Desk mate, your persona has crumbled.

Going to and from school with Xu Mo?

Song Shuyan had actually thought about it, but the beautiful girl then considered whether her father would have any thoughts.

After all, her father had picked her up and dropped her off for so long, but after walking home from school with Xu Mo for just a short while, she wanted to leave her father behind.

This has somewhat hurt my father's feelings.

So Song Shuyan put the matter aside and decided not to think about it anymore.

But now my father has brought it up himself.

Song Shuyan was conflicted.

Young girls are always sensitive.

In Song Shuyan's view, this does not mean that things brought up by his father will not hurt his feelings.

So, should we say it or not?

Song Jianghuai looked at his daughter in the rearview mirror.

Seeing his daughter's silence, the father already knew the answer in his heart.

Because Song Shuyan would not normally remain silent.

"Dad was just asking, don't take it to heart."

After saying that, he jumped the red light.

Song Jianghuai started the vehicle and drove towards the residential area.

The car slowly drove into the underground parking garage of the residential complex.

Song Shuyan followed her father into the house.

Yang Muyun came out of the kitchen carrying a fruit platter: "Yanyan's back? Come and have some fruit."

Song Shuyan changed into slippers, paused for a moment, and walked up to her mother: "Mom, you don't need to make breakfast tomorrow."

Yang Muyun was slightly taken aback, then smiled: "You had Xu Mo bring you breakfast again?"

"Um!"

Song Shuyan nodded vigorously and added, "Rice balls."

Yang Muyun couldn't help but chuckle and ruffled her daughter's hair: "Okay, I understand."

The girl breathed a sigh of relief and quickly went into her room and closed the door.

The living room fell silent for a moment.

Yang Muyun turned to look at her husband, only to see that Song Jianghuai was also staring at his daughter's closed door.

After a moment, he suddenly spoke up: "Muyun, I have an idea, listen to it."

"Um?"

"What do you think about letting Yan Yan and Xu Mo go to and from school together?"

Yang Muyun opened her eyes wide in surprise.

A moment later, a mischievous smile suddenly appeared on her lips:

"Aren't you afraid that your precious daughter will really be kidnapped by that guy?"

Upon hearing this, Song Jianghuai sighed:

"Of course I'm scared! How can I not be scared?"

He paused for a moment, then continued, "So, the preliminary investigation must be done well! Xu Mo seems alright so far, and he does have a knack for helping Yan Yan overcome her social anxiety. We can't just listen to what Yan Yan says, nor can we judge a book by its cover."

Song Jianghuai turned his gaze to his wife, with a hint of entrustment in his eyes:

"Muyun, aren't you in the same workplace as Xu Mo's mother, Fang Yi? That connection is perfect. Let's find out more about the situation indirectly."

Yang Muyun couldn't help but laugh when she saw her husband like this:

"Okay, okay, I got it. Leave this to me. I'll go talk to Fang Yi. We'll get to know each other now, so it'll be easier to talk."

Seeing his wife readily agree, Song Jianghuai felt a little relieved, but then a sense of unease and self-doubt welled up inside him.

"Muyun, do you think... my idea might be a bit too hasty? Like grasping at straws in desperation?"

"It's a bit rushed."

Yang Muyun nodded, then changed the subject: "But Yan Yan didn't refuse, right?"

Song Jianghuai was taken aback, then slowly nodded: "I asked her about it on the way here."

He glanced at his daughter's closed bedroom door, his voice lowering slightly.

Yan Yan did not answer.

Song Shuyan was unaware that her parents were planning to change the way she went to school.

Even if she knew, Song Shuyan probably wouldn't refuse.

……

on Tuesday.

The morning sunlight streamed through the classroom windows as Xu Mo, carrying his schoolbag, walked briskly into the classroom.

The boy immediately looked at his seat, and sure enough, Song Shuyan had already arrived.

The girl sat quietly in her seat, reading a book.

Xu Mo quickly walked to the seat and sat down.

The commotion around them immediately caught the girl's attention.

Upon seeing that it was Xu Mo, Song Shuyan immediately felt a surge of anticipation.

Rice balls, rice balls!

Xu Mo sensed the emotions beside him and turned to look at Song Shuyan.

Then, under the girl's expectant gaze, he opened his schoolbag and took out a rice ball that was wrapped up tightly.

"Let's eat!"

"Uh-huh!"

Song Shuyan immediately took the rice ball.

Carefully unpack the rice ball, and the steam carrying the aroma of rice spreads out.

She lowered her head, took a small bite, and chewed slowly with her cheeks puffed out.

At this moment, Song Shuyan suddenly looked up at Xu Mo.

The boy took out his rice ball, opened his mouth wide, and took a bite.

A piece of rice ball was visibly missing.

Song Shuyan blinked.

This way of eating... is a bit wild.

But it smells so good!

She looked down at the rice ball in her hand that had only been bitten a little, hesitated for a moment, and then, imitating Xu Mo, opened her mouth slightly wider and took a bite.

The warm rice, mixed with the aroma of the food, instantly filled her mouth, and the full feeling made her squint her eyes.

The girl puffed out her cheeks and chewed the food, which was far more than usual.

Those originally cool and aloof features became exceptionally vivid as they focused on eating.

Just then, she raised her eyelashes.

They met Xu Mo's smiling gaze.

The boy chewed his food while staring at her intently, his eyes full of smiles.

thump! thump!

Song Shuyan's heart raced.

She instinctively tried to look away, but she keenly noticed even more eyes fixed on her.

Half the students in the classroom stopped what they were doing and looked at her with shock in their eyes.

The girl blinked blankly.

She had no idea why everyone was suddenly looking at her.

She was completely unaware of the stark contrast between her current appearance and her usual aloof and unapproachable demeanor.

(Super nervous!)

A massive surge of social anxiety overwhelmed her.

Song Shuyan unconsciously tightened her grip on the rice ball, and her chewing subconsciously stopped.

Just then, Xu Mo suddenly raised a notebook and blocked Song Shuyan's way.

A small notebook blocked all opportunities for exploration.

He looked at Jin Kai, deliberately raising his voice:

"Jin Kai! Have you finished your math homework? Let me copy it!"

Jin Kai was taken aback by the question and frantically rummaged through the pile of books:

"Huh? Let me look for it..."

The notebook in Xu Mo's hand acted like a shield, effectively blocking most of the gaze directed at Song Shuyan.

The curious gazes all shifted from Song Shuyan to Xu Mo's face.

Most of those eyes held a hint of displeasure.

However, as the discussion began, many people's attention quickly shifted.

"Did you see that? The way Song Shuyan ate just now!"

"I saw it! I saw it! My goodness, where is her usual aloofness?!"

"Exactly! Song Shuyan actually eats like that? It's so...so cute!"

"This is so cute! It's definitely cute because of the contrast!"

"Oh no, my impression of the Ice Queen has been completely overturned!"

"That was so cute!"

Although the murmurs were deliberately kept low, they still coalesced into a wave of noise that could not be ignored.

As Xu Mo listened to his classmates' conversation, a slight smile appeared on his lips.

Song Shuyan's eating habits just now may be the beginning of breaking the aloof and cold label that her classmates have solidified in their minds.

Thinking of this, Xu Mo turned to look at Song Shuyan beside him.

The girl was looking down, eating her rice ball in small bites.

He was clearly frightened.