When the shop door was pushed open, the warm sunlight poured down like a waterfall.
Xue Xunzhi held the door open to let Zixi pass first; this simple act of gentlemanly conduct seemed especially heartwarming at that moment.
The moment Zi Xi stepped out the door, a breath of fresh air rushed towards her, carrying the faint fragrance of cherry blossoms in the distance, instantly washing away the greasy feeling of the claypot rice that lingered in her nostrils.
"call……"
The two of them breathed a sigh of relief simultaneously.
Under the sunlight, Xue Xunzhi looked as if he were coated with gold. His eyes behind his glasses were slightly narrowed, and his jawline, which had been tense in the store, was now completely relaxed.
"The sun is shining so brightly."
Zi Xi tilted her head back, letting the light fall on her eyelids.
She didn't notice that her steps had unconsciously moved a few steps closer to Xue Xunzhi until their schoolbags gently bumped together.
"Shall we go to the library now?"
Xue Xun asked, his voice half an octave higher than usual.
They were walking along a tree-lined path, dappled shadows falling between them. Zi Xi suddenly noticed that his earlobes appeared translucent pink in the sunlight.
Just as Zi Xi was about to answer, a gust of wind suddenly swept by, lifting her bangs.
She hurriedly reached out to press it, but saw that Xue Xunzhi had subconsciously raised his arm, frozen in mid-air as if to shield her from the wind.
This clumsy yet adorable gesture softened her heart.
"How about we take a walk by the lake first? I heard the flowers behind the library are in full bloom."
Zi Xi blinked, recalling the flower sea photos that her classmates were frantically sharing on the campus forum, her tone filled with barely concealed anticipation.
"Shall we go now?"
Xue Xunzhi's eyes lit up. He had obviously seen the popular post as well. Layers of flower branches cascaded down the lake like a pink waterfall.
Flowers and junior girls are a perfect match!
"How about... we buy some snacks while we're at it?"
Zi Xi's lips unconsciously curled up as she imagined a picnic under the flowering trees, snacking on her food.
"I'm all ready!"
"And I know a path where the flowers bloom most profusely..."
Xue Xunzhi suddenly lowered his voice and mysteriously opened a corner of his schoolbag, which was stuffed with all sorts of snacks.
The two exchanged a smile, surprised to find themselves sharing this unexpected understanding.
They turned towards the library without prior arrangement, their steps much lighter than before.
Xue Xunzhi found that his arm would occasionally touch Zi Xi's, and the slight touch made his heart race like static electricity.
Zi Xi seemed to have noticed it too, but instead of moving away, she simply shifted her backpack to the other shoulder.
As they rounded a corner, Zi Xi suddenly spoke up: "Thank you... for earlier."
"Um?"
“When we were in the store, you took good care of me and even gave me some sausage.”
"Everyone says you're the epitome of gentleness, so are you like a central air conditioner?"
Zi Xi kicked away a small pebble and suddenly asked a question.
"Absolutely not!! This is the first time I've ever acted like this towards a girl..."
“Junior Zhou Zixi…actually, from the first time I saw you, I…”
Xue Xunzhi paused, sunlight filtering through the leaves and casting dappled patterns on his face. His voice grew softer and softer from excitement.
These words brushed against Zi Xi's heart like a gentle spring breeze.
"Keep talking, what about now? And now? What about now?"
She suddenly quickened her pace, walked in front of Xue Xun, then turned around and walked backwards to face him.
"I...I really like you."
Xue Xunzhi's entire face instantly turned bright red, even his neck turned pink. He opened his mouth, but in the end he simply lowered his head, unable to hide the wildly upturned corners of his mouth.
Confess your feelings before that person does!
If the junior girl agrees, then she'll become his girlfriend!
"I like you quite a bit too."
Zi Xi chuckled and turned to walk alongside him.
The outline of the library could already be seen in the distance, and the benches under the cherry blossom trees awaited their arrival.
Xue Xunzhi's mood, like the spring sunshine, grew brighter and warmer.
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