Chapter 16. Hmm, welcome to Class Two.
The front door of the classroom was opened.
Ji Jingyu straightened her upper body slightly, her fair fingers on the desk suddenly tightened, and her heartbeat inexplicably quickened.
Tong Xia rushed in anxiously, "Holy crap, that transfer student is really in Brother Hao's office right now!"
One stone stirs up a thousand waves, and the classroom, which had finally quieted down, became noisy again.
This time, even the disciplinary committee member's words didn't work.
Someone asked, "Is it true or not?"
Tong Xia nodded: "It's absolutely true. Lin Yongnian from the Academic Affairs Office is also here. It seems that it's almost certain that a transfer student will be coming to our class."
"No wonder Hao-ge made us study on our own, saying he had something to take care of. It turns out it was about the transfer student."
Jiang Deyu, who had heard the news a second earlier, suggested, "She just spoke up for our Brother Ji, so everyone be enthusiastic when she enters the classroom later."
Ji Jingyu glanced at him indifferently and said nothing.
Jiang Deyu actually read a hint of agreement in his eyes.
But Brother Ji probably wouldn't like this noisy and disruptive style.
He scratched his head, and asked Ji Jingyu somewhat uncertainly, "Did I say something wrong?"
"No."
Ji Jingyu knew very well that Jiang Sui was different from him.
Jiang Sui has an outgoing and lively personality, so she might like this enthusiastic welcome.
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The transfer student hasn't arrived yet, but everyone's curiosity about her has already reached its peak.
"Jiang Deyu, is our new classmate good-looking?"
Without hesitation, Jiang Deyu replied, "It looks good."
"Even better looking than Chen Xilin?"
Chen Xilin is recognized as the school beauty of Xunning No. 2 Middle School.
Jiang Deyu clicked his tongue and said, "What's wrong with you? If you're praising a girl for being pretty, then she's pretty. Why do you have to bring up other girls to compare her to? Every girl is a unique individual, and she's not someone you can just compare her to."
The man who had just been scolded by Jiang Deyu looked embarrassed. "I just wanted to keep things in mind."
Jiang Deyu looked at him with disdain, "You're nobody to her, why should you be so aware of that?"
"I can't argue with you, so I'm going back to my book."
Upon hearing these words, Xia Fan, who was sitting in the front row, and her deskmate Zhao Jia turned around and gave Jiang Deyu a thumbs up.
Jiang Deyu patted his chest and said, "It's all thanks to Brother Ji's excellent teaching. I've just been influenced by what I've seen and heard."
"Zhang Kai said he saw you guys arrive at the school with the transfer student this morning. Do you and Brother Ji know her?"
No one dared to ask Ji Jingyu, so they could only focus their efforts on Jiang Deyu.
After all, he was there at the time.
Just as Jiang Deyu was about to answer, another voice interrupted, "Some people on the forum are saying that the reason the transfer student is so protective of Brother Ji is because..."
The pause on the other end of the line really piqued Jiang Deyu's interest, and he impatiently pressed, "What are you keeping me in suspense for? What is it?"
"It's because she has a crush on Brother Ji."
Actually, saying it's a crush is a euphemism.
Because this post was always on the homepage, more and more people saw it, and all sorts of random and nonsensical replies started appearing in it.
[Is the transfer student quite pretty? She's wearing a light purple short-sleeved shirt and off-white sweatpants.]
Yes, that's what I wore.
[Oh, then that's it, it wasn't some divine intervention at all.]
[ah? ]
[It's just a little game between young lovers.]
[Although this isn't a verified account, I have to say some people shouldn't go too far with their comments.]
[Who's being ridiculous? I saw them both taking the bus to school together this morning.]
[You're talking nonsense without a picture.]
[I was going to take a picture, but the top student in the grade spotted me as soon as I took out my phone.]
The boy had dark, deep-set eyes. As soon as he made a move, the other person looked straight at him with sharp, cold eyes that also held a hint of scrutiny.
He still feels a chilling, suffocating sensation when he recalls that look.
[So there really is something going on between them. No wonder the transfer student is so protective of the top student in the grade.]
[Absolutely! You didn't see their posture on the bus; they were practically touching.]
[Tsk, they don't even know how to be discreet in public.]
[That's the top student in the grade! If I were a transfer student, I'd put that up too. Why not? Putting it up is a win-win situation.]
Are you all crazy? Why are you talking so rudely?
[Haha, I wonder how many girls will be heartbroken to hear that the top student in the grade has a boyfriend.]
[You know she's your boyfriend now, but what if it's just... you know (doge emoji)? Well, being the top student in the grade is just too charming.]
...
Perhaps feeling that they had put on a virtual and safe veneer, the malice and jealousy in the hearts of these people were amplified infinitely.
Despite wearing school uniforms that represent civility, the text they typed was increasingly offensive and unbearable.
"Are these people brain-dead? They just start spreading rumors." Jiang Deyu was furious after only glancing at the replies. "Jiang Sui is our neighbor, and look what they've made of her."
Just as he was about to show the post to Ji Jingyu, he noticed that the other person's phone screen was also stuck on this page.
Brother Ji never browses forums, does he?
The next second, he saw Ji Jingyu, who never used forums, type a line of text in the input box and send it.
[We're neighbors. The distance on the bus was a normal, safe distance. If you don't believe me, come with me to check the bus's security camera footage. Don't just spread rumors.]
Among the numerous replies filled with hostility, sarcasm, and mockery, this one stands out as particularly unique and noticeable.
The person, feeling resentful after being rebuked, immediately retorted: "[How do you know I'm spreading rumors? You're not the top student in the grade.]"
[I am. ]
After a brief silence, the number of replies to the post surged instantly.
Everyone comes in to take photos and leave a message.
After all, this was the first time they had caught the top student in their grade alive on the forum.
[Since you were on the bus and I saw you trying to take a picture, I know which one of you was you. Although I don't know your information right now, the school isn't that big; I'll find you if I walk around.]
The other party hadn't left and was still spying on the screen.
[With so many people on the bus, and so many people on their phones, what makes you so sure that the person you saw was me!]
Upon hearing this, Ji Jingyu knew that the other party had already shown weakness.
Ji Jingyu showed no emotion on his face, but he typed faster.
He wanted to resolve this troublesome matter before Jiang Sui entered the classroom.
[Isn't what you posted on the forum evidence? Even if you delete the post now, it will still leave a trace.]
The other party was so angry that he almost poked the screen with his finger. He had never expected that Ji Jingyu would personally step in to refute the rumors.
There have been even more outrageous posts in the past, but Ji Jingyu has never appeared in any of them.
But why did it have to be this time...?
If Ji Jingyu really finds him and reports it to the school, not handing over his phone would be seen as a guilty conscience, while handing it over would confirm the charge of spreading rumors.
Moreover, between him and Ji Jingyu, the school will definitely favor the latter.
[I'm sorry, I was spreading rumors. Although they came together on the bus, they were very considerate the whole time and didn't do anything inappropriate. I just said something inappropriate in a moment of rudeness, and I apologize.]
Ji Jingyu replied: [I'm starting a new post to clarify and apologize, but if similar rumors circulate again, I will contact you immediately.]
[Tsk, this feels so familiar...]
[The transfer student used the same tactic against Li Lin. If the top student in the grade doesn't cause trouble, everything will be fine, but if something does happen, he'll be the first suspect.]
[No wonder he's number one in the grade; he's already applying what he's learned so quickly.]
[Are you sure this is about applying what you've learned, or...?]
[Stop! Swallow the rest of your sentence. Remember, spreading rumors is illegal.]
Jiang Deyu watched the whole process, and only left the forum after the other party actually posted a clarification and apology as Ji Jingyu had said.
"That bastard got off easy!" Xia Fan walked around from the front, looking at Ji Jingyu with admiration. "Brother Ji is really amazing."
Ji Jingyu pressed his knuckles with a calm expression, but the faint blue veins on the back of his hand betrayed his emotions. He looked at Jiang Deyu and Xia Fan and said coldly, "Don't tell Jiang Sui about this, lest it offend her ears."
He didn't want No. 2 Middle School to leave Jiang Sui with such a bad impression.
"clear."
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"Let's go, Jiang Sui." Sun Hao led Jiang Sui towards the classroom and said gently, "The classmates are all easy to get along with, so don't be nervous."
Jiang Sui, who wasn't nervous at all, nodded cooperatively: "Yes, thank you, Teacher Sun."
"They're here, they're here." The person by the window spotted two figures walking in the corridor, one in front of the other, and immediately informed the rest of the class.
As soon as Sun Hao opened the door, enthusiastic applause erupted in the classroom.
Welcome, new student!
Sun Hao was startled by the group of unruly children and almost stepped on Jiang Sui behind him.
He was unaware of what was happening on the forum and assumed they were simply welcoming new students.
As usual, let me repeat the same old saying.
He shook his head helplessly, "If you guys had this much enthusiasm for studying, that would be great."
Jiang Deyu cupped his hands around his mouth and shouted, "Brother Hao, you're blocking our new classmates."
Sun Hao pointed his index finger at the disrespectful Jiang Deyu from a distance, but in the end he smiled and stepped aside, and Jiang Sui, who had been blocked by him, finally appeared in front of everyone.
Apart from Ji Jingyu, Jiang Deyu, and Xia Fan, the other students in Class Two had only heard of Jiang Sui before even seeing her.
Now that they finally saw her in person, everyone craned their necks to look at her curiously.
A moment later, Tong Xia poked Jiang Deyu's arm with her pen, her eyes shining, "She really is a great beauty."
"Why would I lie to you... Holy crap, bro, why are you blushing?"
Jiang Deyu looked at Tong Xia with a complicated expression.
Tong Xia's skin was already dark, and when her face turned red, she looked particularly comical.
"Isn't this just a normal reaction when you see a pretty girl?" Tong Xia touched his suddenly racing heart and asked Jiang Deyu, "Didn't your heart race when you first saw her?"
Is this the first time I've met Jiang Sui?
Jiang Deyu recalled the scene of their first meeting in his mind.
He remembered that he thought Jiang Sui was pretty at the time, but other than that, he didn't seem to have any other feelings.
"I thought she was looking for Brother Ji."
Because at that time it was assumed that Jiang Sui and Ji Jingyu had a relationship, he didn't think about it at all.
Even after he learned that Jiang Sui and Ji Jingyu were just neighbors, he was no longer moved by Jiang Sui.
Jiang Deyu subconsciously glanced at Ji Jingyu beside him.
Ji Jingyu leaned back in his chair, his long legs stretched out under the seat in a very relaxed posture. His thin lips curved slightly, and his gaze fell on Jiang Sui without any surprise.
Those who know him well know that he is in a good mood right now.
"How am I supposed to explain this to you?" Jiang Deyu snapped out of his daze and patted Tong Xia on the shoulder. "I can only say that preconceived notions are truly terrifying."
Now, whenever he thinks of Jiang Sui, Ji Jingyu's image immediately comes to mind.
All my daydreams vanished.
Sun Hao's gaze swept between Jiang Sui and the students below the stage for a while before he smiled and said, "Let me introduce you all. This is our new transfer student, Jiang Sui."
"Jiang Sui, please introduce yourself."
Jiang Sui's self-introduction was very simple.
"Hello everyone, I'm Jiang Sui. We'll be classmates from now on. I hope we can get along well."
"Let me find you a seat."
After entering the senior year of high school, everyone has a lot more stuff.
The desks, the floor, and even the row of cabinets at the back were piled with all sorts of items.
The large classroom looked extremely crowded.
Sun Hao's gaze swept around the classroom, and finally found that there was only an empty seat next to Ji Jingyu.
Ji Jingyu has never liked getting too close to people, and coincidentally, the class has an odd number of students, so he is the only one in the class without a deskmate.
I always sit alone at a table by the window, in the very corner.
Sun Hao was unsure whether Ji Jingyu would agree.
Before he could even formulate his words, Jiang Deyu took the lead, stood up, cleaned up a desk that was originally used to store miscellaneous items, and then dragged it to Ji Jingyu's side without hesitation.
The whole process was smooth and seamless.
"Brother Hao, what are you hesitating for? This is the only seat available in our classroom."
“Okay.” Seeing that Ji Jingyu had no objections, Sun Hao nodded. “Then Jiang Sui, you can sit there for now. We’ll rearrange the seats after the placement test.”
"What kind of diagnostic test?"
"Brother Hao, you must be joking, right? Who has exams right at the start of the semester?"
"Which brilliant leader came up with this underhanded trick?"
The students, who were initially curious about the transfer student, all turned their attention to the "placement test" that Sun Hao mentioned.
Anyway, transfer students can't run away, so we can find out about them anytime.
But the preliminary assessment is different; it's already imminent.
Sun Hao was amused by these brats. "I told you guys about this before the holiday, how come you all forgot? I told you that the results of this diagnostic test are very important..."
The little corner where Ji Jingyu was seemed to have been temporarily forgotten.
"Brother Ji, I'm here."
"Yes, welcome to Class Two."
His voice was deep and gentle, with a touch of languor.
Jiang Sui didn't sit down immediately. She whispered, "I want to sit inside."
That's where Ji Jingyu is located.
Ji Jingyu shook her head.
Jiang Sui thought he was unwilling, so she wrinkled her nose slightly, and the smile on her face faded a bit. "Okay, then I'll sit outside."
Ji Jingyu knew she was unhappy, so she quickly explained, "It's easy to get sunburned sitting inside... Never mind, you can sit here for now, and we'll switch seats when the sun gets too hot on you."
As he spoke, he stood up and gave the table and chairs to Jiang Sui.
Author's note: Just spoil her.
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