"Ah~ Finally done," I said, stretching lazily.

At that moment, Sunny Su looked up at me. "Huh? Even our genius, His Excellency Li Ze, does homework?"

Uh... Truth is, I rarely do homework. Since I always ace exams anyway, teachers turn a blind eye.

"President, can't I just do it once? Today, I felt inspired. Is that so wrong?"

Sunny Su's face showed utter surprise. Honestly, if you're this shocked, why invite me to this magical study session?

"Let me see what you wrote." Before I could react, she snatched the notebook from my desk.

With a triumphant glint, Sunny Su began reading aloud:

"Cars roared past, endless streams stirring the city's dusty bustle. I once dreamed of walking a quiet roadside, watching the sunset drape the world in crimson, holding someone's hand..."

She'd started casually, but her voice softened as she sank into the words.

"Long ago, I dreamed of holding that hand in a place of fantasy...

One day, I met them. I fulfilled that dream, yet felt no deep joy. Because I knew—I wasn't that person anymore. Because I knew... it was time to say goodbye.

The setting sun stretched our shadows long. She turned silently and whispered: 'Don't dwell on me...'"

Sunny Su's voice cut off abruptly. Then came soft sobs.

Uh... It's just an essay. Why cry? Sunny Su, fine—but why are you listeners sobbing too?

"Um... what's this about? Why the tears?"

Sunny Su wiped her eyes, locking gazes with me. "Li Ze... is this your real story?"

"Ha! Real story? Impossible. I've been single forever."

Her expression flickered—betrayal, admiration, pain, and oddly, a trace of joy.

"Li Ze's essay is amazing!" Yuxuan chimed in from her phone, dabbing tears with a tissue. "But that ending... so sad. Wish it weren't so bleak."

"Maybe that's life," I replied. "A perfect ending? No one would remember it. Imperfect things spark interest... right?"

Sunny Su slammed the paper on the desk. "Decision made! Li Ze, you're vice president of the Study Club starting today. Tonight, I'll petition the dean to rename it the Literature Research Club!"

"No—"

"I'm joining too, President Su! Sign me up!" Yuxuan shot up from her chair.

Yuxuan raised a small hand, voice trembling. "Sister Sunny... I want in too!"

"Stop! Stop!" I slammed the table and stood. The bang jolted Ye Qian and Zhao Yi from their game consoles.

"I never said I'd join your Literature Club thing!"