If you hadn't come, how old would you make me

Chapter 35

In October, a major event happened in the dormitory—Tong Zhou went abroad.

When Wen Ran heard it, she was really surprised for a long time.Liu Feifei flipped through the magazine and said, "The department sent a few exchange students to an American university, and Tong Zhou took one of the places. You also know the situation at her family, so the school is taking extra care."

What Wen Ran couldn't understand was the country she was going to: "America?"

"Yes, the United States." This time it was Lin Sheng who answered her, and the two looked at each other, inevitably smiling wryly.

Tong Zhou walked very quietly, and went to the airport after packing up when everyone was not in the dormitory.Back in the dormitory, the three of them stared at the empty bed boards, a little dazed.After being dazed for a while, Wen Ran saw a light-colored envelope pressed on his bed.Opening it slowly, the familiar font inside was not beyond her expectation - it was a letter from Tong Zhou.

She read it carefully. The letter was not long, and the handwriting seemed to have been written in a hurry. It was a bit scribbled. I'm afraid it didn't take long, or it was...the last time I got up the courage to write it.

"I'm leaving, not to England, but to the United States, going round and round, or across the Atlantic Ocean, let this sea water drown everything in the past. I don't want to remember, I hope you can forget that past The despicable Tong Zhou, because she is not worthy of your memory, she is stupid, she is dizzy, and hurt her only friend here for a small chance. She can't let go of the man who has abandoned her long ago. And thus lost a true friend."

Putting down the letter, Wen Ran sighed.She is not one to hold grudges, because in her view, remembering someone who has hurt her is a waste of life.But for Tong Zhou, she decided to make an exception, she decided to try to remember her kindness.

While checking the crude oil trend chart, Ye Yizhen turned his attention to Wen Ran who was not far away.She has been in a daze for a long time, which means - she has a problem.He closed the computer, took a cup of hot water, and walked towards her.

"What's the matter?" He sat down opposite her, and stroked her bangs with a smile, "It's not in the name of asking for resumes, why are you sitting here in a daze?"

Wen Ran sighed, and looked at him with what could be called a frustrated expression: "A friend of mine left."

He immediately understood: "Tong Zhou?"

"Ah."

In that impression, there was a girl with baby fat, who would jump and dance by her side.He bowed his head slightly, and said softly, "Reluctance?"

"I don't know either." Wen Ran rested her chin on her curled knee, "Strictly speaking, I don't know if I can treat her as a friend." Frowning in distress, "But, I don't want to One more stranger by my side, or a familiar stranger." She wants to cherish every friend around her.

He smiled, and suddenly raised his voice: "Student Wen Ran, it's time for class questions."

Wen Ran looked at him puzzled.

Ye Yizhen leaned leisurely on the sofa and asked, "Do you still remember Arrow's Impossibility Theorem I mentioned on Public Finance?"

"Remember." Wen Ran wasn't in his good mood, and couldn't get any more energy out of it, so he replied lazily.

He leaned over and said with a smile: "Then you should know that you can't satisfy everyone around you. If that's the case, why use other people's preferences and decisions to influence your mood?" He bowed his head gently Looking at her, her eyes were a little indulgent, "Wen Ran, in the world of adults, there are many things that don't last long. You have to give up what you should give up, and you have to give up what you should give up. Only in this way can you grow up , mature. Do you understand?"

Wen Ran raised her head, really confused like an ignorant child: "Is everything like this?"

"No." He said seriously, "If you give up some, you will hold on to what remains."

"Really?" She murmured to herself, still a little confused.

"Of course." Ye Yizhen smiled, and the cell phone placed aside suddenly rang.

When the phone was connected, the tone of the person on the other end made him look serious, and Wen Ran looked at him with some puzzlement.After he put down the phone, he hurriedly asked, "What's wrong?"

"It's okay." He smiled slightly, and smoothed her hair as usual, "Would you like to see my father?"

"Huh?" Wen Ran was surprised.

"He's sick now, in bed. Wants to see me—and you."

It has been more than two months since I last saw Mr. Ye, but Wen Ran never expected to see him in the hospital this time.At the end of the corridor, in the VIP ward, an old man was lying on the bed, sleeping quietly.It seems they came at the wrong time.

Ye Yuntong was sitting on a chair outside the ward, with a anxious expression on her face: "I suddenly fainted. There was no sign. The doctor said that the old man has been under a lot of mental stress these days. Hey, I can always see a few pictures when I tidy up the old man's room these days. A picture of your mother—"

Ye Yizhen raised his eyebrows in surprise, and then said, "I'm going to see the doctor."

Watching his leaving back, Wen Ran sat down next to Ye Yuntong with complicated emotions.Ye Yuntong was wearing casual clothes today, and the fierce aura on her body has disappeared a lot, but after all, she is unfamiliar, and Wen Ran is too embarrassed to say anything more, but Ye Yuntong asked her first.

"The clothes are wet, is it raining outside?"

"Yeah." Wen Ran nodded hurriedly, "It's just started, it's not too big."

Ye Yuntong looked at it for a few seconds, then smiled: "Don't be too nervous, I won't ask you any questions."

"Ah."

Ye Yuntong said to herself: "My younger brother looks gentle on the surface, but in fact, it is very difficult for others to interfere with the things he decides. Especially, he has found such a likable person."

Although it was a good word, Wen Ran was still a little restless.Looking up slightly, a nurse came out of Ye Lao's ward, leaned down and whispered something in Ye Yuntong's ear, Ye Yuntong nodded slightly, and turned to Wen Ran, "Little girl, the old man woke up and wants to see you .”

Wen Ran was startled for a moment, but, did you see her?

Ye Yuntong saw her reaction, Ye Yuntong just patted her hand and said, "Go, it's okay."

When Wen Ran entered, Ye Lao was leaning on the head of the bed and looking out of the window in a daze, when he heard the movement, he turned around and smiled at her: "Sit down when you come."

Wen Ran sat down obediently and asked, "How is your body?"

"It's always like that." Ye Lao leaned back and changed into a more comfortable posture, "I'm already over 70 years old, it's the same if I walk early or late." Looking at Wen Ran, he gently He asked, "Little girl, has Yizhen told you about his mother?"

"I have, but very rarely." Wen Ran replied seriously.

Ye Lao smiled slightly, "That's good, my son has grown up, and he refuses to mention his mother in front of me, let alone others. This shows that you are still very important to him." He suppressed his smile as he spoke. , staring at Wen Ran, "I have wronged many people in my life. Among them are Yizhen and his mother."

Wen Ran listened carefully.

"Little girl, what do you think this person is looking forward to when he is old? He just hopes that his children and grandchildren will be blessed, and he will not cause them trouble. To tell you the truth, Yizhen has made me look forward to it for a long time. Ever since he graduated from university, Until now. Now, he finally gave me a letter of approval." At this point, Ye Lao lowered his head, and Wen Ran's heart tightened suddenly, knowing what he wanted.

"But Wen Ran, to be honest, you are not suitable for Yizhen."

With a firm tone again, Wen Ran was taken aback for a moment, and sat there silently, listening to him quietly.

"You are still a little girl, and what you rely on is the warmth and feeling he gives you. Can you love him like he loves you? Can't you just treat him as a straw?"

Wen Ran opened her mouth, she had never thought about these questions.Being brought up by Ye Lao, Wen Ran couldn't help asking himself, is she like this?
"I..." He hesitated, and finally only said one word.What kind of old man she is facing, he is a general, he has gone through the battlefield, and what he is best at is trying to figure out the enemy's mind.What is she? In his eyes, she might be regarded as a prawn soldier and crab general.

Ye Lao chased after the victory, but his tone was very gentle: "You can't, you need him to stand in front of you and protect you from the wind and rain. I know I'm a bit strict, man, I want to provide a safe haven for my woman, Give them peace. But you are still young and you have to grow up. You don’t understand some things, and Yizhen loves you too much. This will only make you unable to learn to understand, and it will only make the gap between you Lada, do you understand?"

"I understand." Wen Ran said softly, "I understand these questions."

Ye Lao was very relieved: "Just understand."

"It's just." Wen Ran hesitated for a moment, and then said very quickly, "I don't want to give up on someone just because of your few words, it would make me feel ridiculous." She finally mustered up the courage to accept it A love, as my father said, with a little courage, maybe happiness can be obtained.In her life, this kind of courage might only happen once, and she couldn't bear it.

"I admit that I also have problems, but I will work hard and grow up." Wen Ran said, looking up at Ye Lao as if making up his mind, smiling brightly, as if he wanted to penetrate the thick haze in the sky and reach the old man Ye. Xinxin, "So, will you let me stick to it?"

Ye Zan visibly paused, choked there, unable to speak, and his complexion became unsightly.At this moment, Ye Yizhen walked in.He glanced roughly between the two of them, and then said in a deep voice, "The doctor said it's nothing serious, you should take good care of yourself."

Ye Zan snorted slightly.

Every time he came to the old man, he did the same thing. He was used to it. He just smiled and held Wen Ran's hand. The cold touch made him frown slightly, but he didn't say much.

He was speechless all the way, and he didn't ask until he returned to University B, "What's wrong? What did the old man tell you again?"

"No." She lied.

Ye Yizhen couldn't help laughing a little, he has taught this child so many times that the child still doesn't have a long memory, she is really, not suitable for lying.In the darkness, he followed her out of the car and watched her take a few steps. Her steps were a little weak and the road was a little slippery. She almost fell, but fortunately he held her up.

Wen Ran lowered his head, heard a faint sigh when the top of his head was smashed, hesitated for a while, and then said dully, "You don't have to worry."

"Huh?" What do you mean?
"I won't be swayed by others' words, don't worry."

That's what he meant, he couldn't help laughing, and said gently, "I'm not worried."

Huh?Wen Ran raised her head in surprise: "Then why are you sighing?"

Ye Yizhen groaned: "I just want to tell you, if you cheat the teacher next time, be careful not to lose your degree." After speaking, she tapped her forehead and left quickly.

Wen Ran stared at the man's back, and only realized after N seconds that she was molested again? !Can't help becoming angry from embarrassment, stomped his feet, and shouted: "Ye Yizhen!"

(End of this chapter)