Desk mate, your persona has crumbled.

In the cafeteria, Cheng Yuanhao and Jin Kai occupied a large table.

A group of people were eating, their eyes occasionally glancing towards the cafeteria entrance.

"Here it comes!"

Someone let out a soft exclamation.

A dozen pairs of eyes focused on it simultaneously.

Xu Mo and Song Shuyan walked side by side into the noisy cafeteria.

Cheng Yuanhao nudged Jin Kai with his elbow and gestured with his chin toward the door.

Jin Kai immediately rolled his eyes.

He just didn't realize it at first; he's not really stupid.

However, the boy's gaze still fell on the two people.

"Tsk, compared to this, Brother Xu is really shady."

"Beauty and the Beast".

"Beauties and Districts"

After he finished speaking, everyone looked at each other and smiled.

At this moment, Xu Mo also noticed them.

These dozen or so pairs of bright, staring eyes were really too conspicuous in the cafeteria.

Xu Mo could see it as long as he wasn't blind.

When Song Shuyan was seen by more than a dozen gazes, she subconsciously shrank back behind Xu Mo.

This action caused a huge uproar among all the boys.

"Ah! Xu Mo, may you die!"

"Did they really not talk about it?"

The Mexican man said they were friends.

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone suddenly realized what he meant.

"Oh~"

In response, Xu Mo simply gave an international friendly gesture.

"Let's go, ignore them, let's go get food."

"Um!"

Song Shuyan nodded and followed Xu Mo to the window.

The food in the cafeteria smells especially delicious after exercise.

After finishing his meal, Cheng Yuanhao put down his chopsticks and asked, "Hey, are we going to the supermarket later?"

Du Qingsong immediately responded, "Let's go, I'm thirsty."

"Brother Xu, are you going?"

Jin Kai looked at Xu Mo, then glanced at Song Shuyan opposite Xu Mo, and immediately changed his mind: "Would you like us to bring you some?"

Xu Mo subconsciously looked at Song Shuyan: "Are you going to the supermarket?"

Song Shuyan raised her eyes, her gaze quickly sweeping over Cheng Yuanhao and the others before settling back on Xu Mo's face.

Although she has overcome her social anxiety to some extent, she still thinks she should avoid the supermarket environment.

"Go ahead."

Song Shuyan looked at Xu Mo: "I'll go back by myself."

sensible.

only……

Although the girl maintained her aloof demeanor while speaking, the subtle emotional fluctuations did not escape Xu Mo's radar.

(Feeling a little disappointed.)

What is this?

Is this Song Shuyan's tea talk?

Xu Mo couldn't help but smile, then shook his head: "Then I won't go either."

Upon hearing this, Song Shuyan looked at Xu Mo with some confusion, seemingly not understanding why he had suddenly changed his mind.

"The supermarket is too far, and besides, someone can help bring it!"

Xu Mo turned to Jin Kai and raised his voice slightly: "Kai, could you get me a bottle of Coke?"

Upon hearing this, Jin Kai immediately nodded.

"You two enjoy your meal; we won't wait for you."

After saying that, the group of people stood up and walked out of the cafeteria in unison.

Song Shuyan watched the boys leave, then turned to look at Xu Mo in front of her.

The girl's lips curled into a slight smile: "Thank you."

Xu Mo smiled back: "What are you thanking me for? You wait for me. I can't just leave you after dinner."

Xu Mo's meaning is quite clear.

Song Shuyan was waiting for him at the gymnasium to go to the cafeteria together, so naturally he had to take Song Shuyan back to the classroom with him.

Song Shuyan was taken aback, then lowered his head: "Let's eat."

(shy.)

"understood."

The road from the cafeteria to the teaching building was full of potholes from the rain.

Xu Mo slowed his pace and turned his head to look at the girl walking quietly beside him.

The afternoon breeze ruffled a few stray hairs by her cheek, revealing a rare gentleness and relaxation in her usually cool and aloof face.

"How was your stretching session with Xia Tian in PE class today?"

Song Shuyan looked up and her gaze met his smiling eyes.

"Yes, very good."

Xu Mo could clearly sense a feeling of satisfaction and a little pride welling up from her.

The emotion was so vivid that it even diluted the lingering dampness and stuffiness in the air.

Xu Mo couldn't help but laugh: "That's good. Looks like my arrangements went quite well?"

Song Shuyan didn't speak, she just looked at him.

Those clear eyes reflected the sunlight and the shadows of the trees, as well as his smiling face.

(happy!)

Silent emotions are conveyed more directly than words.

"Since I've arranged everything so perfectly, shouldn't I... give myself a reward?"

Upon hearing Xu Mo's words, Song Shuyan was taken aback.

Is there a reward?

Yes, Xu Mo has done so much for me, I can't just take it all for granted and reap the benefits without lifting a finger.

But what reward can she offer?

Should she treat him to a meal, like Xu Mo treated her?

Or is it like the boys in the class, helping each other with their homework?

Xu Mo looked into her beautiful eyes, which sparkled with a mixture of confusion and seriousness.

(Indecisive.)

The girl pursed her lips and finally posed the question to Xu Mo.

What do you want?

"This is a reward you're giving me, not based on what I want, but on what you have."

Xu Mo said with a grin, "If I were to ask for something outrageous—something you don't have, or something you simply can't do—and you couldn't provide it, wouldn't that be very hurtful, right?"

Song Shuyan blinked, thinking that Xu Mo's words made a lot of sense.

She didn't need to guess what outlandish things he wanted; she only needed to think about things within her power that could express her feelings.

"Then, let me think about it?"

"Can!"

Xu Mo readily agreed, "But you have to make it happen before next Monday, or I won't give you a chance to keep thinking about it."

Looking into Xu Mo's eyes, Song Shuyan nodded seriously.

She set herself an earlier deadline.

Friday.

Hearing that she had voluntarily moved the time forward, Xu Mo's smile deepened.

"It's okay, I'll wait for you."

"Um!"

"So, what are your plans now? How will you continue to be friends with Xia Tian?"

Xu Mo naturally steered the conversation towards Xia Tian.

After all, all this effort was ultimately for Song Shuyan to make friends on her own.

Song Shuyan gave an unexpected answer.

"I can talk to her now."

"Is that so?" Xu Mo was somewhat surprised.

Song Shuyan nodded.

The image of Xia Tian approaching and striking up a conversation with her during the break of gym class flashed through the girl's mind.

At that time, I was already confident enough to chat with Xia Tian.

Things will definitely get better and better from now on!

(happy!)

Xu Mo smiled and looked at Song Shuyan: "Then, it's up to you to make friends with Xia Tian from now on."

Song Shuyan looked at the outline of the teaching building in front of him and nodded vigorously.

"Um!"

The dappled sunlight finally broke free from the gloom of the past few days and shone through the clouds.

One strand landed precisely on the tip of Song Shuyan's hair, giving her smooth, black hair a warm golden edge.

The social anxiety that had long shrouded the girl's heart was also dispelled by the sunlight.

Song Shuyan turned her head slightly to look at the boy beside her.

Xu Mo looked at Song Shuyan:

"Smile more. I told you, you look beautiful when you smile."

"Uh-huh!"

Song Shuyan nodded, his face remaining expressionless.