Chapter 5 - 1.4 The White Moonlight in His Heart

During his three years of junior college, besides his academic struggles, there was an emotional experience that still made Chen Yu's heart pound whenever he thought of it—he had a secret crush on Yang Yuling, a girl in his class.The first time he saw Yang Yuling was on the day of freshman registration. She was wearing a light blue dress, her long hair cascading over her shoulders like a waterfall, as she diligently filled out her registration form. The sunlight streamed through the window, casting a small shadow on her long eyelashes. At that moment, Chen Yu felt the entire world fall silent.Yang Yuling had a unique quality, an elegance that could only be nurtured in a scholarly family. She came from a family of teachers; her father was a middle school Chinese teacher, and her mother was an elementary school math teacher. Her speech and manners revealed a cultural depth that a rural boy like him both admired and felt deeply inferior to.She had delicate features and a fine figure, standing at about 167 cm, slightly shorter than Chen Yu's 172 cm. But in Chen Yu's heart, she was like a star in the sky, distant and unreachable.The classmates all knew that Yang Yuling had been an outstanding student in high school, considered a sure bet for a top university by her teachers. But during the college entrance exams, she had her period and was severely unwell, which led to a poor performance. She missed her dream university and ended up at this junior college by a twist of fate.This setback didn't crush her; instead, it strengthened her resolve to continue her studies. Unwilling to settle for just a junior college diploma, she was determined to get a bachelor's degree through an upgrade program, then go for a master's, and if possible, a doctorate.Because of this clear goal, Yang Yuling never accepted the pursuit of any boy during her college years. Even the popular figures in school, those from wealthy families with outstanding talents, could only admire her from a distance. She was like a flower on a high mountain, beautiful but untouchable.Chen Yu was well aware of his own situation. He came from a poor rural area, wore clothes from street stalls, and spoke with a thick local accent. Yang Yuling, on the other hand, was a city girl with a good family background and lofty ideals. The gap between them was like a chasm.