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The interview was originally scheduled for the afternoon of the following day.
Upon learning that "two parents" were involved on Xiao Qi's side, the parents of the other two roommates who had originally agreed to the meeting said they had something come up and wanted to reschedule.
Xu Yu is going back on the seventh day of the lunar new year, but Ji Shengsheng still has a lot of time to stay here.
After expressing to the homeroom teacher that they were willing to wait until the teachers had time to meet the other's parents, the parents of both roommates agreed to talk privately in the morning.
The children are not involved; it's just a communication session between parents.
Ji Shengsheng had no objection to this matter.
They weren't there to argue, they were there to solve problems.
Xiao Qi needed someone to accompany her, and Ji Shengsheng was worried about the two of them going together, so Xu Yu went to the meeting alone.
Xiao Qi, the homeroom teacher, was quite puzzled about the relationship between Xu Yu and Ji Shengsheng. In order to make Xu Yu's identity more convincing, Ji Shengsheng had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "This is my husband, Xu Yu."
“He’s my brother-in-law,” Xiao Qi said, following behind.
Xu Yu looked at Ji Shengsheng upon hearing the sound.
That was a brave move, and it deserves encouragement.
Then he looked at Xiao Qi.
He is also a promising talent.
The homeroom teacher nodded hesitantly: "Okay."
My roommates' parents are not very old and seem to be very honest people.
Although Xu Yu has always lacked empathy, he does not enjoy bullying others.
“We don’t know anything about what’s going on with your child. We just thought that since the college entrance exam is coming up soon, we don’t want the conflict between your child and the other child to affect our child.”
"We have nothing else to say about this."
“Yes, our child did not steal anything, nor was anything stolen from. Our child has nothing to do with this matter. He has been called in for talks several times, and he is under a lot of psychological pressure and is almost depressed.”
...
Xu Yu looked at the four people sitting opposite him.
He waited until they finished speaking before he opened his mouth.
"The conflict between Xiao Qi and her bunkmate should not involve others, but others should not exacerbate the conflict for no reason."
Xu Yu paused for a moment: "So, the fact that the two of them discovered their closets had been rummaged through on the same day was an unrelated coincidence, or was it something the girl in the upper bunk fabricated?"
Xu Yu never hesitates to assume the worst about others.
Since Xiao Qi did not steal anything, the actions of the other two people after Xiao Qi was "exposed," namely the so-called "cabinet being ransacked," whether they were trying to protect themselves or there was indeed something to it, were all acts of taking sides.
This behavior undoubtedly increased the suspicion against Xiao Qi.
In a four-person dormitory, one person lost something, while the other two claimed their lockers had been ransacked. The blame was clearly placed on Xiao Qi, leaving her speechless.
This is undoubtedly a case of dormitory bullying.
"Um...we're not quite sure about that."
Xu Yu said regretfully, "I have spoken with the homeroom teacher about the situation and know that no police were called at the time. Now, Xiao Qi's bunkmate still insists that Xiao Qi stole the things. The so-called evidence and witnesses for this slander are your children and what they call 'the closet being ransacked'."
“We were unaware of this matter beforehand, which is why this slander has lasted for so long. We have come back specifically to deal with this matter and to clarify everything.”
"We don't want to involve innocent classmates, and we hope that innocent classmates will not be taken advantage of."
This conversation was witnessed by Xiao Qi's homeroom teacher.
The homeroom teacher had a good impression of Ji Shengsheng and assumed that this "husband" would also be very gentle. However, after listening to the whole story, she inexplicably felt a sense of threat.
It seems like the other party is saying that if you insist on coming out to "testify," then you'll all be dragged into this mess and investigated, and no one will get away with it.
After the meeting ended, the homeroom teacher hesitated to speak.
Xu Yu knew what she was thinking.
He wasn't as kind as Ji Shengsheng, never assuming anyone was a good person.
"Teacher, there's a position I don't think I made clear."
“When this incident began, no one notified us, no one suggested reporting it to the police, no one cooperated with the investigation, no one controlled the rumors, no one coordinated the relocation of dormitories, no one tried to ease tensions between classmates, and no one cared about the mental health of those who were slandered…”
"If someone had notified us in time, the situation probably wouldn't have gotten this bad..."
"However, all of the above is in the past, and there is no point in dwelling on it. As parents, we will not be too demanding of the teachers and the school. We just hope that the teachers will convey our attitude to the appropriate places."
The homeroom teacher understood what he meant.
Thank you for your understanding.
Before the afternoon interview, the homeroom teacher sent a message to Ji Shengsheng, informing her that the parents of her other two roommates had applied to change dormitories, and asking if Xiao Qi wanted to apply as well.
This is a good thing.
Ji Shengsheng asked Xiao Qi for her opinion, but Xiao Qi hesitated and did not make a decision.
One of the girls sent a message to Xiao Qi, saying that she wanted to talk to her before class in the afternoon.
Ji Shengsheng respected Xiao Qi's decision and supported her regardless of whether she wanted to or not.
“Sister Sheng Sheng, I really didn’t go through their closets. I won’t talk to them again after how they treated me.”
Ji sighed. Children's innocence is always so cruelly shattered.
“It’s okay not to talk to them,” Ji Shengsheng supported Xiao Qi’s decision.
"...Actually, our relationship was pretty good before, so I couldn't understand why they did this."
"Sister, what would you do if you encountered something like this?"
"Me? I'm much older than you. When I was as young as you, I would also be sad and cry, and I would hate the whole world."
"And now?" Xiao Qi asked curiously.
"Right now... I'll just focus on doing what I want to do."
"Sister Sheng Sheng, when I grow up, will I be like you?" Xiao Qi nestled beside her. "Just as amazing as you."
“You will do very well.” Ji Shengsheng gently patted her back. “You will do even better than me, as long as you grow up on time.”
Don't dwell on things, and don't let other people's mistakes torment or drain you.
To live, no matter what happens, you must strive to live on. To live until the light appears after the darkness, to live until you shed the filth and mire clinging to you, to live until you are reborn.
...
She's been very tired lately. At noon, Ji Shengsheng fell asleep on the table. Xu Yu carried her to bed and then called Xiao Qi outside the door.
Xiao Qi still felt unfamiliar and afraid when facing Xu Yu.
She felt that Xu Yu didn't seem gentle at all when she wasn't in front of Ji Shengsheng, and was even quite cold.
"Brother-in-law..." Xiao Qi began cautiously.
As soon as he finished speaking, she felt Xu Yu's expression soften.
Although she didn't know why, Xiao Qi lowered her guard a bit.
Sister Sheng Sheng's husband shouldn't treat her badly.
"Let her rest this afternoon, and I'll go with you to meet the other party's parents."
This "she" is of course Ji Shengsheng.
Xiao Qi immediately grabbed the cuffs of her school uniform.
She didn't want to go with Xu Yu, and she didn't dare to refuse.
"I'll explain to you in advance what to do this afternoon, and you have half a day to think about it."
"Whether or not you transfer schools, things here need to be settled properly."
Xiao Qi nodded stiffly.
Your roommate contacted you; have you replied to their message?
"not yet."
"Okay, reply to her and agree to meet." Xu Yu was worried about Ji Shengsheng being alone in the room and just wanted to resolve this matter quickly.
"Struggle exists everywhere. No matter what environment you are in, you must win over allies instead of running away to a corner. Moreover, running away is useless. If others know that you are running away, they will chase after you and drive you away even more."
"Brother-in-law, is it because I'm too weak and I don't have any friends... that's why they bully me?" Xiao Qi felt criticized and a little wronged.
"no."
"Some people are born evil. They know you've been wronged, and their goal is to wrong you, attack you, and make you suffer."
Xu Yu thought of Ji Shengsheng; she probably wouldn't have such thoughts, nor would she tell a child.
Thinking of Ji Shengsheng, Xu Yu softened: "If you feel you can be wronged, then run away, it's okay. If you can't accept it, then you have no choice but to fight."
"You can't run away while looking back, and you certainly can't wallow in self-pity."
"Moreover, even now, you haven't defended yourself even once or fought back once. Isn't that a bit unfair to yourself?"
"I understand... Can I think about it?"
"Okay." Xu Yu didn't consider himself a good person, so he added, "I hope you won't desert."
Let Xiao Qi go back and keep Ji Shengsheng company, and Xu Yu will go to a nearby pharmacy to buy medicine.
Ji Shengsheng's forehead was burning hot when she woke up in the morning. She didn't eat anything when she came back at noon.
The medical facilities in Yunlan Mountain are unreliable, and we cannot leave quickly in the short term.
Xu Yu was extremely anxious.
If he weren't worried about Ji Shengsheng, he would have immediately started working on Xiao Qi's transfer to another school and then taken Ji Shengsheng away.
If he hadn't been worried about Ji Shengsheng, he wouldn't have taken so long to deal with this matter.
When Xu Yu returned, Xiao Qi left a note saying that she had already gone to school to meet her roommate.
After communicating with the homeroom teacher, Xu Yu hugged Ji Shengsheng.
She is sick.
He held her like that, but she didn't react at all.
Pressing his forehead against Ji Shengsheng's, Xu Yu felt the warmth that worried him.
After finally managing to coax Ji Shengsheng awake, they wanted her to eat some porridge before taking her medicine, but Ji Shengsheng was too uncooperative and resolutely refused to eat.
Xu Yu had never been so angry before.
It's still because Ji Shengsheng doesn't eat.
Ji Shengsheng felt his head was very heavy, and it would hurt if he moved his head. He didn't even have the strength to sit up.
"I don't want to eat... I want a hug."
Xu Yu looked at her without moving.
"...If I don't eat, I can't have a hug?"
Xu Yu watched as Ji Shengsheng struggled to turn over, turning his back to him, and said defiantly, "...Fine, I won't hug you then."
Xu Yu had no way to deal with Ji Shengsheng.
He could only pick Ji Shengsheng up from the bed and sit her on the chair by the window.
I hope that going to a place with better air circulation will make her feel more comfortable.
"Where's Xiao Qi?"
"She's back at school," Xu Yu said. "You can rest this afternoon; I'll take her there."
Ji Shengsheng felt it would be better for her to go, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't open her eyes, and her limbs ached, so she stopped forcing herself.
"……Thank you."
She felt reassured leaving the child in Xu Yu's care; a weight was lifted from her heart. Ji Shengsheng felt even weaker and less energetic.
They simply pinned the blame on Xu Yu.
"Open your mouth."
Xu Yu placed the spoon near her lips.
Ji Shengsheng remained motionless.
"Ji Shengsheng".
Ji Shengsheng's heart tightened.
She had never heard Xu Yu call her name so seriously before.
"...I don't want to eat."
"You don't want to eat?"
Ji Shengsheng explained softly, "...I know it's because I'm too tired. I'll be fine after resting for a couple of days. I don't even need to take any medicine."
She had been sick like this a few years ago, so she already knew how to get through it with minimal cost.
Then, she heard Xu Yu sigh helplessly.
"Sweetie, eat a little, then take your medicine."
Xu Yu was trying to comfort her.
Xu Yu's voice was so pleasant when he coaxed her.
Feeling a sharp pain in her legs, Ji Shengsheng pulled her legs back, curled up in Xu Yu's arms, and said coquettishly, "...I want to hear more."
Then, she felt Xu Yu hug her tightly, and he whispered in her ear with a helpless, worried, and even sad tone, "Baby, eat a little, you'll feel better after eating a little."
"Sheng Sheng, open your mouth."
Ji Shengsheng obediently opened her mouth.
The warm rice porridge flowed down her throat and into her stomach.
It definitely feels more comfortable.
She obediently opened her lips again.
Xu Yu sighed softly.
He fed him, and Ji Shengsheng was able to eat, which was already the best-case scenario.
Xu Yu never imagined that taking medicine would be harder than eating.
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