She could feel someone watching her, but no one came up to talk to her; the boys only dared to sneak glances from afar. The girls were also sneaking glances, and their looks didn’t seem very friendly.

However, Olivia Lee didn’t care about those meaningful stares. In her eyes, there was only that old teaching building.

That was where her father and mother met...

Just then, Olivia Lee sensed someone beside her. She turned her head and saw a tall boy standing in front of her, wearing a casual smile: “Olivia Lee, my name is Kevin Carter, I’m the sports committee member of the class. I heard you like soccer—what a coincidence, I like soccer too. I believe we’ll have a lot in common to talk about...”

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“Tsk tsk tsk, Kevin Carter just couldn’t wait...” Sitting at his own desk, Emily Scott twisted around to look outside the classroom. From his spot, he could see Kevin Carter talking to the new girl.

It was noisy during the break, so he couldn’t hear what Kevin Carter was saying. But he could pretty much guess with his knees.

It was nothing more than: You like soccer? What a coincidence, I like soccer too. We have so much in common, I’m sure we’ll get along great... That routine.

“A handsome guy and a pretty girl, a match made in heaven—do you, a monster, have any right to object?” Ryan Howard, sitting next to him, said without even looking up.

Emily Scott glared at Ryan Howard: “Pay me back!”

“What a beautiful day! It rained all night yesterday, but I didn’t expect to see the sun today—such bright sunshine. Ah, sun, I praise you! I want to sing a song for you! The sun comes out...”

His mouth was covered by Emily Scott’s big, chubby hand: “If you keep singing, I’ll really make you pay me back!”

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Olivia Lee politely responded to Kevin Carter’s attempt at conversation, and took a moment to glance at the back door of the classroom. From her angle, she could just see the back of that boy—he was bent over, head down, lying on his desk. She had no idea what he was doing.

That back reminded Olivia Lee of the figure she saw yesterday diving headfirst into the bushes, with only his butt sticking out and wiggling.

Thinking of that scene, Olivia Lee couldn’t help but laugh.

This sudden, blossoming smile stunned everyone nearby, especially Kevin Carter. He was overjoyed inside—she smiled at me! She was amused by what I said! We really are in sync!

With his confidence boosted, Kevin Carter seized the opportunity to invite Olivia Lee: “Here’s the thing, Olivia Lee. This afternoon during PE class, we have a soccer match against Class Three. I hope you can come and watch.”

Olivia Lee had no reason to refuse. She smiled and nodded at Kevin Carter: “Sure.”

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When Kevin Carter returned to his seat, he was immediately surrounded by a group of boys.

Brian Lee was the first to come over, asking excitedly and expectantly, “Kai-ge, Kai-ge, did you succeed?”

Kevin Carter nodded: “She agreed.”

The boys let out a low cheer.

“Wow, I told you, who can resist Kai-ge’s charm?”

“Kai-ge is awesome!”

“Pass the ball to Kai-ge more in the match this afternoon, let him score a hat trick!”

Amid everyone’s cheers, Kevin Carter kept a faint smile, just like the one he had when facing Olivia Lee earlier.

His gaze passed over the people around him, and through the gaps he found that tall, beautiful figure.

That figure was still leaning against the corridor railing, gazing into the distance.

There were many people in the corridor, but in Kevin Carter’s eyes, only that figure was special. It was as if, in a world of pixelated mosaics, there was one person in 4K clarity—abrupt yet beautiful, making his eyes feel cleansed.

This girl was completely different from any other girl Kevin Carter had ever seen.

And she liked soccer, too...

Kevin Carter felt it must be a special kind of fate that brought her to his side.

Chapter 7: Why Do You Like It?

Dongchuan High School has a very beautiful sports field. Wouldn’t it be a waste if only one class used it for PE each period?

So, most of the time, two classes have PE together at Dongchuan High, and sometimes even three classes at once.

This way, the excellent facilities can be fully and efficiently utilized.

This afternoon’s PE class was for both Class Two and Class Three of Grade One.

So, the boys from both classes had already agreed to play a soccer match during PE, as a warm-up for the upcoming school team tryouts.

Olivia Lee stood in the stands. Below her, by the field, were the boys from Class Three, huddled together, apparently discussing their lineup.

Actually, even if Kevin Carter hadn’t invited her, she would have come to watch the match.

She also wanted to see what the soccer level at this school was like, and what kind of team her father would be coaching.

Then, among the boys, she spotted that thin figure.

Ryan Howard.

She had already heard this name several times throughout the morning.

You could say he was a “celebrity” in the class, though it didn’t seem to be a good reputation. When people mentioned his name, it was mostly with mockery and disdain.

Just like now.