JFWCM Chapter 90

Ripples of Love

In Linxi First High School, a campus full of fantastical colors, the love between Yi Shang and Jiang Wan’yuan is like a melodious movement, gently playing in every corner of the school. And Jiang Wan’yuan, during a routine campus patrol, unexpectedly stumbled upon a budding, pure love, as if seeing their own past with Yi Shang through a gap in time.

It was a quiet dusk, the sky dyed orange-red by the setting sun, the afterglow sprinkled on the school’s flower garden, a riot of color. Jiang Wan’yuan, as usual, took advantage of the leisure time after class to stroll here. As she walked to a small fountain deep in the garden, she saw Xia Qing and Ye Leyao. They sat side by side on a bench by the fountain, holding hands tightly, their faces filled with sweet and shy smiles, talking softly, their eyes full of affection for each other.

Jiang Wan’yuan couldn’t help but stop, a warm ripple rising in her heart. At that moment, memories of how she and Yi Shang met and got to know each other flooded her mind. She remembered her first encounter with Yi Shang, in a corner of the school library, Yi Shang’s aloof appearance and the unintentional tenderness that she revealed, just like the unique aura emanating from Xia Qing and Ye Leyao at this moment, youthful and beautiful.

Jiang Wan’yuan did not immediately step forward, but stood quietly to the side, unwilling to break this tranquility and beauty. But as a teacher, she knew the many problems that students in love might face, and also understood the school’s emphasis on the all-round development of students. Although love is beautiful, it should not affect their studies. Therefore, Jiang Wan’yuan decided to find a suitable opportunity to talk to the two girls frankly.

The next day during class, Jiang Wan’yuan found Xia Qing and Ye Leyao through the student information system and invited them to her office. When the two girls walked into the office, their faces were a little nervous and uneasy, their small hands tightly clutching the corners of their clothes.

Jiang Wan’yuan smiled and got up, motioning for them to sit down, trying to make her tone relaxed and friendly: “Xia Qing, Leyao, don’t be nervous. The teacher asked you to come here not to criticize you, but just to chat with you like friends.”

Xia Qing and Ye Leyao looked at each other, their eyes full of doubt. Ye Leyao asked in a low voice, “Jiang, why did you suddenly ask us to chat?”

Jiang Wan’yuan pulled a chair over and sat opposite them, saying gently: “Yesterday the teacher saw you in the garden. Actually, when the teacher was young, I also experienced a beautiful relationship very similar to yours.”

Hearing Jiang Wan’yuan say this, the two girls widened their eyes in surprise. Xia Qing asked curiously, “Jiang, really? What happened next?”

Jiang Wan’yuan nodded lightly, lost in memory: “Later, she and I experienced many challenges together. In this process, we gradually understood that love is beautiful, but each of us has our own dreams and pursuits, and we can’t lose our way because of love.”

Jiang Wan’yuan looked at them seriously and continued: “The teacher knows that you like each other now, and this is a very precious feeling. But you are now at a critical period of study, and the teacher hopes that you can use this feeling as motivation, encourage each other, and make progress together.”

Xia Qing and Ye Leyao nodded thoughtfully. Xia Qing said: “Jiang, we know that studying is very important. We have been working hard to study and have not delayed our studies because of this.”

Jiang Wan’yuan smiled gratifiedly: “That’s good, the teacher believes in you. Actually, the teacher asked you here today just to tell you not to suppress your feelings because of other people’s opinions, but also to grasp the measure and find a balance between love and study.”

Ye Leyao looked at Jiang Wan’yuan, her eyes full of gratitude: “Jiang, thank you, we understand. We will try our best to do it.”

Jiang Wan’yuan smiled and said: “Yes, if you encounter any difficulties or troubles in this process, you can come to the teacher at any time. The teacher will always support you.”

After sending Xia Qing and Ye Leyao away, Jiang Wan’yuan was filled with emotion. After get off work, she hurried back to the home she shared with Yi Shang. Yi Shang was in the living room, focusing on reading a book about interstellar energy. Seeing Jiang Wan’yuan come back, she looked up and showed a gentle smile.

Jiang Wan’yuan couldn’t wait to sit next to Yi Shang and told her about meeting Xia Qing and Ye Leyao: “Yi Shang, today I saw those two girls, just like seeing us back then, so pure, so brave to face their feelings.”

Yi Shang put down the book in her hand and gently hugged Jiang Wan’yuan: “You did the right thing, Wan’yuan. Every sincere feeling deserves to be respected and guided. I believe they will handle the relationship between feelings and studies well under your guidance.”

Jiang Wan’yuan leaned on Yi Shang’s shoulder: “I hope they can always be happy, just like us.”

Yi Shang said gently: “Yes, as long as they stick to their original intentions and support each other.”

In the days that followed, Jiang Wan’yuan always silently paid attention to Xia Qing and Ye Leyao. She was pleasantly surprised to find that the two girls not only had a deeper relationship, but also caught up with each other in their studies and made progress together. In the recent interstellar history exam, Xia Qing and Ye Leyao both achieved excellent results.

One day, Jiang Wan’yuan met Xia Qing and Ye Leyao in the corridor of the school. They ran excitedly to Jiang Wan’yuan. Xia Qing said happily: “Jiang, we have both made progress in this exam. Thanks to your teachings that day, we understand that we must grow together in love.”

Jiang Wan’yuan smiled and said: “This is the result of your own efforts, and the teacher is proud of you. By the way, have you encountered any difficulties recently?”

Ye Leyao shook her head: “No, Jiang. We are working hard and we are very happy now. And we also signed up to participate in the school’s interstellar research group together.”

Jiang Wan’yuan encouraged: “Wow, that’s great! You can learn more knowledge in the research group, and I hope you can gain a lot there.”

However, the peaceful days did not last long. At some point, rumors about Xia Qing and Ye Leyao began to spread on campus. Some students expressed incomprehension of their feelings, and even pointed fingers behind their backs, which made Xia Qing and Ye Leyao feel extremely distressed. Their smiles gradually disappeared and they became taciturn.

Jiang Wan’yuan was heartbroken when she learned about this. She decided to join forces with Yi Shang, Lin Jichuan, and Zhang Yao to organize a theme event on “Respecting Diverse Emotions” at the school, aiming to make students understand and respect every sincere feeling.

During the preparation of the event, Jiang Wan’yuan and Yi Shang discussed the details many times. Jiang Wan’yuan said: “We must make students understand that love has no boundaries and that every love should be treated equally.”

Yi Shang nodded in agreement: “That’s right, we can share some real stories to make everyone feel the same way.”

Lin Jichuan suggested: “Why don’t we also set up some interactive sessions to let students participate in discussions in person, which may make them feel more deeply.”

Zhang Yao also added: “Add some interstellar civilization cases about tolerance and understanding to broaden students’ horizons.”

After careful preparation, on the day of the event, the school auditorium was packed. Jiang Wan’yuan first walked onto the stage and told the students about her love story with Yi Shang, from the initial heartbeat when they met, to the mutual support when facing difficulties, and how to pursue their dreams together in love.

“Students, Yi Shang and I have gone through a lot along the way, but we have always adhered to our love for each other, and we have never given up on our pursuits. Xia Qing and Ye Leyao are also like this. They encourage each other and make progress together in love. Isn’t such a relationship worthy of our respect?” Jiang Wan’yuan said sincerely.

Then, Yi Shang came to the stage. Although she didn’t say much, every sentence was powerful: “In the vast universe, there are countless different life forms and emotional expressions. We must learn to be tolerant and accept, and respect everyone’s choice, so that our campus can become a place full of love and warmth.”

Afterwards, Lin Jichuan and Zhang Yao respectively shared some stories of different civilizations in the interstellar space prospering together because of mutual tolerance, and organized students to conduct group discussions. The students spoke actively and expressed their understanding and recognition of respecting diverse emotions.

This event achieved significant results, and the students’ attitude towards Xia Qing and Ye Leyao underwent a huge change. Those rumors gradually disappeared, replaced by understanding and supportive eyes. Xia Qing and Ye Leyao regained their former smiles, and they were full of gratitude to Jiang Wan’yuan and Yi Shang.

On a sunny weekend, Xia Qing and Ye Leyao invited Jiang Wan’yuan and Yi Shang to attend their achievement exhibition in the interstellar research group. At the exhibition, they proudly introduced to Jiang Wan’yuan and Yi Shang a small interstellar energy collector model they participated in developing.

Xia Qing said excitedly: “Jiang, Principal Yi, this is the result of our joint efforts. In the research group, we have learned a lot of knowledge and understood the importance of mutual support even more.”

Yi Shang looked at the model and nodded slightly: “You did a good job. Everyone has seen your efforts and progress. I hope you can continue to maintain this enthusiasm and go further and further on the road of exploring the universe.”

Ye Leyao said with a smile: “Thank you, Principal and Teacher, for your encouragement, we will definitely do it. And we will always cherish each other’s feelings, just like you.”

Jiang Wan’yuan said with relief: “I am really happy to see you like this. Love and dreams do not conflict. As long as you manage them carefully, you will surely reap a beautiful future.”

Time flies by, and Linxi First High School is still full of vitality. The love story of Yi Shang and Jiang Wan’yuan, like a lighthouse that never goes out on campus, not only illuminates their own life journey, but also guides the direction of love and dreams for young students such as Xia Qing and Ye Leyao.