In the springtime campus, cherry blossoms fluttered down like snowflakes, blanketing the entire area in a layer of pink petals. A gentle breeze carried the sweet fragrance of flowers, mingling with the fresh scent of earth. Xiao Haochen had just finished an academic lecture, cradling a stack of professional books in his arms as he strolled along the cherry blossom avenue, lost in contemplation of the lecture's content.
Ahead, a figure suddenly caught his eye. It was a girl dressed in a light blue dress, the hem swaying gently with her steps, resembling a flower dancing in the breeze. She stood beneath a cherry blossom tree, gazing up at the profusion of blooms, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and liveliness.
Xiao Haochen found himself drawn to her, his pace slowing. Just then, a gust of wind swept by, sending a flurry of cherry blossoms cascading down, one petal landing perfectly on the girl's shoulder. Playfully, she blinked and reached up to brush away the petal but accidentally dropped her books to the ground.
Seeing this, Xiao Haochen hurried over, bending down to pick up the fallen books and politely handing them back to her. "Here you go, this is yours."
The girl looked up, revealing a sweet smile with a hint of surprise in her eyes. "Thank you! Do you like cherry blossoms too?"
Xiao Haochen paused for a moment before smiling back. "Yes, every year around this time, the cherry blossoms on campus bloom beautifully; it's hard not to stop and admire them."
She nodded gently, her eyes filled with joy. "Exactly! I think when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the whole campus becomes exceptionally romantic. By the way, I'm Lin Wanqing from the Chinese Department. What about you?"
"I'm Xiao Haochen from the Medical School," he replied, feeling a ripple of excitement within him. He hadn’t expected to meet such a lively and charming girl under this cherry blossom tree.
"The Medical School? You must be really impressive," Lin Wanqing said with curiosity sparkling in her eyes. "Are medical courses particularly difficult? Do you spend all your time studying and doing experiments?"
Xiao Haochen chuckled softly. "It can be quite busy, but I really enjoy it. I get to learn so much and help others in the future; it feels very meaningful. What about you? Is life in the Chinese Department filled with poetry and romance?"
Lin Wanqing couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Haha, not entirely! We have to read a lot of books and write many papers; sometimes we struggle over a single topic. But I love literature and enjoy using words to paint this world."
And so they stood beneath the cherry blossom tree, exchanging words as they discussed their majors, interests, and dreams for the future. Time seemed to stand still at that moment; the surrounding noise faded away until only their cheerful conversation and the occasional falling petals remained.
After an unknown amount of time chatting, Lin Wanqing suddenly glanced at her watch and exclaimed, “Oh no, I’m going to be late! I have a class to attend.”
Xiao Haochen also realized it was getting late and reluctantly said, “You should hurry then, don’t let it delay your class.”
Lin Wanqing turned and hurried a few steps before suddenly stopping. She looked back at Xiao Haochen and said, “Xiao Haochen, it was great meeting you! I hope to see you again in the future.”
Xiao Haochen smiled and waved his hand, “Me too, goodbye.”
As he watched Lin Wanqing walk away, an inexplicable emotion surged within Xiao Haochen. He knew that from this moment on, the girl named Lin Wanqing had left a deep impression in his heart.
Back in the dormitory, Lin Wanqing’s smile and her sparkling eyes often floated through Xiao Haochen’s mind. His roommate, Li Yang, noticed something was off and teased him, “Haochen, why do you look so distracted today? Did you encounter something good?”
Xiao Haochen’s face flushed slightly. After hesitating for a moment, he decided to share his encounter under the cherry blossom tree with Li Yang.
Li Yang listened with excitement and patted Xiao Haochen on the shoulder. “Wow, Haochen, that sounds like a romantic encounter! Maybe it’s fate. You should seize the opportunity.”
Feeling a bit shy, Xiao Haochen chuckled softly, “It’s not that easy, but I really do want to see her again.”
In the days that followed, Xiao Haochen often found himself searching for Lin Wanqing’s figure around campus. He looked forward to encountering her again and hoped for more opportunities to communicate with her. That beautiful meeting under the cherry blossom tree became one of his most treasured memories.
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