Gu Fangyan didn't expect that by the time they walked slowly to the Daomeng branch, the sky had completely darkened, and the street lamps lit up on both sides illuminated the magnificent quartz arch in front of them.

The gate of the Daomeng branch is not very magnificent, and it can only be considered modest compared to those of the upper class of higher learning, but it still makes the eyes of those who see it: the slightly polished white stone carved columns are smooth and graceful, adding a touch of simplicity and nobility, and the six stone pillars are symmetrical to the left and right, and they are arranged in sequence to support the huge arches at the upper end.

The whole building presents a kind of ancient oriental beauty, and the extremely strict and symmetrical design pattern visually brings a sense of solemnity and solemnity, which makes people who step into it breathtaking.

To Gu Fangyan's surprise, there was no one standing guard at the school gate in front of him, and the fully automatic metal door slowly opened after sensing that someone was coming, and he followed Ling Chenxuan to speed up his steps and enter the school gate.

The campus was extremely quiet, and the two walked down the pedestrian street to the depths of the campus, where steps made of polished quartz stone stretched out one by one, flanked by lush trees. Gu Fangyan looked up into the distance, several high-rise buildings stood silently in the night, lit up with a few bits of light.

They didn't meet anyone along the way, and soon Ling Chenxuan led Gu Fangyan to the central square, there were a few people walking together in the empty square, and there was a stone statue standing in the center of the square, and I don't know which great man it was carved.

"Do you see that building?" Ling Chenxuan pointed to the tallest building in the distance of the square, "That is the main teaching building of the branch school, and it is also the place where the most students gather. ”

"So I'll stay in this building in the future?" asked Gu Fangyan.

"All arrangements for new students are decided by the branch president, and will be revised and approved by all parties. Ling Chenxuan explained, "As the main building, most of the members here are composed of elite students and senior exorcists, and they have the most cutting-edge teachers. If you're good enough, you can stay here. ”

Gu Fangyan couldn't help but pout, if it was really like what Ling Chenxuan said, it was probably no fun, he was so big that he didn't even have a half-official position in school, and he had always been an ordinary classmate in the eyes of students and teachers.

"Forget it, it doesn't make much sense to introduce you to this now, I'll take you to the apartment building first. Ling Chenxuan picked up his luggage, "Keep up, although this is only a branch school, it still covers a large area." ”

"Oooh. Gu Fangyan nodded, pulled the suitcase and took a step, the rollers making a rattling sound on the stone road.

It's so big that it's hard to believe it's just a training base, and it's even more decent than many universities in the country.

Skirting the square and walking straight along the pedestrian street for about ten minutes to reach the boys' apartment, the street lights are lit up along the way, and they do not speak to each other, and walk slowly in the night with large bags.

Gu Fangyan suddenly saw a girl standing under one of the street lamps in front of her, carrying a bag of food in each hand. Under the bright street lamp, the girl's graceful figure was visible, and it looked like she had been waiting for a long time.

"Hello. Cheng Xinuo looked at the two under the moonlight with a smile and raised the food bag in his hand.

"Waited a long time?" Ling Chenxuan asked with a frown.

"Oh, this is your senior, I know you love steamed buns, so I specially sent it for you, the kind that will burst the juice when you bite it. She neatly handed the plastic bag containing the bun to Ling Chenxuan's hand.

"As for you, Xiaoyan, I don't know what you like to eat. Cheng Xinuo grinned lightly and handed out the plastic bag at the same time, "So I directly got you a finger cake." How's that, do you like it?"

Gu Fangyan nodded again and again, "I like it, thank you, Sister Xinuo." ”

Cheng Xinuo stretched out his finger and poked the north, "Go further, you can see your boys' apartment building after crossing the bridge, Xiaoyan, you must remember more, there are often new students who get lost in the branch school." ”

"Bridge?" Gu Fangyan was stunned, "Is there a bridge in this school?"

"There is an artificial lake in the campus, and the builder in charge of planning the campus has built a bridge on it for students to pass through. Ling Chenxuan explained in detail: "After I returned to Beicheng, I have already found someone to arrange your dormitory, including the electronic card that can be used in the school. As for the cost of all this, as far as I know, your only guardian is in the country of magnesium, he is of Chinese descent, and he will send you a sum of money every month as living expenses. ”

After hearing this, Gu Fang Yan was slightly stunned, and pursed his lips after a moment, "...... How do you know?"

"The school has your profile and it's not surprising to know that. Ling Chenxuan said: "You find time to communicate with her, if not, I will find a way for you." ”

Gu Fangyan didn't speak, he only felt a little uncomfortable, from the moment he stepped into this school, the feeling of being monitored was like a shadow, as if there was an unknown spirit behind him silently watching his life. Ling Chenxuan said these words lightly, as if he was just expounding on a trivial matter.

Cheng Xinuo, who was standing on the side, yawned softly, she squinted and waved at them: "I'm sleepy, I'll go first." ”

"Sister Xinuo walks slowly. Gu Fangyan responded politely.

In the end, it was Ling Chenxuan who sent him back to the apartment building, and after helping to put down his luggage, he stood at the door of the dormitory numbered 307 to say goodbye to him, and after a few simple words, he took out a silver key from his clothes pocket.

"You must always carry your keys with you when you go out, otherwise it will be very troublesome. Ling Chenxuan finally instructed.

"Hmm. Gu Fangyan didn't know how many times he nodded today, and he thought to himself, big brother, are you the manager of the apartment building......?

After Ling Chenxuan left, Gu Fangyan stood alone in the empty corridor. This floor is supposed to be dedicated to new students, and since it's a holiday, there are hardly any people at the moment.

Gu Fangyan silently closed the door, he turned his head and glanced around the dormitory, the standard two-person room, the decoration is quite exquisite, the beds on both sides of the wall leave a very empty area for the interior, the bright white porcelain floor and crystal chandelier, next to the door stands an elegant mahogany wardrobe and a storage cabinet for personal belongings.

It can be seen that the designer is trying his best to imitate the decoration style of a standard university, with bookshelves and writing desks under the beds, and energy-saving desk lamps neatly placed in the corners of the tabletops.

Through the window, he saw the shore of the man-made lake in the distance, and the orange light faintly shone through the lush trees. At this moment, he was completely in this strange exorcist training base, which seemed to outsiders to be just a very ordinary private school, located in the middle of nowhere, inconspicuous in this extremely prosperous city.

Gu Fangyan found a place to sit down and quietly looked out the window, but he was no longer like he used to be, looking up and seeing the stars.

Before he knew it, he was so far away from home, and now he was in this strange city, and he felt no different from the past, just sitting like this, silently counting the passage of time while in a daze.

He pulled his laptop out of his backpack, plugged it in, and clicked to connect to the school's broadband network.

In my impression, he never seemed to have taken the initiative to contact his mother, and she could always anticipate what needs in life she had before him, and if she asked for money, the money had already been called from the card before she could say anything.

This is the first time that he took the initiative to ask her for money.

Gu Fangyan double-clicked on the message, and many message reminders popped up in the message window for a while, and he was a little stunned for a while, he hadn't looked at the news during this time, and he had unconsciously hoarded so much......

Most of it was useless information, including spam advertisements and product promotions, Gu Fangyan looked at the top person who sent him the most messages, and his heart immediately cooled.

The other person's avatar is a fluffy orange cat with the nickname "Mommy".

Gu Fangyan's fingers trembled and clicked on the content of the message, all the way to the top, and on June 6, she sent herself a large message:

"Xiaoyan, it is said that you are going to take the college entrance examination today, and I am sorry that I was not able to be by your side on your eighteenth birthday, but I hope that the estrangement between us will not deepen because of this...... However, life always has to grow, and growth is to be slowly honed in a step-by-step learning and environment. Xiaoyan, my mother hopes that you will take every step of your life step by step and be down-to-earth......"

It's hard to believe that she would post such a large period of chicken soup because of this, in Gu Fangyan's imagination, she should be clinking glasses or holding hands with a high-nosed and deep-eyed magnesium country in a quiet and remote bar.

"If I have the chance, I'd really like to take you to Boston, which is the closest to the sea, and you can see seagulls skimming over your house in the early morning when you open the curtains...... Mr. John Joe always likes to cuddle his orange cat on the balcony to bask in the sun, and if it's windy the whole room will be cat hair......"

Gu Fangyan continued to scroll down, quickly browsing the messages sent:

"In that case, then you can choose a university you like, any one is fine, and you can definitely do it with your ability...... Also, seriously, if one day you feel tired, I'll come to you. ”

Gu Fangyan's hand dragging the mouse paused, he pursed his lips, not wanting to look at it.

The last reply was that the bill was transferred, and she gave Gu Fangyan a sum of money that was definitely a generous living expenses, which could fully support his expenses in all aspects of school.

Surprisingly thoughtful, as if she was manipulating his life.

Gu Fangyan slowly closed the computer.

There was a long silence, and the air seemed to freeze.

There were some things he had wanted to know for a long time, like what was he in her eyes, what was the relationship between them, and what was he still ...... The woman's son?

A sense of helplessness came at him unexpectedly, filling the empty room.

It's strange that he didn't feel lonely when he was alone and studied hard for more than a few years, he didn't feel lonely when he was sick and lying at home with no one to take care of him, and he didn't feel lonely when he said goodbye to the girl he had had a crush on for three years. But now he suddenly felt very uncomfortable and uncomfortable, when he should be the most independent, he felt that everyone was far away from him. The loneliness he had never felt before almost crushed him, a feeling that came from his heart and went deep into his bones.

My heart was astringent, as if I had swallowed a stone with great difficulty.

He leaned his body back on the bench, his heart beating tiredly, and a light rain was falling outside the window, splashing silvery-white water on the low-hanging cypress leaves.