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However, for Xu Xiangyang, it was a different story altogether. Once he set his mind to something, he could quickly gather his spirits and rein in his thoughts, which ran wild like a runaway horse. It didn't matter that he had just returned from a relaxing and exhilarating summer trip, or that he still had thoughts in the morning about how to get intimate with his girlfriend...
This was because deep down, the young man always harbored a strong sense of responsibility and was unwilling to let go of important matters.
When the light that fell on the windowsill softened from its fierce brightness and the temperature streaming through the window began to wane, the potted plants glistened with a hazy, dim yellow, clearly signaling the time of sunset, Xu Xiangyang finally took a deep breath and set down his pen.
Concentrating on his studies for an afternoon could yield better results than studying haphazardly and distractedly for a whole week.