Song Lei was oblivious to everyone's gossip about her, and even if she knew, she wouldn't care.
Classmates are just companions on a part of the journey, destined to go their separate ways after high school graduation. Even if there are class reunions, few attend.
While Chiang Yi and the others were huffing and puffing as they rode their bikes to school, Song Lei had just finished her shower, was sitting at the dining table eating breakfast, and watching an American TV series.
Although her English was good, she at least wanted people to know how she was improving; besides, it doubled as relaxation.
After eating breakfast, she washed her bowl on impulse and then grabbed her backpack and walked to school.
Song Lei left the house every day at 7:10 am. It took her until 7:15 am to reach the school gates and until 7:18 am to get to her class. After tidying her desk briefly, she started studying.
