Only wish the heart remains unchanged.

When he heard these words, Wu Wenxin didn't react immediately.

But when she understood, her heart felt like it had been blown open by something, completely struck.

Only wish, the heart, remains unchanged.

Is he only hoping that Wenxin won't change?

Or is he hoping that the feelings between them won't change?

Either interpretation is possible.

And no matter how it's understood, it all points to Shi Yi wanting to take their relationship a step further.

At least, he doesn't want the two of them to become estranged and awkward because of the passage of time.

"Yeah, yeah, unchanged!"

Smiling as she looked at Shi Yi, Wu Wenxin used all her strength to tell him that her feelings hadn't changed.

Wenxin's heart, unchanged.

"...Then thank you. I don't want anything else." Shi Yi pushed up his non-existent glasses, tapped his forehead with his finger, and tried to shift his attention as much as possible.

But she seemed to still be looking at him.

Not noticing his desire to avoid eye contact.

"Wh-what's wrong?" Shi Yi asked, looking at Wu Wenxin, puzzled.

"You should be a science student, right?" Wu Wenxin asked.

"Yeah, I studied science."

"You're so smart, you're suited to studying science." Wu Wenxin smiled and turned her head back. As they walked side by side, she casually mentioned, "But just now, you suddenly seemed like a liberal arts student, and a top student at that."

How could a science brain say something like, 'Only wish the heart remains unchanged?'

"Liberal arts are not my strong suit." Shi Yi honestly admitted.

If he were to study liberal arts, he would barely pass the Huáqīng Jìdà (Tsinghua and Peking University) cut-off score; there's no way he could score 720.

He is very interested in history in the liberal arts.

"Not your strong suit? Really?" Wu Wenxin asked teasingly.

"Really." Shi Yi nodded.

Okay, then let's just assume his performance just now was a genuine expression of his feelings.

That's right, Shi Yi isn't the kind of sea king who can spout sweet words without thinking.

If he said that, it was purely because that's what he was thinking in his heart.

"Then, are you going to be a little nervous when you meet my mom and dad later?" Wu Wenxin asked with a smile.

"Nervous?" Shi Yi was taken aback and tilted his head like a confused puppy. "Why nervous?"

"Ah? You're asking me why nervous... because they're my mom and dad." Wu Wenxin was starting to lose confidence.

"Oh, I won't be."

To this, Shi Yi said very calmly, "I know your aunt and uncle, and when you were abroad, I greeted them too. Actually, being nervous around you is more than being nervous around them."

"..." Wu Wenxin was now certain.

He was just speaking from the heart; it definitely didn't contain any calculated moves.

Also, he is a very pure science student!

The two of them walked to a restaurant.

Before they entered the private room, Wu Wenxin's parents came out and took the initiative to greet him.

"Hello, Uncle and Aunt."

Shi Yi was, as he said, without any nervousness.

His actions matched his words.

"Come on, have a seat."

The two of them led Shi Yi to the seat of honor in the private room.

And he knew it was the seat of honor, so he politely declined. "I'd rather sit by the window; I'm more used to it."

And so, he sat down.

At this time, the waiter came.

"Shi Yi, order. Order whatever you want." His mother said.

"I'm fine with anything; it's up to you, Uncle and Aunt."

"Then let's ask for recommendations."

And so, the waiter began to introduce, "Our signature dish here is stinky mandarin fish. Is that acceptable?"

"Yes, that's fine."

"Then how about some chicken soup dumplings?"

"That's fine too."

"Let's also get some stir-fried dishes," his father said.

"Okay, good." The waiter thought for a moment and then said, "Then braised fatty intestines, sweet and sour pork ribs, shredded pork with green peppers..."

"No need for the shredded pork with green peppers," Shi Yi interrupted.

When Wu Wenxin's parents heard him make a decision, they were a little surprised. They didn't expect this child to be so assertive and not at all reserved in this kind of situation.

Because guests rarely speak up when ordering.

"Shredded pork with green peppers is our signature dish. Are you sure you don't want it?" the waiter asked to confirm.

After being asked, Shi Yi turned to look at Wu Wenxin: "Do you still hate green peppers the most?"

This question stunned the parents on the spot.

Stunned and fixed, like a dog on the side of the road being kicked hard.

Wu Wenxin's eyes lit up as she was asked. She supported her face with both hands, nodded gently, and replied, "Yeah, I hate them."

He even remembers that I don't like to eat green peppers.

It seems that he is very considerate.

Shi Yi has a very strong memory and can remember many things that have happened. Then, when the scenario is replayed, he recalls it again.

For example, Wu Wenxin hates green peppers the most.

Shi Yi, who wasn't picky at all, thought at the time that this child was really a hassle. Green peppers are so delicious...

Therefore, he was deeply impressed.

"Ah, Shi Yi is very thoughtful." After this brief examination, the mother determined that Shi Yi was definitely a good boy.

Absolutely worthy of her daughter.

But conversely...

Hard to say.

After ordering, the dishes were slowly served, and they slowly ate.

Then, they exchanged pleasantries and reminisced for a long time.

After they had eaten enough, Wenxin's father cut to the chase: "This time, Wenxin was able to get into Fourth High School thanks to you. Without you, she wouldn't have been able to get into such a good school."

"You don't need to be so concerned," Shi Yi said, still very low-key and steady. "Wenxin's grades are also good; the school is happy to accept her."

"They're happy to accept her because of your connections," the father said very sincerely. "The principal only agreed because of you. If I went, I wouldn't even be able to see him."

"Yes, Shi Yi, you don't need to be so polite. You did us a big favor; our Wenxin will definitely remember it," the mother said.

"Yeah, yeah, I'll remember," Wu Wenxin said with a smile, guaranteeing it.

Shi Yi was a little unaccustomed to the enthusiasm of these people.

And the attitude of these people, except for Wu Wenxin, became a little 'respectful'.

The elders are like this to a child like him, which seems a little weird...

"I," after hesitating for a while, Shi Yi opened his mouth and said, "Actually, I also wanted Wenxin to study at Fourth High School."

As soon as this sentence came out, everyone felt that 'something big was coming'.

Wu Wenxin's parents were preparing to repay the favor with gratitude and compensation...

And Shi Yi is specifically asking for our daughter.

Wu Wenxin also became nervous.

This is in front of my mom and dad; you're not going to confess, are you?

Saying something like 'May the heart remain unchanged'...

"Why is that?" the mother asked with a smile.

Shi Yi glanced at Wu Wenxin and then said frankly, "Wenxin and I had a very good relationship when we were young. In middle school, maybe we were both a little silly, so we were very awkward. But now that I think about it, Wenxin is still my best female friend. So for her sake, I'm happy to do this."

Steady, generous.

This is the evaluation of Shi Yi's words by the two of them.

It was said so appropriately.

Not even a hint of 'puppy love' was involved.

"Yes, you two had a great relationship at that time; you always went out holding hands."

The mother nodded and said with a smile.

"Ah, yes," the father echoed, although he didn't really want to talk about this topic.

It seems that Shi Yi has definitely won the hearts of Wenxin and my wife.

As for me...

I didn't say I wouldn't agree.

But it's only high school now, at least wait until college.

"Then, did the other party make any demands when you got the principal to agree to this matter?" the father asked curiously, trying to change the subject.

"This..." At this point, Shi Yi felt a little embarrassed, but his character was to never lie, so he replied, "Before he made any demands, I proactively promised him something."

"Oh? What is it?" Hearing the story of a child negotiating with a big principal, the mother showed a look of interest.

"This..."

After a pause, Shi Yi opened his mouth and said, "I promised him that I would win the provincial top scorer in the college entrance examination."

"..."

As soon as this sentence came out, the air instantly froze.

The three of them were petrified by this move.

And Wu Wenxin was even more nervous to the point of deformation.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I made you make such a bold promise; I will definitely study hard!

"Too amazing, too amazing." The father could feel the confidence in the other party's tone and felt that he, who was the top student in the whole school, had this ability, but hearing it in reality was still so shocking.

Provincial top scorer.

That would really be the Star of Culture descending to earth, the pride of heaven!

Such a person, the commoners in ancient times would have to kowtow to.

And this is Shi Yi, Shi Yun's son.

Shi Yun, why are you so good at hiding it?

Your son has the qualifications of a top scorer, and you told me he's just trying not to fall behind in Fourth High School?

Hypocritical!

Are you afraid that I'll try to build a relationship with your son?

Then your worries are justified.

My daughter is going to build a relationship with your son...

"Um, it's almost time for me to return to school." To avoid embarrassment, Shi Yi spoke.

"Okay, okay, then I'll see you..."

The father was interrupted by the mother halfway through his sentence, and then she said with a smile, "Let Wenxin see you off."

"Okay."

And so, Wu Wenxin and Shi Yi left the restaurant.

The two of them walked side by side.

"You're really amazing. You even did this kind of thing for me... My mom and dad think you're a god now," Wu Wenxin said with a smile.

"I still hope... you treat me like that child." Shi Yi has never had any sense of superiority, no matter who he's with.

Only wish the heart remains unchanged, not only referring to Wu Wenxin.

He also hopes that those beautiful and simple emotions will never change.

"In my heart, you haven't changed, no matter how amazing you are."

At this moment, Wu Wenxin suddenly stopped, finished speaking with a smile, and then extended her hand: "Shi Yi, let's get to know each other again. My name is Wu Wenxin."

"Yeah, my name is Shi Yi."

This time, the two people's handshake was no longer so awkward and cramped.

Very natural.

In front of the zebra crossing, the two of them looked at each other and found that feeling from back then, recovered it all.

The red light turned green.

Shi Yi prepared to cross the road.

At this moment, Wu Wenxin, who was beside him, gently tugged at his sleeve.

He turned his head and saw Wu Wenxin, who was more than half a head shorter than him, standing close to him, and lowering her head, looking worried.

"What's wrong?" Shi Yi asked.

Wu Wenxin bit her lip lightly and then murmured softly, "Are we... all grown up?"

"I guess so, compared to before..."

"Then, do my previous words still count?"

Wu Wenxin raised her head, her cheeks flushed, and looked at Shi Yi. Although her voice was very soft when she asked, the power of this sentence was not weak at all.

Yes, it's very strong.

So strong that even someone like Shi Yi couldn't handle it.

The last time he felt so sweaty was during the last question of the second round of the provincial competition.

The difference is that the question was finally solved.

But this question, how do I do it...

"Let's go."

Seeing that the green light was about to end, Wu Wenxin gently patted Shi Yi, reminding him to move, and before he left, she whispered a promise: "Sooner or later, everyone will know."

——

I have always felt that there is nothing that is forbidden to write in a book. For me, the most important thing is to be interesting.

But to be honest, since it was put on the shelves, there have basically been voices saying, 'Why write this kind of thing?'

I personally basically don't read the comments section, I only read the comments on this chapter and at the end of the chapter. If I encounter something good, I will adopt it, and if I think what is said is correct, I will listen to it.

Regarding the voices of 'abandoned, not watching', I always support it.

However, if you abandon it and still attack indiscriminately in the comments section, saying things like garbage and shit, I will delete the bad comments for the experience of most people.

(End of this chapter)