"The coming-of-age ceremony for Liyang No. 2 High School ends here," Head Teacher Jiang took the microphone and said, "I hope that no matter what difficulties you encounter in the future, you can think back to this day. All the emotions, courage, and original intentions."

"Now, please follow your teachers in order to visit the People's Memorial Hall..."

The process of visiting the People's Memorial Hall was very quiet. It was unclear whether it was because they couldn't recover from the ceremony just now, or because they couldn't find the words to express their feelings towards the heavy history. After following the designated route and finishing the visit, it was already close to three o'clock in the afternoon.

It wasn't until they got on the bus to go to the restaurant for dinner that the group became lively again.

He Chao spoke up, "I want to make it clear now that I refuse to sit at the same table as the sports committee rep later."

With eight people at one table this time, grabbing food was the only way to eat.

After He Chao finished speaking, Liu Cunhao followed closely and raised his hand, saying, "I also refuse."

Luo Wenqiang felt like a ball being kicked back and forth. Based on this trend, he could only join Old Tang and the others at their table. "Hao-zi, don't you love me anymore! What about our promise to love each other!"

"..."

After leading the lively atmosphere, He Chao didn't speak again. He put one hand in his pocket, tilted his head back, and closed his eyes.

Even though everything was black in front of him, the words in Old He's letter gradually appeared.

- I'm afraid you'll get hurt.

- But I believe in you more. How could my son give up because of a little difficulty.

In He Chao's memory, his father was a particularly cool parent. In the past, he used to think that this kind of parenting was inhumane. Whenever he fell, his father never reached out to help him up, saying, "If you have the ability, then lie on the ground for the rest of your life. If you don't, then get up."

As He Chao thought about this, he vaguely sensed something moving beside him. When he opened his eyes, he saw that the little friend next to him had restlessly stuck his finger into the edge of his pocket.

He Chao didn't say anything, he just lay back against the chair and stared at him.

Xie Yu didn't dodge, he just grabbed his hand.

Luo Wenqiang and the others changed the topic from food to hotels. "I plan to do some homework when we go back later..."

"You brought homework? Are you an animal? Didn't you say it can take care of itself?"

"I was just trying to comfort you. Can you really believe comforting words?"

The restaurant's food was not good. A layer of plastic tablecloth was spread on top of a large round tabletop, and there were more than ten such tables in the room. Several groups of people were squeezed in here, and the taste of the food was like cafeteria food.

Despite this, Luo Wenqiang still sat at their table, making everyone nervous.

He Chao was worried that Xie Yu wouldn't be able to stand up to him and reminded him, "Just grab the chopsticks and start eating later, otherwise he won't even leave you any sauce."

Xie Yu took apart his chopsticks and didn't care much, "He can try."

Everyone sitting at the table with Luo Wenqiang sat up straight, ready for battle, as if they were not about to have a meal, but to engage in a war.

Wan Da sat next to Luo Wenqiang and felt that this meal could be recorded in history. While other tables ate quietly and occasionally complained about the food, their table was in chaos.

He Chao threw down his chopsticks in frustration. "Damn it, Hao-zi, stop him. Don't let him have a chance to pick up any more food-"

"Wan Da, stop eating and help out," Liu Cunhao shouted. "Attack his vital points directly!"

Wan Da looked confused. "Vital points? What vital points?"

Xie Yu: "Grab his chopsticks."

Luo Wenqiang was under attack from all sides, pinned down with his face pressed against the table. "Why are you all doing this to me?" he pleaded.

The people at the nearby table were stunned. "Is this what eating looks like? This is too intense."

After a joint effort, they managed to defend the half-plate of grilled fish in the center of the table.

Compared to exquisite dishes and delicacies, this communal meal, with its over-salted taste from the chef's shaky hands, was like a scene from a car crash.

Little did they know, they would never forget this taste for years to come.

The two-day itinerary was quite tight. After having a meal and quickly freshening up, they set off for the temple fair.

Unlike the afternoon, it wasn't as hot. When they got off the bus, a cool breeze even blew in from the lake nearby.

The South Temple was also a unique tourist attraction in the area, and as evening approached, more and more people arrived.

There were vendors pushing carts selling hanging ornaments and jewelry on the street. The red embroidery with tassels hanging below was delicate and exquisite.

There were also elderly people selling river lanterns at stalls. They sat by the lake, hunched over, with their feet on the stone steps.

The customs and traditions here were completely different from those in City A, and it had a somewhat ancient charm to it.

Old Tang was concerned about them. There were a lot of people here, and in a little while, it would be completely dark. He asked several times if they had brought their phones: "...Okay, are you sure you've all got them? Then everyone can split up and do their own thing. We'll meet at the entrance at seven o'clock."

Xie Yu listened, and suddenly felt a tap on his back.

He turned around to see He Chao behind him, making a gesture to leave.

"Where?"

"Anywhere is fine," He Chao replied. "Do you want to stay here and wait for the groups to be assigned?"

Xie Yu remembered the last autumn outing and thought it was better to leave. There were too many people, and it was too bothersome.

Just as Old Tang finished assigning the groups, Liu Cunhao instinctively turned his head to look for the two school big shots, and happened to catch a glimpse of their backs.

The two of them were wearing school uniforms and looked very compatible standing together. They hadn't walked far when He Chao unabashedly reached out and held Xie Yu's hand.