As Shen Xingmian listened to the three of them eating and chatting, he couldn't help but frown. He glanced at Nan Zhi and said, "Student Mu, one should not speak while eating or sleeping."
Nanzhi: "..."
Because Wu Ke turned around to eat face-to-face with Nan Zhi, upon hearing Shen Xingmian's words, she glanced at Nan Zhi, then lowered her head and silently began to eat her rice.
Nanzhi wrinkled her nose and remained silent.
"Shen Xingmian, aren't you being a little too controlling with Xi Yue?"
Qin Yi, who was behind, raised an eyebrow and looked at Shen Xingmian in front of him, and couldn't help but ask.
Shen Xingmian turned her head, her cool gaze sweeping over Qin Yi. Just as she was about to reply, Nan Zhi hurriedly said:
"I shouldn't have talked so much while eating. Qin Yi, just focus on your meal. I'm fine."
Seeing that Nan Zhi had said so, Qin Yi didn't say anything more. He just sometimes couldn't stand Shen Xingmian's attitude towards Nan Zhi.
After saying that, Nan Zhi lowered her head and went to eat, but she felt a little wronged. Shen Xingmian always treated her like this. Couldn't he soften his tone a little?
After school in the afternoon, Nanzhi packed her schoolbag. Every day, the two of them would wait for Gu Ying to come and leave the school together.
Today was no different. Shen Xingmian sat in his seat, looking down at his textbook, but Nanzhi still noticed that he seemed a little different, with a hint of anxiety.
Nan Zhi observed Shen Xingmian for a while and noticed that he kept looking at the door. She couldn't help but think that Shen Xingmian had to work. In the past, he would always drop her off at the school gate and then leave in a hurry.
She roughly understood why Shen Xingmian was anxious, so she patted the boy's shoulder and smiled:
"Shen Xingmian, why don't you go to work first? I'll wait for Aying."
Shen Xingmian frowned, glanced back at her, and said, "No, I have to take you to the school gate."
Nan Zhi understood what he was thinking. After all, he had promised to take care of her, and he was always a man of his word. "Shen Xingmian, it's okay. Aying can push me over there. Or you can take me to the bottom of the building first, and Aying can push me over there when she gets there."
Shen Xingmian remained silent for a long while before speaking:
"How about I take you to the car first? If Aying can't find you in a while, she'll come over."
"That won't do. Aying will have made a wasted trip again. Just do as I say and take me downstairs. When Aying comes over, I'll go out with him."
Nan Zhi frowned slightly. Even if she left her downstairs, there wouldn't be any problems. The second-year classrooms were on the second floor, and Shen Xingmian carried her or helped her down the stairs every day. Considering that Gu Ying was still young, Nan Zhi came up with this compromise.
"If you hesitate any longer, you'll be late."
It's a part-time job, so if I'm late, my wages might be docked.
"Alright then, I'll take you downstairs first."
Seeing that Shen Xingmian agreed, Nan Zhi smiled and unconsciously reached out to pat the boy's head, "That's a good boy."
Shen Xingmian froze. If it were anyone else, he would have punched them by now. He hated it most when someone touched his head. But now that Nan Zhi was touching him, he didn't feel disgusted at all. Instead, a secret emotion rose in his heart.
Fortunately, Nanzhi only rubbed it twice and then put it down. For a moment, a sense of loss seemed to mix into Shen Xingmian's heart. He didn't investigate further and, following Nanzhi's wishes, escorted her downstairs.
Waiting for Gu Ying on the way upstairs.
Before leaving, Shen Xingmian hesitated, but Nanzhi, seeing his worry, waved her hand and said:
"It's alright, you should hurry up and go, or you'll be late."
After Nan Zhi's repeated persuasion, Shen Xingmian finally turned and left.
Nanzhi sat by the roadside waiting for Gu Ying to arrive.
By this time, many students had already left the school, leaving only a few students on duty from specific classes.
Nan Zhi sat there and waited for about seven or eight minutes before seeing Gu Ying walk over with her head down.
She called out, "Aying."
Gu Ying looked up, her face initially full of worry, but the moment she saw Nan Zhi, her expression changed, and she ran over with a smile.
"Sister Xixi, why are you here all alone? Where is Brother Xingmian?"
Nan Zhi smiled and said, "Brother Xingmian has gone to work. Can Aying push her sister to the school gate?"
Gu Ying nodded quickly, "Of course!"
As he spoke, he reached out and grasped the handle of the wheelchair, pushing it forward.
On the way, Nanzhi casually asked, "Why is Aying so late today?"
Gu Ying's body stiffened, and he paused for a few seconds. He quickly continued walking forward and said with a smile, "I didn't copy today's homework, so I was slow. I'll try to be earlier next time."
Even though it was only for a short while, Nan Zhi still sensed it. She noticed Gu Ying's worried expression when he arrived and also caught his brief pause.
Since Gu Ying was unwilling to say, Nan Zhi didn't press further and decided to observe for a couple more days.
In the following days, Gu Ying sometimes arrived at Nan Zhi's class on time, and sometimes she was a little late. When she was late, Nan Zhi would ask Shen Xingmian to take her to the first floor first, just like that day.
Shen Xingmian has also changed a lot; she hasn't slept in class for several days in a row.
Not only was Nan Zhi surprised, but Qin Yi and Wu Ke were also incredulous.
While Shen Xingmian was out, Wu Ke couldn't help but gossip, "Xi Yue, what's going on with Shen Xingmian? He's been so serious these past few days."
Nanzhi was helpless, because she didn't know either.
"I don't understand either." Shen Xingmian also suddenly started not sleeping in class, and even listened more attentively than she did. Nan Zhi also discovered something incredible. She had always witnessed this person's intelligence, but she never expected that he could understand things so easily, apply what he learned to other situations, and start completing his homework seriously.
And he was praised by the teacher many times.
Qin Yi's eyes flickered slightly, and a smile appeared on his lips. It was unclear what interesting thing he had thought of.
"I think Shen Xingmian wants to make a name for himself in the midterm exam."
Qin Yi smiled with narrowed eyes, it was hard to tell whether he was joking or serious.
Nanzhi turned to look at him, "How did you know?"
As time went on, Qin Yi and Wu Ke got along better with Nan Zhi, but Shen Xingmian still acted as if she didn't care about anything and rarely interacted with other classmates.
"Just a guess," Qin Yi shrugged, speaking nonchalantly.
"By the way, Xiyue, I've noticed you've been leaving quite late lately."
Thinking about what he had recently observed, Qin Yi couldn't help but ask a question.
Nanzhi frowned in confusion. "How did you know?"
Qin Yi: "...I play basketball on the playground every afternoon before leaving. I've seen you leave late several times."
Nan Zhi didn't notice Qin Yi playing basketball, after all, she didn't even attend physical education classes. Every time there was a physical education class, Nan Zhi would stay in the classroom.
"You can play basketball?"
There was a hint of disbelief in his tone.
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