Chapter 150: Self-Introduction Under the Morning Sun

Yi Min pretended to be the class monitor, and the key was that he actually succeeded.

Because no classmate would specifically go out of their way to expose such a boring issue, he also did his best to shoulder the responsibilities of a class cadre.

Taking roll, arranging lodging rooms, and gathering everyone for meals—he actively participated in every tedious task, and even Yang Tianxing was surprised by his enthusiasm.

"Number Six, why have you changed your personality today..."

Before Yang Tianxing could even finish his sentence, he was interrupted by Yi Min: "When you have time, remember to do more things; you're the only one in the class who is so idle."

Yang Tianxing was chatting and smoking with the middle-aged owner of the guesthouse, occasionally picking up grains of rice from the ground to toss to the chicks in the courtyard; he was stunned for a moment upon hearing Yi Min's words, thinking to himself that Number Six was truly acting strangely.

"Dong'er, for the sake of the classmates' dietary health and tastes, lead me to the kitchen to take a look."

Yi Min had just finished scolding Yang Tianxing and was now calling over the girl with the thick braids from earlier to do something else; Dong'er was likely her name.

"Alright, please follow me."

The young girl nimbly led Yi Min toward the kitchen, and the middle-aged owner said with a smile: "Your class monitor is truly responsible."

"Right? I think so too."

Yang Tianxing continued to tease the chicks in his unhurried manner.

Just like that, after tidying up their luggage, adapting to the environment, and chatting together, it was soon time to eat.

Over 50 people occupied several wooden tables; the dishes were all home-style cooking—braised pork, potatoes, eggplant, and tomato egg soup—the flavors were a bit heavy, but they went perfectly with rice.

Yang Tianxing habitually looked for a certain figure and discovered he didn't see her; He Yulin walked over and said: "Jiaoyue might be carsick; she's lying on the bed resting."

Yang Tianxing was a bit surprised: "She never used to get carsick."

He Yulin curled her lips: "Her health has always been very good, but ever since that incident four months ago, she has often felt chest tightness; I suppose it's psychological trauma."

"That incident four months ago" was the "Shura Field" during the quarantine; later, Xiao Zhiliao transferred campuses, and Yang Tianxing hadn't really gone home all summer, staying at school the whole time to keep Liu Jiaoyue company.

In fact, until now, neither of them had ever mentioned that incident again; one could even say they were both carefully and deliberately avoiding it.

Yang Tianxing was silent for a moment, then said: "I'll get some food and take it up to her."

According to the previous lodging arrangements, the girls were all on the second floor and the boys were all on the third; Yang Tianxing carried the prepared food up to the second-floor room.

After knocking "dong, dong, dong," Liu Jiaoyue asked from inside: "Hello, who is it?"

"Me."

Yang Tianxing said in a low voice, and immediately heard the sound of slippers coming to open the door.

Opening the door, Yang Tianxing indeed found that Liu Jiaoyue's complexion was somewhat pale, no longer the rosy color of the past, and even her usually clear peach-blossom eyes were a bit gray and dim.

"Are you carsick?"

Yang Tianxing held Liu Jiaoyue's small hand.

"Yes, a little bit dizzy."

Although the two had known each other for over a year, Liu Jiaoyue was still a bit nervous about such intimate actions.

However, with no outsiders present, she didn't pull away; she gently closed the door and sat on the edge of the bed, placing her legs side-by-side, looking up at Yang Tianxing with her small face.

"Eat a little, okay?" Yang Tianxing said.

He held Liu Jiaoyue with one hand and gently rubbed her smooth cheek with the other.

Liu Jiaoyue's cheek rested perfectly in his palm—a true "palm-sized face"—with a pair of soft, full red lips, a plump nose, a high bridge, and thin eyebrows that looked as if they had been sculpted; the lines of her cheeks were gentle and serene.

Liu Jiaoyue felt a bit embarrassed being watched and was just about to lower her head when Yang Tianxing suddenly pecked her lips with a "baji" sound, then said with a smile: "Let's eat, I'll feed you."

"I can do it myself..."

"I said I'll feed you!"

"Oh, oh, okay~"

Next, Yang Tianxing picked up the bowl and used a spoon to feed her bit by bit; Liu Jiaoyue was a bit embarrassed and had to turn her head away when chewing and swallowing, but fortunately, the food was finally finished.

"They'll be playing cards and such tonight, so don't go join them; we have to get up very early tomorrow to watch the sunrise, so you should rest up here."

After Yang Tianxing gave his instructions and left with the dishes, Liu Jiaoyue sat alone on the bed, thinking of the thoughtfulness Yang Tianxing had shown while feeding her just now, and suddenly felt that her chest didn't feel as tight anymore.

However, after Yang Tianxing went downstairs, he found that the first floor had already finished cleaning up; all the dishes had been eaten clean, not even the sauce was left—truly the appetite of young people.

Yi Min was standing in the middle, saying loudly: "Tonight is free time, but you cannot leave this courtyard; anyone who wants to go out must ask the class monitor for leave. We wake up at 4 o'clock tomorrow morning to hike up the mountain to watch the sunrise; I hope everyone won't be late..."

While Xiao Yi was speaking, that girl named "Dong'er" looked at him with a face full of reverence.

Yang Tianxing nodded; Number Six is capable, using my name to pick up girls.

Starting after 8 o'clock in the evening, led by Song Fei and Liu Lei, a table of card players was indeed formed immediately; some who didn't want to play cards were watching TV, and others stayed directly in their rooms.

Yang Tianxing was so hungry he felt faint, and just as he was about to find the girl Dong'er to cook him a little something, Yi Min intercepted them like a god descending from heaven, looking at Yang Tianxing with a vigilant expression and saying: "What are you doing?"

"I..."

Yang Tianxing thought to himself, is there any need to be this protective? She might not even be following you yet; besides, for this type of girl, I don't even pick up the same kind twice—Liu Jiaoyue is the top-tier version of this type of girl, so why would I be so idle as to flirt with another one?

"I'm hungry, get me something to eat."

Yang Tianxing said directly.

"You didn't eat when we were eating earlier, and now you're hungry again; you have absolutely no sense of collectivism."

Yi Min scolded Yang Tianxing for a moment, then hurriedly said to Dong'er: "Sorry to trouble you for a bowl of egg noodles, thank you."

"Coming right up."

Dong'er didn't refuse and immediately went to the kitchen to light the fire.

When only the two of them were left, Yi Min immediately changed his expression, fawning as he said: "Sorry, Brother Yang, the first time I saw Dong'er, I felt like I had met an angel; she is so kind..."

"Do you take me for a fool?"

Yang Tianxing interrupted directly: "If you want to show off, just say so, don't find so many excuses. I'll give you two this stage; back at school, you owe me a pack of Su cigarettes."

Yi Min gritted his teeth: "Deal!"

Soon, Dong'er brought over a bowl of steaming hand-pulled noodles, and Yi Min immediately straightened his back: "Finish eating and rest early; we have to get up very early tomorrow morning."

At four o'clock sharp the next morning, it was still pitch black in the dead of night, the sound of frogs croaking one after another, the moon hanging in the sky, and the 50-plus students of Public Administration Class 2 began to gather in the courtyard.

Miss Dong'er is the guide; she will lead the way to the Cool Terrace of Yellow Mountain to watch the sunrise.

Most people were still being shouted awake from their dreams; although watching the sunrise was something agreed upon long ago, many were not very willing, muttering to themselves one by one.

Yi Min tried hard to maintain order, but he had no prestige, and basically no one gave him any face, all standing lazily in the courtyard.

Yang Tianxing checked the time; just gathering took half an hour, and he was annoyed, walking straight up and cursing: "What the hell are you noisy for? Everyone stand properly for me, damn it! Xie Silu is so young and could get up, are you all babies?"

The effect was obvious as soon as Yang Tianxing spoke; the messy group immediately quieted down, and Yang Tianxing lifted his chin, signaling for Yi Min to continue speaking.

Yi Min cast a grateful glance, and after he loudly called the roll, the group began to climb the mountain accompanied by the starlight.

Originally thinking that waking up at 4 o'clock was already very early, who knew that after arriving at the Cool Terrace, Yang Tianxing discovered that the better viewing spots had all been occupied by others.

Some people even brought tents to sleep here, just for that moment of sunrise on Yellow Mountain.

Without waiting too long, someone nearby said: "It's coming out, it's coming out!"

Yang Tianxing looked over and saw a white dot appear on the distant horizon; as time passed, the area of the white dot grew larger, and the color changed from white to golden yellow, then to orange, and finally, a dazzling red glow hung on the horizon.

Immediately after, the sun slowly rose from the sea of clouds, and suddenly the Cool Terrace was filled with ten thousand rays of light and flowing colors; the mountains seemed to be draped in golden armor, and the Guest-Greeting Pine seemed to be sprinkled with broken gold.

Many people were cheering loudly; in fact, it was just an ordinary sunrise, but here there was a special sense of ritual, and even this group of students from Public Management Class 2 were very excited.

Yang Tianxing looked at Liu Jiaoyue; she was also pursing her lips and smiling, the red glow reflecting on her flawless face, like another morning sun.

"How about this, let's hold an activity."

Yang Tianxing walked to the front and said loudly: "Do you still remember before the military training last year, how we introduced ourselves? Now, under this brilliant morning sun, everyone will introduce themselves again."

"Good!"

This proposal received everyone's support; Yang Tianxing could always strike the right chord at the appropriate time.

The first to go up was Zhang Xiaoxian; she was also the first to introduce herself last year.

"Hello everyone, my name is Zhang Xiaoxian, I come from Pengcheng City, Sudong Province..."

Before she finished, she "puffed" and laughed first; it was clear that everyone in front of her were familiar classmates.

Everyone laughed along; this kind of introduction was a bit funny, a bit entertaining, and also had a touch of solemnity.

A year has passed, have everyone changed?