Reverse Approach

The first day of freshman year was very busy, the whole campus was full of people, Su Beimo accompanied Liao Nanqing to school. Most of the surrounding students were sent by their parents, while a few came alone. Next to Liao Nanqing stood Su Beimo. He was sent here by his lover.

 

Liao Nanqing went through the school clearance procedures and went back to Su Beimo’s apartment at regular intervals every day. Living together was a great pleasure, and Liao Nanqing got used to Su Beimo’s presence at night. Moreover, the apartment was not far from the school, so it was not a problem to commute to school.

 

When Ge Yun sent a message to Liao Nanqing, Liao Nanqing thought he had misread it.

 

What Miss Ge sent was: [Which dormitory building are you in?]

 

Liao Nanqing was confused: [Are you at B University too?]

 

Ge Yun: [En, there’s something for you.]

 

Liao Nanqing: [I live off-campus, but I’m now near the 03 building of the North Dormitory]

 

Ge Yun replied quickly: [Wait for me at the gate of the 03 building, three minutes. ]

 

Liao Nanqing was planning to go to the cafeteria for dinner with Su Beimo when he was intercepted by Ge Yun’s text message, so the two of them had to stand dumbly at the gate waiting for Ge Yun’s arrival. However, Ge Yun was not punctual and took ten minutes to arrive, carrying a bag of souvenirs in her hand. She waved her hand, and when she glanced at Su Beimo, she reluctantly sank her face.

 

Ge Yun was quite tanned, wearing a white short sleeve and a blue denim skirt underneath, with a pair of newly bought white shoes.

 

She said lightly: “Beef jerky from Inner Mongolia.” After saying that, she pushed the bag into Liao Nanqing’s arms, “Thank you for the gift you brought from the beach, this is a return gift.”

 

“You went to Inner Mongolia to travel ah?” Liao Naqing was pleasantly surprised. He bowed his head and sniffed it. Unfortunately, beef jerky was packed layer by layer in sealed bags so he could not smell anything.

 

Ge Yun wiped the sweat from the corner of her forehead and glared at Su Beimo for no reason: “Yes, I went to Inner Mongolia for half a month to play. I have relatives working there.”

 

“How come you’re at B University too?” Liao Nanqing hadn’t seen Ge Yun for too long and asked one question after another.

 

Su Beimo interrupted at the right time: “It’s a hot day, let’s find a place to eat first. You guys can talk while eating?” He could see that Ge Yun was hostile to him, but he didn’t want to argue with such a young girl. After all, it wasn’t like Su Beimo hadn’t seen the little note Ge Yun sent back to Liao Nanqing back then.

 

He might be either, no, 100% was a rival in love.

 

Thinking of this, Su Beimo couldn’t help but feel glad that he took him first, otherwise Liao Nanqing would have been quite popular.

 

But the three abandoned the canteen and walked and chatted into a restaurant outside the campus. Ge Yun and Liao Nanqing chatted a lot; for example, she also applied for B University. For example…Ge Yun came closer, glanced at Su Beimo who went to the back to order a few times, and whispered to remind Liao Nanqing: “Don’t be fooled by him. ”

 

Liao Nanqing was still confused.

 

“Oh, stupid.” Ge Yun said with disdain, “Look at his appearance, there are no girls around him? If he cheats you, you must cheat him to death.”

 

“What are you talking about?” Liao Nanqing looked at Su Beimo innocently, thinking that Su Beimo hadn’t lied to him in any way, hence he fought for Su Beimo, “Su Beimo is a good person, don’t say that about him.”

 

Ge Yun had a belly full of words to say, but Su Beimo was already sitting back. They didn’t know that Ge Yun had seen them kissing and simply thought that Ge Gyun was just as easy to fool as Xu Yanyan.

 

Su Beimo was worried that the atmosphere was awkward, so he picked a few topics to talk about.

 

Ge Yun crossed her legs and didn’t pay any attention. It was Liao Nanqing, who gave him a face and answered him, especially cheering.

 

Su Beimo coughed twice, and Liao Nanqing immediately handed him a glass of water. Without moving, Ge Yun suddenly curled her lips and muttered silently, “loverboy.”

 

In fact, Ge Yun’s heart was clear as a mirror. At first she did have thoughts about Liao Nanqing, but after knowing that Liao Nanqing might not be a straight man, Ge Yun became sober. This time she applied for a second-tier university in City B because the score was just right, otherwise she didn’t want to come here to get involved.

 

She wanted to draw a clear line with Liao Nanqing, but she always found Su Beimo in Liao Nanqing’s social circle; apparently, they were already living together.

 

She knew that Liao Nanqing was simple-minded, and she had seen Su Beimo’s suave look. Liao Nanqing, no matter what, was at least her friend, Ge Yun’s mouth did not care, but her heart cared about it.

 

The girl was soft-hearted, and there was no emotional disputes between them. Since she had also come to B University, naturally she still had to do what a friend should do.

 

Because of Ge Yun’s cold face, Su Beimo was extremely unhappy with this meal.

 

On the way back, Liao Nanqing pulled his hand: “Ge Yun has a temper. In fact, she is not bad. She didn’t know that you helped me so much, that’s why there were misunderstandings.”

 

“Misunderstanding?” Su Beimo sighed.

 

Liao Nanqing reported truthfully: “She said you lied to me, but I asked her and she didn’t say what you lied to me. It was probably a misunderstanding. I will ask again the next day.”

 

Subei Mo: “…”

 

“What’s wrong?”

 

“Did you mention to her that we’re dating?” Su Beimo couldn’t think of any other reason.

 

Liao Nanqing’s face suddenly became hot and dry, and his heart clenched. He thought Su Beimo cared about not being discovered. He loosened his grip on Su Beimo’s hand like an electric shock and shook his head fearfully to explain. “No, no, I haven’t told anyone. Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone we’re seeing each other.” He chuckled, “I told them all, that you are my brother, just like you said to the outside world.”

 

“…”

 

“Why don’t you say anything?” Liao Nanqing got anxious, two eyebrows were squeezing together, “I really didn’t say that, I swear! Really, you believe me.”

 

He was afraid that Su Beimo would not believe him and would be angry with him. Even if Liao Nanqing didn’t know the depth of the situation, he knew that they would not be blessed to be together. He was afraid of losing this hard-earned relationship, so he naturally took every step carefully and had to be careful, so he would not show it off in a big way. Moreover, his only friends were Xu Yanyan and Ge Yun, and he kept his mouth shut to them.

 

In the middle of his anxiety, he was pecked on the mouth by Su Beimo in the street.

 

“Rotten wood cannot be carved.”1 Su Beimo left this sentence and walked far away with his hands in his pockets. Seeing that Liao Nanqing hadn’t followed, he couldn’t help but stop. He looked strange and like a gangster, but he was definitely waiting for Liao Nanqing.

 

Liao Nanqing was not surprised, and knew everything after one kiss. He trotted a few steps to follow, and the two walked side by side. He asked him, “Then why are you so worried?”

 

Su Beimo slowed down: “If she spreads it, it’s not good for you. I’m afraid you’ll be bullied in college. Nanqing, I’m not afraid of anyone knowing about our relationship when I’m with you. Sooner or later, this matter, we are going to confess. When the time comes, you may find it a little difficult …”

 

Hearing this, Liao Nanqing’s tightly gripped heart was completely relaxed.

 

He nodded his head and obediently moved closer: “No, Ge Yun is very nice.”

 

“You think everyone is good.”

 

“No. Some of them are just bad. But they’re all slowly leaving my life, and I’m happy.” Liao Nanqing stared down at his newly bought canvas shoes for a long time, and popped out a sentence, “Also, as long as I can be with you, no difficulty is considered a difficulty. The most difficult ones have already passed.”

 

The shadow of childhood, the imprisonment of the father, the gossip of the town, the abandonment of the mother, the torture of the stepfather.

 

All this, thinking about it now, seemed to be a short dream that swallowed the whirlpool, without wind and light. They were silent in Liao Nanqing’s mind, and the boundary between reality and the future gradually shrank.

 

It would disappear one day.

 

“Su Beimo, I’m not afraid of anything anymore, I’m only afraid to be separated from you.” Liao Nanqing’s gaze was sincere, and Su Beimo’s heart was hot.

 

He heaved a sigh of relief and rubbed Liao Nanqing’s head, warm and gentle: “I’m only afraid of this.”

 

 

 

There was a shower of rain at night, drenching the thoughts in Su Beimo’s heart.

 

The air conditioner did its duty to lower the room temperature, but the room was still stuffy. Liao Nanqing slept deeply under the blanket when Su Beimo suddenly received a call from his mother Zhao Qin.

 

It was already one in the morning, and if Zhao Qin could call, she must have been abroad on a business trip recently and hadn’t calculated the time difference properly. Su Beimo picked up and greeted in a low voice, “Mom?” He tiptoed to the living room before raising his voice slightly, “Why are you looking for me so late?”

 

Zhao Qin tsk-ed: “What, is there someone hiding at home?” The woman’s mind was sharp, Su Beimo’s little trick of changing the tone was spotted at once.

 

“Don’t guess blindly, a younger brother is staying with me.” Su Beimo smiled and said, “What’s wrong, looking for me in the middle of the night, miss me?”

 

“Yeah, I haven’t seen my precious son for a long time. That bastard Su Jing has been hogging you for too long. You have to come to my place for this New Year.” Zhao Qin joked and took a sip of coffee, “I’m flying back home tomorrow and brought you a gift. In addition, I fly straight to City B, staying there for two days to discuss a project.”

 

After that, without waiting for Su Beimo to say anything, Zhao Qin continued to ask: “The younger brother you are talking about, is it the one that Su Ya often mentioned to me? I remember it was called… Liao Nanqing?” She carefully recalled Liao Nanqing’s name, saying she was not quite sure.

 

Su Beimo did not deny: “Yes, quite a good child. This time you come, I’ll introduce you to him.”

 

Zhao Qin raised her eyebrows, did not say yes, nor did she say no. But Su Beimo was eager enough to introduce him, so there must be something involved. Su Beimo’s mind and personality were like Zhao Qin’s, and although Zhao Qin was not often around him, she was at least his mother; she knew Su Beimo well.

 

The mother and son didn’t talk for too long every time on the phone. Plus Zhao Qin and Su Ya also contacted each other privately, so she still knew something about Su Beimo’s life. For example, during the summer vacation last year, he helped a very “famous” high school student in the town. Today, this person was even living in Su Beimo’s apartment.

 

Zhao Qin couldn’t help but worry.

 

“Beimo.”

 

“What’s wrong, mom.”

 

“You are willing to help others, mom agrees, but everything has to be done in moderation. Moreover, he is a child from such a bad environment. The more care you give, the harder it will be for him to leave you in the future.” Zhao Qin did not say much, just pointed this out and hung up the phone to go to work.

 

Su Beimo knew what Zhao Qin was worried about, but he was very selfish.

 

He really wanted Liao Nanqing to rely on him a little more, to be closer to him, and then to hold onto him forever and never let go.

 

But this passionate love couldn’t be told to his most cherished family, and Su Beimo’s heart was blocked. But there was no rush, he could only take his time. After all, Liao Nanqing was still young, just a freshman, the most vulnerable to the ups and downs of the time period.

 

Of course, what Zhao Qin did not know was the process by which this dependence gradually turned into a beloved one.

 

Since Liao Nanqing went to college, he began to frequently send night snacks to Su Beimo who worked overtime. Whenever Su Beimo worked overtime, Liao Nanqing would go buy some snacks after the evening study, pack them well, and ride a shared bike to Su Beimo’s company and wait downstairs. When Su Beimo came down, the two of them sat by the flower bed, Liao Nanqing chased the mosquitoes and Su Beimo ate the midnight snack.

 

While eating, Su Beimo would put a bite into Liao Nanqing’s mouth.

 

An ordinary bowl of midnight snack could also be eaten as sweet as honey, sticky to the heart, dripping with a fine count of likes.

 

 

 

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you can’t teach an old dog new tricks or you can’t teach a student that doesn’t have the aptitude.