In Every Life [Jenlisa]

Chapter 37

The scorching summer heat was unbearable, even with the air conditioning on in the cafeteria at No. 1 High School.

Yang Kai strode over to the corner and slammed his tray down. "Can I sit here?" he gruffly asked.

Lisa silently nodded. The boy was tall and sturdy, like a mountain blocking the sunlight streaming in through the window.

He grunted as he took a few bites of his food, then looked up to see that the boy in front of him only had a small serving of green vegetables on his tray.

"That's all you're eating?" Yang Kai asked in his rough voice.

Just one serving of vegetables, paired with plain rice and a watery soup.

"Yeah," Lisa mumbled as he buried his head in his rice. He had spent most of his money on buying the bracelet. With no time to work during his senior year, he had to live frugally.

Yang Kai frowned and scooped a large piece of meat from his plate, placing it into Lisa's empty plate.

"The cafeteria lady gave me too much, have some."

The red braised pork in front of him was still sizzling with oil and emitting a strong aroma. Lisa looked down at the green vegetables in his bowl, feeling a sour pain in his stomach.

His hand hesitated, but he still refused: "No need."

"Hey, bro." Yang Kai sighed. "You helped me so much before, it's only fair to have a few pieces of meat."

Yang Kai's grades were among the worst in the advanced class.

Before the final exams, Lisa lent him his notes.

Thanks to that notebook, he was able to stay in the advanced class until the last minute.

"My mom said to thank you properly and invite you to dinner at our house," said Yang Kai.

Lisa pursed his lips and replied, "Please thank her for me, but there's no need for that kind of kindness."

"Okay, okay, I understand. It would be a bit awkward," scratched Yang Kai's head. "So just eat more meat, it's like I'm treating you to a meal. I still have a lot of questions to ask you in the future, and I wouldn't feel right asking if you don't eat."

Lisa lowered his head and looked at the shiny, oily piece of meat in front of him.

After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Okay."

Yang Kai smiled and then served him some shrimp and fish.

"Here, have some of these too."

Friendship during adolescent years always comes suddenly.

Lisa knew that Yang Kai was trying to spare his feelings by giving him a kind excuse, but the kindness he had never felt before warmed his heart nonetheless.

*

Finally, in early July, the music school had a break, but many diligent students continued to study and practice at home.

After nearly a month of intense training, Jennie was physically and mentally exhausted. The school's courses were demanding, and everyone's level was high, which added to her pressure.

After the break, she planned to go home and rest for a week before getting back to practicing. The villa area in the summer was not hot, and the lush vegetation covered the scorching sun.

After a month, Jennie finally had a good night's sleep.

When she woke up, it was almost noon, and the living room downstairs was noisy. She yawned and stumbled downstairs.