The sound of the airplane gradually faded away, and Jiang Shuyi took a deep breath.

She stared blankly at Wen Yao, unsure of what to say.

"...Thank you."

Wen Yao didn't respond to her thank you. Instead, she looked out the window at the people running on the playground and casually spoke up.

"And you?"

"Ah?" Jiang Shuyi didn't understand what she was asking.

Wen Yao subtly turned her head to glance at Jiang Shuyi and asked in a flat tone, "Why did you hit that person just now?"

"...That person was talking bad about you." Jiang Shuyi said, feeling a bit uncomfortable as she explained.

She didn't notice how much she resembled a child reporting a grievance in kindergarten.

Wen Yao crossed her arms and looked at Jiang Shuyi with a hint of scrutiny in her eyes.

"But I remember you also said I was 'mean, cold, and unapproachable.'"

Jiang Shuyi felt a lump in her throat.

How could this person hold a grudge like this?

How long ago was that? How could she still remember...

Feeling exposed, Jiang Shuyi turned her head away, "Did I say that? Even if I did, I don't feel that way anymore, okay..."

"..." Wen Yao,  "Is that so?"

The bell signaling the start of the lunch break rang, and Wen Yao glanced at her watch before turning to leave the teaching building.

Jiang Shuyi found it odd that she didn't return to the classroom, but she hesitated only briefly before turning and following Wen Yao out of the teaching building.

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The two walked along the path from the teaching building to the administrative building.

"Aren't you going back to the classroom?" Wen Yao asked expressionlessly.

"...I still have some questions I want to ask you." Jiang Shuyi said softly.

"..." Wen Yao didn't turn back, "Go ahead."

Jiang Shuyi followed behind her, "I want to ask, am I really not causing you any trouble?"

"No." Wen Yao replied.

Wen Yao's answer was very brief, and Jiang Shuyi was taken aback, "Really?"

"Mm." Wen Yao's tone was indifferent.

"Then I'm not holding you back, right?"

"No."

"..." Jiang Shuyi's throat moved, and her eyes suddenly lit up, "I see."

"Then, Wen Yao—"

"......" Wen Yao didn't respond.

"Wen Yao."

Jiang Shuyi tugged at Wen Yao's sleeve to get her attention, "If you don't dislike me, can I still have lunch with you in the future?"

Wen Yao's fingers moved slightly, "Where you sit for lunch is something I can't control."

Her tone was very cold.

Jiang Shuyi nodded, "Then I'll have lunch with you every day from now on. Remember to save a spot next to you for me."

"......" Wen Yao didn't answer.

"If you don't say anything, I'll take that as a yes."

Jiang Shuyi quickly replied, not giving Wen Yao a chance to respond.

---

After a while, Wen Yao walked into the office in the administrative building.

"Teacher Zou, here's my application form for this semester."

Zou Yan glanced at the form in Wen Yao's hand and confirmed the information, "Okay, I'll take it."

"By the way, Wen Yao, could you help me return these books to the library when you go back?" Zou Yan pointed to the pile of materials on her desk.

"Sure." Wen Yao glanced at the mountain of books and nodded without furrowing her brow.

---

Jiang Shuyi had been waiting at the door for Wen Yao. As soon as she saw Wen Yao come out with the books, she immediately stood up.

"Did you finish everything?" Jiang Shuyi looked around.

"Mm."

Seeing Wen Yao carrying a large stack of books, Jiang Shuyi glanced at the teachers in the office with some displeasure.

She asked Wen Yao worriedly, "Is it heavy?"

"......" Wen Yao shook her head.

"......Why do these teachers always make you do their work?"

Jiang Shuyi complained as she easily took the materials from Wen Yao's hands.

Wen Yao didn't refuse Jiang Shuyi's kindness, "Thank you."

The two of them walked down the stairs, one after the other.

"You can call me when you need to move these things in the future. It'll be much faster with both of us."

Jiang Shuyi straightforwardly suggested.

Wen Yao replied in a calm tone, "Doing this kind of thing is a waste of time. Don't you mind?"

Hearing this question, Jiang Shuyi felt a bit embarrassed and mumbled softly, "It's not a waste of time when I'm with you..."

Wen Yao paused for a moment before continuing to walk forward.

"Why aren't you talking, Wen Yao?"

"Do you think being with me is a waste of time?" Jiang Shuyi asked, holding the books with a hint of uncertainty.

"...Mm, that's the truth."

Wen Yao's voice was cold and indifferent.

Jiang Shuyi: "......"

How could this person say such cold words so decisively?

Jiang Shuyi felt her heart drop, "Oh..."

"...So that's how you think." She drooped her head dejectedly.

After placing the books in front of the librarian, they exited the library.

On the way back to the teaching building, they passed through a grove of ginkgo trees.

In late October, the ginkgo grove appeared golden, exuding a somewhat poetic beauty.

Jiang Shuyi looked at the ginkgo trees and then stole a glance at Wen Yao, thinking that this Omega actually suited walking on a path strewn with ginkgo leaves.

—Even though she thought being with me was a waste of time...

Jiang Shuyi let out a frustrated grunt.

— Heartless Omega.

— I want to take back what I said about her being nice,  how is she not cold? How is she not mean? She is incredibly indifferent.

The more Jiang Shuyi looked at Wen Yao's back, the angrier she became.

Wen Yao walked a few steps ahead and noticed that Jiang Shuyi hadn't followed, so she turned to look back.

Jiang Shuyi stood alone by the tree.

Seeing her expression, Wen Yao gradually turned around and walked up to Jiang Shuyi.

As Jiang Shuyi watched Wen Yao approach, her mood lifted significantly. She awkwardly asked, "What are you coming over for?"

"Jiang Shuyi," Wen Yao calmly scrutinized Jiang Shuyi's expression, "are you angry?"

"Angry? Me? How could I be angry? Why would I be angry? I'm not that petty of an Alpha." Jiang Shuyi pretended to be indifferent and turned her head away.

"Jiang Shuyi, I always end up following you to do meaningless things."

Wen Yao looked at her and continued.

"When I'm with you, I always feel aimless, the things we do don't bring any real benefits or produce any useful value."

"Just wasting time like this makes me feel like I've accomplished nothing."

Jiang Shuyi pressed her hand against her chest.

"Alright, Wen Yao, I get it," she covered her ears with her hands and squatted down sadly, "You're not allowed to say that anymore."

Seeing Jiang Shuyi squatting in front of her like a discarded dog, Wen Yao sighed silently.

"Jiang Shuyi."

"Spending time on meaningless things is very extravagant for me."

Wen Yao crossed her arms and said lightly.

"......" Jiang Shuyi continued to cover her ears.

"But I don't feel unwilling to waste time with you."

Wen Yao's voice remained calm and indifferent.

But upon hearing this, Jiang Shuyi stared blankly at Wen Yao and immediately lowered her hands.

Although she had covered her ears just now, she had heard every word Wen Yao said.

Seeing the foolish expression on her face, Wen Yao reached out and gently patted her head, as if to comfort her.

"Let's go back to the classroom."

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