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I hurriedly put away the diary and placed it in the drawer. When I opened the door and saw Shen Xiaoxi's probing gaze, I suddenly felt a wave of guilt, the kind one experiences when caught in the act of wrongdoing

Am I unable to even protect my own privacy

The days continue to pass in a mundane manner, my seat remains by the window, and I still secretly watch Shano walk by outside every day, yet I lack the courage to speak to him, pretending that I only notice him by chance

I deceived myself by saying that in such a short time, she must not have seen it

I instinctively turned my head to glance back and said softly with my head lowered, "I didn't do anything."

What are you doing? Her speech was very slow, carrying an innate arrogance, "Why did it take you so long to come out?"

I gently pushed open the door, and Shen Xiaoxi was standing in front of my writing desk. The window was open, and a gentle breeze stirred the curtains, causing her dress to sway lightly, while her long, dark hair appeared so lively.

What are you doing? Is it not possible to take a look?

I quietly repeated this name in my heart over and over again, how beautiful it is, like the name of a quiet and lovely girl. But because it is him, I do not feel at all that this name is inappropriate

Why treat people this way

Hmph. Shen Xiaoxi's tone was somewhat disdainful, "Why are you acting like this? It makes it seem as if I am bullying you. Don't you just want to appear aggrieved in front of your father?"

If Shen Xiaoxi is a bright and beautiful peony, then I suppose I am just a patch of inconspicuous grass by the roadside

I stood up, not daring to meet my father's gaze, because I had not finished the rice in my bowl

I have finished eating, you all take your time! Shen Xiaoxi ate unusually quickly

It is certainly not the case

I felt as if I were trapped in an ice cave, for in her hands was my diary.

At the door, she suddenly stopped and said mockingly, "So, darling, there must be something scandalous written inside, right?"

Because apart from here, I have nowhere else to speak

In this world, it seems that only such a youth is worthy of such a beautiful name

It was also on this day that I learned the name of the boy, as all the girls in the class were discussing him, and thus I came to know that he had a very pleasant name—Xiano

I do not know whether Shen Xiaoxi has seen what I wrote about those dreams from my childhood, about the fact that Shano and the prince in my dreams share the same face

That must be a person who can make others feel warmth, I think

I pulled out the chair and disappeared from the dining table at the fastest speed, heading towards my room. When I reached the door and looked at the half-open door, my heart skipped a beat.

Shano, Shano

After she put down the bowl, she glanced at me, and that glance made me feel as if I were sitting on pins and needles, a sensation that was far from pleasant

"Hey, Bai Xiaodie," Shen Xiaoxi shouted loudly at my door, knocking on it as she called me, "It's time to eat."

I hurriedly took a few bites of my meal before putting down the bowl: "I, I have also finished eating."

I lowered my head to look at my toes and slowly walked over

The next day in class, I unexpectedly discovered that the boy who smiled at me at the school gate yesterday was in the adjacent class. He passes by our classroom every time to reach his own classroom

After returning home, I spread open my diary on the writing desk by the window and meticulously recorded my feelings about Shano, drop by drop, with my pen

I do not have it," I said quickly, "I... I... I...

I do not know if my humble wish was heard, but when the teacher rearranged the seating, I was not moved. This way, I can slightly tilt my head and pretend to casually watch him walk past my window.

I crouched on the ground holding my diary tightly, trying to stop myself from trembling.

She turned her head upon hearing the sound, and in that instant, I rushed over like a madman and snatched my diary from her. I believe my expression at that moment must have been extremely ferocious, leaving Shen Xiaoxi stunned.

I watched her silhouette, a girl whose very figure evokes a sense of beauty.

I opened my mouth, wanting to refute, but at that moment, my whole body was trembling, and I couldn't utter a single word; the tears just wouldn't stop.

He walked towards me against the light, still wearing a faint smile. I lowered my head and slightly tilted it to one side, and then I saw him enter the scene in the most comfortable posture.

Her tone was somewhat guilty. Under my angry gaze, she let out a cold hum and walked out of my room

He walked past my window for the first time during the third class in the afternoon

After that day, I carried my diary with me at all times, no longer daring to put it back in the drawer

I can feel my heartbeat, uncontrollable, so heavy yet rapid

"Alright, I'm going to eat." She had no intention of letting me continue speaking and turned to leave.

Bai Xiaodie, you are truly incompetent