"Even if she's not in a hurry, we are."
Ruan Yan's other hand was pulled away, too.
Her two companions dragged her off.
One of them turned and waved to the girl.
"Goodbye, junior."
"Next time we get a chance, let me treat you to something."
She was subtly apologizing on her friend's behalf.
After all, from their perspective, everything that had happened earlier really did look like Yan Yan was making a scene for no reason.
Although that didn't fit with the Yan Yan they knew.
Yan Yan was proud, and sometimes she could be unyielding when she knew she was right. She had a rather sharp personality.
But Yan Yan really wasn't someone who would make trouble for no reason.
Who knew what had gotten into her today...
She shook her head.
Forget it. Don't think about it.
They should just let this go.
Song Chuxia took a few steps to the side, making room.
Ruan Yan and the others passed by her.
A chilling gust of wind swept past.
Song Chuxia smoothed the hair beside her ear.
Ruan Yan and the other two left.
The girl who had bumped into Ruan Yan earlier and her companion left, too.
Song Chuxia looked around.
In just a short while, no one was paying attention to the place that had been the center of everyone's attention.
Song Chuxia returned to the secluded corner she had left earlier.
Once her turbulent emotions had settled a little, she tentatively spoke.
"Shan Gao..."
"Rustle, rustle~"
The leaves and branches rustled softly as a sudden gust of wind swept through them.
They brought with them a hint of winter's desolation.
Song Chuxia narrowed her eyes slightly.
"...All right."
After waiting a long time without getting a reply, Song