Desk mate, your persona has crumbled.

The weekend went by quickly.

Doing homework, walking the dog, and playing games will pass the time.

Xu Mo's parents rarely concern themselves with his studies; the only thing they've asked about recently is reminding him that school is about to start.

Compared to studying, Ms. Fang Yi was actually more concerned about Xu Mo and Song Shuyan's affairs.

However, Xu Mo and Song Shuyan did not have any interaction on Saturday and Sunday.

Xu Mo wanted to chat for a bit, but felt that would make him seem a little too eager.

Moreover, just thinking about Song Shuyan's smile that day made Xu Mo feel like his heart had been struck.

Of course, Xu Mo's thoughts weren't limited to Song Shuyan's smile; there was also...

Xu Mo, you're so unreserved! What are you thinking about?!

That's what adolescence is like.

That's just being overly dramatic.

As for Song Shuyan, the pretty girl actually wanted to chat, but after picking up her phone, she didn't know what to say.

So, we waited and waited, and Monday arrived.

"I'm going to school!"

After Xu Mo finished speaking, he closed the door.

The boy slung his backpack over his shoulder and let out a breath.

"Set off!"

The morning sun on Monday was refreshing, filtering through the branches and leaves onto the asphalt road outside the residential area.

Xu Mo carried her schoolbag and walked briskly along her familiar route to school.

As he walked, a thought suddenly popped into Xu Mo's mind.

I wonder if Song Shuyan will talk to me in the classroom today.

Tsk, the aloof girl is talking at school.

This will probably cause a sensation among the students in Class 17.

A sense of anticipation quietly rose in the boy's heart.

As Xu Mo walked, he scanned the breakfast shops along the roadside.

So, what's for breakfast today?

Xu Mo's gaze swept over several familiar stalls, finally stopping in front of a small shop with a sign that read "Old Zhang's Sauce Pancake".

The golden, crispy crust sizzled on the griddle, and the rich aroma of sauce and scallions wafted over, instantly whetting Xu Mo's appetite.

"Boss, savory pancake, 10 pieces."

Xu Mo spoke, taking out some change.

"Okay!"

The shopkeeper deftly scooped up a piece of savory pancake, cut it open, weighed it, and then put it in a paper bag and handed it to Xu Mo.

Xu Mo took the paper bag, and immediately felt the warmth of the cake on his fingertips.

But he didn't start eating right away; instead, he deftly stuffed it into the mesh pocket on the side of his backpack.

The paper bag was securely held in the net bag, and the aroma of the savory pancakes lingered around the boy.

Xu Mo strode quickly toward the school.

There were already quite a few students in Class 17's classroom.

Most people wore expressions of laziness and reluctance at the end of the weekend, complaining in twos and threes about the short holiday.

But Song Shuyan did not.

Song Shuyan had been looking forward to coming to school since this morning.

When Xu Mo appeared at the door, a look of joy lit up in the girl's cool eyes.

Xu Mo caught that gaze almost immediately.

(happy.)

The boy's ears burned when he sensed the beautiful girl's emotions.

Xu Mo walked without stopping, passing through the aisle and heading straight to his seat.

"Kai! Good morning!"

"Good morning, Brother Xu!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Mo walked to his seat and plopped down.

The boy threw down his schoolbag and tilted his head to look at the beautiful girl beside him.

Song Shuyan's style of dress remains the same.

A simple solid-color short-sleeved shirt paired with a pair of well-draped trousers and white sneakers.

The girl's long, black hair was loosely tied behind her head, with a few strands falling naturally beside her porcelain-white cheeks, giving her a clean yet aloof and cool aura.

But only Xu Mo knew that behind this aloofness was a person with social anxiety.

Good morning, Song Shuyan.

Good morning, Xu Mo.

To Xu Mo's surprise, Song Shuyan actually spoke up.

The girl's voice was very soft, but some people still heard it.

The two boys in the front row turned around in a flash.

What's going on?!

Who just spoke?!

That beautiful voice definitely isn't Xu Mo's!

The two immediately turned their attention to Song Shuyan.

The girl had now put on her original aloof expression.

It doesn't look like it at all.

Forget it, what if Xu Mo can use a fake voice?

After thinking it over, the two decided that the latter situation was more acceptable.

Thinking of this, he turned his head away.

Xu Mo looked at the two of them and shook his head helplessly.

After putting down his schoolbag, Xu Mo took out the savory pancakes he had just bought.

"Oh, right."

The boy naturally handed over the still-warm pancake.

"Flavorful savory pancake, fresh out of the oven. Would you like to try some?"

As he spoke, he picked up a piece and put it in his mouth.

The golden crust is coated with sauce, and the crispy edges curl up slightly.

Song Shuyan looked at the food that had suddenly appeared.

Oil stains spread out on the kraft paper, and the aroma of the savory pancakes wafted into my nose.

(I want to eat.)

Xu Mo sensed that emotion and immediately handed over some more pancakes.

"Have some, try a piece, I still have plenty."

The ten-yuan savory pancake actually exceeded Xu Mo's usual breakfast portion.

The reason Xu Mo bought extra was that he wanted Song Shuyan to try it.

The girl looked at the packaging bag that was almost handed to her and no longer hesitated.

The girl carefully picked up a piece of cake by pinching the end of a bamboo skewer with her fingertips.

She gently brought the piece of biscuit to her mouth and took a small bite.

"Click."

A subtle crisping sound rang out, and the aroma of soy sauce and noodles filled the mouth.

Song Shuyan's eyes widened slightly.

She chewed slowly and attentively.

(tasty.)

Sensing the girl's emotions, Xu Mo's lips unconsciously curled up.

He didn't urge her, but just watched her quietly, and then picked up a piece and put it in his mouth.

Song Shuyan ate very attentively.

Xu Mo watched her finish eating and was about to ask her how it tasted, but his gaze fell on the corner of her mouth.

A tiny crumb of burnt pastry clung to her, creating a charming contrast with her cool and refined features.

The boy raised his hand and pointed to the right corner of his mouth:

"Song Shuyan, there's something on here."

Upon hearing this, a look of confusion flashed across Song Shuyan's usually cold face before she realized what he meant.

(shy!)

The girl subconsciously raised her hand, but her fingertips hurriedly wiped her left corner of her mouth.

"It's this way."

Xu Mo suppressed a laugh and pointed to the right corner of his mouth.

Realizing she had wiped the wrong spot, the girl's ear tips turned red.

She quickly wiped the right corner of her mouth lightly with her fingertip.

so cute.

The thought popped into my head without my noticing.

"cough!"

Xu Mo shoved a large piece of savory pancake into his mouth and asked indistinctly:

"Want more?"

The crispy crust crunched between my teeth, but I couldn't suppress the pounding of my heart.

Song Shuyan's gaze fell on the boy's face, and he nodded.

Just as the two were sharing breakfast, Cha, who had a keen sense of smell in the class, had already noticed that something was wrong.

"Holy crap? Xu Mo brought Song Shuyan breakfast again?"

"Bring my ass! They're clearly sharing one portion!"

"Holy crap?! This is even more weird!"

"It's just that we cut the savory pancake into pieces and shared it. It's not like I take a bite and you take a bite, what's the big deal! You ate half of my steamed bun last week!"

"That's true."