Ring ring ring, the fourth class ends.
Jiang Nian, who skipped an entire class under the guise of a made-up excuse, walked out from the empty cafeteria with a satisfied face, patting his stomach, and went against the crowd rushing for meals in the sunlight.
The golden sun shone through the thick branches and leaves of the tall green tree, casting mottled shadows on the ping-pong table.
He walked past it, squinting slightly as he looked up. He couldn't figure out why Lao Liu was so intent on Yu Tongjie, but at least he managed to secure something.
The right to take one or two days off from evening self-study per week.
Although there were many restrictions, like needing to report in advance and taking photos to clock in, it wasn't a problem for Jiang Nian.
Anyway, it was uncertain if Yu Tongjie could pass the big exam at the end of the month; getting away with one leave request was worth it, and enjoying a second of comfort was a second well-spent.
