In the classroom, Xia Tian lowered her head and unconsciously rubbed the edge of the textbook with her slender fingers. The sunlight outside the window shines on the tips of her hair through the glass, coating her plain side face with a light golden edge.
This is her first Chinese class after transferring to another school. The classmates in the new class were all listening carefully, but she was the only one sitting quietly in the last row, like a kitten hiding in the corner.
"Classmates, today we are going to study "Autumn Memories"." Teacher Li's voice was gentle and contagious. "This article tells a story about maternal love and life. I hope everyone can understand the author's emotions with your heart."
Xia Tian's eyes fell on the text title, and her fingers tightened unconsciously. In my memory, my mother's gentle smile seems to be just yesterday, but now I can no longer see it.
"Classmate Xia Tian, can you read the text?" Teacher Li's voice suddenly sounded, causing her to raise her head suddenly, and the textbook fell to the ground with a "snap" in panic.
The classroom fell silent instantly, and everyone's eyes were focused on the new classmate. Xiaoyu's cheeks felt slightly hot. She bent down to pick up the textbook, but she felt that her knees were a little weak, and her whole body fell forward unsteadily.
"Be careful!" A loud voice rang in her ears, and then a warm hand held her arm.
Xia Tian was stunned and raised her head to meet a pair of bright eyes. There was a bit of gentleness in her eyebrows. Her movements were natural, as if all this was a normal thing.
"My name is Lan Ling, and I am the class representative." She smiled slightly, "Are you okay?"
Xia Tian felt her heartbeat suddenly speed up. She nodded frantically, her voice as thin as a mosquito's fly: "I, I'm fine."
He Lanling reached out to pick up the textbook that fell on the ground, patted the dust gently, and handed it to her: "Shall I take it for you?"
"No, I'll do it myself." Xia Tian quickly reached out to pick it up. He Lanling put the textbook on her desk and turned back to her seat. As she passed by, she turned back and smiled at her: "I'll treat you to milk tea after class to welcome you to our class."
Xia Tian was stunned on the spot, and she didn't come back to her senses until Teacher Li's voice came to continue her lecture. She looked down at the textbook.
The sunshine outside the window was still bright, shining on Xia Tian's face, but it reminded her of that gloomy afternoon a year ago. That day, her mother left her forever. From that day on, she was used to facing everything alone, used to wrapping herself in a cold shell.
But now, this girl named He Lanling has quietly broken this shell with her warm smile and kind actions.
Intention: I didn't say goodbye at first, but I saw you again