At what point does youth end?

Probably from the moment of "breaking up".

I once said goodbye twice in one day.

I still remember the day after the graduation defense, I had the ultimate "casual meal" with my roommates.

I told them about my upcoming study abroad, and they were envious. I know that with Yuan Ziyi's family background, it is not difficult for her to go abroad if she wants to. But she was born and grew up in Sri Lanka, and it is difficult to leave the hot land. Yuan Ziyi said that her roots were too heavy, so she was destined to not be able to fly.

Huang Qiuxiao bluntly said that she admires me, because few girls can continue to move up in the profession of biochemistry. Only I know what the reason behind this is.

In order to complete Qiqi's adoption procedures and allow me to cross the ocean smoothly, Chen Yinjun arranged for me to marry an Englishman named Benfrio Brown. I knew he was fully capable of allowing me to stay in the UK as a single mother, but he deliberately forced me to hand over a "letter of surrender" to ensure that I would not regret it temporarily.

In fact, he was too worried, from the moment I decided to adopt Qiqi, I had already opened the bow and had no turning back.

Leaving Chen Yuyao is also my commitment to the rosary.

Chen Yinjun told me, "You can't get a divorce within three years, otherwise there will be problems with your green card to permanent." ”

"How do I know if he's going to die in three years?" It's not that I'm cursing maliciously, it's just that this Benfrio Brown is sixty-seven years old, and I have to worry about our future.

Chen Yinjun said that this must not be a problem, "The average life expectancy of the Brown family is 80 years old, you can rest assured." ”

I replied dryly, "Mr. Chen bothered. ”

Chen Yinjun smiled, "You must not live up to it." ”

"I just want to study abroad, but you took great pains to help me move people." I laughed sarcastically, "You give you a lot more than I want." Finally, I solemnly told him, "I will not fail you—because to fail you is to fail myself." ”

"Miss Jin is really a smart person." Chen Yinjun said, "By the way, I haven't congratulated you on getting the offe of the University of London

- It's a half-prize, but it's really remarkable. Of course, I won't deduct the amount I promised you. ”

"Thank you, Mr. Chen." I said indifferently.

I borrowed a little east wind, and I had to rely on myself for the rest. To be honest, I never expected Chen Yinjun to be benevolent and righteous to me.

Without Chen Yuyao, he and I would be passers-by. He always called me "smart", which was a real compliment.

In many things, I don't rely on talent, but on diligence.

Before junior high school, I had no exposure to English at all. It took a lot of effort to tutor, and I developed a daily habit of memorizing words like eating and sleeping, and English changed from a shortcoming to a strong point in my studies.

After deciding to go to the University of London, I started preparing for IELTS. For a bachelor's degree in the UK, 6 points are sufficient. But if you want to go directly to the master's degree, you must get a score of 6.5.

But the first time I only had 6 points. When I wanted to take the exam for the second time, Jin Qi fell ill, and without the help of my nursery, Sister-in-law Ye, I couldn't cope at all. Originally, the confinement sister-in-law left after taking care of the rosary out of confinement.

Sister-in-law Ye appeared when I was most anxious. These days, it is not easy to find a reliable childcare nanny. So I signed a one-year contract with her. Although it won't take me more than a year to leave here with Jin Qi.

After Jin Qi recovered from his illness, I studied intensively for another month to take the exam, and finally passed the line smoothly.

I didn't go home during the winter vacation of my senior year on the grounds that I was nervous about going to graduate school. In fact, he couldn't let go of Jin Qi, and he didn't want to act with Chen Yinjun at the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner.

After reaching an agreement with Chen Yinjun, I was very afraid of seeing Chen Yuyao.

Chen Yuyao is not a dull person. It's just that he never thought that I would come with his uncle to deceive him.

Several times, Chen Yuyao came to me, and Sister-in-law Ye passed by him with the child in her arms.

The families of J University faculty members, parents of students and surrounding residents often appear on campus for walks, so this scene is not uncommon.

Only once, Qi Qi called me "Mom" indistinctly in Sister-in-law Ye's arms, which startled me. Because she told Sister-in-law Ye in advance, she hugged Jin Qi and left quickly.

Chen Yuyao laughed and teased me, but he never thought that it was really my son.

The means by which I left him were cruel and despicable.

After saying goodbye to my roommate, I called Chen Yuyao: "Where are you?" I want to see you. ”

It may be that I haven't been so active and enthusiastic for a long time, Chen Yuyao hurriedly responded: "I'll drive over to find you right away." ”

"Shall we see you in N City?" I said, "I want to eat duck." ”

"Good. What time is it? ”

"Seven o'clock, in Xinjiekou."

Hanging up the phone, I came out of the hotel bathroom and said to Sister-in-law Ye, "I may not come back tonight." I'll come over early tomorrow morning to pick up Qiqi. She replied with a "yes."

"Thank you for accompanying me to N City." I said sincerely, "I booked the room until noon the day after tomorrow, and then you can have a good time in N City." It's been a long time, thank you. ”

Sister-in-law Ye hugged the child and was a little moved, "This is what I should do." ”

I packed up and went out, put on light makeup, put on a red dress, and rushed to my final date.

Chen Yuyao arrived as promised, I adjusted my mood and greeted him with a smile.

There was a flash of surprise in his eyes. "You're so beautiful today."

I said, "A woman is a person who pleases herself." ”

The corners of his mouth curled with pleasure.

We started walking hand in hand at the mall.

I strongly encouraged Chen Yuyao to try on clothes, "I should make up for your birthday present this year." ”

Every beginning of winter, Chen Yuyao was never late for my birthday gift.

"Hurry up." I urged, "Come and don't be rude." ”

When he finished changing, it was Yushu Linfeng, and I said to the shopping guide: "That's it!" Please help me pack. ”

"Wait, wait." Chen Yuyao hurriedly waved his hand, "I think it's just average." ”

"Who said you look best in white." I stepped forward and looked up and down, "Unlike me, you only look good in your blue shirt." ”

Chen Yuyao's face turned red when he heard this, and he coughed uncomfortably.

"Wear my clothes, then you are my man." I announced, and then said to the shopping guide, "Pack!" ”

Chen Yuyao didn't say anything more at this time, and let me pay the bill.

When I came out after buying clothes, he asked me, "Are you hungry, do you want to eat something?" ”

"Plate duck, plate duck." I was full of interest, "I've heard it, but I haven't eaten it." ”

"If the duck can't be burned, it's not delicious at all." Chen Yuyao said, and took me to a restaurant that specializes in making this classic dish. In addition to the plate duck, I also ordered a few other side dishes.

"How's it taste?" Chen Yuyao asked me.

"Well, it's not bad. But it's not as delicious as Babao duck. ”

Chen Yuyao smiled, "I think so too." ”

"When are the things from your school going to be sent back?" Chen Yuyao gave me a chopstick vermicelli and asked.

"No, I won't send it." I said, "Some of them were disposed of at the school at a low price, and as for the clothes, I packed a few suitcases." What you gave me is all loaded. I added, "None of them were sold." ”

Chen Yuyao said: "If you are troublesome, just dispose of it." I'll buy it again for you when I get back. ”

I let out an "um", but I knew in my heart that there would never be another chance.

"Let's go back to S City after eating." Chen Yuyao smiled, "You haven't been back for a long time, and the turtle shouldn't know you." ”

"Turtles are cold-blooded. It's normal that it doesn't recognize me. I said, "Even if you feed it every day, it may not remember." ”

Chen Yuyao said, "Then you brought it back at the beginning, purely to toss me." ”

I said, "If you don't want to raise it, release it." ”

As soon as the words fell, Chen Yuyao looked at me with strange eyes. I was shocked by the gloom and negativity in my tone, as if I was giving my last words.

So I hurriedly changed the subject, "Do you have something to do when you go back to S City tonight?" ”

Chen Yuyao was stunned, "No." ”

"Then we won't go back to S City today." I said, "You're mine this night." ”

He was stunned for a moment, then looked around a little embarrassed, and lowered his voice: "You, you ......"

"You won't agree?" I asked.

He doesn't speak.

"If you don't say yes, forget it." I lowered my head and continued to eat.

"Who says I won't say yes?" Chen Yuyao heavily sandwiched a chopstick vermicelli into my bowl and forcibly straightened the color: "It's yours, it's yours." ”

I winked at him, but waves of sadness welled up in my heart. For him, and for myself.

He had been expecting me to marry him after I graduated. I, on the other hand, was counting down to parting.

Chen Yuyao bluntly said that I called him "Brother Yuyao" on special occasions, which would make him feel guilty and ecstatic.

I said, "Ecstasy is fine." ”

The best dinner is always a little more substantial.

The University of London has three semesters a year, and it officially opens at the end of September. That is, I have more than two months to get used to the environment. Adaptability is important and almost determines survivability. I'm reminded of a famous quote from Charles Darwin -

"The special ones who can survive are not the strongest or the smartest, but the ones who react quickly to change."

When I arrived at Heathrow International Airport with my baby in my arms, I was picked up by a young British man.

He introduced himself, "Ge."

e Smith. (Gene Smith), is Mr. Brown's butler. ”

I couldn't shake his hand, I just nodded in greeting, "The."

esa. (Teresa)"

Out of gentlemanly demeanor, he helped me with the luggage cart and led me out of the airport.

I didn't say a word, and followed him with the baby in my arms. I knew that the next step was to take me to Brown Sr.

The last time I saw him, I was in a hurry. My impression of him is that of a typical old Englishman.

His sideburns are snow-white, his eyebrows are still brownish-black, and his eyes are grayish-blue, and I think the reason why he is not blue is because he is old.

To my surprise, the place where the Brown family is located resembles a medieval castle, with old furnishings and an air of loneliness and dilapidation that has passed by the wheels of history. Through those antique candlesticks and family portraits on the walls, I can imagine his former glory.

Old Brown welcomed me first, and then said frankly that he had promised to do Mill Chen a small favor because he was going to repair the house. I can stay here until I get a divorce three years later. However, you will have to pay for your stay here every month.

He glanced at Qiqi in my arms and continued, "If you need to take care of it, you have two choices, one is to find a nanny by yourself, and the other is to pay for the babycare for the maid at home. ”

Listening to his businesslike attitude, I was relieved. I agreed without thinking.

I followed the maid to my room and set up Qiqi. After seeking the consent of the elder Brown, he borrowed his mobile phone to call Chen Yinjun. I would like to confirm with him exactly when he will pay the balance to her account in the UK.

"Didn't I give you a check before you left?" The background sound on the phone was very noisy, and I didn't know what he was up to.

"But, Mr. Chen, the money in it is far from enough." I said, "Even with my scholarship, it's only enough for one year at most." ”

The Brown family needs to pay for food, clothing, and housing.

“…… That's it", Chen Yinjun was a little absent-minded, as if he was talking to the people around him, and didn't give me a clear answer.

The long-distance phone signal itself is not good, I couldn't hear his voice, I was a little anxious, and raised my voice: "Mr. Chen, you said that after I arrive in the UK, you will give me the rest of the money." ”

"Yes, that's what I said." Chen Yinjun's voice sounded again, "But I didn't say it was now." ”

"You ......" My heart quickly fell, and my voice struggled to maintain calm: "Mr. Chen, I will also let you arrange this based on my trust in you, how can you ......?"

The word "perfidy" was not spoken, and I realized my stupidity.

How can I and him have faith at all?

Chen Yinjun said abruptly: "I never thought of breaking my word. It's just that this money will only be given to you after three years. This is also for you - it was given to you before the divorce from Old Brown, this is a joint property in marriage, you don't want to give half of it, right? ”

Hearing him say this, I knew that the money could not be recovered today, and there was no point in tearing up my face with him again. So I said coldly, "I see what you mean." Good bye. ”