Wang Muman had already adapted well to high school life. Apart from the geography problems that often troubled her, Wang Muman seemed to have a hard time understanding geography, always needing a long time to figure it out, but feeling happy once she did.
This day, geography class had just ended. "Gao Xinhan, can you stop dropping your pen all the time? Out of politeness, I pick it up for you every day, and please stop whining about your breakup, aren't you annoying!" the girl sitting in front of Gao Xinhan said, turning her head. He Lele looked at Wang Muman, sensing the scent of gossip. Gao Xinhan got angry as soon as he heard the word "breakup," "Did I ask you to pick up my pen for me? Was I begging you or coercing you? And I'm telling you, can't you just learn to block it out yourself?" "Are you a bit sick? I helped you pick up your pen and you don't even say thank you. I know about your pathetic situation, you deserve it!" "Hey, hey, hey, everyone, stop. Class is about to start, don't hurt each other's feelings." Li Wei spoke up to mediate. The girl turned back directly.
He Lele became energized by this. Every time class ended, she would go to the restroom to look for gossip. Relying on her sociable personality, she finally told Wang Muman at dinner, "That Gao Xinhan had a girlfriend in junior high, and they both got into the same high school. But she later found out that Gao Xinhan always told her which girls were good-looking and which girls had good figures, thought he was a scumbag, and broke up with him." He Lele shook her head. "So that's the kind of person he is!" Wang Muman said, a little surprised. "This matter suddenly stopped, but it will definitely erupt again in the future." He Lele nodded in agreement. "Forget it, let's eat, it doesn't concern us." Wang Muman picked up a fried chicken leg for He Lele.
The evening study session was very peaceful. On the day before the National Day holiday, the classroom was filled with the joy of vacation. There were already a few assignments on the blackboard, and practice test papers were handed out, making it feel less like a holiday and more like a change of scenery for doing homework. Teacher Xu gave instructions during the last class and then told everyone to pack up and go home.
Her brother was already waiting at the school gate. Wang Muman glanced at the car and lowered her eyes. "Father will be here in a while. We'll wait for him at the restaurant. I bought you a dress online, and I consulted a few female colleagues for their opinions. Try it on when we get back." Wang Muman hummed in response but was thinking about her father's appearance, wondering if he had aged another year, if he had changed.
Soon they arrived home. Wang Muman looked at the vibrant color, a little surprised. "This is too red, brother." "Try it on quickly, see my taste." Wang Mujin urged her. Wang Muman had no choice but to take it.
She changed and came out, wearing a red dress that made her skin appear fairer, revealing her swan-like neck, making her noble and eye-catching. "See, I told you it would look good. Your brother's taste is indeed good." Wang Muman looked at herself in the mirror. She did look good, but it was too conspicuous. She decided to wear it for the school performance next time. Wang Muman hung it up. Wang Mujin wanted to know why she wasn't wearing it, but thinking that she should be more presentable to meet their father, he said nothing. "Brother, which colleague's opinion was it? Not bad!" Wang Muman suddenly asked. "Uh, just a good-looking colleague. I thought she must have good taste because she dresses well." Wang Mujin recalled. "So that's how it is. Thank that sister for me." Wang Muman looked at her brother's reddened ear tips, seeming to have understood something.