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Peng Yihui stared, captivated by the charming expressions dancing in her eyes and on her face. Her smile outshone the whole scene awash in the mood of spring. He was so taken aback that he momentarily zoned out, unable to catch what Mu Xiangwan was saying, only managing to reply with a dazed smile.
"Alright, I need to head back now, how about you?" she asked.
"Er, I, I need to go back too. Shall we go together? I can carry your drawing board for you." His family had come with him, but upon bumping into his classmate he had bid them farewell.
The nearest exit from their location was the newly built palace gate. This was where Mu Xiangwan had parked her car, a short walk away. Since they were on the same path, she accepted his offer without a second thought and handed him her drawing board.