【50.】

  After returning to school, I have been thinking of finding a time to talk to my supervisor about my internship, feeling that it's better to let the teacher know and take the initiative to admit the mistake rather than being scolded passively.

  Who knew that before I even opened my mouth, the instructor gave me a big compliment, saying that I performed exceptionally well during my internship, and the company even wrote a letter of recommendation praising the school's practical education, saying that they produce practical talents. The praise made me sweat profusely, but I'm not sure if the company was actually talking about me.

  Even my classmates who went to the same company thought I was doing well, because Du Bin made up a reason to deceive them that I had gone to another department. So even though we didn't see each other every day, those innocent kids still thought I was fighting on the front line of internship.

  I went through the motions with those people in a daze, fortunately without revealing anything. I returned to my dormitory in a haze, and Tao Hua's belongings were still there, but for Tao Hua, whether her things were there or not was no indication of whether she was there or not. Back when we were in high school and lived on campus, on the day we graduated and left school, Tao Hua didn't come to collect her things, so I called her, and she lazily said: "Just leave everything there, it's not like you can use any of it if you bring it back."

  Alas... it's just a pity for the next generation of children who will be sleeping in this good bed. This guy knows how to enjoy himself, with a softer bed than anyone else, and so many layers of quilts and mattresses, which is truly enough for the next owner to collect.

  Diaohua received a phone call from Tao, but she didn't answer. She's probably sleeping or reading. These are the only two things that can make her completely forget about me.

  I listlessly gathered up my things, feeling a bit lost. My phone rang and I answered without even looking: "Hello?"

  "Have you arrived?"

  I heard this voice and suddenly felt better: "Yes."

  "Tired?"

  I put down what I was holding, sat down and chatted with him: "It's okay, huh... So Zhang's seat is in first class. There's a man next to me with an amazing watch on his wrist. I've seen it in magazines."

  Shen Dang smiled: "You're staring at someone's watch? Shameless."

  "It's not like... it's not like you're not interesting. You just aren't here."

  This sounds very mushy, if I saw it on TV or something in the past, I would definitely get goosebumps, but now that I'm saying it myself, it's like discussing a very ordinary thing with him, because that's just how lovers' psychology is, they've only just parted ways and already miss each other.

  "I did the same..." His voice suddenly became low "I went back home this morning and brought the cup you covered and the towel you used to school. You forgot a piece of clothing here, I couldn't sleep all night tossing and turning in bed, so I hugged your clothes and covered your cup... and fell asleep until now. Otherwise, I would have called you earlier."

  I don't know what to say, the distance from this kind of thing is what makes people feel most helpless.

  "It's okay, anyway, there's less than half a year left, and you'll be here."

  Although I said that, every minute and second is actually a torture for me. I just don't want to tell him, because he is also helpless, and saying it out loud would only add to the sorrow.

  Not long after hanging up the phone, someone in the dormitory opened the door. I was by the door and happened to open it for them.

  Jin Tongtong stood outside the door, holding a key in his hand and staring at me in surprise.

  I didn't look at her and turned back to continue packing up my things.

  She also carried a lot of things in her hands and returned to her seat to pack up quietly. After a while, she suddenly spoke out: "Did you go to Beijing?"

  I took a look at her and couldn't see anything special, so I just responded with a simple "yes".

  "Have you seen him?"

  At first, I didn't understand who he was and subconsciously thought it was Shen Zhuo, but after careful consideration, I felt that it shouldn't be him.

  "You're talking about Du Bin?"

  "Uh-huh."

  "What's the point of asking if you've seen it? You've seen it, so what?"

  She tidied up things without even looking at me: "He's fine."

  I also got angry: "If you have the ability, ask yourself."

  Jin Tongtong indeed smiled: "You are a full man who doesn't know the hunger of a hungry man, now you can see others, only you."

  "Are you done yet!" I looked at her "Jin Tongtong, did you see me and Du Bin sneaking around or did you catch us in the act? From freshman year to now, there's not a single day when you're not causing trouble. The whole dormitory is affected by your behavior. I've told you before, that Du Bin is just like a treasure to you, my vision isn't that cheap! And don't drag me into your business, it's endless. You two are annoying even if you don't bother me!"

  Jin Tongtong turned around and looked at me, actually smiling: "Liu Jia, because of you. I've lost everything, you have no idea. I've known Du Bin since I was five years old, all these years. The one who's always been by his side is me. What right do you have?"

  We've never had such an open and honest conversation about this matter, so I decided to clear the air with her once and for all today. That way, we can avoid being bothered by people like that in the future and putting ourselves through unnecessary trouble.

  "What's wrong with me?" I stood there, my hands shaking with rage. "How can't you understand? I have a boyfriend now, and from start to finish, I never liked Du Bin, nor did I provoke him. Are you mistaken about the object of your hatred?"

  She walked over: "If it weren't for you, he would be mine."

  I finally gave up and waved my hand: "Do whatever you want! You crazy woman!"

  He was so angry that he couldn't bear it, and before even finishing packing his things, he slammed the door and left.

  That was the last time I saw Jin Tongtong in my memory during university. Later, on the day she moved out of the dormitory, it was her family who came and said that she was ill. Neither Tao Hao nor I asked about her condition, for someone like her, concern is unnecessary.

  All I vaguely remember is that when I went downstairs, I saw a very luxurious car. The people who came to Jintong's house put all her things in it hastily.

  When I passed by that car, I clearly saw Du Bin's face. And the driver next to him said: "Young master, all the girl's things have been taken."

  He nodded and said with great impatience: "Let's go."