Meeting across time and space

? One day in June 2022, I saw a message in the comment area of Tik Tok: Hello! Do you still know me? At that time, I suddenly took a casual look at the other person's head and found it was a woman. I couldn't help looking at the woman carefully, but I saw her shoulder-length short hair, arch eyebrows and phoenix eyes, and a confident smile rippling on her beautiful face. Although her face is slightly thin, it is also somewhat charming. I have a general memory in my mind, but I still can't find any impression. Who are you? I hesitate to ask: I am your old classmate! What! Don't you remember?

? I replied: how is this possible! I don't remember you at all Are you kidding? I asked her. Ha ha! Old classmate, you are so forgetful! You're not too arrogant to recognize people when you get rich, are you? Think again! Forget it, I definitely don't know you! I answered her categorically and ignored her at the same time. Then I left Tik Tok and began to pay attention to this drama on Tencent video.

The next day, I opened Tik Tok again, and saw that she drew my attention. She also left a message asking me to pay attention to her private chat, saying that she had something to say. I muttered: What the hell is this little girl doing? It's still haunting me, endlessly! Suddenly, I think she's a little bored. I wanted to quit at first, but then I thought: I have plenty of time anyway, and I just have the right to pick up girls for entertainment. After all, her delicate face appeals to me. Thought of here, I suddenly felt a little anxious and impatient. I think: it is said that opposites attract, and it is true, even for us married men.

? Act immediately, I clicked her attention, and she happened to be online, so I clicked a private chat. As soon as she opened the private chat, she sent a message: How could you? Although we are old classmates, you can't turn a blind eye to me even if we are strangers! Face to face across the screen is also fate. As soon as she opened her mouth, she was full of accusations, which surprised me. Yo-ho. This young man has a good personality, which is a little interesting. Maybe she is still a hot girl with a soft outside and a strong inside.

I was accused for no reason. Although a little unhappy, I replied to her in time. I said: I've been a little busy these days and neglected you. I'm sorry! I am very pious and perfunctory. Ha ha! She sent a flower, a smiling expression, and then said: I am really your old classmate, don't believe it! At this moment, I don't want to be too serious, just answer casually: yes! She suddenly stopped replying at the other end, and I thought she was angry again. After waiting for a few minutes, there was still no response. For a moment, I was suddenly disappointed. I was just about to quit, but she initiated a voice call.

I turned on my voice, and a sweet and slightly magnetic female voice floated into my ears one after another. Hello: Hello! Old classmates, because sending messages is too circuitous, not as direct as voice calls, and efficient. I said with a smile, you are still thoughtful. She also smiled and said: Get to the point! I said, suit yourself. She smiled again and said, You have a good memory: 1985 Yanjiadian Primary School, grade five, last semester. I smiled: this road is right. I was in grade five that year. But I don't have any impression of you, and I don't have any basis for memories! Hehe ... she said with a smile, don't worry! Listen to me slowly.

? She paused for about two minutes, as if recalling and sorting out her own memories. Later, she went on to say: Do you remember a little girl behind your seat, tall and thin? We also cleaned together, and you have been helping me! She gave a hint when she spoke. In the back row ... cleaning together ... I laughed to myself: this lad is really good at making up stories. This myth is undoubtedly a fable to me. Seeing my hesitation, she gave further hints. Remember the time when I bumped into a plump female classmate at the door of the classroom with you? I really remembered what she said.

? I was a little excited and excited at that time. I said, when you mention it, I remember it vividly. She was a little excited to hear me say that, too. Please remember it again. Don't reply in a hurry. After that, there was no sound at the other end, but it was still online. I know she gave me time to remember. I put down my mobile phone, cupped my chin in my hands, and searched carefully for every memento mori in my mind. Suddenly, a familiar figure jumped into my mind, and a girl in a floral blouse flashed by me. Melon face, arch eyebrows, a little thin face, but smiling with confidence ... I looked at her head again. Although it has been more than 30 years, it is still somewhat similar. She really took this road.

More than 30 years, time flies, things are wrong, things are wrong. In an instant, we are no longer young. It is rare for her to remember me as an old classmate. Just as she sighed, she made a sound and asked, can the old classmates think of anything else? I smiled: It's really you! I just don't remember your name. My name is Chen Yan! She was so frank that she signed up before I could speak. Nice to meet my old classmates. I have a bad memory. Please forgive me! Finally found you again, this is a search and return across time and space! She teased me wittily, and for a moment I felt like a spring breeze, inexplicably moved.

How have you been these years? I asked. I'm fine! Did you have a good time? She asked me again. I said thank you for your concern. I'll make do. I'll get by. In this way, as soon as the chatterbox opened, we talked for nearly an hour. Finally, I said to her: I vaguely remember that you didn't study in Yanjiadian for long, did you? Because I haven't had time to get to know you as if you were gone, and the memory you left me was so vague that I finally remembered you. Sophistication, slick! Make excuses for your ruthlessness, then how can I remember you! She laughed and teased. I ... I suddenly didn't know what to say, and I was speechless.

? Ha ha laugh ... what's wrong! Nothing to say? Let me talk! I also smiled awkwardly and said, where is this? Old classmate, your mouth is too strong for me to beat you. Give up. Yo! Is that giving up? I smiled: What else can I do? Ha ha ha ... She gave me another hearty laugh: To tell the truth, old classmate, you are absolutely right. I only studied in Yan's shop for two weeks. No wonder you can't remember. I don't understand. Then why did you only study for half a month? There were quite a few classmates in your village, and there were four or five at that time.

She said with a smile, you know, my hometown is a mountain and a river, and I have to take a boat every day after school. My parents don't trust my safety. Moreover, I am timid, and I get scared every time I take a boat, so my parents transfer me to a primary school in a neighboring village. Oh! I see. No wonder your appearance is like a flash in the pan, which made me proud before I met you. Ha ha laugh ... She smiled brightly: Old classmate, don't be so emotional, but it's poetic, which makes people feel like a vicissitudes of life. I seem to be cheerful and open-minded, but actually I belong to the sentimental type. Is it? After hearing what she said, I smiled and said, it turned out that I suddenly became beautiful!

? She wry smile way: What a beautiful woman! It was yesterday, in your words: the end of prosperity. I laughed and scolded: old classmate! You flatter yourself with my jokes. Not authentic! Do you really want to embarrass me? Ha ha laugh ... she smiled brightly again and said, I'm just saying, are you really upset? In that case, it's just entertainment. It is said that men are open-minded and broad-minded, but you are different! I criticized, you ghost girl, where are you? How can you be involved in everything? Is this a bit far-fetched? As soon as this was said, she seemed to smile more brightly on the other end of the phone. Just then, my phone rang, I told her a few words, and then hung up in a hurry.

? Since then, we have often chatted on WeChat and Tik Tok. Although it is just an ordinary friendship, it is also a dark and vigorous chat. I seem to feel that my life is richer than before. How time flies! I will leave my hometown for half a year at the end of July, so I want to go back to my hometown to help with the autumn harvest, killing two birds with one stone. I told her the news, and she said that when I got to the town, the two sides would meet. I teased: How is this like a blind date? There's no need! If you are hit by an acquaintance, I'm afraid there will be rumors again. You coward, I'm not afraid of a woman's house. What are you afraid of as a big man? She laughed and scolded me on the other end of the phone.

I said, "I'm afraid of what others say, so why make it complicated?" She said: A straight foot is not afraid of a crooked shadow. You and I have the friendship of classmates and gentlemen. What is there to be afraid of? I had some doubts and wanted to say more, but she ignored me. She just said firmly: tell me the specific time of your trip and call me when you get off the train. I also want to visit my mother in the country, just on my way. Seeing that she is so serious and stubborn, I think it is good to know her. After all, it is really commendable that she can have this intention. So I told her when I got home. After hearing my exact news, she seemed very happy on the other end of the phone.

? At 8 o'clock in the morning of July 30th, I got off the train on time. After changing trains several times, I finally got on the bus to Wu' an town at 10 in the morning ... I dialed her number while driving. She connected the phone and asked me, where have you been? I replied: I have got on the bus and returned to Wu 'an Town now, and I will arrive at the station at about 1 1: 30. Oh! I see, she said. Suddenly I heard there seemed to be a lot of noise, so I asked casually, where are you now? She smiled and said, I just got off the bus and am at the station now. Ha ha laugh ... what are you doing here so early? Hot weather. She quipped, I'm afraid I'll lose you if I'm late, so it's safer to come early. What does it matter if the weather is warm? Ha ha ha ha ... I felt a little funny and immediately criticized: You silly girl, you think you are in love, I really admire you. As soon as my voice fell, she scolded, I'm coming. Why did you waste your words? It seems that you are not touched at all! Forget it, see you at the station! She hung up before I could answer. Ha ha laugh ... This ghost boy, I can't help cursing in a low voice.

The car was driving at a high speed, and I fell asleep unconsciously when the car bumped from side to side. Fortunately, the road was clear today, and the bus finally arrived at Wu 'an Station at 1 1: 40. I was sleeping soundly when I was suddenly woken up. Before I opened my eyes, I heard a woman's voice: I must have dreamed of marrying a wife, but I didn't want to wake up when I got home! I listened carefully to Chen Yan's voice and sat up at once. I rubbed my eyes at random, and it was her when I opened my eyes. Hello, old classmate, long time no see! She smiled. We have known each other for a long time. You make it look like we met for the first time. Well, don't mention it! Come on, I'll get your things, and we'll find a place to talk.

Chen Yan helped me with my things, and we got off together. By talking to her, I looked at her carefully: white and pretty melon face, a pair of slightly melancholy phoenix eyes and a typical cherry mouth. The shawl's long hair swings from side to side on the shoulder like a waterfall. A pale pink floral dress wrapped around her curve, beautiful and slim figure, more graceful, well proportioned. She is more beautiful and radiant than the one in the video. I didn't expect the girl who fell so beautifully more than 30 years ago. It's a pity that I passed by ... Hey! What are you thinking about? If you go any further, you will leave the station. I was thinking, and she suddenly interrupted me. I smiled awkwardly and looked around the station again. Not far away, a buffet restaurant caught my eye. There was a big plaque in front of it, which read "Griddle Goose Wings".

? Yes! Let's have a griddle goose wing buffet today. I've had it before. Delicious and affordable. After making up my mind, I said to Chen Yan, What do you want to eat today? Chen Yan hahaha smiled: Old classmate, did you invite guests to kill chickens? I gave her a white look and said, you really understand! I'm asking your advice. Don't be inconsiderate! Hehe ... I'm just kidding. Why are you so nervous? Or a buffet. I like this, too. Leisure and affordable. Seeing that her thoughts coincide with mine, I pointed to the griddle goose wing shop in the distance and said to her, OK! Eat that at noon today! How's it going? Chen Yan looked in the direction of my finger and said, OK, let's eat goose wings. It is really delicious. Say that finish, we stepped up our steps and walked to the griddle shop.

Today is Sunday, and there are many more consumers than usual. When we arrived at the griddle shop, it was already crowded with people. The boss saw us enter the store, got up and greeted us, and told us that several tables were nearing the end, and you two would give up your seats later. I said it's okay to wait a few minutes. You have it here. When the boss saw him calm us down, he said a few kind words and went out to meet the guests. After waiting for about twenty minutes, the boss called us to a separate small room. It turned out that this was a temporary emergency, and the boss called us here for fear that we were in a hurry. I think it's okay. This small room is relatively hidden, so as not to be seen by acquaintances and entertain foolish ideas. Chen Yan seemed to read my mind and gave me a mysterious smile. I whispered, is this not good? Hehe ... Chen Yan smiled at me again and said, OK! A big man's mother-in-law doesn't feel tired. I answered plausibly. Unlike you, Miss Chen, I can be informal and detached.

? All right, all right! Don't talk about it, hurry up and serve! The young lady was hungry, and Chen Yan urged her to get up. I rushed to the door to call the waiter, and a little girl of fifteen or sixteen came in at once. I said, little sister, three griddle goose wings and ten cans of Jiaduobao herbal tea. I asked Chen Yan: What would you like to drink? Chen Yan laughed: Didn't you order Jiaduobao herbal tea? This is quite good. After the little girl left, Chen Yan asked me in some confusion: Why did you order three copies? Can we all eat? I smiled and said, didn't you go to see your mother? Pack the rest for her old man's house and take it home to taste! Chen Yan seemed a little touched at first glance, and then she said softly, thank you, old classmate, for your kindness. I thanked my mother instead. Ha ha laugh ... I laughed: we don't have to be so polite. This is really a token of our gratitude.

We chatted for a while, and the griddle was ready. When the waitress served it, she immediately smelled a strong aroma. Three people piled a big pot, and when they were young, the waiter helped to bring some fruit and put it aside. I picked up a jar of Jiaduobao, opened the lid and handed it to Chen Yan. Then I opened a jar myself. Then I brought her some goose wings and put them on the plate in front of her. Then I raised the herbal tea in my hand and said to Chen Yan: Come, old classmate, I'll drink tea instead of wine, and drink to our friendship and reunion! Chen Yan sipped his mouth and said with a smile, What a spectacle! Just like that. I smiled: after all, our classmates met again after more than 30 years, as if it had been a lifetime ago. If you want to have a sense of ceremony, you must be grand! Come, let's have a drink! I raised my herbal tea, cocked my neck and gulped it down.

? Chen Yan said thank you, immediately raised the teapot and began to prepare water. Maybe I choked in a hurry and couldn't help coughing. I quickly stood up and patted her back with my hand. She stopped coughing when she was young. I lightly chastise: How can you, a gentle girl's family, compare with our big men? There's no need to be as boring as me! Take your time next time and drink slowly! There is no one else, so don't be polite. Thank you, old classmate, Chen Yan said, rubbing his eyes. Suddenly I found that her eyes were red, and even her voice seemed a little wet. I thought she was not feeling well, so I nervously asked, "Chen Yan, what's wrong with you?" ? Is there a problem? Do you want to see a doctor?

? She waved and said softly, nothing, I'm fine! Well, eat this goose wing while it is hot! It doesn't taste good when it's cold. Come on, I'll take the lead and finish. I picked up a goose wing and chewed it in my mouth. Chen Yan saw that I had already started, so he picked up one and tasted it slowly. After eating a few, I found Chen Yan staring at me while eating goose wings. I thought Chen Yan was laughing at me, so I stopped. I whispered, Chen Yan, why do you always stare at me? I'm embarrassed to eat it! Ha ha laugh ... Chen Yan smiled slightly again and said nothing. But from her calm face, I feel that her smile is meaningful and she seems embarrassed. Is there something on her mind? Or what difficulties have you encountered? She may be embarrassed to say it, but now that I know, I can't stay out of it. After all, this friendship is as expensive as gold.

Chen Yan: What's wrong with you? If you have something on your mind or difficult, say it. Let's do something together. Chen Yan said with a smile: You think too much! What can I worry about? I said: I can see that you seem to have something to say. Chen Yan paused, seems a little shy. She stared at me and said, remember that time when we collided outside the classroom? I smiled: of course I remember, I hit my head and it hurt for several days! I'm afraid I will never forget it. I heard that, Chen Yan smiled. She said, in fact, I hit it on purpose, just to make you remember me forever. On purpose? ..... How is that possible? I remember you were worse than me! People almost fell to the ground.

? That's right! I did it on purpose. Is it? I just wanted to laugh, but I didn't laugh out loud. I sighed and said, why are you doing this? Why bother! Chen Yan didn't speak for a moment, and his eyes were a little tearful. I suddenly seemed to understand something and said softly, thank you, Chen Yan. But at that time we were all teenagers! What have you learned? Chen Yan gently wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes, then sighed and said, I liked you at that time anyway. I wry smile: What a shame! In fact, I didn't do anything for you at that time. I really don't deserve your friendship and care.

Chen Yan smiled again and said, Yes! ..... because times have changed, maybe you don't remember. Although we go to school together for only two weeks, you always help me when I clean up. Maybe it's too early From then on, I had a crush on you and a sudden liking. Whether you have experienced it or not, at least I'm serious. Later, although we were not in the same school, I never forgot. Since then, I have been paying attention to everything about you. Fortunately, now that the internet is developed, I finally found you on Tik Tok. I've always wanted to meet you and see if you're still the same. Speaking of which, Chen Yan broke down in tears. ...

? I was just about to say a few words of comfort to her, but suddenly my throat seemed to be blocked by something, and I couldn't say it, so I had to silently draw out some paper towels and hand them to her. And at this time, in the speaker of the room, came the desolate and piercing song of Lily in the Rain:

? A lot of things are lost,

? I lost the love of my life.

? Go back to the past and no longer exist,

? I can only keep all the beautiful things in my heart.

? If love is still in your heart,

? You can speak out boldly after many years.

? It's been years,

? Acacia wine for many years,

? It will be unforgettable truth and love.

? Listening to this desolate and sad song, we didn't speak, and tears flowed freely on our faces. The past is like smoke, and I can't look back. The friendship that has been saved is like "phoenix nirvana, reborn from the fire" and like a bright sun, which shines in our lives forever.