Chapter 60 A Strange Fate: She Will Always Protect Qingqing Behind Her Back...
Many people call her Qingqing, and Ye Zhufeng is one of them.
However, he was the one who called Jin Suiqing "Qingqing" the longest.
In modern society, the fast pace is often predetermined from birth, and even children like Jin Suiqing, who grew up in an orphanage, cannot escape it. The children around her come and go, many calling her Qingqing, only to be taken away after a few calls, their Qingqing buried in the sorrowful memories of the past.
If these children succeed, and each of them writes a memoir, the chances of "Qingqing" making a glorious appearance are probably higher than the chances of seeing "Dazhuang and Xiaomei" while scrolling through short videos.
At first, Jin Suiqing thought that only children in orphanages would experience a lot of separation and even cry. Later, after reading Camus's "The Plague," she found the opening line: "Because of a lack of time and a lack of thought, people are forced to love each other without knowing that they are in love."
Jin Suiqing had a sudden realization, wiped away her tears, and became a vicious woman spouting nonsense, continuing to immerse herself in all sorts of time-wasting fast-food culture.
What's wrong with that? The saying "time is money" is no longer true in modern society. After all, if the working hours of cattle and horses were quantified and sold by weight, the price increase probably wouldn't even cover the rise in pork prices, let alone keep up with the price of gold.
Having figured it out, Jin Suiqing had another profound realization. He started doing small business in junior high school, choosing to chase the soaring gold prices at the age when, in the teachers' words, time was the most valuable.
As she sneaked upstairs with five bottles of cola, she witnessed a group of older boys and girls cornering a pretty girl at a stairwell corner, a scene reminiscent of a school bully.
Jin Suiqing quickly sensed a sinister aura and chose to squat in the corner of the stairs to watch the drama unfold. Regardless of the cost, she opened a bottle of cola and drank while watching.
When it comes to gossiping, one should eat the whole story. From the conversation among the group, Jin Suiqing learned that the school bully leader couldn't stand the fact that the female student who had just transferred to the school came from a wealthy family and always had a cold face, and didn't even give his girlfriend a good look. So he decided to corner her and teach her a lesson.
Jin Suiqing was just thinking about how good his family background was when the leading man said, "Isn't she just the daughter of some so-called diplomat? What's she so arrogant about?"
She paused in her drinking of the cola, thinking to herself, "The daughter of a diplomat, she's not only rich, but also politically correct, professionally competent, and upright. She's really something."
Seeing the small group getting closer and closer, seemingly about to start a fight, Jin Suiqing silently watched, wanting to see how this "diplomat" classmate would use his eloquence to defeat the group of bears. Who knew that after observing for a moment, this classmate would kick the leader of the group down the stairs.
The kick was clean, decisive, and extremely calm, making Jin Suiqing almost spit out her cola. Afraid of wasting it, she swallowed it back down, suppressing her cough.
It seems this young lady wasn't looking for a savior, but rather checking for security cameras.
The school bully was all bark and no bite. After being kicked downstairs, he clutched his broken leg and cried and screamed, shouting things like, "My dad is xx, my mom is xxx," "Call the police," "Call 120," "Quickly find the teachers, principal, and director, and break Ye Zhufeng's leg too," and so on.
See, at crucial moments, even school bullies who fantasize about standing above the rules ultimately have to rely on the rules for support.
Jin Suiqing cursed him as an idiot in her heart, but sensing a business opportunity, she jumped out with five bottles of cola in her pocket and shouted, "Hey, there are no security cameras here, and no one will believe you were kicked down the stairs by a female classmate. I'm a good student, give me two hundred, and I'll be your witness."
The school bully ordered his underlings to hurriedly scrape together two hundred yuan for Jin Suiqing. Jin Suiqing counted the money, patted his chest, and assured him, "Leave it to me. Your testimony will definitely satisfy you."
In a flurry of activity, the teacher screamed and took the school bully to the hospital to get a cast. Upon returning, she gathered all the parties involved and settled everything.
The school bully pointed at Jin Suiqing and said aggrievedly, "Teacher, if you don't believe me, you should at least believe Jin Suiqing. She's always the top student."
The teacher adjusted his glasses and asked Jin Suiqing wearily, "Did you witness Ye Zhufeng kicking someone down the stairs?"
Jin Suiqing nodded with tears in her eyes and a pitiful expression.
Her eyes were big and round, and she looked pitiful. The teacher said gently, "Say it all. It's okay. No matter what you say, the teacher, the school rules, and the law will support you."
"Really?" Jin Suiqing cried, "I'm scared..."
The school bully, leaning on his crutch, said, "Jin Suiqing, don't be afraid. Tell the truth, and I'll back you up!"
Jin Suiqing rolled her eyes inwardly, thinking, "You think you're above the law?" She pretended to hesitate for a while, then took out five damp coins from her pocket, spread her palm out to the teacher, and cried, "Teacher, he's talking nonsense. He was clearly trying to bully Ye Zhufeng. He accidentally fell downstairs and forced five coins on me to testify. Otherwise... otherwise he said he would beat me up too."
Everyone was shocked. They never expected that Jin Suiqing, with his innocent-looking face, would talk nonsense without even blinking!
The teacher immediately believed Jin Suiqing's words and refuted the school bully. The school bully was furious and pointed at Jin Suiqing, saying, "I gave you two hundred, and this is how you speak up for me?"
Jin Suiqing cried and said, "Teacher, look, he's trying to blackmail me."
The school bully was caught off guard and his life was truly enlightened, witnessing firsthand the despicable nature of Jin Suiqing.
The teacher was furious. Since it involved good students and students from good families, he no longer had any intention of downplaying the matter. He dragged away the school bully, called in his parents, and held a denunciation meeting, which brought out a large number of victimized students.
The victim's accusations confirmed that the school bully had indeed broken someone's leg.
After evening self-study that day, Jin Suiqing and Ye Zhufeng sat on the school playground bleachers and chatted.
Jin Suiqing handed Ye Zhufeng a bottle of Coke, "Drink up, I, Jin Bapi, have never treated anyone to Coke before."
Ye Zhufeng accepted the message with a smile. The two girls chatted casually, recounting their experiences that day. Jin Suiqing knew that the two were now in the same boat, so she spoke first, "Why did you choose to take action instead of talking, Ye?"
"Just call me Zhu Feng," Ye Zhu Feng explained with a smile. "A school is a microcosm of a rule-based society. There are laws protecting minors, but this rule-based society lacks a reasonable punishment mechanism. The mandatory discipline of parents and teachers is inadequate. When students find that the punishment for not following the rules is not severe, their social animal nature leads them to try to establish new rules in this small society and become king. To make them submit, you must break through their rules and place new rules above them."
Jin Suiqing was completely bewildered, but pretended to know what he was talking about: "Commonly known as... subduing?"
Seeing that she only half understood, Ye Zhufeng was not discouraged. He pressed her for an answer, saying, "What about you? Leaving immediately would have been the best solution. Why did you choose to stand up? Aren't you afraid of his retaliation?"
Jin Suiqing said nonchalantly, "Hey, what's this talk about revenge? I'm just doing what's right, acting on behalf of Heaven."
Ye Zhufeng stared at her. Jin Suiqing felt guilty and took out fifty yuan from the 195 yuan, stuffing it into Ye Zhufeng's hand: "Okay, I admit that your kick was cool, but there are surveillance cameras where I am. After what happened, the teacher will definitely come to question me. I can't hide it anymore. It's only a matter of time before I'm exposed. When the school bully catches me, I'll be cornered for not speaking up for him. Rather than waiting to be bullied, I might as well take the initiative and rip him off."
"With a swift stroke," Jin Suiqing opened his palm and chopped downwards forcefully, "using the teacher's trust to bite him to death, and expel him from the school first."
Ye Zhufeng asked, "What about after leaving school?"
Jin Suiqing replied, "I don't leave the school very often."
Aren't you going home?
“I have no home,” Jin Suiqing said frankly, unaware of the offense. “I am an orphan and grew up in an orphanage.”
Ye Zhufeng was silent for a moment, then said, "I'm sorry."
Jin Suiqing waved her hand, "It's okay. It's a fact that I'm an orphan. Not saying it won't change anything. Just accept it."
Ye Zhufeng felt a pang of heartache, quietly moved closer to Jin Suiqing, and handed the fifty yuan back, saying, "Here you go."
Jin Suiqing didn't stand on ceremony and put the item back in her pocket. "I've told you mine, so what about yours?"
Ye Zhufeng: "I am happy and fulfilled, and I have clear goals in life. I will become a diplomat in the future."
Jin Suiqing nodded, "Yes, judging from what you just said, you are very suitable."
Ye Zhufeng was very happy and said with a smile, "I love this profession, and this will be my life's goal."
Jin Suiqing, the straight man, chimed in, "Not bad, you have ambition!"
Later, Ye Zhufeng used some of his family's connections to talk to the school bully's parents, explaining the problem and its consequences. The school bully never appeared in front of them again.
In Ye Zhufeng's words, once he leaves the small society, the rules and regulations of the larger society will teach him how to be a person.
The two became acquainted and formed a deep friendship. Ye Zhufeng introduced Jin Suiqing to his parents. Although Ye's parents were busy, they rushed back from abroad when they heard that their daughter wanted to introduce a friend, and had a very formal meal with them.
At the dinner table, Ye Zhufeng's parents offered to sponsor Jin Suiqing's schooling, but the money-grubbing Jin Suiqing refused, saying, "Uncle and Aunt, thank you for your kindness, but I can easily go to university on scholarships. I'm not kidding, some things are more fun to earn yourself."
Ye's parents respected her. Before leaving, Ye's mother hugged Jin Suiqing and thanked her for being friends with Ye Zhufeng, saying she was proud that Zhufeng had a friend like her.
The two became inseparable, their names changing from Suiqing to Qingqing, from Zhufeng to Yezi. Their paths were similar: both aimed for top high schools and universities. After graduating with their bachelor's degrees, Zhufeng went to study international affairs in a specific country, while Jin Suiqing stayed in China to pursue a combined master's and doctoral degree in mechanical engineering.
Ye Zhufeng finally returned to China and dug Jin Suiqing out of the factory, single-handedly facilitating the trip to Western Xinjiang.
It was during this trip to western Xinjiang that the two were involved in a car accident.
When the semi-trailer collided, Jin Suiqing grabbed the steering wheel and swerved sharply to the left, causing the SUV to temporarily veer off course. The passenger seat was severely damaged, while the driver's seat sustained minor damage.
Ye Zhufeng survived.
She was in a coma for several days. When she regained consciousness, the first thing she asked was how Jin Suiqing was doing.
With the consent of Ye's parents, the doctor said regretfully, "You were the only one brought to the hospital at that time."
Ye Zhufeng remained calm: "Where is she?"
Mr. Ye said worriedly, "Suiqing is still at the funeral home. She has no parents or relatives. We hope you can handle the farewell ceremony."
Ye Zhufeng: "Thank you, Mom and Dad."
Ye Zhufeng chose to be discharged from the hospital before his injuries had fully healed. The first thing he did after being discharged was to go to the funeral home to see Jin Suiqing.
After seeing Jin Suiqing, she returned home and couldn't sleep for several nights. Her parents, however, wanted to take her to see a psychologist.
Ye Zhufeng knew she had PTSD and needed medical intervention, and she promised her parents. After taking the medication prescribed by the doctor, Ye Zhufeng closed her eyes for the first time since being discharged from the hospital.
She dreamed of Jin Suiqing.
Jin Suiqing fell from an antique building. Ye Zhufeng wanted to wake up, but dared not, fearing that she would never see Jin Suiqing again.
At that moment, a voice whispered in her ear, "Do you want to save Jin Suiqing?"
Without hesitation, Ye Zhufeng replied, "I want to."
The voice said, "Complete the story mission, and you can bring Jin Suiqing back."
Ye Zhufeng didn't hesitate, "Okay."
The system asked, "What is the goal you will strive for in your life?"
Ye Zhufeng hesitated for a moment, then said, "Once I bring Qingqing back, my life goals can still continue. They are not mutually exclusive."
The system told her that although time had changed, the dream was very long and dangerous, and if she was not careful, she would lose her life and there was a risk that she would not be able to come back.
Ye Zhufeng agreed.
The system gave her a day to prepare. Ye Zhufeng said goodbye to her parents, saying that she had found a way to bring Jin Suiqing home, but she would need to sleep for a long time. She hoped that her parents could prepare emergency equipment such as a ventilator to maintain her vital signs in time. Her life goal was not yet completed, and she would definitely come back.
Seeing his daughter's extremely serious expression, Ye's father patted her on the shoulder, and Ye's mother hugged her.
Ye's father, who had quit smoking for a long time, went to smoke. Ye's mother grabbed her hand, tears welling up in her eyes, and said, "You must bring Suiqing back. If she can't come back, we will respect your choice."
Inside the villa, Ye Zhufeng, under the doctor's guidance, put on a ventilator and monitoring equipment and lay down on the bed.
The system asked her, "Are you ready?"
Ye Zhufeng: "Ready."
She had only been in the book for a moment when she felt dizzy from the weightlessness. When she opened her eyes, she found herself in the woods, running away with Yin Rushi.
Ye Zhufeng reacted quickly, drawing his bow and arrow as he charged forward, piercing the chests of dozens of bandits.
After the two were safe, Yin Rushi asked, "May I ask what your name is, young lady?"
Ye Zhufeng pondered for a moment and replied, "My name is Huang Tufeng."
Yin Rushi asked, "Thank you, Miss Huang, for saving my life. I am deeply grateful and need no thanks. If you need anything, please tell me. I will do anything to help you, even at the cost of my life."
Ye Zhufeng was extremely calm, even somewhat excited. Her fingers trembled as she asked, "Do you know a girl named Jin Suiqing?"
Yin Ru was surprised, "Isn't that the little princess's name?"
Little princess?
Ye Zhufeng was very cautious; she needed to test whether this young princess was the Jin Suiqing she knew.
She used Yin Rushi to test the young princess. Ye Zhufeng hid in a cave, which was pitch black inside. As night fell, a dark blue light shone from outside the cave. At the entrance of the cave, Jin Suiqing, a small man, was holding firewood and his eyes were shining brightly.
It was exactly the same as when she suddenly appeared from the corner and asked the school bully for money.
Ye Zhufeng trembled with excitement, unable to contain herself. She knew she had found Qingqing.
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Inside Yaoguang Palace, Ye Zhufeng stood in front of Jin Suiqing and pried Huangfu Li's hand away with irresistible force. "Your Highness, please don't make things difficult for her. This picture is what I asked Qingqing to draw for my competition with her."
Qingqing protected her during the car accident.
Now, she must always protect Qingqing behind her.
The author's note: From beginning to end, she was always a good buddy.
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