Desk mate, your persona has crumbled.

The boy's fingertips brushed unintentionally against the girl's slender fingers.

The brief touch seemed to carry a faint electric current, penetrating the morning air.

Xu Mo felt his heart suddenly race.

Almost at the same instant, Song Shuyan's heart also suddenly started racing.

The warmth emanating from my fingertips was almost too real.

The girl felt a warm sensation rush to the tips of her ears.

She instinctively curled her fingers.

Two equally rapid heartbeats were making a silent commotion.

Xu Mo was the first to break free from that subtle stagnation.

He quickly withdrew his hand, his gaze drifting somewhat to the half-eaten rice noodle packet.

"Come on, eat quickly! It won't taste good if it gets cold."

To hide his awkwardness, Xu Mo focused his gaze on the food and deliberately made his tone more relaxed:

"This is my favorite flavor, the one with the glass noodle filling."

Song Shuyan nodded slightly.

They continued walking towards the school along the tree-lined path, the plane trees casting dappled shadows in the morning light.

The birdsong was melodious, but both of them were still preoccupied with the bag of steamed buns.

They walked and shared different flavors.

When Song Shuyan finished her fourth and a half packs, Xu Mo sensed a slight feeling of fullness emanating from the girl beside him.

"I...I'm full."

Despite saying that, the girl's gaze remained fixed on the two remaining buns in the bag.

There are two vegetarian ones left.

Xu Mo saw through her thoughts.

Song Shuyan wasn't gluttonous; rather, he was curious about flavors he hadn't tasted before, but dared not eat too much because he was already full.

"Since we've already bought them, let's try a little bit of everything, otherwise it'll be a waste."

As Xu Mo spoke, he picked up a steamed bun, but instead of handing it over directly, he carefully broke off a small half.

The size is just right for a bite, without making you feel full.

Here, have a taste.

A hint of joy flashed in Song Shuyan's eyes.

"I'll take care of the rest."

The boy stuffed the remaining buns into his mouth.

Song Shuyan chewed slowly, a look of satisfaction on her face, which softened her otherwise aloof demeanor.

The morning light shone on the girl, and her emotions, like a stream warmed by the sun, dissipated, leaving only a faint sense of joy.

Xu Mo sensed the changes in her.

If that's the case, walking slowly to school would be quite fun.

"Actually, we can sit and eat in the store next time, since we still have plenty of time."

As soon as he finished speaking, the girl next to him tensed up again.

"Oh, it's just breakfast, nothing to worry about. Actually, eating something delicious can really lift your spirits, because once you're eating, all you'll be thinking about is food!"

Song Shuyan blinked, a slight sense of anticipation rising in her heart.

The school gate is not far away.

Because of the slightly longer travel time, the school gates had already been open.

But this is actually a good thing, as there are far fewer students at the entrance, and there's no need to wait.

And so the two of them walked into the school.

Song Shuyan quietly turned her head to the side, her gaze sweeping over Xu Mo's profile.

The boy was focused on walking down the road and didn't notice her watching him.

She suddenly remembered how he looked when he broke open the steamed bun, which was completely different from how he looked now.

(happy.)

While Song Shuyan was looking at Xu Mo, she didn't notice at all that Xia Tian had stopped in her tracks behind them.

The class representative for Chinese stared incredulously at the two figures walking side by side in front of them.

In the morning light, Song Shuyan turned her head to look at Xu Mo, her eyes showing a softness she had never seen before, and the corners of her lips seemed to be pursed in a smile.

The impact of this scene was too strong for Xia Tian.

The icy figure who could freeze someone with just a glance when collecting homework was now gazing at Xu Mo with such tenderness.

So gentle!

You're telling me this is Song Shuyan?!

This...this is clearly a couple deeply in love!

Xia Tian's mind was buzzing.

and……

Did Song Shuyan come to school with Xu Mo today?!

She seems to have discovered something incredible!

Xia Tian stood there stunned for a few seconds, then followed him as if possessed.

She deliberately slowed her pace, keeping her gaze fixed on the figure standing side by side in front of her from a distance of more than ten meters.

The way Xu Mo occasionally turned his head and whispered to Song Shuyan seemed to Xia Tian like she had a filter on.

This is clearly the atmosphere of a couple deeply in love!

She watched them bypass the noisy crowd at the main entrance of the teaching building and skillfully turn onto another road.

There are relatively fewer people on this road.

Song Shuyan followed Xu Mo with light steps, her demeanor more relaxed than Xia Tian had ever seen before.

Upon arriving at Class 17, Xu Mo led Song Shuyan to the back door of the classroom.

They actually used connections!

Xia Tian's heart skipped a beat.

Although Song Shuyan usually walked this way, it looked completely different to Xia Tian at this moment!

Using the back door—she's clearly trying to avoid being seen by her classmates.

Isn't this just a way of not wanting to attract attention?

They didn't want anyone to find out they came together!

She tiptoed to the back door and peered through the crack.

There weren't many people in the classroom yet, and the two of them had already sat down and taken their books out of their bags.

At this moment, Xu Mo stood up and threw the empty soy milk bag into the trash can in the back row.

There are two bags!

Xia Tian clutched her pounding heart, turned her head back, and leaned against the cold wall, taking a deep breath.

You can't go wrong!

These two came to school together today!

They even had breakfast together!

Oh my God……

The ice queen and her deskmate went to school together...

This melon is absolutely genuine!

Inside the classroom, Xu Mo had no idea what was happening outside the back door.

After throwing away the trash bag, he leisurely strolled back to his seat and sat down.

The warm sunlight shone on the desk and on him.

The energy that had sustained him to get up early seemed to vanish the moment he arrived at the classroom.

My mind is a little blank.

It feels like I should do everything, yet it also feels like I don't really want to do anything.

Xu Mo's gaze unconsciously drifted to the side.

Song Shuyan had already taken out the book and was quietly flipping through it.

She seemed to be completely immersed in the world of books.

She had carefully suppressed the emotions she had felt on the way, leaving only her usual tranquility.

Xu Mo looked away; he suddenly felt a little sleepy.

I got up a little too early today.

I woke up at five o'clock and was nervous for so long.

Now I'm relieved, and the tension has completely dissipated.

My stomach was full, the classroom was quiet and comfortable, the sunlight made me feel lazy, and the girl next to me was so beautiful.

The faint woody scent emanating from Song Shuyan seemed to act as the best hypnotic.

He wanted to sleep.

Xu Mo glanced at the time.

It's not even 6:30 yet, so I'll just go to sleep.

The boy turned his head to the side: "Song Shuyan, I'm going to sleep for a while. Wake me up before morning self-study."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Mo was already slumped over the desk, his breathing quickly becoming even and deep.

Song Shuyan was taken aback by the sudden request and the faster she fell asleep.

She looked at the boy beside her who had fallen into a light sleep.

Is he asleep?

Wow, that was fast.

Looking at Xu Mo's unguarded sleeping face, Song Shuyan pursed her lips.

"Okay, go to sleep."