Anning was going towards her classroom while hearing Sizi's blabbering.
Yes, after all Sizi thought to accompany her, since she was the one who sent Baizhi off.
Ok, then shut up now.
Anning thought frustratedly. But Sizi couldn't hear her thoughts so kept flapping her lips enthusiastically, till they went to their separate seats.
Unexpectedly, professor Lin had come early today and silence enveloped the classroom except for some quite whispers in the back.
He was back in his cool and composed manner not betraying any of yesterday's worries. After waiting for some minutes, he started his lecture. Everything was going as usual, mostly like the silence before a tsunami.
After the class, everyone went off for the next class. Exiting the classroom, Anning spotted Baizhi in a corner, waving at her to come over. Today Baizhi's class dismissed quite earlier.
She was waiting for me.
Anning smiled at her, then shuffled her way through the crowds towards the spot she was standing.
She didn't expected Baizhi to wait for her ; but she'd have definitely gotten a bit upset if she didn't.
"Not late this time. " Anning remarked once she reached Baizhi.
Can't you say something good sometimes.
Baizhi thought as she made her way with her.
It didn't take too long for them to reach the classroom and then they took their seats.
Coincidentally, this time Sizi was seating behind them with her friends.
After some chattering moments, professor Qing came with his usual accesories used in presentation.
He waited till all the students were settled with their notebooks.
Then he said looking towards them, "Students, there is an important announcement today. "
He is also the coordinator of the programs that takes place outside the college; because of which he is free of these duties most of the year.
" I am glad to inform you that, our college has organised a trekking trip for all second and third year's. Along with trekking there is also some research works to be done by students, whose topic will be given to you at the time. The trip will be of one week that is seven days starting from three days since now.
" So if you are interested, then register on the online form sent to your official group as soon as possible, because the portal is closing after three days.
" Hopefully there will be a nice number of participants. "
The whole class instantly erupted in excitement, not letting him even finish his speech.
" Ok, ok. There now, let's start our class. Discuss everything you want in the recess period. Not now." Professor Qing objected again.
The period passed and the recess bell rang. All students were excited to open their phone and to see the new notification.
Unfortunately, professor Qing had either intentionally or unintentionally forgotten to tell them the most important thing.
Which was, that only academically good students of CGPA greater than six are allowed to register for the trekking programme.
After hearing this latest news, Anning eyed Baizhi who was scrutinizing the message on her phone.
Baizhi looked up and met Anning's questioning gaze and released a breath of relief after saying, " I'm eligible. Don't look at me like that. Umm... are you registering or not ?"
Anning also sighed and replied, " I will. But not now. I have to first ask my parents. "
Baizhi, " Hmm. I have to too. "
They were talking while standing in the queue in the canteen for ordering food.
Suddenly, Sizi pops up from behind them , startling the two , and asked beaming, "Anning are you registering or not? Me and my friends have already registered. "
Anning's first thought were --- Are you eligible?
Then says, " I will after consenting my parents. "
Sizi, "Oh. Baizhi, you ?"
" I will too. "
" Good, good. Bye then. "
After saying this, Sizi turned and left them on themselves. Anning and Baizhi continued their discussion, not noticing Sizi, who was narrowing her eyes to look at Baizhi.
Oblivious to this, Baizhi just smiled while talking to Anning.
Whereas, not everyone was smiling and talking happily because of the grumpy criteria. .
What do you mean only good students are allowed and we are not.
Utterly unfair !
This time those rowdy gangs were nowhere to be seen, maybe still grudging the teachers for such criteria.
As a result, the canteen was peaceful and the lunch too.
After having their fills, everyone started emptying the area, for their classes.
Anning and Baizhi also went to their classroom.
Finally, professor Duan dismisses the class after taking the last period.
Outside, it has started to rain. Some students were taking shelter under the protruded roof of the college's gate , while some , whose houses were not far away , ran through the rain, covering their heads.
Most of the professors were also sheltering themselves under the gates' roofs , only coming after pairing with the professors who has umbrellas.
Anning took everything in front of her and was going to make her way through, completely unbothered by the downpour. Then suddenly her hand was caught at the wrist.
Wringing her neck back, she saw Baizhi's stern gaze while saying, " Where are you going in this rain ? You will get wet and catch cold. "
" Oh , don't worry. It won't do anything. "
Anning said glancing at her caught wrist. After hearing this, Baizhi released her hand and said nothing after a moment of hesitation.
" I will give you company then. " Anning said, since Baizhi didn't like to get wet, except ocassionaly.
They both said nothing and just waited for the rain to get slower with everyone else.
About thirty minutes later, the rain finally slowed.
Now everyone bid each other goodbyes , going for their own way.
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