First item on the list.

The water in the ocean bubbles up with a gurgling sound. We live on the mainland, and we would die if we were to change our environment. Therefore, I would rather stay in my own world, surrounded by my friends and loved ones. That would be enough for me. However, it is not possible. Numerous natural disasters and man-made calamities are unpredictable. The world is collapsing, and I have nowhere to call home.

The situation at school is the same as at home, one wave after another.

"Okay." I quickly replied.

Other classmates also took several steps back in fright. The headmaster covered his eyes and fell to the ground, pointing at Ling Haochen: "You get out! The school has expelled you! Get out!"

I frustratedly held my head and pounded the table, while the teacher on the podium showed great concern towards me, saying, "Classmate Ji, if you have a headache, why don't you go outside and get some fresh air?"

I sighed and dared not chat with him.

I am increasingly unable to focus on studying. When a person gradually drifts away, only then can you measure their place in your heart.

I immediately got up and walked out, completely ignoring the strange looks behind me in the crowded classroom.

Ji Dahai snatched the phone from my hand, and on the screen was a photo of Ling Haochen. Although Ji Dahai is old-fashioned, he is also a smart person. He immediately guessed my thoughts and said, "I confiscated your phone. Go do your homework. From now on, I will pick you up and drop you off at school."

Yang can only obediently keep quiet.

No, it's not like that. Yang Yan smiled and tried to smooth things over.

Do you think I enjoy staying in this run-down school? Ling Haochen grumbled as he took off his school uniform and threw it on the ground, then walked away with big strides.

Ma Wenjuan said behind me with resentment: "Wait for your father to come back and discipline you."

I am willing. I interrupted Mu Shaobai's words and said word by word.

Don't follow me, stop asking! Are you annoying or what?

I looked at him silently, holding back my tears in my eyes.

Ling Haochen! I called out his name, but he didn't stop.

Is this matter related to me? I asked with a smile.

I hesitantly opened my mouth and said, "I... I'm worried..."

Backtracking, are you interesting? I looked calmly at Mu Shaobai.

Mu Shaobai ate his meal naturally and replied lightly, "It doesn't mean anything, so you don't need to ask so many questions."

I walked up to them holding my food, and then sat down.

I'm too lazy to argue with him. I angrily stood up with a pillow in my arms, went straight to my bedroom, and slammed the door heavily. Outside the door came the voice of Ma Wenjuan: "Look at the good daughter you've raised!"

Ling Haochen is not in the classroom at all. How could he not be in the classroom? Did he really get expelled from the library?

I straightforwardly asked, "Where is Ling Haochen?"

It never ends. Ling Haochen retorted coldly.

Mu Shaobai's expression changed slightly, and he said, "We are all doing this for your own good. Your grades have declined significantly because of us, and both the teacher and your father..."

I am extremely anxious. During lunchtime, I called Mu Shaobai to make an appointment, but he didn't answer my call. My intuition tells me that something must have happened.

I took the chopsticks from Mu Shaobai's hand and snapped them on the table, saying, "Then tell me, I'm very worried about Ling Haochen. Are you really friends? Or were the four of you together from the beginning, and I, as someone who was added in temporarily, can't really be considered your friend?"

Ling Haochen saw my appearance and didn't say anything else. He turned around and left directly.

Mu Shaobai pushed away the plate and finally looked straight at me, saying, "Qing Nian, give up."

I choked and said, "I'm worried about you."

Eat more, talk less.

I didn't catch up. Yes, Ling Haochen, if you tell me to shut up, I will shut up. If you tell me not to chase, I won't chase. I can listen to everything you say, but when you're not angry, can you come back?

Yang Yanxiao looked at Mu Shaobai and joked, "The little girl seems a bit persistent."

I was startled: "Ling Haochen!"

This is the funniest joke I've ever heard. Give up? That's not what Mu Shaobai said on the phone that night.

"Don't follow me!" Ling Haochen stopped and angrily shouted, turning his head to the side.

As soon as the words fell, the door lock turned. Ji Dahai opened the door, changed his shoes, walked over, poured a glass of water, and asked, "Nian Nian, have you finished your homework?"

After speaking, I stood up and left before the meal had a chance to arrive.

I can't resist Ji Dahai, and I don't want to have any unpleasantness with him in front of everyone. I can only obediently get in the car and let Ji Dahai take me to school. But over time, I have become numb. I feel like the person who opened the cage has locked me back in. I can't escape. I am surprised, I really want to escape.

On the edge of the playground, my footsteps were extremely fast, and my heart felt as if it was being weighed down by a heavy stone, making it difficult for me to catch my breath.

Mr. Mu's intentions are good, why am I angry? I don't even know myself.

With a snap, the TV was turned off. Ma Wenjuan, wearing a scarf and a skirt, stood with her hands on her hips, staring at me like a mother tiger.

I don't know what happened, but I'm really worried about him. I didn't even care about the headmaster and chased after him. On the playground, I caught up with Ling Haochen.

I can wait for you.

During the following period, I was waiting for Ling Haochen to come and find me. But it seems that I was mistaken. Ling Haochen hit the principal, and I didn't hear about him being punished at school. This is such an abnormal thing.

I am thinking about going to Ling Haochen's classroom to take a look, but I am afraid his mood has not yet recovered.

The teacher's face darkened and said, "Get out."

In the evening, I turned on the TV, switched to the sports channel, turned up the volume to the maximum, and then boredly lay on the sofa flipping through comic books.

You need to improve your grades first, otherwise you won't be able to play with your phone. Ji Dahai said sternly.

Dad, I am not a child. I looked at him puzzled.

Coming out to stand as punishment is a perfect opportunity to secretly go to Ling Haochen's classroom and see what's going on. I quietly tiptoed upstairs, found Ling Haochen's class, and secretly observed the situation from outside the window.

Ji Qingnian, turn down the volume of the TV a little bit. Ma Wenjuan is doing laundry in the bathroom.

I had just finished collecting the homework and was coming out of the office when suddenly I saw a crowd ahead. I vaguely heard Ling Haochen arguing with the principal about something. I ran over, pushed through the crowd, and saw Ling Haochen angrily punching the principal in the face.

Ling Haochen, wait for me. What happened?

I ran to the cafeteria and found Mu Shaobai and Yang Yanxiao eating in a corner.

I ignored her, turned over, and closed my eyes.

I pretended not to hear, put down my comic book, and started playing with my phone. I kept scrolling through Ling Haochen's Moments and browsing his Weibo. He hasn't posted any updates, not even his usual updates about his beloved motorcycles.

I originally thought Ji Dahai was just joking, but I didn't expect him to actually do it. He really drives me to school every morning.

Yang Yanxiao said, "I got expelled, ah, ah--" Immediately after, he exclaimed in pain, glaring at Mu Shaobai, "Why did you step on my foot?"

Mu Shaobai did not answer me, and Yang Yanxiao shook his head at me.

I asked Mu Shaobai, "What do you mean?"

I sat up, wiped my messy hair, and continued playing with my phone: "No."

I really miss Ling Haochen, and I miss Luo Qiqi.