Four-Panel Comic

Rustle, rustle... Hearing the sound of a pen tip scratching against paper, Tang Keke, who was looking down at her phone browsing Taobao, looked up slightly and noticed Bai Yuyou drawing something. She watched for a few seconds before asking,

Yuyou, what are you drawing?

A comic... Bai Yuyou said softly.

Really? Tang Keke leaned over curiously and saw that Bai Yuyou was drawing a chibi-style comic. The character in it looked like a cute version of Ye Shuang, who was currently sitting behind the podium reading a book.

Bai Yuyou sketched rapidly. Her speed was so fast that without any rough drafts or corrections, smooth lines leaped onto the snow-white paper.

Tang Keke watched from the side.

It was a cute four-panel comic.

The first panel showed Ye Shuang sitting behind the podium reading a book, looking deep in thought.

The second panel showed a long-haired girl with a cowlick appearing next to him, catching Ye Shuang's attention.

The third panel showed the girl crawling under the podium, with a question mark floating next to Ye Shuang.

The fourth panel showed Ye Shuang suddenly shuddering all over.

Tang Keke was speechless.

Why couldn't she understand it? Was she picking something up?

Wait. The next second, she realized what it meant.

No, that's not right.

...

Brother won't let you draw this kind of stuff. Tang Keke lowered her voice. Ye Shuang had warned them last time not to draw explicit comics.

Bai Yuyou remained expressionless. She just pressed against Ye Shuang's leg.

Uh... is that so? So I was just thinking dirty? Tang Keke scratched her head.

She still felt like something wasn't quite right.

At this time, Ye Shuang at the podium also noticed the commotion on Tang Keke's side. However, seeing that Bai Yuyou was just quietly writing something, he smiled faintly, even wanting to praise Bai Yuyou for studying so obediently.

It's already freshman year of college, yet the schedule is still packed. Ye Shuang glanced at the classroom clock and stretched slightly.

Fortunately, classes ended before four o'clock. Once this period was over, he could go to the Light Music Club. This was similar to his junior year; he figured he would have even more free time by his fifth year.

If I became a teacher, it would probably be pretty nice, right? Looking at the students below, Ye Shuang rested his chin on his hand and could not help but ponder.

His abilities might actually make him quite suited to be a homeroom teacher.

The classroom was quiet, with only the sounds of pages turning and the curtains blowing in the wind. Ye Shuang looked out the window. The students near the window seemed to be coated in a faint layer of gold. It made sense; after all, in this era, talents were as precious as gold.

Right at that moment, the dismissal bell rang right on time.

Ye Shuang stretched his back. It was finally over.

However, he noticed something strange. The students below were all looking at him, impossibly quiet.

Class is dismissed. Why are you still sitting there? Ye Shuang asked.

Hearing Ye Shuang say that, the students finally stood up in twos and threes, looking as if they were breathing a sigh of relief. It seemed the two students who had been called out earlier had left quite a shadow over everyone.

Brother, why did you come here?

At this time, the big backpack and Bai Yuyou walked over. Tang Keke asked curiously, Didn't you say you weren't going to substitute classes anymore?

If I have time, I'll still substitute. Ye Shuang smiled.

Of course, the prerequisite was that it was Yuyou's class.

Yuyou, I saw you drawing something the whole time earlier. Were you practicing your drawing? Ye Shuang turned his gaze to Bai Yuyou and asked curiously. He had noticed her sketching the entire time, so she was obviously drawing something.

Mm, a comic. Bai Yuyou nodded honestly.

She felt around for a moment and finally pulled out a piece of paper, handing it to Ye Shuang.

Tang Keke's eyes went blank.

Could she really show that to him?

She'll definitely get scolded, right?

Absolutely.

Oh? Ye Shuang took a look and smiled. This is drawn really well. It's so cute.

Saying that, he even rubbed Bai Yuyou's head.

He actually didn't lecture Yuyou?!

Was it really just my dirty mind?

Tang Keke's eyes widened in an Anya style look of pure shock.

Keke, why are you spacing out? Ye Shuang noticed Tang Keke's little expressions and asked with a smile.

Ah, haha, it's nothing, nothing. Tang Keke scratched her head and laughed.

But when Ye Shuang handed the paper back, Tang Keke took a peek and found that it was a four-panel comic about a little dolphin.

The content was a very childish story about a little dolphin making friends.

Tang Keke was speechless.

So she didn't actually show it to him?!

Keke, why are you acting so jumpy? Ye Shuang noticed Tang Keke silently holding her head and twisting around next to him, and asked curiously,

Are you feeling unwell?

I'm fine. Tang Keke reached out a hand with a deadpan expression. Brother, I am now a cold-blooded killer. Please do not speak to me.

Oh, really?

Although he did not quite understand what she meant.

School was over, so it was about time to head to the club.

Ye Shuang, let's go to the club together. Ye Shuang originally wanted to go to the school infirmary first, but Bai Yuyou hugged his arm, looking up with her small face.

Hmm? Alright. Ye Shuang smiled. He had wanted to tidy up the infirmary, but since Yuyou asked, it was fine if he did not go.

Are you guys heading to the club?

Taozi asked curiously as she walked past Ye Shuang and the others.

Mm, the Light Music Club, Tang Keke said.

Ducky seems to have joined the Light Music Club too... Taozi stood to the side and suddenly asked curiously, I...

Do you want to join?! Tang Keke hugged Taozi's arm and asked eagerly.

So big... uh, no, I mean... Taozi looked a bit hesitant because she still had three part-time jobs.

She was almost working enough at one of her part-time jobs to become the store manager.

Do you want to join the Light Music Club? Ye Shuang also asked Taozi. Look, everyone is there: Yuyou, Keke, Ducky, and Little Yu.

Maybe next time. Taozi finally shook her head. After saying goodbye to everyone, she left.

Tang Keke watched Taozi's retreating back. Does Taozi not like music?

Taozi probably wants to. Bai Yuyou was quite accurate at reading people, so she spoke softly.

Let's invite her a few more times, Ye Shuang said. He actually knew why Taozi didn't join any clubs. To put it bluntly, it was for her younger sister. She was just too sensible. Even though she could enjoy a better life with Fugui's help.

Yet she wanted to struggle upwards on her own, like a resilient rose.

But thinking about it carefully, Taozi was the same age as Yuyou and the others, an age where one should be pouring their passion into the things they love.

Let's go. But this was Taozi's own choice. Ye Shuang shook his head and spoke to Bai Yuyou and Keke.