Chapter 36

Li Xiang’s heart was filled with anger, and early in the morning, he had a stern face, making Zhang Chuanze hesitant to initiate a conversation with him.

As for Yu Nian, she was always quick to get angry but also quick to calm down. After hearing about another physical activity scheduled for today, she went to bed early last night. It wasn’t until she woke up this morning and checked her phone that she realized there was a missed call.

And it was none other than Li Xiang, who had scolded her thoroughly last night.

Actually, upon careful consideration, Yu Nian admitted that Li Xiang’s words were not entirely unjustified.

Originally, her academic performance had nothing to do with Li Xiang, but he sacrificed his own time to help her. No matter how you looked at it, Li Xiang was at a disadvantage. Yet, she still found herself getting angry at him.

Upon reflection, the awkwardness and complaints from last night transformed into deep guilt.

Yu Nian wanted to apologize to Li Xiang, but when they unexpectedly crossed paths in the cafeteria early in the morning, he didn’t spare her a glance. This was somewhat unfamiliar for Yu Nian, who had always been the center of attention wherever she went since she was little.

Perhaps it was because Li Xiang had always taken care of her, tirelessly helping her solve problems, that Yu Nian almost forgot her current identity.

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After some consideration, Zhang Chuanze decided to hold back all the questions swirling in his mind.

Yu Nian sat directly across from Li Xiang. Seeing that he was ignoring her, she felt even more aggrieved. Determined, she aggressively used a spoon to crush the tofu pudding in her bowl. The once smooth and tempting tofu pudding now looked unbearable, reduced to a bowl of broken pieces.

“Don’t eat if you don’t want to,” Finally, the person across from her seemed unable to bear it and spoke.

Yu Nian snapped out of her thoughts, glanced at the food in her bowl, and then looked up to see Li Xiang’s indifferent expression. Defiantly, she retorted, “Who said I’m not going to eat.”

With that, she picked up the spoon and began to eat with a big mouthful.

‘Though it looks a bit unappealing, the taste is excellent,’ Yu Nian thought.

After finishing breakfast, everyone returned to their dorms to pack their belongings and then gathered at the assembly point.

The team leader spoke on stage about the rules to be followed during the camping trip, but the minds of the people below were already soaring with excitement.

“All right, we hope that every student can adhere to the rules mentioned above. Keep your phones on and stay in contact. In case of any accidents, inform your assigned teacher immediately. Finally, I wish everyone an unforgettable trip.”

After the leader finished speaking, the crowd erupted into enthusiastic applause. However, everyone knew very well who that applause was directed towards.

People boarded buses one after another, heading to a forested area near a small town. This scenic spot was chosen for its standardized safety measures, low-risk factors, and beautiful scenery. It welcomed camping enthusiasts every year.

Throughout the journey, Yu Nian kept trying to find an opportunity to apologize to Li Xiang. However, even after getting off the bus, she hadn’t found the right moment.

At this moment, Yu Nian realized that without Li Xiang, she was practically invisible. People would always approach him for conversation, and if it weren’t for him actively seeking her out in the past, they might not have even spoken.

This realization left a bitter taste in Yu Nian’s heart. She began to truly understand the vast difference between her current self and Li Xiang.

Without Li Xiang’s presence, she was just an unnoticed nobody. Even though Liu Manman was with her, her gaze always followed that person. Even when someone came to strike up a conversation, they would simply bypass Yu Nian to talk to Liu Manman.

She, ah, stuck between the male and female leads, was nothing more than a complete tool.

To put it more bluntly, if Liu Manman was a dazzling and alluring flower, Yu Nian was the inconspicuous green leaves beside her. There might be only one flower, but there were many leaves, and she happened to be the leaf closest to the flower, enhancing its beauty.

Yu Nian had never doubted this perception since she transmigrated, and she even willingly played the supporting role. However, the thought that these differences might prevent her from being friends with Li Xiang again brought a hint of sadness to Yu Nian’s heart.

Li Xiang had always treated her well, and in Yu Nian’s heart, she had already considered him a friend. It was only today that she realized how wide the gap was in this friendship, and she didn’t even have the courage to cross it.

As a little princess who had been pampered since childhood, Yu Nian felt a sense of “inferiority” for the first time in her life, and it was quite uncomfortable.

Since learning about the argument between Yu Nian and Li Xiang, Zhang Chuanze had an inexplicable concern for these two today. Seeing Yu Nian’s mood not quite right as soon as they got off the bus, he hurriedly went up and asked, “What’s wrong, Shi Nian Nian? It looks like you can hang an oil pot on your mouth. Who annoyed you so early in the morning?”

Yu Nian was already a bit delicate, and when she saw someone caring about her, she felt even more wronged. Pouting, she pointed not far away at Li Xiang, not bothering to hide her grievances, “It’s him, bullying me.”

Li Xiang was nearby and naturally heard this less-than-serious accusation, finding it somewhat angering but also amusing.

He pushed through the crowd and walked towards Yu Nian, raising an eyebrow and speaking coldly, “Who bullied you? Speak up.”

Li Xiang looked serious when he didn’t smile, with his intensely black and clear eyes fixed on Yu Nian and the coldness in his eyes, it made her feel a bit intimidated, despite her usual boldness.

However, Yu Nian wants face ah. Was she the kind of person who would back down?

So, once again, Yu Nian raised her hand, pointing in Li Xiang’s direction, and said, “That’s it ah, the ride was so bumpy I thought I was going to vomit.”

Everyone turned to look at the blue and white bus behind Li Xiang, and fell silent.

While Yu Nian did get a bit motion sick, it wasn’t too severe. However, her currently pale face convinced everyone, and they all believed it.

Li Xiang took out a bottle of mineral water from his bag and handed it to Yu Nian, saying, “Have some water to ease yourself.”

Although Li Xiang didn’t sound as gentle as usual when he said this, it wasn’t as stiff as it was in the morning. Some of the pent-up frustration in Yu Nian’s heart dissipated a bit. She took the water without hesitation, took a few sips, and then sweetly smiled at Li Xiang.

With this little disturbance, Li Xiang couldn’t stay mad.

At this moment, the group leader blew a whistle in the square, signaling everyone to gather. People hurried over to form a line.

Each group was equipped with camping tools. Considering the upcoming mountain climbing, the girls were assigned to carry lighter items due to their relatively lower stamina, while the boys were responsible for carrying camping tents and other heavier equipment.

When the groups were being assigned, Yu Nian happened to be in the same group as Li Xiang.

On the side, Liu Manman’s joy was evident upon hearing this. Yu Nian was actually quite pleased too; at least she had someone familiar in her group.