Chapter 8, Gathering

Song Zizhao smiled with a curved lip and introduced to everyone: "My junior sister, who is also in the dental medicine program at B University."

Originally, such teasing would have been met with a smile after hearing it, but her serious demand for him to explain made the situation somewhat awkward. ... Many times, Song Zizhao actually found himself doubting ... ? ... Although Nianxiang appeared to be naive and cute, she was actually just a wolf in sheep's clothing, wasn't she?

How did Shimei and Zizhao get to know each other? Please tell me about it.

She was reminiscing about the "Breakfast Menu for Tomorrow" she saw while having a late-night snack in the cafeteria last night, when Lan Xiaojun, who had just gone out, bounced back in through the door.

She smiled and shook her head, saying, "Senior brother, how can you ask me this question? You should discuss it with your parents instead"

As the dishes were served one after another, the enthusiasm of her thoughts also rose with the tide. Just as she was enjoying her meal, she heard Song Zizhao ask her: "Why don't you intern at the dental department of B University Affiliated Hospital?"

"No." Lan Xiaojun finally swallowed the food in her mouth and pointed to the breakfast spread on the table: "All of this was treated by Senior Brother Songzi, and he also reminded us not to forget his birthday party tonight"

Song Zizhao fell silent for a moment, and after a long while, he said: "I originally thought you would come to the Department of Stomatology at B University, so I could fulfill my responsibilities as a senior brother."

However, it is unclear how much time has passed, as there was an event organized by the academy, and Nianxiang and Song Zizhao happened to be in charge of the planning. After Lan Xiaojun tagged along with Song Zizhao for a few meals, feeling embarrassed about mooching off him while also having to deal with his expressions, they gradually became close friends.

She continued to work diligently without revealing her emotions, her eyes pretending to scan the dishes on the dining table, while in reality, her nerves were taut, paying close attention to whether anyone was watching her

The man who was welcomed in by Song Zizhao was wearing a dark double-breasted coat, with his head slightly lowered, his expression cold and devoid of emotion. One hand was tucked into his pocket while the other hung loosely by his side, presenting a casual and languid demeanor

Lan Xiaojun has already become quite close with the senior from the neighboring second-year research group, not only obtaining the names of the classmates but also figuring out the details of his entire family, and is currently scanning to add him as a friend

Song Zizhao was once again left speechless

Lost in thought, she bit down on the chopsticks somewhat lonely... However, she forgot that she had just had two teeth extracted on her left side, and as she brought the chopsticks down...

"Yes... he even confirmed with me whether you really replied to the counselor about not going to the affiliated hospital of B University." Lan Xiaojun thought for a moment and suddenly felt something was off: "Why is he so concerned about you... he didn't even ask me where I'm interning, that's a bad review!"

Song Zizhao slightly furrowed his brows, almost imperceptibly, and then turned his head to speak to others as if nothing had happened

But in reality, there are only two people in the entire dormitory, namely Nianxiang and Lan Xiaojun

The thought widened its eyes, and the alarm immediately escalated to a red alert level

The range of breathing is imbued with a certain softness and warmth, accompanied by a hint of coolness. Taking a deep breath, one can still feel that chill spreading from the depths of the heart, gradually diffusing in delicate threads.

Nianxiang was not particularly fond of dealing with such situations; she merely forced a smile at the crowd and then buried her head in an effort to minimize her presence

The principal of School B is Song Zizhao's father, so Song Zizhao is indeed the rightful heir apparent

Stuck, stuck...

On a weekday, the birthday celebrant, who is particularly adept at reading the room, called out her name in a rather high-profile manner: "Nianxiang, come sit over here."

The true name of Senior Brother Song Zi is Song Zizhao. Due to the homophony with "sending a child" and the fact that he is two years senior to them, Lan Xiaojun privately refers to him as "Senior Brother Sending a Child"

Suddenly, the half-closed door of the compartment was pushed open, and Song Zizhao's figure appeared at the entrance. He was speaking to the person beside him, displaying a courteous demeanor.

Taking advantage of her time while she was washing up, Lan Xiaojun had already devoured more than half a steamer of soup dumplings. The originally subtle and faint aroma of the meat had now directly wafted to the forefront of her thoughts

Song Zizhao is also a professional in the field of oral medicine. In addition to being an academic achiever, he possesses a dazzling and impressive background—he is the eldest son of a prominent family.

Nianxiang took a sip of soy milk and casually asked, "Encountering Senior Brother Song is not such a rare occurrence, is it really worth your surprise?"

Lan Xiaojun's fragile heart shattered into pieces, and from then on, she would take a detour whenever she saw Song Zizhao. Later, she learned that he was the heir of University B. Just hearing his name made her cover her ears.

Most importantly, the gifts were purchased in advance—having them piled up in the dormitory takes up too much space

Seeing her still lazily lying in bed, he lewdly pulled back her blanket. When he saw that she was dressed neatly in her pajamas, he did not hide the disappointment on his face: "What happened to the promise of sleeping naked... There is no longer even this most basic trust between people."

Nianxiang was taken aback... She felt that this question was rather tricky and made her somewhat uncomfortable

The sight of two people speaking softly to each other appears somewhat ambiguous in the eyes of others. It is unclear who initiated the playful remark, "Zizhao, what are you saying to the junior sister beside you? Speak up so we can hear too." Following this, a series of teasing voices arose.

Everyone in the entire compartment turned their attention to the door

As for the birthday party in the evening

The thought naturally would not be foolish enough to answer such a question, and I calmly glanced at Song Zizhao: "Senior Brother Song, you are eloquent, so I will leave the explanation to you."

Song Zizhao seemed momentarily taken aback, glanced down at her, and asked with an ambiguous tone: "Do you wish for me to go?"

Thoughts also look to the past

On a rainy day, if one were to watch dramas and take a nap in the dormitory... it would undoubtedly be a poetic and picturesque enjoyment

Nianxiang rolled her eyes, and upon smelling the aroma of breakfast, finally got out of bed to wash up

It seemed that he sensed something, and he suddenly raised his head

Thoughts: `` ... ... '' Alright, when she thought of nothing at all

Nian Xiangdao expressed gratitude and, with extra enthusiasm, pushed the uncovered Wangzai in front of Lan Xiaojun. He happily opened a can for himself, brought it to his lips, took a sip, and felt particularly satisfied ...! ... Ah, Wangzai!

Nianxiang, feeling deeply moved, wanted to express his loyalty, when he heard Comrade Lao Nian say: "Don't think that catching a cold will allow you to avoid having your tooth extracted... Comrade Feng will be keeping a close watch on you."

What the hell, why is it stuck

Nianxiang looked at him with doubt: "Didn’t Senior Brother say he would go abroad right after graduation?"

In the few minutes spent hanging clothes on the balcony, she felt her face had turned rosy from the cold. She gazed through the window at the gentle, continuous rain for a while, feeling somewhat melancholic

Comrade Lao Nian was concerned that she had not brought enough clothing and was afraid she would get cold, so he made a special trip to the school to deliver some clothes to her

Is it really Junior Sister? Does Junior Sister have a boyfriend?

After pondering for a while, I could not come up with a reasonable explanation, so I simply gave up

I feel like crying so much...

They lived in the old dormitory of the school. Originally, the dormitory was composed of three people, including her, Lan Xiaojun, and a girl from the medical department. The three of them lived together. Later, for some unknown reason, that girl dropped out, and since the school did not arrange for a new roommate to move in, this dormitory has been shared by Nianxiang and Lan Xiaojun, relying on each other.

Can you please not do that ... ... TAT

After a moment of inner struggle and silent howling, I ultimately could not withstand Song Zizhao's expectant gaze. I thought to myself and led Lan Xiaojun to sit down beside him. Noticing that everyone in the private room was looking over, I couldn't help but smile a little awkwardly and said: "Sorry, I am late"

However, the good times did not last long, as it began to rain intermittently over the past few days. After several consecutive days of rain, the moisture in the air has become so saturated that it seems a casual poke would cause a few droplets to splash out

Nianxiang feels that she is now like the Iron Fan Princess who has swallowed Sun Wukong

Song Zizhao noticed that her cup was still empty, so he got up to fetch a few bottles of Wangzai and placed them in front of her, even thoughtfully removing the caps.

In comparison to the northern regions, the autumn season in the southern areas appears particularly prolonged

Nianxiang was shocked and swallowed a bun in one bite, coughing for a long time before finally recovering: "Did Senior Brother Song invite you?"

When Lan Xiaojun first entered school, she wanted to catch the last train of early romance, ready to have a crush on any male classmate she encountered. Just as she was about to make her move on a boy from her department, she met Song Zizhao, and then—her heart was completely stirred.

The two individuals happen to be locals, occasionally returning home... It is quite pleasant

She subtly changed her angle and force in an attempt to pull out the chopsticks stuck between her two teeth... However, she dared not make any obvious movements, and before long, her face became stiff, and her hand began to ache.

The birthday party of Song Zizhao was not large, only a few close classmates and friends were invited. Nianxiang and Lan Xiaojun arrived just in time, originally thinking they could occupy a corner spot to enjoy a meal. However, when they entered the private room and saw that there was only space next to Song Zizhao, they couldn't help but feel extremely awkward.

Balabala ... ...

I just want to quietly enjoy a meal

Before long, a waiter came to serve the dishes

Nianxiang responded without any hesitation: "My dad is worried that I will be too busy at the affiliated hospital." If she gets busy, there will be no one to entertain Old Nian.

It is merely Song Zizhao's birthday party; if one does not attend... it would be quite inappropriate. Moreover, I heard from Lan Xiaojun that Senior Brother Song plans to go abroad right after graduation

"Can you guess who I just ran into?" Lan Xiaojun said with difficulty as she stuffed another mouthful of fried dough stick into her mouth, her voice muffled, "I ran into Senior Brother Songzi."

His voice was kept very low, and his tone was not very deliberate, as if it were just a casual remark made in the course of ordinary conversation

Lan Xiaojun rarely wakes up early, and today she is in high spirits. In order to let the whole world know that she too has had a day of early rising, she readily takes on the responsibility of breakfast for the entire dormitory and rushes to the cafeteria.

Senior Brother Song is not being considerate, today the birthday star is still hiding such a big good thing from us

Song Zizhao: "... ..." It is truly exhausting to converse with someone who lacks understanding of romance

Autumn has already passed its midpoint, and the leaves of the street trees on campus have only just begun to turn yellow at the tips, while the temperature has consistently remained within a comfortable range

However, if one has to go out on a rainy day, the travel conditions become extremely adverse

At that time, unaware of the vastness of the world, I still held onto my thoughts, preparing to send a love letter. ... As a result, the love letter was received, but I turned around and invited my thoughts to politely decline ...

After she finished washing up and came out, she glanced at the variety of breakfast options and couldn't help but wonder—did they bring one of each breakfast from every window here

She was just awakened by the loud commotion of Lan Xiaojun, as if a gong and drum were being struck, and she curled up in her blanket to browse her Moments.

How embarrassing ... ... Woe is me, come out quickly, chopsticks. ... ... If you have any grievances, feel free to express them! ... As long as you come out, I will offer incense and pray for you, it will be fine ...

He helplessly began to ponder his words, and before he could even sit for a full minute under the expectant gazes of the crowd, he received a phone call and went out with a beaming smile.

Nianxiang was so anxious that sweat dripped from her forehead. She secretly tugged at Lan Xiaojun's sleeve, but not only did the latter ignore her, she directly raised her hand and swatted it down as if swatting a fly.