Chapter 42 Going to see someone
There are still a few minutes before the official lunch break bell rings.
Most of the students were already lying on their desks, ready to rest.
At this time of day, Jiang Sui would usually be hugging her little blanket, ready to go to sleep.
But today, she hugged her little blanket, glancing at her deskmate every now and then, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.
Ji Jingyu has always been sensitive to the gaze of others.
Especially Jiang Sui.
Ji Jingyu put down her pen. "What's wrong?"
"Brother Ji." Jiang Sui, her face half-buried in the blanket, blinked sleepily, "Do you think Zhang Peng will add Jiang Deyu on QQ?"
Ji Jingyu was not surprised at all that she would ask this question.
Although Jiang Sui had said not long ago that Zhang Peng wasn't worth getting angry over, Ji Jingyu knew that she genuinely wanted to help him.
He said in a low voice, "That depends on when Li Lin contacts him again."
Jiang Sui was taken aback by his words. "What do you mean?"
“Because he’s hoping to get away with it.” Ji Jingyu spoke slowly and deliberately, and his naturally cool voice gave him a sense of detachment. “Perhaps because of what happened at noon today, Li Lin will bypass him and choose someone else to target.”
"Do you think Li Lin will let him go?"
Jiang Sui tilted her head slightly, looking at Ji Jingyu's straight and sharp jawline, as if his answer was a response to Li Lin's next move.
She always had a natural sense of trust in Ji Jingyu.
“No,” Ji Jingyu said slowly. “Firstly, Zhang Peng is Li Lin’s new target, and secondly, he saw Li Lin in such a sorry state. Even if it’s just to save face, Li Lin won’t let Zhang Peng off easily. It’s just a matter of time.”
"I still don't understand why Zhang Peng is so resistant to doing this. Once he does it, he'll find it's very simple."
Jiang Sui possesses a kind of naive innocence that comes from not knowing the ways of the world.
In her mind, saying "no" to violence is easy, resisting bullying is simple, and defeating a scoundrel like Li Lin is an even easier thing.
But Ji Jingyu did not intend to expose this.
This shows that her father really protected her very well.
Ji Jingyu hoped that she could remain this naive for the rest of her life.
If you don't understand, don't try to understand it.
"Brother Ji."
"Um?"
"I've discovered that you have a very profound understanding of human nature."
Ji Jingyu smiled almost imperceptibly, "You've discovered the mistake."
"It clearly exists."
Jiang Sui yawned, her voice growing softer and softer, even her rebuttal sounded like a coquettish pout.
"You should go to sleep."
His deliberately lowered voice carried a subtle tenderness.
"Yeah, I've been sleepy for ages." She snuggled closer to the blanket, her voice growing increasingly muffled, a murmured murmur that seemed to escape her lips. "You have no idea how hard I study tonight..."
Ji Jingyu looked at Jiang Sui's eyes, which were red from exhaustion, and a hint of mockery flashed in his eyes.
There was no such thing as a profound understanding of human nature; he simply harbored wishful thinking.
Fortunately, some secrets will never be discovered.
—
Sun Hao stood in front of the podium, his gaze sweeping across the classroom. Seeing the students studying diligently, he reached up and pushed up his slipping glasses, then announced loudly, "Everyone, please study hard from now on."
The next second, his gaze fell on the two students sitting in the far corner.
Ji Jingyu is explaining a problem to Jiang Sui.
Jiang Sui lowered her long eyelashes slightly, her pink lips were pursed, and her expression did not look cheerful.
He was watching Ji Jingyu write out the calculation steps very carefully the whole time, but in the blink of an eye, he couldn't keep up with his train of thought anymore.
The pen paused on the nearly full draft paper. Ji Jingyu looked up at her and asked succinctly, "Which step?"
His tone was indifferent, as if he had long been accustomed to it.
Jiang Sui immediately moved closer to him and put a checkmark on a certain step with her pen, saying, "I haven't understood anything since here."
Her voice was soft, and her clear, dark eyes innocently met Ji Jingyu's gaze.
Jiang Sui's appearance always made Ji Jingyu think of tadpoles.
The tadpole that jumped onto his lap and acted cute after causing trouble.
The tadpole, which bared its teeth and claws at everyone, only showed its snow-white and soft belly to him.
The tadpole that stayed by his side the whole time when he learned the truth and was at his most desperate.
...
Ji Jingyu pulled out a new sheet of white paper. "Then I'll start again. If there's anything you still don't understand, let me know."
"Mmm." Jiang Sui nodded obediently. "I'm sure I'll understand this time."
The shadows of the trees swayed gently, and sunlight streamed through the window, softly falling on the desk piled high with books and stationery.
Tiny particles swirl and rise incessantly in the air.
If he hadn't been sober enough, Sun Hao would have almost thought he was on the set of a teen idol drama.
More students are now casually passing by their classroom than before...
These two kids are just too good-looking.
Sun Hao couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
—
After Jiang Sui transferred to Senior Three (2) Class, the grade director specially invited Sun Hao and several teachers to a short meeting.
The news that the school is going to build a new laboratory building and library, and also establish a scholarship to reward outstanding teachers and students has gone viral in the Xunning No. 2 Middle School teachers' group.
During a meeting, the head of the grade subtly revealed that the money was all donated by the Jiang Group.
And the "Jiang" in Jiang Sui is the same as the "Jiang" in Jiang Shi.
Perhaps the school didn't want to appear too sycophantic.
So, after a moment of contemplation, the head of the grade said, "You don't need to give her special attention, otherwise it will cause dissatisfaction among other students. But don't be too harsh on her either. You must find the right balance."
Although it's unclear why Miss Jiang Sui transferred from the international department of Licheng High School to their school, it's obvious that they can't afford to offend her.
"Besides, we really need to pay more attention to her grades." The grade head took a sip of tea. "After all, her parents spent so much money, we can't let them get nothing in return."
Qin Lin sighed, "It seems that, apart from Teacher Wen, everyone has a long way to go."
On the table in front of him was Jiang Sui's performance analysis sheet for this diagnostic test. Apart from English, the scores in the other subjects were simply unbearable to look at.
They can't be spoken to, they can't be scolded, it's tough to deal with them.
Hearing Qin Lin say that, Wen Xin's expression was anything but relaxed. "Teacher Qin, please don't say that. I feel like I'm the one under the most pressure."
"What do you mean by that?"
“Even if she does poorly in the other subjects, it’s still okay. Every extra point Jiang Sui gets is considered progress. But it’s much harder for her to maintain this level in English every time.” Wen Xin pressed her temple with her index finger, looking a bit annoyed. “I’m worried that her only strong subject will be ruined by me.”
Wen Xin's words made sense.
The atmosphere at the desks of this grade could only be described as gloomy and desolate.
Seeing this, the grade head quickly tried to smooth things over, saying, "Don't be too pessimistic, everyone. Remember to keep a calm mind."
It's the same as saying nothing at all.
Because Sun Hao was the homeroom teacher, the grade director kept him behind for a while.
“Ms. Sun, I’m not worried about the atmosphere in your class at all. But,” the grade director said, first praising and then criticizing, “you still need to keep an eye on things, so that Jiang Sui doesn’t get bullied.”
"I see."
The head of the grade patted Sun Hao on the shoulder and spoke to him frankly, "Of course, don't be too nervous. Jiang Sui is from the city after all. She may not be able to adapt to the pace of our school and will transfer back to Licheng after a few days."
—
At the time, having Ji Jingyu and Jiang Sui sit at the same table was more or less a desperate measure.
Jiang Sui wasn't the kind of student who followed the rules. She was rebellious, free-spirited, and occasionally showed a distance that made her difficult to approach. But Sun Hao didn't expect that Ji Jingyu could actually keep her in check.
Although the specific rankings will not be known until the next monthly exam, Jiang Sui's attitude towards learning has clearly improved during this period.
It seems his decision back then was correct.
Sun Hao walked out of the classroom with a look of satisfaction on his face.
No sooner had he left than the once quiet classroom began to erupt in a chorus of chatter.
The situation only improved after the disciplinary committee member finally roared in exasperation.
Yu Xiaocheng asked Xia Fan in a low voice, "Aren't you going to evening self-study?"
"Okay." Xia Fan nodded. "I'll leave once my dad and the others arrive."
Gu Mengyan plans to set off for Jiangcheng today, so that the group will have plenty of time to explore Jiangda University tomorrow and have a meal with Gu Ci.
"Jiangda will definitely be very lively tomorrow, remember to take lots of videos back."
Xia Fan was puzzled. "Jiangda's videos are all over the internet, what's so interesting about filming them?"
“You don’t understand.” Yu Xiaocheng rested her arms on her arms, her tone longing. “Those pictures taken online are soulless. You must remember to take lots of pictures of handsome young men tomorrow. These fresh and high-quality young men will be my motivation to study hard for a long time to come.”
Xia Fan: "..."
"Pfft." Jiang Sui couldn't help but laugh out loud.
She didn't mean to eavesdrop, but the distance was too close and her hearing was too good.
Upon meeting Yu Xiaocheng's gaze, Jiang Sui chuckled and teased her, "Class monitor, don't you dare get our Fanfan into trouble."
“How did I hurt her…” Yu Xiaocheng suddenly paused, and quickly understood Jiang Sui’s implied meaning.
She was so smitten by the handsome young men who seemed so far away that she almost made a terrible mistake.
If Xia Fan were to take these photos in front of Gu Ci, let alone handsome young men, even the dogs in the photos probably wouldn't be male.
Yu Xiaocheng and Xia Fan have a good relationship, so she naturally discovered Gu Ci's unspoken feelings for Xia Fan long ago.
Before Gu Ci graduated from No. 2 Middle School, he would go to the neighboring teaching building to find Xia Fan almost every day.
In addition, since it has always been Xia Fan's parents who attend parent-teacher conferences for Gu Ci, many people still mistakenly believe that they are siblings who have different surnames, one taking their father's surname and the other their mother's surname, saying that the siblings' parents have a very good relationship and have one child a year.
As a result, many girls who admire Gu Ci have found another way to approach Xia Fan and ask her to help deliver gifts and love letters to their "brother".
Unfortunately, Xia Fan never agreed.
The girls were so angry that they gossiped about Xia Fan behind her back, saying that she would definitely be the kind of annoying sister-in-law that her sister-in-law would post online.
With such a strong possessiveness towards her own brother, what sister-in-law could stand it?
Only Yu Xiaocheng knew that Xia Fan was wronged.
Xia Fan, who is kind and helpful, is actually quite willing to help these pretty older women; the one with the real possessiveness is someone else.
Xia Fan helped deliver a gift once, but almost got completely fooled by Gu Ci.
"Fanfan, do you want me to go astray and end up begging on the streets?"
Xia Fan was dumbfounded on the spot, "Huh?"
Gu Ci feigned a heartbroken expression, "After I get a girlfriend, how will I be able to concentrate on studying? I'll definitely skip classes, hang out in internet cafes, smoke and drink, and hang out with the underworld. My life will be ruined."
This is a serious crime!
Xia Fan was so frightened that she waved her hands repeatedly, "No, no, I never wanted you to have a girlfriend."
"That's more like it." Gu Ci glanced coldly at the chocolate and pink love letter in Xia Fan's hand. "Give me the things, and I'll go return them to their owner."
"oh."
Xia Fan handed over the things in her hands with a dejected expression.
The next day, Gu Ci handed Xia Fan the same chocolate he had bought, saying, "Don't think I don't know you just want someone else's chocolate. If you want anything in the future, just tell me. And if there's a next time..."
"I swear there will never be a next time."
"That's more like it." Gu Ci reached out and pinched Xia Fan's nape. "You little ingrate."
That day, Yu Xiaocheng didn't get any of the chocolates that Gu Ci had given to Xia Fan.
But Gu Ci bought a lot of snacks for her as well.
"Fanfan is simple-minded. If those people continue to harass her, please let me know."
The memory abruptly ended.
Yu Xiaocheng subconsciously rubbed her arms. "Xia Fan, remember to take pictures secretly tomorrow, away from Senior Gu Ci."
After instructing Xia Fan, she didn't forget to include Jiang Sui as well, "Everyone who sees this should get a share. Sharing is caring, so give one to Jiang Sui too."
"I don't want to."
Jiang Sui refused without even thinking.
After saying that, she secretly glanced at Ji Jingyu.
The other person acted as if they hadn't heard their conversation, their expression unchanged, still looking cold.
But what's with this inexplicable feeling of guilt?
She clearly did nothing wrong.
—
[Dad: Honey, Dad will be at the entrance of your neighborhood soon.]
When Jiang Sui opened the door and went out, Su Yinian was still preparing lessons in the living room.
Hearing the noise, she looked up at Jiang Sui and asked, "What's wrong? Are you hungry?"
He was about to stand up and cook a late-night snack for Jiang Sui.
Grandma Ji brought over a lot more dumplings, completely taking care of their late-night snack and breakfast.
Jiang Sui quickly pressed down on Su Yinian's shoulder, "No need to trouble yourself, Mom, I'm not hungry. I, I just wanted to ask Brother Ji for help with a few questions."
Su Yinian glanced at his phone. "It's so late. Can't we ask tomorrow? Maybe Xiao Jing is already resting."
“He’s not asleep yet, I just asked him.” Jiang Sui shook her head, her attitude very firm. “I have to get these questions right today, otherwise I won’t be able to sleep.”
Su Yinian: "..."
Her stubbornness is exactly like her father's.
"Mom, these questions are quite difficult and may take some time. If you are sleepy, you should rest first and don't wait for me."
—
[Brother Ji, are you asleep?]
[Fish]: No, is there something you need?
My dad's here, and I need to go downstairs to see him, but I'm afraid my mom will find out. So I told her I went to ask you a question, and if she comes looking for you, could you cover for me?
Just as Jiang Sui was about to press the send button, she suddenly remembered something, moved her finger up, and deleted all the words she had just typed.
The message "The other party is typing..." flashed on the chat interface for a long time, but no new messages from Jiang Sui came in.
The tadpole came to play with a small ball in its mouth. He reached out and rubbed its little head. "Tadpole, would you like to play by yourself for a while? I have something to do now."
Jiang Sui hadn't responded to him for so long, and Ji Jingyu was getting restless.
Could it be that he had another conflict with Teacher Su?
Could you come downstairs with me?
Then, another one appeared.
I'm afraid I'll hear crying again, like last time.
Although the messages were all text, Ji Jingyu could clearly sense that Jiang Sui seemed very worried that she would reject her.
[Fish]: I'm at the door.
Jiang Sui: "..."
I'm leaving right away!
—
The crying that was heard in the hallway last time seemed to have been just Jiang Sui's imagination.
The temperature difference between day and night in Xunning is gradually widening.
As night deepened, the night breeze blew freely.
Silvery moonlight fell through the swaying branches and leaves, casting dappled shadows.
"Why didn't you even ask me what I was going to do?" Jiang Sui's voice was soft and gentle in the evening breeze, with a hint of slyness. "You just followed me down here."
Ji Jingyu seemed genuinely unconcerned about what they were going to do. Hearing Jiang Sui's words, he simply followed her lead and asked in a low voice, "So, what are you going to do?"
"Go see someone."
"Whom are you going to see?"
"My dad."
"..."
Author's Note: Xiao Ji: Help, help me!
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