The courtyard: the atmosphere of human life

Chapter 190: Their respective trajectories

Ruyi's obedience in front of Zhong Yunsheng came from admiration. After a summer internship, she finally understood why Zhong Yunsheng, who had never been to college, was able to establish such a large firm.

Although Zhong Yunsheng's firm is not his own, his professionalism and seriousness have had a profound impact on Ruyi.

After the National Day, Ruyi signed up for the second year's intermediate examination subjects. Due to the busy preparations for the exam, the time Ruyi spent at home began to slowly increase, from going home every week to every other week. The weekends after returning home were also mostly used to review the exam materials.

In September of that year, Xiao Huya became a class teacher for the first time. Compared with his previous job as an assistant teacher, his work became more arduous as a science class teacher.

During that time, Ruyi and Xiaohuya were busy with their own things, and the time they spent together gradually decreased. Except for the penguin avatar that often lit up, it seemed that there was a lack of intersection in the lives of the two people.

When Xiao Huya called that day, Ruyi had just returned to the dormitory after taking her last final exam.

"Ruyi, the key to the house has arrived. I received a call this morning. Now all the procedures have been completed and I have a house." Ruyi could feel Xiaohuya's excitement through the phone.

"That's great, I finally got the key. Congratulations, Mr. Du!" Ruyi was also infected by Xiaohuya's happiness and congratulated him happily.

"Have you finished all your exams? When will you be back?" asked Little Tiger Teeth.

"The exams are over. I want to pack up in the afternoon and go home tomorrow. I don't want to take a bus after dark." Ruyi answered casually about her plans.

"Where are you?"

"The dormitory."

"Go downstairs!"

Ruyi ran to the balcony in surprise, and saw Xiao Huya standing in the open space downstairs waving at her.

"When did you come?" Ruyi ran downstairs and hugged Xiao Huya's arm.

"I just arrived. I borrowed a colleague's car to get here. I'll take you back after you pack up."

I don’t know if it’s because of the age difference between the two, but Xiaohuya always likes to touch Ruyi’s head affectionately.

"Okay, I'll pack it up right away." Ruyi turned around and was about to go upstairs, but Xiao Huya held her back.

"Ruyi...will you come with me to see the new house?"

At that moment, the tenderness revealed in Little Tiger Tooth's deep and bright eyes was so rich that it seemed to turn into a clear spring.

Ruyi suddenly became shy, looked at the little tiger tooth in front of her and nodded slightly.

After simply packing her luggage, Ruyi sat in the car and drove towards the new house with Xiao Huya.

"Ruyi, I specifically picked the middle floor. People say the middle floors are the best."

"Ruyi, the balcony in the kitchen can be opened, which is equivalent to giving away several square meters of space."

"Ruyi, you can arrange the decoration and make it the way you like."

"Ruyi, I'll pick you up after I finish the formalities. I want to see the new house with you."

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Ruyi found it very funny to see Xiao Huya chattering all the way. It seemed like it was the first time for her to hear Xiao Huya talk so many words at once.

The days in winter are always unusually short. When Ruyi and Xiao Huya arrived at the new house, the sky had already dimmed.

The price-capped house that Xiao Huya bought is welfare housing developed by the government. The location is relatively remote, and because the first batch of residents had just been delivered, there was no one in the community.

Ruyi looked around at the empty neighborhood and felt a little timid.

"Or, let's come back tomorrow. It's getting dark." Ruyi pulled Xiao Huya's hand and asked softly.

"Now that you're here, go up and take a look. Don't be afraid, I'm here." Little Tiger Tooth took Ruyi into his arms.

When the two of them opened the door of the new house, Ruyi's mood also relaxed. Although it was just an unfinished house, standing there seemed to be a home for her heart.

"Ruyi, when you graduate, shall we get married?"

Du Yeqiang's proposal did not have a grand ceremony, and it was even so simple that it seemed a bit casual, but only Ruyi knew how much sincerity he had put into this sentence.

During that winter vacation, Darong and Zhong Yunxing met Du Yeqiang's parents for the first time, and Ruyi and Xiao Huya's marriage was approved by both parents.

"Ruyi, don't be too wasteful when decorating. Even though it was Xiao Du's parents who gave the money, you can't spend it recklessly. They are just an ordinary family, you have to understand how hard it is for their parents."

On the way back from the hotel, Darong did not forget to remind Ruyi again. Although she knew that Ruyi would not be overly extravagant, as a mother, Darong still did not forget to teach Ruyi.

"Don't worry, Mom. I know." Ruyi responded to Darong warmly.

Zhong Yunxing remained silent the whole way. Ever since Ruyi started dating Xiao Huya, he always felt lonely. After all, his Ruyi was going to get married.

After the Spring Festival, Zhong Yunxing started contacting buyers to sell his forklift. Ruyi was about to graduate, so if he could sell the forklift before starting work, he could earn some income.

"We've finished the discussion. The car is indeed too old, but it's still a good deal. I've discussed it with Brother Liu and put it up for next quarter's project. I'm selling it for 19,000."

After Zhong Yunxing came back, he explained to Darong about selling the car today.

"Okay, that's good. You can find some easy work in the future and don't have to work so hard."

Darong brushed off the dust on Zhong Yunxing's body. After half a lifetime of hard work, he was finally going to get through it.

Linlin's wedding was held as scheduled in May. Linlin was exceptionally beautiful that day. Her already outstanding facial features looked particularly dazzling against the backdrop of the exquisite wedding dress.

But outside of that grand wedding, the guests leaving the table always had a smile that was slightly meaningful.

The unequal conditions and vastly different appearances caused the hearts of the two young people to be easily burned by rumors without them realizing it.

Ruyi sat at the banquet and looked at the smiling faces of the people who were welcoming her. She felt mixed emotions. The luxurious wedding, the luxurious wedding room, the magnificent luxury car...

It seemed that these were all superior conditions that should be envied, but Ruyi did not seem to see the happiness of a bride on Linlin's face.

After May, Xiaohuya's house began to enter the decoration stage.

Although it was said that the decoration was done according to Ruyi's preferences, in fact, Ruyi, who was still in school, only confirmed the decoration plan during the winter vacation.

During the entire later decoration process, Xiao Huya was the one who ran around every day.

Apart from working hours, Xiao Huya is busy running around the building materials market and furniture mall. Ruyi is busy with her graduation thesis, so apart from occasional weekend companionship, she doesn't have much time to participate.

After Ruyi successfully completed her graduation thesis defense, the decoration of Xiaohuya's new house was finally nearing completion.

"Welcome, hostess, to our new home!"

When Xiaohuya opened the door, Ruyi's happiness was the most genuine.