Li Beinian took a shower and changed into a clean set of clothes before heading downstairs with her damp hair.
The long hair that fell over her shoulders was wet and plastered in clumps. The slightly curled ends of her hair were tangled and beautiful under the sun.
Everyone rested after the run. The girls walked in small groups, heading for the cafeteria.
The cafeteria wasn’t far from the dormitory. Immediately, they could see people in the distance.
Having spotted Li Beinian walking ahead in light footsteps, Liu Wei called out, “Beinian, are you alright?”
When Li Beinian saw Liu Wei, she felt a little guilty and said, “I’m fine. I’ve just taken a shower. Are you guys done?”
“We were done awhile ago.” Liu Wei fanned herself. “Let’s go eat.”
“Yes, yes. Coincidentally, I have something to ask you!” Wang Shao was one of the girls who were on better terms with Li Beinian.
She walked behind Li Beinian and pushed her along, saying. “We can go out during the break in the afternoon. We’ve planned to go and buy a few things. Do you want to come with us?”
Li Beinian felt a little awkward.
She had planned to go over to Mu Xichen’s place!
However, the number of people around them was increasing and more people were looking their way.
Ma Zheng saw her and ran up to her. “Beinian, how are you doing?”
“Yeah, are you alright?” Jiang Chun asked. “You’ve even showered!”
Feeling a little guilty, Li Beinian coughed lightly and said, “Yes, I’m just a little tired. I’m fine now.”
“Quickly have some food. Everyone is resting in the afternoon. Do you want to go out and have some fun tonight?” Another man, Feng Yiran, came over and looked at Li Beinian with glistening eyes.
It was the first time the boys had seen Li Beinian in such a disheveled state.
Her small almond-shaped face was covered by her long seaweed-like hair, making her look especially petite.
However, she looked different from when she would be in her usual military uniform and heroic demeanor. Li Beinian looked especially feminine this way.
Among this lineup, many people were attracted by Li Beinian’s appearance.
Having overheard Feng Yiran’s suggestion, they all echoed, “It’s a rare chance for us to get out. Shall we go together?”
“Okay. Tell tonight’s kitchen staff that we won’t be eating at the base. Let’s go out for a gathering.”
“Xiao Guan, Xiao Zhao, Wang Shao, let’s go. Let’s all go together.”
Wang Shao was in the same group as Feng Yiran. She wasn’t too pleased on hearing this. “Xiao Guan is Xiao Guan, and Xiao Zhao is Xiao Zhao. When it comes to me, why do you have to use my full name? You address Beinian by her given name only too.”
Feng Yiran was a little embarrassed. He said with a serious expression, “I address Li Xueqing by her full name too..”
Everyone burst into laughter, then shoving and stumbling along, entered the cafeteria.
Li Beinian felt cornered. With so many people watching her, it was difficult for her to decline.
Just like that, she was pushed to the front of the group.
As they were queuing, the ever gossipy and nosy Wang Shao asked, “When did you first meet Leader Mu?”
This was the same question that the others had, so she didn’t bother lowering her voice.
Li Beinian felt a little uncomfortable being stared at this way. She said nervously, “We’ve known each other for a long time, but we’re not that close.”
“Ah, then do you know if he has a girlfriend?” Wang Shao asked again.
This question put Li Beinian in a difficult position.
Should she say yes or no?