You're my wife, don't doubt it!

In the distance, scattered farmhouses rise with the wind, interspersed with withered trees, forming a desolate and bleak scene. It seems that all life has been gradually weakened by the merciless environment here, leaving only a yellowish-brown land and desolation everywhere.

"Are you sure?" Xiao Yao grinned, pointing out the window. "Isn't the value of this trip testing that... distance?"

Shen Jie glanced out the window, glared at me, and said, "Don't argue, you know what I mean!"

“Of course I understand what you mean,” Xiao Yao told Shen Jie. “Even if I were to remain single until the age of 30 and eventually marry a beautiful and perfect wife like you, it would never change the fact that I was miserable and lonely during my adolescence. Many of the people and scenery along the way are valuable, and my memories are my only baggage as I walk through the world.”

“I knew you would understand,” Shen Jie said.

“But there are also some things that aren’t very valuable,” Xiao Yao’s gaze returned to the desolate landscape outside the window. “Like you just mentioned to me on the last bus, that old lady with the vegetable basket. We happened to meet her briefly. But what did that brief encounter bring us? Would seeing her or not have made any difference to either of us?”

Shen Jie opened her mouth to speak, but Xiao Yao continued on his own: "No matter which multiple-choice question I got right or which essay question I got wrong in the high school entrance exam, whether I ended up at Franciscan High School or Dominic High School or Lu Xun High School, most of my classmates and even friends will one day be like that old lady carrying a vegetable basket—never to see each other again, never to be in touch again—you don't really think that many high school friendships can last a lifetime, do you?"

"Why not?" Shen Jie asked, puzzled.

"Of course, whether it's Yu Luying or my other ex-girlfriends, even if we lose contact in the end, they will all be useful scenery, precious memories, and will always be in my heart. They won't be like old ladies carrying shopping baskets," Xiao Yao continued, "We live in the present, so we should give 100% effort for that 1% hope. That way, even if we fail in the end, we can have a clear conscience."

“But now, my Shen Jie, my beloved comrade,” Xiao Yao said emotionally, “now Yu Luying and I have zero hope. If I were to go back to her… wouldn’t that be immoral?”

It was indeed lewd behavior, and Shen Jie acknowledged Xiao Yao's point of view deep down.

But what's wrong with young people occasionally acting like hooligans?

"Do you remember when we were bathing together at the boat resort—"

Xiao Yao's voice might have been a little loud, and the person in the plaid shirt in front of him turned around and glanced at him. Shen Jie then stomped hard on Xiao Yao's instep.

“Do you remember when I told you,” Xiao Yao lowered his voice slightly, “you are the wife God gave me, and loving you is my duty.”

“I remember,” Shen Jie’s eyes sparkled, “I was quite touched at the time, and I still am now.”

“If God really exists,” Xiao Yao raised his right index finger and pointed to the roof of the car, “or rather, your destiny, fate, the self-constraint of the timeline, whatever, I think it would only tie two people together for a marriage that was destined to exist, instead of forcing two people’s heads and saying, ‘No, you two have to act like hooligans today and finish acting like hooligans.’”

As Xiao Yao spoke, he gestured and laughed, and Shen Jie covered her mouth with a "pfft," her shoulders shaking with laughter: "Xiao Yao, you're so funny."

“That’s right,” Xiao Yao puffed out his chest, “I’ve always been humorous and witty, and I have an interesting soul.”

"But what's the essential difference between marriage and dating? Isn't marriage also a man-made social concept?" Shen Jie asked him, "From the perspective of higher-dimensional natural laws..."

“No, no, Brother Bo told me that marriage is a sacred thing ordained by God,” Xiao Yao said.

"Brother Bo also said that to me," Shen Jie thought.

"So, you're planning to convert to religion now?" Shen Jie teased him. "Now you and Silly Girl are even more compatible."

"Come on," Xiao Yao rolled his eyes. "I wonder who it is that drags me out of bed every morning for a run, then to morning Mass. Who is it? They're chanting the Rosary like crazy—"

Xiao Yao rolled his eyes halfway through his sentence, and then couldn't roll them back.

His eyes rolled back, he foamed at the mouth, his body convulsed, and he fell backward.

Shen Jie grabbed him and cried out, "Driver! Driver! Stop the car! Stop the car!"

The girl's voice was somewhat shrill, and the college students in the carriage all turned around to look.

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Chapter 155 Xiao Yao felt guilty

2023-04-08

Xiao Yao felt weak all over, and his consciousness became blurred, as if he had sunk into darkness.

He seemed to hear Shen Jie calling him anxiously, and the people around him chattering noisily, but he couldn't make out what they were saying.

He felt a warm power flowing around his body, gradually enveloping him. At that moment, his body became exceptionally light, as if he were being lifted by the wind.

He felt a soft and warm embrace, which held him protectively in its arms, making him feel safe and comfortable.

This must be what love and care feel like.

like……

Does she really love me?

Or was it her helplessness, coupled with my wishful thinking?

In this warm embrace, the boy gradually drifted into a deeper sleep, as if he had returned to his mother's arms and felt her warmth and love.

The power of life is gradually recovering.

"Mom...?" Xiao Yao opened his eyes.

"Mommy's here," the girl said cheerfully.

The first thing that caught Xiao Yao's eye was the towering peaks...

Well, it's not actually that big, but from this angle where the head is resting on the knees, it seems to block the view quite a bit.

Wait, head resting on knees?

And what's with this group of people surrounding us?

Xiao Yao sat up with a jolt, his head nearly hitting Shen Jie's chin.

The girl released Xiao Yao, stood up, and swayed a couple of times.

"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry..." Xiao Yao quickly said to Shen Jie, wiping his mouth vigorously with the back of his hand while supporting her.

"Stop looking, just say he's fine," Shen Jie waved to the crowd, "No need to call 110 or 120, he's really alright."

"Dude, are you okay?" It was the guy in the plaid shirt who spoke, and he looked worried.

Thank you for finally admitting that I'm a buddy.

"It's okay, really it's okay, thanks, buddy." Xiao Yao patted the man in the plaid shirt on the shoulder.

Shen Jie started making phone calls again, and after the crowd gradually dispersed, she gave Xiao Yao the latest number.

46.1 kilometers.

Although he was somewhat prepared, Xiao Yao still felt a sense of loss and frustration.

Since the symbiosis has not disappeared as hoped, and the distance restriction still exists, he has no way to go abroad with Shen Jie.

"Are you feeling alright now?" Shen Jie was still pressing her phone. "Father Yu has turned around and driven back. You two should be fine now."

“I’m fine now…” Xiao Yao said.

She and I are fine, but you and I are.

The boy noticed that he was on a busy street.

The street sign reads "Qinfen Street" in large characters. The buildings along the street are arranged in a staggered manner, but because most schools are already on summer vacation, it doesn't seem very noisy or bustling.

Looking around, there are three main types of shops along the street: internet cafes, restaurants, and hotels.

These three types of buildings are interspersed with a few convenience stores, and apart from that, there are almost no other shops to be seen.

Overall, Qinfen Street is a vibrant and energetic street in the university town, and apart from making students less diligent, it seems to have no other drawbacks.

"Is this the Nanhui University Town?" Xiao Yao asked Shen Jie.

"I think...yes, right? Yes, that's it." Shen Jie looked around as well. "If you're done, shall we go back to the city?"

“Let’s wait for them to go back to the city first,” Xiao Yao pointed out. “If we move together again, what if the bus routes take a longer route and the distance becomes longer? You never know.”

“That’s true.” Shen Jie nodded.

"And I'm hungry," Xiao Yao said. "What about you?"

Shen Jie touched her stomach, which seemed a little flat: "Well, let's eat here before we leave. I heard that restaurants near the university are quite affordable."

The boy and girl walked hand in hand along Qinfen Street towards T University.

This was because many restaurants on the street were closed during the summer vacation, so Xiao Yao suggested that they simply go and experience the university cafeteria.

Although Shen Jie wasn't very interested in it, she still went along with Xiao Yao's arrangement.

It seems that the only school that hasn't started summer vacation yet is "T University," with its plaid shirts and bespectacled girls.

"Dog," Shen Jie asked him, "So, does this mean you've officially refused what I discussed with you?"

"Let me think about it some more." Hearing Shen Jie bring up this matter again, Xiao Yao was in a state of turmoil.

"Okay," Shen Jie replied obediently.

As the sun sets, the sky displays a gradient of golden and orange-red colors, gradually merging into the distant ivory tower.

The streetlights on both sides gradually lit up, adorning the street. A few college students hurried along Qinfen Street, some carrying shopping bags, others holding books. The plants and flowers along the roadside looked particularly beautiful in the twilight.

The daytime heat has subsided slightly, and a gentle breeze makes it feel very comfortable. The leaves rustle and fall leaves dance in the wind.

“You mean this university town?” Xiao Yao turned his head in disbelief. “Does it really need so many hotels? Are all these people here to study or what?”

“Uh,” Shen Jie said, “there might be tourists, teachers and staff, and parents bringing their children to school…”

"Who would come to the university town for tourism! Do you even believe that yourself?" Xiao Yao stopped in his tracks.

“Aren’t we?” Shen Jie retorted.

To their right was a hotel called "Xi Yuan," with a red banner with white lettering hanging at the entrance that read: "Grand opening special, all items 7% off, welcome new and old classmates!"

This reminded Xiao Yao of the banner in Song Haijian's monastery that read, "Quality education is the most shameless lie."

Above the banner was an LCD screen that scrolled messages such as "Double room 60 yuan/4 hours 128 yuan/day".