Chapter Twenty: Farewell (I)

  He Xiying is about to go abroad, he originally didn't let me see him off because he didn't want to face that sad scene, but I insisted on going to see him off, so we made an appointment at the airport over the phone.

  The sky was gray and overcast, as if it were going to rain. A sense of desolation arose from the heart, perhaps today would be our last meeting, I thought.

  I got up very early and started packing. I changed my usual plain clothes, although I like dresses, they are mostly light-colored skirts. Today, I wore a dress with beautiful flowers and lace edges, the color is much brighter than usual. Looking in the mirror, it's still lively and lovely. I think I will always have an unforgettable affection for flowers, originally I was a girl who liked both the elegance of lotus flowers and the brightness of peonies.

  I didn't want Dad to drive me, so I decided to take a taxi to the airport myself. In case there are many people at home, it's better not to let them worry about nothing. Otherwise, they will ask me again.

  Standing on the road in front of the residential area waiting for a car, the wall outside the yard was full of blooming roses. Those flowers were very beautiful, feeling like a red cloud on my heart, beautiful and fragrant.

  A black sedan stopped in front of me, the window rolled down, and He Xiyin poked her head out to say to me: "Qing Yi, get in."

  "He Xiying continued to say: 'You go to the airport by yourself, it's too far and very troublesome. Let's go together, okay? Sorry, I should have thought of telling you yesterday.' As he spoke, I got on the car."

  He has always been thinking for me.

  He Xiying's father was driving, he sat beside his father, and his mother and I were sitting in the back.

  His father turned around and smiled at me, I started waving: "Uncle He, hello!"

  "Hello!" At first glance, I thought his father was a kind and outgoing person.

  I sat beside his mother. I also smiled and greeted her: "Auntie, hello!"

  His mother, a beautiful middle-aged woman, was dressed elegantly and had an elegant temperament, giving people a sense of closeness.

  My initial impression was that they had a harmonious family and were all knowledgeable and reasonable people.

  "Xiao Yi, Xi Ying always mentions you, you've helped him a lot!" his mom said with a smile.

  "Oh, he gave me a lot of help!" I said.

  "Yes, classmates should help each other, improve together and make progress together."

  "After Xiaoying left, the house won't be lively anymore, there will be fewer quarrels, and the whole house will feel empty. You must come to play often!" Auntie said with a tinge of sadness.

  "Alright, Auntie, don't worry! I'll go." I imagined what would happen after He Xiyue left.

  The car was driving on the road to the airport, and the scenery outside the window was passing by in front of my eyes. Outside the window was a beautiful scene, like a green garden, with tall trees planted along the roadside, and the fragrant camphor tree was in full bloom, while the high-rise buildings stood densely together, showing off the prosperity of this city.

  We're almost at the airport, and the car is already on the highway. We didn't say another word to each other, everyone remained silent, as if the scene of parting was about to arrive, and in our hearts, we were brewing a reluctance to let go.

  Yes, He Xiying is about to leave, and at this moment I still can't imagine how I will be after he leaves. I still can't imagine what kind of mood I will have on the day he leaves.

  Those times when he was there were so beautiful, and suddenly he would be far away, far away from this land. What kind of mood will he, I, we face?

  No matter what, he will have to leave, and even if it's heartbreaking, we must face it.