Meeting you in autumn

"Could you please bring this to me? I'm putting on makeup and it's inconvenient for me to go get it. Thank you."

Feng Ming sat on a stool, and the person in front of him was carefully applying makeup to him.

Then the classmate quickly picked up his phone and handed it to him. Looking at the caller ID on the screen, Feng Ming immediately stopped the makeup artist, got up, went to a less crowded place, and answered the call.

"Hey, Brother Yu"

"Feng Ming, how are things going with Xiao Yu over there? My men said the girl's dating, right?" This wasn't a negative statement, but an affirmative one.

Guan Yu, far away in City A, stood by the window, looking down at the chaotic crowd below, and spoke into the phone.

Yes, he is Guan Yu's older brother, Guan Yu.

Two years ago, a tragedy struck the family. The father was killed by his enemy while protecting the family, and the mother fell into a coma and became a vegetable.

To protect his sister, he had no choice but to send her to the capital to face this upheaval alone. Now, having avenged his family, he has become a powerful figure feared by everyone in City A, on par with the Fu family, and influential in both the legitimate and underworld circles. He is capable of protecting his sister, so he plans to bring her back.

"Yes, that's right," Feng Ming said bitterly to himself.

“He’s not qualified. Isn’t Xiaoyu’er with you? Let her answer the phone,” Guan Yu’s tone softened from fierce to gentle, as if he had thought of something and added…

"Feng Ming, thank you for always being there for her and protecting her. Our Guan family will forever remember this kindness."

"Brother Guan Yu, what are you saying? Our two families have been friends for generations, there's no need for thanks. We were a step too late back then... Sigh, never mind."

"Yes, it's not your fault. It's all in the past, and things are moving in a positive direction now."

As he spoke, Feng Ming noticed the figure walking in.

"Brother Yu, Xiaoyu is here. I'll let her talk to you."

Without waiting for Guan Yu's reply, he walked towards Guan Yu. The others also noticed Feng Ming, and Jing Yi noticed him as well. Instantly, the conversation became tense.

"Xiaoyu, come here," Feng Ming said, shaking his phone.

In that instant, as if sensing something, Guan Yu seemed to realize something important, and she subconsciously released Jing Yi's warm and strong hand.

Then, in a slightly apologetic and cautious voice, she said softly, "Ah Yi, I'm sorry, I have to take a call first. It's most likely my aunt calling. You guys go in first."

Before she could even finish speaking, and before she could even glance at Jing Yi's face, which had instantly darkened as if a storm was about to break, Guan Yu strode up to Feng Ming.

She reached out and took the phone from Feng Ming. Then, like perfectly in sync partners, the two quickly turned around and disappeared from Jing Yi and the others' sight in the blink of an eye.

At this moment, Shen Jia, who was standing to the side, suddenly had her eyes light up and excitedly said, "Oh my, but to be honest, I think Feng Ming is really quite handsome. I don't know why, but I suddenly feel like I'm starting to like him, hahaha..."

After she finished speaking, her face was filled with a shy and joyful expression, like that of a young girl in the throes of first love.

Upon hearing this, Chen Fang immediately curled his lip and retorted without any politeness, "Hey Shen Jia, can't you be a little more dignified? Feng Ming just has a face that looks like a vixen, how can he compare to our Brother Yi's handsome and dashing appearance! Don't you think so, Chen Feng?"

As she spoke, she glanced at Chen Feng, hoping to gain his approval and support.

However, Chen Feng just glared at Chen Fang and said irritably, "Alright, alright, you two stop arguing. Brother Yi, why don't we go inside and wait for your wife?"

Jing Yi frowned slightly, remained silent for a moment, and then slowly said, "It's alright, you can go in first."

Although he said that, his mind was already in complete turmoil.

Chen Feng keenly noticed the unusual change in Jing Yi's emotions, so he quickly reached out and grabbed Chen Fang, who was about to continue arguing, and forcibly dragged him into the house.

Seeing this, Shen Jia wisely followed him into the house.

At this moment, only Jing Yi remained standing alone. He raised his head, his gaze fixed on the direction Guan Yu had left, his eyes revealing an indescribable restlessness and unease.

Then, he took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, hoping to calm his turbulent emotions. But after taking the cigarettes out, he hesitated for a long time and finally silently put them back in his pocket.

And so, Jing Yi kept repeating the actions of smoking and releasing cigarettes, appearing somewhat at a loss.

On the other side...

Guan Yu answered the phone. To be honest, she missed her brother and her mother very much, and wondered how her mother was doing.

"brother"

"You still know you have an older brother?" Guan Yu said, feigning anger.

Upon hearing this, Feng Ming couldn't help but laugh out loud. Guan Yu turned around and glared at him fiercely.

"Waaah, brother, I was wrong!" Guan Yu said cutely to her phone.

"Oh! Little one, you actually know how to sweet-talk your brother and make him happy. Well then, I'll reluctantly forgive you," Guan Yu said with a look of enjoyment and smugness.

"Oh, by the way, next Saturday, I'll have Shen Yi pick you two up and take you home," Guan Yu said solemnly.

"Really? Brother, but..." Guan Yu was very happy to hear that she was going home, but when she thought of Jing Yi, she became melancholy and her face was full of conflict.

"Brother, can we go back after the college entrance exam?" Guan Yu asked cautiously, feeling a little reluctant to leave everything here.