Chapter 89: The School Beauty from Heaven

Chapter 89: The School Beauty from Heaven

CP fans have recently been celebrating a grand festival.

It's evident that Fish Brother has been in high spirits lately. Normally a man of few words and aloof demeanor, he has been updating his Facebook daily and even frequently responding to fans' comments in the comment section.

CP Fan: "Getting the offer in advance, are you so bold, Fish Brother?"

Pu Yu first claimed this nickname: "I have indeed been quite idle lately." CP fan: "Brother Yu, look at me, look at me, are you and Ning Shen really a couple?! You must answer me!"

High praise.

Pu Yu: "Isn't it obvious?"

CP fans: "It's not enough!! We need an official announcement!"

Pu Yu: "Wait for another two days; we do not advocate early romantic relationships."

CP fans: "Ahhhhhhh!"

"Is this really Brother Yu himself?!"

"Brother Fish has been quite active lately; it seems there's really good news on the horizon!"

"Just waiting for graduation, they must be concerned about the potential negative impact, planning to make their relationship official after they graduate!"

"I wait!!"

Ning Song's memories of graduation were hasty and sweltering.

Early in the morning, Chen Mo informed them that they would be taking a class group photo, as the weather forecast predicted an exceptionally hot day, so they got up at six to have it taken.

They had two graduation photos in total, one taken at the school gate and the other outside their own classroom. The latter could be taken at any time, but the former required a queue. Because of the heat, everyone was reluctant to line up, which resulted in a large crowd gathering at the main entrance by six o'clock.

Their class arrived late, everyone was waiting at the entrance to line up, and Ning Song spotted Lin Li, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.

Lin Li's academic record is not in Shangdong province; she had returned to her place of registration last year, and this should be her coming back after finishing her exams.

He seemed to be more radiant than before, with his hair tied up in a bun and makeup applied.

Across the crowd, they locked eyes. Lin Li pursed her lips and then ran to Li You's side.

Zheng Xiaobo also arrived, he came specifically to watch the excitement at their school, waving at Ning Song and the others.

Li You's class was lined up in front of their class. When it was their turn to take a photo, Ning Song noticed Lin Li standing in front of Li You.

Li You was tall, standing in the last row. Lin Li was relatively short among the boys in their class; he could have stood in the first row, but to be close to Li You, he chose the third row and kept on tiptoeing during the group photo.

Zheng Xiaobo is truly a great brother, holding his phone to record the entire event and capturing several close-up shots of Li You.

When their class finished taking photos, it was their turn for Class Three.

Since Pu Yu was the tallest boy in their class, the photographer placed him at the very center of the back row. Jin Yang had been trying to sneak closer to Pu Yu but, after looking around, moved to the side instead.

Qiao Qiao, on the other hand, stood on his tiptoes to stand shoulder to shoulder with Ning Song.

Many from Li You's class didn't leave entirely; they stayed to watch their class take photos. Other classes waiting also gathered around, and many people were using their phones to snap pictures of them.

Before their class photo session ended, short videos of their group photos were already spreading like wildfire in fan groups.

"They're standing together! They're standing together!"

"Shoulder touching! Shoulder touching!"

"Help, they look so good together! A couple graduating from the same class, sniff sniff!"

The photographer squatted down and shouted, "Three, two, one!"

Li You took out his phone and snapped a photo of them.

In the photo, Ning Song's smile was exceptionally beautiful. The morning light was just rising, casting an orange hue, and Pu Yu standing behind him looked even more gentle than usual.

Every time Li You saw Pu Yu and Ning Song together, he felt a sense of admiration.

They really did make a perfect match—height, looks, and demeanor all perfectly aligned. Only someone like Pu Yu could make him believe that Ning Song would be truly happy in the future.

For the rest of the day, they kept taking photos. Initially, they took individual shots, but later they moved on to large group photos, gathering more and more people until everyone was there.

Only Sheng Yan couldn't make it; he had left right after the graduation ceremony two days ago and was now in Oceania.

Deng Xun was responsible for taking their large group photo.

Li Qingyuan suddenly reached out, "Wait, wait!"

He took out his phone and made a video call to Sheng Yan.

The call connected, and Sheng Yan asked, "Finished?"

"Just need you. We can't leave you out," said Li Qingyuan.

Ning Song and the others laughed, making a commotion. Seeing a group of people, Sheng Yan asked, "What's going on?"

"We're including you in our group photo," Li Qingyuan said.

Thus, their only graduation group photo with Sheng Yan was born.

Li Qingyuan held up his phone, which displayed Sheng Yan.

In a very unique way, he participated in their final moments at Upper East School.

Ning Song loves this group photo the most because all his friends are in it. Everyone's poses are casual because Deng Xun kept teasing them, and the final snapshot captured everyone with bright smiles, including Pu Yu.

Li You stands on the far left, with his arm around Zheng Xiaobo's neck. Qiao Qiao rests his chin on his hands. On the left is Fan Duoduo, and on the right is Ning Song, who leans slightly backward, resting against Pu Yu's shoulder. Li Qingyuan stands at the front, holding his phone with both hands. The screen displays Sheng Yan wearing a baseball cap, dressed in a black T-shirt, looking exceptionally handsome.

They all agreed to post this picture together on Facebook.

Ning Song's last memory of Upper East School is of an exceptionally lush white ash tree-lined avenue, with the golden sunset casting its glow at the end. The cicadas sang long and loud as he and Pu Yu sat in the new car Ning Dad had bought, hearing the clock tower chime.

At the school gate, he saw many familiar faces. Among the expensive private cars, only Zheng Xiaobo drove their family's white van. Li You held the door open, talking to Qiao Qiao and Deng Xun. When Qiao Qiao spotted him, he waved eagerly, drawing everyone's attention.

He waved back through the car window, noticing Jin Yang staring at him with displeasure and Tang Zhenzhen with her incredibly gentle boyfriend.

Ning Song felt this moment was worth recording, so he took out his phone and snapped a picture of the traffic and crowd at the school gate. The sunlight danced on the car bodies, and he turned to look at the school gate, recalling the first time he entered Upper East Boys' School by bus.

On the second day of the holiday, Ning Song went back to his hometown with Ning Wei and Liu Fen.

He got accepted into Ian University, a great honor for the family. His relatives and friends threw him a celebration banquet.

Their hometown is a small town in Western Province. In his hometown, Ning Song received star treatment. Ning Wei took him around, and everywhere they went, there were crowds of villagers watching. They printed banners with his Olympiad gold medal, top exam scores, and acceptance into Ian University, hanging them everywhere. The grandeur made Ning Song feel a bit embarrassed.

Western Province is relatively poorer but has unique cultural and geographical features. His cousins showed him around, and Ning Song spent every day playing outside, and before he knew it, a week had passed.

Qiao Qiao urged him to come back soon: "You're not going to celebrate your birthday in your hometown, are you? We've prepared a surprise for you!"

Ning Song replied, "I'll be back next week!"

However, when they planned to return the following week, a typhoon hit, causing heavy rain in Shangdong Province, grounding all flights.

The relatives didn't want him to leave, so his uncle arranged a coming-of-age ceremony for him in the hometown.

The weather in Western Province was also affected, dropping by ten degrees. It was already cooler than Shangdong Province, so they started wearing long sleeves.

It began raining in the evening. Their house was long gone, and they stayed at his uncle's place, which was on the outskirts of the town. On his birthday morning, it started drizzling outside.

They booked a restaurant in town for his birthday celebration. The coming-of-age ceremony in Western Province differed from that in Shangdong Province, with many old traditions. Ning Song celebrated while live-streaming in the group chat.

Everyone wished him a happy birthday, and Pu Yu's mother and Pu Ying even called to congratulate him.

But Pu Yu remained silent.

Intuitively, Ning Song suspected Pu Yu would come to celebrate his birthday here.

Because if it were him, he would have done the same.

He felt a mix of nervousness and excitement, so he didn't contact Pu Yu either.

After celebrating during the day, by evening, the rain intensified. Ning Song grew worried about road safety and kept checking the weather while chatting with his elders.

By eight o'clock, he couldn't resist calling Pu Yu.

Pu Yu answered quickly: "Ning Ning."

Ning Song listened for a moment: "Where are you?"

Pu Yu said, "In the car."

Before Ning Song could ask more, Pu Yu explained: "I was planning to come celebrate with you, but I got stuck on the road."

Ning Song asked, "Where are you now?"

"A few dozen kilometers away from your place," Pu Yu said. "There's a roadblock ahead. I just checked, and they said it might take another two to three hours."

Ning Song became even more worried.

He lay in his room early, chatting with Pu Yu. Today's birthday was unique, with many interesting customs, which he shared with Pu Yu.

He had been eager to share these details, but the anticipation had built up inside him.

Pu Yu's route finally cleared, and the car started moving again. Ning Song tracked their location, watching the two dots get closer. He said, "I'm so excited."

Pu Yu chuckled softly.

Indeed, tracking each other's progress was more thrilling than any surprise. As the distance narrowed, their hearts raced faster, like a preview of happiness, making the joy more intense and lasting.

When they were just a few kilometers apart, Ning Song's excitement reached its peak. He grabbed an umbrella and sneaked out, walking along the town's road toward Pu Yu.

It was pitch dark after nightfall, with only distant streetlights illuminating the path. The rain was heavy, and the wind strong, making it hard to hold the umbrella steady. His legs were soaked, but this only added to his excitement. He ran under the umbrella, reaching the outskirts of the town, where the surroundings were vast and empty. On the quiet road, he saw a faint light, which grew brighter, transforming into a beam, then a flood of light. The headlights shone on him as he stood on the road, the rain pouring down like fireworks.

The car stopped a few meters away, and Pu Yu stepped out.

Ning Song felt shy, the prolonged excitement causing goosebumps. It might also have been due to the cold wind. His shoulders hunched slightly as he smiled at Pu Yu.

Pu Yu took his backpack from the car and paid the driver. Ning Song stood beside him, holding the umbrella.

Pu Yu had taken a taxi, and the driver kept glancing at him.

Because he was too beautiful.

In such a quiet countryside, seeing such a handsome young man in the rain felt almost surreal.

After paying, as the driver turned the car around, the world seemed to plunge into darkness, but Ning Song found himself in his lover's embrace. Pu Yu hugged him tightly.

Pu Yu touched his arm: "Why didn't you wear more clothes? Are you cold?"

Ning Song shook his head, turning on the flashlight of his phone, casting a small beam of light on the ground.

Their warm breaths intertwined. Kissing was inevitable, and their damp emotions needed release. So Ning Song leaned in to kiss Pu Yu.

In the dim light, the young man's eyes were full of love. A week apart seemed unbearable, and the sweet kiss was intoxicating. It wasn't intense but deeply tender, as cool lips warmed and softened.

The sky is vast, the rain is heavy, and the wind is strong. There wouldn’t be such intense purity in any other time of life. Standing in the rain, they could kiss for a very, very long time.