While Xiao Xian was still in Meijia Village, shielded from the blistering heat outside, the students of Sacred Heart Middle School had entered the final week before their end-of-term exams.
The PE representative of Class 1-3, "Zhu Xiaoxian," was still the same as always, partnered up with Zhang Yiyi after class. Zhang Yiyi glanced at the now more silent "Xiao Xian" beside her, feeling that something about her was off lately.
Specifically what was off, Zhang Yiyi couldn't quite pinpoint - the basketball practice went as usual, and going home was the same. But she felt that "Xiao Xian" was lacking the vigor she used to have.
When they reached the stairwell, Zhang Yiyi bumped into Zeng Xuerou and hurriedly gestured for her to come over. "Xiao Xian" also followed, greeting her.
"Xuerou, don't you think something's not quite right with Xiao Xian?" Zhang Yiyi, tugging at Zeng Xuerou and not letting go, preferred sticking with Zeng Xuerou compared to being with this current "Xiao Xian."
