Chapter 757 - 414: Youth Under the Setting Sun (Part 2)

Fortunately, Li Peifeng, the person involved, is willing, so it’s easy to handle!

"Mom, Dad, you guys rest first. Tomorrow morning, I’ll come to pick you up and take you to see the villa."

After settling them into the hotel, Li Peifeng and Wu Wenyue planned to return home, but Wu Ankang asked them to stay for a while for a chat.

The conversation revolved around their marriage and future. Li Peifeng noticed Wu Ankang’s concerns and reassured them multiple times, promising they would live a good life, which allowed them to leave.

"My mom asked me on the phone before whether you have a mistress outside."

On the way back to Longhu Qingqin, with only the two of them in the car, Wu Wenyue suddenly made a shocking statement.

"Auntie... why would she ask that?"

"Ha, do you think your parents are people who easily lie?"

Wu Wenyue rolled her eyes, "They’ve always avoided my parents. It was hard enough to have a meal together, and their attitude wasn’t very warm, so of course, my parents are imagining things."

"One thinks you have money now, so your parents look down on our family. The other guesses you might have a mistress they’ve met, and your parents feel guilty, so they’re avoiding us. Hmm, my mom’s guess is more accurate! I suspect she might have secretly chatted with Auntie and come to this conclusion from small signs."

Yu Huizhi can’t keep things to herself. If Gao Xiuhua keeps asking, she might show something on her face!

Li Peifeng felt a bit nervous, "So after Auntie asked that, how did you respond?"

"Of course, I said no." Wu Wenyue’s eyes were filled with sadness, but she smiled, "But little does she know, I’m the mistress."

"Don’t talk nonsense!"

Li Peifeng immediately held her hand and said seriously, "Brother Yue, you are my white moonlight, my dream girl, you’re definitely the first wife!"

You dare say this again in front of Zhao Qingge?

Wu Wenyue couldn’t be bothered to argue with him and continued, "I’m telling you this to remind you, paper can’t cover fire, you better be prepared for things to fall apart completely."

What’s there to prepare for? What’s the use of preparing?

If the day comes when all four girls’ families know the truth, any means will be in vain. What he could do, he has already done. The rest is up to fate.

"If the house catches fire, I take photos. If life goes awry, I sleep. When disaster strikes, I ignore it. If indecisive, I hang..."

Facing the incredulous Wu Wenyue, Li Peifeng optimistically and carefree chuckled, "Don’t worry, at worst, I just won’t live as a human."

Wu Wenyue’s mouth slightly opened, contemplating the meaning of his words. By the time they reached home, she understood, but her expression didn’t lighten. Instead, it became more serious, even a bit frightened:

"You mean, you’ve always been living as a human?"

"So, there’s an even more beastly side of you that hasn’t been revealed, right?"

...

The next morning, as agreed, Li Peifeng and Wu Wenyue drove to the hotel to pick up her parents and returned to the villa next to theirs, number 27.

For this, Wu Wenyue specifically instructed the construction team to delay their work by two hours to avoid meeting them.

After all, this house belongs to Xu Manning. Xu’s parents might come to check on the renovation progress, and if the workers chat a bit too freely, it could get exposed.

Li Peifeng hadn’t thought of this at first. He only realized it when he saw no workers in the room.

Cry and laugh, Wu Wenyue is really too considerate!

It might also be due to fearing the terrible outcome if Li Peifeng decided to really stop being human...

In any case, the session of showing the house to the elders went smoothly. Wu Ankang and Gao Xiuhua walked around the villa, leaving high praises, and then strolled out of the community, ready to catch a ride away.

"No need to see us off. You two get to work; your mom and I are going to the Forbidden City; tickets are already bought."

"Okay, take your time. Don’t forget to try the restaurants I recommended. Peifeng and I might not accompany you for dinner."

"Got it, got it. You two go on."

After the elderly couple left, Li Peifeng and Wu Wenyue also planned to walk from the community gate to the garage to get the car and head to school together.

They indeed have work to do today, which is filming a recruitment promo for Beihua University.

As May arrives, the campus is covered in lush greenery, with flowers blooming everywhere. The sunshine is radiant and warm, and the breeze carries the scent of flowers, making it a beautiful and pleasant season.

There aren’t many people on campus due to the seven-day holiday. Most teachers are off, and many students either go home or travel. But some remain, moving between dormitories, libraries, dining halls, labs, etc.

Li Peifeng and Wu Wenyue led the team through various buildings, gardens, or playgrounds on campus, shooting the outdoor scenes.

Even though the final cut would only be a five- or six-minute short video, it needed to than half of the campus facilities, so by the end of the day, only 50% of the filming was done.

By sunset, the crew reached the rooftop of the tallest building on campus, preparing to shoot a bird’s-eye view of the campus under the setting sun for the ending scene.

"From this angle, time-lapse photography, how’s that?"

"This spot is nice."

"It should take about half an hour for the sun to completely set."

"You all can head back first; I’ll stay and wait."

"No rush, let’s have dinner together after wrapping up."

"Sister Yue, what are we eating tonight?"

After a busy day, the girls chatted about the dinner feast, as the comfort of good food was especially welcoming in such exhaustion.

Li Peifeng didn’t pay much attention to their conversation, instead standing on the other side of the rooftop with the videographer and a few other guys, gazing at the North China University under the twilight, feeling more sentimental than anything, "I suddenly realized the campus looks so beautiful. Why didn’t I notice it before?"

Beside him, Shen Liao was smoking. He was amused by the question and choked on the smoke, "Cough, cough, you scoundrel, only near a breakup do you remember what’s good about the place."

"Don’t make silly metaphors. Don’t you think it’s beautiful?"

Li Peifeng pointed downwards, enchanted, "The afterglow falls on the buildings and people within the campus, reflecting in the waters of Gemini Lake. It’s as if Beihua University is bathing in the sincere twilight, the sunset dipping into an orange sea... This scene, hmm, I think it might look even more beautiful on film."

Bai Qingchuan, with a solemn expression, took a sip from a small wine flask he carried and casually said, "I reckon what you find beautiful isn’t the campus scenery, but your youth."

Li Peifeng remained silent, unable to deny that this was very true!

Six years at Beihua University have left him with so many wonderful memories. With graduation looming closer, he couldn’t help but feel a mix of emotions.

Shen Liao also felt a bit sentimental and, after a moment of silence, said, "You’ve graduated early, but everyone in our class wants to have a meal with you and take a group photo. How about after the holiday ends?"

"Sure, I’ll host."

Li Peifeng let out a soft breath, "Consider it my way of making up for taking a step ahead and not experiencing the graduation ceremony with everyone."

As time passes, my looks change, reminding me I’m no longer young.

Even if Li Peifeng lives longer, it’s time to bid farewell to his youth symbolized by his campus life.