As the notes were handed out, there were encouraging voices from the shadows, the sound of relief as the notes hit the ground, and cheers of joy.

Chen Wenzhi and Ying Qian remained silent.

Ren Yi snatched the slip of paper from Chen Wenzhi's hand. Year ranking: 1.

Qianqian exclaimed, "How come you're always in the top three? You're amazing!"

He then took Ying Qian's, and was horrified to find the year clearly written in black and white: 4.

"Damn." Ren Yi almost had a heart attack. This seemed different from the rumors. "Little beauty, I didn't know you were so good at studying!"

Ying Qian was in a bad mood and didn't even look at him. He ignored her words.

Immediately afterwards, Wang Mengyao began the summary meeting.

Chen Wenzhi secretly worked out a few questions and wrote them down in the dark.

Ying Qian lazily looked at the Chinese reading comprehension questions draped over her lap.

It's getting dark earlier and earlier, and the cold wind when you go out after school makes you shiver.

Under the streetlights.

Chen Wenzhi and Ying Qian walked side by side. "There's a sports meet in two weeks. Are you going to sign up for an event?"

Ying Qian shook her head and remained silent.

Chen Wenzhi hesitated, then silently held the umbrella over her.

The shadows in the water stretched longer and longer.

Chen Wenzhi escorted her downstairs.

"have a good rest."

The umbrella blocked the light, making it somewhat dark.

Suddenly, Ying Qian leaned over and hugged Chen Wenzhi, her burning cheeks pressed against his warm neck, sobbing softly, her shoulders heaving with each tear.

Chen Wenzhi's breath hitched, his pupils dilated suddenly as she moved, and his hand, which was suspended in mid-air, remained hanging there, unsure of what to do.

a long time.

"Chen Wenzhi, thank you."

A cool breeze touched the back of her neck, and the girl in her arms quickly ran into the elevator.

Chen Wenzhi felt a sudden emptiness in his arms. He raised his hand to adjust his glasses, and felt a dryness where her tears had just dried.

He chuckled softly, then turned and left.

As night fell, the boy's figure receded into the distance.