The first ray of sunshine in the new year poured into the room as Lu Chixiao opened the floor-to-ceiling curtains.
Xu Suizhu was wrapped in a velvet quilt and turned over. She was too lazy to think about it in bed.
However, Lu Chixiao was already fully dressed. He sat on the edge of the bed refreshed and patted her head softly: "It's half past nine. Didn't you say you'd be there at half past ten? Is it in time?"
"It's too late!" Xu Suizhu wailed, pulling up the quilt to cover her face, "It's all your fault!"
Lu Chixiao chuckled, pulling away the quilt for her, and picked her up to go to the bathroom to wash up.
Xu Suizhu didn't care and took the time to brush her teeth and wash her face.
Fortunately, she looked beautiful even without makeup. She saved time on makeup and only put on some herbal nourishing lotion and lip balm. Even so, her skin was still white, rosy, elastic and pink.
Lu Chixiao brought a cashmere coat and put it on her.
Today, the two of them are wearing couple's outfits - his is a black double-breasted trench coat, and she is wearing a camel single-button waistband.
The collar of the coat is opened a little low, revealing the black lapel cashmere sweater underneath. The cashmere material was selected by her mother-in-law from the cashmere city in the north. It was hand-made by the master of Jin Tailor, the No. 1 department store in Kyoto.
You can't buy anything exactly like this in the store.
The velvet-lined cowhide boots with small wedge heels were a gift brought back from abroad by Professor Fan. The accessories include a diamond necklace given by Baozi’s father, an emerald jade bracelet given by her mother-in-law, a Rolex couple watch given by the Qu family, and a bracelet on the wrist.
This small camel leather bag looks low-key at first glance, but is luxurious at the next level.
Zhang Xueqin borrowed her work phone to call the school and told her the process of the class reunion: gather at the school auditorium to sign in at 10:30 in the morning, take a group photo, move to the Youpeng Hotel opposite the school for dinner at 11:30, and have a carnival at 2 p.m.
Okay, tea party, let’s disperse at half past four.
Xu Suizhu was not sure whether her classmates would bring their family members. If no one else did, it would be awkward for her to bring their family members.
So the original plan was to arrive at Fangda University early, first go to the staff community to visit Principal Lu, and then go to the auditorium to sign in. If no one except her brought family members, then Daddy Baozi would be sent to Principal Lu's house.
As a result, I got up late because of what I did last night.
Xu Suizhu glared at the culprit with resentment.
Lu Chixiao curled his lips, pulled the person into his arms and coaxed: "There's nothing to worry about. If you think it's not good for me to visit alone, then wait until you finish the class reunion and go together. If that doesn't work, tomorrow
It's okay to go see his old man. Today is New Year's Day. Maybe there are other visitors at his home."
That’s all there is to it.
Fortunately, at noon, there were no cars on the road, so we drove smoothly all the way to the main entrance of Fangda.
These days, the means of transportation for faculty and staff is basically bicycles. The faculty dormitories are near the school. Very few people come to work on four wheels. Parking is not that particular. They just find a corner to park in front of the school, and the two of them give each other a try.
They straightened their clothes, put on a light brown couple's scarf, and walked hand in hand to the small auditorium.
It's also a coincidence.
After retiring, President Lu still maintained the habit of walking on campus every day, even during holidays.
The two parties coincidentally met on the Ginkgo Avenue where the yellow leaves were flying.
When Principal Lu learned that Xu Suizhu was going to attend the 8th and 9th class reunion, he waved his hand nonchalantly: "Go ahead! Don't be late! Xiao Lu was eating at my place for lunch. After the class reunion, let him pick you up tonight.
Come to my house for dinner.”
Lu Chixiao originally wanted to send the child's mother to the auditorium to sign in, but Principal Lu pulled her away: "Xiao Xu is having a class reunion, why are you going to join in the fun? Come on! Come to my house and talk about your grandfather's current situation."
Xu Suizhu also said: "There is no need to take the journey with you. Just accompany Mr. Lu home. I will go there by myself. By the way, don't forget the things in the car."
After finishing the instructions, I said goodbye to Principal Lu, stepped on the crisp fallen leaves, and walked towards the small auditorium pointed by the road sign.
Lu Chixiao: "..."
Let him say a few words about safety before leaving!
Principal Lu couldn't help but be happy: "We've gone far away, but why are you still watching! My son is so sticky even though he can play soy sauce? The two of us have a very good relationship!"
"Of course!" Mr. Lu said without changing his expression in the face of Mr. Lu's joking, "If your relationship is not good, no one will bring you wine or tea."
When Principal Lu heard that he was going to give him a health wine that would keep him drunk even when he was drunk, and a special three treasure tea that was comparable to tribute tea, he didn't have the energy to make fun of him, so he urged him to go to the car to get it: "Let's go, let's take it and brew it at home."
I won’t drink a pot for free. I heard from your grandfather that your wife has opened a school. I will introduce some important old teachers to her later. How about it? Isn’t this a good gift in return? "
"good."
"..."
Why are you okay? Just pretend, kid! Why did Lao Lu make that phone call? It’s not because of your request. He sounds so cold, but he secretly cares more about Xiao Xu’s career.
…
On that side, Xu Suizhu successfully reached the small auditorium with a few clicks.
On the door of the auditorium, a banner with yellow characters on a red background that read "Warm congratulations to the 89th Printing and Dyeing Department Alumni Association on its complete success" was hung.
That's right here.
Xu Suizhu raised his feet and walked inside.
"Classmates! Guess who is here!"
Zhang Xueqin was the first to see her coming in. She clapped her hands and asked everyone to guess excitedly.
"Wang Xiaoyu!"
"Chen Yang hasn't arrived yet."
"It can't be Liu Haiyan, right?"
As soon as these words came out, there was an instant chill.
Everyone had heard about Liu Haiyan, but they didn't expect that an outstanding student who was as good as Xu Suizhu would be in jail. When they learned the truth, everyone was shocked.
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Zhang Xueqin glared at the boy who had silenced the atmosphere, pulled Xu Suizhu over, and announced with a smile, "Hey! It's our beautiful and charming Ms. Xu Suizhu! Everyone is not applauding to welcome her!"
The male students took the lead in cheering and applauding.
Back then, many of them liked Xu Suizhu, who was beautiful, gentle, and intelligent. There were no boys who didn't like such a girl.
It's just that Xu Suizhu is very low-key. Apart from attending classes and working part-time, she spends most of her time studying in the library. She is rarely seen participating in spring and autumn outings organized by her class. Later, I don't know who told her that she didn't have sex during college.
No one dared to muster the courage to chase her.
Until the eve of graduation, the incident broke out...
In fact, not many people believed it at the time, but the news spread throughout the department. It seems that some people saw those unsightly photos with their own eyes, and the love in their hearts collapsed.
Fortunately, facing graduation, everyone was busy running around the department office and graduation office, and then they separated and went their separate ways. After that, each of them had a family. Even though he occasionally recalled his college days in the busy and trivial time, he still thought of the girl he once loved.
I sighed "It's a pity" in my heart.
Not long ago, the news came that Liu Haiyan was in jail. While I couldn't believe it, I couldn't help but regret why I didn't ask her before, and I didn't bother to inquire afterward. The truth was actually there all along, but they chose to believe the rumors.
Seeing Xu Suizhu again, in addition to deep regret, they also owed her an apology.