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Sitting at the edge of the table, Ye Mingshang held a glass of red wine, watching his happy and laughing classmates with a hint of envy. Sometimes being ordinary is really nice; because it is ordinary, happiness can be quite simple.
Old Ma also sat beside him with a glass of red wine, teasingly observing Ye Mingshang's somewhat infatuated expression. "What’s up? Have you taken a liking to some girl?"
"Get lost," Ye Mingshang replied with a laugh.
"Hey! I’m just saying, Ming Shang, you seem to be in a good mood today, always smiling. I've known you for so long and haven't seen you smile much," Old Ma asked.
"Is that bad?" Ye Mingshang smiled at him.
"No, how could it be? Actually, this is great. You used to always have a serious face, looking like you didn’t want anyone near you. Honestly, it was quite scary. Now you look quite friendly; this is good," Old Ma said sincerely after taking a sip of his wine.
"Yeah, this is good," Ye Mingshang said softly, as if speaking to Old Ma or perhaps to himself.
"What did you say?"
"Nothing." Ye Mingshang shook his head and set down his glass.
"You can drink at your own pace; I'm starving. They’ve prepared the food, but this little bit isn’t enough," Ye Mingshang said as he stretched and headed straight for the nearest dining table.
"Are you finally willing to accept others?" Old Ma's gaze drifted off, and for a moment he seemed like a different person. "This is good..."
"Uncle, would you like to dance?" A clear voice pulled Old Ma back.
"Xiao Wei..." Old Ma's gaze immediately became entranced. The young girl in front of him, in her early twenties, looked so much like his late wife! He hadn’t noticed before due to the crowd, but now standing right in front of him, he could see it clearly. Is there really someone in the world who looks so similar?!
"Hehe, Uncle, don’t you know it's rude to stare at girls?" The girl giggled as she noticed Old Ma's dazed expression.
"Uh... I'm sorry." Old Ma suddenly felt a bit awkward, his old face turning red.
"Oh~ Uncle is so shy, how cute." The girl couldn't help but tease.
"Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore. Let's dance together." Seeing Old Ma's face getting even redder, the girl wiped away her tears of laughter and reached out her hand.
"Oh... okay." Old Ma dazedly took the girl's hand.
It was soft and gentle, just like Xiao Wei...
Ye Mingshang, who was enjoying his meal, also noticed the situation with Old Ma and couldn't help but curve his lips into a smile.
"After waiting for so many years, have you finally waited for this moment? It seems you can let go now." While feeling happy for Old Ma, Ye Mingshang took a few bites of an unknown meat dish and gulped down some expensive red wine. As he put it, eating like this isn't taking advantage of you; it's celebrating for you.
The meal lasted a long time; since it was a rare occasion, they had to enjoy it to the fullest. Aside from those like Ye Mingshang who were purely there to eat, most people started expressing their feelings to their crushes after they had eaten enough.
University is a wonderful time. Aside from those bookworms who only know how to study, for most people, university is the best time for romance. How many people work hard to get into university just to have a good relationship? If you're reading this, you might be one of them.
University life is youthful and beautiful. Unlike the tense studying in middle and high school, university life is much more relaxed. As long as you're willing to take some time to study, graduating is definitely not a problem. And such free time naturally requires a suitable partner to spend it with; it's not just boys who think this way—girls feel the same.
Today, many classmates expressed their feelings to their crushes in this setting. Of course, there were still more boys than girls among them. What made them happy was that the girls who usually ignored them surprisingly agreed to their requests. Perhaps it was influenced by the atmosphere or maybe they already had feelings but were too shy to say anything. Regardless, today they were all successful; they finally obtained that piece of happiness that is most worth having in university.
Seeing all this, Ye Mingshang was still eating heartily, but inside he felt a bit jealous—jealous of their simplicity because being ordinary made things easier for them. Their happiness seemed within reach; they just needed to put in a little effort. However, obtaining his own happiness felt more difficult than climbing to the sky.
Behind him, a short-haired girl bit her lip, her eyes filled with reluctance and pity. She seemed to sense Ye Mingshang's sudden loneliness; she still liked this Boy who had rejected her.
The girl quietly walked over to him, accompanying him as they both ate heartily. However, she choked on her food because she wasn't used to eating so quickly. Ye Mingshang handed over a glass of red wine and looked deeply at the girl who was trying to comfort herself in this way. He then continued to pretend to be indifferent, focusing on his food and drink, but no one noticed a tear sliding down from the corner of his eye, which he magically dried up.
"Hey, you stepped on my foot again!" The girl pouted in dissatisfaction at Old Ma.
Old Ma repeatedly apologized and, after receiving her forgiveness, made an effort to control his steps. Gradually, he became infatuated with the girl's face, which, while not stunning, was still quite delicate. His gaze was like that of someone looking at their beloved, filled with singular devotion.
Nearby, others noticed Old Ma's expression and began to smirk mischievously, teasing that Xiao Wei was going to run off with the big boss and become his mistress. This prompted immediate rebuttals from some, claiming it was a case of delayed true love. Some girls who had a thing for older men looked at Old Ma's affectionate gaze with envy.
Although the girl was somewhat outgoing, being watched by so many made her blush. She glanced at Old Ma, who seemed oblivious to everything else as he gazed at her intently. Annoyed, she gave him a light tap.
"Are you just going to stare at me? Aren't you going to ask my name?"
"Huh? Oh, what's your name?" Old Ma was caught off guard by the question.
"Shouldn't you introduce yourself before asking a girl's name?" The girl shot him a disapproving look.
"Um, I'm Ma Mingguang; you can call me Old Ma."
"That's a nice name. Mingguang means light; it's very positive! I'm Tang Xiaowei."
Upon hearing her name, Old Ma felt as if he had been struck by lightning. Could it really be her?
"Xiao Wei..." Old Ma's gaze softened even more as tears welled up in his eyes and fell down the creases of his face.
Seeing the mix of emotions in Old Ma's eyes—both touching and sorrowful—the girl felt a pang of sympathy and sadness. Without saying a word, she gently reached out with her slender finger to wipe away the tears that had fallen from Old Ma's eyes.
"Why are you crying? Why are you looking at me like that? Is it because of some unforgettable pain? Or is it because I resemble someone you know?" Tang Xiaowei whispered softly.
Old Ma gathered his emotions, gazing tenderly at the girl before him, who looked almost identical to someone from his memories. In a mature yet somewhat hoarse voice, he gently replied, "Yes, you really look like her, so much so."
The girl pursed her lips and said, "I don't want to dance anymore. Let's go over there. Can you tell me your story?"
"Okay."
...
Sitting across from Old Ma and observing this sorrowful man, the girl felt a mix of pity and envy. The girl in the story was truly remarkable; she had sacrificed so much for love. They were meant to be together. Yet, fate cruelly separated them, leaving this pitiful man to exist alone in the world.
Unknowingly, the girl became engrossed in the story, as if she had become the protagonist herself. She was the one whom Ma Mingguang deeply loved and who waited for him tirelessly until Old Ma finished an entire bottle of wine, marking the end of the tale.
The girl stood up and walked in front of Old Ma, bending down to meet him at eye level. With the same tenderness in her gaze, she reached out her fair hand to gently stroke Old Ma's somewhat rough face. Then she leaned closer and whispered softly into his ear.
"Do you know why I sought you out? Because... I actually knew you... a long, long time ago, even back in our past lives..."
Old Ma stared blankly ahead, slowly wrapping his arms around the girl. Feeling the familiar scent and sensation, he closed his eyes as tears streamed down his face once more. His voice choked with emotion as he sobbed softly, "I knew it from the very beginning. I knew you would never leave me. I knew that as long as I waited, one day you would come back."
Old Ma tightly embraced the soft jade in his arms, taking a deep breath before continuing:
"Finally, you are back... After so many years, you have finally returned!" At this point, Old Ma was already in tears, gently pressing on Tang Xiaowei's shoulder and looking at her with tear-filled eyes. "Promise me, never leave me again."
Tang Xiaowei looked at this pitiful man with tender affection and softly replied, "I promise."
"Together! Together! Together!"
"Together! Together! Together!"
The classmates had gathered around at some point, clapping their hands and cheerfully shouting.
Tang Xiaowei felt a bit shy and lowered her head deeply. Old Ma said nothing and pulled her into his embrace, demonstrating his determination through action.
"Oh!!!"
The classmates cheered joyfully, sending their blessings to this couple with a significant age difference. Some who had already become couples exchanged affectionate glances before sharing a kiss.
Ye Mingshang paused his actions and looked at the two in the center with satisfaction:
"After all these years, we finally waited for this moment."
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