Chapter 71: Unexpected Harvest (06)

  Time flew by in the blink of an eye. Chen Haonan and Xiao Nie sat facing each other, chatting freely, from discussing Chen Haonan's family situation to Xiao Nie's university life, and then to their respective dreams and ambitions, even talking about poetry and songs at length. From time to time, they both laughed happily, so carefree and unrestrained, speaking freely... But in the blink of an eye, several hours had passed, and they didn't even hear the bell for self-study.

  As soon as I came out of the Chinese department office, the dormitory building was about to close. If it wasn't for Teacher Xiao Nie reminding me by looking at her watch, Chen Haonan would have been in trouble. Although the night was already deep, but walking back to the dormitory, Chen Haonan still smiled and smiled at the curved moon in the sky, he didn't care about the chill of the winter wind...

  He slowly walked to the floor where his dormitory was located, Chen Haonan let out a soft sigh, but as soon as he thought about the many considerate words he had just exchanged with Teacher Xiao Nie, and the almost wanton laughter they had shared, he suddenly felt much more at ease. Unconsciously, he stopped his hurried footsteps, rubbed the back of his head and chuckled to himself, shaking his head and muttering softly: "Hehe, becoming such good friends with a teacher, it's really unthinkable..."

  However, just as Chen Haonan smiled foolishly and was about to take a step in the direction of his dormitory, a vague black shadow suddenly burst into his field of vision - his heart was frightened, but he still walked past with a stiff upper lip. Perhaps it was his footsteps that startled the black shadow, and it slowly turned around. However, at that moment, Chen Haonan found that the black shadow was none other than his class teacher Wang Ze.

  As Chen Haonan walked over slowly, Wang Ze hastily threw away the cigarette butt in his hand. However, for a moment he felt that both hands had nowhere to put them, and hurriedly took out another cigarette, hastily lit it...

  "Teacher——" Chen Haonan softly called out as he walked up to Wang Ze.

  "Oh, you're back!" Wang Ze lightly flicked the cigarette butt with his finger. Then, under the dim light, he glanced at Chen Haonan and asked, "Why did you come back to the dorm so late?"

  Chen Haonan was momentarily at a loss, but thinking that Teacher Nian had already called Wang Ze to explain the situation earlier, he gained some confidence and slowly said: "Just now in the Chinese department office, I was discussing some issues with Teacher Nian and forgot about the time, so..."

  "Hehe, you're quite close to Nie teacher, aren't you?" Wang Ze smiled mysteriously and patted Chen Haonan's shoulder, saying, "Nie teacher is a great talent in our school, she has published many works in various magazines and newspapers. You should learn from her when you have the chance!"

  Chen Haonan felt that the class teacher's tone was a bit strange, but he didn't say much either, just nodded lightly and replied simply: "I know..."

  "It's settled then, you're back and that's all that matters. It's getting late too, hurry up and go rest in your dorm!... Don't forget to cover yourself well with the blanket when you sleep, don't catch a cold!" Wang Ze said as he walked away, the cigarette butt in his hand glowing bright red in the darkness.

  "What's wrong with Wang Ze? He seems to have good intentions, but his words always sound so sour! ” Chen Haonan couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth as he watched Wang Ze walk away. After taking a deep breath and shaking his head slightly, he slowly pushed open the door to the dormitory...

  This night seemed to be nothing special, yet it was destined to be an unexpected night. As soon as he lay down, Chen Haonan quickly fell into a dreamland, and in the middle of the night, he didn't wake up or have nightmares - this was a peaceful night's sleep that he hadn't had for a long time. When he got up in the morning, he was even more spirited...

  A few days later, the composition was returned. On the back of that composition "Night Travel Inspiration", Chen Haonan found the beautiful handwriting left by Xiao Nie teacher. She wrote:

  Hao Nan:

  Firstly, I should and must observe a two-minute silence for you, perhaps also for your father, or even more so for many who shouldn't have left early...

  You are a lovely and filial child, but you are also an unfortunate child. Fate has made you bear the hardships of life ahead of time...

  You are a sensible and reasonable child, but you are also a miserable child. The trials of life have made you suffer the torment of family relationships ahead of time...

  I deeply understand your feelings along the way, but I'm sorry and worried that I can't offer you any help. Because - the only one who can help you is yourself, you need to bravely face those pains, turn them into motivation, and work hard to be a better version of yourself! Although so, I think I can be a listener for your heart's affairs, and also accompany you through all the storms. Except in class, please don't treat me as your teacher, I'm your friend... I believe you're the strongest man, and hardships are also a test for you, I think you'll definitely pass this test!

  I think you need to change a bit, "shedding blood but not tears" is the demeanor of a strong man, but every iron-like man also has a weak side, this is human nature. Although it's said that "men have tears but don't easily shed them", that's just because they haven't reached the point of heartbreak yet! You shouldn't always try to restrain your emotions and sadness, although tears can't represent or explain anything, they are also a normal emotional release for a person!

  I don't know if I'm right or wrong, but that's what I think. You tell me! The most natural people are the most beautiful, and I hope to see your most natural side!

  Don't always say you owe your father, actually you've done better than many people. Your father will also be quietly watching over you from heaven, he will understand you - as long as you have a heart, I think he will feel it, because the bond between parent and child is connected by blood!

  Also, you can't take the "guilt" towards your father as a burden, that's absolutely not what he wants to see, nor do I want to see it. I think your mom, your sister, all your relatives and friends don't want to see it either!

  You are a strong man! Light armor on the battlefield, you will do better... I am waiting for your dreams to come true! Come on! Come on!

  Your friend: Xiao Feng!/20XX-XX-XX

  Looking at Xiao Nie's message, Chen Haonan's hands trembled and his eyes quickly welled up with excited tears: He smiled through his tears...... After a sleepless night, his pillow was soaked.

  As Ouyang Yiweng said, this is indeed an unexpected "harvest". Gradually, due to the guidance and encouragement of Xiao Feng teacher, Chen Haonan picked up those scattered confidences again, facing the rising sun in the morning, he resolutely lifted his head and rushed forward...