Genius Girlfriend

Lin Zhixia's favorite entertainment place in his life is the library.

She is full of keen interest in every subject. She once imagined that she could live in the library, from early morning to dusk, she was accompanied by countless books.

Jiang Yubai has lived in the provincial capital for many years and has never been to the provincial library.

On the first weekend of summer vacation, Jiang Yubai walked towards this unknown area. He stood in front of the Provincial Library Building and looked down at his watch. When he looked up again, he heard Lin Zhixia's voice: "Jiang Jiang Jiang Jiang Yu Bai, I'm coming!"

He responded: "Good morning, Lin Lin Lin Lin Lin Lin Zhi Xia."

The Provincial Library Building is six stories high, with a vast collection of books inside. Lin Zhixia clearly remembered where each type of book was placed on which floor. She led Jiang Yubai up the stairs, shuttled between rows of bookshelves, and found the "Chinese and foreign historical areas" in a familiar way.

Jiang Yubai took a book casually, and the title page read "Tang Dynasty Finance". He did not understand the financial system of the Tang Dynasty, and this book just touched his blind spot of knowledge.

He said to Lin Zhixia: "I plan to "Tang Dynasty Finance" today."

Lin Zhixia glanced over the neatly arranged batch of books: "Okay, I also want to take a look at the cultural traditions and folk customs of the Sui and Tang Dynasties."

All the bookshelves are made of cold-rolled steel plates and feel cold to the touch. Lin Zhixia put his left hand on a layer of steel plate, stood on tiptoe, and grabbed the "Sixth to Ninth Century Chinese Political History" with his right hand to the top of the bookshelf. Her fingertips touched the back of the booklet, and she almost pulled the entire book out.

Jiang Yubai looked at her so hard, so naturally he wanted to help her. Relying on his height advantage, he put his fingers across the back of her hand, easily took the copy of "Chinese Political History in the Sixth to Ninth Centuries", and handed it to her.

Lin Zhixia first said: "Thank you." Then, she directed him to take a copy of "Daily Food, Clothing, Housing and Transportation in the Tang Dynasty" from a high place, and led him to a nearby study room-it was a transparent light In this small room, there is only one table and two chairs, just enough for the two of them to study together at the desk.

Lin Zhixia entered the house relaxed and happy, closed the door tightly, and put two books on the table. She and Jiang Yubai sat face to face, and quietly opened the book they selected.

The early morning sun turned into pale gold, and fell leisurely between the pages. Lin Zhixia and Jiang Yubai studied seriously, and neither of them spoke.

Jiang Yubai learned about the Tang Dynasty's school service system from the book. The so-called "class service" refers to taxes and corvee. He unknowingly replaced himself in the role of poor people. Seeing the tax amount described in the book, Jiang Yubai frowned slightly—according to the previous statement, if he were a poor man, he would be able to live a peaceful life in the early and mid Tang Dynasty. By the late Tang Dynasty, he was destined To be completely exploited in a turbulent and troubled world, I usually want to eat but cannot buy salt; want to cook but cannot buy iron knives.

Seeing him with a serious look, Lin Zhixia couldn't help asking him: "Jiang Yubai, do you like to eat small biscuits?"

Lin Zhixia took out a lunch box from her schoolbag, which was filled with honey milk biscuits. She lifted the lid of the lunch box and generously shared snacks with Jiang Yubai.

She said, "Dad bought a new oven, and mom made me honey milk biscuits... These are freshly baked this morning, and they are very delicious. Jiang Yubai, would you like to try it?"

Lin Zhixia's enthusiasm was difficult to contend, but Jiang Yubai did not decline. He grabbed a biscuit, took a bite, and chewed it slowly and silently. During the whole process, Lin Zhixia kept his eyes fixed on him, and he was a little embarrassed to swallow the food in his mouth.

"How does it taste?" Lin Zhixia asked directly.

Jiang Yubai drank some water, moistened his throat, and replied reservedly: "Yes."

Lin Zhixia supported her cheek with one hand: "Jiang Yubai, the way you eat is very unusual."

Jiang Yubai leaned back in the seat: "What you said is unusual, you mean..."

"You are different from all the classmates I know." Lin Zhixia told the truth.

Jiang Yubai remembered Lin Zhixia's evaluation of him. She has said more than once that he is the unique Jiang Yubai.

Lin Zhixia is very grateful to Jiang Yubai, he gave her endless courage and encouragement when she hesitated or flinched. Conversely, Jiang Yubai also received various praises from Lin Zhixia. As long as Lin Zhixia is at the same table with him in Class 17, he will basically maintain a better mood.

Jiang Yubai in elementary school is thinking about how to defeat Lin Zhixia every day. Later, Jiang Yubai saw the reality clearly. He deeply realized one thing-he would never exceed Lin Zhixia academically, even if he invited a hundred tutors. As Lin Zhixia's friend, he recognized her every achievement from the heart.

He couldn't help saying: "You are more different than me."

He looked down and was still describing: "Captain Lin Zhixia's light illuminates many dark planets."

Lin Zhixia's eyes lit up. She happily said: "Jiang Yubai."

Jiang Yubai said lightly, "I am."

Lin Zhixia called him again: "Jiang Yubai?"

Jiang Yubai looked at each other with her. She yelled three times in a row: "Jiang Yubai Jiangyubai Jiangyubai Jiangyubai." It seems that his name is a precious gift, and his importance must be repeatedly emphasized.

Jiang Yubai stopped and said, "Don't repeat it, I heard it."

Lin Zhixia stood up the book in her hand: "Don't dislike me. I will call you several times and remember your reaction. When you go to Beijing, I will find out these memories... I will think about it every day. It is equivalent to seeing you every day."

Jiang Yubai suddenly regretted it. His behavior just now was too calm and restrained. He should respond to Lin Zhixia with a bright smile, and leave her with an optimistic and positive impression.

So he said: "You call me again."

Lin Zhixia shook her head: "No."

Jiang Yubai was rejected by her and was not discouraged. He took the initiative to read her nickname: "Xia Xia."

Lin Zhixia was startled for a few seconds.

Jiang Yubai imitated her just now and kept saying: "Xia Xia, Xia Xia, Xia Xia."

Lin Zhixia suddenly became nervous for some reason. Why are you nervous? Her heartbeat is slightly faster than usual. She picked up a honey-milk biscuit and thought while eating it. Maybe it was because she had just learned about the food culture of the people of the Tang Dynasty, and she had a yearning in her heart, yearning for the various delicacies of the Tang Dynasty, which accelerated her heartbeat.

She nodded, agreeing with her explanation.

Then, she said: "You are the first person to call me by my nickname after my family."

Jiang Yubai accepted the honor calmly.

At this time, Lin Zhixia stood up and dragged the chair to Jiang Yubai's vicinity. She sat side by side with him, as if she were at the same table in the third (seventeen) class. Her history book was next to his book, and he could glimpse the content of that book by turning his face.

Lin Zhixia was immersed in. Soon, she turned to the women's hairpin ring jewelry of the Tang Dynasty, and she was full of praise for the superb skills of the craftsmen. Her gaze was like a scanner, carefully scanning the illustrations on the book without missing a single detail.

Lin Zhixia sighed: "The golden steps of the Tang Dynasty are very delicate, and the palace ladies have very unique hairstyles." She added: "In the second year of the second year we played dramas, I also wore hairpins. However, my dress was not retro enough. Fully show the characteristics of the Qing Dynasty."

Jiang Yubai remembers that in the first two semesters of the first two years, the whole class worked together to rehearse a play called "Change".

In the play, Lin Zhixia plays a rich lady in the last years of the Qing Dynasty, and Jiang Yubai is a male student in a modern school. In the play, he advised Lin Zhixia to go home early and teach her husband and son, and don't try to compete with men in the school. Then, according to the script's setting, Lin Zhixia sprinkled her manuscript on the ground, pulled her hairpin off, and threw it on the ground. Finally, she shouted: "My daughter has great ambitions in her body, and she will send her for a long journey.

The daughter has great ambitions, and she steadily sends Pengcheng to travel thousands of miles.

Jiang Yubai was deeply impressed by this line. The seven words "Daughter has a great ambition" were temporarily changed by Lin Zhixia, and "Send Peng Cheng Wanli Tour" is a poem written by Song Dynasty literati Yao Mian.

Jiang Yubai believes that Lin Zhixia's lines have a certain commemorative significance.

Lin Zhixia's birthday is September 24th. Jiang Yubai is going to Beijing at the end of August, so he can only prepare a birthday present for her in advance.

Throughout the summer vacation, Jiang Yubai and Lin Zhixia frequently met at the Provincial Library.

At first, they often had books on history, politics, and finance. Later, after the high school entrance examination results were released, Lin Zhixia became the city's top high school entrance examination without a surprise. Jiang Yubai congratulated her for getting a very high score. Lin Zhixia said calmly that she was distracted when she was writing Chinese composition and did not perform to her best condition.

From that day on, Jiang Yubai gave up casual reading materials on history, politics, and finance.

Jiang Yubai began to prepare for a-level and IELTS.

"A-level" is the British college entrance examination. Jiang Yubai spent a month previewing some knowledge of high school mathematics in advance. "IELTS" refers to the "International English Proficiency Test", which is divided into four subjects: listening, speaking, and writing.

Jiang Yubai wants to go to Cambridge University to study for an undergraduate degree, so he should get a very good result.

Lin Zhixia was in that study room, earnestly practicing oral English with Jiang Yubai. Lin Zhixia plays the speaking examiner of the IELTS test, and Jiang Yubai is the student she wants to interview.

Lin Zhixia found out the real questions of the IELTS test over the years, selected a few, and then let Jiang Yubai answer them—soon, Lin Zhixia discovered the beauty of this game.

She asked Jiang Yubai to answer the following questions in English: "One. Describe your best friend. Two. The thing you encountered at school that moved you the most. Three. The best thing you have ever received from a friend A gift for you. 4. Your experience of eating with your best friend..."

Jiang Yubai questioned her in Chinese: "Are you using public power for private use?"

Lin Zhixia's eyes were clear: "I don't have it. I am reviewing the IELTS test with you. I am your speaking examiner, Miss Lin. Please call me misslin."

Jiang Yubai refused to cooperate.

Lin Zhixia said meticulously: "youshouldalwaysfollowtherulesieltstest."

Lin Zhixia reminded him to abide by the rules of the IELTS test. She waited eagerly for his answer. Jiang Yubai really had no choice but to describe in detail the topics she just listed.

He spoke in English for about ten minutes like a chatter. During this period, Lin Zhixia did not interrupt him at all. She listened to every word he uttered, and kept her eyes on him.

When he stopped, she said happily: "Hahahahahahaha, Jiang Yubai, I remember all your words."

"I know," Jiang Yubai nodded, "You won't forget me."

Lin Zhixia tilted her head: "Of course not."

This day was August 29, 2008, and it was also the day when they temporarily separated. Tomorrow morning, Jiang Yubai will fly to Beijing, while Lin Zhixia will stay in the provincial capital.

The wall clock shows that the current time is 3:40 pm, and they still have 20 minutes to spend together. At four o'clock in the afternoon, the driver of Jiang Yubai's family was about to pick him up.

Jiang Yubai took out a wooden box and handed it to Lin Zhixia. He said: "Happy thirteenth birthday, Lin Zhixia."

The words "Honghu Zhizhi" are engraved on the box body. The lid was lifted by Lin Zhixia, and she saw an exquisitely crafted hairpin. This antique-designed hairpin highlights the dazzling beauty under the light.

Lin Zhixia was immediately happy like a girl from the Tang Dynasty: "Wow, I didn't expect that you would give me something like this. I like it very much, thank you, Jiang Yubai."

After speaking, she took out a glass jar from her schoolbag. She spread out her fingers, held the jar body, and gently pushed the glass jar in front of Jiang Yubai: "There are three hundred and sixty-five thousand paper cranes in it, all of which are folded by myself. A poem is written on the paper of a thousand paper cranes. If you open a thousand paper cranes every day, it is equivalent to receiving a poem that belongs to you every day. When you finish all the paper cranes, I will go to Beijing Going to college."

Jiang Yubai solemnly accepted her gift: "I will put it in the same place as the bookmark."

"Okay," Lin Zhixia said with a smile, "Happy 13th birthday, Jiang Yubai."

Jiang Yubai smiled back at her.

After a while, Jiang Yubai's driver called him and urged him to go downstairs. After he packed his things, he walked out of the provincial library building with Lin Zhixia. The sun in the afternoon was still bright and golden, and he was plated with a golden rim. Standing sideways in front of a car, he hesitated for a minute before getting in the car, he couldn't help looking at Lin Zhixia.

Lin Zhixia and Jiang Yubai are about one meter apart. She was facing the sun with a long diagonal shadow behind her. With a smile in her eyes, she said to him vigorously: "Jiang Yubai, you have to go forward bravely. Me too, I will go forward too, let's cheer together!"

Jiang Yubai did not see any sadness on her face. He secretly thought that she was indeed an optimistic and cheerful girl. So he relaxed and said goodbye to her: "I'm leaving temporarily, come on, Lin Zhixia."

He stepped into the car and closed the door.

During the four years from elementary school to middle school, when Lin Zhixia and Jiang Yubai were parting, they liked to say to him the most: See you tomorrow!

He always makes the same response.

However, this time, his tomorrow is far away.

With tears rolling in her eyes, Lin Zhixia still thought she would not cry. Until the tears fell drop by drop, she had to work hard to maintain a steady voice: "Okay, goodbye!"

Jiang Yubai also said, "Goodbye."

The vehicle moved forward slowly, Jiang Yubai turned his head, looking for Lin Zhixia. She stood still on the spot, and the car was getting faster and faster, and she was gradually blocked by the roadside trees.

Jiang Yubai does not have the memory of Lin Zhixia, but he will always remember the shade of the trees and street scenes that summer.