It's Monday morning.

Every Monday morning is the flag-raising ceremony, and from Tuesday to Friday, it's time for morning exercises.

According to different grades and classes, more than a thousand students lined up neatly, filling the playground near the green field. At a glance, it was crowded with people.

On the high platform not far away, the red flag was flying, and several school leaders stood beside it. Below, the members of the flag guard stood in a row with serious expressions. In the center of the platform, facing the microphone, was a boy. His slightly nervous voice echoed over the crowd.

Sunny Xu stood in the line of his class and soon felt bored, starting to look around.

He looked back and found his friend, Starry Lin, standing at the end of the girls' line, looking equally bored.

Starry Lin lowered her head, as if playing with the small stones at her feet. Her long straight hair swayed behind her, like a tail.

Sunny Xu found her little movements very cute and smiled. But he quickly noticed that the class teacher was walking up from behind... He quickly tightened his face and turned his head back.

During the flag-raising ceremony, it was the class teacher's duty to patrol the class line and see if anyone was making small movements, and so on. Once caught, there was no escape from a slap on the back of the head.

At this moment, another thought suddenly came to Sunny Xu's mind: he wanted to see what Seigetsu Zhu was doing.

But Sunny Xu's gaze wandered around the lines for a while, and he couldn't figure out where Class Five was.

In his memory, unlike Starry Lin, Seigetsu Zhu generally stood at the front of the line for Class Five.

Just like the impression they gave to people at school, one was a popular top student, and the other was a solitary delinquent girl. In people's eyes, one was in the sun, and the other was in the shade, belonging to two completely different worlds.

Perhaps no one could have imagined that these two would be friends.

Although so far, the relationship between these two has not really become close, it's just nominal friendship. But in Sunny Xu's view, it was only a matter of time before the relationship between the two became closer.

Because both of them were eager for an equal relationship with their peers, Sunny Xu, as an observer, was very clear about this.

- Come to think of it, if he wasn't there, would these two have met?

This thought involuntarily came to his mind.

In the past, Starry Lin would not have had the mood to get to know others, but according to Seigetsu Zhu, she seemed to have been paying attention to Starry Lin for a long time;

It was only recently that Seigetsu Zhu took that step.

If in this process, he wasn't there, would these two have had the chance to meet?

Sunny Xu pondered for a while, but did not get an answer.

And perhaps the answer never existed.

The only thing in the world that cannot be changed is history. Sometimes, things happen just because they happen, and there would be no "if"...

He knocked on his head.

Thinking about such seemingly profound questions was too boring. It would be better to think of something more practical, such as how to bridge the gap between them.

Starry Lin had this idea in mind, but she was not willing to relent; while Seigetsu Zhu, although she was quite proactive in her words, was always ambiguous in her actions, making it difficult to understand what she was thinking.

Ah, high school life is so short. If these two girls don't hurry up, by the time they become real friends, there may be very little time left for them to spend together.

It's really worrying... Sunny Xu sighed like an old father.

At this moment, looking around, there were crowds of people on both sides, and the densely packed heads of people extended to the end of the playground.

The weather was getting hotter, and most of the students had taken off their blue and white sportswear and changed into white shirts and black trousers.

Although very simple, if viewed from the high platform, the fluttering white clothes, neat and uniform, might be considered a beautiful youth scenery...

No, it's probably not possible. Sunny Xu suddenly remembered the clothes Seigetsu Zhu was wearing that day at the cram school, like a suit, and somewhat stylish student uniform, that's what's beautiful.

The main red-toned top and pleated skirt, paired with black knee socks, were dignified yet cute, and matched the gentle and ladylike temperament of the class leader and her classmates.

Of course, according to her, she is no longer a good girl, but a bad kid.

But in the eyes of others, Seigetsu Zhu now is no different from the past, still the perfect class leader who is excellent in dealing with people. After finally having a rumored early romance, it turned out to be fake...

Standing in line for a long time, Sunny Xu began to feel hot, and there was a hint of sweat on his back.

He used his hand as a fan and fanned it near his mouth.

The sun above his head gradually became dazzling, and if he stood in the sun for a long time in the summer, he would easily feel dizzy.

Not only that, the crowded queue and the environment full of people were also important factors that made people feel hot and uncomfortable. If the weather got a little hotter, the air might even become sticky.At this time, only a cool breeze blowing through the gaps in the crowd can be particularly refreshing, making people unable to help but take a deep breath.

The speech on the stage is still going on, and the chalk words "Focus on studying, reject puppy love" are written on the blackboard below the stage, followed by three big exclamation marks.

In fact, for students studying in a school like No. 15, puppy love is destined not to be a common phenomenon. Sunny Xu feels that everyone, like himself, is often just an onlooker and listener, rather than an actual participant.

If it's just interesting gossip from peers, that's fine; but if parents and teachers are always solemnly preaching "no puppy love, no puppy love" in your ears, it's not so welcome.

On a hot day, standing in line on the playground, standing in the middle of the crowd like a statue, is not a popular activity in itself, and the boys' reading on the stage makes it even more annoying.

Perhaps only the sharp and piercing sound from the loudspeaker from time to time can force the students to perk up.

Sunny Xu's gaze scans back and forth, hoping to divert his attention in this way, so as not to become more depressed.

Occasionally, he would see unfamiliar students in other queues, also looking around restlessly. When their eyes meet, they often smile at each other and then tacitly look away.

Sometimes someone would secretly signal to you, reminding you that the teacher is coming, only to find that your own class teacher is also coming over...

His gaze returned to the stage.

Instead of Seigetsu Zhu speaking under the national flag, it was also a familiar person, Guo Zixuan from Class 5.

To be assigned by the teacher to give a report to all students, either you have won a prize in recent competitions, or you are a good student like him.

In fact, after Seigetsu Zhu, it should have been Sunny Xu according to the ranking, and he even had a draft prepared. But Sunny Xu was not called to the office.

He considered the reason. Currently, the grade leader is temporarily replacing "missing" Teacher Yang's position, serving as the homeroom teacher of Class 5 of the second year, so he should directly look for students in his own class.

In addition, there is another possibility: perhaps the teachers feel that there is no need to ask at all. After all, even Seigetsu Zhu has clearly expressed her refusal, so suspects of on-campus puppy love like Sunny Xu need not be mentioned...

Smart kids are sometimes the most difficult to discipline, and teachers can only sigh privately, "The world is going downhill."

Ah, that's why rumors are harmful! Sunny Xu thought, if the teachers come to ask, he would definitely agree without hesitation, and then write a passionate speech.

Then he wouldn't have to stand in the hot and stuffy queue, enduring the direct sunlight...

"Okay, the flag-raising ceremony is over, please exit in order by class."

Just as he was lost in thought, the teacher's voice came over the loudspeaker.

The students on the playground began to exit in a bustling manner, and the entrance to the teaching building was soon crowded with people.

Sunny Xu waited in place, but did not see Starry Lin's figure. If it were a normal day, she should have walked towards him.

He took a few steps forward slowly, and suddenly caught a glimpse of Seigetsu Zhu's back. The class monitor was leaving along another path, as if she didn't plan to return to the classroom.

Sunny Xu hesitated for a moment, not sure if he should follow... No, he definitely shouldn't, he's not a stalker.

His gaze on her back was quickly noticed by the girl.

As the crowd gradually dispersed, Seigetsu Zhu walked quietly under the shade of the trees not far away, as if taking a leisurely stroll.

She turned around, locked eyes with Sunny Xu, and smiled, gesturing for him to come over.

Is she asking me to come over?

If you want me to come over, just say so, right? Sunny Xu thought, Seigetsu seems to be quite at ease, clearly agreed to accept his challenge.

For Sunny Xu, the feeling of competing with friends in academics is an unprecedented experience, making him feel excited and passionate—

However, based on his observations over the past few days, he found that she still had a nonchalant attitude.

Sunny Xu had never seen Seigetsu Zhu studying during break time, she usually just chats with her classmates; even Sun Xiaofang, she can get along naturally.

Is this the confidence of a strong person?

However, the more relaxed Seigetsu Zhu is, the more opportunity he has to catch up during this process, as long as he puts in enough effort.

For example—yes, at this moment, he shouldn't waste time wandering around the campus, but should hurry back to the classroom and prepare for the next class.

Sunny Xu thought so, but his feet still involuntarily followed, obediently following her.

*

Where is the highest place in No. 15?

The answer is, of course, the rooftop of the teaching building. However, it is naturally impossible for anyone to go up there. In fact, most students have been studying here for three years and probably can't even find the door to the rooftop.

However, there are alternative places that can be used.Seigetsu Zhu walked slowly through the corridor and up to the fourth floor of the experimental building; Sunny Xu followed her silently from a floor below.

After leaving the teaching building, the number of people on the road became scarcer and scarcer, until there was no one to be seen.

The experimental building only had students coming in during activity classes, and a few teachers were in charge of the archives and material rooms. Most of the time, the classrooms were empty; and the fourth floor was even more desolate.

Theft is never good, try looking at [ pawread.com ].

The sunlight from the skylight scattered on the long and quiet corridor, as if shattering the glazed tiles on the ground.

Starry Lin stood at the other end of the corridor, silently watching Seigetsu Zhu walking up from the stairs.

The window next to her was wide open, and the girl in white and black stood at the border between the dim light and the warm corridor, her jet-black hair swaying gently in the wind.

Sunny followed behind the classmate, and at the moment he saw Starry Lin, he suddenly realized.

So, they were finally going to have a formal conversation?

Just as he predicted, this kind of development was bound to happen sooner or later.

...Uh, but since it's a conversation between two girls, is it inappropriate for him to eavesdrop?

He stopped at the corner of the corridor, watching Seigetsu Zhu walk up to Starry Lin, only to hear the girl with long hair speak with a clear and pleasant voice that echoed through the empty corridor.

"You finally came."

"I'm here."

Upon hearing this exchange, Sunny almost burst out laughing.

...What? Is this a mimicry of a master duel in a martial arts novel?

Putting Seigetsu Zhu aside, he always thought that Starry Lin's fiery appearance was quite reminiscent of a female warrior in a martial arts novel...

The two girls stood there chatting for a few moments, and suddenly Starry Lin turned her body, her gaze fixed on the boy who was showing half of his head at the edge of the stairs.

"Sunny, what are you doing standing there?"

"Huh?"

Sunny came to his senses, realizing that he had just been "caught" eavesdropping.

Actually, he didn't intend to hide, after all, it was Seigetsu Zhu who invited him, he just didn't know when to make an entrance.

"Uh, is it okay for me to come over? Will I disturb you?"

Sunny walked over with a somewhat awkward expression.

Seigetsu Zhu shook her head and answered with a calm smile, "Of course not."

While Starry Lin crossed her arms, looking slightly displeased.

"Dumb question, what do I have to hide from you?"

...

"Seigetsu Zhu just confessed something to me."

When Sunny walked up to the two girls, Starry Lin, as if reporting a small incident, spoke to him first.

"On the day when the possessed invaded the campus, didn't we escort her home? Actually, the matter didn't end there. Late that night, the monster really came to her door, and it ended up keeping her awake all night."

...?

Sunny thought he must have misheard, looking at Seigetsu Zhu with a surprised expression.

But the classmate remained calm, nodding slightly.

"Yes, it stayed under my bed the whole night."