Senior, don't be afraid, I'll protect you.

The closer it gets to the postgraduate entrance exam, the more people come to the second floor of the bookstore to read.

At this time last year, Luo Ye was still focused on Liu Meiren's postgraduate entrance exam, but this year, all his attention is on his coach.

Even though Luo Ye wasn't taking the postgraduate entrance exam, just sitting in the study and watching those students studying for the exam made him feel a sense of pressure. So how nervous must he be when he faced that pressure directly?

The truth is, Li Haoyang wasn't nervous at all.

They eat and drink as they please, and occasionally go out for a while.

In his own words, he has worked hard for over a year and has laid a solid foundation; the rest is just a matter of mindset.

For a period of time, the most important thing is to adjust your mindset.

He didn't want his mindset to affect his efforts over the past year.

Even so, he still needs to review every day, but the pressure isn't too great; he just goes through the basics to make sure he doesn't forget.

That day, he went to the bookstore and chatted with Luo Ye, the only one in the dormitory who was still in Jiangcheng.

"Brother Luoye, the postgraduate entrance exam is in two days, and I've chosen to take it at our university."

For Li Haoyang, Jiangnan University was the closest and most suitable examination venue.

"Coach, relax. With your hard work, you're sure to be rewarded."

"I hope so, but I'm still not very confident... However, the exam is coming up soon, and no matter how unsure I am, there's nothing I can change now. I can only do my best in the exam."

Upon hearing this, Luo Ye nodded, surprised that the coach had such a calm attitude.

He didn't ask the other person what their mock exam score was, because if they still didn't pass, it would only damage their confidence.

The last time the coach mentioned his score in the group chat, he was still more than ten points short of the passing score.

Don't underestimate the mere ten-odd points; breaking through them is still an incredibly difficult task.

In addition to ability, a bit of luck is also needed for exams.

After all, if they accidentally perform exceptionally well, those ten-odd points are no problem at all.

"Don't worry, Coach. The graduate students from Zhouye Bookstore have a very high success rate in getting into graduate school."

People who frequently come here to study do have a higher success rate than those in other places. I wonder if it's because of the graduate school entrance exam materials from the senior student.

"Well, thank you for your kind words. By the way, Brother Luoye, is this lemonade for me?"

"Four dollars."

Li Haoyang: ……

"Just kidding, it's on you."

At a table not far away, Xing Zhen was eating and drinking heartily, while An Zhili sat at the next table, staring in astonishment at this glutton.

In this year's freshman class, Luo Ye only knew two people. Although he frequented the bookstore, he rarely met these two people and still didn't know them.

Li Haoyang also turned to look in that direction, and then sighed, "Brother Luo Ye, looking at their freshman year reminds me of our freshman year."

"Coach, how did you know they were freshmen?"

"You can tell at a glance."

Li Haoyang smiled and continued, "Although there are a lot of classes in the first year, it is the least stressful year because we have just come from high school and even feel relaxed all over."

Upon hearing this, Luo Ye nodded and said, "Indeed, life was very fulfilling during that period."

Memories of the past are like being filtered through a lens, filling one's heart with indescribable feelings.

His first meeting with the fairy-like senior, their first date, their first time holding hands, hugging, kissing... all happened during his freshman year.

That period was the most exciting, because it was the process of him and the fairy senior getting to know each other, and every step was filled with exploration of the unknown future.

Now, although life has become more mundane, and some friends are rarely seen anymore while some new friends have appeared, Luo Ye feels that he and his senior are still living a good life.

All who come and go are merely passersby.

Only the senior student accompanied him.

"Coach, it's been so long since I've seen Xu Xiaojia, do you miss her?"

Suddenly, Luo Ye spoke up and asked.

"Tell the truth?"

Li Haoyang countered with a question.

"Not giving a direct answer... doesn't that mean you haven't thought about it?" Luo Ye was somewhat surprised.

"Of course I think about it. Although I've gotten used to the days when she's not around and making a ruckus, I often think that my life would be better if she were here."

As Li Haoyang spoke, he seemed to remember something and looked at Luo Ye with some confusion, asking, "By the way, Brother Luo Ye, why did you suddenly invite me to the bookstore?"

Li Haoyang didn't come on his own; he was summoned by Luo Ye.

Upon hearing this, Luo Ye smiled slightly and said, "Of course, I have something to tell you."

"What's the matter?" Li Haoyang asked.

"Go upstairs and you'll see," Luo Ye said mysteriously.

Li Haoyang looked puzzled. He turned around, left the front desk, stepped onto the stairs, and went up to the second floor.

Upon arriving on the second floor, it remained quiet and uneventful. Several people sat at each table, engrossed in their books, without disturbing each other.

But since Luo Ye invited him here, there must be something here for him to see.

Li Haoyang looked at the private room he often stayed in, and then walked over step by step.

If there is no one in the private room, it will be half open.

But at that moment, the door to his private room was closed.

That's strange, didn't he have a monthly subscription? It hasn't expired yet.

Could it be that Brother Luoye wants him to go and see his private room?

Li Haoyang placed his hand on the doorknob of the private room and hesitantly pushed it open.

The next moment, a very familiar figure came into view.

She was thin, dressed in a Korean-style outfit, and had long, wavy hair.

She looked at Li Haoyang with an unstoppable smile on her face.

"How did you..."

Li Haoyang looked surprised and was about to speak.

The person in the private room put a finger to their lips and gently shushed them.

Then, she reached out, grabbed Li Haoyang's arm, pulled him into the private room, and closed the door.

The private room was soundproof, which surprised Li Haoyang, and his movements slowed down.

He sat down on the sofa bench, his face full of disbelief, and asked, "You... how did you get here?"

"What, after all this time, is that the first thing you say to me?"

Xu Xiaojia rested her chin on her hands, smiling as she looked at her boyfriend.

Although she's a chatterbox, her first reaction after not seeing her boyfriend for months was still shyness.

So her face was flushed, as if she had applied blush.

Of course, blush was definitely applied as well.