Chapter 54: Chapter 54 - 54 53 The Level of Shared Feelings Clearly Not Enough_1

54: Chapter 53: The Level of Shared Feelings, Clearly Not Enough_1 54: Chapter 53: The Level of Shared Feelings, Clearly Not Enough_1 At about eleven o’clock today, Lu Yinchu saw a man.

His name is Chang Linsheng, a longtime friend of Lu Yinchu’s and a graduate of H University.

Chang started in the Chinese Department but transferred to the Management Department in his sophomore year, joining the same class as Lu Yinchu.

During the first month, the two were distant, each uncommunicative with the other.

Yet, during this time, Lu Yinchu became aware of a talented person in the Chinese Department named Chang Linsheng, and Chang Linsheng knew of a genius in the Management Department named Lu Yinchu!

Why did Chang Linsheng switch his major?

The reason was simple.

There was no competition for him in the Chinese Department: he was always first, which he found unchallenging.

In his freshman year, he completed all the courses designed for juniors.

In his sophomore year, he requested a transfer on account of his impressive performance and connections, and it was permitted!

Then, he met Lu Yinchu who, to him, was a worthy opponent!

Before Chang Linsheng entered his office, he said over the phone in a teasing tone, “It’s been many years, and I finally admit that you’re much superior.

I’m weighed down by so many things, I’ve lost to you at last!”

In the room, the tall man was bathed in sunlight that spilled through the lattice of the floor-to-ceiling windows, throwing a gentle reflection on the floor behind him.

He spoke with a hint of haughtiness, “It always seems like you never triumphed over me!”

He stepped into the office as the door was opened, and a high-five dissolved the unfamiliarity between them after so many years apart.

Chang Linsheng said, “I heard about what happened to you from Shaojing.

I was very surprised!”

Lu Yinchu laughed, “What’s so surprising?

We were all shocked when you silently accepted your family’s arrangement of your marriage ten years ago!”

Helplessly shaking his head, Chang Linsheng replied, “Fine, let’s not talk about that.

Would you mind if I went to H University this afternoon?”

Lu Yinchu paused, “Do you have a reason?”

“Perhaps!”

Inhaling from his cigarette, Chang Linsheng said, “There are some people I feel I need to meet.

By the way, I’m also curious; is that not allowed?!”

Having said that, he turned his head to look at Lu Yinchu, who was already frowning.

After a long while, he spoke, “For the moment, I don’t want her to encounter too many people; she may get scared!”

Laughing, Chang Linsheng said, “I didn’t think you’d have your insecure moments, but…”

Pausing, Chang Linsheng asked, “Are you sure?

Only her?”

Although Lu Yinchu did not respond, the faint light in his eyes revealed that he had accepted the answer.

Chang Linsheng sighed, “…Although I want to support you as a friend, I can’t help but remind you that going against everyone’s wishes to choose her will make your future difficult…”

“Have you not been suffering, following everyone else’s choices all these years?”

Chang Linsheng gave a weak laugh and patted Lu Yinchu’s shoulder.

After all, what else could he say?

Whatever he said, it probably would not make much of a difference, would it?

In the afternoon, Chang Linsheng left for H University where Mo Yan had arranged a signing event at an art and calligraphy shop.

She was also there.

At about four o’clock, she returned to H University, but Chang Linsheng was still there.

In the end, Lu Yinchu couldn’t resist calling Nanxi.

As for Chang Linsheng, he trusted him but was aware that his trust required some discounting.

There are many types of friendships in the world.

Some people unconditionally support whatever they consider to be right.

Some people, not so!

They are smart and idealistic, capable of looking at problems dialectically and making good cause-effect judgments, thereby deciding how to act in the best way…

Chang Linsheng is exactly that kind of person!

…

For a long time, friendship was of utmost importance to Lu Yinchu.

At least during his lost years, it provided him with the most powerfully needed support, especially Chang Linsheng!

On the phone, Lu Yinchu began speaking in a calm voice, “Mo Yan just showed me the contract…”

“Oh,” Nanxi responded.

Lu Yinchu said, “Your uncle included a clause in the supplemental agreement that I don’t quite understand…”

“You mean…

the one involving my mother?”

“Your mother?” The surprise in the man’s voice was unmistakable.

“Yes!” Nanxi nodded, somewhat at a loss for words.

“You see, Mr.

Lu, it’s like this.

My uncle told me that the shop houses some precious collections personally produced by my mother before she left home all those years ago.

He feels that the shop still has a bit of her in it, so…”

“Your mother left home?” His voice was as gentle as the wind, lightly brushing against Nanxi’s ear.

Standing in front of the window, light from the afternoon sun was spilling everywhere, infusing the courtyard with warmth and fragrance, creating a disarming atmosphere of implied birth.

Deeply inhaling, Nanxi said, “Yes, many years ago she left home…”

She didn’t say anything else, perhaps feeling that he was just someone with whom she’d had a few encounters.

They were not yet familiar with each other, let alone confidants.

Clearly, they were not at that level yet, at least for now.

After a moment of silence on the other end, he asked her in a nonchalant tone, “I would like to visit your uncle’s shop.

Would you be willing to accompany me?”

Nanxi was taken aback, “Right now?”

“Yes, I happen to have time today!”

Although hesitant, Nanxi eventually agreed, “Well…

okay!

I’ll go with you!”

“Okay.” He replied, “Are you currently at school?”

“Yes, I just got back!”

“Wait for ten minutes at the entrance…” he said.

…

As soon as she hung up the phone, Nanxi recalled that a teacher named Chen seemed to be looking for her.

At the very least, she needed to inform him of her situation.

However, she had barely taken a step when she saw Yang Su walking towards her, looking frustrated…

Caught by surprise, Nanxi walked over to her, “Susu…”

Yang Su: “Nanxi, who was that guy in the office just now?

So annoying!

He made me so angry!”

“What happened?”

Yang Su shook her head, “Nothing!

By the way, who called you just now?

Is everything alright!”

“Nothing happened.

It was just the prospective buyer of my uncle’s shop.

He called to say that he wanted to check out the environment and asked me to accompany him…

Susu, is Teacher Chen back?”

“Not yet, there’s only a man in the office…

It’s okay, really.

If something urgent has come up, you should go first.

When Chen comes back, I’ll explain for you!”

Nanxi furrowed her brows, but seeing that there were no other options, she had no choice but to agree for now, “Well, Susu, I owe you one!”

Yang Su: “Don’t be so formal!”

Glancing at the time, Nanxi couldn’t linger for much longer and immediately walked down the stairs.

En route, she saw Yang Su standing in the corridor, frowning.

Yang Su thought to herself, “I have to face that annoying guy again?”

Oh god…