Chapter 14
Just when everyone was stunned by her actions, Xia Ruirui picked up the microphone again to stabilize the situation.
"It's just a two-thousand-word review. I've memorized it by heart. Reviewing it from the manuscript seems insincere."
What she said was very humorous, and there were some scattered laughter on the playground, and even the head teacher had a slight smile on his face.
Only after the laughter died down did Xia Ruirui's self-reflection truly begin.
"Just last Friday, a very bad thing happened at the friendly basketball game held by the school."
After saying this, she paused and glanced at the seats of Class 11 below the stage.
"I shouldn't have played dirty with Gao Mouwen from Class 11 of Senior 2. I shouldn't have maliciously knocked down a basketball player from our class and then argued with him."
Because they were far away, Xia Ruirui couldn't see the expression on Gao Zhiwen's face, but she could imagine how exciting it would be.
She continued: “We shouldn’t have allowed the sports students in our class to argue with the coach when he only gave Class 11 a yellow card warning instead of a red card.
Even if the coach got angry and gave our class a yellow card warning, even if Gao Mouwen openly provoked us.
“…”
“…”
“…”
The playground was dead silent at first, and then there was a rustling sound of people talking and chatting.
The dean of studies also reacted and trotted towards the podium.
Seeing this, Xia Ruirui also quickened her speech: "I shouldn't have competed with Gao Mouwen to see whose fist was harder when he pushed the girl in our class..."
There was an uproar and whistles from the audience.
When she emphasized that her fist was harder, there was laughter from the audience.
As the dean climbed onto the podium, Xia Ruirui finished her last sentence.
"The above is my deep reflection. If I encounter unfair things in the future, I will definitely not fight. I hereby express my deep and sincere apology to Gao Mouwen."
After saying that, she faced all the teachers and students in the playground and bowed deeply.
Before she could finish bowing, the dean grabbed her arm and led her off the podium.
Xia Ruirui did not resist and followed Brother Qiang obediently.
Although the perpetrator on the podium was under control, the situation on the playground got out of control.
There were whistles everywhere, and some students from Class 18 even took off their school uniforms and threw them into the air.
Once one person did this, others followed suit.
The Dean of Studies looked at the chaotic students and the flying school uniforms with a headache. Looking at Xia Ruirui who looked calm, he was filled with hatred: "Your self-criticism is really good. Good, good, good."
She didn't say anything, but lowered her head and reviewed the statement.
The matter became a big deal, and it was not until Xia's father, a diplomat, stepped in and ordered Xia Ruirui to submit a self-criticism that the matter was completely settled.
However, the subsequent impact of this incident was far from over. Senior Xia Ruirui from the 2016 class became a legend in Jincai...
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When Wang Kelly volunteered to finish reading the "self-criticism", everyone burst into laughter.
Even though times have changed, the rebelliousness of the past still looks so cute now.
It's nothing more than a group of mentally immature children's self-righteous rebellion, which becomes colorful because it is given the stamp of youth.
"Xia Ruirui is truly brave. Back then, it seemed like she was even used as a negative example and criticized by the entire school because of this incident."
"Looking back now, it seems like it happened yesterday."
"My nephew who attends Jincai High School told me that one of the school rules is that every student who makes a self-reflection at the podium must have their draft reviewed."
As soon as these words were spoken, there was another burst of laughter. Xia Ruirui brushed her hair with her hands to hide her embarrassment.
Chen Ke smiled and patted the speaker's shoulder: "As expected, behind every absurd regulation there is an unknown story."
Dong Jiawei took a sip of wine and continued, "That's right. Before he went on stage, who knew that Brother Rui would do something big?"
Everyone was reminiscing about the past, but the person involved was busy picking up food on the table, as if he was listening to someone else's story.
Shen Yuqing sat opposite Xia Ruirui. Seeing her staring at a dish, he glanced in the direction she was looking.
Seeing her staring at the plate of sweet and sour pork ribs so intently, he couldn't help but chuckle.
Everyone was talking, and no one saw Shen Yuqing calmly turn the turntable on the dining table and put the plate of sweet and sour pork ribs in front of Xia Ruirui.
He then secretly used his fingers to fix it for a long time.
After Xia Ruirui and Chen Ke finished talking, she was about to take two bites when she found that the dish in front of her had changed from stir-fried beef with carrots to sweet and sour pork ribs.
She was stunned for a moment, and her eyes subconsciously looked at Shen Yuqing opposite her. Seeing that he was talking to Dong Jiawei beside him, she felt that she was overthinking.
He was not a worm in her stomach, so how could he know that she wanted to eat sweet and sour pork ribs.
She picked up two pieces of ribs and stopped.
After dinner, Chen Ke started to urge them to go karaoke. Xia Ruirui didn't sleep well the previous night and was a little sleepy, so she made an excuse and planned to slip away.
"Then I'll be leaving first. Have fun everyone."
Wang Kelly saw her about to leave, looking somewhat reluctant, but still did not try to stop her: "I'll ask my driver to take you home."
Chen Ke also echoed: "Yes, it's dark."
Xia Ruirui shook her head and said casually, "Just take a taxi. I'll leave first."
Seeing this, Chen Ke did not force her, but instead told her to be careful.
She smiled and nodded, and the others greeted her as well.
"Ruirui, be careful on the road."
"See you next time, Rui Ge."
"Bye-Bye."
Xia Ruirui smiled and waved at them. When the elevator door closed, she reached the first floor in the blink of an eye.
Only when she opened the door and breathed in the fresh cool air did her sleepiness ease a little.
Just as she was standing on the side of the road hailing a taxi, someone came out.
Xia Ruirui looked at Shen Yuqing who followed him out, a little surprised: "Why are you out too? Aren't you going to sing karaoke later?"
He didn't say anything, his eyes were blurry. When he heard her question, he thought about it seriously for two seconds, as if he had finally confirmed the answer, and shook his head obediently.
Looking at someone who was unusually well-behaved, Xia Ruirui knew that Shen Yuqing, the weak chicken, was drunk.
He was probably quite drunk.
She pursed her lips and looked at him, mocking him lightly: "You are really good, I can get you drunk with just one glass, and it's beer."
"If you don't know, you might think we're drinking white wine." After sitting at the same table for several years, she had inherited his sharp tongue.
She thought he would refute with a sneer, but he just looked at her and smiled.
Looking at Shen Yuqing with a blush on his face, Xia Ruirui couldn't help but said, "Your face turns red when you drink, which is bad for your health. You'd better not drink in the future."
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But he acted as if he didn't hear her and walked straight towards her.
The distance between them was already very close, and when he leaned in so close, she could even feel his breath.
He was a little taller than when he was in high school. Xia Ruirui had to crane her neck to look at him, and after a while her neck felt a little sore.
As if sensing her difficulty, he actually bent down.
The two people stared at each other closely, so close that they were only a fist away.
Xia Ruirui looked at Shen Yuqing's drunken eyes and for the first time felt like retreating.
She pretended to look away casually: "I'm going back, remember to go back early."
After saying that, she pretended to stop a car and walked forward a few steps. Only when she had put some distance between herself and someone did she secretly breathe a sigh of relief.
That was a close call.
I almost couldn't control myself.
She walked to the side of the road and fanned her face with her hands, trying to cover up the heat. "It's so hot! Why is it so hot today?"
Before he could finish his words, a gust of cold wind blew in his face.
Xia Ruirui bit her back teeth and swallowed the words "It's so hot".
Damn it.
Why hasn't the taxi arrived yet?
She took a deep breath, trying to use the cool air to relieve the heat in her heart.
Thinking that Shen Yuqing came by car and was drunk, she couldn't help asking: "How about I call a designated driver for you? You are drunk..."
Before she could finish, she was pulled over by someone.
Looking at the face of someone in front of her that suddenly enlarged, Xia Ruirui fell silent instantly and subconsciously held her breath.
Someone didn't move for a long time, so she didn't dare to move either.
Just when she thought she was going to be admitted to the hospital because of her rapid heartbeat, Shen Yuqing moved.
He lowered his head towards her, put her hand on his head, and looked at her with an indescribable look.
His eyes suddenly reminded Xia Ruirui of a puppy she had fed on the side of the road two days ago.
It was the same, wagging its tail and looking at me expectantly.
It refused to eat the food I gave it, and just kept staring at me, wagging its tail happily.
She didn't move and let Shen Yuqing put her hand on his head.
Until Shen Yuqing rubbed her hand and moved his head, Xia Ruirui blinked and felt that her heart was about to jump out of her chest.
Please.
He is not a dog.
He actually begged to be petted like a dog.
And it’s so tempting!!
He is going to die! ! Or something! ! ! !
But it would be a shame not to touch him, so she cooperated and rubbed his hair. She felt amused and secretly wondered whether he would regret it tomorrow when he sobered up.
His hair is very soft.
Just like in high school.
Xia Ruirui had originally stopped, but because her hands felt really good, she ruthlessly ruffled the loose hair on his head again.
It was not until Shen Yuqing, with his messy hair, looked at her like a child, that she withdrew her hand in disappointment.
Suddenly I felt a little guilty.
The taxi came, Xia Ruirui looked back at him, her tone was still gentle: "Chen Yuqing, get in the car."
Looking at someone who got on the bus obediently, she smiled with satisfaction.
She told the driver in the front seat his address and was about to close the back door for him, but was stopped by Shen Yuqing...
He even grabbed the corner of her clothes and wouldn't let her leave.
"let go."
“…”
“Shen Yuqing, let go.”
"……No"
“…”
Xia Ruirui finally compromised and followed Shen Yuqing into the back seat. Seeing her follow, he let go with satisfaction.
After getting in the car, she repeated the address to the driver again, fastened her seat belt, and glanced at Shen Yuqing next to her.
Upon closer inspection, I saw that a stray puppy had fallen asleep.
“…” She was speechless, but still gently fastened his seat belt.
Chen Yuqing's apartment is about an hour's drive from here. Xia Ruirui was a little sleepy, so she leaned back in the car seat and closed her eyes, intending to take a rest.
Unexpectedly, she fell asleep too.
When she woke up, she found that they were almost there.
She wanted to wake up Shen Yuqing, but found that his head was resting on her shoulder.
Xia Ruirui secretly complained, no wonder her shoulders felt so heavy.
She took the opportunity to observe his sleeping face again, and looking at his eyelashes, she couldn't help but pluck one.
I compared it with my own eyelashes…it turned out that Shen Yuqing’s was longer.
She pushed him awake in annoyance: "Big anchor, we're at your house."
He opened his eyes briefly, not knowing whether he heard it or not. He hummed and closed his eyes again.
Still resting his head on her shoulder.
“…”
Xia Ruirui paid the fare and half-dragged and half-pulled the person out of the car.
After looking through the address of Shen Yuqing that Shen Qingli sent her last time, she dragged him to the 17th floor by elevator.
The two stood in front of the door of 1701, staring at the combination lock in front of the door in a daze...
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