I really like your sand sculpture group friends

As for other than these few people, he didn't have much interaction with her in other places or with other people. Even if she didn't say it, she knew he would understand.

“…Okay, it’s just that I’ve noticed Mengli has been working really hard lately.” Facing the girl who knows him best, Mo Xiangwen finally relented and said hesitantly, “I’ve been thinking about something. I told everyone before that there was no need to rush, but did I unintentionally put pressure on everyone, or did I not care about everyone and not notice any difficulties you encountered?”

Upon hearing this, Yan Nuoya pondered for a moment, then gently shook her head.

“At least I don’t have that here. Mengyao and Shishi have also been in high spirits lately, so they shouldn’t be in the situation you’re describing,” Yan Nuoya said. “So I think what you’re worried about doesn’t exist.”

Yan Nuoya paused, then added, "However, although you didn't put pressure on everyone, from my perspective, everyone is facing objective pressure."

Objective pressure?

Mo Xiangwen hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Do you mean it's because you don't want to hold everyone back?"

“Yes.” Yan Nuoya nodded, then changed the subject: “However, I don’t think Mengli would be in this situation, since Mengli is actually helping Shishi complete the work that belongs to Shishi.”

“Yes, that’s what I think too.” Mo Xiangwen nodded. “So I’m a little confused about what Mengli is thinking.”

"Hmm, I don't know either." Yan Nuoya nodded.

Mo Xiangwen's face stiffened. He thought he could skip class, but he didn't expect Yan Nuoya to know as well.

Yan Nuoya seemed to know what he was thinking, and gave him a helpless look: "I've said it before, Shishi and Mengyao's thoughts are relatively easy to understand, but I don't understand Mengli's either."

Mo Xiangwen was slightly taken aback. After thinking for a while, he remembered that it was something Nuoya had said when they first enrolled.

"Alright, my dear Yan." Mo Xiangwen reached out and took her cold little hand in his, weighed it in his palm, and winked at her, who was somewhat surprised. "Although it's a pity that I couldn't skip class, I've seen how much support you've given me. How about I reward you and we go on a date after class?"

A date? When did this blockhead learn to be more proactive?

Yan Nuoya let him hold her hand, pursed her lips, and her smile became more pronounced: "Okay, my dear classmate Mo, I was thinking of going to the library later."

The library? Hearing this answer was somewhat expected.

Yan doesn't like crowded places, so it would be difficult to get them to find a quiet place to play alone for a while, unless they leave the school.

However, if they leave the school, it will be difficult for them to get back in time to go home together.

"Does Nuoya want to go on a trip?" Mo Xiangwen asked somewhat abruptly.

Yan Nuoya was slightly taken aback, then chuckled and said, "Then good luck."

After class, Mo Xiangwen first sent a message to the group, saying that he was going to the library with Yan Nuoya and would go to the studio later. Then he took Yan Nuoya's hand and his fingertips naturally slipped between her fingers, so that their fingers were intertwined.

Yan Nuoya paused slightly, but did not break free, letting him lead her through the campus.

"Let's go."

Entering the library, it was as quiet as ever. She led him to a corner by the window, familiar with the place.

The sunlight was just right, making this corner warm and cozy.

"I'll go find a book," she said in a low voice, trying to pull her hand away.

Mo Xiangwen pulled her closer with a little force, lowered his head and whispered in her ear, "Come back quickly."

His warm breath brushed against her earlobe, making Yan Nuoya's ears burn slightly. She gave him a light glare before turning and walking toward the bookshelf.

Mo Xiangwen watched her slightly hurried back and a smile appeared on his lips.

He chose a secluded spot in the corner to sit down, where he could enjoy a good view while avoiding the gaze of most people.

Not long after, Yan Nuoya returned carrying two books. As soon as she sat down beside him, Mo Xiangwen naturally put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her closer to him.

"Squeeze in, it'll keep you warm," he said in a serious, low voice.

Yan Nuoya glanced at him, said nothing, but leaned closer to him and handed him one of the books.

The two stood shoulder to shoulder, legs touching, heads resting against each other, silently reading together.

She gradually relaxed, leaning most of her weight on him, and her movements as she turned the pages of the book became languid.

When Mo Xiangwen occasionally tapped a certain place in the book, she would look up at him, so close that she could count his eyelashes.

He just smiled, his gaze slowly settling on her bright purple eyes.

After some time, Yan Nuoya gently closed the book and turned to look at him: "That's about enough, otherwise Mengyao will start complaining in her heart that I ran away."

Upon hearing this, Mo Xiangwen paused for a moment, then pretended that nothing had happened.

"Then go back?"

"Ah."

Chapter 251 Is it really okay to lie to Sister Mengli?

After returning home, Mo Xiangwen thought about it carefully and decided to start with Shishi.

After all, Mengli was essentially helping Shishi.

Since Mengli was unwilling to accept the delayed release and didn't want him to interfere with her affairs, he simply went to help Shishi directly.

As long as Shishi has less work to hand over to Mengli, Mengli will naturally have no reason to stay up late and work overtime.

Mo Xiangwen found an opportunity to pull Bai Shishi into the viewing room, or rather, the lounge.

"Shishi, is there anything I can help you with your painting work?"

Bai Shishi paused for a moment, frowned in thought, and then shook her head: "No need, Sister Mengli is already helping me, and Xiang Wen isn't familiar with painting either..."

Mo Xiangwen was stunned. This was the first time he had ever heard Shishi say that she was rejecting him.

Although Shishi was being tactful, the meaning was already quite clear.

Bai Shishi cautiously looked up at him and added softly, "Besides, if Xiang Wen has to help with the painting, he will be very tired. I hope Xiang Wen can get some rest."

"I think I have plenty of time, so I'd like to help you out."

"And another thing." Bai Shishi tugged at his sleeve, pursed her lips, and whispered, "As the lead illustrator in the team, I also want to demonstrate my abilities to prove that I haven't let Xiang Wen down. Besides, if I delegate everything to others, wouldn't I lose my chance to work with Xiang Wen?"

When Mo Xiangwen heard her say that, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind. He was about to turn on overload mode to capture the true nature of that inspiration when Bai Shishi saw his furrowed brows and thought he was angry. So she gently tugged at his hand and shook it.

"Xiang Wen, don't be angry, okay?" Bai Shishi said softly and coquettishly, "If Xiang Wen really wants to help, I can teach him from the beginning."

Mo Xiangwen was startled from his reverie and looked down to see Bai Shishi's adorable face full of apology.

How could he forget that girls are sensitive?

Mengyao is like this, Mengli is like this, and of course, no matter how much Shishi trusts him, she is the same.

Noah is special, but even Noah will reveal some girlish ways of thinking that are very different from her usual habits.

How could he subconsciously ignore so many things he should have considered properly just because he got along well with everyone?

He sighed, hugged Bai Shishi tightly, and rubbed his cheek against hers.

The moment he touched Shishi's soft cheek, his somewhat gloomy mood immediately eased.

"How could I be angry with Shishi?" Mo Xiangwen said softly. "I'm angry with myself. How come I couldn't figure this out after thinking about it for so long? It's all thanks to Shishi for reminding me. I like Shishi so much."

"Yes, I like Xiang Wen the most too."

After Bai Shishi finished speaking, she couldn't suppress her doubts and cautiously looked at him, asking, "Xiang Wen, what are you thinking about?"

"It's about Mengli," Mo Xiangwen answered without hesitation.

He never intended to hide too much from Shishi; he would only keep things to himself if it involved Mengli's personal thoughts or privacy.

This discussion doesn't involve, or even mention, Mengli's staying up late, so it's not something that can't be brought up.

Bai Shishi was increasingly puzzled, but what she cared about most was what had just happened. She asked somewhat timidly, "What about the thing Xiang Wen said he would help with...?"

“Since Shishi feels that she doesn’t need another person to help her,” Mo Xiangwen said with a smile, stroking her long hair. “Then of course I will respect Shishi’s opinion. However, as before, we must proceed without forcing ourselves.”

Moreover, since I didn't pay attention to Mengli's feelings before, I certainly can't make the same mistake with Shishi now.

Bai Shishi then gave him a bright smile and hugged him.

"Yes! I will remember every word Xiang Wen said."

Mo Xiangwen chuckled and pinched her soft little face: "Okay, then I believe in Shishi, but when Shishi is not motivated, she should also remember to relax."

Bai Shishi's eyes darted around, and she leaned forward slightly, whispering in his ear, "Then, if Xiang Wen hugs me every day, I'll be very motivated. Hmm, it would be best if there were also kisses."

Mo Xiangwen said with a wry smile, "Don't we already give Shishi a hug every day?"

Bai Shishi blinked and said playfully, "Isn't Shishi full of energy every day now?"

"Okay, okay." Mo Xiangwen laughed as well: "Then could I ask the energetic Shishi to do me a small favor?"

Bai Shishi nodded without hesitation and said, "Of course."

Mo Xiangwen lowered his head and whispered it twice in Bai Shishi's ear before confirming, "Shishi, do you understand?"

"Shishi understands." Bai Shishi nodded vigorously, then looked at him hesitantly, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't.

"What's wrong?" Mo Xiangwen asked.

“…I was thinking,” Bai Shishi looked at him and said softly, “wouldn’t it be a little inappropriate to lie to Sister Mengli like this?”

After saying that, she waved her hand in a flustered manner and quickly added, "I didn't mean to object, I'm just afraid that Sister Mengli will be angry."

Mo Xiangwen glanced at the room door somewhat guiltily.

The room did not disappoint him; it remained tightly closed.

“How can you call it a lie?” Mo Xiangwen said, his tone neither reasonable nor forceful. “I just told Shishi to rest more recently.”

Bai Shishi didn't know what to say, so she just nodded slightly.

Suddenly, a feeling of shame welled up inside him.

Mo Xiangwen patted Bai Shishi's head and sighed.

Bai Shishi looked at him with some confusion, wondering why he sighed.

"I'm sorry, Shishi, I just wanted to confirm something." Mo Xiangwen said in a low voice, "But don't worry, I will explain it to Mengli properly later. If Mengli is really angry, she will only be angry with me."

Upon hearing this, Bai Shishi shook her head vigorously and quickly said, "If Xiang Wen is going to get scolded by Sister Mengli, then Shishi will get scolded too."

Mo Xiangwen's heart softened, and he pinched her little nose.

"Don't worry," Mo Xiangwen chuckled. "It's not even a lie. As long as Shishi does what I say and rests more these next few days, she'll be fine."

Bai Shishi nodded vigorously.

"Then Xiang Wen should play games with me more these next two days."

"Of course, I'm always ready."

P.S.: Sorry, I haven't been feeling well physically or mentally lately.

Chapter 252 A Sudden Invitation

Su Mengli approached Bai Shishi, her gaze casually sweeping across her desk, and asked gently, "Shishi, it seems you haven't been giving me any new drawings lately? Have you encountered any difficulties?"

Bai Shishi, who was taking small bites of a cookie, paused, her long white eyelashes fluttering rapidly. She lowered her gaze somewhat guiltily, staring at the keyboard. "Ah... um, lately I feel... a bit out of sorts, so I'm drawing rather slowly. Therefore, I don't have any new drafts that I need Mengli's help with right now." Her voice trailed off, until Mo Xiangwen, sitting next to her, could barely hear her.

Looking at her like this, Su Mengli frowned slightly and couldn't help but feel worried: "Are you feeling unwell again? Did you tell Xiang Wen? If your health is important, you can put your work aside for now."

"No, no!" Bai Shishi quickly shook her head, trying to make her tone sound more believable, but her tone still sounded a little flustered: "I'm really not feeling well! It's just... I'm just not feeling well, but I'll probably be fine in a couple of days after I adjust!"

Seeing her confident demeanor, Su Mengli's tense nerves relaxed slightly, and a gentle smile returned to her face. She patted her shoulder lightly and said, "That's good. Shishi, you should get some rest. Don't worry about work; we have plenty of time."

Bai Shishi secretly breathed a sigh of relief and nodded vigorously: "Mmm!"

Over the next two days, while working in the studio, Mo Xiangwen, who had been paying close attention to Su Mengli, finally noticed her unusual behavior.

She would still sit in front of the computer on time, her fingers on the keyboard, but often not moving for a long time. Her eyes were on the screen, but her focus seemed unfocused, with a hint of confusion.

While others were engaged in a lively discussion, she listened quietly, her fingertips unconsciously twirling the black hair that fell across her chest. Only when the discussion ended did she seem to snap out of her reverie and softly utter an "Mmm," her reaction always seeming a beat slow.

That afternoon, Mo Xiangwen saw Su Mengli staring out the window in a daze once again. He got up, walked over to Su Mengyao, who was looking at the screen with Bai Shishi, and bent down to whisper a few words.

Su Mengyao raised an eyebrow, glanced in her sister's direction, then nudged his waist with a hint of annoyance before nodding, getting up, and switching places with him.

Mo Xiangwen sat down in the empty seat next to Su Mengli. The slight sound of the chair moving brought her back to her senses, and she turned to look at him.

"Mengli," Mo Xiangwen asked with a smile, "You've been working hard supervising everyone's progress lately. How's it going?"

Su Mengli's expression froze for a moment, then she chuckled: "Don't you discuss things with them every day? You should know the progress better than I do."

Even so, she turned around to face him and began to carefully comb her hair.

"The core parts of Shishi's character illustration are 70% complete. Although the progress was a bit slow recently, the quality has remained stable. Mengyao is making great progress on the background and music adaptation, which is already over 80% complete..." She explained the situation of each person clearly and calmly.

Mo Xiangwen looked at her serious profile and listened to her gentle voice, but his thoughts drifted away.