Chapter 2, Accident

The second week commenced, and classes officially began at the school. Su Cuo has a heavy course load and is unwilling to rest on weekends, often diving into the library as soon as it opens, only stepping out for a couple of meals, and returning to her dormitory leisurely under the moonlight at ten when the library closes. The largest comprehensive library at Huada is an ancient and elegant building, surrounded by lush greenery, providing a pleasant environment. It is said to have been renovated sixty to seventy years ago and has now been expanded, covering a vast area and boasting a collection of books that is enviably rich. Apart from class hours, Su Cuo carries her laptop to the library to read or study. She leaves early and returns late, rarely going out or leaving the campus; if one needs to find her, the library is undoubtedly the right place.

The lighting in the dance hall is very dim, with colorful lights flashing incessantly; there are a lot of people, at least one hundred, and once you fall into the crowd, it is nearly impossible to find your way out; the music is both noisy and loud, resembling rolling thunder overhead. The entire dance hall feels as if it is boiling, making it impossible to hear a single word clearly. Su Cuo wisely wrote a note, and each time a boy invited her to dance, she would show the note to him. She limped out of the dance hall to the corridor to get some fresh air. Su Cuo wisely wrote a note, and each time a boy invited her to dance, she would show the note to him. She limped out of the dance hall to the corridor to get some fresh air

The doctor, despite his age, still enjoyed making jokes. He first said to Su Cuo, "Young lady, your boyfriend treats you really well," and then seriously criticized Chen Zijia, saying, "Take good care of your girlfriend; the young lady fell quite seriously. Fortunately, her bones are fine; otherwise, it would have been a big problem.

Yang Xue quickly gathered her books and computer, stuffed them into her backpack, and supported herself as she walked outside, vividly repeating the words of the student union teacher: "The dance blind sweep is a collective activity of our School of Physics, a glorious tradition that has continued for decades at our university, and it is a required course for freshmen! Each of us must have a sense of collective consciousness. Participating or not participating is absolutely two different matters! You must go, even if you just sit and stare blankly in the dance hall, you must go!" Each of us must have a sense of collective consciousness. Participating or not participating is absolutely two different matters! You must go, even if you just sit and stare blankly in the dance hall, you must go!

Even Yang Xue immediately decided not to care about the fact that Su Cuo would not accompany her to participate in the dance blind activity this weekend. She said: "Su Cuo, could you please stay injured for a longer period of time? It would be best if you were bedridden."

The handsome young man appeared even more charming; this is the miracle that light can bring. In that moment, Su Cuo was also enchanted. After a long time, he reached out to turn the pages of the book, the sound of the rustling paper awakened the sunlight, and also awakened Su Cuo. She took a step back, and the book in her hand fell to the ground with a "crackling" sound.

That night, Su Cuo returned to the dormitory, and an unexpected event occurred. As soon as she entered the room, several of her dormitory sisters surrounded her. Deng Ge smiled like a cunning little fox and said, "Who did you go out to dinner with tonight? Confess and you will be treated leniently; resist and you will face severe consequences! I saw everything!"

Upon returning to the dormitory at noon, Su Cuo looked at Yang Xue and shrugged, "I also came up with this solution on the spur of the moment. I didn't expect that Teacher Bai would require a doctor's note. Now, what do you suggest we do"

"It's quite good," said Chen Zijia as he looked at Xu Yihao. "I just waved at you, but you were talking to Aco and didn't see it."

I have not seen it, " Xu Yihai said with slight surprise, " I have no interest in this so-called action blockbuster.

Then she no longer mentioned Go, and the two fell silent simultaneously. For two minutes, they could not find a single topic to discuss

Yang Xue wore a mournful expression, "Am I really going to have to sprain my ankle to escape this calamity?"

Chen Zijia immediately retorted: "It is rare to see you so talkative."

The headquarters of the Philosophy Research Society is located in the activity center. It is a secluded small room. Coupled with the bizarre appearance of the activity center and the unevenly arranged floors inside, it seems particularly unique to Su Cuo, and one cannot really speak of any aesthetic appeal. It took her a full ten minutes to find the place on her first visit.

I did not expect it to come true as a prophecy

Although Chen Zijia once said that Xu Yihai was not talkative, Su Cuo found that this statement was not entirely accurate upon deeper interaction. As they became more familiar, Xu Yihai spoke more, his expressions were few, and his tone was low, exuding a cool yet gentle demeanor. It is generally believed that coolness and gentleness cannot coexist in a single person, yet they are vividly embodied in Xu Yihai. The coolness refers to his objectivity and lack of emotional involvement when viewing issues, while the gentleness reflects an attitude expressed in his conversations. The reading room was rarely visited, and their low conversations had minimal impact on the outside world

He thought he was about to leave, but unexpectedly, he sat in the seat next to her, showing no intention of leaving at all. He turned his head and asked, "Do you come to the library often?"

Su Cuo still wore a humble and kind smile on his face, "Alright, thank you, Teacher Bai, for your understanding"

At that time, Chen Zijia was busy writing event plans in the student union office, overwhelmed with work, yet he was anxious and rushed. After hanging up the phone, he hurried to the hospital, swiftly riding his bike through two universities. Upon seeing the clock on the wall of the hospital corridor, he realized that only ten minutes had passed. He looked into each consultation room, wondering how many years it had been since he had been so anxious for a girl. Finally, he found Su Cuo in the surgical consultation room on the third floor of the hospital. He looked into each consultation room, wondering how many years it had been since he had been so anxious for a girl. Finally, he found Su Cuo in the surgical consultation room on the third floor of the hospital

Su Cuo lowered her head to look at the book, then glanced at him, a self-deprecating smile curling her lips. She opened her mouth silently to greet him, then half-squatted to pick up the book, recalling how they had come to know each other. They had met once three weeks ago, and a week and a half ago, she had sent him an email, to which he had quickly replied, complimenting her article as very good. Apart from that, there had been no further interaction. Perhaps he no longer remembered her. To her surprise, Xu Yihao approached without any hesitation, directly walking over to grab the last book and place it on the table. They had met once three weeks ago, and a week and a half ago, she had sent him an email, to which he had quickly replied, complimenting her article as very good. Apart from that, there had been no further interaction. Perhaps he no longer remembered her. To her surprise, Xu Yihao approached without any hesitation, directly walking over to grab the last book and place it on the table

No, it will not. Su Cuo glanced at him and asked, "How is your chess skill?"

Bai Jilin looked at the girl in front of him, beautiful and spirited, with a sincere expression on her face, showing no doubt at all. He nodded and said, "For now, this will do. Next class, have her bring the doctor's note."

Su Cuo sat on the back seat of the bicycle, reaching out to grasp Chen Zijia's outer garment. She detected a faint fragrance emanating from him, distinctly different from that of other boys; his shoulders were broad, and leaning against him would surely be very comfortable. It felt as if he could withstand anything, even if the sky were to fall.

Brother? Does that count as a veiled rejection? Chen Zijia felt a mix of emotions, but remained composed, his smile unwavering. When he smiled, the corners of his eyes slightly lifted, and his gaze still sparkled with brilliance. In his smile, he suppressed that intense discomfort, handed her the backpack and the medicine, thinking that there would be plenty of time in the future

Su Cuo caught the key words and pressed for more details: "Who is pursuing?"

Chen Zijia's tone changed: "How could there be nothing? You rarely turn on your phone and have never taken the initiative to call Su Zhi. There must be something going on, I will go find you right away"

The sound of gasps filled the dormitory, and after a while, Lu Linlin finally let out a sharp scream: "Su Cuo Su Cuo! How could you know such famous handsome guys and not tell us? That's so ungrateful! So unkind! There is something wrong with your character!"

Su Cuo was extremely tired, but gritting her teeth, she managed to get up and began to wake everyone in the dormitory. No one was willing to get up; Deng Ge could not be roused no matter how much she called. Lu Linlin mumbled, "Elective classes are definitely skipped, compulsory classes are selectively skipped," and turned over to sleep again. Su Cuo went to wake Yang Xue, who stretched out a round, snow-white arm from under the blanket and weakly said, "Help me mark my attendance."

Her gaze at the chessboard was so devoted, her eyes filled with an unusual light. Xu Yihang was puzzled by such a gaze and after a while finally remembered to call her: "Su Cuo, do you know how to play Go?"

Su Zhi has been her brother for decades, and suddenly he realized, gritting his teeth and saying: "Su Cuo, you are not allowed to speak!"

Xu Yihai looked at her, and before he realized it, a smile uncontrollably emerged from his eyes

On the other side of the corridor, there is another ballroom, directly opposite. As Su Cuo passed by, he took a glance; the two ballrooms were essentially similar, noisy and bustling, filled with people, resembling a pot of boiled dumplings

Su Zhi's gaze paused on Chen Zijia's face, the smile fading away as he sighed, "In fact, Aco is not my biological sister, but my cousin. Chen Zijia, do not be surprised, I indeed did not mention this to you before, after all, these matters are quite lengthy to explain."

It is quieter here; I have come over with a book.

Xu Yihao could not agree with her viewpoint, "You should go and take a look at the cultural activity center of the neighboring university to realize that our building still has its merits."

Moreover, today's teachers have also changed

There are a total of nineteen girls in the entire Physics Department, and this morning only one girl actually arrived in the classroom. It is already noteworthy that there are few girls, let alone just one remaining.

Su Cuo turned his head to look at her, "My views are also imported goods, copied from 'The Matrix'"

Rumors are more ferocious than tigers. Su Cuo was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, threw his backpack on the table, and raised his hands in surrender, "I admit it, I admit it! The one who was hugging me is my brother, named Su Zhi; the other two are my brother's classmate, named Chen Zijia, and the president of the association I joined, Xu Yihao. Is everyone clear on this?"

She was so busy that Su Zhi could hardly find her. Whenever he called the dormitory, the response was always something like, "Su Cuo is out." Although Su Zhi did not expect Su Cuo to come to him for meals every day after entering university, he also did not anticipate that he would be unable to find her even on weekends

In the past month or so, Su Zhi and Chen Zijia have been very busy. Not only are there numerous courses, but also a series of activities following the enrollment of new students. Just when they finally catch a breath, they have to start preparing for the school's talent competition, spending their days writing plans, organizing personnel, and arranging programs, leaving them with little time to spare. Su Cuo finds it hard to speak up, and Su Zhi no longer insists. He understands her nature; after several unsuccessful attempts to reach her, he rarely calls. With Su Cuo's intelligence, she can take care of herself. However, he still feels a bit surprised and, after hanging up the phone, expresses to Chen Zijia: "I didn't expect her to change so suddenly. In the past, A Cuo was indifferent to her studies and preferred to do what she liked." He understands her nature; after several unsuccessful attempts to reach her, he rarely calls. With Su Cuo's intelligence, she can take care of herself. However, he still feels a bit surprised and, after hanging up the phone, expresses to Chen Zijia: "I didn't expect her to change so suddenly. In the past, A Cuo was indifferent to her studies and preferred to do what she liked."

Su Cuo heard the warning signal. During her junior and senior high school years, such events were quite common, and she was very experienced. From the excited expressions on those few faces, she could guess the following words with a high degree of accuracy.

"How can it not hurt? Be more careful when walking in the future, and definitely be cautious from now on. Once you sprain your ankle, there will be a second time. If you fall, someone will worry about you." Chen Zijia stopped, squatted down to check her ankle again, stood up, and gazed into her eyes. "Does it hurt a lot to walk? Aco, if you don't mind, I can carry you."

A few days ago, I sprained my ankle

Xu Yihai's brow twitched slightly, and he nodded, "You are so focused; I thought you would make a move. Perhaps we can play a game now."

"There is no need to accompany me, just take me back to the dormitory," Su Cuo smiled gently, "I can still walk. Anyway, when one is down on their luck, even drinking cold water can get stuck in their teeth"

The eerie blue light from the notebook caught the girl's attention towards Su Cuo. She felt a bit scared, grasped the boy's sleeve, and asked, "Who is there?"

Yes, yes. I am out of touch

The voice sounds familiar, who is it? Su Cuo lifted her head from the computer screen. Despite the deep night, she saw the astonished light in the boy's eyes. She exerted great effort and finally distinguished him from the dark night sky; it turned out to be Xu Yihao. The girl beside him was beautiful and graceful, wearing a long dress.

Deng Ge laughed uncontrollably, "Love letters? Forget it. If a handsome guy like that were to fall for me, of course it would be a good thing, and I would be happy. In a situation where such a thing is impossible, it is better to just be a fan and purely appreciate beauty.

Xu He, who is more than ten centimeters taller than Su Cuo, slightly lowered his head and asked her: "Do you have an older brother?"

How could one forget? The first time I met her, she was an impressive girl, quite slender, relatively tall among girls, with a melodious voice. Her face was only the size of a palm, her skin was as white as jade, her eyes sparkled with brilliance, and she exuded a unique aura of vitality.

Su Cuo replied with a smile: "Time flows like water, never pausing for a moment"

Such matters were unheard of by Xu Yihai, and he knew Chen Zijia well enough to say, "It's rare for you to be so gossipy"

To speak candidly, Su Zhi's words were largely a joke. He had limited interactions with Xu Yihao but knew that he was not someone who couldn't take a joke. However, to his surprise, after those words were spoken, Xu Yihao's expression changed noticeably, his gaze wandering in the air as if he were a child caught in the act of being told off. Su Zhi noticed that Xu Yihao's face was faintly flushed under the glow of the setting sun, which felt strangely awkward.

"I am almost fully recovered," Su Cuo said as he broke free from their support, walked a few steps on his own, and then turned back to ask, "Isn't it much better?"

Xu Yihao stood there with his arms crossed, remaining silent; the girl enthusiastically linked her arm with Su Cuo's, smiling as she said: "It's not very noticeable. Su Cuo, my name is Lin Zheng, and I am a classmate of Yihao. Do you have time? Come watch me dance."

Su Cuo chuckled with a "puff" and said, "I will ask my brother."

Chen Zijia smiled at her. There is no doubt that he did not think this way. Misfortune has its relativity. He did not want her to suffer, but this reason allowed him to stay by her side

Su Cuo no longer looked at him, smiling as she lowered her head, her gaze falling on the open pages of the book between her elbows. Then, she recalled some people further away, paused for a moment, and a sentence uncontrollably escaped her lips: "I think you should play more with someone whose chess skills are higher than yours. With guidance, your progress will be much faster. Talking about strategies on paper is ultimately useless. In a given time, it is already quite rare for an average person to calculate three or four possible moves after a piece is placed."

It was only upon arriving at the hospital that I realized, within a mere ten minutes, the swelling on my ankle had grown to the size of half an egg, which was quite alarming. After the doctor finished administering the medication, Su Cuo's phone rang; the caller ID showed it was Su Zhi, but the voice that came through was another familiar one: "Acuo, it's me."

Su Cuo was taken aback when she saw Dean Bai striding into the classroom. Dean Bai scanned the classroom with authority, slammed the attendance sheet on the desk, and briefly explained: "Teacher Li is ill, and I will be teaching the general physics course this semester." Professor Bai Jilin, the renowned vice dean of the physics department, was young and exceptionally talented, strict and unyielding; it was said that he despised students who skipped classes the most. Su Cuo wanted to speak up for Yang Xue, as she truly had no intention of skipping class.

Chen Zijia avoided answering and retorted, "When you were young, didn't you ever get into trouble?"

Then, in response to the subsequent inquiries, Su Zhi remained unresponsive, taking the art of silence to the extreme. After three or four consecutive questions went unanswered, Su Cuo began to laugh herself; she was not particularly concerned about the answers. Her earlier probing was merely a playful attempt to lighten the atmosphere. Since Su Zhi was unwilling to discuss the matter, she would not press him further.

This can be considered a tacit understanding or perhaps fate. Since that day, they would encounter each other two or three times a week, always in the reading room on the fourth floor of the library. Initially, Su Cuo would say "What a coincidence," but after two weeks, she simply omitted that, greeting him like an old acquaintance with a smile, then finding a seat to sit down, each reading their own books until they parted ways to leave when the library closed. Sometimes, they would also exchange emails to chat. As one of the most prestigious science and engineering universities in the country, Huada's dormitory conditions are not commendable in other aspects, but the internet connection is extensive, reaching every dormitory, making it convenient to go online. They would greet each other like old acquaintances, smile, then find a seat to sit down, each reading their own books until they parted ways to leave when the library closed. Sometimes, they would also exchange emails to chat. As one of the most prestigious science and engineering universities in the country, Huada's dormitory conditions are not commendable in other aspects, but the internet connection is extensive, reaching every dormitory, making it convenient to go online.

The books that Su Cuo reads are primarily in the field of science, mostly mathematics and physics, belonging to a category that is rarely frequented by others, with no one coming to borrow a book for ten days to half a month. The reading room is not large, containing two sets of desks and chairs that are connected. After a few days, Su Cuo quickly discovered a rare advantage of studying here: the library's desks and chairs are much more spacious than those in the study room, allowing her to spread out her laptop, books, and other materials across the entire table without worrying about others' feelings. After a few days, Su Cuo quickly discovered a rare advantage of studying here: the library's desks and chairs are much more spacious than those in the study room, allowing her to spread out her laptop, books, and other materials across the entire table without worrying about others' feelings

"Causing trouble? What trouble?" Su Zhi noticed the subtle change in his expression, surprised, and shook the draft of the plan in his hand, "You can still cause trouble? Given how meticulous you are in your work, it's hard for me to imagine that you would cause any trouble."

"Alright, I have noted it down," Chen Zijia asked her, "How did you come to the hospital by yourself?"

After dinner, Su Zhi and Chen Zijia rode their bikes back to school. Su Zhi couldn't help but laugh as he recalled what had just happened, and shared his thoughts with Chen Zijia: "I think Xu Yihao and Aco are a bit unusual. When have you ever seen Xu Yihao treat a girl so well? Aco too; I've never seen her look at a boy with that kind of gaze."

The latter sentence was somewhat lower in tone than the former. Su Cuo had not yet had the time to process this when another voice, one so familiar that it could not be more so, came from behind: "Indeed, everyone can read, that is certainly true"

Su Cuo saw the beads of sweat on his forehead and felt her heart skip a beat, followed by a wave of confusion and helplessness that surged up.

Su Cuo seemed to awaken from a dream and replied succinctly: "No, it looks interesting."

"A very good movie," Su Cuo pretended to be deep in thought, "Senior Brother, we cannot look down upon popular things. We must discern valuable elements from the dazzling special effects, the spectacular martial arts, the magnificent costumes, and the mountains of dollars piled up."

The girl walked over, supported her from the other side, and asked, "Is it serious?"

Su Zhi continued, "During high school, A Cuo was already very popular, and I helped her fend off quite a bit of trouble. Handsome men and beautiful women, a perfect match, indeed."

Su Cuo

She stood up, holding the notebook, and limped away up the stairs

"You two are very similar," Xu Yihai said, "indeed, they are siblings"

The balcony on the second floor is at the end of the corridor, where there are also stairs leading to the upper and lower floors. Due to the favorable terrain, a man and a woman are standing on the balcony, engaged in a quiet conversation. The light is dim, and Su Cuo can only see their silhouettes. The two are conversing very seriously, to the extent that they did not even notice Su Cuo's arrival

Xu Yihao smiled and said, "Both of you siblings are studious and have excellent grades." After a pause, he continued, "Su Cuo, are you free tonight—"

To her surprise, it was Chen Zijia. Su Cuo was taken aback and politely greeted him, then asked, "Senior brother, why did you answer my brother's phone?"

Your perspective on the Allegory of the Cave is profound; I have never seen anyone interpret Plato's Allegory of the Cave in such a manner before

Everyone applauds and exclaims: "Wisdom, the wisdom of life."

Su Zhi also smiled, "Acuo has his back to us, so it's normal that he didn't see. Xu Yihao, you shouldn't have missed it. I remember your nearsightedness isn't that severe. I didn't expect that in just a few days, your relationship would become so close."

The opportunity for two individuals to meet, become acquainted, and even become friends is often quite simple. A smile or a glance can serve as a profound connection, while a two-hour conversation seems rather extravagant in comparison. When parting ways, as they head to the bike shed to retrieve their bicycles, they discover that their bikes are conveniently parked next to each other. Their eyes unexpectedly meet, and in the next moment, they both smile simultaneously

He went out for an urgent matter and did not bring his phone, Chen Zijia said, "Acuo, do you have something to discuss?"

Hearing the fear in her voice, Su Cuo suppressed a laugh and said cheerfully, "Please continue, continue. Ignore me."

Su Cuo was originally slender, with delicate ankles wrapped tightly in layer upon layer of bandages. Chen Zijia felt a pang of concern as she crouched down, placing her hand on the bandage around the ankle, pausing for a moment. Although she was relatively tall among girls, her feet were small and narrow, giving them an elongated appearance, easily fitting into the grasp of one hand. Additionally, her feet were snow-white, with nails shaped round and reflecting a slight sheen. Chen Zijia suddenly recalled a scene from a martial arts novel, her heart fluttering as she looked up from her chin to meet her eyes, "You were perfectly fine during dinner yesterday; how did you suddenly twist your ankle? A Cuo, does it still hurt?"

There was no conversation along the way. Chen Zijia accompanied her to the dormitory entrance and said, "You are seriously injured; I will escort you to and from classes during this period."

"It is you, Senior Brother." Su Cuo turned around and waved his hand from the steps.

The bicycle was in the bike shed outside the hospital. Chen Zijia pushed the bike out and nodded to her, "Sit tight."

Chen Zijia frowned at the words, "What does it mean that she counts as being at your home?"

Su Cuo instinctively wanted to refuse, but after a brief and unspoken contemplation, she changed her words: "Then I will trouble you. Senior Brother, you are like Su Zhi, also my brother, so I won't stand on ceremony with you."

Su Cuo forced her left foot into the shoe, smiling nonchalantly, "It's nothing, the doctor said it's not serious, it will be fine in two or three weeks"

Su Cuo truly sat idly in the ballroom of the activity center for an entire evening. In the flickering lights, she observed her classmates enthusiastically pairing off, either dancing or following the instructor to learn the steps. Meanwhile, she languidly sipped from a bottle of beverage

Chen Zijia smiled without speaking, glanced at Su Cuo's eyes, and after their gazes met, looked at Su Zhi beside him. The implication was that such matters should be thoroughly questioned by him.

Remember, Xu Yihao called her name, "Su Cuo"

Xu Yihai slightly adjusted his sitting posture, paused for a moment before saying: "It is not entirely just theoretical discussion. Sometimes I also go to the National Chess Academy to observe some professional players and I will play a game with them."

Xu Yihao often reads substantial books and is able to engage with them, which indicates his genuine fondness for philosophy and the critical thinking it encompasses. However, he does not enjoy managing the philosophy research association. Nevertheless, the association is still active; after a month into the new semester, a meeting was held. Su Cuo then realized that the association had a pitifully small number of members, only seven or eight people, mostly sophomores and juniors, all of whom were exceptionally talented yet lazy. Aside from submitting a philosophical article each month, they seemed to have little connection with the association.

Su Cuo secretly lamented. After a few encounters since the start of the semester, she realized that although Chen Zijia appeared to be a modest gentleman, he was quite resolute in many aspects. She was concerned that he would find the dormitory, make the effort to come over, and then be busy for nothing. Thus, she had no choice but to say: "Senior Brother, I sprained my ankle. If you have time, please come to the hospital."

Chen Zijia smiled, refraining from expressing any opinion, picked up her backpack and slung it over her shoulder, then reached out to help her stand up. Their arms intertwined, palms pressed against each other’s backs. Su Cuo felt his palm was warm and moist, while her own hand felt like a block of ice. The rare intimacy in their bodies made Su Cuo feel unprecedentedly nervous and worried; her heart raced like a drum, yet she still smiled and said, "Senior Brother, thank you so much today. I will treat you to a meal later."

I started learning chess early, but I lack talent and do not play well. Sometimes, when I play, my mind becomes uncontrollable, constantly thinking, like a computer caught in an infinite loop. Xu Yihao himself does not know why he is so talkative today, yet he continues to speak. However, no matter what, I cannot let go; sometimes it feels like I am just asking for trouble.

Chen Zijia could not help but chuckle as he deliberately scrutinized Su Zhi, saying, "Now it’s hard to tell that you are a girl. Indeed, if you still looked like a girl, no one would be pursuing you."

Su Cuo profoundly experienced the extent to which a woman's preference for romantic relationships over friendships can reach

It was quite painful for the first few minutes when I walked over, but it got much better afterwards

Su Cuoqing cleared his throat: "Regarding Su Zhi's matters, I will certainly speak without reservation and share everything I know. If anyone wishes to send him a love letter, I will gladly assist; however, as for Chen Zijia and Xu Yihao, to be honest, I only know them."

"What are you doing here?" Xu Yihai stepped forward and asked

Su Cuo glanced at Su Zhi with one eye and let out a chuckle. Her laughter was so malicious that it caused everyone at the table to exchange glances with one another

Su Cuo smiled to herself. No matter how well-mannered he was, he was still a young man, after all, full of vigor. Su Cuo examined the three boys, including her brother, with an impartial gaze and reached a conclusion: without a doubt, they were all the most admirable type, possessing both talent and beauty. Sitting with them was undoubtedly a delightful experience.

Su Zhi frowned and said, "Do not listen to Chen Zijia's words"

Yang Xue looked up at the sky and said, "Su Cuo, just because you live in the library does not mean everyone else is the same as you."

In the evening, the two left the activity center. Su Cuo gazed at the activity center, which was hidden among layers of trees, and said to Xu Yihao: "How could they build the building like this? It's hard to believe that the architecture department of Huada is the best in the country, just based on this building?"

Su Cuo remained unfazed, "This morning when I left home, I sprained my ankle and was in so much pain that I couldn't walk." Then she stepped forward and handed over the hastily written excuse note.

Xu Yihao leaned against the windowsill, facing a densely packed bookshelf. The air and sunlight were golden, infused with the scent of knowledge, calm and warm. The autumn sunlight cut through the atmosphere, traversed the tall trees outside the library, passed through the glass windows of the library, and finally slanted down to Xu Yihao, outlining every detail of his face: his smooth forehead and chin, straight nose, and long, beautiful eyes. He appeared so refined, so—familiar.

Su Zhi sought but could not obtain, "It is fine, it is fine."

Xu Yihai was taken aback, walked over a few steps, and reached out to support her, "What happened to your foot?"

Su Cuo painfully thought that lying would indeed lead to punishment

Su Zhi agreed with his statement. However, he merely concurred without delving too deeply into it. Years later, he wondered if everything would have been different had he pursued it further at that time

Thus, the four of them went to eat together. Perhaps it was because the cafeteria was too close, while all the restaurants they usually frequented were too far away, or maybe it was still early, and the dishes in the cafeteria were fresh at this time. The reasons are too numerous to elaborate, but in any case, the four of them arrived at the cafeteria together. Although three hours later, this meal made Su regret it deeply, there is no doubt that the meal itself was quite enjoyable

"Alright." Su Cuo smiled slightly and said, "Senior sister, your figure is so good; when you jump, you will surely amaze the entire audience."

Chen Zijia replied nonchalantly, "Is that so? You may not be accurate."

Before seeing them, one could hear their voices. As Xu Yihao looked up, he saw Chen Zijia and Su Zhi, who had locked their car by the roadside and were walking towards them. Although the two were quite familiar, at that moment, he did not want to see either of them for any reason. While these thoughts lingered in his mind, Su Zuo spoke first: "Su Zhi, Senior Brother, what brings you here?"

That day, everyone was in high spirits, and before we knew it, it was already past 2 AM. Going to bed so late made getting up the next morning a tremendous challenge

Su Zhi said: "I have been siblings with Su Cuo for so many years. Since she came to my house, we have been together for as many years as we have studied."

Su Cuo, struggling to survive, said: "How long has it been since the school started? When did you hear these gossiping rumors? And so famous?"

Soon, Su Cuo discovered that the biggest beneficiaries of her foot injury were actually her dormitory roommates. Every day, she was escorted to and from classes by either Chen Zijia or Su Zhi, and sometimes they would appear together. Wherever they went, they created a sensational effect. Lu Linlin, who usually loved to sleep in, now also got up early like Su Cuo, went to the cafeteria for breakfast, and attended classes together. They had essentially reached the standard of being inseparable.

Upon hearing this, Su Cuo was taken aback. She thought of her father, who was the head of a school, and realized that with such a profound family background, it would not be difficult for him to find someone to play chess with, and he likely did not need her suggestion. She exerted great effort to suppress the chaotic feelings within her and smiled nonchalantly, saying, "Indeed, I have overstepped my bounds."

Indeed, Yang Xue immediately said, "It is said that there are three handsome guys, and that you all sat at the same table. Surprisingly, there was even one handsome guy who hugged you and kept serving you food."

"I was forced and threatened by the Youth League teachers to come to the activities in the courtyard," Su Cuo said, noticing the flickering light in the girl's eyes, filled with suspicion. She then added, "Don't worry, I just arrived and haven't heard anything."

When the weekend arrived, Su Cuo's foot injury was not as severe as it had been in the previous days. She picked up her backpack and went to study alone. That day went relatively well for her; she successfully wrote hundreds of lines of effective code. Just as she was finishing up, Yang Xue appeared in a strange manner.

It was dinner time, and the library was desolate, with no one coming or going for a long time. Naturally, no one extended a helping hand. After enduring those excruciating minutes, Su Cuo took out her phone from her backpack and called Su Zhi, but no one answered. She sat alone for a few minutes, waiting for the piercing pain to subside, before grasping the handrail to stand up and limping out of the library, making her way to the hospital

Yang Xue stared at her, sighing with concern and indignation, "But it seems you are the only one. How well do you know them? What do they like?"

Su Zhi stuffed the car keys into his pocket, leaned in closer to examine her seriously, and said, "It's been a month since we last met, and you look quite well. It seems you are adapting well to university life."

Bai Jilin began to call the roll. When she called her name, Su Cuo immediately responded, "Present." Bai Jilin glanced at her, looked down at the roster, and said, "Is there still another girl in your class?"

Chen Zijia remained silent

I wonder who will be able to lean on such shoulders in the future? Su Cuo lowered his head, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth

Su Cuo sat up straight, propping her forehead with her hand, and casually asked: "Why are you here among all these science books?"

Xu Yihao looked at her again; beautiful girls always have a way of softening a certain part of a boy's heart, and Xu Yihao was no exception. He found a topic to discuss once more and said: "I read your article, it was excellent. I have been contemplating how to reply to your longer email, which is why I have delayed for so long"

It has been proven that Yang Xue escaped this calamity, while Su Cuo did not

Su Cuo said: "Is that so? It is written very carelessly"

Yang Xue curled up in the blanket and murmured: "What a coincidence to be called out, the physics teacher is quite nice and doesn't call names."

Then the conversation shifted to the imagination of handsome men. The discussions in the girls' dormitory are always monotonous, revolving around boys, novels, TV dramas, movies, celebrities, and any gossip topics.

Su Cuocheng clarified: "Doctor, you have misunderstood."

Indeed, Lin Zheng immediately became the center of attention on the dance floor. Su Cuo and Xu Yihao sat in an inconspicuous corner, watching her and the male instructor demonstrate for everyone. In such a noisy environment, Su Cuo felt her mind spinning and somewhat unresponsive. She looked at his profile, touched his hand, and without any warning, spoke up: "Senior Lin Zheng dances very well."

Su Cuo smiled slightly and said, "Yes, do you remember me?"

Su Zhi said: "As good as it gets."

Su Cuo then sat on the steps, opened his laptop to write code, and occasionally looked up at the night sky

After sitting down, Su Cuo politely expressed his gratitude: "Thank you for your trouble, Senior Brother."

During the meal, Xu Yihang's gaze finally returned to Su Cuo and Su Zhi. The resemblance between the two siblings suddenly enlightened him, "Su Cuo, Su Zhi, you are siblings?"

Chen Zijia recalled some events from a long time ago, and the smile on his face faded for a moment. He said, "Therefore, everyone makes mistakes, and I certainly can cause trouble. Let's not talk about this anymore. I suppose Su Cuo has come to understand. In my view, the year of senior high school can change many people and many things"

Su Zhi reminisced about his childhood, feeling a sense of nostalgia: "Indeed. I remember when I was a child, I was so playful that I dumped all of Aco's Go pieces into a stinky ditch. As a result, I spent the entire next day searching but couldn't find all the pieces. That was also the first time in my life that I got beaten."

The beautiful ladies in the dormitory were puzzled by her behavior and asked her, "It's only the beginning of the semester, why are you working so hard?"

While Su Cuo was going down the stairs and reading, she had developed this habit and had not fallen before. However, that day, for some unknown reason, her foot awkwardly stepped into empty space, twisting her ankle. She then lost her balance and her head collided with the stair railing. She deftly grasped the railing, preventing a more serious injury from occurring, but the fact remained that she had sprained her ankle. Su Cuo instinctively sat down on the steps of the library, burying her head between her knees, feeling a piercing pain spreading from her ankle throughout her entire body, her nerves trembling. She deftly grasped the railing, preventing a more serious injury from occurring, but the fact remained that she had sprained her ankle. Su Cuo instinctively sat down on the steps of the library, burying her head between her knees, feeling a piercing pain spreading from her ankle throughout her entire body, her nerves trembling.

She just doesn't like to use her phone; perhaps one out of ten calls might get through, and the responses are almost the same: "I'm in the library reading, Su Zhi. You have your own matters to attend to, so don't worry about me. I'm a grown person, how could I possibly starve? Rest assured."

The awkwardness lasted for just over ten seconds, but fortunately, Chen Zijia broke the silence: "Let's go have a meal together."

Chen Zijia paused with his pen in hand, his expression becoming serious. "Perhaps it is an epiphany, realizing the importance of studying. When I was in elementary school, I also did not study, playing every day, and almost got into big trouble... It was only later that I changed my ways"

Su Cuo advised her: "Yang Xue, get up. Skipping classes is a slippery slope; once you start, it will happen again. You need to hold on a little longer. Our college has few female students, and I am afraid I won't be able to help you with your answers."

Xu Yihai turned his head sharply, and their gazes unexpectedly collided.

Chen Zijia stood up and carefully asked the doctor about the condition of the injury, what medication to use, and what precautions to take in daily life, as if the sky were about to fall down.

Su Cuo casually remarked: "There is nothing to be embarrassed about; it was just that I was often treated as a girl when I was young"

It's nothing, just asking

Therefore, she never expected to encounter Xu Yihai in this remote corner. It was a Saturday afternoon, and the library was even less crowded than usual. Only at this time did the library truly resemble itself, quiet and elegant. She took several books from the shelf and, at the moment she was about to sit down, she saw him.

Xu Yihao shook his head, "No need."

He answered while putting down the book, which was a collection of chess games. Straight lines crisscrossed to form a chessboard, with black and white pieces scattered across it. The situation was very familiar; it was a famous game played between Wu Qingyuan and a Japanese player in the 1940s. Su Cuo often watched Wu Qingyuan's games and recorded them when he was young, and this game was no stranger to him. At this moment, upon seeing it, his eyes could not look away, and besides feeling astonished, his hands began to itch uncontrollably.

General Physics is a large lecture attended by the entire college. The College of Physics has the fewest number of students in the entire school and the highest male-to-female ratio. The classrooms used for large lectures typically accommodate three hundred people, yet even when all students in this grade are present, the classroom can only be two-thirds full. Furthermore, the absentee rate for the first class in the morning has always been relatively optimistic, and if the teacher is gentle and does not particularly enjoy taking attendance, there will be plenty of empty seats in the classroom.

Yes, my brother is studying at the university next door