Back to high school, Peking University is beckoning me

Since the beginning of winter, time has flown by like a rocket. The end of the semester is approaching, and we've all gradually adjusted to the teacher's new pace of instruction.

In Lu Youning's memory, it rarely snowed in L City. But when she was little, she heard her grandmother tell her that there was a heavy snowfall in 1976.

That snowfall was deeply imprinted in grandma's memory and also planted a seed in Lu Youning's heart.

With the temperature rising in recent years, the coldest time in L City in winter is when frost forms on the grass by the roadside in the morning.

Although it wasn't snowing, if it was raining, the damp and cold weather seemed to blow into people's bones, making them shiver with cold.

That day, Lu Youning and Lu Yixiao got up early and went to the classroom to study. As soon as they went downstairs, they were blown by the cold wind and couldn't help shivering.

Lu Yixiao shrank her neck, tightened her collar, and said to Lu Youning, "It's really cold. I feel like the wind is blowing through my bones."

Lu Youning held the thermos in one hand and nodded, "Yes, but it's only for the next two days. The final exam is next week."

Lu Yixiao rubbed her hands to keep warm and said longingly, "When I have a holiday, I will sleep until ten o'clock.

"Me too." Lu Youning responded.

As they chatted, they exhaled hot air, which instantly turned into white mist in the cold air.

They walked quickly towards the classroom, wrapped in the cold wind. The dim light reflected on the wet ground along the way, and the occasional rustling of fallen leaves in the wind added a touch of chill.

Many students were already sitting in the classroom, all diligently reviewing. Lu Youning and Lu Yixiao sat down at their seats and also immersed themselves in their intense review.

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Time passed quietly as the pen tip slid. Before I knew it, the day of the exam had arrived and the atmosphere in the classroom became increasingly tense.

Everyone is reviewing against time. At this moment, everyone forgets the cold and hopes to get good grades in the final exam.

Finally, the crisp exam bell rang, and the students walked into the examination room with a nervous and expectant mood.

Lu Youning looked calm. She was now immune to exams and was not nervous during normal tests.

Lu Yixiao followed Lu Youning to the examination room and said excitedly, "Ningning, I'm finally in the same examination room with you."

Lu Youning smiled slightly and said, "Take the exam well and don't be distracted."

Lu Yixiao nodded vigorously. "I know. I will study hard for the exam. I will have a holiday after the exam. I am really looking forward to it."

After the two arrived at the examination room and found their respective seats and sat down, they began to adjust their state and prepare for the exam.

The exam room was utterly silent, the only sound being the scratching of pens across paper. Lu Youning was concentrating on the questions, her mind racing as she wrote down the answers non-stop.

After the exam, the students felt relieved and walked out of the exam room with ease.

Lu Youning and Lu Yixiao followed their classmates in the corridor. Everyone was still enthusiastically discussing the geography test that had just ended.

Lu Yixiao couldn't help but sigh, "Finally, the exams are over. I'm going to have vacation tomorrow. I'm so excited!"

Lu Youning's lips curled up slightly, showing her good mood, "Yeah, I can finally relax."

After they finished their dinner in the cafeteria, they returned to the dormitory. Lu Yixiao suddenly took out a light purple silk scarf and said:

"Ningning, you'll have a day off tomorrow. This is my early birthday gift to you. I wish you stay forever young and beautiful, and be happy every day."

Lu Youning took the scarf, and the soft touch warmed her heart. "Thank you, Xiaoxiao, it's so beautiful, I love it."

Lu Yixiao chuckled, "I felt you would like it when I bought it. You can use it as a hairband to decorate your hair, or tie it to a bag, it looks great."

When Liu Yufei heard this, she asked curiously, "Is Youning's birthday today? We didn't even know."

Lu Youning replied: "No, it will be in two days."

Since the exam was over, everyone was not in a hurry to wash up, so they gathered together and chatted slowly.

When they heard it was a birthday gift, other students in the dormitory gathered around and looked at the scarf in Lu Youning's hand curiously.

Lin Muwan reached out and touched the scarf, and said in surprise, "Wow, it feels so soft and comfortable."

Lu Youning looked at everyone's curious and loving eyes, smiled and handed the scarf to them, letting everyone take turns to feel it.

"Yixiao is really good at picking out gifts. Let's go shopping together next semester if we have the chance."

"Next time I give a gift to a friend, I'll ask Yixiao to give me some advice."

Lu Yixiao also nodded in agreement, "Sure, just call me when the time comes."

At this time, the dormitory head, Liu Ling, suggested, "Since Youning's birthday is in two days, and we only need to go to the classroom tonight to pick up our winter vacation homework, we can go to the small supermarket to buy some food and celebrate her birthday together in the dormitory. How about that?"

When everyone heard this, they immediately responded: "Okay, okay, we can prepare together."

Afterwards, they began to enthusiastically plan what delicious food to buy. The dormitory head even took out a pen and paper to write down the things he wanted to buy.

Lu Yixiao was particularly active, and couldn't wait to keep saying: "Coke is definitely a must, it's the best drink for celebrations;

Buy some potato chips too, especially cucumber and tomato flavors;

Buy some wafers, chocolates, various small biscuits and bread, as well as spicy strips, a few grilled sausages and some oden.

Lu Youning was moved by everyone's enthusiasm and quickly said, "You don't have to go through so much trouble, really."

Liu Yufei smiled and said, "How can this be a problem?"

Liu Ling also said: "This is us celebrating your birthday together. Although there is no cake, we still have to prepare it well."

Lin Muwan took Lu Youning's arm and said coquettishly, "Since we don't have to go to evening self-study, let's just think of it as us celebrating your birthday and have some snacks together and have fun."

"Yes, yes, don't refuse. Enjoy this little surprise we've prepared for you. Besides, it's nice to have fun together."

Seeing that everyone said so, Lu Youning had no choice but to nod in agreement.

A few people cheered and said that there would be a 'birthday snack party' in the evening, so they had to hurry up and take a shower. Then everyone went to wash up.

At half past six, they arrived in the classroom on time to collect their homework.

Luo Mingdian also reminded them: "This winter vacation is your last vacation before the college entrance examination. You will have to make up for the missed classes during the summer vacation of the next semester. Although you can relax appropriately during the winter vacation, you cannot completely abandon your studies.

Remember to manage your time wisely so that you can review your weak subjects while completing your homework."

The students nodded in agreement. After receiving their homework, Lu Youning and the others couldn't wait to head towards the small supermarket.

The small supermarket was bustling with people coming and going. They carefully selected various snacks according to the list they had agreed on before.

Soon, the shopping baskets were filled to the brim. After paying, the group happily headed back to the dorms, carrying bags of snacks.

During this period, Lu Yixiao also went to a milk tea shop and bought a bottle of milk tea for everyone in the dormitory.

Back in the dorm, everyone began to meticulously prepare for the "birthday party," placing snacks on the small tables.

Lu Yixiao also took out a piece of bread, put a small candle in it, and said, "Ningning, our conditions are limited, so let's make do with this and make a wish!"

Lu Youning didn't expect them to even think of this. Tears welled in her eyes as she looked at everyone in the dormitory and said, "Thank you, everyone. Thank you for preparing this birthday party for me. I'm really happy."

She clasped her hands together, closed her eyes, and mentally made a wish. Then she blew out the candles. "Then, let's all share this delicious food together. Let's have a party in this little dorm room."

Everyone ate snacks, chatted and laughed, and the dormitory was filled with laughter. In this cold winter, this small dormitory became particularly warm because of this sincere friendship.