Friday, Morning.
When Lin Yuan entered the classroom, Zhang Li was already there. This time surprisingly he had his head down and was seriously writing.
Lin Yuan sat down at his desk and began taking out his things, he was tired but he still came early.
"Lin Yuan? You're here-"
Suddenly Lin Yuan and Zhang Li felt a presence watching them. Lin Yuan glanced around the room. There was half an hour before morning self-study, so the classroom is still pretty sparse.
Looking back at Zhang Li who had gone quiet and was now concentrating on his exercise book, he was confused.
"Lin Yuan? Wait, don't look at me, look down, look down!" Zhang Li said under his breath.
Lin Yuan didn't understand what kind of game he was playing, but he still whispered back, "What's going on?"
"Zhang Yin found out."
"Did Teacher Wei tell her?" Lin Yuan didn't know why Teacher Wei would tell the class monitor.
"No, my mom was talking to her mom."
"..."
"You didn't think of that before?"
Hearing Lin Yuan chuckling to himself, Zhang Li cursed under his breath, "Dammit Lin Yuan don't laugh, she's watching me like a hawk now."
"You're an adult, she can't control you." Lin Yuan said with a calm voice.
Zhang Li was surprised, he even forgot to whisper, "Huh? What's with you? You're suddenly so rebellious?"
"Oh wait, I forgot you're not even an adult yet."
"Huh? Lin yuan, what's going on with you? You're scaring me!" What's with this kid?!
Lin Yuan held up his phone, it was the League of Glory game screen. Seeing the familiar large bronze medal, Zhang Li understood.
"Hehehe…hehehe…hehehe…"
"..." Stop laughing like that.
"Lin Yuan, come on, you know it wasn't my fault this time." Zhang Li looked pitiful.
How many 'this times' has it been, Lin Yuan sighed.
Lin Yuan wondered how long it would take for him to improve his level back to diamond again.
Actually, his sister was good at video games, he thought maybe he should lobby with her…but it's a bit embarrassing. They haven't played together since middle school.
"Zhang Li, what are you doing? You should be studying." The class monitor's voice interrupted his thoughts.
It turns out they were being too loud.
"I was, I was. This kid was just distracting me." Zhang Li sold Lin Yuan out instantly.
But Zhang Yin didn't pay him any mind, she turned to Lin Yuan, "Sorry about him."
Then she took Zhang Li back to her desk to give him her notes.
"..."
"Zhang Yin and Zhang Li are always talking, huh?"
"Do you think they're dating?"
"Maybe, they're more like siblings, they even have the same last name."
"I don't know, Zhang Li is so popular but I've never seen him talk to other girls."
"They don't really match."
"Zhang Yin is a bit scary too"
"Don't say that."
"Ohh, I see, I see…"
"What are you talking about? Stop laughing!"
Lin Yuan glanced at the two boys a few chairs ahead who were having a whispered conversation.
"What are you looking at?"
Zhang Li was back.
"Nothing."
"Come on, are you still mad? Look, I'll let you hold my special edition print copy of 'Battle Through the Sky'"
Seeing Zhang Li had a strained face as if making a great sacrifice, Lin Yuan was annoyed. Who has a print version of an online novel? And you're only letting me hold it?
"Weren't you complaining about that author before?"
"Tsk, tsk, Lin Yuan you don't understand. You scold them because you love them"
"..."
"Is that why Zhang…" Lin Yuan stopped.
He thought it wasn't appropriate. It was arrogant to think you can understand people so easily and speculate about them…Well, it's okay to speculate, but it's better to do it in your own mind.
He's an observer anyway, an observer shouldn't interfere.
"Huh? What were you going to say?"
"It's nothing."
"Oh yeah, I'm going to play badminton with some guys from Class 2 at lunch, do you want to join us?"
"No…"
Lin Yuan stared at Zhang Li. Why do you always ask me even though I keep rejecting you?
"...I'm a little tired today."
"Oh okay, next time then!"
"..."
"I'll try to get back to diamond and then we can lobby together again."
"Are you serious?! Haha, yes! Lin Yuan you're the best! This time, this time I'm telling you I won't hold you back!"
"Alright." Lin Yuan smiled.
…
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Friday. Night.
Surprisingly, the good weather has continued for a few days now. Lin Yuan was walking with Ning Qing back to her house.
When they reached the gateway to her house, Lin Yuan was about to say goodbye when he felt something large brush between his legs and a flash of white.
The white blur rushed into Ning Qing's house.
Lin Yuan looked confusedly at Ning Qing. However, she just smiled, "Want to see?"
She walked into the courtyard.
Lin Yuan followed curiously. The first thing he noticed was Ning Yao who was also standing in the lit up courtyard. Then he looked down.
Lying lazily near him was a beautiful white cat with soft fluffy fur. It was also very fat.
"Your cat?"
Ning Qing shook her head, "It's a stray, well it's more of a neighbourhood cat, it doesn't really have one home but it comes by sometimes."
"His name is Mr Moonlight." Ning Yao added.
"He is very fat." Lin Yuan noted.
"No, he's distinguished." Ning Yao was upset, she tried to pick up the cat to show Lin Yuan, but the fat cat quickly evaded her with surprising dexterity and began cosying up next to Ning Qing's calves. Its large eyes almost had a human-like expression of disgust as it turned its nose up at Ning Yao.
Ning Qing smiled as she picked it up easily, "It's very selective."
Lin Yuan looked at the white cat that was snuggling against Ning Qing's chest, and felt that it was actually a pervert.
Seeing that Lin Yuan was staring at her, Ning Qing explained, "Don't worry, it's already gotten all of its shots." She looked at the fat cat that was resting on her chest and smiled, "We even thought about spaying it before."
Lin Yuan saw the cat become stiff and its pawing motions stop. It quickly tried to jump off of Ning Qing but found itself unable to move as if trapped by an iron grip.
Lin Yuan was surprised, "He's very smart."
"Do you want to pet it?"
"..."
Lin Yuan nodded shyly. He reached out his hand reservedly toward Ning Qing.
This time Ning Qing was stunned, she quickly stepped back.
"What's wrong?"
Looking at Lin Yuan's innocent eyes, Ning Qing felt the blood rush to her face. It's a bit embarrassing. She was grateful that it was still a little dark even with the lights in the courtyard.
Coughing lightly, she held out the fat cat in front of her, "Nothing. You can pet it."
Lin Yuan looked at the fat cat that was dangling in the air. Seeing the large blue eyes full of resentment, he paused his eager hand for a brief moment. Just once.
Soft. Hehe.
He ran through the fluffy fur and then retracted his hand. I'll only do it once.
Then he reached out again.
After rubbing the cat for a few minutes, he finally let go and Ning Qing placed the frizzy cat back on the ground. Seeing its dull eyes, Lin Yuan felt bad.
At this time, Ning Qing noticed Ning Yao watching them at the side. She had almost forgotten she was here. "Do you want to pet it too Xiaoyao?"
"No. Mr Moonlight doesn't like getting pet." She said so but she couldn't help but look eager.
However, before Ning Yao could join in the fun, a voice suddenly came from behind them.
"Ning Qing?"
"Grandma, your back."
Grandma Ning had gone to watch a serial with some friends at a neighbours house.
When Grandma Ning entered the courtyard she noticed Lin Yuan immediately.
"Oh, You must be Lin Yuan! I finally get to meet you! I'm Ning Qing's grandmother, you can just call me Grandma." She had a warm smile on her face, "Thank you for walking Ning Qing home all these days."
Grandma Ning was a short old lady, with white hair, and a wrinkled face. But her eyes were very bright, like her granddaughter's, and they held a hint of mischief.
"Hello." Lin Yuan bowed formally, and then he thought for a moment with a serious face, "The snacks were very delicious."
Looking at the sincere expression on his face, Grandma Ning was surprised. He wasn't like what she had expected.
"Haha, you are very polite!"
"Thank you."
"..."
Grandma Ning found him a little adorable.
"The bag…is it heavy?"
Huh? Grandma Ning looked at the small plastic bag full of fruits that she was holding and was confused. Seeing Lin Yuan hold his hand out she handed it to him instinctively.
"I'll carry it for you." Lin Yuan glanced at Ning Yao but unfortunately she was not paying attention to him. She was still squatting on the ground trying to approach the fat cat.
"Ahaha, you are very similar to your older sister!"
"..." Lin Yuan felt like that was an insult.
"By the way, are you heading home now? Why don't you stay for dinner?"
Lin Yuan didn't know what to say.
At this time Ning Qing interrupted and spoke for him, "Grandma, it's already dark, if he stays for dinner it will already be too late to walk home."
"Then he can just stay over, he can sleep in the guest room, that little girl Yuerong has stayed over many times before!"
Lin Yuan was stunned.
Ning Qing just sighed helplessly, "Grandma, Lin Yuan isn't a little kid. Don't make it difficult for him."
"Alright, alright, but you should at least stay for some tea."
"Okay, I'll get something for the cat as well."