After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Shen Chi Yan was invited by the school to tour the new campus and facilities.
Song Qi Nian quietly followed him, acting as a little shadow.
At this moment, a man approached Song Qi Nian, looking somewhat surprised. "Song Qi Nian, is that really you!"
Song Qi Nian turned to look at him, and saw an unfamiliar face.
She was about to gesture, then realized the man might not understand sign language. She took out a notepad to write, but the man's voice rang out, "Use sign language, I understand."
Song Qi Nian paused slightly, then gestured, "Who are you?"
"Hello, I'm Shi Tian Cai, from the same year as you, majoring in English Interpretation. You might not know me, but I know you quite well."
"You know me?"
"Of course. You're the dimpled sweetie from the School of Economics and Management at Jing Hua University. Who doesn't know you?"
Song Qi Nian: "..."
Back then, she rarely interacted with others except for a few people in her dorm.
How come in Shi Tian Cai's words, she seemed so famous!
But seeing such an enthusiastic alumnus, Song Qi Nian, afraid of ignoring him, smiled and found a topic. "May I ask where you are currently working?"
Song Qi Nian was wearing a light purple shirt and white pants that day. Her smile was as bright as the wind, and she looked exceptionally beautiful.
Even after many years, Shi Tian Cai was still captivated when he saw Song Qi Nian again.
"After graduation, I stayed at the university to teach. I'm now an English teacher in Jing Hua City."
Song Qi Nian gave him a thumbs-up, signifying she thought he was great.
There were quite a few people accompanying them. On Shen Chi Yan's left were school leaders, and on his right was a beautiful guide dedicated to introducing him to the new campus.
It had to be said that Jing Hua University had changed a lot in recent years.
That looked like the teaching building for the School of Economics and Management. Did Song Qi Nian have classes there back then?
Thinking of Song Qi Nian, Shen Chi Yan glanced back and saw her laughing and chatting animatedly with a man in a suit, who was reasonably good-looking.
An unknown sense of jealousy and anger surged into Shen Chi Yan's heart. Damn Song Qi Nian, not forgetting to flirt with men even at this time. Why was she smiling so happily?
Was she afraid others wouldn't know she was foolish?
And that damned man, why was he so close to Song Qi Nian? Was he tired of living?
Song Qi Nian and Shi Tian Cai were chatting happily and didn't notice Shen Chi Yan's cold, sharp gaze.
"What about you? Where are you working now?"
Just as Shen Chi Yan was about to gesture, a clear voice suddenly rang out, "Secretary Song..."
Song Qi Nian looked up and saw Shen Chi Yan, perhaps feeling warm, taking off his suit jacket and handing it to Song Qi Nian.
Everyone stopped because of his action.
Song Qi Nian instantly became the center of attention.
She was not used to being watched by so many people and immediately stepped forward to take the jacket from Shen Chi Yan's hand.
At that moment, she heard Shen Chi Yan's low, warning voice, "Stay away from other men! And stop smiling, you look awful when you smile!"
After speaking, Shen Chi Yan, as if nothing had happened, smiled faintly at the people beside him. "Sorry, I've kept everyone for a bit. Let's continue."
Song Qi Nian: "..."
Shi Tian Cai immediately leaned in. "You're President Shen's secretary? That's amazing!"
Thinking of Shen Chi Yan's warning just now, Song Qi Nian immediately distanced herself from Shi Tian Cai.
In fact, the distance between them was normal social interaction. Her action made it seem somewhat deliberate.
Shi Tian Cai was bewildered on the spot, and Song Qi Nian felt a bit embarrassed. She nodded awkwardly at him.
Then, without another word, she followed Shen Chi Yan's footsteps.
As they walked, the group arrived at a popular spot in Jing Hua City, the Confession Wall.
The guide laughed. "This Confession Wall has a history of over twenty years in Jing Hua City. President Shen, surely many girls confessed to you here during your university days?"
Shen Chi Yan looked at the confession wall plastered with sticky notes of various colors. A scene flashed through his mind: a pair of hands carefully and cherishly placing a pink sticky note on it.
But when he tried hard to recall what was written, his head felt like it was being pricked by needles, and a sharp pain shot through it.
"President Shen, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Shen Chi Yan shook his head, then thought again. He had never been to this place in his memory, but what was that scene just now?
The guide continued, "Then President Shen, have you ever seen anyone write a love letter to you here?"
"No, I've never been to this place."
Hearing Shen Chi Yan's words, Song Qi Nian felt a sense of relief, but also a strange sense of disappointment.
Three years ago, the second month after she fell in love with Shen Chi Yan at first sight, she secretly wrote a confession letter and stuck it there, fantasizing that Shen Chi Yan would one day see it.
But since he had never been here, he must not have seen it.
Three years had passed. She wondered if her sticky note was still there.
"Since we're here, let's take a look at what touching love confessions are written here."
Naturally, there was no fear of being seen on a confession wall.
Song Qi Nian also took this opportunity to go to the spot where she had stuck her sticky note to search for her love letter.
However, the wall was too large. After several years, the notes were layered on top of each other, as numerous as cow hair, making one's eyes dizzy.
Just as Song Qi Nian was intently searching, Shen Chi Yan's voice sounded above her head. "What are you looking for?"
Song Qi Nian was startled and turned to see that Shen Chi Yan had appeared beside her at some point.
Seeing Song Qi Nian looking guilty, Shen Chi Yan snorted, "What? Don't tell me you were also like these people, so childish as to stick a love letter on this wall back then?"
Childish?
How was it childish?
How bitter was a secret crush? She wanted him to know, yet feared him knowing.
She could only use this wall to express her hidden love.
To avoid him making fun of her, Song Qi Nian shook her head and gestured, "No, I just wanted to see what everyone else wrote."
"Hmph... What's so good about it? It's just a bunch of cowards self-congratulating!"
Song Qi Nian: "..."
How could this person, with such a handsome face, have such a venomous mouth!
"Am I wrong? If you truly liked someone, you should have confessed long ago. What's the use of writing it on this wall? Waiting for God to show mercy and let the other person see the confession and actively seek her out?"
Song Qi Nian took a deep breath. Shen Chi Yan had never experienced the bitterness of a secret crush.
If the confession was successful, it would be a happy ending for everyone. But if it failed, they might not even be able to be friends.
The one who fell first loved with great caution, constantly worried and anxious.
Besides, this guy had no romantic bone in his body. She didn't want to discuss this issue with him at all.
Song Qi Nian continued to search for her sticky note.
Suddenly, Shen Chi Yan's voice rang out again, "The gentleness of the world is timely kindness and you in my eyes."
Upon hearing this, Song Qi Nian's body instantly stiffened...