Song Anan blinked in surprise. "Huh?"
She was completely bewildered and had no idea how to react.
With a smile in his eyes, Pei Kuang explained, "That day I went with Li Xiang. He said I just got back to the country and wanted to take to et so alumni."
"Oh," Song Anan let out.
His words served to explain why he had said earlier that he wasn't close with Zhang Han but still went to her birthday party.
But what about the next sentence?
"As for how I knew you would be there," Pei Kuang pointed at Song Anan, then pointed at himself, "I'm sure you can understand, given that many people at our dical school..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but his aning was quite clear.
Song Anan imdiately understood and nodded heavily.
Of course, because of the rumors about them being a couple, even Li Sirui and the others would tease her about it in front of her, so Pei Kuang's side was certainly no exception.
That senior Li Xiang seed quite close with senior Zhang Han. If he had heard from Zhang Han that she would be there, he would certainly have taken the opportunity to tease them about the rumors.
When thought of this way, it made sense.
Song Anan let out an "Oh" and felt a little embarrassed that she had misunderstood.
So she took the initiative to change the subject, "Senior Pei, have you gotten used to being back?"
Pei Kuang nodded lightly and smiled back, "It's alright. Just really busy at the hospital. Haven't had ti to look around since getting back."
After that, he suddenly asked, "I heard our school has changed a lot. Is that right?"
Song Anan thought about it seriously and nodded, "It has changed a lot. Senior can walk around if you have ti. The new library at the east campus was just completed last year. Our dical school also built a new laboratory building."
"Is that so?" Pei Kuang seed a bit surprised. "Then it'd be good if I can take a look around later. Would it be convenient for you to show around, junior?"
Without thinking too much about it, Song Anan readily agreed.
The second cafeteria was near the east campus anyway, so they'd be passing by later. It worked out conveniently.
Following this topic, the two chatted about so things regarding their school.
By the ti they left the cafeteria, half an hour had passed.
According to their original plan, they were going to go straight to get milk tea. But Pei Kuang said he just ate and wanted to walk around first before going, otherwise he wouldn't be able to drink anything now.
Song Anan thought that made sense, so she took Pei Kuang walking casually around campus.
In four years, while it was an exaggeration to say the school had changed trendously, there were still so differences. At first, Song Anan introduced things to Pei Kuang, but slowly, it turned into Pei Kuang telling her about them instead.
Especially when it ca to matters regarding their dical school, what Pei Kuang knew far exceeded her.
Plus, he was quite interesting when he spoke, and Song Anan beca more and more engrossed in listening, to the point she felt a tinge of reluctance when he finished.
Walking like this, the two gradually beca much more familiar with each other.
Song Anan was also no longer as reserved as before. "Senior, which departnt are you in?"
Pei Kuang glanced at her and chuckled, "Really ought to let those people hear this."
Song Anan let out a "huh", not quite understanding his aning.
Let who hear what?
The corners of Pei Kuang's lips curled up in a barely discernible smile. He said teasingly, "Let the ones who spread rumors about us hear. If they knew that they turned inside out on the forums, yet the people involved still know nothing about each other, I wonder if they'd still have the nerve to gossip."
Song Anan was confused for a few seconds before realizing what he ant.
Because of the rumors about them being a couple, there were no shortage of threads about them on their school forums, which naturally included introductions to basic information about them.
She had skimd her own before, but didn't pay much attention to Pei Kuang's.
Song Anan scratched her head. "Sorry, I didn't notice much."
Pei Kuang laughed lightly. "No need to apologize. It's normal not to care. I was just joking, don't take it seriously."
Song Anan shook her head to indicate she wouldn't.
Pei Kuang smiled and finally answered her question, "I'm in cardiothoracic surgery."
When Song Anan heard he was in cardiothoracic surgery, her eyes instantly widened in surprise. "Senior, you're in cardiothoracic surgery?!"
Seeing her react so dramatically, Pei Kuang was puzzled. "What's wrong? Is there an issue?"
Song Anan quickly waved her hands. "No, no issue. I was just a bit surprised."
She was only in her second year and hadn't gotten to selecting a specialty yet. But from the day she decided to study dicine, the direction she wanted was cardiothoracic surgery.
Becoming an outstanding cardiothoracic surgeon was Song Anan's lifelong dream.
Pei Kuang also seed surprised when he heard this and couldn't help laughing. "What a coincidence. That's my dream too."
"Yeah, what a coincidence!" Song Anan heavily agreed.
Then she pursed her lips and looked at Pei Kuang, "Senior, in the future when I have professional questions, can I consult you about them?"
Pei Kuang nodded and smiled gently. His tone was sowhat nonchalant. "I wouldn't presu to instruct, but I will spare no effort in answering any questions my junior may have."
After that, he tilted his head slightly and smiled downwards. "Now we can be considered colleagues of a sort. We really should keep in closer contact from now on."
Song Anan readily agreed, "Yes, we should keep in contact!"
Possibly from being too elated, Song Anan visibly cheered up. The smile in her eyes and on her face seed about to spill out.
Her entire being emanated a brightened aura, appearing especially open and cheerful.
Pei Kuang glanced at her from the corner of his eye every now and then, unable to stop the corners of his own lips from quirking up as well.
The two strolled around campus for a long ti before finally arriving at the milk tea stall outside the second cafeteria, just managing to make it before closing ti.
It was good they didn't co any later, otherwise they wouldn't have been able to get any drinks.
"Senior, here's your lemon tea," Song Anan handed Pei Kuang the beverage he ordered.
Pei Kuang accepted the lemon tea with a smile. "You covered the bill today. Next ti it'll be my treat."
Song Anan quickly waved her hands. Just a al and one drink didn't even add up to 50 yuan. What was this about her covering the bill?
Pei Kuang had really helped her by answering so many of her questions tonight. He even said he would compile a reading list for her when he got ho.
Song Anan was truly grateful. She had already started ntally planning where to treat him to an expensive al to show thanks, so how could she possibly let Pei Kuang treat her?
After leaving the cafeteria, the two passed by the school track field on their way back.
Many people were out for walks and exercise at this ti, making the field appear quite lively.
Pei Kuang went to take a work call at the side. Song Anan didn't wander far either, just waiting for him by so parallel bars.
She took out her phone to check her ssages. Li Sirui had asked in the group chat when she was coming back.
After casually replying, she had just put her phone away when she heard footsteps behind her.
Thinking it was Pei Kuang returning, Song Anan turned around, about to say sothing. But instead of Pei Kuang, she was t with the face of a stranger.
The male student was tall and slender, dressed in athletic clothing, giving off a very refreshing and clean impression.
"Excuse , may I add you on WeChat?" The male student seed rather bashful, his entire face flushed red to the tips of his ears.
Song Anan was taken aback. Seeing the phone he held out, she finally realized what was going on.
She slightly nodded at the student. "Sorry, it's not very convenient."
The male student let out an "Ah", seemingly not expecting such a direct rejection.
But seeing Song Anan's reluctance, a flash of regret crossed his face. He didn't persist, only politely responding with an "Alright" before turning to leave.
After the male student's departure, Song Anan instinctively let out a breath.
Getting asked for her WeChat by strangers on the street wasn't her first ti encountering this.
But she still wasn't used to it.
Whether she was used to it or not, her principle regarding these matters was to firmly and decisively refuse, as dragging it out wouldn't be good for either party.
Song Anan turned around, originally wanting to see if Pei Kuang was done with his call. But who would've thought, he happened to be right behind her.
She couldn't help being startled. "Senior, when did you co back? Are you done with your call?"
Pei Kuang nodded lightly. "I'm done. I saw soone was talking to you and didn't want to interrupt."
"Oh," Song Anan let out, then didn't know what else to say, only able to repeat, "Oh."
The two paused for a few seconds.
Pei Kuang asked, "Shall we go?"
Song Anan nodded. "Let's go."
Crossing the track field, the two walked onto a wide road.
It was already quite late, with few people on the road. The two strolled side by side, their shadows drawn long by the streetlights.
Pei Kuang suddenly spoke up, "Junior sister, you seem to be very popular at school."
Song Anan turned her head to look at him, catching the teasing expression on his face.
After spending the evening together, she had truly beco more familiar with Pei Kuang, and spoke to him without her previous reservations.
"Senior brother is also very popular. Although you haven't been in China these past few years, your na has always been on our school's confession wall," she replied, a touch of playfulness in her tone. Clearly, she was responding to his teasing.
"I'm alright, I think junior sister is more popular than ."
"No no no, senior brother is more popular."
"..."
The two bantered back and forth, eventually laughing together.
Pei Kuang chuckled lightly, "Would you say we're like those 'business partnerships' talked about online?"
Song Anan thought for a mont and laughed, "I guess we are."
They exchanged a glance and laughed again.
After parting from Pei Kuang, Song Anan went straight back to her dorm.
Since it was the weekend, only Li Sirui was in the dorm. Cheng Ke had gone ho since she was from the area, and Cai Xiaodi was visiting a friend at another school and wouldn't be back tonight.
"Weren't you back from the library already? Did you go again?" Li Sirui asked casually.
Song Anan shook her head, "No, I didn't go back. Senior brother Pei ca by."
"Which senior brother Pei? I don't know him..." Li Sirui trailed off, suddenly stunned, "You don't an that senior brother Pei?"
Song Anan nodded.
Li Sirui imdiately stood up from her chair, "See, see! I told you he was interested in you. I knew my ship would sail."
Song Anan quickly explained, "Sirui, it's really not what you think. Senior brother Pei ca by because he wanted to eat at our cafeteria. He doesn't have a al card, so he asked for help."
Clearly not believing her, Li Sirui asked, "Then what did you do after eating?"
Song Anan didn't hide anything and told her everything honestly.
She emphasized how Pei Kuang had helped answer many of her questions and recomnd books.
See, they had mainly discussed academic matters the whole night. Where was this notion of him pursuing her coming from?
Their interaction was just a normal senior-junior relationship. She acted the sa with many other senior brothers and sisters.
Besides, Pei Kuang hadn't done anything inappropriate at all. It really wasn't what Li Sirui imagined.
However, no matter how earnestly Song Anan explained, Li Sirui maintained her knowing look.
She helplessly shook her head.
Oh well, just chalk it up to her shipping obsession.
For the next period of ti in June, Song Anan was busy preparing for her final exams.
During this ti, she and Pei Kuang chatted briefly over WeChat a few tis. He sent over the curated book list and so precious specialized materials.
Song Anan was very grateful to him, silently resolving to treat him to a nice al when she had the chance.
After finals ended, sumr vacation arrived.
This sumr break between sophomore and senior year would be their last long vacation. Once senior year started, they would begin clinical rotations in hospitals, and every year after would only get busier.
However, Song Anan did not go back ho to S City this sumr.
Her eldest brother and sister-in-law had to go abroad for work matters, while Song Linchuan was not ho either. Going back alone didn't seem appealing, so she decided to stay at school instead.
The school library and study rooms remained open the first month of sumr break, so she could conveniently read through the books Pei Kuang had recomnded right on campus.
But because her decision to stay was so last-minute, Song Anan hadn't applied for campus housing. She could only stay at Song Linchuan's place, which was very close to school. She would co over in the mornings and go back at night, eating simple lunches around campus.
About a week later.
One day, Song Anan ca back early, around 5 pm rather than her usual 8 pm.
Getting out of the taxi at the community gate and entering the complex, she spotted a familiar figure in the distance.
"Senior brother?" Song Anan called out tentatively.
The person ahead turned around - it really was Pei Kuang.
He also lived in this complex!
Seeing Song Anan, Pei Kuang looked surprised as well. "You didn't go ho for vacation?"
They had previously discussed her plans to return ho for sumr, so he assud she had left.
Song Anan replied, "Sothing ca up with my family, so I decided last minute."
"Senior brother, you live in this complex too?"
Pei Kuang murmured affirmation, smiling, "What a coincidence. I recognized this complex last year when I watched your show."
At the ti, he had been quite surprised. He bought this place before going abroad, so it really was quite a coincidence.
Song Anan thought it was serendipitous indeed.
But she was even more surprised that Pei Kuang had watched the variety show she used to be on!
He did not seem the type to watch entertainnt shows at all.
"You have a cat now?" Song Anan asked curiously, eyeing the cat carrier he held.
Pei Kuang lifted the cat carrier in his hand, "No, a stray cat near the hospital got injured. I bought a carrier in case I can bring the little guy in to get checked tomorrow."
Song Anan already liked cats to begin with, and instantly took interest upon hearing this. She peppered Pei Kuang with questions.
Was the kitten badly hurt? Which hospital was it near? Would they be able to find it again tomorrow?
After patiently answering everything, Pei Kuang smoothly asked, "Are you free tomorrow? I plan to look for it after work. Want to co along?"
Song Anan's eyes lit up, "Can I?"
The corners of Pei Kuang's lips quirked up as he gently laughed, "Of course."
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