Shang Qing exerted force with her arms, shifting the tall, thick books from the teacher's hands to herself. These books needed to be protected in her arms. Shang Qing walked slowly down the corridor. It wasn't that she didn't want to walk fast, but there were too many and too high, and she was worried about bumping into people.

Xue Xuelin had just come out of the second-floor office and saw Shang Qing struggling with a pile of books so tall it nearly blocked her eyes. Without hesitation, she quickly walked over, grabbed about a third of the books, and held them in her arms.

Shang Qing was naturally happy to have someone to help her. When she found out it was the class monitor Xue Xuelin, she was surprised and her eyebrows curved like crescent moons.

"grateful."

"You're welcome. It's just a small favor." Xue Xuelin enjoyed seeing Shang Qing's smile, and her tone became much more relaxed. "Why did you buy so many books?"

"The previous ones are no longer usable." Shang Qing smiled helplessly.

Xue Xuelin thought of the books and exercise books Shang Qing had packed out yesterday, and understood what she meant. She smiled and said, "New books, a new beginning. Everything is new. It's a good idea."

"Yeah. That's right." Shang Qing nodded in agreement.

"If you have any questions in the future, we can discuss them together."

Shang Qing gladly accepted Xue Xuelin's kind offer: "Then I'll have to trouble the monitor."

"It's still better to call me by my name." Xue Xuelin smiled, her voice like the tinkling of a spring, the sound quality Shang Qing liked.

"Okay, Xuexue. My name is Jingjing."

"Ahaha, ok, Jingjing, nice to meet you."

Shang Qing raised an eyebrow, and the dimple on her cheek deepened a little. He stared at her cheek, moving closer and closer. He gently bumped his arm against her stiff body, "Xue Xue, I'm glad to meet you, too."

Seeing Shang Qing's cute look as she ran away after bumping into him, Xue Xuelin's lips curled up even more. She picked up the books and ran after him with a smile. As she ran, she couldn't help but shout, "Qingqing, you have no conscience. I was carrying the books for you. You ran away first."

This was very different from her usual aloof appearance, and several boys from other classes were stunned without realizing it.

Hearing the cheerful complaints from behind, Shang Qing's eyebrows were filled with smiles.

How could this class monitor still be so lively? Her fate wasn't supposed to be like that. In this life, I have the ability to "know the future," so let me help you change it.

She deliberately slowed down her pace and waited for Xue Xuelin to catch up. She then deliberately quickened her pace a few steps, causing Xue Xuelin to want to pinch her face.

The two girls were running with laughter. This stressful senior year can also be simple and comfortable. Although they are in their senior year, they can be as carefree and free as children.

Xue Xuelin felt a bit refreshed today. Was this feeling simply due to running and joking? It was so simple.

Back to the classroom, it was full of youth.

There were lively people chatting in groups of three or four, and lone rangers reciting books or doing exercises alone...

This class was simple and comfortable. After just a few days, she already liked it. Clearly, she was the only one who was weird before.

After getting the new books, Shang Qing wrote the name of her class neatly on each page.

Touching the smooth new book and smelling the fragrance emanating from the pages, Shang Qing felt even better.

Woo woo, the never-ending chirping of cicadas outside has become a pleasant symphony.

Listening to the cicadas chirping, it is already the end of August, and this should be the last time they can sing.

My thoughts went back to when Ji Xun had just woken up in the hospital. The sound of cicadas rose and fell, incessantly.

"Oh, it turns out that being a cicada is not easy." Shang Qing, who was curled up on the sofa, suddenly sighed.

Ji Xun, who was lying on the bed, was a little confused. He looked at Shang Qing, who was frowning, and asked, "Sister, what's wrong?"

"It's the cicada. I read about the cicada in The Insect World and its life is so short. Of course, that's not the case. In fact, its life is quite brilliant and passionate."

"Sister, don't you think a cicada's life is meaningless? It spends ten to seventeen years developing underground. After it emerges, its lifespan is greatly shortened, most lasting less than half a month, and the shortest only a few days. They only live for a few days, yet many people find it annoying. They're hated and disliked. What's the point of their existence?"

Ji Xun's voice was soft, as if he was immersed in his own sorrow, talking to himself. Shang Qing heard some self-abandonment in his voice, which made people feel sad.

Shang Qing jumped onto Ji Xun's bed, curled up her legs and sat next to him, her eyes sparkling: "Of course not."

Ji Xun panicked for a moment. He hadn't expected Shang Qing to jump onto his bed so abruptly. He quickly pulled the quilt over him, trying to hide the redness in his eyes. Yes, he had suddenly felt sad.

Shang Qing deliberately pretended not to notice the reddening corners of his eyes, looked out the window, and said solemnly, "Listen, they're still playing. Don't you think they're cool?"

"Cool?" Ji Xun looked out the window. His mood had recovered, but he was a little confused.

"Yes. They are brave, and their lives are full of wonder, as if they are a symphony of life choreographed by nature herself. Their lives begin in the darkness and loneliness of the underground, and finally they see the bright world. Although their lives are short and difficult, they face life with optimism and courage. They will fully enjoy the sunshine and air, interpret the value of life with their songs, and light up every summer with their greatest passion for the world! They are the creatures that respect nature the most!"

Shang Qing's face seemed to be shone with a holy light. His eyes were filled with infinite admiration for cicadas, or for people like them.

Ji Xun's mouth curled up slightly as he listened to the chirping of cicadas outside. Yes, they live wantonly. In their limited lives, they bloom in the most beautiful and extreme way!

When I listen to the cicadas singing again, my mentality has calmed down and I no longer complain or feel irritated like before.

They are living passionately. All passionate and brilliant people, things and things are worthy of praise! You may not like them, but please don't slander them.

When Lai Lin entered the classroom, he saw Shang Qing, gazing outwards in a daze, her chin in her hand. A soft light shone on her body, her face seemingly coated in a golden glow, a beautiful and cleansing touch.

Hearing the sound of a chair being pulled next to him, Shang Qing came back to his senses and looked at Lai Lin who was smiling.

"What's the matter? You look so happy?" After spending a few days together, Shang Qing had become very casual in speaking to him.

"Obviously?" Lai Lin was a little confused.

Shang Qing rolled her eyes at him. Wasn't it obvious? His mouth was almost stretched to the back of his head. Especially that smug look on his face, as if he had done something really great. How could he not see it?

Lai Lin was a simple man, his emotions clearly visible on his face, and his words were typically straightforward. He was simple, like a blank slate, devoid of elaborate ornamentation or deep inner drama. He lived life with his most authentic self, experiencing ease and freedom. Shang Qing found this personality quite appealing, but not when it came to getting along with him, as his words often brought her to the brink of losing her temper. Sometimes, she truly wished to pry open his mind to discover what lay within such a brilliant mind.

"Such a simple question, and you actually got it wrong! Your IQ..."

How could it be easy? Shang Qing looked at the math problem. Even the teacher said that only five students got it right.

Shang Qing regretted it. She should have strongly opposed it then. Why did she allow this plague god to sit here? This was sent by God to torture her!

She missed her little brother Xun again.

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