Hu Xiaotong had left, but Xiao Ming didn't. He stayed and sat in the playground, as if still reminiscing about the verdant years of his youth.
Suddenly, a pair of small hands covered his eyes from behind, followed by a purposely deepened voice asking, "Guess who I am?"
Xiao Ming sighed, "Are you Xuechao's sidekick now? Why do you always show up no matter what?"
"I don't know what you're talking about. Who's Xuechao?" the voice persisted without giving up.
"You had chives for lunch, right?"
"Ah? No!"
The small hands hurriedly retreated, and the throat no longer bothered to sound deeper; very soon, sounds of panting came from behind.
Bai Xuechao, who had already sat down beside him, shook his head, "Meng, acting dumb in front of the teacher is pointless."
Gu Xiangmeng's panic and embarrassment vanished in an instant. She giggled, wrapped her arms around Xiao Ming's neck, and said, "Being cute is enough! Big brother surely likes cute girls."
"Mm, I do like cute girls,"