Desk mate, your persona has crumbled.

Xu Mo quickly prepared Song Shuyan's meal.

"Wait a moment."

Song Shuyan stood to the side with her tray, watching Xu Mo turn around and get her own food.

(Relax.)

The girl breathed a huge sigh of relief.

It turns out that inviting someone to dinner isn't difficult at all; you just need to hand over your meal card.

Thinking of this, Song Shuyan's gaze unconsciously drifted to the queue next door.

Cheng Yuanhao and Jin Kai were still in line when the two badgers were secretly whispering to each other.

The two noticed her gaze and instantly froze, simultaneously turning their heads away as if examining the materials used for the cafeteria's ceiling and floor tiles.

An idea popped into Song Shuyan's mind.

"How about we treat them to a meal next time?"

But this idea was rejected by Song Shuyan in an instant!

I can't bring myself to say it.

Just thinking about it makes me feel tense.

If I really go and call them for dinner...

Just delivering the sticky notes was a nightmare for her.

Should we have Xu Mo deliver it?

Song Shuyan looked at Xu Mo, who was ordering food.

"Never mind."

"It would be too much trouble for Xu Mo to speak on my behalf."

"Let's ask Xu Mo instead."

Just as Song Shuyan was lost in thought, Xu Mo subconsciously glanced at the balance on the card reader.

He was shocked when he saw it.

"Holy crap?!"

902.5? !

Xu Mo shook his head and checked the balance on his meal card again.

What is that?

Did you put your entire month's living expenses into your meal card?

Xu Mo's family gives him 1000 yuan a month for living expenses, and the fixed expenses of the canteen are about 700 yuan.

He either saved the rest of the money or bought snacks.

But Song Shuyan, you...

However, after a moment's thought, Xu Mo understood.

Song Shuyan doesn't have much of a social life, and she doesn't seem to have any hobbies.

I get up early to go to school and go home after school.

What's wrong with charging it all in?

"drop!"

The cafeteria lady quickly deducted the money.

Xu Mo placed the plate on the table and turned to look at Song Shuyan.

Let's go!

The girl nodded slightly.

Not long after the two sat down, two badgers followed them to the side.

eat melon.

Although I don't understand it at all.

Song Shuyan quietly ate her meal with her chopsticks, but her gaze involuntarily drifted towards Xu Mo across from her.

The boy was shoveling food into his plate.

Song Shuyan watched as he picked up a piece of meat and stuffed it into his mouth, his cheeks puffing out slightly.

"This is the first time I've ever treated someone to a meal."

"Xu Mo eats so fast."

This thought entered Song Shuyan's mind without warning, carrying a subtle sense of satisfaction.

As if because it was her card that was used, the food tasted especially tempting to Xu Mo.

A gentle warmth spread through her heart.

(happy.)

Xu Mo, who was engrossed in eating, paused.

The feeling of pleasure crashed into his senses without any hindrance.

Xu Mo subconsciously looked up, his gaze falling on the pair of eyes that were looking at him.

Song Shuyan seemed surprised that Xu Mo would suddenly look up, her eyes widening slightly like a startled cat.

(panic.)

Xu Mo couldn't help but smile as he looked at Song Shuyan's slightly flustered appearance.

"Doesn't it feel good to treat someone to a meal?"

Song Shuyan looked at Xu Mo and nodded slightly.

A wave of happiness washed over Xu Mo's senses.

Xu Mo smiled and said, "But don't always think about treating people to meals. Although it can promote friendships, it doesn't necessarily lead to a good relationship in the end."

As soon as Xu Mo finished speaking, Cheng Yuanhao leaned over.

"Old Mo, if you're willing to treat me to meals every day, I'll call you my godfather."

"Die!"

"Calling you 'Grandpa' isn't entirely out of the question."

As Song Shuyan watched the two bickering, something seemed to gently well up in her eyes.

The noise in the cafeteria gradually subsided, and the four of them finished eating one after another.

Cheng Yuanhao and Jin Kai were the first to stand up with their plates, followed closely by Xu Mo and Song Shuyan.

After placing their trays in the recycling bin, they set off back to the classroom, just as they had come.

The sun was still shining brightly, and the temperature showed no sign of dropping.

Song Shuyan quietly followed a step behind Xu Mo, her gaze habitually falling on the reassuring back of his head.

Cheng Yuanhao and Jin Kaizui were a few steps behind, whispering to each other.

The four of them maintained this delicate formation as they walked through the gradually quieting campus back to their classroom in Class 17 of the first year of high school.

Evening study sessions are for doing homework.

Song Shuyan does her homework very quickly, finishing it in just over one class period.

At this time, Xu Mo was still engrossed in writing Chinese.

The girl quietly turned her head to look at Xu Mo, gazing at his focused profile.

Song Shuyan not only recalled the events of the entire day.

From the moment Xu Mo sat down next to her that morning, everything began to change.

Today is a special day.

(happy.)

At 9:10, the bell rang to signal the end of evening self-study.

Soon, the school was filled with the cheerful shouts of the first-year high school students leaving school.

Xu Mo packed his things into his schoolbag, then turned to look at Song Shuyan beside him.

Song Shuyan was still reading and doing exercises, and didn't seem to have any intention of leaving immediately.

Xu Mo raised his hand and gently tapped Song Shuyan's table.

The clicking sound drew a puzzled look from the girl.

School's out.

Song Shuyan nodded slightly, but showed no intention of packing her bag and getting up.

This is the same situation as it was at noon earlier.

She still prefers to stay away from crowds.

Habits can't be changed overnight.

Xu Mo looked at her and asked in a low voice, "Do you want to walk together? Are you going home by yourself, or is your family coming to pick you up?"

When asked a question that required her to organize her thoughts, the girl's eyes flickered.

Song Shuyan lowered his head and took out a sticky note.

[They're coming to pick me up from home.]

"Shall I walk you to the school gate?"

Song Shuyan's gaze lingered on Xu Mo's face for a few seconds.

Are you leaving the school gate with Xu Mo?

This proposal sounds very tempting.

Thinking about everything that had happened with Xu Mo today, Song Shuyan nodded in agreement.

Xu Mo smiled and said, "Okay, then you can pack up. I'll wait for you."

Song Shuyan then began to pack his books and stationery into his schoolbag.

Just then, Xu Mo's table was tapped.

Looking up, I saw Cheng Yuanhao.

"Walk?"

"I'll wait for her, shall we go together?"

Xu Mo pointed at Song Shuyan.

As soon as he finished speaking, Cheng Yuanhao showed no sadness at being abandoned and shook his head almost without hesitation.

"My mom's here to pick me up, I'm leaving now."

Cheng Yuanhao turned around and left immediately.

If Jin Kai were here, Cheng Yuanhao might consider having them leave together.

But Jin Kai is a boarding student.

Cheng Yuanhao wouldn't dare face Song Shuyan alone!

Soon, Song Shuyan had packed her things.

The girl zipped up her backpack and stood up.

"Let's go."

Xu Mo slung his backpack over his shoulder and headed for the back door of the classroom.

The boy walked slowly, making sure Song Shuyan could keep up with him.

The two walked through the corridor one after the other, heading towards the school gate.