The white rose I picked up cried and said she liked me.

It turned out that Wen Yao was worried that Xu Xi's somewhat withdrawn personality would make it difficult for her to get along with others, so she also changed her seat.

Xu Xi felt a warmth in her heart. Although Wen Yao said that it was cold by the window because winter was coming soon, she followed her to change seats to sit against the wall.

But she knew in her heart that Wen Yao was doing this mostly for her sake.

It seems that besides my brother, there is now another person in this world who is good to me.

Having friends seems pretty good.

Song Jiayi was very depressed. Ever since Xu Xi left the seat behind him, he had been unable to eat or drink and was always absent-minded in class.

What bothered him even more was that Xu Xi seemed to be avoiding him, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

Many times, he tried to strike up a conversation with Xu Xi, but she was either engrossed in her studies and seemed not to hear anyone calling her, or Wen Yao would take over the conversation and arrange for him to do chores for the class.

In the past few days, Zhao Lin has not caused any more trouble for Xu Xi. She still brings Song Jiayi breakfast every day and asks him how he is doing, even though Song Jiayi rarely gives her a smile.

On Thursday after school, it was Wen Yao and Xu Xi's turn to be on duty.

"Xu Xi, hurry! The anime I'm watching updated today, I need to go home early to watch it!"

Wen Yao stepped on a stool and hopped around, wiping the top blackboard clean.

Xu Xi had just finished setting up the desks and was sweeping up the chalk dust that Wen Yao had wiped away.

"What are you chasing? Is it something to eat?"

The unfamiliar vocabulary left her completely bewildered.

"Anime, that's what we call 'fan'."

Wen Yao jumped off the stool, dusted off her hands, and explained to Xu Xi.

"Damn screenwriter! They've already finished the whole series, but they insist on releasing it episode by episode, making me so impatient to keep watching."

"And then there are those novelists who always stop writing at the most exciting part, keeping me up all night."

"If I ever become rich, I'll arrest them all, lock them in a dark room, and not let them leave until the whole story is told!"

After saying that, she picked up a piece of chalk and snapped it in two.

Although she couldn't understand what Wen Yao was saying, Xu Xi silently swept up the chalk she had dropped and quickened her pace.

Anime? It must be something like Tom and Jerry cartoons.

I think I did shoot a few sets of anime character outfits when I was working as a photography model for a clothing store.

Those clothes are so hard to wear, and it seems a bit embarrassing to wear them out.

Come to think of it, it's been a while since I worked as a photography model at a clothing store.

Ever since she injured her head and cut her hair short, Xu Xi felt she had become much uglier and dared not go to the clothing store to take photos anymore.

In addition, now that I'm in school, the pressure of studying has increased a lot, and I don't have as much free time.

How about we go this weekend and explain to Sister Li Na that we won't be going anymore?

After all, I had promised her I would see her next week before I left last time.

"Wen Dazui, Lao Yang wants you to go to his office."

Xu Bowen appeared at the classroom door, leaned against the door frame, and lazily called out to Wen Yao inside the classroom.

"Who are you calling 'Big Mouth Wen'? Looking for a beating!"

Wen Yao angrily threw the piece of chalk in her hand at Xu Bowen.

The chalk hit him squarely on the head and bounced back onto the classroom floor.

"She's getting anxious, look how anxious she is."

Xu Bowen made a face and fled the classroom.

"That bastard!"

Although Wen Yao was angry, there was nothing she could do about Xu Bowen.

The other person is a sports student; you can't catch up with them at all when they run.

"Strange, why would Lao Yang call me to his office at this time?"

"Xu Xi, I'll go check. If I'm not back in ten minutes, you can go ahead."

After saying that, Wen Yao walked towards Yang Jidong's office, feeling somewhat dejected.

My plan to leave early to watch anime today is ruined. So sad.

Xu Xi nodded and went to where Wen Yao had flicked the chalk, sweeping up the last bit of trash.

Just as she was carrying the trash can, preparing to take it to the bathroom to empty the trash, a figure blocked her way.

It's Song Jiayi.

"Xu Xi, um... what's wrong with you lately? You seem... like you're a little troubled."

He approached Xu Xi shyly, his words stammering with nervousness.

"No, I'm fine."

Xu Xi answered politely.

She was carrying a trash can and tried to walk around Song Jiayi.

Song Jiayi, however, stepped in front of her and blocked the classroom doorway.

"I'll go pour it for you."

"No need, I'm on duty, it's what I should do."

After saying that, Xu Xi slipped through the crack in the door next to Song Jiayi.

She squeezed right through the door frame, without even touching Song Jiayi with the hem of her clothes.

However, the trash can she was carrying was quite large, and it brushed against Song Jiayi's trouser leg.

A few drops of dirty water splashed out and landed on Song Jiayi's pants.

Song Jiayi looked dejectedly at Xu Xi's departing figure, feeling a pang of heartache.

After much difficulty, Xu Bowen helped him get away from Wen Yao, giving him a chance to get closer to Xu Xi.

In just a short while, he hadn't gained any advantage and had instead gotten his pants covered in mud.

"Song Jiayi? What are you doing here?"

Wen Yao's displeased voice came through.

She knocked on the door of Teacher Yang's office for a long time, but there was no response. When she tried to open the door, she found that it was locked. She realized that she had been tricked by Xu Bowen again.

She walked into the classroom and saw that only Song Jiayi was there and not Xu Xi. She immediately rushed to Song Jiayi's side.

"Where's Xu Xi? Where did Xu Xi go?"

"She...she went to take out the trash."

Song Jiayi dared not look Wen Yao in the eye, and he turned his head away guiltily.

"I'm warning you, stay away from Xu Xi!"

Wen Yao pointed at Song Jiayi's nose and reprimanded him mercilessly.

Don't assume that just because you get good grades, everyone will revolve around you.

"You're still entangled with Zhao Lin and can't even tell the difference, yet you have the nerve to try and pursue Xu Xi? You should take a good look at yourself in the mirror."

"Are you talking nonsense? When did I say I was going to pursue Xu Xi?"

Touched on a sore spot, Song Jiayi became furious and embarrassed.

"We're just normal classmates. What's wrong with classmates showing concern for each other?"

"Heh, why don't you care about me at all?"

Wen Yao rolled her eyes and continued.

"You think no one can see through your little schemes? They're practically written all over your face."

"What's wrong with pursuing someone? Zhao Lin and I have a completely innocent relationship; we've never been together. What's wrong with me pursuing someone I like?"

"hehe..."

Wen Yao felt as if she had heard the funniest joke in the world.

She sneered, her scrutinizing gaze falling on Song Jiayi, who looked guilty.

"Because of your affection, Xu Xi was almost harmed by Zhao Lin and her gang, do you know that?"

"Impossible, absolutely impossible! Zhao Lin isn't that kind of person!"

Song Jiayi vehemently denied it, but fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

"You've never truly understood either the people who like you or the people you like."

Wen Yao looked at Song Jiayi with disdain.

"I advise you to give up your feelings as soon as possible. Xu Xi has someone she likes, and that person is not you."

Song Jiayi was struck dumb, standing there stunned for a long time, unable to recover.