Having just finished his exam on the history of modern and contemporary literature in the afternoon, Su Xun was finally able to temporarily remove Lu Xun, who had been on his mind for more than half a month, from his thoughts.

Their major has less pressure; they only need to take exams for five or six subjects each year. After finishing the Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature History exam today, they only have three courses left, and two of them are scheduled for January, so they can finally relax.

She and her roommates went to the food street for a hot pot meal to celebrate their brief liberation.

Even during exam season, hot pot restaurants remain bustling and show no signs of being deserted. Who wouldn't enjoy a steaming hot pot meal with friends in winter?

They chose a four-person table, where steam rose and the aroma of hot food surrounded them, making everyone's face flushed.

"This is definitely the place to go for hot pot. The one I ate at last time was just not satisfying at all."

"The portions here are generous, and the prices are very reasonable."

Last time we went out for a meal together, we ate at a newly opened restaurant not far away. Overall, it was just so-so.

"By the way, next week is Christmas. Does everyone have any plans?" Wen Yanyan asked excitedly.

"I plan to study for the exam on the 26th," Zhou Qin said softly as she cooked a slice of beef.

"Me too, Liu Wei and I made a pact to be the coolest kids in the study room." Liu Wei nodded in agreement.

"Su Xun, what about you?" Wen Yanyan turned her head to Su Xun, who was drinking a beverage. She couldn't handle spicy food, but she couldn't resist the aroma of food, so she had to drink water after only a few bites.

"Me? I don't know either. I haven't thought about it." Su Xun had just eaten a large skewer of enoki mushrooms. The enoki mushrooms were rolling around in the red soup, and every part of them was soaked in the soup. She was so spicy that she almost cried, and then she gulped down a big mouthful of her drink.

"Never mind, you're definitely with Pei Ke."

"So, Yan Yan, you're all alone? Why don't you study with us?" Zhou Qin looked at Wen Yan Yan with concern after hearing everyone's suggestion.

"Hehehe... Actually, this suits me just fine." Wen Yanyan suddenly smiled with her eyes narrowed.

The other three looked over with suspicion, their eyes shining as if they could see a hole through Wen Yanyan's face.

Unable to withstand everyone's questioning gazes, Wen Yanyan said shyly, "Actually, someone invited me. I was afraid I would feel guilty if there were any activities in the dormitory, so I came to test the waters."

"Who is it that would arrange this time? It's probably not..."

"Is it Xiang Yang?" Su Xun finally recovered from the spiciness, and a thought flashed through his mind.

Wen Yanyan nodded slowly, her face turning even redder.

"What's going on?"

"The name Xiang Yang sounds familiar."

Several people started making a ruckus in the booth, questioning Wen Yanyan, and another half hour passed.

It was past six o'clock when the four of them came out, and it was completely dark. However, this was the busiest time of day for the food street. The whole street was enveloped in warm lights, and the food stalls were steaming, making the area gradually appear hazy under the lights.

Zhou Qin and Liu Wei were still teasing Wen Yanyan when the group ran ahead and were about to leave the food street.

Su Xun followed slowly behind them, feeling quite full, especially since she had finished most of the large bottle of beverage.

Suddenly, I don't know what to do tonight. After finishing one exam, I feel relieved and a little bored.

She sent Pei Ke a WeChat message, asking him where he was.

The other person replied quickly, "I have a class in the first teaching building later, and I'm on my way to the classroom now."

Can I audit your class?

...

Su Xun found the classroom based on the room number Pei Ke had given him. It was a large lecture hall with tiered seating, probably a large class.

She spotted Pei Ke from afar; he seemed to be a radiant being, and she could spot him instantly no matter the environment.

Pei Ke sat in the middle of the right side of the classroom, completely unaffected by those around her, quietly looking at something.

He sat up straight, wearing a simple dark down jacket, yet he didn't look bulky.