A youthful ten-year promise

Chapter 41 Happy Times and Memories

As autumn winds rise and leaves flutter down, the campus gains a touch of melancholy and poetry. Shen Yichen and Lin Youran walk side by side along the tree-lined paths of the university, their faces beaming with anticipation and hope for the future. Having endured the ordeal of the college entrance examination, they have finally entered their dream university, embarking on a new chapter in their lives.

"You Ran, do you remember our promise from high school?" Shen Yichen stopped and looked at Lin You Ran with tenderness. His voice was deep and magnetic, as if it could penetrate the dust of time and awaken those youthful memories.

Lin Youran smiled slightly, her eyes sparkling with happiness: "Of course I remember, Yichen. Back then, we said we would get into the same university together and continue our youthful vows. Now, we've finally done it."

Shen Yichen gently held Lin Youran's hand, feeling the warmth and determination from the bottom of her heart: "Yes, Youran. Along the way, we have experienced too many storms and hardships, but it is these experiences that have made our vows stronger and our feelings deeper."

The two continued on their way, the autumn wind brushing against their hair, bringing a slight chill, but it did nothing to dampen their enthusiasm and joy. They knew this was just the beginning, and the road ahead was long, but they were willing to join hands and face every challenge together.

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University life is vibrant and diverse, and both Shen Yichen and Lin Youran actively participate in various club activities. Shen Yichen joined the school's basketball club, and with her excellent basketball skills and unwavering spirit, she quickly became a core member of the club. Lin Youran, on the other hand, chose the literature club. She loves words and longs to swim in the ocean of literature, searching for her own piece of sky.

Despite their different fields of activity, they maintained close contact. Whenever they had free time, they would meet at the library or by the small lake on campus to share their study experiences and anecdotes. Those ordinary yet heartwarming moments became the most precious memories of their youth.

"Yichen, what do you think of this article?" One evening, Lin Youran excitedly ran to Shen Yichen, holding her newly finished short story. Her face was filled with anticipation and pride, as if she were waiting for an important judgment.

Shen Yichen took the article and began to read it carefully. His gaze shifted between seriousness and ease, as if he were having a silent dialogue with the world Lin Youran had created. After a moment, he looked up into Lin Youran's eyes: "Youran, your writing is wonderful. The words are beautiful, the emotions are sincere, and it makes me feel as if I'm in that world full of love and dreams."

Lin Youran smiled brightly upon hearing Shen Yichen's praise: "Really? Yichen, you're amazing! I was always worried that my writing wasn't good enough, but I didn't expect you to like it so much."

Shen Yichen gently held Lin Youran's hand and said tenderly, "Youran, you must believe in your talent. Your writing has a unique charm that can touch people's hearts. I believe that as long as you persevere, you will definitely write more and better works."

Lin Youran looked at Shen Yichen with emotion, tears welling in her eyes: "Yichen, thank you. With you by my side, I'm not afraid of anything."

They smiled at each other, as if they could already see the infinite possibilities of the future. They knew that as long as they believed in and supported each other, their dreams would surely come true.

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However, university life wasn't always smooth sailing. As their coursework progressed and club activities increased, Shen Yichen and Lin Youran both felt unprecedented pressure and challenges. Sometimes, they were too busy to care for or spend time with each other; sometimes, disagreements and misunderstandings arose. But it was precisely these experiences that made them cherish their relationship even more and understand better how to nurture this budding romance.

"Yichen, you seem to be very busy lately." One evening, Lin Youran looked at Shen Yichen's tired figure and said with heartache.

Shen Yichen sighed and rubbed his temples: "Yeah, Youran. The basketball club has an important competition coming up, so I have to train harder. Plus, the coursework is really intense, and I feel like I can barely breathe."

Hearing Shen Yichen's words, Lin Youran felt a surge of inexplicable worry: "Yichen, you need to take care of yourself. Don't overwork yourself, it will break my heart."

Looking into Lin Youran's concerned eyes, Shen Yichen felt a surge of warmth in his heart: "Youran, don't worry. I'll take care of myself. Besides, with you by my side, I'm not afraid of anything."

The two embraced tightly, as if trying to transfer their strength and warmth to each other. They knew that no matter how great the difficulties and challenges they faced, as long as they believed in and supported each other, they would be able to overcome everything.

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As time went by, Shen Yichen and Lin Youran gradually adapted to university life. They not only achieved excellent academic results but also shone brightly in their respective club activities. More importantly, their relationship deepened, and they became an indispensable part of each other's lives.

"You Ran, look at the sky over there." One evening, Shen Yichen pointed to the magnificent sunset on the horizon and said to Lin You Ran.

Lin Youran looked up at the beautiful sunset, a surge of inexplicable emotion welling up in her heart: "Yichen, do you know? I've always believed that our youthful vows are like this sunset, fleeting yet incredibly beautiful. As long as we feel and cherish them with our hearts, they will remain forever in our hearts."

Shen Yichen held Lin Youran's hand tightly and said affectionately, "Youran, you're right. Our youthful vows are as beautiful and fleeting as this sunset. But as long as we love and protect them with all our hearts, they will become the most precious memories in our lives."

They smiled at each other, as if they could already see the beauty and hope of the future. They knew that as long as they believed in and supported each other, their youthful vows would surely shine even more brilliantly.