The banquet ended, it was already past seven o'clock, Chen Mingyuan and Liu Yuli were arranged to live in the provincial recruitment hotel on the shore of West Lake, and as for the secretary and driver, they went to the county provincial office.

After washing up in the room and resting for a while, Chen Mingyuan was about to go out for a walk, but he didn't expect Liu Yuli to knock on the door first.

"I haven't slept yet, Secretary Chen."

Liu Yuli turned to the side, raised his hand and pointed to the pavilion outside, and said: "I just made a pot of tea, and it was cool outside, so I wanted to find someone to play a game of chess together. It seemed that he was worried that Chen Mingyuan would refuse, so he added: "By the way, let's talk a few words, these days, I have actually been looking for a chance to talk to you." ”

Chen Mingyuan thought about it, anyway, it wasn't too bad for a moment, so he agreed with a smile.

This summer night, very quiet, the stars in the sky are like a silver sand table, messy scattered everywhere, the light comes and goes, from time to time there is a breeze blowing from the West Lake, bringing bursts of comfort, accompanied by the chirping of cicadas, everything seems peaceful and leisurely.

The two sat on both sides of the stone table in the pavilion, drinking tea while concentrating on the game, chatting a few words from time to time, and the harmonious atmosphere was about the first time since the two met.

In the middle of the chess, seeing that Bai Zi was about to swallow the big dragon and successfully collect the palace, who knew that Heizi suddenly practiced a line, lived a wonderful move, and killed Bai Zi in a blink of an eye.

Liu Yuli twisted the white piece, stared at the chess game for a long time, and finally put the chess piece back into the bowl and said, "I lost!" He immediately looked at Chen Mingyuan and said with emotion: "I didn't expect you to be young, but you have far-reaching vision, the layout is meticulous, and you don't fight for the gains and losses of a corner and a place. ”

Chen Mingyuan smiled humbly: "In fact, strictly speaking, I am still a layman, nothing more than I have played with people a lot in the past few years and have gained some experience." ”

Liu Yu left with some interest and asked, "You can **** a layman so well in a short period of time, you must be a first-class master, right?" ”

Chen Mingyuan shook his head and said: "She is also a layman, but her insight and grasp of the overall situation are top-notch, and playing chess is nothing more than a pastime for her." ”

Liu Yuli sighed softly and said tentatively: "Is it Miss Mu?" Seeing him nodding, he muttered: "Although I have only met once, Miss Mu's intelligence and talent are impeccable, and what is even more rare is that her insight into the world of human affairs is not as good as ...... even me."

Chen Mingyuan's gaze gradually softened, and he whispered, "Yes, she always looks so perfect." ”

Liu Yuli glanced at him twice, suddenly joked, and said, "What?" It's only been a while since you've been apart, and you're worried about others? ”

Without waiting for Chen Mingyuan to answer, he leaned back on the rattan chair, poured some tea into the porcelain cup, and said with a smile: "This is all human nature, nothing to be embarrassed about, not to mention that you are young, it should be like glue, you can be fortunate to have such a beautiful and understanding partner, if it were me, I can't wait to stay together!" ”

Chen Mingyuan said: "I didn't expect Secretary Liu to be also temperamental. ”

"Did you think I was the kind of old stubborn who ate the old?" Speaking of the past, Liu Yuli sighed with some emotion and said: "I have also been young, and I have also had the years of being young and frivolous and infatuated. I remember that when I was elected to the political research office by the prefectural committee, I didn't sleep all night, and I kept repeating that I was serving the people wholeheartedly. ”

As he spoke, Liu Yuli sighed softly, picked up the teacup, took a sip of tea slowly, and when he looked up again, he smiled self-deprecatingly: "Old man, old people like nostalgia, and they are always not used to looking forward." After a pause, he said, "Do you know the origin of my name?" ”

Chen Mingyuan said without thinking: "Those who are depressed and detached, the word civilization is also!" Wen Chenggong's talent is peerless and rare! ”

Liu Yuli's originally lazy eyes immediately shot out of the essence, and said with a smile: "There are not many young people who can say this now, Secretary Chen is not a mortal!" ”

Chen Mingyuan smiled, "I don't have any other hobbies, I just like to read history books, especially the history of the Ming Dynasty!" ”

Wen Chenggong, is the famous founder of the Ming Dynasty in history Liu Bowen, before following Zhu Yuanzhang, Liu Bowen once called himself "Yu Ion" and wrote a book called "Yu Ion", which has a lot of principles for governing the world with peace and security.

Thinking of Liu Yuli's name and Liu Bowen's hometown, Chen Mingyuan's heart suddenly moved.

Liu Yuli smiled and said: "That's right, Wen Chenggong's hometown is the area of Ruining, according to genealogical records, I am a descendant of his old man, and my father gave me this name because he particularly likes the book "Yu Ion", hoping that I can be a useful official for the country's society." ”

Chen Mingyuan nodded, but did not answer.

It is widely circulated among Chinese folk that "Zhuge Liang divides the world into three parts, and Liu Bowen dominates the country; Zhuge Liang, the former military division of the former dynasty, and Liu Bowen, the military division of the later dynasty", Liu Bowen is known for his clever calculations and strategic strategies, but unfortunately, the fate of the founding hero of the Ming Dynasty is several bumps and a troubled career, even if he returns to his hometown and retreats, he will inevitably be killed by the suspicious and suspicious Zhu Yuanzhang!

Liu Yuli admires Liu Bowen so much, it is estimated that he also has some thoughts of 'sympathy', presumably when he was young, he was also ambitious and talented, and intended to make a difference in the political arena, but unfortunately it backfired, and he wasted most of his life, but he could only stoop to be the county magistrate of a small border county.

Talented and ambitious people will be conceited and arrogant nine times out of ten, which can generally explain Liu Yuli's strong reason.

"It's a pity that many times, it often backfires, and on this road, I can't help myself a lot, and I gradually become numb." Liu Yuli played with his blue and white porcelain teacup, and there seemed to be a trace of embarrassment and loneliness in his eyes: "There are differences in our governing ideas, I know this, but seeking common ground while reserving differences, Ruining is now developing very well, and the team should unite as one, stability and unity can develop, this is the truth." ”

Chen Mingyuan didn't squeak, Liu Yuli sighed for a while, although some true feelings were revealed, but it was nothing more than a foreshadowing of the current rhetoric. To be more precise, Secretary Du's family is likely to have a head-to-head battle with Liang Qiru's family next, naturally hoping to get more support in Wenhai, and to achieve this goal, the first thing is to convince yourself that you are hot!

"The current Ruining is a tree that wants to be quiet and the wind does not stop." Liu Yuli stood up, patted Chen Mingyuan's shoulder, his expression was indescribably complicated, he hesitated, and sighed: "The future of Ruining is bright, but there is still a long way to go. ”

Chen Mingyuan heard a hint of embarrassment, and faintly felt that this was like a trust before parting, and there were some mixed tastes for a while......

…………

After the last, he witnessed Liu Yu's back from Xiao Suo, but Chen Mingyuan was a little uncomfortable, and he lost his sleepiness for a while, so he simply left the hotel while it was still early, and walked around the neighborhood to breathe.

Walking along the familiar street, he unconsciously came to the Xixi Campus of Dongjiang University, his former alma mater.

After hesitating, Chen Mingyuan still strolled in, to his surprise, the campus at the moment was surprisingly lively, groups of young men and women could be seen everywhere, and from time to time some people could be seen stopping to take a group photo, and a student was called to inquire.

Listening to those laughter and looking at those farewells and sorrows, Chen Mingyuan was in a trance for a moment, and silently looked at the building in front of him, which was the venue of the Stargazing Society, but he seemed to have seen a picture that had been gradually forgotten a long time ago.

"Actually, I was in the stargazing club at that time, and I basically didn't do anything serious, you were observing the stars, so I pretended to count the stars...... Well, I can see it clearly, but the number is a little small, so I'll count it......"

"99."

"Count so fast?"

"What it means forever."

In my memory, that beautiful and gentle girl always had a smile on her face, which was extremely gorgeous. From time to time, she would look up at the sky in the quiet of the night, clumsily counting the stars, and talking to herself about small things, as if she was watching and looking forward to it.

Three years later, in the place where the two met and knew each other, things have long been different......

After a while, he was distracted, and it wasn't until the bell rang that he suppressed his thoughts, took out his mobile phone and connected it, and heard Ye Qingxue's cold voice: "Are you going back to Qiantang?" Where are the people now? ”

Chen Mingyuan heard that her tone seemed to be a little hurried, and as soon as his heart moved, he reported the address, thinking about finding Ye Qingxue in person to ask about Mu Jiayin's news.

"Okay! You go to the school gate and wait, I'll be there right away! Ye Qingxue's tone was solemn, and she said quickly: "There are some things that I have to tell you in person!" ”

After hanging up the phone, Chen Mingyuan had a faint premonition that something was not good, and he knew that Mu Jiayin was likely to have an accident, so he hurriedly walked along the tree-lined path to the school gate.

After a few steps, the sky suddenly burst into an overwhelming fireworks, and the dark night sky was suddenly reflected as if it was day, with fire trees and silver flowers, red and purple, lively and colorful, everyone's attention was attracted, and occasionally bursts of passionate shouts and cheers were issued from the crowd.

Looking at the fireworks in the sky, Chen Mingyuan suddenly stopped and paused, and when his eyes drifted forward casually, his whole person was suddenly stunned for a moment.

The colorful fireworks reflected the face of a woman in front of her, just like the girl in the depths of her memory, the gentle smile that can only be seen when looking at the night sky, the quiet and graceful temperament that naturally flows, and the shadow that is deeply engraved in the depths of my heart......

At the same moment, the woman also seemed to be aware, and gradually turned around, her eyes flowed, her hair was clear, and when the four eyes met each other, the delicate face showed the same surprise, it seemed to be a little unbelievable, and there seemed to be some surprises, but the affection was real, and slowly, she finally showed a long-lost and familiar smile.

It is said that first love is as bright as a summer flower.