After parting ways with Chen Nan, Xia Chen went to a supermarket and bought a bag of apples, because today Shi Yao's school was holding a joint examination, and according to a new rule the little girl had set a few days ago:
Whenever there was an exam at Jiangxia University, when Xia Chen came to pick her up, he had to be holding something she loved to eat, otherwise, it would be a sign that he didn't love her.
Perhaps accustomed to the girl's unreasonable antics, Xia Chen actually felt this demand was only natural when faced with it.
Shi Yao stood at the school gate, her black-and-white pleated skirt looking exceptionally striking on her.
The girl stood on tiptoe, gazing into the distance, and when she saw her brother walking toward her carrying the apples, the little girl licked her lips and charged straight toward him.
Seeing his younger sister rushing toward him at high speed from not far away, Xia Chen hurriedly opened his arms in a panic, caught the little girl, spun her around twice, and then set her down.
Yet as the girl's feet touched the ground, the joyful smile that had previously been on her face suddenly vanished completely.
"How did the exam go today?"
Not noticing the change in the girl's expression, Xia Chen kept patting her little head, completely unaware of the gravity of the situation.
"I don't know. Brother, let's talk about it when we get back."
Shi Yao's voice was flat, leaving no clue as to her emotions.
Hearing this, Xia Chen nodded thoughtfully. "Alri…
Chapter 174