The so-called truth was laid bare before them, and the murmurs from the audience grew louder and louder, all mocking Bai Xiaoruo's overestimation of her abilities.
"That's not true! This isn't my painting! I really didn't paint this!" Bai Xiaoruo was extremely aggrieved and kept explaining, but people often only believe what they see in front of them.
The principal addressed the audience from the stage: "Bai Xiaoruo, you have been disqualified from the competition. Please leave the auditorium immediately! This competition is not a game for you; you are not worthy to stand here!"
"Get out! Get out!"
The surrounding students were also shouting, all with the same goal, their eyes filled with hostility towards Bai Xiaoruo.
Besides crying, Bai Xiaoruo's feet were completely numb, feeling as if they weighed a ton and she couldn't move them.
"You!" All the students in the auditorium began to drive Bai Xiaoruo away. Although Ji Shushu wanted to stand up for Bai Xiaoruo, no matter how strong she was, she couldn't overcome the combined power of so many people. So she had no choice but to pull Bai Xiaoruo out of the auditorium as quickly as possible.
Since there were no classes in the afternoon, Ji Shushu took Bai Xiaoruo for a walk around the streets, hoping to cheer her up.
Bai Xiaoruo cried until her tears dried up and remained silent. She didn't know what to say; she was completely numb, her mind filled with the two paintings she had just seen on the big screen in the auditorium.
Tired from shopping, Ji Shushu pulled Bai Xiaoruo into a coffee shop, ordered a coffee, and comforted her.
"Xiaobai, don't be sad. I will definitely help you find out the truth. I will always stand by you. I believe that painting that is not suitable for children could not have been painted by you."
"Shushu, thank you." Bai Xiaoru smiled bitterly.
At least, I still have Shushu, my good friend, by my side. With her believing in me, that's enough.
***
The next morning.
Bai Xiaoruo went to school as usual. Today, Gu Yao came to the gate early in the morning to wait for her and specially picked her up.
She was unusually quiet today, not saying a word, and no longer looking out the window at the scenery. She kept her head down, seemingly lost in thought.
Although Gu Yao sensed that something was off with Bai Xiaoruo, he didn't ask her directly.
As Bai Xiaoruo arrived at the school gate, little did she know that an even greater blow awaited her today than yesterday.
Upon entering the school, the most eye-catching LED screen in the entire school displayed the list of finalists for yesterday's painting competition, with red text scrolling back and forth. Bai Xiaoru's name was prominently displayed, along with her class. She had been severely criticized and warned by the school, and even had a significant number of her credits deducted. She was not eligible to participate in any school activities or competitions, large or small, for the next three years.
Bai Xiaoruo simply couldn't believe it. She hadn't done anything wrong, so how could the school deduct her credits so casually?
When Bai Xiaoruo walked up to the bulletin board, she saw a crowd of students gathered there, and she went over to take a look as well.
The punishment for Bai Xiaoruo was also posted above. It was not only a warning and criticism and a deduction of credits, but if there was a next time, she would be expelled from the school.
This is extremely serious.
Many people recognized Bai Xiaoruo in the crowd, and suddenly, their gazes towards her turned hostile.
Bai Xiaoruo was immediately surrounded by the crowd.
"What...are you going to do?"
She staggered back two steps, but it was too late.
The students, having somehow found eggs and tomatoes, began throwing them at Bai Xiaoruo.
Bai Xiaoruo quickly covered her head, but despite her constant dodging, she was still "riddled with holes," with her clothes, hair, even her schoolbag and shoes all being hit.
Raw eggs and tomatoes really hurt when they hit you. They kept cursing and hurling extremely offensive insults, each one of them wishing Bai Xiaoruo would be kicked out of the school immediately.
Just then, someone kicked her hard in the lower back, and Bai Xiaoruo fell to the ground in a sorry state. Her whole body ached, but the raw eggs and tomatoes kept falling on her.
It seems that no one will step forward to deal with this matter; even those who are not involved will applaud and cheer from the sidelines.
"What are you doing! Get out of here! Get out of here, all of you!" At this moment, Ji Shushu waved the umbrella in her hand, scattering the surrounding crowd.
Everyone at the school knew Ji Shushu's identity. She was not only the young lady of the Ji Qiu Group, but also Ji Ziqian's beloved younger sister. Going against her was like going against the school's most handsome boy, so of course no one dared to mess with her. Everyone stepped back and stopped throwing things.
Ji Shushu took off her school uniform and draped it over Bai Xiaoruo.
At this moment, Bai Xiaoruo's clothes and hair were covered in egg yolk and tomato sauce, and the backs of her hands and exposed legs were bruised and red. She was sobbing softly, terrified.
"Little White, don't be afraid, I'm here. With me here, no one will dare to bully you anymore."
"Waaaaah... Shushu... I didn't... I really didn't draw that picture... Waaaaah..." Bai Xiaoruo hugged Ji Shushu tightly, and only in her arms did she dare to cry out loud.
She hadn't done anything wrong, so why were they treating her like this?
"Don't cry, I believe in you, I've always believed in you. It's okay, it's all in the past."
Ji Shushu put her arm around Bai Xiaoruo and slowly helped her walk towards the classroom.
I wanted to take her to take a good bath and change into new clothes first, but Bai Xiaoruo insisted on going to the classroom to get her drawing board first.
I feel uneasy leaving my drawing board in the classroom; I should take it back with me.
As they walked back to the classroom, a new prank began.
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