Just over a week left until the final exams, and the atmosphere in the class is heavy and oppressive. Early morning self-study has changed from memorizing concepts and vocabulary to independent study.
Those who haven't finished their homework are frantically scribbling, copying, and guessing; those who have met their task quota dive into workbooks, some provided by the teachers, some bought personally. Once done, they pile up the parts they don't understand to chase after teachers for answers.
Zhao Meimei entered the classroom a bit earlier than usual. As she settled down, Wang Jiayue quickly approached and asked, "Meimei, where's Xu Xu?"
Zhao Meimei was stunned, then remembered Xu Xu always took the same bus to school with her every morning. Usually, she leaned out the bus window and shouted for Xu Xu to hurry onto the bus.
Zhao Meimei: "My brother drove me this morning, I didn't take the bus."
Wang Jiayue looked concerned: "Oh no, Xu Xu won't be waiting for you, will he?"
