Guo Jingyu was slightly surprised. “Cousin, you’re going abroad?” He didn’t recall Gu Yu studying abroad before.
Gu Yu seemed determined as he replied, “I don’t have any other dreams. I just want to focus on game development. I’ve already wasted over two years, and if I don’t seize the opportunity after graduation, it might never come again.” The game development programs in domestic universities only scratch the surface of the field. It may slowly develop in the next decade or so, but Gu Yu couldn’t wait that long.
After a moment of contemplation, Guo Jingyu patted his shoulder and said, “I support you. While you’re young and still have dreams, go out and explore!”
Gu Yu chuckled, “You sound like someone my dad’s age.”
“Well, maybe I have an old soul,” Guo Jingyu laughed along.
Among their relatives, Uncle Gu was very kind to them, and Gu Yu, as his cousin, was also a good person. They never looked down on them when their family was poor, and even when they became successful, they treated them the same. There was a strong bond of kinship between them. From the bottom of his heart, Guo Jingyu hoped that Gu Yu would fulfill his dreams and become even better.
Gu Yu was injected with chicken blood, and is now filled with energy and enthusiasm. As they walked, he discussed with Guo Jingyu how to expand their sales channels. “Jingyu, there’s not just one university near our school. Three or four new campuses are being built in the area, like a university city. I’ll borrow my dad’s car these next few days, and we can visit those places…”
Guo Jingyu interrupted, “That’s fine, but let’s start tomorrow.”
Gu Yu was still excited. “Why? I feel so motivated right now, I want to start right away!”
“No, I want to take Li Tongzhou to the tea garden.”
“Why go to the tea gardenn?”
“For summer vacation, just for a day of fun. I want to visit my grandma, and it’s Li Tongzhou’s first time, so I’ll take him to pick some tea leaves and have some fun.”
Gu Yu lamented, “What’s more important, making money or your classmate?”
Guo Jingyu never compromised on principles. “Of course, he is more important.”
Gu Yu looked at him, utterly puzzled.
Guo Jingyu said, “You don’t know, Li Tongzhou, being such a top student, has a very tight schedule. He may not tell me, but I’m sure his family has arranged a lot of other tutoring sessions for him. It’s not easy for him to find some time to hang out with me. Just think about it, high school is crucial, and Li Tongzhou must be preparing for exams and taking practice tests every day. After that, he still has to attend classes for knowledge competitions…”
Gu Yu imagined the situation and began to admire Li Tongzhou.
“In that case, let’s go to the tea plantation tonight. I’ll drive you two there, and tomorrow morning we can pick fresh tea leaves and go hiking. The scenery is quite nice,” Gu Yu said, easily swayed by Guo Jingyu’s words.
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Guo Jingyu chuckled and walked over. “Seems like you’re getting along well?”
Gu Benshu slapped his thigh and exclaimed, “They get along so well! Jingyu, your classmate is really impressive. With his grades, he could easily transfer to a prestigious school.”
Guo Jingyu responded, “He’s from this city. Uncle, don’t encourage him to transfer. I can’t justify it to his family later.”
Li Tongzhou answered more seriously, “The teachers in the southern city are also very dedicated. I’ve already adapted there.”
Gu Benshu continued to marvel, “I’ve learned a lot this afternoon. Their parents are really outstanding, always emphasizing academics since childhood.”
As Guo Jingyu sat down, he overheard the conversation and leaned closer to the person next to him, whispering with a smile, “Are they asking you about your childhood?”
Li Tongzhou continued to gaze at him, his eyes following Guo Jingyu’s movements.
Guo Jingyu chuckled, rubbed his nose apologetically, and said, “My bad, I’ll come back earlier next time… No, there won’t be a next time, absolutely not, alright?”
Li Tongzhou nodded lightly and said, “Next time, you can sit here. I feel nervous when you’re not around.”
Guo Jingyu’s heartstrings were stirred by Li Tongzhou’s teasing, and if there weren’t so many people around, he would have wanted to lean in and kiss him.
Li Tongzhou, who usually appeared aloof, seemed irresistibly tempting at this moment.
Li Tongzhou poured him a cup of tea, and Guo Jingyu took advantage of the situation, saying, “I just came back from outside, my hands are dirty. Can you feed me a sip?”
Li Tongzhou held the teacup near Guo Jingyu’s lips, and Guo Jingyu drank while smiling at him.
Meanwhile, Gu Yu was discussing computer matters over there. Guo Jingyu and Gu Yu had already discussed it beforehand. Guo Jingyu would save money for dating, while Gu Yu would save money for studying abroad. They both agreed not to let their parents know about it. They used the excuse of a acquaintance helping them at cost price.
One task, two goals. After drinking a glass of water, Gu Yu took Papa Guo with him and made a trip to bring back the computers.
They returned slightly late because the computers were much cheaper than expected. Papa Guo even selected a computer desk to bring back, his eyes and eyebrows filled with joy.
Gu Benshu was also happy and said to everyone, “I’ll treat you tonight. There’s a new Little Fat Sheep hot pot restaurant here, and the taste is pretty good.”
Guo Jingyu said, “Uncle, Li Tongzhou and I won’t go. I’ll take him to the tea garden and stay there tonight.”
Gu Benshu thought for a moment and said, “That’s fine. I’ll have your brother drive you there and bring a few dishes along. I haven’t visited Grandma this week, so please give her my regards.”
Guo Jingyu agreed, and his mother reminded him, “Don’t wander around. We’ll come over after dinner.”
Guo Jingyu nodded with a smile, “Okay, I know. Li Tongzhou is with me, I won’t run away.”
Gu Yu drove them to the old house where Grandma Gu lived near the tea garden. The car was filled with young people, and Gu Yu couldn’t help but get excited again. “Which campus are we going to tomorrow? Guo Jingyu, is it okay with your friend?”
Guo Jingyu said, “It’s fine, I never keep anything from him.”
Li Tongzhou glanced at him.
Guo Jingyu immediately showed his loyalty, “Really, if you don’t believe me, ask him. I can even tell you my bank card password.”
Li Tongzhou didn’t want to know that, so he sat in the car and listened to their discussion about reselling the computers. From the initial concerns to the later realization that Guo Jingyu was only involved in sales and didn’t have any financial burden.
Guo Jingyu seemed to not want to dwell on the computer matter, as if his energy wasn’t fully focused on it. While Gu Yu was excitedly talking, he responded with casual sounds of agreement. He was more interested in showing the scenery outside the car window to Li Tongzhou along the way. “Look, all along this route, there are beautiful small mountains. They block the cold during winter, so it’s not too cold. The tea garden is in the town ahead.”
Li Tongzhou found it a bit strange. He had thought that tea plants were grown on the mountains.
Guo Jingyu suddenly said, “The tea garden is not on the mountain, it’s at the foot of the mountain.”
Li Tongzhou blinked.
“You practically wrote it on your face. Of course, I know what you’re thinking,” Guo Jingyu laughed, and his arm brushed against Li Tongzhou’s, resting his head on his shoulder. “Don’t move, let me sleep for a while.”
Gu Yu glanced at them through the rearview mirror and said, “You must be tired from running in the afternoon. Take a nap, I’ll wake you up when we arrive.”
Li Tongzhou relaxed his shoulders and adjusted himself to a more comfortable position to lean on. He remained still like a pillow.
Guo Jingyu “slept” throughout the journey, and his drooping arm naturally rested between the two of them. Occasionally, their fingertips lightly brushed against each other, like tickling feathers that reached deep into their hearts.
After more than half an hour, they arrived at the tea garden on the outskirts of the city.
The place where Grandma Gu lived was a two-story small western-style building, quite impressive. It was clearly the handiwork of Uncle Gu, who was willing to spend money.
Grandma Gu lived alone there, surrounded by old neighbors. It was quite lively in the evenings.
The sudden visit of Guo Jingyu and his friends delighted the elderly woman. She had originally planned to go to the kitchen to cook for them, but Gu Yu stopped her. “Grandma, my dad asked me to bring some dishes from the restaurant. We can heat them up and eat.”
Grandma Gu said, “Oh my, I have everything here. There’s no need to buy anything in the future. I’m sure the food outside can’t compare to what I cook.”
Gu Yu laughed and said, “We got the soup base and ingredients from the hot pot restaurant. Try something new.”
Guo Jingyu also lent a hand and helped Grandma Gu back to her seat. “Grandma, I’ll go to the kitchen and heat it up. You wait here.”
Grandma Gu wanted to get up again, but Guo Jingyu didn’t listen and swiftly ran into the small kitchen with Li Tongzhou, holding his hand.
Guo Jingyu started to simmer the hot pot soup base on the stove, while Li Tongzhou helped him arrange the vegetables and meat on plates. Guo Jingyu multitasked, occasionally brushing against him with his arm, and whispered, “Hey, Li Tongzhou, how is it? Don’t you feel more at ease when we’re alone together?”
There were two pots on the stove, one filled with tomato soup base emitting a sweet and sour aroma, and the other with a buttery soup base that was rich and spicy, bubbling away.
“I’m asking you, tell me, am I better?” Guo Jingyu was particularly confident, smiling with his small white teeth.
Li Tongzhou looked at him for a moment and calmly said, “I don’t know.”
Guo Jingyu tilted his head and looked at him, wearing an expression of not understanding why he wasn’t the first choice. He appeared adorable in his straightforward and self-assured manner.
Li Tongzhou lifted the corner of his lips slightly, turned around, and continued to keep himself busy.
Because they were his family, everything was good.
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