Incurable Pain

IP Chapter 46.2

Incurable Pain | Chapter 46.2

Bai Xunyin pursed her lips and gently covered Ah Mo’s hand with her own, silently expressing the three words “I’m here”.

She understood Ah Mo’s pain when they separated in senior year. In fact, during the time she pursued Sheng Wen, she seemed carefree, but she was actually tormented by the latter’s indifference.

And Bai Xunyin understood that pain, so she respected Ah Mo’s decision now.

She must really like Sheng Wen, so she ignored the pain of the past, because “scars” couldn’t outweigh “healing”.

The reason why Ah Mo chose to “reconcile” with him, not to blame the past, wasn’t it all because of him?

But can a broken mirror really be reunited?

On the way back, Bai Xunyin couldn’t help but think about this question as if she were analyzing a paper as usual, until Ah Mo’s words brought her back to reality—

“Xinyin, in these years… have you been in contact with Yu Luoyin?”

Bai Xunyin was taken aback and shook her head, “No.”

“Then…” 

Ah Mo hesitated, remembering some rumors circulating in the WeChat alumni group, and asked tentatively, “Then do you want to know…”

“I don’t want to.” Bai Xunyin interrupted her, decisively. 

“Ah Mo, I don’t want to know anything about Yu Luoyin.”

She hadn’t mentioned that name for years, and now it suddenly popped out of her mouth, making her feel a bit unfamiliar.

Ah Mo looked at her unquestionable expression, her mouth twitched with embarrassment—obviously she wanted to say something but hesitated, but in the end she chose to remain silent.

Forget it, forget it. 

She didn’t understand either. It was just some gossip she heard, it’s better not to say anything.

Bai Xunyin smiled vaguely, pushed open the car door under Ah Mo’s stunned gaze, and took out her luggage from the trunk.

They had arrived at the house Ah Mo rented.

The next day, Bai Xunyin arrived at Lan University.

She was wearing a simple outfit of jeans and a white shirt. As she walked into the campus of this historical and quaint university, she looked similar to the youthful students around her, perhaps even younger.

She didn’t know why she always felt a bit nervous about this school, maybe it was due to a sense of “guilt.” From the school gate to the teacher’s building, the short walk made her palms sweat.

It wasn’t until she entered the building that Bai Xunyin breathed a sigh of relief.

She had already made an appointment to meet with Li Chengfeng. Smoothly, she went through the process, and the staff responsible for registration at the teacher’s building checked her ID and directed her to the office of the senior professor on the third floor.

Following the instructions, Bai Xunyin knocked on the door and heard a low voice from inside saying, “Come in.”

Li Chengfeng was a refined professor in his fifties. He had strict standards for accepting students, but his attitude toward those he had already chosen was kind. Seeing Bai Xunyin, he smiled and gestured for her to sit down. 

“Please sit. You’re the Xiao Yin recommended by Old Sun, right? I’ve heard of you.”

“Professor Li.” 

Bai Xunyin had naturally admired Li Chengfeng’s photo before, but she didn’t expect the fAh Mous Professor Li to be so approachable. 

Feeling a bit embarrassed by the praise, she quickly said, “I dare not accept such compliments. It’s an honor to meet you.”

“Don’t be so modest. I’ve read the email you sent before with your work achievements, research results, and your ideological and political performance in school. It’s all very good. Old Sun can write a recommendation letter for you, and I’ve also found two other old fellows to help. I believe in your abilities.” 

Li Chengfeng smiled and continued, “Have you brought the other necessary documents today?”

He was naturally referring to some master’s degree certificates, final diplomas, and the like.

“I have.” Bai Xunyin quickly replied, handing over the sealed folder to Professor Li. 

With a somewhat embarrassed smile, she said, “Professor, I’m just a bookworm. I really can’t bear the praise from you and Professor Sun.”

“Hmm, it’s good to be modest.” 

Li Chengfeng glanced at the documents and calmly said, “Modesty, confidence, and arrogance may seem different, but often they are just a thought away.”

“Xiao Bai, the moment you came in, I felt like you were a freshman who had just started university, not someone who had been studying for six years. You have the air of scholarly pursuits without the smell of copper, which is quite good. I like your natural aptitude for studying.” 

Li Chengfeng, one of the most authoritative professors in the country, spoke with precision and insight, almost every word revealing deep meaning.

Bai Xunyin listened, feeling particularly enlightened.

“I like students who are naturally modest yet have a backbone. You can understand that.” 

Li Chengfeng finished reading the documents, closed them, and put them in the drawer — this also meant that the matter was settled, and he had accepted Bai Xunyin as his student.

From the moment she entered the office, Bai Xunyin’s tense heart finally relaxed, and she breathed a sigh of relief internally.

“A student like you is a true researcher.” Li Chengfeng picked up his teacup and took a sip, waving his hand to Bai Xunyin. 

“Go on, Xiaobai, go back and prepare for the exams.”

Prepare for the exam formalities.

Bai Xunyin stood up, bowed deeply to Li Chengfeng, and said, “Thank you, Professor.”

With the matter of her doctoral supervisor settled, there was nothing much to worry about next. She only needed to wait for the examination in April, and then she could continue her studies at Lan University.

After six years of tension, Bai Xunyin rarely felt what it was like to “relax” — it was like suddenly feeling at a loss, not knowing what to do.

After thinking for a while, she called Ah Mo, who happened to be on holiday today.

“What’s up?” Ah Mo answered immediately.

“Nothing, come out for a walk.”

“Wow, is this Bai Xunyin?” Ah Mo was surprised on the other end of the phone. 

“You’re actually doing something so feminine as shopping?!”

…

Bai Xunyin didn’t feel like talking to her.

“Hurry up.” 

Ah Mo urged her, “Send me your location.”

Half an hour later, the two of them were having afternoon tea at the CBD Golden Shopping District in Linlan.

“Why did you suddenly want to go shopping?” 

Ah Mo loved all kinds of sweets and, taking advantage of her non-fattening physique, enthusiastically demolished the chocolate cake on the table and even tried to feed Bai Xunyin. 

“Try this.”

“It’s too sweet.” 

Bai Xunyin didn’t like sweets and frowned with disgust, picking up the Americano in front of her and taking a sip. 

She answered Ah Mo’s previous question, “I need to pick a gift for a friend who’s having a birthday soon.”

When Yu Shitian heard that she was returning to Linlan, she excitedly mentioned that her birthday was at the end of March and that she would be back in time for it. She “commanded” Bai Xunyin to attend her birthday party, claiming that they were good sisters.

Bai Xunyin had no choice. Since there was nothing else to do, it was not good to go empty-handed.

“Who is it? Is it that girl you met in the north?” Ah Mo asked.

“Yeah.” 

Bai Xunyin tidied up her scattered hair and recalled what Yu Shitian had told her on the phone before, “She’s also from Linlan, and seems to be a spoiled rich girl.”

“Rich? Then you really can’t give her something too shabby.”

Ah Mo rubbed her chin in thought, then dragged Bai Xunyin to a luxury store on the first floor and took her to try some perfumes.

“Perfume is the best gift, girls can never have too many.” 

Ah Mo sprayed a sample on her wrist and leaned over to let Bai Xunyin smell it. 

“What about this one? It’s refreshing.”

“Yes, this is our new product for this season.” 

The salesgirl beside them interjected timely, smiling sweetly, “This perfume is called ‘Youth,’ and it’s perfect for young girls like you.”

So, Bai Xunyin ended up buying this bottle of perfume as a gift for Yu Shitian. Deep down, she still thought spending thousands on a bottle of perfume was ridiculous.

Because she was not the kind of girl who needed such “essential” items.

“Alright, this will definitely give you face.” 

Ah Mo looked at the luxuriously packaged perfume box and smiled, then casually asked, “Where’s your friend’s birthday party?”

Bai Xunyin thought for a moment, “It seems to be called ‘Pingxi Club.'”

“What?”