Returning from their trip, Chén Zhāoyáng and Lín Xiǎotáng returned to school filled with cherished memories and bright aspirations for the future. The campus was enveloped in an atmosphere of nervous anticipation; though the smoke of the college entrance examination had cleared, the momentous decision of submitting college applications loomed before every graduate like a heavy mountain. For Chén Zhāoyáng and Lín Xiǎotáng, this was a crucial turning point in their lives.
Hand in hand, Chén Zhāoyáng and Lín Xiǎotáng strolled along the familiar campus paths. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting mottled patterns of light that seemed to pave a golden road for their future. A gentle breeze swept past, carrying a hint of coolness that did little to dispel the tension and hesitation in their hearts regarding their college applications.
"Xiǎotáng, we need to submit our applications soon, and I'm still feeling a bit uncertain," Chén Zhāoyáng broke the silence, a trace of hesitation in his eyes.
Chapter 96