Chapter 052 Chapter 52

Chapter 52 (Exclusively published by Jinjiang)

"Brother, is the second brother okay?"

Shen Baili couldn't help but show concern.

Xie Zhiyu gently rubbed her head and said in a gentle tone: "I heard that he is fine, he just needs some time to digest it."

The world of Xie Tingsi is very simple, it is either black or white, and people value friendship and loyalty.

Xie Chengyue and Xie Zhiyu both tried to instill some realistic ideas in him, but with little success.

This incident with Cheng Hui was a big blow to Xie Tingsi. During the years when he was in the entertainment industry, Cheng Hui had always been responsible for taking care of him. The two were work partners and friends.

Xie Tingsi never thought that Cheng would use his private life to make profits, and even wanted to murder him for unknown purposes.

This is one of the reasons why Xie Zhiyu took the time to explain it to Xie Tingsi in person.

Xie Tingsi spent a night at home to digest his emotions, and the next day he rushed to the crew to film. After being in the entertainment industry for a few years, he has grown a lot.

Xie Zhiyu suddenly realized that his brother had become mature and stable in a place they couldn't see.

Of course, the person Xie Zhiyu and the others need to thank the most right now is Shen Baili. If she hadn't reminded them, it would have been too late by the time Cheng Hui and the others had caused great harm.

"Sui Sui, thank you for reminding my second brother." Xie Zhiyu was very grateful.

Shen Baili naturally assumed that they were talking about Cheng Hui's love affair with his fans: "You're welcome."

"I'm glad to be able to help my second brother."

"How will Cheng handle this? Will he be fired?" She was very concerned about the follow-up of this matter.

Xie Zhiyu did not treat her as a minor and deal with the matter perfunctorily. Instead of making Shen Baili worry, it would be better to reveal the progress of the matter. She has the right to know.

So he picked out the key points and said: "There is someone behind Cheng Hui. He is a bait and will not resign immediately for the time being."

"Brother has arranged for professionals to protect Tingting's safety."

"Sui Sui, trust us and we will handle it."

His voice was steady and powerful, as if any difficult problem would be easily solved in front of him.

[Big brother is so reliable!!!]

"I believe in my eldest and second brothers." The heavy stone in Shen Baili's heart was removed, and her slightly frowned brows relaxed.

Shen Baili didn't expect that her reminder would be taken so seriously by Xie Zhiyu and Xie Tingsi, and even made them realize that there was someone behind Cheng Hui.

As long as she is alert, she won't have to worry about the Xie family suffering losses.

Although she didn't know why Xie Zhiyu told her about the plan, she would definitely keep it a secret and would never delay the implementation of the plan.

Thinking of this, she said solemnly: "I will keep it a secret."

Xie Zhiyu looked at her serious assurance, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly: "Okay, we believe in Sui Sui."

***

The next day, the sky was clear and the air was fresh.

Shen Baili came to the classroom with a relaxed and happy mood, and found that her friends seemed to be in trouble.

Zhu Zhitao slumped on his seat, looking listless, as if all the energy had been drained out of him.

"What's wrong?" Shen Baili reached out and touched her forehead: "Are you sick?"

Zhu Zhitao rubbed her palm and sighed: "I am as strong as an ox, but... I didn't buy the concert ticket."

"That scalper asked for a huge price, and the price of a ticket increased by nearly 15 times!" Zhu Zhitao was very angry: "!! He also... he even mocked me for not being able to watch the concert if I don't have money!"

"I was so angry that I cursed him, and he blocked me."

"I haven't scolded enough!"

Zhu Zhitao got angry for a few moments, then turned into a deflated balloon.

She felt guilty for not being able to buy tickets: "I'm sorry, I promised you that I would get tickets."

Qiao Yi turned around and comforted him: "It's okay, Bairu's tickets are hard to get."

"Instead of watching the concert, we can study together."

Zhu Zhitao's mind went blank for a few seconds, and she clasped her hands together and said, "Thank you Qiao Qiao for your comfort."

"You comforted me very well. Don't comfort me like that next time." She patted her chest and said, "It's a bit scary for the poor student."

Sang Fang said: "I think Qiao Qiao's suggestion is very good."

Zhu Zhitao covered his mouth with her hand: "I don't want your opinion, I want my own opinion:)"

After saying that, she sighed again.

"Our Taotao, thank you for your hard work."

Joey touched Zhu Zhitao's head.

Sang Fang took off his glasses and looked at Zhu Zhitao, who was looking downcast. "Don't be sad. I'll think of a solution."

Zhu Zhitao: "Forget it. Even scalpers don't work. What else can we do? We can't ask Bai Ru for it in person, right?"

"The exam is coming soon, just prepare for it."

She didn't want her friends to delay their studies because of the concert, after all, there were only a few days left before the midterm exam.

Sang Fang hesitated to speak, as his method might not be 100% successful.

Joey wasn't that obsessed about going to the concert, she just liked to play with her friends, but seeing Zhu Zhitao cared so much, she wasn't going to be disappointed.

She was racking her brain, trying to find a solution.

"Well... I bought the tickets." Shen Baili finally found the opportunity to speak.

"Four tickets so we can go to the concert together."

The three of them looked at Shen Baili at the same time.

Zhu Zhitao was surprised and asked, "Bai Li, is it true?"

Shen Baili nodded: "Yeah."

"You are so awesome! Did you buy it from a scalper? How much did it cost? We will transfer the money to you."

Zhu Zhitao's words were as dense as a machine gun, and Sang Fang and Qiao Yi also took the initiative to say that they wanted to transfer money.

The more they valued their friendship, the clearer they were in dividing their finances. The concert tickets were not cheap, and Shen Baili could not be allowed to suffer a loss. Purchasing the tickets was already a very time-consuming and labor-intensive process.

Shen Baili shook her head slightly: "It's free. My brother knows Bai Ru, and he helped us get the friends and family tickets."

"!!! Friends and family tickets!" Zhu Zhitao was so happy that she almost jumped up: "Isn't that in the front row?"

"Your brother is so awesome!"

Joey was a little confused: "We'll give you the front row VIP price, Bai Li."

She was very happy to go to the concert, but the seats in the friends and family seats were bought by Shen Baili's brother through favors.

Because she cherishes her, she doesn't want to take advantage of Shen Baili.

Sang Fang and Zhu Zhitao agreed with Qiao Yi: "Yes, we will give it to you."

"It must have taken a lot of thought to get the friends and family seat."

Shen Baili smiled slightly, she understood her friends' intentions.

"Then please buy me some milk tea."

Qiao Yi and the others wanted to persuade her, but were defeated by Shen Baili: "We are friends."

During these days, Joey and his friends gave her a lot of help in study and campus life.

Zhu Zhitao suddenly remembered: "Bai Li, I always thought you were an only child, but you have a brother."

"Your brother must be a handsome guy."

Shen Baili nodded: "He is indeed very handsome."

Both stepbrothers are handsome.

Zhu Zhitao rested his chin on his hand and said, "I really want to meet Bai Li's brother."

Sang Fang knew Shen Baili's family situation and did not interrupt.

Zhu Zhitao was very curious: "Bai Li, does your brother look like you?"

Shen Baili did not shy away from the question: "No, we are a reconstituted family."

"He is my stepbrother."

Zhu Zhitao and Qiao Yi were shocked. In their eyes, Shen Baili should have a very good family atmosphere. Even if she was not an only child, she would be the most favored daughter in the family.

Sang Fang knew the inside story, and he was actually hesitant whether to tell Shen Baili about his relationship with Sang Ya.

"What's wrong?" Shen Baili smiled lightly: "My family is all well, I'm very happy."

“There’s no need to avoid this topic.”

Qiao Yi thought for a moment and said, "Your brother is very good to you."

As long as my friends are happy.

Qiao Yi and Zhu Zhitao did not continue to ask questions about her original family, her biological father, etc. They would not touch on topics that friends would not talk about.

In fact, when Shen Baili told us that she had reorganized her family, she already regarded them as friends.

She had been hurt because she trusted her friends, but she would not hide it or lie about it.

This is her, exactly as she is.

A friend who leaves her because of her family or other reasons is not a true friend.

Shen Baili doesn't want such friends.

…

During the break, Shen Baili received a note from Sang Fang, and they agreed to meet under the purple vine.

Clusters of wisteria flowers covered the entire flower stand, and the surrounding area was lush green.

"Sang Fang, what do you want to say to me?" Shen Baili was surprised.

Sang Fang took a deep breath and said, "There is something I have never told you, but I think you should know it."

Shen Baili looked at him quietly, waiting patiently for his next words.

"Sang Ya is my cousin." He continued in one breath, and explained: "My mother and Sang Ya's father are siblings. I didn't mean to hide it from you. I wanted to tell you at the Meng family banquet, but something unexpected happened."

Shen Baili and Sang Fang were both aware of this accident.

Sang Fang and Sang Ya, these two people have similar names, and they appeared together at the Meng family's banquet.

She should have known it earlier, but she was always distracted by the constant crises and had no time or energy to think about the relationship between Sang Ya and Sang Fang.

"Why tell me now?" Shen Baili looked into Sang Fang's eyes.

"We are friends, you should know."

Sang Fang asked cautiously, "Can we still be friends?"

Shen Baili did not answer immediately, but asked: "Will you resent the Xie family and Sang Ya for breaking off the engagement?"

She stared straight at Sang Fang, not letting him avoid the topic.

Sang Fang was puzzled: "Why blame the Xie family?"

"The Xie family broke off the engagement with my cousin because she did something wrong."

Sang Fang understood what Shen Baili meant. He said seriously, "My cousin is in jail because she broke the law. It has nothing to do with the Xie family."

"The Xie family and Brother Xie are both victims."

In fact, except for Sang Ya, who is a love-brained person, everyone in the Sang family thinks so. If anyone is to be blamed, it is Gu Yeliang, the vixen, who has bewitched Sang Ya so much that he has to drag her to hell with him after they break up, and in the process, he has also screwed the Sang family.

Shen Baili saw Sang Fang's true heart through his eyes and knew that he was not lying.

"You are you, and the Sang family is the Sang family."

"We are friends."

She took the initiative to extend her hand: "Thank you for confessing to me, Sang Fang."

Sang Fang held her hand: "Bai Li, thank you."

Thank you for forgiving my hesitation and being willing to be my friend.

"Let's go back to the classroom. Taotao and the others have been waiting for snacks for a long time." Shen Baili picked up the bag of snacks.

Sang Fang took the bag: "Let me take it."

"The last question on the math test is about functions. How did you solve it?" Shen Baili asked as they walked. "I drew auxiliary lines, but this method is quite time-consuming. Is there a simpler solution?"

Sang Fang: "I have another solution..."

The two of them walked and talked, and didn't notice the trio of Meng Jiuan, Lu Mingqian and Ji Qi behind them.

"Is this what you call love?" Lu Mingqian looked at Ji Qi who looked guilty.

"I...I thought the nerdy boy with glasses confessed his love, and the school beauty even held his hand!"

Meng Jiuan and Lu Mingqian looked at him at the same time, and Ji Qi's voice of defense became weaker and weaker.

"Let's go back to the classroom and sleep." Meng Jiuan patted his shoulder and walked into the classroom first.

Ji Qi shook his head and asked, "What is he happy about?"

Lu Mingqian patted his other shoulder and said, "Because the next class is self-study, I am also very happy."

Ji Qi stood there, watching the two people's brisk steps, with a bewildered look on his face: "Why are you so happy during the self-study class? It's not like we're on holiday."

"You guys are so weird."

…

Shen Baili returned to her seat and opened her physics book.

"A Deng, search for Sang Fang's name. Does he appear in the chapters that were opened?"

Ah Deng immediately replied: "Got it, wait for me for thirty seconds."

"There is no Sang Fang's name."

Shen Baili: "I understand."

She thought for a moment. When the original plot evolved into a world, many details would come into being on their own.

Sang Ya has nothing to do with the Xie family anymore, and that's enough.

***

Time will not stop for anyone, life goes on.

Campus life is busy and midterm exams are coming soon.

Shen Baili likes taking exams very much. Not only does it mean she can have three days off, but it also allows her to test her previous learning achievements.

Compared to Zhu Zhitao who was on high alert, the three top students Shen Baili, Qiao Yi and Sang Fang were all very relaxed.

The states of the four people after the exam were also completely different.

Zhu Zhitao looked like all her energy was sucked out of her, her eyes were hazy, and the three top students were enthusiastically helping her check the answers. She said no with her mouth, but her body was very honest.

After checking the answers, his face instantly radiated.

Zhu Zhitao: "I have made progress!"

“I feel like I can get out of last place!!!”

…

What he said came true.

After several months of hard work, Zhu Zhitao rose from the last in the class to the eleventh from the bottom, an improvement of ten places.

Her total score in liberal arts ranked 25th in the class, but mathematics and physics dragged her overall score down significantly.

Shen Baili and the other two praised her highly, and Zhu Zhitao became very motivated in her studies.

Qiao Yi is first in her class and second in the whole school. The first in the whole school is Lu Mingqian from the next class.

Sang Fang ranked fifth in his class and sixth in the whole school, firmly ranking in the top ten. He was quite satisfied with his results.

Among the four, Shen Baili's progress was also obvious. She ranked second in the class and third in the whole school. Her chemistry score finally rose to a higher level and she got a high score of 95 points.

She was very happy, as happy as if she had eaten a big sweet watermelon.

At this moment, all the efforts have been rewarded and fed back.

Shen Baili took the report card and looked at it again and again, but she couldn't get enough of it.

Isn't learning her lifelong obsession?

"Sui Sui! The energy bar has been replenished by 1%!" Ah Deng exclaimed in surprise: "You are awesome!"

The little orange cat rolled over next to the report card. Although its physical body could not affect reality, it carefully protected the precious report card.

As the energy bar replenished, it gradually became able to sense Shen Baili's emotions.

At this moment, they are happy.

Shen Baili's efforts received double feedback, and everything was moving in a good direction.

…

As the pear blossom season was coming to an end, Shen Baili celebrated her sixteenth birthday.

This birthday will be the most unforgettable day in her life.