Lin Simiao meticulously recorded his scores in every major exam since his second year of high school, and even singled out his weaker subjects, English and Chinese, creating a detailed analysis chart.

"Gong Yao is no longer a student in our class, so why is Teacher Lin still paying so much attention to him?"

"...Perhaps it's just that as a teacher, I don't want a promising talent to be buried like this."

Knock, knock.

"Hey, Xiao Zhen, did you hear someone knocking on the door?"

Lin Zhenzhen closed the handbook: "It might be that Dad is back. I'll go check."

She quickly walked out of the room and bent down to open the door.

The sky had darkened, and the air seemed to be shrouded in a thin layer of blue-gray gauze, making it difficult to see clearly.

In the dim twilight, a pair of eyes shone exceptionally bright.

Gong Yao's gaze was burning hot, as intense as the sun.

Lin Zhenzhen was stunned for a moment, then opened her lips and softly called out, "Gong Yao".

"Squad leader, it's been a long time."

Lin Zhenzhen smiled and said, "Long time no see."

"Oh dear, Gong Yao, you've only been gone for a month. What do you mean by 'long time no see'?"

Li Huiran emerged from behind, interrupting their conversation.

She circled around Gong Yao twice and said excitedly.

"I never expected that such a big shot would appear in my life! Gong Yao, you have no idea how excited I was in front of the TV last night!"

Gong Yao raised an eyebrow: "You watched the replay of my match last night?"

"Yes! My whole family saw it, and I can guarantee that most people in our school saw it!"

Gong Yao's gaze slowly moved to Lin Zhenzhen beside him, the question in his eyes was all too clear.

His double eyelids are not wide; they are very understated phoenix eyes, delicate in shape, with the outer corners slightly upturned.

When he looks at people casually, he exudes an inexplicable roguish charm.

But now, those beautiful eyes looked as if they were soaked in water, gleaming with a flickering light under the lamp.

Lin Zhenzhen felt a little overwhelmed by that gaze, so she turned her head away and pretended to tidy up the pile of books beside her.

"Xiao Zhen definitely didn't watch it. You know she's busy studying and doesn't have time."

Lin Zhenzhen followed up, "Yeah, something came up and I didn't have time to look at it."

A look of disappointment flashed across Gong Yao's face, but he still shook his head with a smile.

"Yeah, it's nothing."

Lin Zhenzhen bit her lip and said solemnly, "Next time I have the chance to see you live, I will definitely sit in the front row and cheer you on."

"Really?" Gong Yao's eyes lit up instantly.

"Um!"

"Then it's settled, it's a deal."

It's a deal!

Li Huiran quickly said, "Hey, hey, I'm here too! I'm going to the stadium to cheer you on."

Lin Zhenzhen hugged her tightly: "Of course."

"I knew Xiaozhen liked me the most!"

Li Huiran held Lin Zhenzhen's hand affectionately and shook it back and forth, when she suddenly remembered something important: "Wait, what about the gift I prepared for you?"

Lin Zhenzhen thought for a moment: "It seems to be in my drawer. I just forgot to bring it out."

"I'll go back and get it after I finish eating the cake."

Li Huiran's attitude was firm: "No way! The gift has to be opened before eating the cake!"

Lin Zhenzhen nodded: "Then I'll go and bring it over."

"I'll go. It'll be good exercise, and I can eat more tonight, hehe."

Li Huiran quickly put on her shoes and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Only the two of them remained in the room.

Gong Yao didn't say anything, he just stared at her without moving.

Lin Zhenzhen felt a little uneasy under his gaze, so she turned her back and opened a crack in the window next to her.

A cool night breeze gently blew in, finally dispelling some of the heat inside the house.

"It's only been a month?" Gong Yao suddenly asked.

Lin Zhenzhen stiffened and gave a dull "hmm".

Gong Yao smiled and said softly, "It feels like it's been a long time since I've seen you."

"Is that so?" Lin Zhenzhen was so nervous that she stammered.

Realizing this, she became increasingly embarrassed and hurriedly changed the subject.

"Hmm...it really feels like it's been a long time. You seem to have grown taller."

“That’s right, he’s grown two centimeters taller than he was six months ago, now he’s 194.”

Gong Yao suddenly raised his hand and gently touched the top of Lin Zhenzhen's head, his tone filled with tender affection.

"Shorty."

Lin Zhenzhen wrinkled her nose indignantly: "I'm not short! My height is already quite good for a girl. It's all because you're too tall!"

"Yes, that's my question."

Gong Yao looked at her with a smile.

Here it comes again, with that same look of unwavering focus on her.

Lin Zhenzhen lowered her head in a panic and saw a pink handle sticking out of his backpack.

"Is that for me?"