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For Chen Chen, this was probably the class he slept most soundly in his life.

He was completely immersed in his dream, undisturbed by his surroundings, as if the whole world had nothing to do with him.

Unconsciously, the time came to noon.

Chen Chen slowly opened his eyes, stretched comfortably, and then smiled slightly. The image of Lin Muxi appeared in his mind, and he prepared to get up and go find her.

Chen Chen had just stood up when Lü Zihan grabbed him.
"Hey, you slept so soundly. I can hardly remember what Lao Yan said all morning. I was just watching your 'interactions' with Lao Yan."

Chen Chen grinned, "Alright, thanks bro, I'll treat you to dinner later."

After saying that, he hurriedly walked out of the classroom.

The corridor was bustling with people.

Chen Chen weaved through the crowd, eagerly anticipating his encounter with Lin Muxi.

As soon as I arrived at the entrance of the teaching building, I saw Lin Muxi standing under the familiar ginkgo tree. Sunlight shone through the gaps in the branches and leaves onto her, creating a beautiful picture.

Chen Chen quickened his pace and ran over, saying with a smile, "Have you been waiting long?"

Lin Muxi shook her head gently, her eyes full of smiles. "No, I just arrived too."

The two walked side by side toward the cafeteria, chatting and laughing along the way.

But as soon as he entered the cafeteria, he ran into Lao Yan, who was like an old enemy.

When Lao Yan saw Chen Chen, his relaxed expression instantly turned serious.

Chen Chen's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly greeted her with a forced smile:
"Teacher Yan, you're here for lunch too!"

Old Yan nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over Chen Chen and Lin Muxi.
"Yeah, I'm not feeling well. I'll go back to my dorm and rest after dinner."

Lin Muxi sensed that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, and after Lao Yan had walked away, she asked curiously:
"What's wrong? You seem a little afraid of him."

Chen Chen helplessly recounted how he had fallen asleep in class, and Lin Muxi couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"Aren't you afraid that Lao Yan will lose his temper next time?"

Chen Chen gently took Lin Muxi's hand and found an empty seat in the bustling cafeteria. The two sat down side by side.

Chen Chen, with a hint of confidence on his face, patted his chest and said:

"Don't worry, honey, this won't happen again. Lao Yan is actually a pretty good guy. Even if I want to take a nap next time, I definitely won't let him find out."

It means you'll do it again next time.

Lin Muxi understood the meaning behind his words, and couldn't help but glare at him reproachfully, her tone carrying a hint of helplessness and concern:
"Stop being silly and hurry up and eat. After you finish eating, go back to your dorm and get some rest. You look like you haven't slept at all."

Chen Chen waved his hand dismissively and replied with a grin:
"No need, I'm already awake. I don't have any classes this afternoon, so I'll go straight to the studio after lunch. I still have some things to take care of."

Lin Muxi shook her head helplessly, knowing she couldn't persuade him, so she didn't say anything more.

She carefully arranged the food on the plate, pushing the dishes Chen Chen liked towards him, and said:
"Then eat more, don't starve yourself. If you're tired at the studio, take a break, don't push yourself."

Seeing her thoughtful gesture, Chen Chen felt a warmth in his heart. He picked up a piece of meat and placed it in Lin Muxi's bowl, saying:

"Eat more, you've lost weight lately. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

The two chatted casually while eating, and the bustling noise of the cafeteria did not affect their warm atmosphere.

They finished their meal in no time.

Chen Chen and Lin Muxi walked out of the cafeteria together. At the entrance, Chen Chen gently hugged Lin Muxi and said:
"Go back to your dorm and get some rest. I'm going to my studio now. I'll contact you again tonight." Lin Muxi nodded and added.
"Be careful on the road."

Chen Chen walked towards the studio and ran into Lü Zihan, who was also heading to the studio.

Lu Zihan leaned closer with a mischievous grin and asked:

"Hey, all done with your sweet time with your girlfriend?"

Chen Chen rolled his eyes at him and laughed as he scolded:
"Go away, stop talking nonsense. You're going to the studio too?"

Lü Zihan nodded and said:

"Yes, the website still has some data that needs to be improved, and the recent project we took on is a bit tricky."

The two quickened their pace as they talked.

Upon arriving at the studio, Chen Chen and Lü Zihan each sat down at their respective workstations and began to get busy.

Chen Chen pulled out a chair in the studio, sat down, and then reached out to turn on the computer.

The screen lit up, and looking at the previously unfinished novel outline on the page, he frowned slightly, his eyes gradually becoming focused and deep, his thoughts involuntarily falling into deep contemplation.

The studio was extremely quiet, with only the clock on the wall ticking away.

After a while, Chen Chen seemed to suddenly grasp some inspiration. His eyes lit up, and he placed his hands on the keyboard, his fingers dancing rapidly across the keys like a nimble dancer.

As he typed, lines of text appeared on the computer screen, the outline gradually became clear under his pen, and inspiration flowed out like a bursting river.

Time slipped away quietly in this focused creative process, and before I knew it, several hours had passed.

The afterglow of the setting sun, like a gentle veil, softly spilled into every corner of the studio through the windows.

The warm light draped the entire studio in a golden veil.

Chen Chen finally stopped what he was doing. He stretched and yawned, as maintaining one position for a long time had made his body a little sore.

But when his gaze fell upon the preliminary outline of the novel, a satisfied smile involuntarily appeared on his face.

He had just raised his head when he glanced to the side and realized that Lin Muxi had arrived at the studio at some point.

At this moment, she was sitting quietly in the seat next to me, holding a paintbrush in her hand, and concentrating on sketching a comic on the paper.

Her gaze was focused and earnest, completely unaware that Chen Chen was looking at her.

Chen Chen gazed at Lin Muxi quietly; her focused expression was as beautiful as a painting in the afterglow of the setting sun.

Her slightly wavy hair fell on both sides of her face, and was edged with a faint gold by the sunlight.

The delicate profile lines softened even more in the light and shadow, and the long eyelashes trembled gently with the blinking of her eyes, like butterflies fluttering their wings.

Chen Chen's lips unconsciously curled up, his eyes filled with love and tenderness.

He didn't make a sound to disturb them, but simply watched the scene unfold quietly.

After a while, Lin Muxi seemed to have completed a stage of her creation. She gently put down her paintbrush, let out a long sigh, and then noticed Chen Chen's gaze.

She turned her head, met Chen Chen's gaze, paused slightly, then a sweet smile appeared on her face as she asked:
"Why are you looking at me? How's your outline coming along?" (End of Chapter)