The final bell eventually rang, signalling the end of the school day.
As usual, Yin Junjie's core group of friends ambled over to his desk to call him out.
"Junjie, let's head out." One of them urged, slinging his bag over his shoulder.
"You guys go on ahead without me." Yin Junjie instructed, waving his hand slightly.
"Are you meeting up with us later at the garage?" His buddy asked.
"Yeah, I will catch up soon." Yin Junjie nodded.
His friends nodded in understanding and exited the classroom first.
Beside him, Qiao Meixia was also finishing up her routine. She neatly packed her books and stationery into her school bag, zipping it shut. Just as she swung the strap over her shoulder and turned to leave, a deep voice called out to her.
"Meixia."
Hearing her name, Qiao Meixia paused in her tracks and turned back around.
Yin Junjie was standing beside his desk, watching her attentively.
"What?" Qiao Meixia asked, slightly tilting her head in quiet inquiry.
