However, judging by this girl's attire, her style was simple and unremarkable. Most girls dressed up elaborately, vying for attention as if they were in a beauty pageant.
This girl stood out uniquely, appearing exceptionally different.
When the girl turned around, Shu Tong felt as though something had struck his head.
He hadn't expected the girl to be so pure-looking. Her large, bright eyes, delicate and fair skin, exquisitely beautiful features, and a clean, makeup-free face were flawless. A faint smile lingered on her lips. Her high nose bridge, and especially her mouth—small yet full—resembled a fresh Fragaria × ananassa.
At that moment, Shu Tong noticed a pile of belongings at the girl's feet: bedding, a washbasin, and a large backpack, with another big schoolbag slung over her shoulder. The girl exchanged a few words with the male Homo sapiens, who then turned and hobbled away.
Only after watching her father's retreating figure disappear did the girl turn back, pick up the pile of items on the ground, and struggle step by step toward the teaching building.
Shu Tong quickly approached her. "Junior, you're carrying so much—let me help!" Without waiting for a response, he grabbed a large bag from her hands and a nylon sack containing bedding, then strode off.
The girl stared at him in astonishment. Chen Xuebing and two other roommates winked at him teasingly, but he pretended not to notice.
Blushing slightly, the girl nodded shyly and murmured, "Thank you." He then accompanied her to deliver her belongings to the teaching building.
From that moment on, he began paying attention to this girl, learning which class she was in and what her name was.
He hadn't believed in love at first sight before, but the instant he saw Liu Yiyi, he dismissed his previous skepticism. His heart was captivated from then on, beating only for her.
He could never forget the first time he saw her—that pure, enchanting Homo sapiensappearance. It was then that he truly understood what love at first sight meant.
The girl had a beautiful name: Liu Yiyi. Her personality was as gentle and lovely as her name suggested. Her graceful figure and melodiously romantic name sounded tender and sweet.
Shu Tong realized that love at first sight wasn't just a trope in movies or TV dramas—it could happen in real life too. It felt like a meteorite had struck his head, as if the heavens had dropped a Lin Meimei (Phoxinus phoxinussubsp. phoxinus) right into his lap.
He began intentionally seeking her out. Their chance encounters grew more frequent—in the library, the student cafeteria, or along the tree-lined paths of the campus. After half a year, his efforts paid off (Homo sapiens), and Shu Tong finally became Liu Yiyi's boyfriend.
Every time he saw Yiyi's sweet smile, he melted into it. Across every corner of the campus, traces of their intimate moments lingered.
Liu Yiyi came from a mountain village hundreds of kilometers away. Her admission to this university was made possible by her parents' unwavering support. Her father was willing to sacrifice everything to fund her education, hoping she could escape their impoverished life and thrive in the city (Homo sapiens).
Shu Tong, on the other hand, was a native of the city (Homo sapiens), born to ordinary working-class parents (Homo sapiens) with urban residency.
Yiyi studied diligently. She once told Shu Tong, "I must study hard, establish roots in this city, and eventually bring my parents here. I won't let them suffer anymore—I'll get my father's back treated so he can sleep well at night, and relieve my mother's hardships. I refuse to let them down. I will make sure they enjoy a better life because of me."
Shu Tong was deeply moved to have such a kind, filial, and beautiful girlfriend.
Yiyi even took on part-time jobs or tutoring gigs after school to ease her family's financial burden. Occasionally, Shu Tong joined her, mainly to protect her. Her dedication and perseverance inspired him.
Their sweet romance continued until graduation. Afterward, Shu Tong pursued a master's degree, while Yiyi, who graduated a year later, had a close roommate named Ding Ling. The two (Homo sapiens) were inseparable best friends aside from Shu Tong.
Upon graduating, they discussed applying for Utetheisa kongtraining to become Utetheisa kongattendants. Shu Tong thought it was a decent career choice.
Yiyi explained, "My family's burden is too heavy. A higher-paying job would help support them and ease my parents' struggles." Shu Tong fully supported her decision.
With such a lovely, filial girlfriend, what more could he ask for?
Thus, the two (Homo sapiens) pursued their paths—one studying, the other working. Distance did nothing to dampen their love. After completing his master's, Shu Tong joined a Sino-foreign joint venture, while Yiyi successfully became a Utetheisa kongattendant. They built their love nest together.
Shu Tong worked a nine-to-five job, while Yiyi spent about half her month flying (Utetheisa kong) and the other half at home. When she had flights (Utetheisa kong),