Chapter 563 (1/2)

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Surrounded by those who had fallen thrall to their own sweet memories, Du Hang stood alone in the real world.

The music never reached his heart, or it actually did, but there was nothing worth reminiscing in his memory banks. He was always looking ahead. Even if there was no one in sight, he would never regret taking his solitary journey.

The world would never run out of things to be regretful over. There was also a pesky saying that would somehow make itself relevant to everything – the past cannot be repeated. It was clear that until yesterday, they were still talking normally. However, all of a sudden, a void grew between them, and they never spoke to each other again. Well, things could be worse. At least they were still forcing smiles at each other. The smiles seemed to say, “don’t take it to heart, we’re still going to act like we’re good friends.” Even so, somewhere in the corner of their minds, both parties would be implicitly aware – that things were not the same anymore. When did this even happen? Why did we even drift apart? How could I not have seen any of it before it was too late?

My old deskmate?

Weren’t all of you just the same? What was the difference? Everyone is passing the world by, and the world has none the less to care about. Now, these classmates were drowning in their emotions. Two days later, they would realize that those emotions were all but false, and they would move one, tossing them aside.

Admittedly, Du Hang was objectively blown away by Zhao Youyue’s talent in music, but he still could not see the point in being so talented.

It seemed to have meant a lot to her. He basically saw her glowing in power as she gained momentum and took the crowd in her hands. She did not glare like the sun, she glimmered like the stars.

Even the suspected Asperger Du Hang was moved, if only slightly. He took his mobile phone out and tapped away —- —-

“I heard that the stars we see are no longer shining. The light that they once emitted would have to pass a myriad of dimensions before finally reaching our retinas. Everyone is imprisoned in the past. No matter how you plan to move forward, whenever you look up inadvertently, the actions of your past would always come down in torrents, just like the light from stars. They can neither be erased nor be brushed aside with laughter. They could only nag at you from the silent corner of your heart, only to be awakened in a moment of inadvertence.”

The corners of Du Hang’s mouth lifted slightly. Perhaps, if he re-read this, many years in the far future, he would think of the starlight that she was emitting at this very moment.

Du Hang was unlike many other students. He was not like those gullible rats who took rumors at face value. In his heart, he had firmly deduced that Zhao Youyue was 100% innocent.

As a creator with a terrifyingly high IQ score, he saw through the world like it was made of glass. That was precisely why he was lonely. He made no attempt to don a mask on his face. He had no need to build relationships and please anyone.

This was different compared to Bai Yunshan’s “ignorance towards the feelings of others.” He knew all too well how others felt, and that was why he chose to remain by his lonely old self. He was his best companion.

Du Hang’s roommates had previously gossiped about Zhao Youyue’s rumors. One of them could not help but say that they pitied Master Han – she somehow had him on a leash.

He also consulted Du Hang about this matter. Du Hang only shoved a quote at his direction, in place of a proper reply —- —- In late Autumn, what exactly is everyone in the world doing?[1]

The other three boys were speechless. What was that even supposed to mean? Talk normal, damnit! Was this why they called him Big Teacher Du? Were they currently in a philosophy class?

Du Hang did not say anything more. He was not bothered to teach those who did not understand him. Of course, he might have gone into detail, had he been speaking to Zhao Youyue. Despite how he embraced his solitude, he had not yet exempted himself from having more interactions with pretty girls.

In late Autumn, what exactly is everyone in the world doing? This was a famous quote.

In this season, those who cared about what others in the world were doing, were those who were drowning in sadness and loneliness. Even if it was not those exact emotions, it was probably one produced when surrounded by loneliness.

Loneliness, in its contrast, drew out the presence of others.