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Chapter 1265 See You Again in the Martial World

Yes, it's precisely because we didn't say goodbye properly back then that we've been able to reunite this time, and it feels really good.

"By the way, did everyone in our class receive the things I left for you?" Jiang Xia asked.

Lin Mo shook his head: "I'm not too sure, but most people received it. It was organized by the teacher himself. A lot of people went that day. After we got our gifts, we mailed some to some people who didn't come back. It's about the same."

"That's good. Some of those things I prepared whenever I thought of them over the years, but most of them were prepared during my last few months at home."

During that final period, I couldn't get out of bed. With nothing to do every day, I could only live on some memories from the past, and that's how I left some things for each of you.

It was partly a commemoration, and partly a way for me to vent my emotions. To be honest, I was quite scared at the time, since I've never actually died.

But I'm even more afraid that if I die, no one will remember me. So I'm trying my best to leave some traces in the world to prove that I existed. I'm sorry to have caused you trouble," Jiang Xia said somewhat embarrassedly.

Hearing this, Lin Mo laughed: "How could it be troublesome? To be honest, we always thought you were studying at a university in another city. If we hadn't heard from you for a few more years, we would have thought you were already married and had children."

You left us with memories, but you also brought a period to our lives. After all, an ending is always better than a lifetime of uncertainty, isn't it?

"Ah~~" Jiang Xia's face fell upon hearing this: "If only I had just lived in your imagination all this time!"

“That’s different. If there’s no ending to our imagination, we might only think about it once every few years, or even a few times in our entire lives. But now it’s different. Every year during the college entrance examination, many people will think of you,” Lin Mo said with a smile.

Hearing this, Jiang Xia's dejection vanished instantly, and she nodded with a smile: "That's right! By the way, did you come to see me? Did you bring me flowers?"

“I went, and I brought flowers. It’s a huge, beautiful bouquet. You win!” Lin Mo laughed.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xia's face lit up with joy. She raised her little fist high and exclaimed excitedly, "Yay! I knew it! I knew you would bring me flowers! You were so stubborn and said you wouldn't give me any, but you lost! Humph!"

“It’s not just me, but also our old teacher, Wan Chunlong, Han Xue, Wang Shanshan, and Li Yao. We all went there after you left. Many people still remember you!” Lin Mo said sincerely.

Hearing this, the excitement on Jiang Xia's face slowly disappeared, replaced by a look of gratified satisfaction: "Is that so? That's really good. By the way, did Han Xue and the other two cry? Especially her, she cries the most!"

"No, at least when we went to see you, everyone was happy, but I don't know what happened behind the scenes. Of course, I saw the flowers you gave me, they were really nice!" Lin Mo said with a smile, spreading his hands.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xia's face flushed red instantly, her eyes darting around, but she quickly regained her composure and waved her hand dismissively, saying, "Oh, I just felt sorry for you and was afraid you'd only receive flowers on the day you die, so I gave them to you. Aren't you being a good friend?"

Lin Mo gave a thumbs up: "That's great!"

Both of them knew what was written on that sticky note, and they understood even more clearly that those words were no less than a love letter confessing her feelings, and they understood the girl's thoughts even more.

But neither of them mentioned their feelings from beginning to end, and that was fine.

"By the way, did you eat the candy I gave you?" Jiang Xia asked, trying to change the subject.

Lin Mo nodded: "I ate it, it's very sweet!"

Jiang Xia: "That's good. Is it delicious? I specially chose it for you. Do you like it?"

Lin Mo nodded again: "I like it, and there are still some left!"

Jiang Xia: "Why didn't you eat it all?"

Lin Mo: "I don't like it!"

Jiang Xia: "Why?"

Lin Mo: "I've grown up!"

Seeing his insincere expression, Jiang Xia smiled and didn't press him further. How could someone who doesn't like sweets like them? So it's not that he doesn't like them, it's that he can't bear to eat them!

That's how Chinese people are; they tend to be reserved when it comes to feelings of reluctance, longing, or even affection, and they express these feelings in a very subtle way.

But being subtle doesn't mean being obscure; when both sides are fully aware of the situation, it actually feels better.

Then, the two fell silent. The wind blew in through the window, stirring the dark blue curtains and ruffling Jiang Xia's catfish whiskers.

"Lin Mo!"

"What's wrong?" "Have you met that girl who makes your heart flutter?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo paused for a moment, then nodded emphatically: "I met her. As you said, she didn't say 'wait for an opportunity.' Next time, I'll tell her, 'Let's go on a date. Let's go out for hot pot tonight.' Just this once, today, right now!"

Hearing this, Jiang Xia smiled, without any regret. Instead, she gave a thumbs up and said with a look of satisfaction, "Amazing, really great!"

Lin Mo: "Yes, you're great too!"

Jiang Xia: "Then why aren't you leaving? Are you still in pain? Don't think so much, deskmate. My affairs have nothing to do with you. It's my fate. We're just one proper farewell away, aren't we?"

Lin Mo waved his hand, pretending to say, "How could that be? I'm not in any pain!"

In response, Jiang Xia stepped forward, tapped his chest with her finger, and said earnestly, "I heard you, your suffering is valid!"

Don't think too much about it, really. Think about it, many of the classmates in our graduation photo are people we'll never see again in our lives, and I'm just one of them.

You need to understand that in a world where the death rate is 100%, whatever you do is right!

If life is a game we can't win, then the only way to win is to have fun!

You just said you've grown up. Do you know what else comes with growing up?

As she spoke, Jiang Xia tore a piece of paper from the book on the table, folded it into a paper airplane, and held it in her hand. Before Lin Mo could answer, she continued, "It's a farewell. Growing up is a journey of constantly saying goodbye to the people around you. I'm the first, but not the last. You have to learn to get used to it!"

If you miss me, don't bring flowers, that's too cliché. Bring a bottle of wine, and we'll meet when we're drunk!

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo nodded and smiled, "Okay, I understand!"

Just then, Lin Mo suddenly noticed that petals had appeared on Jiang Xia's body. Upon seeing this, he quickly said, "Classmate!"

Jiang Xia: "What's wrong?"

Lin Mo: "Will we really see each other again?"

Jiang Xia: "I don't know. But it's best to just forget about me!"

Lin Mo: "Okay!"

After saying that, Jiang Xia smiled, and then music came from somewhere. Jiang Xia swayed her body rhythmically and said with a smile, "I just learned this song, I'll sing it for you!"

Wishing you great wealth and prosperity, with riches coming from all directions; good fortune in your career, wealth, and love life; small moments of luck every year; a constant smile and joy; a string of happy events and good luck; everything going smoothly; and all your wishes coming true.

Make lots of money, get angry less, fill your pockets with cash, no more backbreaking labor next year, life gets better and better, eat well, sleep well, be energetic and healthy, your career and love will both be wonderful, and you'll be happy and carefree!

Hearing Jiang Xia's blessing, Lin Mo smiled happily and swayed his body with joy.

Last time, Jiang Xia asked him if he would never see him again, and he said he definitely would. This time, it was his turn to ask, but Jiang Xia felt that he had grown up and it was time for him to leave.

The moment Jiang Xia finished singing, she threw the paper airplane out the window, then touched his forehead with her index finger and said softly, "See you in the martial arts world!"

Lin Mo smiled and nodded: "See you in the martial world!"

The paper airplane glided gracefully outside the window without landing, but Jiang Xia was already covered in flower petals. Then, to his astonishment, Jiang Xia touched his forehead with her index finger, and the petals began to fall off.

At the same time, a long, slender, and fair finger emerged from the petals, transforming itself little by little, from the finger to the wrist, the arm, and finally appearing before him was a familiar pretty face.

"Oh~ little brother, you're drunk. You're even laughing in your dreams. What good thing are you dreaming about?" Liu Ruyan said with a smile.

Upon seeing this, Lin Mo was stunned. He then realized that he was slumped over the table in his restaurant, holding an empty wine glass in his hand, while Liu Ruyan's index finger was pointing at his brow.

The rain outside the window had stopped sometime ago, and the surroundings were very quiet.

Upon seeing this, he couldn't help but smile and say, "I dreamt of a friend!"

I hid my school uniform in the closet and threw paper airplanes into the wind, thinking that this would hold onto summer. Later I realized that what I held onto wasn't summer, but the carefree self of that year.

(End of this chapter)