Chapter 187.1
Editor: Jodi
“I always thought you must be really smart. Otherwise how else could you not pay attention in class, not necessarily do your homework after school, and still manage to rank in the top 60 every time?”
“Maybe I cheated?”
“There’s no need for that. Xu Sheng’s grades were always just average, but as long as he was willing to donate a building, he could still stay in the class. However you don’t lack money, so there was no reason for you to outsmart the proctor just to cheat.”
Smiling, Cheng Yu kissed him lightly. “So in your heart, I’m actually a decent person.”
“You’ve always been a decent person.” Lin An Lan said gently.
Although Cheng Yu hadn’t been a major part of his high school and university years, the impression he had of him in his limited memories were all positive and pleasant.
It was probably because the first time he saw him, Cheng Yu was standing on the podium, full of spirit and youthful arrogance that couldn’t be hidden. He liked this image of a life that hadn’t yet encountered setbacks, so he instinctively felt that Cheng Yu must be a wonderful person.
And because of this, when he discovered that Cheng Yu hadn’t lived a life free of hardships, he grew to appreciate him even more.
“Whether it was in high school or university, I actually never really hated you. I just kept my distance because I thought it was better for you. But I actually remember a lot about you.”
Lin An Lan recalled, “At the high school sports meet, you came in first in the 800 meters and also won the high jump, if I remember correctly. In university, you joined a lot of clubs. After I left the Literature Club, you stayed and even published an article in the school newspaper. I thought your writing was quite good—many sentences were very well-crafted. I remember during our second year, your class won the basketball tournament, right?”
Cheng Yu nodded in surprise, “Yes, we ended up winning against the Computer Science class.”
“I just remember that you won. At that time, I was on my way to the supermarket, passing by the sports field, and I saw everyone cheering, many calling out your name. I looked back and saw you making a shot, so I watched for a while. But I was standing quite far away under a tree, so you probably didn’t see me.”
Cheng Yu indeed hadn’t seen him. He thought back to it carefully, but could only remember the intensity of the game he had played at that time, as well as the elation he had felt after winning the championship.
“I really didn’t see you.”
Lin An Lan smiled, “Of course, otherwise you would have probably come to find me afterward.”
“En.” Cheng Yu said, “I definitely would have come to find you.”
If only he had known that Lin An Lan was watching him silently from a distance not far away.
Lin An Lan suddenly felt that those past memories were actually quite nice.
Although they had missed each other and didn’t fall in love, they had always been in each other’s sights, always within the trajectory of each other’s lives.
They existed within the same life trajectory, their figures intertwined in each other’s lives, like two clouds in the same sky—sometimes close, sometimes far, sometimes watching each other from a distance, and sometimes drifting away quietly.
They shared common traces, so they had endless topics to talk about. Even though the past held regrets and missed opportunities, it also secretly held beauty.
“I’ve also seen you in your graduation gown.” Lin An Lan said softly. “At that time, I was returning a book to the library and happened to see you taking pictures not far away. You were smiling so happily, and I thought to myself, this might be the last time we’d be in the same place.”
Cheng Yu laughed, “It’s not that simple. I’m not going to leave your life that easily.”
Lin An Lan laughed too and kissed him, “En.”
“But I never expected that you met me so many times and secretly watched me.”
Cheng Yu was overjoyed, “That makes me so happy.”
“I’m also really happy.” Lin An Lan said. “I never expected that I’d remember all these things.”
He had thought he’d long forgotten them, since they were just fleeting glimpses or brief moments—just tiny specks in the vast ocean of his long life.
But unexpectedly, he still remembered them, and even recalled how Cheng Yu looked at the time, as well as his own feelings at the time.
Holding him close, Cheng Yu said shamelessly, “It must be because I’m special. Which is why even though you had promised Jiang Xu that you wouldn’t pay attention to me, you still secretly kept an eye on me whenever we crossed paths.”
Lin An Lan rarely saw him so confident in their relationship, and so couldn’t help but agree, “Yes, I think so too.”
He smiled warmly, “It must be because you’re so special that even after all this time, I can still remember.”
Cheng Yu was overjoyed and held him tightly, showering him with kisses.
He of course knew that they shouldn’t do anything too intimate with the wedding tomorrow, however he couldn’t contain his excitement. In the end, he and Lin An Lan made love once more, which finally calmed the overflowing joy in his heart.
Now, Lin An Lan was feeling a bit sleepy. And nestled in Cheng Yu’s arms, he said, “Let’s sleep. We have a wedding to attend tomorrow.”
Cheng Yu nodded, leaning down to whisper in his ear lovingly, “Wife.”
He continued, “An An, I really like you. I feel so happy right now.”
Opening his eyes, Lin An Lan gave him a kiss on the chin. “I’m happy too. The two of us will definitely be even happier in the future.”
“En.” Cheng Yu held him tightly.
Only then did the two finally close their eyes, slowly drifting off to sleep.
They didn’t sleep for long though, as they soon got up to change clothes and get styled, preparing to head to the wedding venue.
**
The wedding was even grander than Lin An Lan had anticipated. Given that this was a wedding for the current head of the Cheng family, all those who held any significance had come. As for those who didn’t, Cheng Feng didn’t even bother to invite them.
Cheng Yu invited some of his close friends from the industry, including Duan Yuze, who had helped him compose the music for ‘I love you the most in the world’, Director Liu, who directed his first film, and of course, Director Zhang, who had always been concerned about him and had once been afraid that he’d get too caught up in his role and go down a crooked path.
“Congratulations, congratulations!” Director Zhang said, looking at the two of them with much emotion. “I’ve made movies my whole life, but this is the first time I’ve seen the two leads from one of my films get married. Hahaha, I feel like I’m full of good luck today.”
Lin An Lan smiled, “You look especially energetic today too. Speaking of which, we have to thank you for filming ‘Yun Yun’ so brilliantly.”
“That’s because you two acted so well. Xiao Lin I’ve seen your new movie, and you did a great job. You’ve got a lot of potential, so keep working hard.”
“I will.”
“Is Xiao Cheng not going to act anymore?” Director Zhang asked.
Cheng Yu nodded, “Probably not.”
“I see. I didn’t know before that you were Cheng Feng’s son. Otherwise, I would have figured it out earlier. Someone like you really can’t stay in this industry forever. But every profession has its own joys, and I’m sure you’ll find new ones too, Xiao Cheng.”
“I think so too.”
After exchanging pleasantries with them, Director Zhang took his seat.
And Lin An Lan and Cheng Yu, after making their final preparations, took a deep breath, ready to begin their wedding.
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