Some things are understood between us, but since the other party doesn't mention them, Zhou Jiao doesn't plan to expose them either. Instead, she brings up the trip back home, casually chatting about amusing stories with close friends.
As soon as the topic is opened, she feigns complaint about Li Qinglin not being considerate, going to Hai City for school alone, and traveling all over the country this year, leaving no time for friends like them. She also grumbles about Zhang Yuntao and his partner's unknown whereabouts during their internship, staying at home for so long without meeting them.
She ambiguously talks about growing pains, lamenting how the five friends have now gone their separate ways. After babbling a bit, she doesn't forget to urge Hu Xiaohui to visit her often.
Hu Xiaohui finishes lunch, listens without interrupting, looking hesitantly at Zhou Jiao, stuttering, "Jiao Jiao, I..."
