The glasses must have an issue.
A thought suddenly popped into the security officer’s mind.
"Thanks for earlier."
In the waiting lounge, Shen You’an spoke up.
Liu Runxi smiled lightly. "It was nothing."
Shen You’an took out a water bottle from her backpack, twisted it open, and took a sip.
When Liu Runxi saw that water bottle, his gaze darkened slightly. Without showing any emotion, he chose a seat with one space between them.
Ever since the kidnapping incident last time, Liu Runxi had been mindful to keep a certain distance from Shen You’an in public.
For now, his strength was limited. Being too close to Shen You’an would only bring disaster to her. He wouldn’t allow the same thing to happen again.
Just then, Helian Yu’s call came through.
Without even answering, he knew exactly what Helian Yu was going to say.
As the call went unanswered until the last second, a WeChat message from Helian Yu popped up right afterward.
——Are you boarding? Chunzhou’s weather feels like spring. Did you bring enough spring clothing?
——I asked Sister Hua to pack some cold medicine for you. Did you take it with you? You’ve always had a weak constitution, prone to colds when the seasons change. Please take care of yourself in Chunzhou.
——Here’s your uncle’s number. He’s currently working at a law firm in Chunzhou. If anything happens, just reach out to him.
——Xixi? Mom’s said so much to you. Can you at least reply, so I can feel reassured?
The notification tone rang incessantly.
Liu Runxi, expressionless, powered off his phone and threw it back into his backpack. Then he pulled out a test paper and began working on it as if no one else was around.
After solving a few problems, his pen suddenly paused, his concentration collapsing instinctively. The scene he had just witnessed replayed in his mind.
He didn’t turn his head, even though that person was sitting just half a meter away.
The first lesson society had taught him was called self-control.
By the time they landed in Chunzhou, it was nearly 2 p.m.
Gao Yuyue inhaled her first breath of Chunzhou air and let out a contented sigh.
The wind brushing against her ears carried a gentle warmth.
"Yan Lu, aren’t you from Chunzhou? We’ll leave it to you to be our guide this time. What’s good to eat and fun to do here? Plan everything out for us."
Returning to her hometown, Yan Lu was equally thrilled. "Don’t worry, leave it all to me."
Leng Yunyang had slept throughout the journey. Lazily, he descended the stairs and lifted his eyelids slightly.
After getting off the plane, the group boarded the shuttle bus to pick up their luggage, then hopped onto the airport coach. By the time they reached the hotel booked by the school, it was already 4 p.m.
The winter camp was being held at Chunzhou First High School. The Blue Sky International Hotel, being the closest and best-equipped option, was chosen as their accommodation—a five-star establishment in Chunzhou.
In the hotel lobby on the first floor, Zhou Qun distributed the room cards. Two people to a room, and three floors of rooms were reserved in total.
"Everyone, drop off your luggage, freshen up, and rest a bit. We’ll meet in the restaurant at 5:30."
Gao Yuyue was sharing a room with Shen You’an. It was a twin room, spacious, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of the bustling cityscape, overflowing with modern urban vibes.
Gao Yuyue threw herself onto the soft bed and sprawled out, unwilling to move.
Traveling was exhausting, yet Shen You’an seemed unaffected. She put down her luggage and started organizing her toiletries and other essentials.
Propping her head up with one hand, Gao Yuyue lay sideways, watching Shen You’an, and she suddenly thought of something.
"Earlier at the airport and on the way here, I saw quite a few ads for Rong Xianning. Is he that popular now?"
Shen You’an didn’t respond, so Gao Yuyue continued talking to herself. "The 29th is the live broadcast of the Youth Idol Group Formation Night. I have a relative who works at Chunzhou TV Station. I can ask her for two tickets. We can go watch it live. After all, by the time it’s over, the winter camp will have ended. Seeing the live atmosphere would make this Chunzhou trip worthwhile."
She glanced at Shen You’an with a sly grin and said, "I remember you really liked Rong Xianning, didn’t you? I might be able to pull some strings to get you to meet him in person. Maybe even have a meal together—it’s not out of the question."
Without looking up, Shen You’an replied, "Okay."
Gao Yuyue froze for a moment. Then, snapping out of it, she sat up straight abruptly, her eyes wide with disbelief. "What did you say?"
With Shen You’an’s personality, she would never join in on such festivities. She’d rather stay at the hotel doing practice problems than go to a live show.
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Jumping out of bed, Gao Yuyue exclaimed, "An’an, are you serious?"
She eyed Shen You’an with suspicion. "This is so unlike you. Spill it—do you actually like Rong Xianning?"
Shen You’an thought for two seconds. "No, I admire him."