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After getting off the bus, Hu Ruoyun first took his ID card to the nearby Post and Telecommunications School Guesthouse to book a room. The room had a private bathroom and 24-hour hot water, costing only twelve yuan for a night. Hu Ruoyun paid for three days, and today was not the main concern; the next two days were Saturday and Sunday, perfect for going out and having fun with Mao Na.
Once everything was settled, he freshened up in the bathroom, putting on a clean sky-blue short-sleeve shirt and a pair of off-white trousers that Mao Na had bought for him during the May Day holiday. He slipped on a brand-new pair of Warrior sneakers. Looking in the mirror, he noticed that aside from being a bit darker, shorter, and less attractive, he still looked quite spirited.
Everyone was an adult now; he couldn't let Mao Na down.
Exiting the guesthouse, he approached the entrance of the Post and Telecommunications School and respectfully presented his student ID (at this moment, it was more useful than his ID card) for the guard to check before entering smoothly.
Following the instructions in the letter, he asked around until he finally arrived outside Mao Na's classroom. Through a glass panel on the door, he could see her sitting in the third row, attentively listening to the lecture.
As Hu Ruoyun was engrossed in watching her, someone suddenly tapped him on the shoulder. "Student, what are you doing here?"
He looked up to see a middle-aged man with fair skin and an elegant demeanor standing in front of him. Instantly straightening his posture, Hu Ruoyun politely replied, "Teacher, I'm Ji Nan's brother. I'm here to see my sister."
The man's expression softened. "I'm the counselor for this class. What's your sister's name? After class, I'll let her know you're here; you don't need to wait here."
Hu Ruoyun borrowed a pen and paper from the teacher and quickly wrote down Mao Na's name along with his room number at the guesthouse before thanking him respectfully and leaving.
Mao Na spent some time watching TV in her room but found it rather dull. Eventually, she lay down on her bed and fell asleep.
After an unknown amount of time passed, she was stirred awake by someone knocking at the door. Startled, she jumped out of bed barefoot and rushed to open it.
Standing outside was indeed Mao Na, but her expression struck Hu Ruoyun as particularly strange—there was happiness, excitement, awkwardness, and even embarrassment. Just as Hu Ruoyun thought about hugging her, he noticed there was another man standing behind her.
This man appeared to be around Mao Na's age but was half a head taller than Hu Ruoyun. He wore a white T-shirt tucked neatly into fitted casual pants, with a shiny watch on his left wrist. He had a square face with thick eyebrows and big eyes; at first glance, he bore a striking resemblance to "Little Ma." He stood behind Mao Na with a friendly smile directed at Hu Ruoyun.
What was going on?
Before Mao Na could say anything, the man extended his hand first. "You must be Mao Na's brother? Let me introduce myself; I'm General Qi, your sister's classmate! I just heard from Counselor Teacher Xing that you came to see your sister. I wanted to meet you and invite you both out for a meal!"
What kind of situation was this?
Seeing Mao Na's awkward expression made it clear that she wanted to find a hole to hide in; Hu Ruoyun understood what was happening.
This was clearly an unexpected rival showing up at his doorstep.
In an instant, emotions surged within Hu Ruoyun: What did this mean for Mao Na? Had she moved on so quickly?
Sadness, grievance, anger, humiliation—all sorts of feelings flooded over him like a tumultuous tide. He felt like punching this pretty boy right in the face!
But he didn't. He hesitated for just three to five seconds, then made a face at Mao Na and gestured invitingly, "Brother Qi, right? Please come in!"
He recalled something he had once told Mao Na: most marital failures stem from doubt; even the strongest family can't withstand the impact of suspicion. He chose to trust her!
This left Mao Na even more confused. The "black coal" face had just changed colors, and she was worried he might suddenly explode. Now, this guy was acting all warm and friendly, which only made her feel more uncertain: what was he trying to do?
Hu Ruoyun let them in and invited them to sit on the two chairs by the small tea table. "Just a moment, I’ll wash my face."
After a short while, she came out of the bathroom, wiping her face with a towel as she said to Mao Na, "Mom knows I came to see you and sent a lot of delicious food..." She put down the towel and went to open the bag on the bedside table.
Mao Na didn’t know how to respond; she couldn’t exactly ask, “Is it your mom or mine?”
It was General Qi who stood up, oblivious to the situation. "Come on, brother, let me treat you to dinner. You two can catch up later."
Things were getting more complicated.
Mao Na's group had opened two classes this year, with people from almost every county in the province attending, most of whom had some background.
General Qi came from Ji Nan's Huangchuan County and was quite a sociable person—talkative and good at handling situations. He had been appointed class monitor by their counselor and was also a member of the student council’s discipline committee.
Huangchuan and Annan both belonged to Ji Nan, so he and Mao Na were practically fellow townsfolk. They got to know each other through interactions, and eventually, General Qi developed feelings for Mao Na.
In Mao Na's dormitory, there was another girl named Di Rong from Huangchuan who shared a bunk with her. Di Rong said that General Qi was quite "flirtatious," relying on his father's position as a leader in the Huangchuan County Post and Telecommunications Bureau, his good looks, and his family's solid economic status. He often made inappropriate comments to female colleagues and even got physical at times, which was very annoying. He also had unclear relationships with two girls from Class Two.
Mao Na suppressed her annoyance and clearly told him she had a boyfriend. But this guy just wouldn't give up; he kept finding reasons to approach her, boasting about his father's influence in the Huangchuan County Post and Telecommunications Bureau and how he could help her after graduation. He even promised that if she transferred her work connections there, she would be valued and promoted...
Mao Na remained unmoved by his advances. This persistent guy was wearing her down.
That afternoon after school, the counselor handed Mao Na a note: "Mao Na, your brother has come to visit you from your hometown. Here’s his room number at our school's guesthouse; you should go see him."
Unexpectedly, General Qi approached again: "Mao Na, your brother is here? You've been missing out on my invitation for dinner! Today is perfect; I'll treat you both to welcome him..."
Mao Na declined: "No need; you eat by yourself. We haven't seen each other for a long time; we need to catch up."
But he insisted stubbornly: "Come on! You can talk later tonight; it’s dinner time now! Let’s go; we can invite him too. The food at Dong Sheng Li Du nearby is pretty good..."
General Qi truly believed that with his looks and background, he could win her over!
Mao Na gritted her teeth in frustration; she wanted to shout at him: "That's not my brother; he's my future husband!" But her upbringing held her emotions in check.
Ignoring everything else, she packed her things and headed outside, but General Qi followed her like an annoying adhesive plaster.
Let him meet her "Black Charcoal," and she felt like dying, but he insisted on following her, ready to win over her younger brother, "Curve to Save the Country"!
Now, seeing Hu Ruoyun's behavior, Mao Na didn't know what to do next.
general Qi stepped in again, saying, "Come on, let's go eat outside first. You two can talk when we get back."
Hu Ruoyun replied, "Brother Qi, I feel bad making you spend money."
As she spoke, she stood up and took Mao Na's hand, leading her out. "Let's eat at your school cafeteria; I want to experience college life."
general Qi was a bit confused: Were the siblings this close?
Since they were heading toward the school, he couldn't insist on going to Dong Sheng Li Du anymore and could only follow closely behind the two of them.
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