Chapter 628: Chapter 232: Farewell—Tao Min Graduates!
This semester, Su Zelin lived quite comfortably.
With no classes to attend, his schedule was flexible, things went smoothly at the company, and more and more franchise stores opened.
Everything was on track.
If there was one thing that dissatisfied the slacker, it was how fast time flew by.
Walking along the campus paths, Su Zelin suddenly noticed that graduates wearing caps and gowns were everywhere, taking group photos.
The graduation time at the finance college is usually in late June, about a half-month earlier than the official summer break.
Unknowingly, they had already seen off three classes of graduates.
Next year, he would also become a graduate and leave the campus!
Frankly, Su Zelin didn’t want campus life to end so quickly.
With so many lovely friends around, going their separate ways and being miles apart, just thinking about it made him sad.
Right, since they’ve started taking graduation photos, Senior Sister Tao would soon leave the school too.
Just as this thought crossed the slacker’s mind, the phone rang.
Speak of the devil.
The caller was Tao Min.
"Senior Sister, I was just thinking, you’re graduating soon, you wouldn’t just leave the finance college quietly without even telling me, would you?"
"Haha, well, here I am looking for you. Hmm, are you free tonight? Let’s have a proper farewell. In a few days, I have to pack and head back to North Anhui!"
Tao Min’s laugh was still hearty. Compared to the nostalgia for campus and classmates during graduation season, she preferred to look forward.
"Hey, didn’t you say you were going to work in Shenghai?"
Su Zelin was a bit puzzled.
Even though Tao Min was quite busy in her senior year with her thesis and internship, they kept in touch. From what the slacker knew, Tao Min had already secured a job at the finance department of a big Shenghai company where she interned. Her performance during the internship was outstanding, and the company was very satisfied with her, signing her up directly.
Actually, before this, Su Zelin had extended an invitation to her on behalf of New Era.
The company needed talent, and the slacker had always admired this independent and confident girl.
However, Tao Min politely declined.
Senior Sister half-jokingly said that she was worried she might fall for him if she stayed by his side for too long, so it was better to move to Shenghai and keep some distance.
"Yes, but I need to go back to my hometown first before heading to Shenghai to report."
"Oh, I see!"
Su Zelin let out a long sigh, feeling a bit melancholic.
"The memories of meeting Senior Sister are still vivid, and in the blink of an eye, you’re graduating. Thinking that I won’t see you around the finance college anymore, I really can’t bear it!"
Tao Min scoffed: "Come on! You have plenty of girls around you. I’m afraid you’ll forget all about me within a month!"
"How could that be? Such a beautiful and capable girl like Senior Sister, who could ever forget you?"
Su Zelin habitually flattered her.
Unfortunately, she wasn’t buying it.
"Enough with the sweet talk in front of Senior Sister, do you think I don’t know your ways? Stop dawdling, you haven’t answered my question, are you free tonight?"
"To say goodbye to Senior Sister, of course, I’m free. Even if my leg was broken, I’d crawl to the appointment. By the way, where are we meeting, the Romantic Coast Inn by the school gate?"
Tao Min: "..."
This guy, never serious for more than a sentence or two.
At eight o’clock in the evening, Su Zelin took a shower, put on a clean new outfit, and styled his hair with mousse.
Before leaving, he even slung a guitar over his back.
Everyone in the dorm found it strange.
This semester, the slacker stopped performing at talent shows. He felt that as a junior, he should let the freshmen and sophomores have more stage time.
He would occasionally play the guitar, but usually just in the dorm. Tonight, to everyone’s surprise, he was heading out with the guitar, prompting the Five Wolves to speculate about whom he was meeting.
He headed to the stadium.
The meeting place Tao Min chose was indeed unique.
It was quiet there at night, perfect for chatting, and she wanted to hear Su Zelin play and sing a few songs, thinking it was more meaningful than having a meal.
It was a bright summer night with a beautiful moon.
It wasn’t long before Tao Min showed up.
Over the years, she had gained a lot of experience in the student council, even serving as the head of the arts department, along with a few months of internship experience. Her demeanor and temperament had become increasingly mature and competent, significantly different from when they first met.
"Senior Sister, you’re here!"
Su Zelin went up to greet her.
"Sorry, I hope I didn’t keep you waiting long."
Tao Min brushed away a strand of hair blown by the wind, smiling as she asked.
"Haha, no worries, I just got here myself. Hmm, Senior Sister, did you drink?"
The slacker quickly noticed her rosy cheeks and the smell of alcohol around her.
"Yes, there was a farewell dinner tonight, so I drank a bit."
A bit was actually quite a lot, and it was white liquor too.
Among the provinces in Xia Country known for their drinking culture, Anhui Province was on the list, with North Anhui folks known for being even better drinkers than those from South Anhui. Though she’s a girl, on the drinking table, Tao Min was no less than the men.
"Can you play a song for Senior Sister? Tonight, I just want to see you perform one more time!"
"Of course I can, which song does Senior Sister want to hear?"
"Anything!"
"..."
Su Zelin randomly chose a light-hearted song to play and sing.
It was almost time for farewell, but he hoped the atmosphere wouldn’t be too gloomy.
It was a clear summer night, with the moonlight being quite beautiful.
Looking at Su Zelin basking in the moonlight, Tao Min suddenly recalled the night not long after they first met.
