In the fall semester of her sophomore year, Chu Li's major professor asked his star student to tutor her.
Chu Li always obediently took Zhou Qinghuai's advice and worked hard to improve, striving for perfection, but he never once praised her.
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Years later, she met Zhou Qinghuai again. He was one of the judges at a design competition.
When commenting on Chu Li's work, he still only pointed out its flaws.
"Judge, doesn't our design have any strengths?"
Zhou Qinghuai: "The other judges have already mentioned them."
"What about you?"
"I agree with them."
"No two people can think exactly alike, especially when it comes to design. Otherwise, it's plagiarism."
Zhou Qinghuai: "..."
In front of everyone, he forced himself to squeeze out a "Not bad."
After that, whether at Zhou Qinghuai's lectures or in the professor's office, she'd directly argue back whenever she got the chance.
What's more, Chu Li would even sit across from him at meals to discuss problems.
A colleague saw this and joked, "That girl comes to see you every day. Does she like you?"
Zhou Qinghuai: "No. She's just trying to make me praise her."
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When Chu Li took leave to visit home, rumors spread around campus that she'd dated lots of boyfriends and never stayed with any of them for more than two months.
Hearing this, Zhou Qinghuai bought a ticket and went straight to Chu Li's hometown.
As she packed to return, the familiar voice of a man outside the door struck her heart: "Can you give me a little more?"
"What?"
"The three-minute enthusiasm you have when pursuing someone."
A reunion after years apart + unrequited love finally requited
Theme: Growing together
