Chapter 2193 - 710: Innocent University Girl, 2018_4

Yan City...

Just the pronunciation of these two words causes numerous images steeped in time to involuntarily appear before me.

The sycamores at the Agricultural University, the teaching buildings at the east campus, and the bustling crowd at the train station exit.

All the faded old scenes come back to life in the winter with this name.

...

"Life is uncertain, like a swan stepping on snow and mud."

When I first read this line from Su Dongpo, I always felt that there was a sense of impermanence and melancholy between the lines. Now, as I savor it again, I find warmth and comfort within.

Precisely because gatherings and separations are like swan traces on snow, those chance encounters become even more precious.

I look forward to meeting you in Yan City.

— Zhang Yan

(Paw print left by Orange: 000)

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Tang Song quietly finished reading and then carefully read the letter once more.

Feeling the sincere emotions conveyed within it.

He typed a response: "When you come to Yan City, I’ll accompany you to see those familiar places."

A moment later.

[Zhang Yan: "Okay, sure."]

Seeing her reply, Tang Song couldn’t help but laugh softly.

Zhang Yan when writing "short essays" and in reality seemed somewhat disconnected.

One is eager to express, with excellent literary talent; the other is shy and reserved, sparing in words.

Perhaps it is because of her upbringing that her emotions are so restrained.

Immediately, Tang Song thought of Ouyang Xianyue, who also liked poetry and calligraphy.

Zhang Yan’s delicate and gentle literary style and her restraint somewhat resemble the elegant and graceful Miss Ouyang.

But they are indeed people from completely different worlds.

If there’s an opportunity in the future, it might be possible to introduce them to each other.

They’ll both be in Shen City in the future, perhaps the lady can help the girl at the same desk to grow.

Just as he was pondering, a sound of light footsteps was heard.

Tang Song looked up and saw Qian Lele walking out from the guest bedroom.

After taking off the heavy winter clothes.

She was only wearing a white T-shirt and a gray plaid pleated skirt.

The lines of her long legs were light, her waist was slim, and the breath of youth was overwhelming.

The high ponytail swung gently as she moved, bringing a refreshing dynamic.

As their eyes met, Qian Lele did not shyly dodge as he had imagined.

Instead, she looked at him openly with bright phoenix eyes.

"Brother, are you drinking alcohol?"

"Yes," Tang Song raised his glass to indicate to her, "I poured you a glass too, it’s chilled, tastes nice."

"Got it, thanks, brother."

Qian Lele took the glass from his hand and sipped.

The sweet white bubbles burst on the tip of her tongue, carrying the aroma of peach and lychee.

"Wow, it’s delicious, sweet and sour like soda!" Her eyes lit up.

Tang Song looked at her, blinked, and suddenly said with a laugh, "The glass you drank from is mine."

"Oh?!" Qian Lele’s face froze, instantly blushing. She quickly put down the glass, "Sorry, brother, I... I didn’t do it on purpose."

"Haha, just kidding."

"..."

"But, a girl outside should never casually drink someone else’s offered alcohol. Even fruit wine has alcohol content."

"Oh." She nodded obediently, her voice soft and sticky like a good little sister listening to her brother’s advice.

...

"Ding~"

The two lightly clinked glasses, each taking a sip.

Tang Song leaned against the edge of the island, raising his hand to point at the brilliant night scene outside the window.

"Do you see those two tallest and brightest buildings? Like twin towers, that’s the Yan Province Financial Center, buildings A and B..."

"Further to the right, the building with the blue light strip is Cloud Stream Building. I mentioned Songmei Clothing to you before, their headquarters is on the 30th floor of that building..."

Tang Song introduced each landmark building representing the economic height of Yan City to her, in an affectionate tone.

Qian Lele listened quietly, trying hard to remember those names and concepts which were still a bit unfamiliar to her.

Whatever the brother said, she listened particularly carefully.

Occasionally, she would ask some naive questions, causing Tang Song to chuckle lightly.

The gentle atmosphere flowed between them, the neon outside layered their silhouettes on the floor-to-ceiling window.

...

Unbeknownst to them, a glass of sweet white sparkling wine was already empty.

Qian Lele’s cheeks were tinged with a blush, and her clear phoenix eyes became watery.

She had almost no tolerance for alcohol, and it was evident she was a little tipsy, her voice took on a slightly soft nasal tone, and her responses were half a beat slow, appearing particularly charmingly awkward.

Tang Song watched her cute demeanor, his eyes deepening with laughter.

Putting down his glass, he held her hand, leading her into the media room.

Professional cinema seating, a giant projection screen, and an array of game consoles...

For her, a typically disciplined Cinderella, everything here was like a new world full of temptations.

Under Tang Song’s guidance, combined with the effects of the alcohol.

The rebellious spark in her heart was quietly ignited.

Whether it was the thrilling racing games or immersive HD movies, they completely captivated her.

As the night deepened.

Cinderella completely forgot her proper task tonight of "helping brother clean the room."

Clearly, she would not be able to leave on time the next morning.

...

Meanwhile.

Beneath the night sky, Shen City was still brightly lit, full of tireless vitality.

A black Mercedes-Benz MPV smoothly drove on the spacious main road.

Shen Yuyan leaned back on the comfortable rear seat, quietly watching the swiftly retreating dazzling night scenery outside, feeling more excited, confident, and filled with anticipation than ever.

This "Smart Hardware Ecosystem Summit" held completely different significance for her.