Chapter IX
When she woke up from her afternoon nap, the rain was still pattering outside the window. The dormitory was very quiet, a kind of silence that no one disturbed. The windows and door were closed, and I was the only one left. Two of the original four beds had been moved away.
All this while, he had never felt that he was missing anything. Even if he suddenly remembered, he was already used to it. However, he could not let go of his memories easily. What about today a year ago, two years ago, or three years ago? At least I wouldn't be thrown here alone. In the past, I always blamed myself for having a different personality and habits. After I slowly got used to it, I couldn't find my figure again.
Ever since I entered university, my passion, ambition, and thinking about how to make my life extraordinary, to face praise and ridicule. No matter how many doubts there are behind my back, it doesn't change the way you look at me. When he was happy, he would come back and laugh wantonly. When others misunderstood, they could also confide in them all night.
He recalled that the happiest time they had together was also an ordinary day. In winter, it was a vast expanse of whiteness outside the dormitory. We had no time to appreciate the beautiful snow scenery. He took out his bed allowance and bought some snacks and two decks of poker cards. The four of them sat around each other. The music was still warm. Many years later, when I think of my university life, we will come together to find traces of our past. Will I still remember that scene?
Time was getting closer and closer, and the most terrifying scene was finally coming. In the blink of an eye, half a year had passed. He picked up his suitcase and was the last to leave the dormitory. He gently closed the door. Four years of youth, that story was drawn to an end.
Perhaps it was because of this separation that everything became more precious. Moving forward is our future. I wish my roommates who have accompanied me in university life a bright future.
To my college roommate
More than half of his university life was spent in the student dormitory. The small space carried many emotions. It was the place where the soul belonged, where the tired spirit could relax. It was also a place to pour out one's grievances and questions. It was also a Jianghu. Although there were only four people living in it, it needed you to take care of it seriously and carefully to make it a warm home.
The roommates who lived together came from different regions, with different customs, habits, thoughts, and personalities. There are hundreds of days in a year where you have to be calm and careful.
University was different from middle school. High school dormitories were just places to rest at night. University dormitories were more meaningful, so dealing with the relationship between roommates would be the first lesson for university students on how to grasp interpersonal communication. Whether your roommates are harmonious or not will be an important basis for others to evaluate you, and it will also be a big test for yourself.
High school philosophy taught us that the so-called contradiction is everywhere and exists all the time. However, different people would make different choices when faced with the same problem. Some people would choose to avoid it passively, blindly suppressing their negative emotions and dissatisfaction with their roommates until one day, when they reached an overload, they would explode. If he had lost his mind at that time, he might have done something extreme, an irresponsible and harmful behavior towards others and himself.
Meeting each other was already a kind of fate bestowed by the heavens, not to mention living together for four years, so he needed to solve the problem carefully. It should not be an escape. On the contrary, it should be through the use of appropriate wording to resolve the problem in an appropriate situation.
"Brother Yu, happy birthday." Xiao Lin stood up and toasted Yang Yu.
Today was Yang Yu's 18th birthday. The four of them went to the school's Jufeng Building to celebrate his birthday.
Zhou Xiaobo and Li Feng also stood up and clinked glasses with Yang Yu." I wish Brother Yu to become a star as soon as possible. When the time comes, we'll sell Brother Yu's autograph and live our lives as usual.”
Yang Yu smiled and thanked them." This is the first time I'm celebrating my birthday with my classmates. I'm really touched. Thank you."”
In the three months since school started, the four of them had gotten to know each other better.
"Don't just be touched, Brother Yu. Let's drink.”Xiao Lin finished his words and drank the beer in his glass. Yang Yu didn't know how to drink. He drank half a glass and paused for a while before swallowing the rest.
It was already the beginning of winter. The weather in Nanchang was cold and wet. Xiao Lin, Yang Yu, Li Feng, and Zhou Xiaobo sat around a small table. The hot pot was steaming, and the fragrance of the pot wafted out.
Li Feng, Yang Yu, and Zhou Xiaobo, who usually didn't drink much, all blushed. When they were drunk, Yang Yu said,"Brother Lin, let's talk about life and ideals. It's been a long time since I've heard you instill a noble worldview, outlook on life, and values in us.”
Usually, as long as he couldn't sleep at night, he wouldn't have any classes in the morning the next day. Li Feng was playing on the computer downstairs, while the other three lay on the bed and chatted for a while before falling asleep. Usually, Xiao Lin was the one talking, while Yang Yu and Zhou Xiaobo were listening.
"Brother Lin, tell me." Li Feng and Zhou Xiaobo also echoed.
Xiao Lin drank a glass of beer and said,""I've encountered many things since I was young. She remembered that she was rebellious, mischievous, and insensible when she was young. When I was still in elementary school, my father had always been outside. I lived with my sister and mother. Perhaps it was because of the lack of fatherly love that I became independent, stubborn, and had a bad habit of having a lot of self-esteem.”
Xiao Lin paused for a moment." Speaking of studying, I'm actually quite impressed by you guys. Brother Yu and Brother Feng are freshmen who got into university. Brother Bo also got into the second-tier university in the freshmen. But I'm different, because I'm too playful. Otherwise, I'd be a senior who's a few years higher than you.”
Xiao Lin took a sip of wine thoughtfully." I remember that I was in the first grade because I saw my sister go to school. I liked the textbooks she brought back, so I asked my mother to let me study. After that, I went through two first years. The school said that I was too young and my grades were bad, so I repeated a year. In the end, we were unlucky enough to meet our batch. We began to try out nine years of compulsory education. Haha, we studied another sixth grade.”
The three of them listened carefully." I was very naughty and ignorant in primary school. There was once when I quarreled with our math teacher. He couldn't remember the exact reason, but because of that reason, he deliberately didn't study mathematics, thinking that he was taking revenge on his teacher. She grew up slowly and entered junior high school. She was still ignorant. Although she did not hate studying, she did not love it either.”
Xiao Lin put down his wine glass." Every month, I would be able to get on the honor roll posted by the school, but I was always in the bottom few. I only realized it when I was in the third year of junior high. She stayed up late at night to study until one or two o'clock. Finally, she was admitted to a key high school. In high school, the first year students still had some energy to study. The second and third year students were free to pursue their so-called dreams. When the college entrance examination results came out, they only had a third-tier score. When I was faced with an important decision in my life, I was lucky enough to choose to repeat my studies. In the end, I was lucky enough to come to National Chung-Cheng University.”
Looking at the bowl and chopsticks on the table, Xiao Lin's eyes were blurred." And this luck can't be separated from the two girls I like. They played a decisive role in my future and destiny. I've been in love with the number one girl in our school for three years. I simply and purely adore her. I had a girlfriend in high school for four years and was with her for three and a half years. Although we broke up a long time ago, I will still be grateful to her for the rest of my life and keep her in my heart. When I was hesitating whether I should repeat my studies, she gave me confidence.”
" During the year I repeated my studies, even though she wasn't in the same school as me, her calls every week were a comfort to my heart. I was afraid that if I couldn't get into university, I would betray her trust in me. You wouldn't believe me if I told you about the unlucky things. During the summer break of the fourth year, I will go to my sister's place after the retake exam. Due to the allergic reaction to seafood, she felt dizzy and accidentally smashed the thick glass door with her head. The glass door was made of tempered glass. It was simply unbelievable. Others would find it hard to believe that my head was fine and intact even though the glass was shattered on the ground.”Xiao Lin patted his forehead and said.
"Also, we might not even know each other in the first place. I wonder if this is considered lucky or not?”Xiao Lin said jokingly," I repeated the college entrance examination and waited for the results to come out. I was planning to apply for a major that I liked, a major in literature. In the end, because I had an argument with my father, I randomly applied for a few majors in a fit of pique. In the end, I was admitted to the international media major.”
Xiao Lin picked up the wine bottle and filled Zhou Xiaobo's glass." I've been talking for so long. Have a drink. You guys talk. Brother Bo, you go first."”
Zhou Xiaobo put down his glass and said,"I don't have your rich life experience, Brother Lin. I'm just casually talking." "All along, I've been rather dull, introverted, and unsociable. Most of the time, I'd rather stay at home alone and read books than go out to play. This might have something to do with the influence of my grandfather and grandmother's personalities.”
"My parents are simple farmers. They went out to work early because of their difficult family conditions. I grew up under the care of my grandfather and grandmother. I studied very hard since I was young. There was no other reason. I just felt that if I didn't work hard, I would let down my family. After the exams, I want to go straight to a second tier university and go out to work early. However, my form teacher contacted my parents and advised them to let me repeat another year. I would definitely be able to get into a better university. In the end, I went to repeat for a year and finally came here. Overall, everything was relatively smooth.”
Just as Zhou Xiaobo himself said, he was indeed like this in life. He rarely spent money recklessly and did not like to deal with others. When he had time, he would stay in his dorm to learn some software or study in the library alone. Speaking of personality inheritance, Xiao Lin thought that most of his personality should have been inherited from Father Xiao.
"Come, Brother Bo, let's drink to your grandfather and grandmother's health.”Xiao Lin helped Zhou Xiaobo fill up the wine, then filled it up himself. He picked up the wine glass and clinked glasses with him.
Xiao Lin felt that he was luckier than Zhou Xiaobo. Father Xiao had been out of town since he was young. Mother Xiao raised her sister Xiao Ya and herself with great difficulty. As a teacher, Mother Xiao also gave Xiao Lin and Xiao Ya a good education. This was a large part of the reason why Xiao Lin did not go astray. Xiao Lin was also very grateful to Mother Xiao for this. As for Father Xiao, he provided sufficient material support for Xiao Lin and Xiao Ya, which also ensured the family's education of the two college students.
"Li Feng, what about you? Let our birthday girl be the finale. You go first.”Xiao Lin turned to Li Feng and said.
Li Feng took off his glasses, rubbed his eyes a few times, and put them back on." You all know that I'm the only one among the four of us. You probably can't understand the feeling of being an only child. From the moment you were born, you were doted on by your parents and allowed to do whatever you wanted. At the same time, she was lonely. Sometimes, when her parents went out, she would be alone at home. It was very lonely. As she grew up, she slowly realized that she had many shortcomings in that environment, such as being self-centered, being selfish, not knowing how to share, and so on.”
Xiao Lin stopped Li Feng and said," It's not a criticism meeting. Brother Feng, you're off topic. Besides, who doesn't have flaws? No one is perfect. It's normal."”
"No, it's rare for me to drink. As the saying goes, after drinking, one speaks the truth. I know that there are many things about me that you can't accept. Tell me, and I'll do my best to correct them.”Li Feng patted his chest and said.
Yang Yu couldn't help but laugh." I think your socks should be washed. If I remember correctly, they've been in the dormitory for two weeks." You washed it and gave it to me as a birthday present. That's not a high request, right?”
Li Feng laughed out loud when he heard that." It's not high, it's not high. Brother Yu has already spoken, so how dare I disobey?"”
"I suggest that each of us buy a table lamp. This way, no matter who plays late, they don't have to turn on the chandelier and affect the rest. What do you think?”Xiao Lin asked.
"We can go to a group purchase. It shouldn't be expensive. Moreover, this money is very necessary.”Zhou Xiaobo immediately agreed.
Li Feng might have been affected by his high school routine and had yet to adjust to his university life. He always went to bed very late, and the bright chandelier made it difficult for the other three to fall asleep.
"Alright, then we'll make a happy decision. Brother Yu, Brother Feng, you guys agree with this, right?”The two of them nodded in agreement.
"Brother Bo, you have a problem. I've been holding it in for a long time, but I have to say it today.”Li Feng smiled and said," You snore every night. It takes me a long time to fall asleep. And Brother Lin, he talks in his sleep every two days.”
"Yes, I've heard of it." Yang Yu interjected," A few days ago, he even called out the name of a girl in our class.”
"Who is it?" Zhou Xiaobo was very curious, and Xiao Lin also wanted to know who it was.
"Wang Xin, it's true. I'm not lying to you. It's definitely Wang Xin.”Yang Yu said with certainty.
"How is that possible? Brother Yu, you're lying. I didn't have any strong feelings for her, nor did I pursue her. Even when you were talking in your sleep, you called my high school girlfriend by her name. You must have heard wrongly.”Xiao Lin denied that he would call Wang Xin's name, but who knew what happened in the dream?
"You're in such a hurry to deny it.”Yang Yu pretended to tease Xiao Lin." Actually, it's nothing. It's normal. You even called the other girls in the class by their names. It's just that I didn't hear it. Maybe you were dreaming, dreaming about your classmates playing together.”
"If you say you called Wang Xin's name, then so be it. I don't know anyway. Now, back to the main topic, it was Brother Yu's turn to say a few words. This former Jiangnan genius, please give him a round of applause.”Xiao Lin and the other two applauded.
He heard from the girls in his class that Yang Yu was very good at primary and middle school. He got into high school with the best results in their town. It was a pity that she had entered a private high school later on. She did not know why she had regressed. Otherwise, she would have to go to Peking University, Tsinghua University, or something like that.
"My biggest dream is to be able to stand on the stage one day, under the shining lights, holding a microphone, and enjoy the pleasure of being watched by thousands of people. I also firmly believe that I will succeed. When I hold my concert, you all don't need tickets. As my family and friends, come cheer for me and shout for me.”Yang Yu held a beer bottle in his hand and indulged in himself, as if he was holding a concert.
"Cheers to our future star.”Xiao Lin said excitedly.
"To be honest, when I was in high school, I was planning to transfer to the arts and study music. But at that time, our private high school didn't pay much attention to the arts examination. Whether it was the teachers or the hardware equipment, they were very weak. "I studied for two months, but my grandfather, parents, and class teacher strongly opposed it. In the end, I was forced to transfer to another school. My interests and hobbies were all killed. But I never thought of giving up. Even if I secretly self-studied, that burning feeling never left and has always been hidden in the depths of my heart.”Yang Yu looked ahead with a determined gaze.
"Alright, this is for our dreams.”As Xiao Lin spoke, he filled up their wine glasses. The four of them stood up and clinked their glasses again, drinking in large mouthfuls.
"Brother Yu, since you're in such high spirits today, sing a cappella for us. As your hardcore fans, it's a pleasure to hear it. Don't you think so?”Xiao Lin mobilized Li Feng and Zhou Xiaobo.
"Yeah, Brother Yu, sing a song.”Li Feng looked around." The audience isn't as many as the concert venue, but it's still a small show."”
Yang Yu turned on his phone and picked an English song," Somewhere only we know," and started singing it. The people around him turned their heads and stared at Yang Yu. However, Yang Yu did not have stage fright at all. He sang calmly and freely, completely different from how Xiao Lin usually saw him. Yang Yu sang very emotionally. After he finished, the audience applauded him enthusiastically. Some even cheered for another song. Perhaps more people were admiring his courage.
Xiao Lin was a little touched." Somewhere only we know." There were some things that only we knew. He thought of his girlfriend in high school. He wondered if it was the effect of alcohol. Every time he drank, he would always think of her. Xiao Lin got up and pretended to go to the bathroom, but he called her in an isolated place.
"Hey, Yao, I miss you. Every time I drink, I always think of you. I want to thank you for accompanying me for three years. At the turning point of my life, you pointed me in the right direction. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have gone to repeat my studies, and I wouldn't have gotten into National Zhongcheng University. I'll remember you forever. Are you doing well? I only hope that you live better than me and that someone will take care of you. But I will always keep a place for you in my heart, a place that no one can replace.”
Xiao Lin took the phone next to his ear and was about to hang up when he realized that he had not dialed. He was only telling himself a monologue in his heart. Since he couldn't go back, he might as well be more unrestrained. Xiao Lin stuffed his phone into his pocket and returned to his seat.
Xiao Lin came out of the bathroom and saw that Li Feng and Yang Yu were still chatting excitedly. Zhou Xiaobo supported his chin with his hand and casually picked up the food with his chopsticks. Yang Yu took off his coat and placed it on his lap, probably because he was hot. His hair stood on end. Li Feng took off his glasses and leaned against the chair.
"What were you guys talking about? Do you want to open a few more bottles of wine?" Xiao Lin sat down and asked.
"Master Lin, I can't drink it." Zhou Xiaobo shook his head and said. Yang Yu also felt that he couldn't drink anymore and hurriedly waved his hand. When Xiao Lin saw this, he put down the wine vessel and poured all the wine that had been opened.
"Brother Bo, Brother Feng, let's toast Brother Yu again and wish him a happy adulthood.”Xiao Lin said.
Li Feng and the others stood up shakily." Cheers to the three and a half years we'll be together."”
The four of them hummed excitedly all the way back to the dormitory. The person who knew you the most in university might not be your lover, but your noisy roommates who lived with you every day. No matter how hard you tried to hide it, they would know.
The university dormitory was not only a place to rest, but also a dream of youth and a carrier of time. The deepest memories of university life were always formed by some ordinary but most real things.
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