Chuchu often falls into a strange state of mind. She feels as if, at some unintentional moment, she has quietly replaced some high and mighty gods and become the guardian in the hearts of some people in the world.
Whenever she lends a helping hand to friends who are facing difficulties and challenges, and sees smiles return to their faces, Chuchu feels an indescribable sense of satisfaction in her heart.
The feeling of being needed, valued, and even admired is indeed an unprecedented and fresh experience for her who has always been low-key, and this feeling is quite good.
This evening, the breeze was gentle and not dry. Chuchu finished dinner in a particularly cheerful mood. She thought of a few good friends—Song Nuan, Zhao Qing, and Zhu Zhu—and decided to invite them to her apartment for a small gathering to enjoy a relaxing and pleasant evening.
However, life is full of surprises. When Chuchu opened the door with great anticipation, she was greeted by Professor Rong Lin, who had arrived earlier than expected. This unexpected visitor caught Chuchu off guard, and she secretly groaned. How would she explain this to her friends? After all, at school, to avoid unnecessary trouble, she had deliberately kept her distance from Rong Lin and had never publicly acknowledged their acquaintance.
Song Nuan was the first to exclaim in surprise. Her eyes darted back and forth between Chu Chu and Rong Lin, full of curiosity and confusion: "Chu Chu, didn't you say you didn't know the professor? How did the professor find his way directly to your apartment?"
Chu Chu smiled awkwardly and quickly asked everyone to sit down. At the same time, she frantically handed over drinks, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere. "Don't worry, don't worry, I'll explain. It's true that we know each other, but I didn't dare admit it last time at school. It was mainly because I was afraid of causing some unnecessary misunderstandings and gossip. After all, campus rumors can sometimes be really hurtful."
Song Nuan was obviously not satisfied with this answer. She pressed further, "Then how did you two meet? Chuchu, you can not tell anyone else, but you have to tell the truth to the three of us. Aren't we best friends?"
Chu Chu scratched her head helplessly again and looked at Rong Lin for help.
Seeing this, Rong Lin smiled gently and said slowly, "Let me explain this matter. In fact, it was me who asked Chuchu not to make it public. Our two families are old friends, and my mother and Chuchu's mother have been friends for many years. My family is in Jincheng, and you all know that if any bad rumors spread between teachers and students, it will have a great impact on both parties."
Upon hearing this, Song Nuan opened her mouth in surprise: "Wow, Professor Rong, Zhu Zhu and I are also from Jincheng! I didn't expect that we are from the same hometown!" Her tone was full of surprise.
Rong Lin smiled and nodded, then continued, "Are you satisfied with my explanation? I hope you won't blame Chuchu, she has her own considerations. I'll be very happy if you continue to be good friends. By the way, I have some things to take care of, so I won't disturb your party."
Zhu Zhu looked a little embarrassed at this moment. She said softly, "I'm sorry, Professor Rong, did you have something important to say to Chu Chu and we interrupted you?"
Rong Lin shook his head slightly, his smile still warm: "Nothing. I just came to Chuchu's place to sit and chat. I don't have many friends here, and Chuchu is one of them."
After saying that, he stood up and prepared to leave.
Although Zhao Qing had only just recovered, seeing her friends' smiling faces lifted her spirits. However, having just recovered from a serious illness, her strength was still limited. After a while, she began to feel a bit tired, a hint of weariness in her eyes. Seeing this, Song Nuan and Zhu Zhu suggested they go back to the dormitory so Zhao Qing could rest. Zhao Qing nodded, gratefully watched them leave, and then stayed at Chuchu's apartment.
Seeing that Zhao Qing was a little tired, Chuchu thoughtfully prepared some snacks and drinks for her. The two of them ate and chatted, the atmosphere warm and harmonious. Zhao Qing suddenly grabbed Chuchu's hand, a puzzled glint in her eyes: "Chuchu, I've always wondered who filmed the video that exposed my stepmother's evil deeds. At the time, it was just her and me, there was no third person at all."
Chuchu was slightly stunned when she heard this, then she smiled and said, "It must be the gods who are helping you secretly. The gods can't stand it anymore, so they stepped in to help you." Zhao Qing sighed helplessly when she heard this. She knew that Chuchu was comforting her, but the doubts in her heart did not dissipate.
"Later, I searched my house, hoping to find some evidence, but I didn't expect to find a video of her beating me," Zhao Qing continued. "It was at home, and no one filmed it, but it was still exposed. I'm really curious about who is secretly helping me."
Chu Chu frowned slightly upon hearing this. After a moment's thought, she asked, "You have a younger brother, right? Did he take these photos? Does he resent you for your stepmother's misfortune this time?" Zhao Qing's heart trembled upon hearing this. She thought carefully. Her brother was usually very introverted and quiet. Even with his stepmother's misfortune, he showed no emotion. He just went to school quietly, as if the outside world had nothing to do with him. Could it be that he really took these photos?
Seeing Zhao Qing's thoughtful expression, Chuchu continued, "I think it's very likely him. He's just a child, and it might be a bit unkind of him to directly report his mother for breaking the law. So he must have taken this opportunity to expose this evidence. This piece of evidence is crucial, Xiaoqing. It can get your stepmother at least three years in prison. With my second brother's legal team's help, she'll be in prison for at least five years. Expecting her to be acquitted is simply wishful thinking."
Zhao Qing felt a surge of warmth in her heart after hearing Chuchu's words. She hadn't expected that her brother, whom she had always ignored, would actually stand up at the critical moment and provide her with such important evidence. She felt extremely relieved, as if she saw the radiance of innocence and courage in her brother.
"I didn't expect my brother isn't a bad guy." Zhao Qing murmured to herself. Chu Chu nodded and said, "He's just a child. He didn't do anything wrong. He was just protecting his family in his own way."
Zhao Qing agreed with this and decided to treat her brother well in the future to make up for her past neglect. At the same time, she was also a little worried about her father's attitude towards her brother. After this incident, her father had become much colder towards her brother, which made her feel very uncomfortable.
Seeing this, Chu Chu stood up and walked over to Zhao Qing, patted her shoulder gently, and said, "So, don't worry about anything. Those who love you will always love you. They will always be by your side, supporting you and encouraging you."
Zhao Qing's eyes moistened after hearing Chuchu's words. She hugged Chuchu again and said with a choked voice, "Chuchu, thank you. You are truly my benefactor."
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