Li Zhi had already exposed He Zhiyu for writing "Defend and Steal," so now Zhiyu felt free to openly discuss the sweet romance's plot in front of Shen Yuan and Li Zhi.
Having her own love story discussed right in front of her made Li Zhi feel inexplicably awkward.
'I shouldn't have exposed Zhiyu back then!'
The walk home after evening self-study was a quiet time that belonged only to the two of them.
Shen Yuan's arm was still wrapped tightly around Li Zhi. This time, it wasn't just because of his excess Yang Qi and the desire to keep her warm, but also to keep the rest of the world at bay.
Li Zhi nestled obediently in this warm, safe harbor.
Much of the time, they just walked quietly, hand in hand. It was a shared respite from the day's academic exhaustion, filled with a silent anticipation for the final joint exam scores that could be announced at any moment.
