A passing traveler through the heavens

Buddhism says: "Human beings suffer seven kinds of pain: birth, old age, sickness, death, being with those you hate, being separated from those you love, not getting what you want, separation and reunion in a cycle, and sorrow and joy attacking each other one after another."

"Parting from beloved things and beloved people is a huge and painful life lesson. If the outcome of this separation is already destined, why not start with a lighthearted tune?"

But what Buddha meant was: "All beings should be carefree and detached, accepting all the ups and downs of life. Unfortunately, all beings are just ordinary people... not Buddhas."

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Arriving at a secluded spot near the ancient town, Ye Jiping took out the Kongming lanterns he had just purchased from his backpack and handed them to Lu Qiaochuan, indicating that he would be responsible for distributing them to everyone present.

After receiving the Kongming lanterns, everyone picked up pens and wrote down what they wanted to say or what they wanted to achieve.

In no time, everyone had finished writing, then lit the wicks together, slowly released their hands, and let the Kongming lanterns rise slowly into the night sky.

Ji Lin, with his arm around Lin Luoxue who was already completely drunk and unconscious, and the other friends looked up at the Kongming lanterns gradually disappearing into the night sky.

The moonlight shone down on them like water, making the whole scene look exceptionally peaceful and warm. Although many of them had been drinking, no one lost control or acted excessively as a result.

After the event ended, the group set off back to school.

In the days that followed, before leaving, Ye Jiping decided to have an in-depth conversation with each of the students. He hoped that in this way, he could give the students some guidance and inspiration, help them avoid detours on their path to growth, and find their own right direction as soon as possible.

Ji Lin and Ye Jiping sat facing each other in the office, and he was the last student to be spoken to.

Ye Jiping asked with a smile, "Ji Lin, do you know why I arranged for you to be the last one to talk to me?" Ji Lin shook his head slightly, indicating that he did not know the reason.

Ye Jiping continued, "Jilin, the reason I chose to talk to you last is because in my heart, you have always been the child I trust the most."

"Your academic performance has always been excellent, and you have your own ideas and opinions. Moreover, you also have the ability to care for others and take care of your friends."

"So, I'm not worried about your future development at all. I also hope that after I leave, you can help everyone and try to prevent this class from falling apart."

"And I'd also like to hear some of your inner thoughts, such as what kind of person you want to become, and what your plans are for the future?"

As Ji Lin listened to Ye Jiping's questions, his thoughts drifted away, and he fell into deep contemplation.

Since entering the world of Tianlong, Ji Lin has been driven forward by the system. However, he has no idea what he will encounter next.

Nevertheless, he thoroughly enjoyed this feeling of being full of the unknown and excitement.

Recalling his past experiences in different planes, Ji Lin was filled with emotion. Those encounters flashed through his mind one by one. After a brief pause, he slowly began to speak.

"I don't know what the future holds for me, but isn't the unknown also something to look forward to?"

"I'll probably just become a traveler." As soon as he finished speaking, Ji Lin smiled and said goodbye to Ye Jiping.

Ye Jiping watched Ji Lin's departing figure, feeling somewhat puzzled by what he had just said. After Ji Lin left the room and gently closed the door, Ye Jiping watched him walk away.

Ji Lin murmured softly outside the door, "A traveler... just a traveler passing through the heavens." A faint smile appeared on Ji Lin's lips before he turned and disappeared at the end of the corridor.

Time flies, and the day Ye Jiping is about to leave is fast approaching. Facing this imminent parting, everyone discussed and decided to hold one last happy class meeting to create a beautiful memory together.

The classroom was filled with a joyful atmosphere. The students were busy with their own things. Some were playing cards together, some had set up a mahjong table, some were immersed in the world of computer games, and some had even set up a hot pot in the classroom, which was steaming and smelled delicious.

The entire classroom seemed to have transformed into a bustling amusement park.

Just then, Ye Jiping slowly walked into the classroom, dragging his suitcase.

Upon seeing Ye Jiping, the previously noisy classroom instantly fell silent, followed by a burst of cheers. The students excitedly greeted Ye Jiping, warmly inviting him to join in the fun.

However, Ye Jiping did not immediately respond to everyone's invitation. Instead, he smiled and walked onto the stage, gesturing for everyone to sit down quietly.

Then Ye Jiping cleared his throat and began to earnestly give instructions to everyone.

He turned on the projector, and photos of teachers appeared on the screen. Ye Jiping pointed to the photos and solemnly said, "Students, please don't cheat while these teachers are proctoring! If you're caught, the consequences will be very serious."

Then, Ye Jiping changed the subject and talked about the topic of boyfriends and girlfriends.

His gaze swept over the three couples in the class, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly. Seeing this, the classmates exchanged knowing glances and secretly smiled.

Ye Jiping said earnestly, "Love is wonderful, but you must be careful and pay attention to safety." These words made the girls blush and lower their heads.

Afterwards, Ye Jiping gave a detailed introduction to some situations that students might encounter in their third year, including the increased difficulty of courses and the selection of internship opportunities.

Finally, Ye Jiping gave a special message to the girls: "Girls, you must take good care of yourselves, both physically and mentally. Don't be afraid when you encounter difficulties; face them bravely."

After Ye Jiping gave his earnest advice, the atmosphere in the classroom became somewhat heavy, and a faint sadness appeared on the students' faces.

But thinking of their promise to Ye Jiping, everyone forced smiles, wanting to hide their reluctance in their hearts.

Later, when Ye Jiping joined in the fun, this forced smile turned into genuine happiness.

The next morning, before the sun had fully risen and the sky was still somewhat dark, Ye Jiping had already opened his eyes early.

He quietly packed his luggage, and once everything was in order, Ye Jiping gently picked up his suitcase and slowly walked towards the door.

He knew today was a day of parting, but he didn't want to see the sad scene of everyone seeing him off, and he didn't want his departure to make everyone too sad.

So he deliberately chose to leave quietly while everyone was still sound asleep from the hangover from the previous night.

When he reached the classroom door, he couldn't help but stop. He turned around and his gaze slowly swept over every familiar face in the classroom.

At this moment, the students were all quietly lying on their desks, seemingly still asleep.

Just then, Ye Jiping was surprised to find that everyone was raising their thumbs high. Even though they were lying on the table with their eyes closed, their raised thumbs were still very conspicuous.

These thumbs-up gestures are a silent form of praise and affirmation, representing the students' respect and affection for their wonderful teacher, Ye Jiping.

Seeing this scene, Ye Jiping's eyes instantly welled up with tears. He quickly raised his hand to cover his mouth, afraid that he would cry out loud.

After a long while, Ye Jiping finally managed to calm himself down, and then said softly in a slightly trembling voice, "I hope everyone can be a good person in the future..." After saying this, he turned around and walked out of the classroom.

As his figure disappeared down the corridor, the students who had been lying down in the classroom all looked up, gazing in the direction Ye Jiping had gone, and began to sob softly…