The bell rang, signaling the end of the evening self-study session. The clamor in the science building instantly reached its peak, only to quickly dissipate along the small path leading to the school gate.
Shen Yuan and Li Zhi packed up their things and walked side by side on the concrete path, which was dappled with light and shadow from the streetlights.
Neither of them carried a schoolbag, nor did they have any review materials.
With exams tomorrow, today was for conserving energy and getting a good rest.
The autumn night air was cool, and breathing it in made one feel exceptionally clear-headed.
The lights from the shops lining the street, some bright and some dim, stretched and shortened their shadows.
The familiar smell of late-night snacks still filled the air, but neither of them went to buy any.
Before exams, it was better to stick to home-cooked meals or the school cafeteria.
What if they got food poisoning? Who would they even complain to then?
