Chapter 387: Don't (Final Chapter Part 1)

  "Yun'er, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" Qiao Hui walked out and said, "It doesn't matter about the class division, we can still study together and play together." I wiped away my tears: "I'm not crying, just got some sand in my eyes." No choice, when soldiers come, use military tactics; when water comes, use earth to block it. Who made me long for a second chance at youth? This is also considered fulfilling a dream, right? So, husband and son, wait for me, I will find you.

  I took a deep breath, and the rural air twenty years ago was indeed good. I closed my eyes and took another deep breath. Now, I need to think carefully about how this time-traveling girl should rewalk her youth path and change her life.

  "Alright, let's go." Walking on the familiar rural path, breathing in the fresh morning air, but before my eyes are the winding roads that have become wide and flat after many years. There aren't many pedestrians on the road, instead, all sorts of small cars are speeding by.

  So, is my return good or bad? I'm a bit confused, or am I still dreaming or awake now? Is everything just a dream of mine? But which one is the dream and which one is reality? I'm a bit entangled, a bit bewildered, a bit frightened, and a bit apprehensive.

  "Yun'er, you've crossed the single-plank bridge, be careful!" Cui Hua shouted loudly. "Yun'er, don't think nonsense, we won't be separated. Walk carefully!"

  "Be careful, Yun'er, your foot......ah!" Cried out in alarm. I belatedly looked down and oh no, my foot was off the edge, my body involuntarily tilting to one side. Below the single-plank bridge was a small river, although the water wasn't deep, but the distance from the bridge to the water's surface was quite far, if I fell it wouldn't be fatal but I'd definitely get hurt.

  Woe is me, why am I so unlucky? The emotions from the last time I returned haven't even settled down yet, and now I'm feeling so devastated. Will I be sent back again with just one fall? A thousand thoughts flashed through my mind as I closed my eyes in resignation, waiting for a tragic ending. But in an instant, my body was lifted into the air, and then thrown into a warm embrace.

  Is that Hui Jie? How can you be so brave and capable to run over and save me? I'm so touched. But something doesn't feel right, this hug is bigger than Hui Jie's, it smells so good, a light and refreshing scent.

  A soft laugh sounded in my ear, and I suddenly opened my eyes. Wow, a handsome face appeared before me, with a pair of eyes that seemed to be smiling but not quite, thick black eyebrows, a straight nose bridge, and sensual lips slightly curled up. This is an extremely handsome guy, seems to be comparable to my husband, but much younger than him.

  "What, didn't you faint?" What, is this handsome young man talking to me? I'm infatuated again: "Uh, I...I..." How embarrassing, aren't I an adult? It's not like I've never seen a handsome guy before, isn't there one at home? But it's true that besides my husband, no other man has ever held me.

  Look at our situation, wow, it's so dangerous! We're still standing on the single-plank bridge, and I'm actually leaning against him. Wow, what a gain! My heart is secretly laughing, but my face can't help but turn red. I straighten up, ready to walk over, but my feet don't listen, they're so soft that I can't even move a step.

  The young man let out a light laugh, and with one swift motion, he scooped me up in his arms and started walking towards the opposite direction. What strong arms, what a powerful heartbeat! I was so embarrassed that I buried my head in his chest, listening to the sound of his strong heartbeat, smelling the pleasant scent on him, and I almost lost myself for a moment.

  He put me down gently on the opposite side, stood up straight, and I took a look - wow, he's over 1.74 meters tall! No wonder my petite body was so easy to carry.

  Qiao Wei rushed over to us on the road, her face pale with worry, and asked urgently, "I was so scared, Yun Er, are you okay?" She touched my arm and leg, then let out a sigh of relief. "You little sleepyhead, how can you even fall asleep while walking?" I glanced at the young man beside me, feeling embarrassed...

  Qiao Wei suddenly came to her senses and hastily thanked him: "Thank you, Xiao Yang! Luckily there was you today, otherwise it would have been too frightening." The young man smiled slightly: "It's nothing, don't mention it." I secretly asked Qiao Wei: "Sister Wei, is his name Xiao Yang? How do you know him?"

  Qiao Wei lightly knocked on my forehead, "I knew you were confused, you also know him, he just came this summer vacation"

  I shook my head in confusion, no impression, of course I didn't have any impression. "Think again, it's Yulan Auntie's brother, you played with him a lot when you were young." Yulan Auntie's brother? I tried hard to think, and indeed there was a bit of vague memory, a little fat kid?

  "Little fatty, right?" I couldn't help but ask. Xiao Yang walked over: "Right, I'm the little fatty from childhood, you finally remember me, Little Sleepyhead." "Then why did you grow up to be so handsome? You're making me unrecognizable. Can't blame me, can only blame yourself." It turned out to be a childhood playmate. They say girls change eighteen times after growing up, but I think boys change even more than that. Sigh, why didn't I change much? Looks like I need to study this issue carefully.

  "Alright, nothing's wrong. Let's go. Let's go." Cuihua pulled me forward, "By the way, Xiao Yang, you're also in 9th grade now, right? It would be great if we were in the same class." Really, having such a handsome guy as a classmate would make my school days worthwhile.

  I suddenly thought of a question: "Hey, Xiao Shuai Ge, didn't you come from your home today? Your home seems to be quite far away!" When I called him handsome, Xiao Yang's face turned slightly red. Wow, the big handsome guy is shy! "My home is in the mountains, and I came to my sister's house yesterday." It wasn't until after a while that he said this.

  All the way chatting and laughing, walking happily. My mood is like this late summer breeze, cool and refreshing. Since fate has arranged it this way, there must be a reason for it. I can only follow nature, do my best, be the best version of myself, and make the best changes. The rice fields on both sides of the small road are lush and green, some have already sprouted ears, and soon it will be harvest season again. Great! Can feel that busy joy again.

  That pure and unique rural atmosphere has deeply intoxicated me. Thinking about the future, every day rushing around in a city made of steel and concrete is really not as carefree as living among these fields.

  Along the way, they ran into some young boys and girls of similar age, and for a moment, they couldn't tell who was who. Cui Wei chatted with several girls, and seeing their excited and shy expressions as they looked at Xiao Yang, it was clear that they were captivated by this guy.

  Yes, which girl doesn't have a crush? Thinking back to my youth, didn't I... My heart suddenly skipped a beat. According to the many time-travel dramas and experiences I've seen, Xiao Yang's appearance should be an anomaly, and it will somehow involve me. In fact, it already has, hasn't it? That hug on the single-log bridge just now, that pounding heartbeat, those teasing eyes are really attractive.

  But I still want to see the one who has been tormenting me in my dreams for a long time. Will the old him still be there? Will we still be in the same class? What kind of encounter will we have? Will he still avoid my gaze like before? The more I think about it, the more anxious I become, knowing the outcome but unable to forget.

  The former self was so humble, never daring to face his own heart, never daring to reveal even a little emotion, never daring to face him openly. In front of him, he always felt like an ugly duckling that could never become a white swan, without confidence, only retreat; no composure, only weakness; no courage, only tension.

  Always secretly thinking of him when no one is around. Sigh, they say a girl's feelings are like poetry, maybe secretly thinking of someone is also a kind of happiness. I wonder if I still have feelings for him now? Wow, I'm really looking forward to it!

  All the way chatting and laughing, all the way thinking wildly, walking through the nine-bend eighteen-turn rural path, then walking a slightly wider road, passing through two small villages, finally crossing a small hillside, our destination - Meiling Middle School is in sight.

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