The summer has passed, and the late autumn wind is blowing fallen leaves all over the ground. This is a small street park. Shen Feng has been sitting on a wooden chair for more than half an hour, with the pairs of people around him. In comparison, he seemed a little out of place. Of course, the most surprising thing was that he was holding a cup of vanilla ice cream in his hand. In this season when the highest temperature was no more than ten degrees, he looked even more different, attracting curiosity from passers-by. gaze.

He ate the cup of vanilla ice cream in his hand one bite at a time, immersed in his own world, his eyes showing complex emotions such as affection, melancholy, or nostalgia. It seemed that in his eyes, what he was eating was not ice cream, but an unforgettable memory.

He was indeed reminiscing. This place was the place where his love with Hu Xia began, and it was also the place where their love ended. Five years later, things have changed and people have changed. The small drink shop opposite was now renovated and expanded several times, but the taste is still the same as before. But they are no longer the same people as before.

The first time he and Hu Xia met was in that small beverage shop. As the only old park in the city with decades of history, there are no roller coasters, merry-go-rounds and other trendy gadgets, but only original wooden swings, wooden chairs, and patches of camphor groves and sweet-scented osmanthus. Trees, when you are in it, every breath you take feels exceptionally fresh and sweet. Because of this, this park is an ideal place for old people to chat and young people to fall in love. Of course, there is also the third type of people like Shen Feng, who likes He especially likes reading under the camphor trees. Ever since he discovered this place, it has been a must-go place for him to rest every day during summer vacation. As long as the weather is fine, he will bring a book and buy a cup of vanilla ice cream at the cold drink shop at the entrance of the park. , three yuan a cup, a must-have in summer.

It was a summer afternoon, and the sun was scorching the earth. Shen Feng slipped out of the house after lunch, carrying a book "Reflection on the Left Hand, Time on the Right" by Guo Jingming. It's like being poisoned by Guo Jingming, crazy about those words that look rebellious and sad.

As usual, he first came to the cold drink shop, ordered a cup of vanilla ice cream, and then lowered his head to read as always, until someone tugged on his clothes. When he lifted up, there was a piercer standing in front of him. The girl with a round head was looking at him with pitiful eyes.

"Hello, I didn't mean to disturb you, but the chef in the store just now told me that the vanilla ice cream was sold out, and the one you have is the last one. Can I exchange it with you for others? ”

Those are a pair of bright and shining eyes, like the elves written in the book, which make people immersed involuntarily when they look at them.

He actually likes to eat vanilla-flavored food. This is just like his love of reading and his quiet personality. It is slowly becoming a habit, but he subconsciously blurted out, "You also like vanilla-flavored food." Yeah, okay, no problem!"

The throbbing of youth was like a sprouting seed, quietly hidden in his heart. He didn't know why he agreed so simply, or even just blurted it out subconsciously.

However, when he looked at the girl again, she smiled back at him. She was not charming, but just like the girl next door in his memory, he could not get rid of her smile.

The girl got her favorite vanilla ice cream and couldn't wait to take a bite. She showed a satisfied expression, which made his heart beat. Shen Feng, who was always known for his calmness, was a little at a loss for a while. He continued. After passing the ice cream handed over by the girl, and with the girl's quick words, the two began their first communication.

"Hey, let's get to know each other. My name is Hu Xia. What's your name?"

"My name is Shen Feng"

"Shen Feng? What do I think about you? It’s like a piece of wood, hehe!”

“…”

“By the way, why don’t you go sit on the chair and go to the woods?”

< p> Hu Xia was like a chirping sparrow. She was imaginative along the way and covered various topics. Unfortunately, most of the time she only responded to her with a few words. It wasn't that Shen Feng didn't want to chat with the girl. He really didn't communicate with the girl much. When she opened her mouth, she always felt like she didn't know how to answer, which drove her crazy.

"You are just a big piece of wood. I will call you a piece of wood from now on!"

She is like a jumping elf, crossing under the Shen Feng and camphor trees from time to time. When she reaches her destination After that, she unceremoniously occupied Shen Feng's lair and began her long-planned journey of listening to stories.

Returning to his own hobbies, Shen Feng immediately seemed like a different person. He was full of energy and told various novels vividly. He also made the girl laugh and burst into tears. , and the afternoon passed before I knew it.

This was the first time they met, but they were like old friends reunited after a long separation. They had the same interests and hobbies, and they were also good listeners to each other. When parting, Hu Xia used that Looking at him with pitiful eyes

"Will you come tomorrow? I still want to hear stories"

"As long as you are willing to listen, I will come every day" Shen Feng immediately Back, he didn't know what to say, but he chose to follow his inner thoughts.

Sure enough, Hu Xia immediately smiled brightly and patted him on the shoulder pretending to be mature.

"You're a good young man, he's very discerning. Come on! I won't call you a moron anymore. You are upgraded to an idiot, okay, hehe!"

Seeing such a good and evil little witch, Shen Feng felt bad all over. He returned home and lost half of his soul. All he recalled in his mind were Hu Xia's frown and smile. She was unrestrained and innocent, like a bouquet of fragrant roses. It might be sweet when touched, or it might hurt him, but in his heart he was looking forward to the passage of time. Hurry up, the sun will come soon tomorrow.

Such a warm time, in the moment he recalled, also in the past two months, they each started school, faced the pressure of the college entrance examination, and also faced the fact that they were not in the same school. A high wall erects a wall in time and space.

That summer was his most unforgettable summer. The friendship that started with vanilla ice cream slowly brewed into a deeper relationship. Which boy was not passionate and which girl was not pregnant, he could not forget that they went together. Buy vanilla ice cream, lie side by side on the grass together, close enough to hear each other's heartbeats, talk about future life ideals together, from strangers to familiarity, and finally rely on each other.

The heavy academic work after the start of school did not affect their mood of taking time to go to the park for a date. Every Sunday, a rare rest day, they go shopping and go to the park together, even if the leaves are falling in late autumn, even if it is snowing heavily, that person is called Hu Summer's girl once tasted the different flavors of vanilla ice cream with him throughout the year. It was that small cup of ice cream that triggered their pure love.

Some people say that student days are a simple and beautiful time, so life without experiencing love during student days is not a perfect life. Their stories accompany their student days and vanilla ice cream. The price has changed again and again, and we have reached another crossroads in life.

"Idiot, I'm leaving. I don't want to study anymore. I want to go to Beijing, I want to go abroad, I want to see this wonderful world!"

There was a moment For a moment, Shen Feng hesitated. He wanted to risk everything and start a career with Hu Xia, but he couldn't face his parents, and he understood that he still couldn't give Hu Xia everything she wanted. What a sad but tragic situation. The cruel reality!

"Come on, idiot! I know you can't go with me. I promise you that if one day you find the most delicious vanilla ice cream in the world and you use it to propose to me, I will I will definitely marry you!"

From that day on, Hu Xia went to Beijing. Life in Beijing was never easy. At first, they kept in touch and exchanged heartfelt messages. Gradually, they became busier and busier. There are fewer and fewer contacts.

This seemed to be a forgotten love, but Shen Feng did not give up. He read a lot of information and learned that Paris, France has the best vanilla ice cream in the world. Its name is CHRISTIAN CONSTANT. This became his first dream in life.

In the year he graduated, he used the national scholarship he applied for for several years and the part-time income he earned during his studies to make the first decision in his life. He wanted to take her to France to taste the food in person. A unique delicacy in the world. For a person who likes vanilla ice cream, he thinks it is the best gift. He dialed Hu Xia's phone number. Although he had not contacted her for a long time, he had already known that number by heart. Busy signal, he finally heard the voice that he had longed for, which was the motivation for his life's struggle.

"Shen Feng? Is that you?"

Hu Xia's voice came from the other end of the phone. It was no longer as childish as it used to be, and was slightly excited.

"We haven't seen each other for a long time. How are you doing lately? I have good news for you!"

"It's good, really? I have a good news too." I have news for you!"

"Then tell me first!" Just like back then, he always liked to be a good listener.

"Hey, I'm getting married soon. I don't have many relatives and friends here in Beijing. If you are free, you must come and attend my wedding!"

For a moment, Shen Feng felt that his mind went blank. The dream he had worked for and all his motivation collapsed. He didn't know what the consequences would be if he continued to talk about his so-called good news, so he chose Silence!

"By the way, Shen Feng, what did you say you had good news for me just now?"

Hu Xia on the phone obviously didn't notice any difference, or so she said. I have already discovered it, but there is no possibility of turning back.

"It's okay, I'll go to France in a few days."

"Oh, come on! You've already gone abroad. I'm a little busy. We'll talk when we have time. Bye! "

Listening to the busy signal on the phone, Shen Feng's heart suddenly calmed down inexplicably. It seemed that this was the original him, and the past few years were like living in a dream.

Now he is standing at the intersection of dreams and reality, and it is time to make a choice in his life.

He still booked a flight to Paris, France, went to the world's most legendary ice cream making workshop, tasted the unique taste, and fulfilled a wish he had fought for.

Now, he is sitting on a wooden chair, walking past the swings in the park and the increasingly lush camphor forest, eating the ice cream in his hand, and burying this unforgettable memory with nostalgia. , say a complete farewell to the past, farewell to my vanilla ice cream love!