They don't actually think I like them, do they?

Lin Han had always imagined that a super-rich heiress like Su Ruxue would grow up in a huge private garden, enjoying the highest level of family education and being pampered by countless servants who would kiss her delicate feet. In fact, Su Ruxue's home in Baijing was exactly what Lin Han had imagined.

Unexpectedly, she also had a childhood spent growing up in the countryside.

To be honest, Lin Han himself grew up in the city.

Lin Han grew up in a rented room in a dark alley with dripping eaves, relying on her father who made a living selling seafood. This was how she grew up until she was sixteen.

Lin Han vaguely remembered that his family was very poor back then. The house was small, but it was always piled with his father's seafood, especially bundles of salted fish. Since there was no room in the living room, they were all dumped in Lin Han's room. That strong fishy and pungent smell accompanied Lin Han through many of his childhood dreams.

During that time, my father often brought different women back from outside. Those women were always dressed in flamboyant clothes, wore heavy makeup, and always had a pungent perfume smell on them.

Whenever Lin Han asked his father what he was doing with the woman in the room,

Lin Han's father would always tell him seriously that it was work-related, about researching seafood.

Lin Han was always moved whenever he heard this. Even late at night, his elderly father was still working hard to support his young son.

Even on Lin Han's birthday, instead of taking a break to spend time with his son, the father called three women to celebrate with him, hoping to give Lin Han a better future through even more hard work.

Oh, my great father, how can I ever repay your kindness?

This profound paternal love made Lin Han very sensible from a young age, and he studied even harder.

however,

Lin Han only realized when he grew up that what he and that woman were studying in the room was some kind of damn seafood.

While spending countless nights in the same room as smelly, fishy seafood,

My father was the same; he also spent his days swimming in the pungent smell of seafood.

Lin Han said that in the new era when the country is thriving and has achieved a moderately prosperous society in all respects and completely defeated poverty, how could his family have been so poor back then?

So it turns out my dad took it all to study seafood.

"arrive."

A call brought Lin Han to a halt in his chaotic thoughts.

Lin Han looked up and saw that the surrounding area was still a field with scattered houses in the distance.

Before me was a tomb.

The inscription on the tombstone is clearly visible, suggesting it was written not too long ago. The surrounding area is covered with a large amount of concrete, creating a spacious area.

In fact, this is a cemetery, with tombstones of all sizes scattered on the mountain.

A gentle breeze blew by, lifting Su Ruxue's snow-white temples, her long hair fluttering in the wind.

The girl raised her hand, tucked her hair behind her ear, walked to the tombstone, squatted down, and opened her handbag.

Su Ruxue took out a bouquet of flowers and a few sticks of incense from her bag, and then placed the cello next to the tombstone.

"When did you...?" Lin Han was dumbfounded by the situation.

Who in their right mind carries sacrificial items with them at all times?

"Teacher Lin Han."

Su Ruxue, who was squatting on the ground, turned her head and smiled gently.

"Can you help me out?"

"Row."

Lin Han also squatted down and began to help Su Ruxue clean the tombstone.

Is this your grandfather's grave?

"Ah."

Sure enough.

Su Ruxue's deep passion for the cello and classical music is inextricably linked to her grandfather.

In fact, Lin Han had a vague premonition from the moment Su Ruxue brought him back to her hometown.

The Longqin Cup is in three days... or more accurately, two and a half days.

"Miss Su, are you here to resolve your inner conflict?"

Lin Han just didn't understand why he had to be included.

“I’ve dreamt about my grandfather for three days in a row. I feel like I have to dream about him before the competition starts.”

As Su Ruxue spoke, she grabbed a handful of incense and stretched out her hand toward Lin Han.

"What?" Lin Han was dumbfounded.

"A lighter, give me a lighter."

"How could I possibly have that thing?!"

"So how did you ignite my heart?"

After Su Ruxue finished speaking, she stared into Lin Han's eyes.

Lin Han was stunned. He stared blankly at Su Ruxue without saying a word.

Three seconds later, Su Ruxue's face turned bright red.

She raised her hand and patted Lin Han's back.

Why aren't you saying anything?!

"Who told you to say cheesy pickup lines? I'm not going to say anything, I'll just leave you awkward for a bit."

Lin Han laughed so hard he almost fell over.

As long as he isn't embarrassed, it's Su Ruxue who will be.

Having spent so much time with this guy, Lin Han has already mastered the skills of getting along with Su Ruxue. Now, it won't be so easy for this guy to annoy Lin Han anymore!

"Seriously, how come you don't have a lighter? Isn't that a man's essential accessory?" Su Ruxue asked after she calmed down.

Lin Han sneered.

"What era are we living in? Still..."

"That's true, how could Teacher Lin Han possibly smoke? So many girls would be heartbroken!"

Su Ruxue looked at the incense and candles in her hand, feeling a pang of annoyance.

"Oh no, I forgot. How am I going to burn it now?"

Su Ruxue sighed, then put one hand on her hip and grabbed the hem of her shirt with the other, preparing to tie a knot in her loose T-shirt.

"What are you doing?" Lin Han asked curiously.

"There's no more incense to burn, so I can only burn one for Grandpa."

"????"

Lin Han grabbed Su Ruxue's hand in alarm.

"Miss Su, it doesn't have to be that bad!"

"Ha ha ha ha......"

Su Ruxue suddenly laughed. She was very happy that she had successfully gotten revenge on Lin Han, even though she hadn't managed to mess with him earlier. She stuck her tongue out at Lin Han.

"It's okay, green rituals are all the rage now."

Su Ruxue put away all the incense and candles and replaced them with fresh flowers.

Lin Han was incredibly embarrassed. Was it really okay to make such a joke in front of his grandfather?! If that old man were to rise from the dead, the first person he would kill would definitely be him!

All I can say is that you, Teacher Ruxue, truly live up to your reputation!

“When my grandfather was alive, he often made silly jokes to amuse me. Although he liked retro things, he was never a rigid old man.”

As Su Ruxue spoke, her eyes gradually dimmed.

She stood before the tombstone, clasped her hands together, and bowed deeply three times.

Lin Han stood to the side, staring blankly.

The atmosphere has reached this point...

Lin Han also walked over and bowed to the old man he had never met before.

I hope the old man can bless Su Ruxue to win the Longqin Cup!

Just then, Lin Han glanced at the time.

Before I knew it, it was already 8:40.

"Oh no, the tram stops running very early!" Lin Han said anxiously. Just as he was about to turn around, Su Ruxue grabbed his hand.

"Teacher Lin Han, why don't you stay at my hometown tonight?"

015. How cute he was as a child!

Why stay overnight when you can go home now?

Lin Han posed a soul-searching question.

"It's getting late, it's too late to go back now. My hometown has hot water and a big room, I can take a nice shower when I get back."

Su Ruxue earnestly explained the many benefits of staying, and Lin Han tilted his head and thought about it for a moment, hesitating.

He was supposed to accompany Su Ruxue to a place, but he was inexplicably taken to Su Ruxue's hometown. Then he suddenly realized that he was going to miss the tram and had to stay overnight.

Every step feels a bit off, like it was all pre-planned!

"Teacher Lin Han."

Lin Han looked up and suddenly noticed that Su Ruxue was leaning against the wall next to her, her head down, her eyes full of melancholy and sadness.

The girl said softly,

"Please stay with me for a bit."

The voice was not loud, but it was exceptionally clear, and there seemed to be a hint of pleading in it.

Lin Han nodded slightly.

He had also seen Su Ruxue's condition today. On the surface, she seemed to have changed little and remained the same as always, but from that terrible cello, Lin Han could actually feel her anxiety and unease.

Su Ruxue, feeling so uneasy, probably needs someone to keep her company right now.

With the Longqin Cup approaching, Lin Han still hoped to do as much as possible for Su Ruxue.

Lin Han sighed.

"Ok."

Su Ruxue smiled, stood up, and picked up the cello from the side.

The moon was bright and cloudless, the stars were shining, and the beautiful moonlight slanted down, casting a silvery glow on the cement ground in front of the tombstone.

Su Ruxue took out her cello and placed it on the ground. The silvery moonlight reflected off her snow-white hair, making each strand of hair distinct, as if coated with a crystal film.

"What are you going to do?" Lin Han's eyes widened when he saw Su Ruxue's posture.

"Of course, I'll play a piece for Grandpa. He loved it when I played the violin for him."

“That was before he was alive. Actually, I think he has a favorite instrument now.”

"what?"

"Suona."

Su Ruxue raised her bow to hit Lin Han, who then ran away with his head in his hands.

After chasing for a while, Su Ruxue stopped.

She returned to her original spot, took a deep breath, and picked up her violin again.

The bow dances.

The melodious sound of a piano began to echo in the suburbs.

The cello's unique, deep, and sorrowful tone, carrying notes, slanted out, blowing towards the dark tombstones, towards the low graves on the cemetery, and towards the vast fields covered by moonlight.

The tranquility of the countryside late at night made the music sound like a dream, giving it an ethereal and dreamlike quality.