Chapter 32 Call Me Bai Qing
Chen Qing went to school the next day. After class, Yuan Hui was waiting for her outside the piano room.
"Have you heard that Qi Kaiban has suspended his studies?"
She was stunned and shook her head, "Why?"
"I don't know. His family came to handle the paperwork this morning." Yuan Hui teased, "Did you hurt his feelings and make him not want to go to school anymore?"
"Don't talk nonsense."
It was lunch time and the road to school was crowded with people.
Chen Qing and Yuan Hui arrived at the cafeteria entrance. A car was parked on a tree-lined path not far away.
There weren't many people passing by there, but they were still looking at them.
Chen Qing was in a bad mood because of what happened last night, so he didn't pay attention to it.
"Chen Qing! It's Mr. Yan." Yuan Hui poked her.
She looked up and saw Yan Baiqing just getting out of the car. He was wearing a light grey coat and had a mature aura that was as vast as a valley.
He stood quietly, looked at her and nodded.
Chen Qingchao looked around and hesitated to move.
Yan Baiqing changed his car.
When in Zhounan, the Yan family kept a low profile due to official business. Recently, the Yan family returned to the city, so it is reasonable for the eldest son of the Yan family to travel in a grand manner.
But in a place like school, if she went there now, there would be new rumors tomorrow.
Yuan Hui kept urging, "Go, I'm looking for you!"
“Not so good…”
"Oh!" Yuan Hui shook her off and ran straight to the opposite side.
Chen Qing had no time to stop him. He opened his mouth, then closed it again and stood there.
Two minutes later, Yuan Hui returned and pulled her into the cafeteria. "Mr. Yan said he's waiting for you at the entrance of the alley near the North Gate."
That alley is a residential area and students generally don't go there.
It's a good place to avoid suspicion.
Chen Qing didn't know what Yan Baiqing wanted to talk to her about, but after what Jiang Jingyan said in the basement, she felt a little uncomfortable.
After lunch, she went to the North Gate alone.
Yan Baiqing stood alone under the white wax tree, with the sunlight shining on him, making him look relaxed and noble.
Chen Qing bowed slightly, "Mr. Yan."
Yan Baiqing smiled, "Do you have to be so polite to me?"
"Be polite."
"I thought I was very familiar with Qing'er."
Chen Qing licked his lower lip and said nothing.
"It's my turn to trouble you today." A gust of wind blew, and he raised his hand to pluck the leaves floating above Chen Qing's head. "I want to ask you about someone."
"You say."
"Qi Kai, do you know him?"
"know."
"How do you usually behave?"
Chen Qing was confused, but told the truth, "His professional level is above average. He was my partner during the department performance, but I heard he took a leave of absence."
"What about character?"
Her eyes became increasingly confused. "He's quite good. He's helped me a few times. He's very loyal."
Yan Baiqing's tone was very secretive, "Helped you?"
"Well, when I had a conflict with a classmate in my freshman year, he stood up for me. He even introduced me to a part-time job before. He doesn't act like a rich second-generation kid, so I'm very grateful to him."
The atmosphere suddenly became silent.
Maybe it was Chen Qing's illusion. The man's smile was superficial, but there was a hint of coldness in it.
Just as she was wondering, Yan Baiqing looked at her and asked, "Is it even?"
"What?"
"I helped you last night, and you helped me today. Do you feel better, Qing'er?"
Chen Qing smiled awkwardly.
She didn't expect Yan Baiqing to be so insightful. After just a few contacts, he knew what she was thinking.
"Mr. Yan has helped me so many times, this little thing might not be enough to repay you."
"Is that so..." Yan Baiqing said meaningfully, "Then start by changing your words. You're doing me a favor."
Chen Qing didn't understand.
He put his hands behind his back and leaned forward slightly, "Call me Bai Qing."
Chen Qingxin shuddered and didn't dare to say anything.
Yan Baiqing straightened up and said in a serious tone, "Every time you address me too formally, it makes me feel old."
She was amused, "Not old."
This is the truth.
Yan Baiqing does not look old, and his speech is steady and wise.
I heard that Mrs. Yan was as pretty as today's models when she was young. She probably inherited her good temperament from her mother.
Jiang Jingyan is two years younger than him and doesn't look old either, but his aura is different.
If you have to rank them, Yan Baiqing is more mature, while Jiang Jingyan is more intimidating and wilder, with tension condensed all over his body.
Two spots of light flashed deep in the alley.
Yan Baiqing took a step closer without leaving any trace, his voice mellow and deep, "I have to go now. Next time we meet, call me Baiqing, do you agree?"
Chen Qing curled his fingers together and replied softly, "Okay."
…
In the afternoon, after Chen Qing finished her last class, the department head called her and asked her to come over.
In addition to the department head, professional teachers are also in the office.
Seeing her, he smiled and said, "Chen Qing, I have good news for you!"
The department head held a large teacup and pointed at her, "Among all the students in the school, you are the only one who is so motivated."
Chen Qing was stunned. "What's the matter?"
"At the end of the month, a district leader is having a birthday, and we're planning to use the occasion to hold a charity concert. Three schools will join forces, and our school will be the host."
She frowned, vaguely guessing something.
The department head grew increasingly excited as he spoke, striding over to her. "I heard he saw your performance at yesterday's charity dinner and thought our school is full of talented people. Oh—in the past, events like this were always hosted by the neighboring college, and we were always left behind. Chen Qing, this time, we're really taking advantage of you!"
Chen Qingxin felt disappointed.
Tao Siran still refused to give up.
"Director," she said politely, "could you please not let me participate this time?"
The department head's expression changed slightly. "Not participating?"
The professional teacher thought she was stage fright and quickly comforted her, "You won't be given a solo. It will be the same as before."
Chen Qing lowered his head and clasped his palms, "I don't want to participate."
"Don't want to?" The department head raised his voice. "This is something that will bring honor to the school. Don't you want to?"
The professional teacher winked at him, her tone still gentle, "Chen Qing, tell the teacher if you have any concerns. If you have any difficulties, the school will fight for you."
"Yes, just tell me and I'll apply."
Chen Qing wiped the sweat off his palms and said, "It's not difficult... It's my personal problem. Teacher, please choose someone else."
The department head slammed down the teacup, causing a few drops of tea to splash out. "The collective interest is more important than the individual! You kids are just too self-centered, and that's a good thing! You're much luckier than your seniors. The school's strict regulations must be fulfilled!"
There is more than one charity concert program, and the reason why Chen Qing must participate is because the higher-ups have hinted at it.
The department head observed Chen Qing's expression and knew that the approval procedures were still pending, so he informed Chen Qing first and asked her to prepare well.
I didn't expect him to be so ungrateful.
Seeing that he was determined, Chen Qing didn't know how to explain it, so he had to leave first.
After returning to the dormitory, she had no choice but to contact Mrs. Luo.
After explaining the situation, Mrs. Luo was curious, "Why don't you want to participate?"
"I want to rest for a while."
Mrs. Luo did not force her. She was silent for a while. "I can't handle this matter. I think Mr. Jiang has to step in."
Chen Qing sighed silently.
She also thought about it, but the person she should not look for the most was Jiang Jingyan.
"Would you like to talk to Mr. Jiang yourself, or should I go?"
“…I’ll go and tell it myself.”
Hang up the phone.
She held her phone to prepare herself mentally.
After organizing her words, she dialed the number.
On the other side, Jiang Jingyan placed his phone upside down on the table, his expression sharp as he asked the man in front of him, "Who are you talking about?"
The man rubbed his hands together and replied with his head down, "Mr. Yan came to the police station in person and provided key evidence. We have a chance to prove that Ms. Chen was indeed acting in self-defense."
Jiang Jingyan was filled with murderous aura.
She actually went to Yan Baiqing and asked him for help.
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