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Recap
Jin Linkun touched the tip of his nose, coughed slightly, and calmly raised his hand to receive the lunch box.
Before he could touch it, Yu Sheng suddenly picked up the bag and lifted it up: “Call me Ge.”
Jin Linkun couldn’t react in time, he rubbed his neck dumbly: “Okay, don’t make a fuss. I’ll make something delicious for you when we get home…”
Before he finished speaking, Yu Sheng had already moved the bag behind him.
The reminder from his good friend Liang Yifan suddenly hit his mind. Jin Linkun opened his mouth and subconsciously glanced into Yu Sheng’s still bulging schoolbag.
His child is very serious. He took out his phone and opened the notepad: “If you don’t say it now, it won’t be something that a simple ‘Ge’ can solve later.”
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Where there is one time, there will be two times.
This habit cannot be encouraged.
That night, after listening to the whole story, classmate Liang Yifan looked at the video with a complicated mood: “Kunshen, is this why you are wearing this cute and familiar set of bear pajamas now?”
The provincial school hike ended that night. Someone deliberately started a pedometer and found that although the straight-line distance to the return trip was only 30 kilometers, the actual distance traveled was almost half as long because the road was too winding.
Because there was a lively night market nearby, Jin Linkun didn’t follow everyone back and ate the whole street with his boyfriend who didn’t hear him call him ‘Ge’.
“That proves it to us.” Cen Rui concluded, “It is useless to bribe the other half with delicious food.”
Even though they went shopping until it was late and it will be difficult to take a taxi back, even though he deliberately found a hotel outside, he still couldn’t hide from the bear pajamas carried in Yu Sheng’s school bag.
Jin Linkun was very open-minded: “It doesn’t matter. The temperature is low today, so I’m wearing it just right. This costume is very comfortable…”
Ding Zhengjiao always felt that his sitting posture was strange. After studying it for a long time, he finally got some clues: “Kun Shen, why is your butt so tightly pressed against the back of the chair?”
Jin Linkun: “…”
[WeChat is risky, please be careful when changing your name] quit the group video call.
When Yu Sheng came out of the bathroom, a man in bear pajamas was still sitting firmly on the chair, seeming to be fused with the chair.
“Life is short.” Jin Linkun opened his arms towards him, trying to give his boy a compensating hug, “Everyone should have a chance to correct their mistakes once they know they are wrong.”
Yu Sheng pressed his lips together and forced down the curve: “It’s too late.”
Jin Linkun coughed lightly: “The tail of this suit is short and not so easy to handle.”
Yu Sheng is not fussy: “It’s okay, come here.”
Negotiations failed.
The daily practice of quick hand movements broke out again.
With quick eyesight and quick hands, Jin Linkun opened his arms in time to wrap around his boyfriend who was still holding his collar: “Wait a minute, let’s discuss. I believe things will develop in other directions…”
He stalled for time while speaking, and took the opportunity to draw Yu Sheng’s arms into his, only to realize that he was not as resistant as he imagined.
Jin Linkun raised his eyebrows and lowered his eyes.
His boy was leaning on his shoulder, as if he was lost in thought.
Jin Linkun raised his hand and waved it in front of his eyes: “What are you thinking about?”
Yu Sheng was actually not thinking about anything.
He just suddenly felt that this scene was a bit familiar.
The bad thing that happened to Jin Linkun during the summer camp that caused him to be delayed for a year, but it was a fate that the truth eventually came into light.
Later, Jin Linkun said he wanted to go out for a walk.
They didn’t even know where they were going. They couldn’t get a taxi in the middle of the night, so they had to book a hotel.
Jin Linkun also remembered such a thing had happened and couldn’t help but laugh: “You promised at that time to give me a hug. Anyway, you won’t lose a piece of meat.”
In the hotel, he asked Yu Sheng which university he wanted to go to, and even thought about lowering his score so that the two of them would go to the same school.
At that time, he didn’t actually know what he was thinking, he just knew that he had found this person.
He finally found him and decided that it is him no matter what, he has to keep him somewhere within his sight for the rest of his life.
…As a result, his boy scolded him.
After just over half a year, his little friend’s result is on par with his. Not only can he go to any school he wants, he can even be ranked number one.
Jin Linkun crossed his arms.
Yu Sheng didn’t move, just let him hold him like this, and raised his head to look at him.
The boy has a cold temperament, yet on this day, he had just taken a hot shower and was warm in his arms.
The pupils were clear and bright, reflecting his shadow.
Jin Linkun raised the corners of his lips and kissed his boyfriend on the forehead: “Let’s do our best.”
He himself actually felt that this kind of encouragement was a bit old-fashioned, but after thinking about it for a while, he felt that he couldn’t find a more appropriate way of saying it.
They can do their best together.
Do their best together and go to a higher place with a better view.
Do their best and sprint forward together.
Yu Sheng leaned on his shoulder for a while: “Ge.”
“I’m here.” Jin Linkun lowered his head, “What’s wrong?”
According to his boyfriend’s usual habits, Jin Linkun looked at the time and reached out for his phone: “Liang Yifan and his school teachers have summarized the standard answers and also come up with several sets of questions based on the model. Let’s take a break and do it together ……”
Before he finished speaking, Yu Sheng had already grabbed one of his hands and placed it on top of his head.
The hair that is still a little damp is a little softer than when it is completely dry, and the way it sticks to the palm of his hand is quite docile.
Jin Linkun’s chest suddenly felt extremely soft. He smiled and gently rubbed his boy’s head for a while. He lowered his shoulders and was about to speak when he suddenly felt that something was wrong.
When he relaxed his vigilance and had no time to defend himself as his arms were held up, his child who took the initiative to let him touch his head had already spotted the right moment and took action with unusual precision.
He grabbed his tail.
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Pleasant excursions appeared in the students’ review life, and then they were completely overwhelmed by the heavy studying.
After that moment, time began to fly by.
The closer they get to the college entrance examination, the more nervous they become. Teachers not only focus on studying, but also begin to pay more and more attention to the students’ mental health.
The slogan that had been shouted for a year, “As long as you’re not dying to study, study till you’re dying,” was put away and turned into “Adjust your mentality, tread lightly, and prepare for the college entrance examination.”
“It’s normal. Have you ever heard that when you go to the hospital, it’s okay if the doctor ignores you?”
The class monitor understood everyone’s feelings and gave an example: “Once the doctor starts to greet you and comes over to see you in a while, you have to think more about it.”
“That’s how it feels.” Yao Qiang nodded, “Do you know how scary it is? The math teacher actually smiled at me today.”
Duan Lei lay on the table: “What does this mean? I forgot to do my English homework yesterday, and Bao Qin actually told me that it doesn’t matter, I can just make it up today.”
The sports committee’s reaction was slower than theirs: “Is that true? I think the teachers are still the same as before. I was late today and the director chased me for thirty meters…”
Before he finished speaking, the figure of the director of the Education Department quietly stood at the door and looked around the room.
Then he came in again, opened a window, raised the fan speed, then disappeared outside the classroom door with his hands behind his back.
Sports Committee: “…”
When Lao He entered the door, he found a group of people hugging each other and crying together. He couldn’t help but wonder: “What are they sad about?”
“I don’t know.” The school committee helped him hold the paper he was going to review today and pushed up his glasses. “Maybe they are reminiscing about their lost youth.”
Youth is still present, only the hairlines of the students are flying away wildly.
In the summer, the weather is getting warmer and warmer day by day, and the college entrance examination and graduation are getting closer day by day.
When it was time to take the graduation photo, the class monitor still didn’t react: “What’s going on? What’s going on? It’s time to take the graduation photos now? We haven’t graduated yet though?”
“It’s reasonable to take photos now.”
The school committee helped the students analyze: “Just think, if you don’t take it now, you won’t be able to smile after the exam.”
“…”
Reasonable and well-founded logic.
The students seized the time and rushed to school early while they could still laugh, and lined up in the small garden beside the back wall.
There are not many places where you can take pictures in No. 3 High School. There are only a few places suitable for taking pictures.
The small garden has a good view. Not only can you see several iconic sculptures of their school, but you can also see the third floor of the high school that has been with them for a year.
Lao He specially wore a suit and a tie. He changed from his usual lazy appearance of holding a thermos cup to a youthful demeanor seldom seen.
“Hurry up, hurry up, everyone is here already, who are you waiting for?”
The cameraman was specially hired as there were many classes to be photographed. The director of their education department looked at his watch and instructed: “Stand closer, class leaders squat in front! You were late two days ago, why is your zipper so far down? Pull it up, pull it up!”
Wearing school uniforms for group photos, the sports committee even put a shirt underneath. Hearing this, he felt a little regretful and zipped up his zipper again: “Wouldn’t I just blend in with everyone like a wallflower?”
“You even know this word.” The school committee was a little surprised and couldn’t help but turn around, “Where did you learn it?”
The sports committee was very proud: “When I was writing a love letter, Lao He said that I have already mastered itl.”
School Committee: “…”
They secretly discussed that if the sports committee could not find a wife in the future, Lao He might be responsible for at least 50% of it.
The class monitor really couldn’t think of any love letters that can use the word ‘wallflower’. He touched his chin and said, “It seems that Lao He is already 70% responsible.”
Even though everyone on the list was all in place, this group of students just didn’t start. The director of the Education Department was a little anxious and looked at his watch frequently: “Why are you dawdling? Move quickly – can you two be a little closer? Are you leaving such a big space for me to stand?”
Forget about others, at least there is room for one person next to Yu Sheng.
The director of the Education Department knew that Yu Sheng had a high prestige among this group of kids, but he couldn’t stand the behavior of alienating friendly, kind and innocent classmates by continuously taking graduation photos. He frowned and looked around, and just as he wanted to instruct a person to stand in the empty space, the group of students suddenly became excited: “He’s coming…”
The photographer was a little confused and looked up.
On the back wall, where generations of students from No. 3 High School have been seated, a tall boy in a black shirt grabbed the railing and then lifted himself up the wall neatly.
When the graduation photos were developed and exhibited, Class 7 undoubtedly attracted the most attention.
The sports committee of their class took the photo and looked around carefully. He couldn’t see his cool shirt. He stuffed the photo into a book with disappointment: “Now I have lost another person who will be with me in the future. One less story to tell to my girlfriend in the future…”
“Don’t throw it away, keep it well.” The class monitor took out the photo and lowered his voice mysteriously, “You can’t begin to imagine the value of this photo.”
The sports committee was confused: “Why?”
The school committee took the group photo and added quietly: “Because it is very likely that our city’s top arts and science students this year will appear on it.”
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The sports committee suddenly cheered up, joyously holding the photo and went to Yu Sheng who had just woken up from his sleep. He asked for their Sheng-ge’s autograph at the table.
The weather has been nice this summer.
No. 3 High School is also an examination center. The examination room for the college entrance examination is closed. There will be a holiday within a few days of classes in June, so the examination will start at the end.
On the last night of self-study, no one in the class was studying, they were all sitting together talking.
Lao He handed out the admission ticket and sat with a smile and a teacup as usual, listening to the students talking nonsense.
“I want to pass the exam.”
The class monitor usually refuses to say his worries. Now he rests his arm on his arm and his chair rocks back: “I’m afraid I won’t do well in the exam, I’m afraid I won’t be worthy in this cohort this year.”
The sports committee rubbed his face and took a deep breath: “I’m afraid that I won’t perform well. I’m really afraid.”
The school committee held a draft paper in his hand and folded it repeatedly. For the first time, he did not fold the paper and listened quietly to them.
Yao Qiang’s grades were raised by about fifty points. After several practice papers, he happened to be stuck on the special recruitment line for the sports school he wanted to go into. He couldn’t help but sigh: “It would be great if I can take the exam in our school. I feel like the broken wooden table we are familiar with can calm our nerves…”
“Bullshit.” When Lao He heard this, he suddenly put down his cup and interjected: “I took the exam at our school. I was so nervous when I answered the English questions that all I could think about was The East is Red* on repeat.”
*(“The East Is Red” is a Chinese Communist Party revolutionary song that was the de facto national anthem of the People’s Republic of China during the Cultural Revolution in the 1960s. More info here)
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The group of people were stunned for a long time, but they still laughed at the disgraced class teacher.
The college entrance examination is a magical thing.
Even if you look back at it after entering college, you will realize that what you thought was the biggest challenge in your life does not actually determine everything. However, the tension and expectations, throbbing and anxiety at that time will be deeply imprinted in your memory.
It’s like a long race, finally reaching the final sprint.
Even as your mouth are filled with the taste of blood, your legs heavy as lead. You still try your best to struggle. Step by step, rushing towards the finishing line with all your strength.
“Teacher.” The class monitor couldn’t help but suggest, “How about we go for a run.”
Several classes have already gone to the playground to run and vent. While venting, they shouted about their college goals, which seemed very inspiring.
But Lao He obviously didn’t like this method: “I won’t go, it’s too tiring.”
Class monitor: “…”
The class monitor turned towards the window and tried to seek the opinion of the second most influential person in the class: “Sheng-ge?”
Yu Sheng refused: “I don’t want to shout, it’s embarrassing.”
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The monitor sat back in his seat sadly.
In fact, the method itself is very effective and can indeed boost morale.
Unfortunately, the students in Class 7 were generally not very interested in this method. Except for the sports committee who raised his hand enthusiastically to show that he could run twenty laps, the rest of the class looked around and chatted under the watchful eye of the class monitor: “The weather is really nice today… …”
After going full circle, the plan unfortunately died.
Lao He felt that at this time, the students may really need a way to vent: “How about you take out your mobile phones and put them on the table to play.”
The class monitor’s eyes lit up: “Is the school not going to care?”
“Of course they do.” Lao He nodded, “The director will call the names later. You can feel the anxiety at that time. The college entrance examination can only reach this level at most.”
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The conversion stopped at that point that day.
Although the last symposium was filled with rambling without any interesting topic, they don’t know why, but when the last evening self-study time was over and the students were packing their things, they actually felt less nervous than before.
“Let’s head home and have a good sleep.”
The lifestyle committee has passed the exam for a year and has more experience than everyone else: “Buy two fried dough sticks and a bowl of soy milk in the morning. One of the fried dough sticks represents 1, and the other one is twisted into the shape of the Arabic numeral 5, and the soy milk is added to form a circle. Be sincere…”
Yao Qiang couldn’t help but raise his hand: “Have you tried this method before?”
The lifestyle committee was very honest: “I tried it, and my final total score was indeed 150.”
“…”
Everyone resolutely abandoned the lifestyle committee’s college entrance examination tips.
Although they are usually dissatisfied with this part of the school and that part of the school, when they are really going to graduate, the group of people are inexplicably unable to move forward.
It was clearly time to leave self-study in the evening, but half the class was still blocking the door, no one wanted to go out.
“What are you doing, Lao He?”
The people standing outside turned around and tiptoed to look into the classroom: “Writing on the blackboard? Leaving us a message?”
“Probably not.” The person in front also said, “I saw it, I think it is an ancient poem that must be memorized.”
The sports committee’s thinking was very creative: “Could it be that Lao He actually observed the stars at night and guess which questions will be tested in the test tomorrow…”
Yu Sheng sat on the table and was in no hurry to leave. He looked at the blackboard with Jin Linkun, who had come to pick him up.
Inspired by the sports committee’s whimsical ideas, a group of people rushed back and quickly sat down.
Lao He was not in a hurry at all and was still writing on the blackboard leisurely.
The Sports Committee squinted his eyes and looked carefully: “To do my best – to do my best, I seem to have seen this sentence before, is it a sentence I should’ve memorized? I have to go back and memorize it when it’s over -“
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His voice suddenly paused.
After Lao He wrote the last word, he stepped away from the blackboard and turned back to look at them with a smile.
He still didn’t say anything until the end, he just held the teacup that never left his hand and looked at each student seriously.
There are only two lines of chalk writing on the blackboard, and the writing is very clear with strong strokes.
——Do your best and achieve what you want.
——Those who have tried their best but failed to achieve it will still have no regrets.*
*(
——尽吾志，得其所。
——尽吾志也而不能至者，可以无悔矣。
Thought that this is a very beautiful sentence actually, this is from a travel note written by Wang Anshi, an economist and philosopher a very long time ago.)
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