Chapter 128: Chapter 112: Be a Little Quieter, He’s Sleeping (2)
However, Li Zhi quickly composed herself, lifting her head to look at He Zhiyu with a placid expression, as if nothing had happened.
"Oh, is that so? What of it?" Her tone was as calm as stagnant water.
He Zhiyu chuckled dryly and explained, "I just think it’s a little strange. After all, the confession wall’s Sugar Text usually updates on Sundays. For *Defend and Steal* to suddenly stop updating, it feels like it’s going to get abandoned."
Li Zhi blinked, seeming unconcerned by He Zhiyu’s words.
She replied lightly, "Oh, if it gets abandoned, it gets abandoned. It’s not a big deal. We’re all seniors in high school. Focusing on our studies is what’s most important. It’s much more meaningful than spending time writing so-called Sugar Text."
Li Zhi’s words were like a sharp knife, stabbing straight into He Zhiyu’s heart.
A kind word can warm three winters, but a harsh one chills even in June.
The smile on He Zhiyu’s face froze. "It’s just... just a little comfort for the soul."
Li Zhi looked at her best friend and said, still in that same placid tone, "Then count it as them doing a good deed."
The little author was gravely wounded and in need of immediate rescue.
He Zhiyu slowly turned around and started tidying her desk.
However, in a corner where Li Zhi couldn’t see, the little author let out a sigh of relief.
’Looks like Zhizhi really isn’t reading *Defend and Steal*.’
That recent conversation, in fact, was a deliberate test from He Zhiyu.
The issue was that *Defend and Steal* hadn’t been updated last night.
This was the first time He Zhiyu hadn’t updated on schedule since she started writing *Defend and Steal*. Although it was Zhuo Peipei’s idea, He Zhiyu still felt terrible for the "Sugar Friends" who liked her story.
"Sugar Friend" is what the Kissing Association calls classmates who read Sugar Text together.
The conversation just now was also because He Zhiyu wanted to test whether Li Zhi was actually reading *Defend and Steal*.
Although she ended up severely wounded emotionally, the good news was that Li Zhi really wasn’t reading *Defend and Steal* anymore!
Wait a minute...
’The main subject said the Sugar Text I wrote isn’t good. Why am I happy about that?’
He Zhiyu immediately fell into a funk.
Ji Ningning arrived in the classroom after He Zhiyu.
Ji Ningning’s heart sank at the thought of having to sit with Shen Yuan today.
The reason Ji Ningning was so sure her deskmate wouldn’t be Shen Yuan was because she had also overheard what Li Zhi said last time.
How to put it... based on Ji Ningning’s understanding of her classmate...
Li Zhi said she didn’t like sitting in the middle, which probably meant she *really* didn’t like sitting in the middle.
Given Shen Yuan and Li Zhi’s relationship, Shen Yuan would definitely switch seats with her.
So, when Ji Ningning walked into the classroom, her gaze naturally fell upon Li Zhi, who was sitting in the middle seat.
In that instant, a flash of surprise crossed Ji Ningning’s face, as if she hadn’t expected to see Li Zhi there.
The surprise vanished in a flash, replaced by undisguised delight.
This delight was like the first ray of morning sun piercing through the clouds, instantly illuminating Ji Ningning’s entire world.
Her mood was suddenly lifted, as if caressed by a warm spring breeze.
Ji Ningning walked to her seat with a light step, a faint smile playing on her lips the entire way.
When she reached Li Zhi, she took the unprecedented step of greeting her. "Good morning, Li Zhi."
This greeting was so unusual for Ji Ningning that even she was a little surprised at herself.
Normally, Ji Ningning and Li Zhi’s interactions were very limited, let alone such an enthusiastic greeting.
Hearing Ji Ningning’s voice, Li Zhi slowly raised her head, her gaze meeting Ji Ningning’s. A hint of confusion appeared in her eyes, as if she were surprised by Ji Ningning’s enthusiastic attitude.
After all, considering their relationship, Ji Ningning had no reason to greet her with such a happy expression.
Despite her confusion, Li Zhi gave Ji Ningning a polite nod and replied, "You too."
Looking at Li Zhi, Ji Ningning’s smile grew even more brilliant, like a flower blooming in spring. She said happily, "I feel so motivated to study today!"
Li Zhi just nodded slightly again, then reminded her in a low voice, "Keep it down."
Ji Ningning froze at her words. Following Li Zhi’s gaze, she finally noticed that Shen Yuan, who was sitting next to Li Zhi, was sprawled out on his desk, fast asleep.
"He’s sleeping."
"Oh! Ah! Right! Right!" Ji Ningning nodded quickly, her voice subconsciously dropping to a whisper.
’What in the world is going on?!!’
Young Master Li’s popularity in class hadn’t been that great before, but ever since Shen Yuan started taking all the heat, people in the class had started paying more attention to Young Master Li.
During the late-night dorm talks among boarders, Young Master Li’s name was coming up more and more often.
Especially in the boys’ dorms.
They’re high school students, after all. Who hasn’t had a secret crush?
But because Shen Yuan and Li Zhi were so close, when the dumbass high school boys of Class 15 talked about Li Zhi, they’d only say a couple of things and wouldn’t get into any weird stuff.
The girls’ late-night dorm chats, on the other hand, usually leaned toward gossip.
And when it came to gossip about Li Zhi, the most popular topic was probably her and Shen Yuan.
Ji Ningning belonged to the group that didn’t really think there was a chance for Li Zhi and Shen Yuan.
After all, in her opinion, even though the two were close, the way Li Zhi acted toward Shen Yuan showed no signs of romantic feelings at all.
