Shi Nian and Tang Yanqing took the same car back to Kangchuan University.
Throughout the ride, Shi Nian didn't dare to look at Tang Yanqing. He told her jokes and anecdotes, but she only listened with her head lowered or turned away, completely avoiding eye contact.
Yet his tone was full of joy, not minding her little ostrich-like behavior at all.
There was still some distance to the school gate, and it was dusk, the slanting sun spread like gold on the road, reflecting a dazzling color in people's eyes and faces. Only then did she muster the courage to glance at him: "Uh, driver, please stop here."
He looked over.
She smiled awkwardly: "I want to get off early and take a walk. Uh, you head back to school first."
"Uh-huh," his voice was arrogant, but a smile spread on his face: "Are you worried that people might misunderstand if we return together?"
"Oh." Shi Nian lowered her head, twisting her fingers.
