If you can't even accept this small thing, how are we going to handle the things we'll talk about later?
Zhao Fangfang's idea of having both was destined to fail; from beginning to end, one cannot have both fish and bear's paw.
"The teacher also mentioned something very important."
It's very important. Isn't what Jiang Rongyi just said important?
Zhao Fangfang's eyes were filled with panic; she felt things had spiraled out of control.
"The teacher said that the upcoming subsidies and scholarships will be selected fairly, and will no longer be assigned."
The last sentence was said while looking at everyone, but everyone knew in their hearts that when he said he was no longer specifying anyone, he meant he was no longer specifying Zhao Fangfang.
That felt so good, so satisfying!
In an instant, all eyes were on Zhao Fangfang, watching her go from disbelief to utter incomprehension, and finally, deeply shaken, slump into her seat.
"Allow..."
Before she could utter a single word, Jiang Rongyi's icy gaze made Zhao Fangfang retract the address she was about to use.
How could she not have discovered that Jiang Rongyi had such a terrifying side?
Everything that happened today was beyond Zhao Fangfang's expectations. The world that seemed to be going smoothly suddenly changed, transforming into another world that appeared familiar yet was actually strange to her.
"Jiang Rongyi, did the teacher really say that?"
Disbelief was written all over Zhao Fangfang's eyes.
Professor Zhang had already asked her to fill out the application form and provide the necessary documents, which meant the scholarship was automatically hers.
But what does Jiang Rongyi mean by saying this now? Could it be that Jiang Rongyi did it on purpose, deliberately trying to make things difficult for her?
Zhao Fangfang's expression was too easy to understand; there was no need to try to decipher it or analyze it. You could tell at a glance.
Therefore, Jiang Rongyi became even more disdainful, and the other classmates also saw Zhao Fangfang's character more clearly.
"Zhao Fangfang, these words were indeed asked to me by the teacher. If you have any questions, you can ask the teacher."
Glancing at the watch on her wrist, Jiang Rongyi said in a tone that was both mocking and sarcastic,
"Zhao Fangfang, if you go now, the teacher will probably still be in the office."
"No...I'm not going."
How could she dare to go?
She dared before, but she doesn't now. Her classmates and Jiang Rongyi all know that yesterday's events were deliberately orchestrated by her, so what reason does Professor Zhang have not to know?
Revoking her scholarship and preventing others from helping her—all these actions suggest that Professor Zhang knew about it.
If she goes, wouldn't she be walking into a trap, essentially admitting guilt without being asked?
"Whether you go or not is up to you. As for whether I'm telling the truth or lying, we'll find out soon enough. After all, lies can't become truth, and truth can't be faked."
The implication is clear; those who know, know. It's referring to Zhao Fangfang.
Zhao Fangfang's mind was a complete mess. What had happened was beyond her expectations, and many things had exceeded her imagination.
This is not a good sign for her. No, she needs to talk to someone about it.
Forgetting even the porridge she had brought, Zhao Fangfang hurriedly ran out of the classroom door.
Li Yiyi nudged Jiang Rongyi with her small hand, her eyes making her message very clear.
Follow the past,
She doted on her own younger sister, and taking advantage of Su Shu and the others' inattention, Jiang Rong grabbed Li Yiyi and ran away.
When Su Shu and the others realized what was happening, they only saw an empty space.
Their sister is gone! That damned Jiang Rong snatched her away! Two people are running ahead, and three are chasing after her—a chase for their sister has begun.
Following Zhao Fangfang, Li Yiyi and the others arrived at the school gate. Before they could get close, Li Yiyi and a boy of about the same age came out from inside.
The two walked one after the other to the back of the school's artificial lake, where there were the fewest people and it was the best place to talk.
Su Shu and his group caught up, but before they could exchange more than a few words, they were gestured to be quiet. Looking at the people in front of them, the three of them understood.
The group of five quietly followed behind Zhao Fangfang and her companions.
"Fangfang, I miss you so much!"
Upon arriving at their destination and finding no one around, Yao Dawei turned around and hugged Zhao Fangfang tightly.
When Yao Dawei's face was revealed, Jiang Rongyi and Su Shu's eyes widened in surprise. Clearly, they recognized him.
Recalling what Jiang Rongyi had said, Li Yiyi quickly deduced Yao Dawei's identity.
The person who jumped out and chased away the vicious dog, Zhao Fangfang's legendary neighbor, who was also the one who led Zhao's parents to find Zhao Fangfang, if that's the case...
Many things that were unclear have become clear. The gatekeeper's surname is Yao, and Yao Dawei is not very old; he is probably the gatekeeper's son.
Only in this way can we explain why a vicious dog ran into the school.
It's unbelievable that Yao Dawei and Zhao Fangfang know each other. They seem to have a close relationship, as they're even hugging each other.
"Brother Dawei, I miss you too."
Nestled in familiar arms, Zhao Fangfang's eyes were filled with longing; only this embrace offered her true peace of mind.
When she was little, Zhao's father and mother beat and scolded her, saying that she had taken her brother's place and that if she hadn't been born, it would have been her brother who came out of her womb.
Because she was too young, and because her parents often said those things, Zhao Fangfang genuinely believed that she had taken her brother's place.
But after meeting Yao Dawei, Zhao Fangfang realized that it wasn't true, it wasn't what her parents had said. Back then, it was Yao Dawei who held her, who couldn't read, and opened a book to tell her word by word that her gender was determined from the very beginning.
She didn't recognize the words in the book, but she was greedy for the warmth Yao Dawei gave her, and she began to develop an interest in reading.
Fortunately, Zhao's parents somehow learned that children who had received an education would earn more money in the future, so she had the opportunity to go to school.
She liked to go to school with Yao Dawei every day. She was in elementary school, and Yao Dawei was in middle school. That period was the happiest and most joyful time of her life because she had someone to accompany her.
But ever since Yao Dawei's family moved away, Zhao Fangfang has never been happy again. However, she still remembers one thing: she must study hard so that she can go to a more distant place.
In order to find Yao Dawei, Zhao Fangfang began to study desperately.
As the saying goes, perseverance pays off. In the second week of school, she found Yao Dawei. When they met, Yao Dawei didn't even recognize her.
She explained for a long time before Yao Dawei remembered her. A little disappointed that he didn't remember her, Zhao Fangfang felt like she was back in her childhood once they got to know each other better.
Yao Dawei was still her old Yao Dawei brother. Gradually, feelings developed between them, and they eventually got together.
Whether as a child or an adult, she always wanted to be with Yao Dawei, but there were too many obstacles between them, and the only one that could be overcome was money.
So, they set their sights on Jiang Rongyi.
They had observed that Jiang Rong's family was the richest, and while they were considering how to get close to Jiang Rong, Zhao's father and mother gave them some advice.
She fell into the water, proved innocent, and under the watchful eyes of everyone, Jiang Rongyi indeed got engaged to her.
The smooth progress of the plan was largely due to Yao Dawei. Even Zhao's parents were unaware that she knew Yao Dawei and felt that it was divine intervention that made the plan succeed.
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