The sky remained gloomy, with no sign of sunlight.

A light drizzle persisted into the next day, filling the air with a dampness that made everyone feel uncomfortable.

“Morning, Ning Chu!”

The ever-energetic husky girl, Yan Xinya, enthusiastically rushed over and clung to Ning Chu’s arm.

Ning Chu’s face showed her lack of enthusiasm as Yan Xinya rubbed her cheek against her, making her face sting a bit from the rough contact.

“What’s up? Feeling down?”

“No, I’m fine.”

“Then why didn’t you push me away?”

With that, Ning Chu pressed her palm against Yan Xinya’s face and gently pushed …