We ordinary people also need to fall in love.

At Monday's class monitor meeting, Xiao Qingqing was still routinely reading out last week's quantitative assessment, saying which class lost points and which class did not meet hygiene standards. The class monitors sitting below the stage were all getting impatient.

That concludes today's meeting. Does anyone have any further questions?

"Senior, I'd like to ask about the arrangements for the shouting activity for the seniors next week." A class monitor couldn't help but raise her hand and ask.

"Shouting from the building?" Xiao Qingqing paused, her tone flat. "The school said it might disturb the residents' rest this year, so they won't be holding it."

What?!

The audience erupted in uproar.

There were only a few residential buildings next to the school, and hardly any lights were on at night. Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Senior, can't we try to discuss this with the school again?"

"That's it, this is the final arrangement."

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces were filled with disappointment.

Is shouting from the building really to cheer on the senior students? Or is it an excuse to skip evening self-study? Perhaps it's a combination of both.

Compared to the dejected atmosphere around them, Li Mubai and Xie Shu appeared remarkably calm, as they weren't particularly interested in shouting from the tower.

call out--

A long whistle started Tuesday's physical education class. Under the blazing sun, the sunlight was so bright that it was hard to open one's eyes, and all the students in the class squinted and frowned.

"First, do a set of warm-up exercises, then jog three laps around the track."

"oops--"

A chorus of complaints arose.

"What's with all this sighing and groaning!" The teacher frowned. "You should be grateful you only have to run three laps; other schools spend the whole period training!"

Everyone immediately composed themselves and dared not complain anymore.

Should he try wearing only short sleeves? Looking at everyone around him wearing short sleeves, Li Mubai looked at his own long-sleeved jacket.

He felt a little hot, but not hot enough to take off his coat. It was probably psychological that made him reluctant to expose his arms.

After three laps of jogging, many girls were already panting and their faces were flushed, but Xie Shu's breathing was steady, showing no signs of fatigue, and she remained calm.

Jiao Yong took the opportunity to sidle up to the PE teacher and whispered a few words. The teacher pondered for a moment and then slowly nodded.

"Girls, you may leave. Boys, all of you, gather at the basketball court!"

What does it mean?

"I'm so angry! Why am I not a girl?!" Yang Kun exclaimed indignantly.

"I guess we'll have another class basketball game," Zhao Feng speculated, stroking his chin.

"Playing in a competition shouldn't take up my break time during PE class!"

"They'll probably be playing against Class One again. Aren't they going to get revenge for what happened last semester?"

"Wow, Zhao Jiahao is like a lion surveying its territory."

Why are you thinking about playing basketball again? Li Mubai sighed helplessly. He looked back and saw Xie Shu, Chen Qiuhe, and Deng Yi following behind.

"Why did you all come along?" he asked, puzzled.

"Let's see what you boys are up to." Chen Qiuhe smiled, looking like she was enjoying the show.

"We'll probably have to play another class basketball game," Li Mubai explained.

"Basketball?" Xie Shu looked up at him. "You don't seem to be very good at it."

"Um... I'm not very skilled at it, but I'll just play support when the time comes." Li Mubai said a little embarrassedly.

"Then be careful, don't fall like you did last semester," Xie Shu said with concern.

"……good."

"Don't let yourself get elbowed to the ground like last semester," Chen Qiuhe bluntly added.

"Watch out, or I'll knock you down first."

The afternoon sun was no longer glaring, but the open-air basketball court, with no shade, was still scorching hot.

There were already quite a few people standing in the basketball court; they all looked to be students from Class 1.

An unnatural gaze fell upon them, which Li Mubai keenly noticed, and Xing Yi immediately averted his gaze.

call out!

A short whistle blew, drawing everyone's attention.

"Next up is a 20-minute 5v5 basketball game. Class 1 will send six players, and Class 3 will send six players. The winning class will have free time during the next PE class; no warm-up or jogging is required!"

"oh--!"

"That's it? Why not give us some substantial reward?" Yang Kun muttered to himself.

"Because this is a fight for the class as a whole."

"Then you fight, I'm going to rest and watch you fight from below." Yang Kun chose to give up.

"Take a break my ass! There are only six boys in our class. If you don't go, who will?" Zhao Feng grabbed him.

Li Mubai sighed silently and resignedly stood on the field.

The opposing team was still chattering away, organizing their formation.

"Xing Yi, shall we go?"

"No, you guys fight." Xing Yi waved his hand in refusal, looking somewhat uneasy.

"Stop pretending, come on over!"

Two boys, one on each side, supported him and dragged him onto the field.

"Damn it..." Xing Yi cursed under his breath, his face grim.

The two teams stood facing each other, and the atmosphere of excitement among the spectators was instantly ignited.

"What's going on? Why are you so agitated all of a sudden?" a student who was unaware of the situation asked in a low voice.

"Don't you know?"

"What do you know? Stop keeping me in suspense and tell me."

"Do you remember last month when Xing Yi from our class got into a fight and was made to go home and reflect on his actions for a week?"

"I remember, is it related to this?"

"Yeah, the guy he fought was in Class 3, I think his name was Li something..."

"Li Mubai," a calm voice reminded him.

"Yes, yes, Li Mubai! Thank you..." Her words of thanks caught in her throat. When she realized that the person who reminded her was Xie Shu, she immediately fell silent and quickly pulled her companion away quietly.

"Xie Shu, do you think Xing Yi might try to retaliate?" Chen Qiuhe asked worriedly.

Xie Shu remained silent, his gaze calmly fixed on the field.

Deng Yi looked at the field, where the boys shook hands with each other, but Xing Yi deliberately ignored Li Mubai, not even bothering to be polite. She couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions.

She used to think about bringing Xing Yi and Xie Shu together! To be honest, she was quite conflicted. She wanted Xie Shu to be less lonely and aloof, but she was also worried that dating would affect her studies.

Perhaps she's worrying unnecessarily; Xie Shu sees things more clearly than she does. Things are alright for now, it's just that the future is a bit uncertain…

A sharp whistle pulled her back to reality. After discussing it with the other boys, Li Mubai was chosen to come on as a substitute in the second half.

He jogged off the field, and Chen Qiuhe immediately waved to him. Li Mubai then sat down next to Xie Shu, and the shade instantly dispelled the heat on the field.

Xing Yi was asked to play the entire match. He glanced at the sidelines before looking away.

The PE teacher took the basketball, walked to the center of the court, bent down, and patted it.

Xing Yi glanced at Jiao Yong, who was eager to try, and then slowly turned his gaze back to the basketball. Everyone held their breath.

A whistle blew through the air, and the basketball was tossed high into the air!

Seizing the opportunity, they leaped into the air and slapped the ball towards their own half of the court, giving their team the first point!