Wash up and eat.

Lin Yifeng, carrying an enamel mug, arrived at the school cafeteria. Seeing the long line at the steamed bun counter, he smiled and stood at the back of the crowd.

He hadn't seen Bai Yejin for some time.

The last time he saw Bai Yejin was when he asked her to write a manuscript for him.

Before the May Day holiday, Bai Yejin went back to her hometown to help harvest wheat. Now that the May Day holiday has just ended, it has been almost a week.

Steamed buns are one of the staple foods in Central China Province. In Central China Province, people eat steamed buns for breakfast and dinner.

People usually eat noodles for lunch, but some prefer steamed buns.

Lin Yifeng's perception of steamed buns is so-so; he usually eats them in two ways.

One type is when eating something greasy like braised pork, you need to eat steamed buns to cut through the richness.

The other option is... to eat a large stew.

Lin Yifeng didn't know how the stew was in other provinces, but he knew exactly what the stew was like in his hometown.

A big stew with steamed buns is absolutely delicious!

Lin Yifeng especially fondly remembers the large stew served at weddings or funerals.

There were many people making steamed buns.

When it was Lin Yifeng's turn to queue, there weren't many steamed buns left.

"Hey kid, two steamed buns, that's 4 mao!"

Upon seeing Lin Yifeng, Bai Yejin instantly broke into a bright smile. She deliberately asked Lin Yifeng for an extra two cents as a little unspoken understanding between the two of them.

"Excuse me, I don't have any money with me. Could you pay for it for me?"

Lin Yifeng said with a smile, and Bai Yejin smiled too. She liked this feeling, the feeling of the two of them bickering and teasing each other, but having a tacit understanding.

"No problem, here are your two steamed buns."

Ignoring the envious and jealous looks from the other boys, Bai Yejin gave Lin Yifeng two steamed buns. Lin Yifeng smiled and pointed to a spot not far away, which Bai Yejin immediately understood.

Make a bowl of rice porridge and a bowl of stir-fried shredded potatoes.

Lin Yifeng carried his enamel teacup to a relatively secluded corner. He had just sat down when Bai Yejin arrived.

"Long time no see, Lin Yifeng."

How was your holiday?

Bai Yejin sat opposite Lin Yifeng, casually brushing a strand of long hair behind her ear. Lin Yifeng nodded, looking at Bai Yejin who was a little thinner and a little darker, a hint of surprise on his face: "I'm doing pretty well."

"Why is yours so dark?"

"Not only is he a bit darker-skinned, but he's also lost a bit of weight."

What did you do during your holiday?

Bai Yejin has indeed lost some weight. Her face, which used to be the kind of face that symbolizes peace and prosperity, is now a little thinner, and her chin has even changed from round to slightly pointed.

"I'm helping with the wheat harvest back in my hometown!"

Am I tanned?

Bai Yejin looked herself up and down and found that she was indeed a little bit darker than before.

"Lin Yifeng, you have a sharp eye."

"I didn't even realize I was getting darker, how come you could notice I've gotten darker?"

Bai Yejin pinched her skin, frowning slightly: "It's turned black, what should I do!"

"It's summer now, so I can't cover myself up yet. I'll have to wait until winter to turn back."

Bai Yejin pouted: "But we only have 46 days left until graduation!"

The mention of graduation instantly extinguished Bai Yejin's initial joy. She sighed abruptly, then rested her chin on her hands and placed her arms on the table.

"Wow, time flies! I can't believe I'm graduating and becoming an adult so soon."

Bai Yejin is slightly younger than Lin Yifeng; she hasn't turned 18 yet, and strictly speaking, she's not an adult.

However, people in rural areas are used to saying "lunar age" (虚岁), and even more so, two years. Therefore, Lin Yifeng and Bai Yejin are the same age, both 19!

"That's right, we're graduating soon."

Lin Yifeng sighed, "I've been taking leave every day for the past two months and I've been so busy that I've almost forgotten I'm a student."

"With 46 days left, I've made up my mind: I'm going to be a good student and make the most of my vocational school years!"

Lin Yifeng's words made Bai Yejin laugh. At first, Bai Yejin just shrugged and laughed, but later the shrugs became more and more exaggerated, making Lin Yifeng unable to help but look up and look at her with a strange gaze.

"What are you laughing at?"

"Hahaha!"

"nothing!"

Bai Yejin covered her mouth: "I was just wondering what it would be like if you actually attended class properly."

"Lin Yifeng, to be honest, I've never seen you attend class properly."

"Yes, ever since I've known you, you've either been on leave or on your way to be on leave."

At this point, Bai Yejin suddenly reached out and gently slapped Lin Yifeng's hand: "You've corrupted me too, now I often take leave as well."

"I've become a bad student."

Hmm.

Does asking for leave make you a bad student?

If we follow this definition, then Lin Yifeng is almost irredeemably wicked.

"Since you've already become a bad student, why don't you just take another day off today and be a bad student for one more day?"

"what?"

Is there anything I can help you with?

Bai Yejin did not refuse, but instead actively asked if she could help.

"Haha, I don't need any help, I just want to show you what I've accomplished these past few days."

"No, it's the result of both of us!"

"What results?"

Bai Yejin didn't understand, but Lin Yifeng smiled and kept her in suspense, telling her to ask for leave to tell her.

...

Bai Yejin was corrupted by Lin Yifeng.

She's really gotten used to taking leave now; when she asks for leave, she just makes up a lie on the spot.

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