After Chén Zhāoyáng successfully exposed the qigong master's scam, his family admired his quick wits even more, and Lín Xiǎotáng looked at him with eyes full of adoration. This incident made Chén Zhāoyáng even more determined to protect his family and spread scientific concepts, while life went on, with the campus and home remaining the main battlegrounds for his hard work.
At school, with the midterm exams over, the tense study atmosphere eased slightly, but the students quickly immersed themselves in daily studies again, preparing for the upcoming final exams. The affection between Chén Zhāoyáng and Lín Xiǎotáng gradually grew warmer through the various things they experienced and studied together. That hazy, ambiguous feeling hung between them like a gentle mist, sweet and wonderful.
On a weekend afternoon, the warm sunlight spilled over the small fishing village, casting a golden glow on every corner. Chén Zhāoyáng finished his study tasks early and was planning to go help out at the local store. Just as he stepped out of his front door, he saw Lín Xiǎotáng riding a bicycle toward him. Today, Lín Xiǎotáng was wearing a light pink dress, the hem fluttering gently as the bicycle moved forward. Her hair was tied into a playful ponytail, with a few stray strands dancing in the breeze, making her look fresh and lovely.
Chapter 16