A Secret Friend

Ning Yu walked up to Li Na's seat, her eyes filled with curiosity. She couldn't contain her surprise as she blurted out, "When did that happen? I mean, how? What?"

Li Na stumbled over her words as she tried to respond. She stammered, "I... I don't know... He just asked, and I... I didn't know what to say…"

Ning Yu leaned in closer and whispered, "Are you serious? Chen He? The most popular guy in school?"

Ning Yu grabbed Li Na's hands in excitement. "Oh my gosh, this is amazing! You have to tell me everything. How did he approach you? What did he say? And most importantly, what did you say?"

Li Na composed herself and said he just asked if we could be friends, and I said fine. That's all," she replied, slightly embarrassed.

Li Na shrugged, "Anyway, we met at the banquet, and I totally forgot about it."

Ning Yu clearly did not expect such a response. "Wait, really? He just asked to be friends, and you said yes?"