A Young Woman's Heart

She wasn't exceptionally beautiful, but she was pleasing to the eye, and the more you looked at her, the more beautiful she seemed, as if her features combined to create a special charm.

"Are you stupid?" Tian Tingchan waved her hand in front of Zhou Yong's face. "I'm not going in."

"Oh, okay, okay, I didn't expect you to be so nice to me."

"Of course, you're my little brother," Tian Tingchan chuckled. "I'm leaving."

"Wait, what do we do with the lunchbox after we've finished eating?"

"Come to my house on the weekend and return it to me."

"Ah... then remember to send me your new home address via forum private message."

"Okay." Tian Tingchan turned around, waved her hand with her back to him, and said, "Goodbye."

"Bye-Bye……"

"Little guy, you're something else!" The security guard, who was eating while reading a newspaper with his reading glasses on, let the glasses slip down to his nose, raised his eyelids and smiled, "A college student girlfriend?"

"Huh? No, no, that's not my girlfriend..."

"What's that, your sister?"

"Well, sort of," Zhou Yong joked. "Actually, he's my older brother."

"Huh?" The security guard didn't understand.

Zhou Yong didn't offer any further explanation, and headed towards the classroom with his lunchbox.

The lunchbox was wrapped in a dirt-resistant red and black striped cloth with a knot tied at the top, so it could be carried by hand.

But Zhou Yong was afraid that the knot would fall apart if he wasn't careful, so he held it carefully with both hands.

He felt he was walking much slower than usual, but for some reason his steps were very light.

It seems that walking slowly and walking lightly are not contradictory.

The classroom was empty.

No, to be precise, there are still people there.

The two sisters, Mo Xiaoxiao and Mo Zhuyou, were eating their homemade lunch boxes in the classroom.

"Hey, Zhou Yong? Aren't you going to lunch?" Mo Zhuyou looked up and asked in confusion. Usually, the classroom would be empty at this time.

"Ah, uh... I have a bento box."

"Oh...where did you get this from? Did your mom send it over?"

"Ahem..." Zhou Yong coughed lightly, "He's a friend of mine, a college student."

"Tsk tsk, it must be a girl, right?"

"Um……"

Mo Xiaoxiao swallowed the food in her mouth, smiled at Zhou Yong, and said, "Congratulations."

"what?"

"You must have found a girlfriend, right?"

"No... Why do you all say that? Chan and I are just normal friends. We're best buddies, not... you know, boyfriend and girlfriend."

"So you mean you're not officially dating yet?" Mo Zhuyou suddenly became furious. "Guys should be more proactive! Look at you, you'll basically never find another girlfriend, so it's rare to find someone like this. She must like you! Otherwise, why would she treat you so well!"

"Hello..."

"Youyou, don't be so harsh on others." Mo Xiao smiled reproachfully at her younger sister. "Zhou Yong, keep up the good work! Don't miss the opportunity. Sometimes, if you miss it, you might regret it for the rest of your life."

"Tch—I just think he's so stupid and dumb."

"Haha, don't overthink it." Zhou Yong chuckled a few times. "She's quite pretty, and she's studying nursing. She's going to be a nurse in the future, so it's normal for her to be kind and gentle."

"Forget it, I have nothing to say to you." Mo Zhuyou rolled her eyes and went to eat her meal.

Mo Xiaoxiao gave him an apologetic look, then lowered her head to focus on the bento box in front of her.

Actually, Zhou Yong had a slight urge in his heart, but after thinking about it carefully, he felt that it was definitely not that kind of thing. His relationship with Tian Tingchan was just like that of buddies, especially online. He couldn't possibly think of her as a girlfriend.

Besides, one should have self-awareness. If Mo Xueyao's appearance is worth 90 points, then Tian Tingchan is worth 70 points, but Zhou Yong himself is only worth 55 points. If it were an exam, he probably wouldn't even pass. He doesn't deserve either of them.

Putting aside these random thoughts, he unwrapped the cloth covering the bento box and saw a brand new pair of chopsticks inside, and the bento box itself was pink.

The workmanship looks very ordinary, probably the kind you'd buy at a street stall, but it has some cute stickers on it, seemingly showing the girlish side of Tian Ting Chan.

The lunchbox was filled with food.

The left side has rice, and the right side has vegetables.

It looks rather plain, mostly broccoli, potatoes, snow peas, and the like. The potatoes and broccoli seem to be boiled, while the snow peas are stir-fried, and some of them have a little bit of minced meat stuck to them.

Below that are several pieces of braised pork that look delicious and appealing.

The meat is perfectly balanced between lean and fatty, and even the skin looks delicious.

On top of the rice, there was a sprinkle of black sesame seeds, plus a tea egg cut in half.

The lines on the egg white are clearly visible, making it very tempting.

Zhou Yong subconsciously swallowed.

Although the portion wasn't large, it was indeed a delicious lunch.

Moreover, such a small quantity probably wouldn't be easy to prepare.

It must have been that Tian Tingchan packed a portion for Zhou Yong after making her own lunch.

"Ah, that's how it should be." Zhou Yong clapped his hands, realizing what was going on.

Yesterday he mentioned wanting a bento box with a homey feel, but that has no particular connection to Tian Ting Chan delivering bento boxes this time.

She must have cooked too much food and then remembered this, so she packed a box for him and brought it over.

It must be like this.

For some reason, Zhou Yong was not disappointed; instead, he felt relaxed all over.

It's like a guy who's unlikely to be liked by any girl. But when he senses that someone might like him, he gets anxious and overthinks things. Once he understands that the other person doesn't mean anything by it, he naturally breathes a sigh of relief.

The food Tian Tingchan made was delicious. Zhou Yong was hungry, but he finished the whole bento box without leaving a single grain of rice.

"Phew...that feels so good..." He rubbed his stomach and leaned back comfortably in the chair. At first, he felt it wasn't enough, but after finishing, he realized it was just right.

"Zhou Yong, do you want me to wash yours too?" Mo Xiaoxiao, who had just finished lunch, picked up her and her sister's lunchboxes and looked at him with a smile.

Mo Xiaoxiao is known in the class for her good temper. The difference between her and Mo Xueyao is that Mo Xueyao is not good at refusing others, while Mo Xiaoxiao likes to help others.

The difference between one being passive and the other being active.

"Oh, no need, I can do it myself."

"It's okay~ If we go together, it'll be quick."

"Ah, well... thanks a lot..." Zhou Yong smiled awkwardly. Who wouldn't want to be lazy if they could?

"Pfft." Mo Xiaoxiao suddenly covered her mouth and laughed. "No need to be so embarrassed."

"No... ah... cough."

"It's a pink bento box."

"Ah, hehe..."

"Have you finished eating?"

"Mmm, it's quite delicious."

"Try mine next time," Mo Xiaoxiao said, seemingly competitive. "Let's see whose tastes better."

"Ah, this... uh..." Zhou Yong scratched his cheek and continued to grin foolishly.

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Chapter 331 Soldier?

School ended early on Friday, and there were no main classes that day, so it didn't make anyone feel tired.

However, once all the elective exams are over next week, Fridays will be replaced by main subjects for review. The final exams are getting closer and closer. For first-year high school students, it's not too bad, but for third-year students, it's a time of anxiety.

They both eagerly anticipate the arrival of the college entrance examination and nervously resist its coming.

In 2000, the college entrance examination was held on July 7, 8, and 9. By then, students in other grades at Yukong High School had already started their summer vacation.

Since school ended early today, many people will be going to clubs, since they rarely have this much free time.

So even after school, the school still feels very lively, with students everywhere on the running track, basketball court, and soccer field in the middle of the playground.

This doesn't even include the students who conduct club activities in their own club activity rooms.

Such a rich high school life must leave you with a fulfilling and wonderful memory, right?

Well... actually, the art club also has an activity today, but Mo Xueyao doesn't plan to participate.

—It's rare for her to get out of school early, and she wants to go home as soon as possible.

Of course, part of the reason was also to see what kind of birthday gift to buy for Duanmu Ji.

We're all students, so there's no need to buy anything too expensive; it's the thought that counts.

Lu Chengyuan went to join a club, and only Li Wanyan went home with Mo Xueyao.

And now, she is standing on the steps at the entrance of the convenience store, peering inside.

"What do you want to buy?" Li Wanyan subconsciously took out the pink wallet that Mo Xueyao had given her.

For some reason, when Mo Xueyao was buying things, she always liked to pay first.

And she always carried that pink wallet with her.

This made Mo Xueyao a little worried; what if she accidentally lost it one day...?

"Uh... um, let's see if there's anything suitable for Duanmu Ji's birthday present."