understood.
Her eyes, like gentle water, carried a hint of complexity.
Back then, Lin Feng was a prominent figure at Jinling University, recognized as the campus heartthrob.
His handsome and charming appearance earned him the favor of many teachers, and countless girls liked him, including Zhao Shuang'er, who saw him as her idol!
At that time, just speaking a word to Lin Feng would make her blush!
Now, as time has passed,
The idol of the past has fallen to such a state!
Although Lin Feng looked even more handsome and charismatic, Zhao Shuang'er felt no special emotion.
She was no longer the little girl infatuated with handsome guys; after years in the business world, she valued connections, wealth, and whether someone could benefit her!
In other words, she now prioritized interests when making friends!
However, as an old classmate, Zhao Shuang'er didn't show disdain, but her enthusiasm had waned.
"Lin Feng, if you're unemployed, you should consider Jingchu's help. You know how hard it is to find a job these days! Pride won't feed you."
"I'll think about it."
Lin Feng noticed Zhao Shuang'er's change and sighed inwardly.
Some things and people, once gone, are truly gone...
It's hard to return to the past, and impossible to recapture old feelings.
"By the way, why are you two at the school today?"
Lin Feng changed the subject.
"The school is selecting outstanding alumni! The homeroom teacher contacted Shuang'er and me to represent our class."
Yun Jingchu replied with a smile, his eyes showing unabashed pride.
It was indeed something to be proud of!
Jinling University, one of the top five universities in the country, has produced countless outstanding talents across various fields. Standing out as an outstanding alumnus among so many is no easy feat.
This also showed that Yun Jingchu and Zhao Shuang'er were doing quite well, either as industry leaders or with assets worth billions.
"Lin Feng, the homeroom teacher is waiting for Jingchu and me, so we'll talk later if there's a chance."
Zhao Shuang'er waved her hand, ready to leave.
Seeing Lin Feng in such a dire state, she lost the desire to continue the conversation.
"Right, right! The homeroom teacher is still waiting for us, I almost forgot! Hahaha..."
Yun Jingchu laughed.
......
Watching the two walk away,
Lin Feng shook his head slightly.
If old classmates still smiled as they did before, he wouldn't mind offering them an opportunity!
But if they acted superior, he wouldn't bother with them.
Just then,
Lin Feng's phone rang; it was his sister Lin Yun Yao calling.
"Brother, I've finished my enrollment procedures. Let's go eat!"
Hearing his sister's gentle voice, Lin Feng's lips curled into a smile, and he replied:
"Alright! I'm waiting for you at the school gate."
……
Soon enough,
The three of them gathered at the school gate.
Lin Yun Yao and Li Xiaoke, upon seeing Lin Feng, eagerly ran up to him, each taking an arm.
"Hey, hey, why are you joining in the fun?"
Lin Feng gently pushed Li Xiaoke away, feeling a bit speechless.
At the school gate, people were coming and going.
Two pretty girls clinging to his arms really drew envious looks.
In just that short moment, Lin Feng had noticed countless murderous glares.
"Uncle, you're so biased~ Why can Little Yao hold your arm, but I can't?"
Li Xiaoke pouted.
"Because Little Yao is my sister!"
Lin Feng replied seriously.
"Then I'm your wife... I'm going to give you babies."
"……"
Ugh!!!
Can we move past this topic?
Lin Feng chose to ignore the lively and outgoing Li Xiaoke, turning his attention to his sister, asking:
"Everything went smoothly with the enrollment, right?"
"Yes! The counselor was really nice, even said they'd help me apply for financial aid since I'm not well off!"
Lin Yun Yao replied sweetly.
"That's good! But you don't need the financial aid; your brother can earn money. Let it go to those who need it more."
Lin Feng affectionately ruffled his sister's hair.
"Okay!"
Lin Yun Yao nodded with a smile.
"Oh... Uncle, you're so nice! So many people want that financial aid."
At this point, Li Xiaoke took the opportunity to cling to Lin Feng's arm again, smiling cheekily.
Lin Feng rolled his eyes, truly at a loss with Li Xiaoke, so he let her be.
As the three chatted and laughed,
They didn't notice across the street,
A woman, about thirty, wearing a white dress, her face slightly sickly but with delicate features, holding a little girl's hand, was staring blankly at the scene.
"Mom... Mommy, wh-what's wrong?"
The little girl asked softly.
The little girl, about five or six years old, wore a tattered princess dress, her hair in two pigtails, her skin fairer than snow, and her features exquisitely carved.
Her large eyes had long, curly lashes, resembling a doll.
But when she spoke, her expression was wooden, and her words were unclear.
Her name was Lin Lianlian.
Lianlian as in 'unforgettable.'
"Nothing, Mommy's just thinking about what to cook for Little Lianlian tonight!"
Chen Yinuo forced a smile, holding a shopping bag in one hand and picking up the little girl with the other, turning to leave.
As she turned, silent tears streamed from her eyes.
She rested her chin gently on her daughter's shoulder, tears flowing down her face.
For so many years, despite her parents' objections,
She traveled a long distance, bringing her daughter from YunChuan to Jinling, always searching, hoping to find the man etched deeply in her mind.
Everyone said Lin Feng was missing, perhaps met with misfortune!
But as long as she didn't see a body, she wouldn't give up!
Unexpectedly, she finally saw him today!
Yet, at this moment, her hopeful heart shattered completely!
Lin Feng!
So you weren't missing!
So you weren't dead!
So, you only ever liked eighteen-year-old girls...
At this moment, Chen Yinuo felt disheartened, completely losing hope, wanting only to leave this city immediately and return to her hometown.
Lin Feng seemed to sense something, furrowing his brows.
He looked up and saw, from afar, a thin, unrecognizable woman holding a little girl disappearing around the corner.
"Brother, what's wrong?"
Lin Yun Yao noticed her brother's gaze and asked.
"Nothing! That woman with the child seemed strange. I heard her crying, though it was faint, I could still feel her despair and sadness."
Lin Feng shook his head.
"Probably just another unfortunate woman!"
Lin Yun Yao replied.
At this point, Li Xiaoke said sympathetically:
"I noticed her a few times because she's really pretty."
"She's indeed quite pitiful. Her daughter has a very rare disease called Kabuki Syndrome! It's a condition where they don't grow, have congenital intellectual disabilities, and apparently don't live past twenty! There's no good treatment for it right now."
"Ah!!! That's so sad."
Lin Yun Yao covered her mouth.
Lin Feng, however, remained composed!
There are too many unfortunate people in this world, who can help them all?
He didn't dwell on it and instead said:
"It's getting late, let's go eat!"
……