Chapter 58: First Confession

  The next day, Leng Yiyang left for the United States. School continued as usual. The earth continued to rotate. Time continued to pass.

  Ouyang Yunqing sat in her seat, quietly staring out the window in a daze. On the podium above, the teacher's voice droned on, but she didn't hear a single sentence. Standing on the podium was their class advisor, Jin Mingmei, who for some reason hadn't noticed Ouyang Yunqing spacing out today.

  Ouyang Yunqing was still savoring the words that Leng Yiyang had said last night: "Ouyang Yunqing, it's great to have met you."

  She was stunned at that time. She should have told him. It's great to meet him.

  Ouyang Yunqing's gaze has been wandering outside the window at that piece of sky. Her heartbeat has also been accelerating and not calming down. She doesn't know if she keeps looking like this, whether she will see that plane or not. The plane that took away Leng Yiyang.

  "Ouyang Yunqing, pay attention in class."

  It wasn't until much later that Jin Mingmei's accusing voice faintly came over. Ouyang Yunqing turned her head, looking towards the podium, and saw that Jin Mingmei was staring at her. The eyes of all her classmates also fell on her. Ouyang Yunqing lowered her head, silently staring at her textbook.

  On the desk, there was still the painting that Leng Yiyang had drawn for her. A smiling girl with an infectious smile. At this moment, Ouyang Yunqing suddenly remembered what Leng Yiyang had said before - he liked her smile because she looked most beautiful when she smiled.

  Must keep smiling all the way. Must be happy all the way. No matter what the future holds.

  It's been a week in the blink of an eye. After the New Year's holiday, it's time for intense review and exams. The people around me seem to be especially busy. Classmates who used to copy homework suddenly stopped copying homework. They're all busy memorizing books. Classmates who liked playing basketball on the court are now appearing in class more frequently. Now they're not holding a ball, but holding review materials.

  Cen Yan Qiu goes back and forth between school and home every day. He walks through each day in a daze.

  The exam has come unnoticed. It seems like just a blink of an eye. This semester is about to end.

  Cen Yanqiu confessed on the last day of this semester. He confessed to Mo Fei. Originally thought that the first confession in life would be very nervous, or very awkward. But it wasn't. Cen Yanqiu was very calm, waiting for Mo Fei at the school gate. When he saw Mo Fei coming out of school, he walked up to Mo Fei's face.

  That long school corridor seemed to stretch on forever, with no end in sight. Xun Yanqiu was standing on the corridor, facing Mo Fei, and said calmly: "Mo Fei, be my girlfriend."

  Mori didn't nod immediately. She looked like all girls do when they hear something like that - shocked and disbelieving, then frozen for a long time, before becoming flustered and incoherent, asking "Y-you're serious, right?"

  Cen Yanqiu was asked like this, and suddenly he wanted to slap himself. What is being serious? What is seriousness? That kind of thing. Had he ever really possessed it? He didn't know when he started not needing "seriousness" anymore.

  "I look like I'm joking, right?" Shen Yanqiu shrugged indifferently, unable to say how serious he was, but it seemed he really wasn't joking.

  Mo Fei knew that Cen Yanqiu was not the kind of person who spoke irresponsibly. Although she didn't know why he suddenly said such a thing to her, but somehow she didn't dislike him. She smiled slightly and said: "Can I consider it?"

  "The day after tomorrow, I need to bring my transcript back to school. I'm waiting for your answer." Xun Yanqiu smiled slightly. He almost wanted to give himself a round of applause. He was able to say it so calmly, without even a slight increase in heart rate. Maybe he really did need someone to accompany him on his way down. With someone holding his hand, maybe he wouldn't be so lonely after all.

  Watching Mo Fei leave, Cen Yanqiu stopped in his tracks, lost in thought, unsure of what he was thinking about. The words had already been spoken, and no matter the outcome, it was his choice.

  "Ball. The last day of this semester. Why did you leave so quickly? Not even waiting for me to go home together."

  Yang Chengyu's voice sounded from behind, Xun Yanqiu turned around, what he saw was Ji Ningning's faint smile, so faint, so light, that it was hard to tell whether Ji Ningning herself or her smile was more beautiful.

  Cen Yan Qiu actually really wants to ask Ji Ning Ning: Ji Ning Ning, you said if you like me, that would be great.

  "Hey, stupid. Watching Ningning blankly." Yang Chengyu sneered and quickly arrived in front of Cen Yanqiu with a few swishes.

  Cen Yanqiu smiled proudly and stopped looking at Ji Ningning, instead staring at Yang Chengyu and saying: "Young Master Yu, I just confessed to Mo Fei."

  When Yang Chengyu heard Cen Yanqiu's words, his smile suddenly froze. He stared at Cen Yanqiu in surprise and instinctively glanced at Ji Ningning beside him. It was only then that he discovered Ji Ningning also had an extremely surprised expression. Yang Chengyu swallowed hard and looked back at Cen Yanqiu, asking with a awkward smile: "Is it true or false?"

  "Do I look like I'm joking?" Qian Xiu's backpack swung back onto his back as he turned and walked away.

  Yang Chengyu stopped in his tracks and couldn't help but look at Ji Ningning again. However, Ji Ningning was staring at the back of Cen Yanqiu, not even glancing over. Yang Chengyu paused for a moment before speaking softly: "If Qiu and Mo Fei fall in love, what should we do?"

  Ji Ningning has always been strong-willed and proud. At this time, all she could do was pretend to be herself, trying hard not to look so heartbroken and lost. She ignored Yang Chengyu as if nothing had happened, and continued walking forward with her footsteps.

  Yang Chengyu secretly sighed and rushed forward, overtaking Ji Ningning and catching up to Cen Yanqiu. Then, with a swift movement, he pounced on Cen Yanqiu's back. "You little scoundrel, your actions are indeed quick! You've even beaten me to confessing to that lovely girl Mo Fei. Tell me, did she agree? Do I still have a chance?"

  "Yu Shao, I think I told you a long time ago. My orientation is normal." Cen Yanqiu pushed away Yang Chengyu's hand that was on his shoulder, saying helplessly.

  Yang Chengyu walked shoulder to shoulder with Cen Yanqiu again, still with that rascal's demeanor. Smiling all over his face, he said: "I didn't say I had a chance with you, I said I had a chance with Mo Fei. Although the rabbit doesn't eat the grass by its nest, but Mo Fei is such a lovely and gentle classmate, it would be a pity if nothing happens."

  "She hasn't given me an answer yet..." Qian Ye gazed ahead with a hint of self-mockery, a faint smile playing on his lips. "The day after tomorrow, when I come back to get my grades, she'll give me her answer."

  "Are you serious?" Yang Chengyu's smile disappeared, his tone also unusually calm.

  Cen Yanqiu suddenly felt a headache. Why do they always ask him if he's serious? Is being serious or not really that important? He can't answer this question now, nor does he want to.

  Ji Ningning was quietly walking behind him, not uttering a single word. Xun Yanqiu suddenly felt bored and turned his head to look at Ji Ningning, asking: "Ji Ningning, shouldn't you be making fun of me for wanting to harm the flowers again?"

  "Nothing. We've all grown up. Don't want to be so childish." Ji Ningning said with her head down, not even looking at Cen Yanqiu.