Chapter 14 - Cafeteria (1/2)

Chapter 14: Cafeteria

The bell signalling the end of class rang and the students all excitedly rushed to the cafeteria for lunch.

The last class for today was Maths and it had dragged on for five more minutes. Normally, even half a minute would make a huge difference so despite five minutes sounding very short, it was actually quite a deadly hit to them. By the time they had reached the cafeteria, they had completely missed the best timing and was forced to join in the peak hour chaos.

In the cafeteria were crowds of people. Qin Xu and Xie Zhe grabbed their food and while carrying their plate over, they couldn’t find a seat.

While looking around, Huang Shao who sat to one side waved enthusiastically at them, “Xu brother, Xie Zhe, over here.”

His table just happened to have two spare seats.

Jiang Yang heard those words from Huang Shao who sat next to him and subconsciously looked over. The moment his eyes met with Qin Xu’s, he frowned. He didn’t want to sit share the table with him. Of the two seats that were free one was next to him and the other was diagonally opposite him. He wouldn’t see him if he lowered his head but he would see his face when he raises his head consequently ruining his appetite.

But he also had no reason to prevent the other person from sitting. Because of the incident earlier, Huang Shao had decided that their relationship had improved and thought it was natural for them to eat together. Huang Shao is a natural optimist. Despite always being cheery, he cared greatly about his brothers. Seeing that there in a chance in improving their relationship, he obviously wanted to give them a push.

Qin Xu obviously noticed the reluctance on Jiang Yang’s face but when was he someone who is considerate? Jiang Yang was not happy and, seeing this, it only made him happy. Without a thought, he walked towards the table with large strides and bluntly sat down next to Jiang Yang. He smiled and said: “What a coincidence desk partner.”

Jiang Yang coldly snorted in response.

As for Xie Zhe, he naturally sat in the seat diagonally opposite to Jiang Yang and was coincidentally opposite Xiao Yuxin. Putting down his plate, he smiled while squinting his pair of peach eyes while warmly sending him a greeting, “Little class leader~”

Xiao Yuxin responded vaguely before continuing to stuff his food down. His posture made him look like he was trying to bury his head into the plate and didn’t have any desire to make eye contact with Xie Zhe.

Since the last incident where he was dragged into Xie Zhe’s arms, Xie Zhe couldn’t help like he had just discovered something very interesting.  When he had nothing to do, he would love to tease him and render him nervous to the point of not knowing what to do. This also resulted in Xiao Yuxin desperately trying to hide from him whenever he sees him, like a mouse hiding from a cat. Unfortunately this only made him even more enthusiastic. He no longer flirted with girls and, instead, he spend most of the day playing around with Xiao Yuxin. This move of Xie Zhe’s didn’t raise anyone’s suspicions and onlookers even joined in a few times dissolving the barrier between the class leader and the other classmates.

Despite being embarrassed, Xiao Yuxin was also grateful to Xie Zhe. He comforted himself internally; Xie Zhe is only displaying interest in him on a whim. After a while, he wouldn’t be like this. Although he thought this, he would still panic whenever he sees him. Therefore, even his act of eating slowed down, as if his appetite was gone.

Huang Shao saw this and asked: “Xiao Xin, what’s wrong? There’s still a lot of meat left.”

He bit onto his chopsticks and stared keenly at the chicken wings in Xiao Yuxin’s plate.

Saying this, everyone’s gaze naturally moved to him. Xiao Yuxin felt a little embarrassed and said awkwardly: “The weather is too hot. I don’t have the appetite.”

His excuse was justified. In September, the sun is very strong and only the third year classrooms had air conditioning. After staying in a sultry classroom and getting baked by the heat, it was natural for their appetite to be affected.

But not everyone was like this. There will always be people who are unaffected.

Huang Shao is a classic example of this. He bit onto his chopsticks and sighed, “No appetite. When will I be like you? I always have an appetite but I want to lose weight, slim down and even get a wide shoulder and long legs~”

He unhappily shoved a spoonful of rice into his mouth and grabbed the chicken wing in Xiao Yuxin’s plate. Eating with gusto he commented: “Don’t waste it. I’ll help you eat it.”

Xiao Yuxin & the others: “….”

Xie Zhe shook his head. With a smile on his lips, he suddenly passed a few pork ribs from his plate over to Xiao Yuxin’s and said: “Even if you don’t have the appetite, you should eat. Otherwise you won’t have the energy for the afternoon classes.”

Suddenly seeing him acting all serious and unlike his usual playful manner, and even displaying concern for him, Xiao Yuxin was surprised. He didn’t know how to react and only stare at him dumbfoundedly with his dark eyes round like saucers.

That appearance of his was pretty cute.