Chapter 65: Ji Jingyu and I wore matching outfits.
Jiang Sui was taken aback, and quietly tugged at Ji Jingyu's sleeve, "Do you have to be so blunt?"
Her original plan was to use the excuse of discussing dresses to call Chen Xilin out, and then settle accounts with her properly.
By saying this, Ji Jingyu was essentially laying the matter out in the open.
"Um."
Jiang Sui is still soft-hearted.
The more straightforward they are at times like these, the more open and honest they appear.
Ji Jingyu didn't care what would happen to Chen Xilin; he only cared about Jiang Sui.
In this chaotic farce, Jiang Sui has always been the most innocent person.
Ji Jingyu didn't actually have much of an impression of Chen Xilin.
Even though we were classmates for a year.
But the other party seems to think too highly of him.
They knowingly violated the rules time and time again.
This matter must be resolved completely today.
Ji Jingyu thought.
Upon hearing Ji Jingyu's words, the classroom fell into an eerie silence for a second, followed by a flurry of chatter.
"Why are people spreading rumors again? Didn't we already clarify this before?"
"It's funny because it's interesting, and it's even more fun when you see that there are actually idiots who believe it."
"You guys are ridiculous. They don't believe what the people involved say, but they insist on believing the nonsense spread by those who spread rumors."
"I have actually come across similar posts before."
What did the post say?
"It's really outrageous. They said Chen Xilin and Ji Jingyu actually dated before, but then Ji Jingyu fell for Jiang Sui, and to avoid upsetting Jiang Sui, she deliberately said they weren't together. They also said Chen Xilin cried for days in the dorm because of the breakup, and she didn't show up when we played against Class Two because she was too heartbroken and didn't want to see that couple..."
The girl who was speaking suddenly choked, realizing that all three parties involved were present at the moment. She quickly "braked" and swallowed the last three words back, giving Jiang Sui and Ji Jingyu an embarrassed smile.
Even though she didn't say those words aloud, everyone present could guess which three words she meant.
That girl wasn't the only one who saw similar comments.
After all, in this miserable life of heavy schoolwork and mountains of papers, gossip is one of the best ways to relieve stress.
In fact, many people are skeptical about the matter involving Ji Jingyu and Chen Xilin.
There's no smoke without fire.
Who knows, there might actually be something between them, otherwise why would people only criticize him and not the others?
Everyone knows this idea is wrong, but they can't help but think it.
But nobody thinks that way anymore.
"That's utter nonsense! I share a dorm with Xilin. If she really cried for days because of this, wouldn't I know?"
"Chen Xilin did not watch the game when we played against Class 2, but I remember she was in a good mood that day."
Chen Xilin's roommate was a girl with a fiery temper. She immediately patted Chen Xilin on the shoulder and said, "Xilin, have Ji Jingyu call him over. We'll help you teach him a lesson. What kind of person is he who does nothing right all day long!"
Jiang Sui couldn't help but laugh out loud.
The other person looked at Jiang Sui, puzzled. "What's wrong?"
"You have a very pleasant voice."
One dares to praise, and the other dares to respond.
"Oh, thank you."
Ji Jingyu stared at Chen Xilin, as if issuing an ultimatum, "Chen Xilin, what's your choice?"
Meeting his dark, unfathomable eyes, Chen Xilin felt a tightness in his throat, and suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of embarrassment.
She felt that Ji Jingyu seemed to already know something.
Chen Xilin looked away, his fingers tightening around the pen. He appeared calm and collected, but his mind was in turmoil.
She took a deep breath, slowly stood up from her seat, and looked at Ji Jingyu with feigned composure. "Evening self-study is about to start. Let me go outside with you to talk so as not to disturb the other students' studies."
"good."
—
Since Jiang Sui transferred to our school, her name and Chen Xilin's name have often been mentioned together, but this is the first time they have stood together so closely.
Chen Xilin's expression stiffened slightly upon seeing Qian Dongdong.
She guessed that this idiot was the one causing trouble.
A sinister glint flashed across Chen Xilin's face. She had emphasized to Qian Dongdong many times not to directly cause trouble for Jiang Sui, and had also hinted that there were many ways to help her vent her anger.
For example, isolation.
For example, ignoring it.
For example, posting online to encourage more people to criticize Jiang Sui.
Such as these.
There were so many ways to do it, but Qian Dongdong still managed to mess things up.
More trouble than they're worth.
"Xilin." Qian Dongdong had no idea what Chen Xilin was thinking. As soon as she saw Chen Xilin, she came up to her with a worried look and took her hand, afraid that she might suffer some injustice.
"So you two really do know each other." Jiang Sui's teasing gaze darted back and forth between Chen Xilin and Qian Dongdong. "I thought Qian Dongdong was just making things up."
To be honest, Jiang Sui felt quite sorry for Qian Dongdong.
Qian Dongdong is clearly the kind of person who would open her heart to her friends, but unfortunately she met Chen Xilin, and her sincere feelings were wasted.
"We were classmates in the first year of high school."
Chen Xilin blurred the lines about his relationship with Qian Dongdong, never mentioning that the two were still good friends.
"What exactly is going on?"
It has to be said that Chen Xilin's gentle appearance is very deceptive, especially when she looks at everyone with an innocent expression, it is really hard to believe that she is the one doing these little tricks behind the scenes.
Ji Jingyu glanced at the time; evening self-study was about to begin.
According to his plan, he had to explain several question types to Jiang Sui today, and he really didn't have much time to waste on such meaningless things.
“Qian Dongdong said I dated you.” Ji Jingyu’s dark eyes met her coldly. “Chen Xilin, did I date you? When you first came to me, I clearly rejected you. I don’t think there was anything I said that could have caused you to misunderstand.”
Ji Jingyu was usually aloof and restrained, but at this moment he looked at Chen Xilin with a cold gaze, his eyes revealing a hint of gloom and sinister intent, like an invisible blade that made her dare not look directly at him.
"Is there some misunderstanding?" Chen Xilin bit his lip, sniffed lightly, his eyes slightly red, looking more aggrieved than anyone else present.
"What misunderstanding?" Xia Fan couldn't stand it anymore. "It's because you and Qian Dongdong were talking nonsense, saying that Sui Sui stole your boyfriend, which caused her to be scolded for no reason. She wasn't wronged at all, but you're the one who's wronged."
Chen Xilin blinked. "How am I talking nonsense?"
Jiang Sui realized it was a real shame that Chen Xilin didn't become an actor.
The truth was already clear, yet she could still ask them questions without batting an eye.
If someone unaware of the situation saw this, they would probably think they were ganging up on the weak.
"Qian Dongdong, did I tell you that I was dating Ji Jingyu?"
Qian Dongdong opened her mouth, looking blank for a moment, because she realized that Chen Xilin had never said such a thing to her.
Or rather, she never openly admitted to having a relationship with Ji Jingyu.
All along, she had been using ambiguous statements to mislead Qian Dongdong, making her believe that the two were lovers.
Seeing Qian Dongdong standing there dumbfounded and silent, Yu Xiaocheng couldn't stand it anymore.
Regardless of the circumstances, Qian Dongdong is a student in Class Two, and as the class monitor, she cannot allow Chen Xilin to bully the students of Class Two like this.
"So you mean Qian Dongdong framed you out of thin air?"
When the topic of "creating something out of nothing" came up, Yu Xiaocheng gave Qian Dongdong a meaningful look.
“I didn’t frame her. I went to your dorm to find you before, and you were crying very sadly after seeing the messages in the anonymous group. I asked you if you were so sad because of Ji Jingyu, and you said yes.” Qian Dongdong’s voice was a little dry, and her eyes were full of disappointment as she looked at Chen Xilin. “Besides, you often ask me about Ji Jingyu.”
“Oh.” Jiang Sui drawled, “You’re quite the big shot. Chen Xilin even put on a crying scene for you. None of her roommates who live with her day and night get this treatment.”
The young lady speaks without holding back, and her words can hurt two people.
Qian Dongdong is known for her sharp tongue and rarely loses in arguments, but having just experienced a betrayal of a friend and knowing she had misunderstood Jiang Sui, she dejectedly accepted Jiang Sui's words without uttering a rebuttal.
Chen Xilin, on the other hand, seemed completely unaffected, calmly explaining to everyone, "I was indeed in a bad mood that day."
At this point, she looked up at Ji Jingyu, her expression hesitant, her eyes filled with an indescribable meaning.
This made Jiang Sui feel very uncomfortable.
She stood in front of Ji Jingyu, her eyebrows slightly raised, and the corners of her rosy lips slowly curved upwards as she met Chen Xilin's gaze with a hint of rudeness. "Because you woke up from your dream?"
Upon seeing that stunningly beautiful face, Chen Xilin's expression froze, and a sudden surge of irritation welled up within him.
Chen Xilin is beautiful and her grades are not bad. Her performance at the New Year's Eve party was amazing, which made her the "school beauty" in everyone's eyes. Wherever she goes, she is the center of attention.
Subsequently, with her "stirring up trouble," Ji Jingyu became the subject of her endless rumors.
The teacher liked her, the girls were jealous of her, and the boys fawned over her.
Chen Xilin enjoyed the feeling of being high above others and being pursued by them.
But everything changed after Jiang Sui transferred to our school.
Ji Jingyu directly distanced himself from her, leading many to speculate that he did so because of Jiang Sui.
Chen Xilin would not have harbored such malice towards any other girl.
But it was Jiang Sui who always stole her thunder.
Chen Xilin has heard people compare her to Jiang Sui more than once.
She was always the one who was outshone.
Since Ji Jingyu clarified the rumors, Chen Xilin's statement that he is inferior to Jiang Sui seems to have been corroborated by substantial evidence.
"If I were Ji Jingyu, I would also choose Jiang Sui. Jiang Sui is much prettier than Chen Xilin."
"The title of 'school beauty' will probably have to be given to Jiang Sui."
"They used to say that only Ji Jingyu was good enough for Chen Xilin, but it turns out he doesn't care about her at all."
...
Chen Xilin could not tolerate these remarks.
But she couldn't find those people who were speaking behind the screen, nor could she confront Ji Jingyu. So she could only vent all her resentment on Jiang Sui.
She had thought more than once that it would have been better if Jiang Sui hadn't transferred to No. 2 Middle School.
Ji Jingyu is tall and broad-shouldered, so Jiang Sui can't really block anything.
Seeing Jiang Sui's obviously possessive actions, he couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth and stand behind Jiang Sui in a very cooperative manner.
Chen Xilin chuckled self-deprecatingly, "Yeah, after all, I've had a crush on him for so long, so of course I'd feel sad to suddenly hear that he's cutting ties with me."
Then, she turned her gaze to Qian Dongdong, her eyes flashing slightly, "You are his classmate, so I wanted to ask you about his recent situation. I think very few girls can resist asking about him."
Chen Xilin readily admitted that he liked Ji Jingyu.
But that was all she acknowledged.
She even created the image of a humble, unrequited lover for herself.
Her answer was flawless, and for a moment there was nothing to criticize.
The bell rang for evening self-study.
Chen Xilin smiled slightly at the group, "If there's nothing else, I need to go back to class. As for how to deal with the people who spread rumors, you can decide that; I have no objection."
"Chen Xilin," Ji Jingyu said coldly, "This time I'm resolving this privately. If there's a next time, see you in the grade-level group."
"Okay." Chen Xilin paused. "Is there anything else you want to say? If not, I really have to go back to the classroom."
“There really is something.” Jiang Sui slowly approached her, raising her chin slightly. “Didn’t you want to know what I’m wearing at the opening ceremony of the sports meet? I’m wearing matching outfits with Ji Jingyu. From now on, you can ask me directly about anything related to him. No one else knows as much or as much detail as I do.”
—
Watching Chen Xilin leave with obvious anger, Jiang Deyu was incredibly curious. "What did you say to her at the end that made her so angry?"
"You want to know?"
"Yes." Jiang Deyu nodded vigorously.
Jiang Sui teased him, "I won't tell you."
Jiang Deyu gritted his teeth in anger, but he couldn't do anything about it, so he could only turn to Ji Jingyu for help, "Brother Ji, Jiang Sui is bullying people again."
Ji Jingyu's answer was the same as before: "I can't control her."
Jiang Deyu thought Ji Jingyu was saying that he had no right to interfere with Jiang Sui, and muttered under his breath, "Then you should find a way to interfere with her, since she likes you anyway."
If ordinary classmates can't control it, surely your boyfriend can!
Ji Jingyu glanced at him, seeing through his little scheme, and said, "Then I won't interfere with her."
Jiang Deyu was shocked. "So you just let her bully me?"
"As long as she's happy."
Jiang Deyu: "...Not human!"
Yu Xiaocheng, who was standing to the side, sighed, "To be honest, Chen Xilin is really calm. If it were someone else, they would probably panic if we came knocking on their door so suddenly."
Jiang Deyu nodded, "That's right. I used to think Chen Xilin was also a victim of this rumor, but now I realize I was too naive."
“In this whole affair, Brother Ji and Sui Sui are the most innocent. One of them became a scumbag for no reason, and the other was accused of stealing someone else’s boyfriend for no reason.” Xia Fan said, glaring at Qian Dongdong.
“This shows that she had already planned her escape route when she did this.” Jiang Sui looked at Qian Dongdong with sympathy. “Poor thing, she was used as a pawn. You must be careful of those selling health products when you get old.”
Qian Dongdong felt so ashamed that she wanted to disappear into a hole in the ground, but she had to admit her mistake.
"Jiang Sui, I'm sorry. I misunderstood you and didn't recognize you. I apologize."
Considering that Qian Dongdong was being used and that she admitted her mistake and corrected it, Jiang Sui didn't make things difficult for her. "I accept your apology, but I don't want to forgive you for the time being."
No one present spoke.
The person being scolded is Jiang Sui, and they have no right to demand that she forgive Qian Dongdong.
The current outcome is much better than Qian Dongdong had hoped.
She breathed a sigh of relief. "You could have chosen not to forgive me anyway."
"You need to clean up all those comments you made online that insulted me. Also, you need to clarify things."
Qian Dongdong nodded repeatedly, "I know what to do. Even if I have to stay up all night, I will handle this matter well."
Let's deal with Jiang Sui's matter first, and then settle accounts with Chen Xilin.
Chen Xilin is treating her like a fool; this matter won't be so easily forgotten.
Jiang Sui narrowed her eyes upon hearing this. "All night? Just how many posts did you make to smear me?"
"……sorry."
Qian Dongdong blushed with shame and repeatedly bowed to Jiang Sui to apologize.
Jiang Sui snorted coldly, "It's a good thing I haven't forgiven you yet."
"I need to keep a close eye on these forums, online communities, and confession walls these next few days, lest rumors spread that we're ganging up on the weak again."
Jiang Deyu had witnessed Chen Xilin's prowess today and was afraid that she might turn around and bite them again.
"Don't worry, if Chen Xilin had any brains, she wouldn't choose to commit a crime at this time." Yu Xiaocheng wasn't as alarmed as he was. "She'll probably behave herself for quite some time."
"That's good." Jiang Deyu leaned lazily against the railing and stretched. He looked down and met Qin Lin standing on the first floor.
He gasped, his voice trembling with urgency, "Quick, hurry, Old Qin is downstairs!"
Then everyone realized it was already evening self-study time, and hurriedly turned around and ran upstairs.
Apart from Jiang Deyu.
"Jiang Deyu!" Qin Lin shouted, his voice booming with power. "Evening self-study has already started, and you're still loitering outside. Stand right there, and I'll teach you a lesson!"
Yu Xiaocheng and the others stood on the stairs watching him.
Jiang Deyu waved his hand at them with a tragic expression, "You guys go ahead, I'll hold off Lao Qin."
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