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Four Years in the Shadow of Wutong

Qinglingke

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In September at East Lake University, the sycamore leaves were shining brightly in the midsummer sun. Lin Zhixia, a freshman in the Chinese Department, dragged a suitcase full of books and bumped into sophomore Chang Jiang Xubai, who was holding a welcome sign in front of the stone plaque engraved with the school motto. A ground-edged sycamore leaf school badge, a hand-drawn campus map, and the phrase "If you have any questions, come to me anytime" became the beginning of this youthful encounter. An unexpected class meeting reunited the two. From the group cooperation on the "Four-Year College Plan" to the shared notes and hot coffee in the library, the light and shadow of Wutong Avenue witnessed their approach. The accidental bruise at the sports meeting, his worry when he squatted down to treat the wound carefully; the two-way rush to recruit new students in the club, the sycamore leaf bookmark he carved by himself and the handwriting hidden on the title page; walking side by side after late night self-study, the silent heartbeat when the sycamore leaf fell on his shoulders, and the subtle warmth slowly fermented in time. The story not only contains young love, but also Su Xiaotang's lively enthusiasm and Lu Zhe's calmness and restraint. The foursome grabbed sweet and sour steaks in the cafeteria, spent time in the handicraft club, and had a literary appointment together in the literary club. Together they experienced the pressure of schoolwork, the busyness of clubs, and the confusion of choices. In each other's company, they also transformed from ignorant freshmen into people who can firmly pursue their ideals. From the beginning of midsummer to the growing love of autumn and winter, from the lights of the library to the singing of the graduation season, the sycamore leaves fell four times, witnessing a love that began with heartbeat and finally grew, and also contained all the pure memories of youth, friendship and dreams. This is not only a record of campus love, but also a warm hymn dedicated to four years of college.