The Same Level
Translated by newbienoona
Edited and proofread by greenapple
He can clearly see An Chuxia despite the cafe’s reflective window. He can also see Mo Xinwei.
“How?” Han Qilu stops and questions himself. He dared to protect Basa Li until An Chuxia’s safety was compromised. Her eyes inadvertently fall on him. Cold. This isn’t a good sign.
He quickly looks back at Basa Li and says, “Go to the classroom and don’t follow me.”
She looks at him sheepishly, fearing he would talk to her about last night. She bites her tongue, and reluctantly bows her head and walks toward
the building. They’re in the same class, and they’ll eventually see each other.
“Huh?” Meng Xiaonan is surprised to see Chuxia sitting with Mo Xinwei. She knew since the day she started her classes, that An Chuxia and Mo Xinwei aren’t on friendly terms. But what’s going on? They’re sitting together, peacefully.
Chuxia notes Meng Xiaonan’s puzzled expression. An Chuxia waves at her and calls her to their table. “Starting today, these two are my comrades. Say hello.”
They have been friends long enough to understand each other without explanation. Xiaonan pulls up a chair and sits next to An
An Chuxia. Then, she reaches out and grabs Mo Xinwei’s hand and shakes it vigorously. “Nice meeting you, friend.”
To say Mo Xinwei looked like she ate a dozen lumps of stool is putting it mildly. Her mouth twitches and throws away Meng Xiaonan’s hand. An Chuxia says, “What, you don’t want Meng Xiaonan around? Then I won’t cooperate.”
Mo Xinwei waves her hand and pats An Chuxia’s shoulder. She smiles and says, “Don’t be angry with me. I’m not afraid of this girl, but I’m worried she won’t understand!”
Mo Xinwei’s anger lessens, but she continues to stare coldly at
coldly at Xiaonan. “I don’t see why we should be called friends. We aren’t in the same grade.”
Mo Xinewei and Taoqiu look at each other and stand up to leave the cafe. Taoqiu leaves her phone number on the table. Now that they share a common enemy, their personal grudges need to be set aside.
“She may be a grade ahead of me but her mentality is the same as mine! What’s with that attitude, really!” Meng Xiaonan sulks the moment Mo Xinwei leaves. An Chuxia puckers her lips.
An Chuxia remains noncommittal. She takes a sip of the coffee and the coffee and realizes it tastes so much better than the instant coffee she drinks. It tastes completely different.
“Yes.” She puts down the cup and asks Meng Xiaonan. “I had no time to ask you, how did yesterday’s exam turn out? You were able to meet with Basa Li, right?”
Meng Xiaonan sits across from An Chuxia, and looks at her with triumph. “What would happen if I told you I’ve gotten to know her?”
“I’d say very good!” An Chuxia glows. “I can’t wait to meet with you after school this evening! How about we meet at the library?”