Chapter 483 – Lin Bai Cried
And Lin Bai…
“Lin Bai, you’re crying too.” When Li Wen turned around with reddened eyes, he saw Lin Bai, who was crying uncontrollably.
Yes, Lin Bai was crying.
This was the first time Lin Bai had cried since coming to this world.
Li Wen’s description of him crying uncontrollably was very accurate.
He was crying so hard that both his tears and snot were flowing.
After the speech, Lin Bai was once again deeply impressed by Song Yi.
He felt that Song Yi was his lifelong idol and the person he would always look up to, with no one else to compare.
Song Yi’s original intention for studying medicine was pure—simply to save people.
If, in a family, the father or mother was sick, and if they could be saved, the family would remain whole, and their children could continue to grow up under their parents’ care.
If it was the child who was sick, and if they could be saved, the family would also stay complete, and the parents wouldn’t be heartbroken.
…
Lin Bai thought, if back when his mother was sick, if Song Yi had been called, if Song Yi had been able to treat her…
He believed that Song Yi would have tried his very best to save her.
Because he knew that Professor Song Yi could empathize with him at that moment.
He knew how important his mother was to him, as his only family in the world.
With his mother around, he had a home.
Without his mother, his home was gone too.
He became an orphan, a wanderer, and no matter where he went, nowhere felt like home.
Lin Bai was crying so hard that not only did many people in the auditorium notice him, but even Song Yi noticed him.
From a distance, he saw the young man crying very hard.
But Song Yi didn’t think it was his speech that had moved the boy; instead, he thought the boy might be going through something difficult.
Recalling his profession and the boy’s presence today…
Could it be that his family member was ill with some difficult-to-treat disease?
Thinking this, Song Yi unconsciously stepped down from the stage and headed toward the boy.
“Hey, Lin Bai, look, look, isn’t Professor Song Yi walking toward us?”
“Who is he coming to see?”
Li Wen excitedly nudged Lin Bai’s arm, his eyes fixed on Song Yi as he walked in their direction.
“Huh?” Lin Bai hadn’t finished crying yet. Hearing what Li Wen said, he squinted through his blurry vision and looked over.
Through his tear-filled eyes, he could see a vague figure approaching.
Lin Bai wiped his eyes, and once his vision cleared, he saw that Song Yi was indeed walking toward them, and he was already quite close.
However, Lin Bai didn’t think Song Yi was coming for him. He assumed Song Yi might be looking for someone he knew, or perhaps he was just taking this path to leave.
Worried about getting in Song Yi’s way, Lin Bai stepped aside.
But Lin Bai thought, when Song Yi passed by him, he would be able to see him up close.
Just the thought of it made Lin Bai even more excited.
After all, this was his idol from both his past and present lives—the only one he had ever had.
Song Yi was naturally the center of attention for everyone, and his every move became the focus of all eyes.
In fact, everyone found it a bit strange.
Normally, after finishing his speech, Song Yi should have exited from backstage.
Why had he come here?
Wasn’t he worried about being surrounded by eager students?
So, why had Song Yi come down? Who was he looking for?
As Song Yi moved through the hall, the students who were about to leave quieted down, watching him closely.
Everyone was watching to see what Song Yi was going to do next.
Very quickly, they realized that Song Yi had stopped right in front of a young boy.
And that boy…
It was none other than the one who had just been crying so hard and still hadn’t finished crying!
Was Song Yi really looking for that boy?
At this moment, Li Wen stared at Song Yi in front of them, dumbfounded. He quickly tugged at Lin Bai’s sleeve and whispered, “Lin Bai, Lin Bai, it’s Song Yi!”
Song Yi seemed to be looking for you!
In his mind, Li Wen was screaming with excitement.
He could clearly see that Song Yi’s gaze was focused on Lin Bai, who was standing beside him.
Li Wen couldn’t help but feel excited on Lin Bai’s behalf.
Lin Bai, who still hadn’t finished crying, was equally stunned when he saw Song Yi standing in front of him, clearly looking for him.
With his reddened eyes and tears still on his face, he stood there, dazed, looking somewhat adorable in his confusion.
Song Yi had come to see him?
Yes, in Lin Bai’s previous life—or perhaps in a parallel universe—Song Yi had long been respectfully addressed as “Mr. Song.”
So, why had Mr. Song come to find him?
Could it be that he had cried too loudly and disturbed Mr. Song?
Lin Bai was certain that was the reason.
He felt embarrassed, thinking he had been so weak for crying so easily.
But… but he really couldn’t hold back.
Whether before or after his journey through time, he had always been sensitive and prone to tears.
His heart was easily moved, and once it was, he cried—and once he started crying, he couldn’t stop.
“Professor Song Yi, I’m sorry, I…”
“Here, wipe your tears.”
Just as Lin Bai was about to apologize, before he could finish his sentence, a clean handkerchief was handed to him, leaving him momentarily speechless.
Seeing Lin Bai frozen in place, Song Yi extended the handkerchief a little closer to him.
Without really thinking, Lin Bai blankly accepted the handkerchief and began wiping his tears. He didn’t forget to express his gratitude, “Thank you, Professor Song Yi.”
Inside, he was screaming with excitement: Mr. Song Yi is really so kind! Not only did he not blame me, but he also gave me a handkerchief to wipe my tears.
Indeed, he had chosen the right person to admire.
“What’s your name?” Song Yi asked.
“I… I’m Lin Bai, Professor Song Yi. You’re my idol. I really, really like you.”
“Your speech just now was incredible.”
Lin Bai was telling the truth—Song Yi’s speech had truly moved him.
Although Song Yi didn’t fully understand what the word “idol” meant, from Lin Bai’s words, he guessed it meant something like a “role model.”
He could tell, though, that this boy really did admire him.
As he looked at Lin Bai, he saw those red-rimmed eyes, now sparkling with admiration.
“Thank you for liking my speech.”
“Would you like to come backstage and talk for a while?” Song Yi extended an invitation.
Lin Bai was completely stunned—he never imagined that Song Yi would invite him.
He absolutely couldn’t believe that, because of his loud crying, he had somehow received an invitation from Mr. Song Yi.
Naturally, when faced with an invitation from his idol, Lin Bai’s response was…
“Yes!” he agreed immediately.
However, after agreeing, he tugged at Li Wen’s sleeve and turned to Song Yi, saying, “Can I bring my good friend with me? He really, really likes you too.”
Although he felt a bit awkward making this request, Lin Bai wanted to do something for Li Wen and give his best friend a chance too.
