The ringing of the school bell resonated across the campus, with the sunset painting the towering city buildings a deep red.
Wei Yuan and Bao Yun did not leave; instead, they sat side by side on the railing of the Main Building's rooftop, watching the library bathed in the sunset. With the backdrop of the semi-red clouds, their silhouettes seemed destined to accompany each other forever.
Behind them, Peacock crouched in the corner, holding a cigarette, frowning as he looked at it, then mustered the courage to take a puff, only to be choked and cough repeatedly.
He didn't give up but squatted against the wall, taking intermittent drags of the cigarette.
If he turned his head, he would see those two sitting together. Initially, Peacock didn't think there was anything wrong with his current state, but ever since Bao Yun appeared, Peacock found himself spending more and more time alone.
