With so many people around, He Chen decided not to ride his bike and instead walked it alongside them.
He didn't participate in any of the discussions between the three girls, staying silent throughout, but his eyes frequently glanced at the cheerfully laughing Ye Manman, constantly aware of the surroundings, much like a security guard on duty.
The Mandarin Duck Wardrobe wasn't as far from the Education Bureau as their Sweet and Spicy Duck store, and within a little over ten minutes, filled with laughter and chatter, they arrived.
The registration process went smoothly, and they made a swift return.
During the friendly and joyful chats with Jiang Yuan and Ye Manman, Cheng Yuan gradually reverted to her usual self, occasionally covering her mouth as she laughed, her eyes sparkling with hope for the future.
Unfortunately, just as the two were almost back at the Mandarin Duck Wardrobe, someone began to gossip.
