Waiting for you at the place where you are reborn

"Wu Linxi..." Qi Xiangtian said with a serious expression, "I know I'm being abrupt, but I'm afraid if I don't say it now, I won't have time to say it later."

Wu Linxi stopped stirring, but did not withdraw his hand from Qi Xiangtian's hand.

Qi Xiangtian was not going to let her withdraw her hand. He moved her hand to the table and said nervously and hurriedly:

"I majored in computer science, a complete science student. From undergraduate to doctoral degree, I have always been a very serious and rigid person. From outsiders' point of view, I am not very interesting. Emotionally, I just admired the female monitor of our class in high school, but I never told anyone about it. Four years ago, I met you. Actually, it was only a few hours on the tour bus, but the impression was very deep. I remember your appearance, voice, and your name. Two years ago, I came back from the United States and focused on my career. I never thought about the relationship between men and women. I accidentally heard your column and knew it was you. I was very excited. I would never miss your column as long as I had time. Last month, I heard from Manager Liu that you I was going to write a column for my dad's bar, so I went over to take a look. To be honest, I really just wanted to take a look at you and see how you've changed over the years. I never thought I'd have any contact with you. I didn't expect someone would set the fire that day. After the fire, I found you in the bathroom. I was afraid you were in danger, so I desperately pulled you out. The moment I held your hand, I felt I couldn't let go. Later, I mustered up the courage to call you, and you said you had something for me. It seemed like a fairy tale. The clothes and keychain I lost would be in your hands. The keychain was something my mother left me. She is no longer with me, and I cherish it very much. So, everything seems destined-"

Wu Linxi's heart was boiling like the hot pot in front of her. She stared at Qi Xiangtian in front of her through the steam. The serious way he spoke made her feel particularly trusting and safe.

"I didn't feel anything different about living alone at first, but after we met that day, I've been wanting to see you again. Every day when I get home, I feel like something is missing, and my heart is empty. This past month, I've been in this state. I wanted to contact you but was afraid to disturb you, and I didn't wait for you on the day of the music festival. Yesterday I couldn't help but ask you out, I really wanted to see you, especially after you rejected me. The loss made me feel boring just thinking about it now..."

Wu Linxi pursed her lips and asked him playfully, "You said so much, what do you mean?"

Qi Xiangtian held her hand tightly and said sincerely: "Wu Linxi, I like you, and I really hope to live with you in this life."

"This is the fourth time we've met. It should be no more than forty days since we started doing the program in the bar." Wu Linxi answered seriously.

"Forty days?" Qi Xiangtian looked very surprised. "You calculated wrong. We have known each other for more than four years."

"You are really good at calculating time—" Wu Linxi couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth, and finally smiled. She said, "Who would express their feelings to others while eating hot pot, and ask for a lifetime together as soon as they open their mouths."

Qi Xiangtian said seriously, "I'm afraid I don't have time. I'll be going to Xijing the day after tomorrow for at least a week. If I miss this opportunity, I'll miss my whole life. If I didn't want to live with you for the rest of my life, I wouldn't say I like you."

Wu Linxi kept smiling, "These words don't sound like those of a computer science PhD. Rather, they sound like those of a college student in his early twenties. He is stupid, immature, and impulsive."

Qi Xiangtian took a deep breath and his expression became more serious. "I am very serious and sincere when I say these words. When I first arrived in the United States, my English was a bit of a hindrance, but with the language environment and my own efforts, I was able to use it fluently soon. What I mean is, as long as you give me a chance and you stay by my side, I can definitely change myself to be the person you like."

Wu Linxi's eyes moved, her eyes were a little moist, she said emotionally, "No need to change - I like you who are serious like this."

Qi Xiangtian didn't quite understand what she meant, and looked at her with confusion and nervousness.

Wu Linxi said: "Just go to Xijing with peace of mind. When you come back, send me the flight number and I will pick you up at the airport. I will give you an answer then."