"What are you doing?" Her voice was hushed, but held a sharp warning. "Just walk properly, and don't get any funny ideas! This is a school!"
Her tone was a clear rejection, but the crimson tips of her ears betrayed her shyness.
Looking at Li Zhi, Shen Yuan knew that holding hands on campus was a non-starter for now.
Shen Yuan raised his hands in surrender. "My bad. I won't do it again."
"Hmph! You'd better mean it!"
Li Zhi silently quickened her pace, leaving him with a view of her back.
Shen Yuan hurried to catch up. Gazing at the faint blush on her neck, he couldn't help but smile.
But as he smiled at Li Zhi, Shen Yuan was completely unaware of just how fast his own heart was beating.
...
The long, drawn-out bell for the end of evening self-study rang, announcing a temporary end to the day's learning.
After all, Shen Yuan still had to keep studying when he got home.
