Desk mate, your persona has crumbled.

The two walked along the familiar path toward Song Shuyan's house.

Song Shuyan walked as usual, while Xu Mo had his hands in his pockets and his gaze casually swept over the green belt along the roadside.

However, at this moment, Xu Mo's heart was far from as calm as it appeared.

A thought kept replaying in the boy's mind:

Whatever you do, don't run into Song Shuyan's dad!

Whatever you do, don't run into Song Shuyan's dad!!

Whatever you do, don't run into Song Shuyan's dad!!!

Although Song Shuyan's father sounded relatively calm on the phone, it was still just a phone call!

What if her father was calm because he was worried that he had someone as a hostage?

He wasn't mentally prepared yet.

As Xu Mo prayed, he quickly surveyed the surroundings.

They were trying to find that possible figure.

If he did, he would turn and run.

Fortunately, Xu Mo did not see Song Shuyan's father until he arrived at Song Shuyan's building.

Xu Mo breathed a long sigh of relief.

Perhaps Song Shuyan's father was also afraid of losing control of his emotions.

Xu Mo stopped in his tracks as he looked at Song Shuyan standing in front of the building entrance: "Go on up, your dad should be waiting for you already."

The girl nodded gently: "Okay."

The boy looked at the girl in front of him and suddenly remembered something: "Remember to tell your family to change the combination lock, so you won't be locked out next time."

Song Shuyan's gaze lingered on Xu Mo's face for a moment, her eyelashes trembling slightly: "I understand."

After they finished speaking, the two of them looked at each other silently.

(Reluctant to part.)

Xu Mo could clearly sense the subtle emotion in her heart.

He looked away first: "Then I'll be going now, goodbye."

"Xu Mo".

The soft call made the boy turn around suddenly.

Song Shuyan stood in the shadow of the apartment building.

The late summer breeze brushed past her hair, and a smile appeared on the girl's lips.

Like the first flower blooming in early spring, swaying in the wind, carrying pure joy and a touch of shyness.

I'm very happy today.

Thump, thump...

Xu Mo's Emperor Engine is on.

His Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and for a moment he forgot to respond, staring blankly at the radiance on her face that had never been so bright before.

Seeing Xu Mo's slightly stunned expression, Song Shuyan seemed to realize that something was unusual about her.

The girl's cheeks flushed slightly, but her smile did not fade.

She took a soft breath and looked at the boy with burning eyes:

"goodbye."

After saying that, she didn't linger and turned to walk into the apartment building.

Xu Mo stood there, his gaze following her disappearing figure, and slowly came back to his senses.

The Emperor's engine is still beating.

The girl's smile as she left lingered in my mind.

The late summer breeze, carrying a slightly intoxicating warmth, brushed against the boy's slightly flushed cheeks.

The door to the staircase slowly closed behind Song Shuyan.

In the cramped space, she was all alone, accompanied only by the sound of her own rapidly beating heart.

"Thump, thump..."

The burning heat on my cheeks did not subside; instead, it became even more intense because I was alone.

Song Shuyan subconsciously raised the back of her slightly cool hand and gently touched her cheek. The temperature she felt startled her.

It's so hot...

Did I really smile at Xu Mo like that just now?

The scene from just now kept replaying in the girl's mind.

Xu Mo's slightly stunned expression, the words he blurted out, and the uncontrollable upturn of his lips...

Every detail made her feel a strong sense of shame.

Uh...

Song Shuyan, how could you say such things!

The girl sat alone and shy in the elevator.

"bite--"

A crisp announcement sounded, and the elevator doors slid open.

Song Shuyan stepped out of the elevator.

The familiar scene outside the door came into view, along with the figure standing at the door.

He seemed to have been standing there for a while, his gaze fixed on the direction of the elevator.

When he saw his daughter appear, a gentle smile immediately appeared on his face.

"Yan Yan."

Song Shuyan walked a little faster than usual.

She walked up to her father.

"Dad, I'm home."

Song Jianghuai's gaze lingered for a moment on his daughter's flushed cheeks before quickly sweeping over her eyes, which were noticeably brighter than usual.

Song Jianghuai was fully aware of the changes in his daughter.

He knew perfectly well why.

In the end, Song Jianghuai didn't say anything, but instead patted his daughter's head.

"Hmm, did you have fun?"

Song Shuyan gave a soft "hmm".

"Let's go home first, your backpack is quite heavy."

"Speak," Song Jianghuai said, taking out his keys and turning to open the door.

As Song Shuyan watched her father turn the key, she suddenly remembered what Xu Mo had said downstairs.

The girl curled her fingers slightly, her gaze falling on the metal keyhole.

Should I say something?

Song Shuyan pursed her lips.

In the end, she simply watched quietly as her father opened the door and followed him into the entryway.

Until you change your shoes and return to your room.

Song Shuyan did not mention that the door lock had been changed.

The girl put her schoolbag on her desk and took out her homework.

Looking at the homework in front of her, Song Shuyan couldn't help but recall the moment she spent at Xu Mo's house that afternoon.

In the quiet living room, Xu Mo sat on a single sofa.

That focused yet casual atmosphere, that reassuring feeling even in silence, was something she had never experienced before.

"If only... I could do my homework with Xu Mo tomorrow..."

The moment the thought crossed her mind, the girl was stunned by her own audacity.

(Super shy!)

Meanwhile, in Xu Mo's restaurant.

Ms. Fang Yi brought the last dish to the table, her face beaming with undisguised joy and excitement.

She took off her apron and looked at Old Xu:

"Old Xu! I have something to tell you! Guess who came today?"

Xu Changcheng looked up from his phone screen, somewhat bewildered: "Who is it?"

Fang Yi pulled up a chair and sat down, leaning forward slightly and lowering her voice:

"Xu Mo brought a female classmate home!"

Xu Changcheng's eyes widened immediately, and he looked directly at Xu Mo without even looking at his phone.

Holy crap?

My son has finally figured it out?!

Xu Mo sensed the same emotions his father and mother shared, and not knowing what to say, he finally nodded helplessly.

Xu Mo finished his dinner amidst his parents' teasing.

The food didn't taste good at all.

After finishing his meal, Xu Mo did some homework.

After the food in his stomach had been mostly digested, he took Xu Fugui'er for a run.

The evening breeze from the river carried a slight coolness, dispelling the sweltering heat of late summer.

Xu Mo ran at a steady pace along the riverside path, his sportswear slightly damp with sweat and clinging to his body.

Xu Fugui frolicked around, his four legs moving rapidly, the leash taut and pulling Xu Mo along.

(Run faster! Run faster!)

The silly dog's inner thoughts were as simple and direct as ever, filled with a primal desire to run and play.

The light and shadow of the streetlights swept quickly across the boy.

Song Shuyan's smile reappeared in my mind's eye.

She has a beautiful smile.

"Fugui! Run faster!!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Mo suddenly quickened his pace.

The silly dog ​​immediately accelerated forward.