"Xiaoning, what you should be thinking about now is how to get into Beining University," Pei Yicheng avoided Pei Yining’s words.
Pei Yining’s eyes sparkled even brighter as she asked excitedly, "Brother, does that mean that Nianhua is really going to be my future sister-in-law? How did you meet her? Does she like it? Is she good to you?"
Knowing her own brother well, Pei Yining knew that his failure to deny her words meant he was giving his tacit approval!
Pei Yining bombarded him with a barrage of questions. Pei Yicheng pursed his lips, looked at her for a long while, and then said, "Xiaoning, didn’t you come to see me?"
Pei Yicheng’s hand rested on his legs, covered by a thin blanket.
"Of course I came to see you."
Pei Yining answered without a second thought, and as she followed his hand movements, her gaze also fell on his legs. Her mind was filled with worries about his legs not yet being healed, and her smiling face was instantly replaced by concern.
"Brother," Pei Yining began to speak but then stopped herself, unsure of how to proceed, even afraid to ask.
Seeing him still seated in the wheelchair, she knew his legs had not yet healed.
"Don’t worry, your brother won’t be unable to stand up forever," Pei Yicheng no longer avoided the topic as before but was filled with hope. He said, "After the Lantern Festival, I am going to Xi Province to see a doctor. That doctor has reviewed my medical records and believes there’s a sixty percent chance."
Pei Yining danced around excitedly, her exhilaration and happiness clearly written across her face.
"Nianhua, will knitting a scarf delay your plans?" Pei Yining, having seen Pei Yicheng’s scarf, knew that Xu Nianhua had knitted it, and instantly fell in love with the idea.
After finding out, Xu Nianhua planned to knit a scarf for Pei Yining.
"No, it won’t. I can finish it in three days," Xu Nianhua smiled warmly, having not spent much time with her but already enjoying their interactions. She found her simple and straightforward.
"Nianhua, thank you."
Pei Yining strolled hand-in-hand with her on the streets. Despite the cold wind, the warm sunshine lifted her spirits. She somewhat regretted, "I should have brought my camera out. The scenery here is really beautiful."
"Do you like taking photos a lot?" Xu Nianhua asked.
"Yes, I love to take my camera and shoot everywhere. I’ve captured the sunrise at Qingyun Mountain, beautiful sunsets, the endless sea, and even seagulls catching fish. Those photos turned out really nice."
"Nianhua, when you go to Beining, I’ll show you these photos."
Pei Yining’s thinking was straightforward; she liked Xu Nianhua, her brother liked her, so she definitely wanted to foster a good relationship.
"Sure, I’ll go to Beining University later."
"That’s great, I’m also planning to apply to Beining University. In the future, we’ll be alumni," Pei Yining said excitedly.
If Pei Yicheng were there, he would certainly say: If you don’t work harder, you won’t even get into Beining.
Pei Yining’s grades were average, and she needed to work harder to get into Beining University.
Pei Yining, across the street, was downright shocked when she saw Cheng Hao, as she hadn’t seen him yesterday and heard he might have gone out.
She hadn’t expected to see him today.
Pei Yining’s excited eyes instantly dimmed.
"That must be Teacher Zou. I’ve heard Cheng Hao has been pursuing her, and by the looks of it, he’s succeeded," she said.
Xu Nianhua followed her gaze to see Cheng Hao talking with a long-haired girl. Though they weren’t particularly intimate, they gave off a close vibe, looking just like a couple.