Friday

In the blink of an eye, it was Friday.

With the holiday in sight, the atmosphere in the classroom was noticeably more relaxed than before. Especially compared to the nerve-racking Monday, when everyone's faces seemed to spell out "dead inside," everyone looked far more at ease now, and more people in the front and back rows were chatting and laughing.

If you arranged a high school student's weekly emotional state on a scale, Monday would probably be rock bottom. A new week had begun, and the thought of having five more days to endure was utterly despairing. Tuesday was slightly better than Monday, while by Wednesday, the first light of the holiday could finally be seen, putting their mood somewhere around the middle.

By Thursday, many people were already thinking about where to go and what to do over the weekend, and they started getting excited. Then came Friday. With the holiday within reach, their mood often peaked, much like the first couple of days after adults got paid at the start of the month. Once Saturday arrived, though, it was not quite as exciting as Friday, because realizing that half the break was already gone and only one day remained made their spirits dip again. By Sunday, it was basically bittersweet—enjoying the final day off while living in fear of Monday's approach...

Bai Qing had deliberately changed into a short dress Zhang Heng had never seen before. Paired with her short hair, it gave her a refreshing summer look, while making her seem a little more mature than when she wore denim shorts.

"Ha."

When Zhang Heng arrived in the classroom, he saw Bai Qing give a little snort.

"What's wrong?"

"That outfit suits you."

"Thanks." After saying that, Bai Qing seemed a little embarrassed and buried her face