Wang Dong'er glanced at Lin Ye without saying anything and quickened her pace a little.
Lin Ye knew she had anticipated that sort of teasing. Not arguing back was her way of responding.
The two stood at the edge of the square for a while before Xiao Xiao squeezed out of the crowd, her hair a mess, and ran over with an armful of things.
"Come on, come on, let's eat."
Xiao Xiao gathered the things closer to her chest, her eyes already drifting toward the dining hall.
Lin Ye was just about to say that the dining hall would definitely be crowded at this hour when Ning Tian's voice came from behind him.
"Let's not go to the dining hall. I know a place."
Ning Tian walked over with Wu Feng beside her. Neither looked dejected about losing their matches.
Ning Tian glanced at Lin Ye, then over at Huo Yuhao, who was surrounded by several new students talking to him. She waved him over.
Huo Yuhao paused, said a few words to the new students, and walked over.
"Come along. My treat."
Ning Tian spoke evenly, leaving little room for discussion.
Huo Yuhao looked at Lin Ye, then at Ning Tian, feeling a little hesitant.
He had planned to return to the dormitory, but Ning Tian and Wu Feng had already moved over to Lin Ye's side. Standing alone on this side made him seem rather isolated.
Lin Ye said nothing and simply turned to leave.
Wang Dong'er followed, while Xiao Xiao tugged at Ning Tian's sleeve and asked where they were going to eat.
Ning Tian named a place, and Xiao Xiao's eyes lit up.
Huo Yuhao stood where he was for another two seconds before finally following them.
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