As the final exams approached, most elective courses had ended, and the remaining time for core subjects was mostly used for self-study.
Most day students at the school began to gradually return to the dormitories, burning the midnight oil. During busy study times, the three hottest places on campus were the library, the study room, and the cafeteria.
Zhao Meimei and her friends loved going to Cafeteria No. 4 because the chef's dishes were delicious and particularly popular at school. When it was time to eat, everyone rushed there, afraid that if they were a step slower, they wouldn't get the tasty food.
As soon as class was over at noon, Zhao Meimei immediately walked with Peng Hui and Qian Simeng, arm in arm, hurrying to the cafeteria to eat.
Zhao Meimei walked in the middle, looking down to send a message to Shi Yang, while Peng Hui and Qian Simeng flanked her like crutches, guiding the way and urging, "Hurry up, stop texting, or we won't get any beef stew with tomatoes!"
