Chapter 41

On Christmas Eve, the two of them only shared an orange, and although their time together was filled with ups and downs, they were both content with it.

When Tianxin woke up this morning, she noticed that it was snowing outside. It was the first snowfall since winter began, and a few people braved the cold to watch the snow from the window. "It's so beautiful, the first snowfall. We should dress warmly today," they said before beginning to wash their faces and brush their teeth.

A week ago, they no longer needed to wear their school uniforms, and now the school was filled with colorful outfits. If it wasn't for the school's policy against wearing skirts, there would definitely be some students wearing them. Tianxin returned to the classroom to find a steaming hot bun on her desk, but no sign of Yan Heng. "Breakfast is here, but where did he go?" she wondered.

Tianxin began eating her breakfast, and Yang Zhifei walked over to her. He looked at Tianxin happily and pushed up his glasses. "Um, it's my birthday this weekend. Can I invite you to my birthday party?" Yang Zhifei was quite shy, and he was only encouraged to invite Tianxin by his friends.

Tianxin quickly finished her bun and stared blankly at the class monitor. She realized that she had hardly ever interacted with him, so why would he invite her? Isn't a birthday party supposed to be for friends and acquaintances? She didn't know the monitor, and she didn't know his friends either. It would be so awkward if she went. Tianxin was trying to think of a way to politely decline when she heard Yan Heng's voice. "She has to attend extra classes this weekend, so she won't be able to make it. She will give you a birthday present, though. Happy early birthday!" Yan Heng's words left Yang Zhifei speechless, and he had so much he wanted to say but couldn't get the words out. "Thank you," he mumbled, dejectedly returning to his seat. How did he get duped into coming here?

"You're close with him?" Tianxin shook her head. "Not really." Only then was Yan Heng satisfied. What's the point of attending a birthday party if you're not familiar with anyone there? He knew exactly what that boy was up to and didn't want him to make a move on Tianxin. "Finish your breakfast quickly, and don't forget to prepare a gift for the class monitor," he said.

He felt like he was being used and then thrown away, but if Tianxin had to give a gift to the class monitor, it would be better if he did it instead. How could his future wife give birthday gifts to other men when he was there? It was impossible.

Tianxin turned back and asked, "When is your birthday?" Tianxin had never asked before. Even though it had passed, they could still celebrate it next year. Feeling his avoidance, Tianxin didn't ask further.

This guy was so awkward that he might not even tell her if she asked. She could ask Qiyue when she got home. Qiyue should know. It seemed like he hadn't celebrated his birthday in a few years, mostly celebrating with Qiyue. He had been with him since childhood.

Tianxin began to read silently, hoping to make further progress on the final exam. Last time was just a coincidence with Yanheng's help. She couldn't always rely on him.

"It's so cold, I'm almost freezing to death," Zhu Ting held a book in her arms, with Zhongyou following behind. "You're the typical type that values style over substance. Look at what Tianxin's wearing," Zhu Ting glared at Zhongyou. "You talk too much. I just like wearing clothes like this," Zhongyou wisely kept quiet. When she was angry, it was hard to coax her.

Tianxin had always liked their way of getting along. Sometimes it was really amusing.