Chén Zhāoyáng and Lín Xiǎotáng were immersed in their wonderful visions for the tutoring center, discussing various details back and forth. A subtle, hazy ambiguity filled the air, filling their hearts with sweetness. Yet, campus life was always full of unexpected twists, much like a calm lake occasionally stirred into ripples by a small pebble.
As the days passed by, the study routine at school continued in an orderly fashion. While busily preparing for the tutoring center, Chén Zhāoyáng did not neglect the consignment shop business, and he constantly urged both himself and Lín Xiǎotáng to study hard—after all, the upcoming final exams posed a significant challenge.
That day, sunlight filtered through the dappled leaves, casting patches of golden light upon the campus path. Chén Zhāoyáng and Lín Xiǎotáng walked toward the classroom together as usual, discussing a difficult problem they had encountered during their review the previous night. Suddenly, the class bell rang urgently. The two exchanged glances, quickened their pace, and dashed toward the classroom.
Chapter 18