Today is my first day at the new school, and my classmates are even more enthusiastic than I imagined. After class, they surrounded me and asked a bunch of questions:
"What's your favorite food?"
"Dragon Well Shrimp."
"What are your hobbies?"
"I like flowers."
"Shall we have a freshman welcome party tonight?" a girl asked.
"Sure, sure!" others chimed in.
"Then it's settled. Meet at Panwu Fried Skewers and Wraps at 7:30 tonight," the girl continued.
Soon, it was the appointed time, and I attended the party in casual attire. The skewers at this restaurant were especially delicious, each one carefully prepared. For foodies like me, having delicious food every day makes life far from monotonous. Here, I met a unique male classmate. He was handsome and different from others. While others were having a few drinks and busy eating, he was leisurely sipping a small cup of tea. He was quiet and reserved, leaving a deep impression to me. I quickly asked the classmate next to me:
"Do you know who the guy sitting over there is?"
"Oh, he's Su Jin, not someone who attracts much attention."
I immediately became interested in him and changed seats to chat with him:
"Hello, may I ask why you don't drink alcohol?"
"A thousand cups of wine in the red dust, one pot of tea for a thousand years of great undertakings."
These simple two lines of poetry were enough to fascinate me for a while. From the way he spoke, I inferred that he was a rather quiet and mysterious person.
"Huh? What are you talking about?"
"Drinking alcohol makes one more foolish, only speaking nonsense and boasting. Drinking tea makes one more sober, clear-minded in thoughts and deeds."
I thought about it, and what he said made sense. Usually, those who drink at parties end up making fools of themselves and leaving behind embarrassing moments.
"Do you want to exchange WeChat?" I asked.
"Sure." We added each other as WeChat friends.
Suddenly, his name and profile picture caught my attention.
"Would love to hug the evening breeze and transport the cotton bear?"
"Don't mind it."
His profile picture was a cute cartoon character, which made me even more interested in him due to the contrast.
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RomanceFollow the heartfelt tale of Li Haoyang and Su Jin as they navigate the complexities of their relationship amidst the backdrop of scenic landscapes and fleeting moments. With vivid imagery and profound emotions, this unfinished novel captures the es...
