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In mid-December, more than a dozen members of the Columbia Architecture and Bridge Academic Exchange Delegation arrived at Denghong International Airport on a sunny early winter afternoon.

Although it was only an academic exchange between the two colleges, the Provincial Department of Construction and the Department of Culture attached great importance to this activity. For this reason, some officials were specially sent to assist and provide resource support in various matters.

The dean of the other side was unable to make the trip because of temporary errands, and the leader of the exchange group became Lin Zhihua. Correspondingly, the leader arranged by Hongda Construction Engineering to pick up the plane and be the receptionist was naturally Qiao Yu.

After more than ten hours of flight, the members of the exchange group got off the plane looking sleepy and listless. Only Lin Zhihua looked a little tired, but his whole body was in high spirits.

Especially the moment he saw Qiao Yu at the entrance of the airport pick-up channel, sparks flashed in his eyes.

I once vowed on the voice call that I would chase Qiao Yu back again, but now when I see him, I am more determined in my heart.

There is no one better than Qiao Yu. Lin Zhihua even felt that he had fallen into some kind of magic obstacle a year ago, so he broke up with this person without any regrets. He must be crazy.

There were only a few people who saw Qiao Yu bring over, behind Lin Zhihua were all Qiao Yu's old colleagues and acquaintances, he flew forward without any scruples, it seemed that he wanted to give Qiao Yu a warm hug.

However, just as he was about to run, Qiao Yu took a step back. An official from the Provincial Department of Culture next to him misunderstood. To be worthy of this enthusiasm, he took the initiative to hug Lin Zhihua, and then stretched out his hand: "Hello, hello, I am Xu Zhitong, deputy director of the Provincial Department of Culture, and welcome all experts and professors to our Denghong City for academic exchanges. .”

Lin Zhihua was cut off halfway, and he was still an official, so he had to stop abruptly, hugged the other party awkwardly, and then changed into a very official expression, shaking hands with Deputy Director Xu. He came up and introduced the official to his former colleagues at Columbia University. When the formality was over, all the enthusiasm Lin Zhihua had accumulated all the way was in vain.

Qiao Yu and this group of old colleagues were not polite, and as they walked, they briefly introduced Chen Ke who came with him, Xie Zhouyi, another teacher from the Department of Architecture, and several student volunteers led by Cheng Yu.

On the bus to the city, the seat next to Lin Zhihua was vacant, and all the colleagues consciously reserved this seat, and Qiao Yu was the last to get on the bus. He ignored Lin Zhihua's eagerly expecting eyes, and walked directly to the end. Sit down with Peter.

Peter shook the flesh on his body, and half-jokingly said to Qiao Yu: "Joe, if you do this, I will probably be hunted down by someone in a while."

Qiao Yu also smiled: "He dare not, this is in China, my territory."

Lin Zhihua raised his head and looked back at him several times, but Qiao Yu didn't respond.

Instead, Chen Ke took the initiative to change seats and sat next to Lin Zhihua, and started chatting with him. After a while, Qiao Yu received a message from Chen Ke: "How about it, buddy, I'll calm him down for you first, so that the young master won't be willful. Temper, the leader of the Department of Cultural Affairs is still here."

"Thank you." Qiao Yu sent two words back.

I haven't seen him for half a year. Qiao Yu felt very calm when he saw Lin Zhihua this time, and he didn't suffer from insomnia the night before he came to pick him up. Qiao Yu was also calm and generous when they wanted to be on the show together and would not resist for no reason.

But other than that, Qiao Yu felt that he didn't have to give more.

He has already said what he should say. Lin Zhihua doesn't understand, but he doesn't want to understand at all. He just went too smoothly from childhood to adulthood, and he has everything he wants. The person he lost wanted to pick it up again, but the other party would refuse.

That being the case, Qiao Yu felt that what he said was in vain, he no longer wanted to speculate on Lin Zhihua's thoughts, let him go, he can't stop the other party from seeking reunion, but he can do it without being soft-hearted. .

The hotel where the delegation was arranged to stay was not far from the main entrance of Hongda University, and it was only three to five minutes’ walk away. It was only three o’clock in the afternoon. Qiao Yu’s arrangement was that the delegation rest in the hotel first, and at night, the cultural hall of the Construction Department and the courtyard There is a formal reception banquet arranged, and someone will be sent to pick them up when the time comes.

In the lobby of the hotel, Qiao Yu talked about the itinerary, and everyone else said OK. They looked tired and wanted to sleep for a few hours first.

Deputy Director Xu of the Cultural Office withdrew first, and came back after the evening banquet. The teachers of Columbia University took their room cards and went to the elevator room, but Lin Zhihua stood still.

Qiao Yu glanced at him, then turned to Cheng Yu and said, "Xiao Cheng, help Teacher Lin get the luggage?"

Just as Cheng Yu was about to step forward, Lin Zhihua stretched out his hand to stop him. He took a few steps forward and approached Qiao Yu and said, "Are you really going to be so polite?"

Chen Ke directly pushed Lin Zhihua's suitcase over without hesitation: "Professor Lin, you're welcome, I'll take you up."

Lin Zhihua was stunned for a moment, then a little annoyed, took the suitcase back with some strength, and said dissatisfied with Chen Ke: "Don't always stand for him, this is between me and him."

Chen Ke had no choice but to look at Qiao Yu. Qiao Yu didn't want to be too stiff in front of Hongda's colleagues and students. He went over to push Lin Zhihua's suitcase and said, "Let's go."

On the 8th floor, Lin Zhihua's room is a suite. He will live here for a week and a half. Some teachers from other Columbia University will only stay for three to five days, and some will stay until the end.

Qiao Yu helped him swipe the card to open the door, put the room card into the card slot, and nodded to Lin Zhihua: "Have a good rest, see you tonight."

He wasn't even going to enter the door, so he was about to leave.

Lin Zhihua was stunned, then became annoyed, and his lowered voice was full of anger: "Qiao Yu, what do you mean?!"

Qiao Yu turned his head, put his hands in his trouser pockets, without any expression on his face, he was much taller than Lin Zhihua, looked down at him for a while, with such a calm look, Lin Zhihua felt that his anger was slowly going down somehow Qiao Yu said in a low voice, "I don't mean anything, and I hope you don't have anything to do either."

This is Qiao Yu who Lin Zhihua has never been taught. It should be said that he has never seen Qiao Yu treat anyone with such a cold and unrelated attitude, let alone himself.

But now that it has fallen, Lin Zhihua is not used to it, besides being stunned, he also feels that his self-esteem has also been hit.

After being together for nine years, Qiao Yu certainly knew how proud he was, but now Lin Zhihua's pride was ignored by Qiao Yu, Lin Zhihua couldn't believe it, how could you treat me like this?

He moved his lips and wanted to say something, but Qiao Yu didn't give him a chance and said, "J, be more mature, we are not children anymore."

Without giving the other party a chance to respond, Qiao Yu walked away.

Lin Zhihua stared blankly at the figure of the other party disappearing into the corner of the corridor. He was in a daze at the door again. The door of the next room opened and Peter came out. Treating Joe like a child, if you really want him to come back to you, you have to put your relationship on an equal footing."

Lin Zhihua glared at Peter, then became even more frustrated, and said to Peter: "Thank you, I know, I clearly thought about it when I came here, I will calmly beg him for mercy, say sorry, and reflect on my stupid behavior, but As soon as I saw him, I forgot, and I couldn't help but feel that this person should be mine for granted. No matter what I did to him, he shouldn't leave me alone. As long as I come back and turn around, he will It should still be there."

Once on the phone, he said he wanted to get Qiao Yu back, but Qiao Yu didn't take it seriously. At that time, Lin Zhihua felt that the other party didn't believe his sincerity. He felt that as long as he really came to China, came to him, and appeared in front of him, Qiao Yu should If you believe it, you will follow yourself.

It's really frustrating, Lin Zhihua usually doesn't reveal himself to his colleagues like this, but now all his colleagues know the purpose of his coming to China, and he doesn't have to hide anything anymore.

After saying this, Lin Zhihua was almost paralyzed due to the fatigue of the journey and the opposite of expected response. He closed the door dejectedly and plunged into the quilt on the bed.