The Tender Beauty is Sweetly Doted in the 20th Century Novel!-Chapter 254 - 252: My Dad Is 1.95 Meters Tall

Liu Jitong eventually stayed at home.

Ye Manman and her two friends first went to Cheng Yuan’s school.

They planned to go find Xia Yu’an together.

Of course, Ye Manman and Jiang Yuan sat on the bench under the dormitory building waiting, while Cheng Yuan went to the dorm first to greet Xia Yu’an and then invite her out to play.

Sitting at the foot of the building, watching people come and go with laughter, Ye Manman felt a bit emotional.

"I find Yuanyuan’s school very lively."

Jiang Yuan didn’t quite get it, "What do you mean?"

Ye Manman thought of her classmates at her own school, who were constantly buried in books, and sighed.

"I feel like the students here live more like real people. Qing University’s students are under too much pressure. The campus is always bustling with people carrying notebooks or books, spending their days in the library. It’s especially quiet, and even when there’s noise, it’s mainly reciting or practicing."

"Almost no one has any hobbies, unlike us who go hand in hand shopping on weekends. It feels like everyone gives themselves a lot of pressure, rushing to study every day. Maybe because the college entrance exams have recently been reinstated, everyone’s families have high expectations."

Jiang Yuan never loved studying, so she found it hard to believe anyone genuinely enjoyed learning. Life like that seemed really dull.

But hearing Ye Manman’s thoughts, she somewhat understood why there were those who focused solely on studying without spending time on fun.

"Indeed, actually there’s something I haven’t told you because it’s Ji’s personal matter."

"Let me tell you secretly, don’t mention it to anyone else, okay?"

Jiang Yuan quietly leaned closer to Ye Manman and whispered.

"Before anything happened to Ji’s family, they threw a big banquet for relatives when he got into college. So many people flattered him, all because he was about to become a college student. Even relatives who never contacted him showed up."

"Later, when something happened to his family, all those relatives who spoke well vanished. I can’t imagine how devastating it must’ve been to see through people like that. Ji still doesn’t like to talk about college or those things even now."

"Your school is really something. Those who got accepted are probably in similar situations. Each of them may have many relatives pinning hopes on them, perhaps even giving gifts. They must work hard; if their grades aren’t good and future jobs are bleak, what happens to those gifts then?"

"... Indeed."

Ye Manman also understood their feelings.

There’s no helping it; that’s how times are.

Everyone’s just too poor.

A college student is almost equivalent to the hope of a village or even a town.

Shouldering the expectations of so many, where could they find the courage to stop and play?

Sometimes, climbing too high does indeed make one carry more.

Being in the middle allows for a break and a breath of air.

Like the students at this school.

Their scores are high, but not extremely high.

Everyone is strict with themselves, studying hard while also taking proper breaks.

After all, the pressure isn’t as overwhelming.

As a result, they live more like whole individuals.

People with joy, anger, sadness, and happiness.

While the two chatted, Cheng Yuan returned to the dormitory.

She knew her roommate’s habits.

The other two roommates went home every week since their families were in Jing City. Though a bit far, they could still reach by bus.

Whereas she and Xia Yu’an were both from out of town.

Almost every weekend, they stayed in the dorm studying, sometimes going to the library for research if necessary.

She wasn’t sure whether Xia Yu’an went to the library from boredom at the dorm, but she had to check the dorm first.

Opening the door, Cheng Yuan peeked in.

She heard Xia Yu’an click her tongue impatiently just then.

"Why come back at this time? Weren’t you going to be out for several days?"

Xia Yu’an was trimming her nails.

She always kept her hair short, loved cleanliness, and never allowed her nails to grow long, trimming them weekly.

Awkwardly, Cheng Yuan came in, unsure how to start the conversation.

"Um... Anan... you"

"Spit it out if you have something to say."

Xia Yu’an interrupted her spell, her expression calm, not as impatient as before.

Cheng Yuan relaxed a bit.

"I wanted to ask if you want to meet my two friends. They think you’re really cool and nice, eager to befriend you. They’re waiting downstairs, and we thought to invite you along to hang out, have a meal, shop."

For some reason, she felt a bit anxious.

"...What do you think?"

After asking, the dorm fell silent momentarily.

Xia Yu’an kept snipping her nails, though her expression shifted a bit.

Just when Cheng Yuan planned to ask again, suspecting her disinterest, Xia Yu’an finished trimming her nails, put away the clippers, and set them on the table.

"Let’s go."

"Huh?"

Cheng Yuan was taken aback.

Even though Xia Yu’an was decisive, she had just suggested it.

"Aren’t you going to pack a bag or something?"

"..."

Xia Yu’an gave her a speechless look, casually grabbing the keys from the table and putting them in her pocket.

"Aren’t your two friends pregnant? How do you expect them to carry things while shopping? How much can just you carry?"

"...Right."

Cheng Yuan followed her out of the dorm in a daze.

Watching Xia Yu’an take out her keys to lock the door again, she was still a bit out of it.

They had plotted all day yesterday, and all the arguments prepared to persuade her to make friends and have fun went unused.

Following her downstairs, Cheng Yuan felt inexplicably happy.

She secretly stared at the back of Xia Yu’an’s head, delightedly thinking.

Turns out she truly wanted to meet her friends yesterday...

Great.

Having seen Ye Manman once, Xia Yu’an directly scanned outside after going downstairs and walked over.

Despite being the one supposed to facilitate introductions, Cheng Yuan tagged along behind her.

"Hello, I’m Xia Yu’an, Cheng Yuan’s roommate."

Direct and straightforward, Xia Yu’an walked up to Ye Manman and Jiang Yuan, extending her hand to greet them.

Having met before, Ye Manman immediately stood up with Jiang Yuan as she approached.

She shook hands briefly with Xia Yu’an, "Hello, I’m Ye Manman."

Nodding to Ye Manman, Xia Yu’an extended her hand to Jiang Yuan, "Hello."

Dazed, Jiang Yuan put her hand in hers, eyes wide open.

"Hello, I’m Jiang Yuan..."

"Anan, you’re so tall! A whole head taller than me!"

She stepped back to compare heights, amazed.

"Yuanyuan mentioned your height, yet it surprised me to see you’re this tall. Are your family also tall?"

Pressing her lips, Xia Yu’an seemed a bit flustered facing Jiang Yuan’s enthusiasm and frankness.

"Yes, my dad is 195 cm, and my mom is 170 cm."

This revelation not only surprised Jiang Yuan.

Ye Manman and Cheng Yuan were left stunned.

Ye Manman, "Wow!"

Cheng Yuan, "I had no idea your dad was that tall, Anan."

Unable to resist, Jiang Yuan linked her arm with hers.

"So tall, almost two meters! No wonder you’re so tall! Can I walk with you?"