Chapter 8
"Go to the principal's office first. The teacher will have Tao Ye apologize to you, and then we can discuss a solution."
When Pei Yanxi turned to look at the person, her indifference was like turning the room into a black and white film. She slightly raised her eyelashes, taking in Wen Sixue's thin figure; but her gaze did not go straight to her, instead brushing past the other's ear.
This is not a request, it is a command.
Wen Sixue's body trembled almost imperceptibly. She had no right to disobey Pei Yanxi, but just now, through the window beside the hospital bed, she clearly saw... clearly saw the emotions that Pei Yanxi revealed in her eyes when facing Yun Zhan.
So cold... Wen Sixue shivered silently. Despite it being a special day for lovers, she felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave.
She felt her legs go weak, and then suddenly seemed to realize something: she seemed to have come into contact with someone Pei Yanxi liked, so... Pei Yanxi was now dissatisfied with her.
Fear and resentment surged over her like a tidal wave. In an instant, she felt as if she had been abandoned at sea, with the seawater pressing against her chest from all sides, making it difficult to even breathe.
"Senior Sister Pei..." Wen Sixue clenched her clothes. Subjectively, she did not want to leave, even though every cell in her body was rationally urging her to leave. She still did not want to leave like this.
How could Pei Yanxi not see what she was thinking?
The aloof and proud senior student casually tucked the blanket around Yun Zhan and said unhurriedly, "Yun Zhan was so badly injured that Tao Ye was allowed into the principal's office. What kind of person are you if you don't go to treat Yun Zhan's injuries?"
Yun Zhan shielded her from not only the boiling water, but also from other inevitable pains that would follow.
...
After Wen Sixue left, the room fell into an eerie silence.
“Tell me why. You shouldn’t have had any contact with Wen Sixue before, so why did you take such a big risk to save her?” Pei Yanxi looked at her with a stubborn gaze.
"It was a decision I made after weighing the pros and cons. I'm not afraid of pain and it won't leave a scar, but Wen Sixue needs to make a living based on her looks, so I made this decision." Yun Zhan said casually, as if he were describing a trivial matter.
"What does it matter to you how she makes a living?" Pei Yanxi was unusually angry. She grabbed Yun Zhan's bed sheet and her eyes were full of questions.
"Is this what you call being a pushover? Or do you like her and want to play the hero? When you feel sorry for Wen Sixue and care about her, why didn't you think about yourself? Don't you feel any pain?! Or are you trying to be a knight-errant, seeing someone else get hurt and then..."
Pei Yanxi couldn't continue speaking; the feeling of having something stuck in her throat was truly unpleasant.
She truly couldn't understand Yun Zhan; why would someone not cherish their own body at all?
“Pei Yanxi.” Yun Zhan suddenly calmed down and looked at her seriously.
"What?"
"I don't like Wen Sixue, but if you were the one who got hurt, I would stand up and be your protector."
The simple explanation, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, created ripples in Pei Yanxi's heart...
"What are you saying... Yun Zhan... you..."
Now it was Pei Yanxi's turn to panic. She stared into Yun Zhan's eyes, unable to calm herself down for a long time.
"What's wrong with me? I just don't want you to think I like Wen Sixue. I did this purely out of rational judgment." Yun Zhan was puzzled.
"You really make it easy for people to misunderstand what you say... I don't know if that's what you meant... but I'll take it seriously."
Ambiguous words spoken unintentionally may be taken to heart by the listener…
Pei Yanxi lowered her head, nervously clutching the hem of her skirt on her thigh. She was afraid she wouldn't be able to resist going forward to ask for clarification.
She has always liked girls, which is common knowledge, so she can't view Yun Zhan's words to her with a pure heart.
She always subconsciously felt that Yun Zhan's actions meant he had feelings for her, and she would even feel nervous and awkward because of it. But Yun Zhan was so serious, and even asked her questions with an innocent look on his face.
"Ahhh, host, do you even know what you just did?"
21 roared in Yun Zhan's mind, unexpectedly flirting with the female lead, and then asking her what was wrong as if nothing had happened. Really... 21 felt that only Yun Zhan could do such a thing.
Little Wooden Head is flirting without even realizing it.
"Hiss, what I meant was that I'm brave, so I would do the same if I saw you injured, not because I have a soft spot for Wen Sixue. I don't know if I expressed myself correctly." With the system's prompting, Yun Zhan realized that he had said something inappropriate.
She looked at Pei Yanxi carefully and explained it again.
With her bright, innocent eyes like a deer's, Pei Yanxi couldn't bring herself to say a single harsh word.
late at night
Pei Yanxi tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
The air conditioner was already on its lowest setting, but Pei Yanxi still felt the room was stuffy and uncomfortable. She was wearing a pure black silk nightgown, and the words Yun Zhan had said to her kept coming back to her whenever she closed her eyes.
I'm not afraid of pain...
If you were the one who got hurt, I would stand up and protect you...
With a "snap," Pei Yanxi turned on the bedside lamp, and the orange light shone on the girl's beautiful face.
She sat on the bed, stunned for half a minute. Her long, black hair was a mess, sticking to her face. Her head was a little sore. Pei Yanxi covered her forehead, unable to suppress the thoughts that were rising in her mind.
"...How can anyone not feel pain? How can anyone not cherish their own body..." Pei Yanxi buried her face in the sheets and murmured several times.
Even if she doesn't care about herself or her body... then won't anyone else take the initiative to care about her body?
Pei Yanxi suddenly remembered a book on psychotherapy she had read. She realized that if someone didn't receive love and care as a child, they might subconsciously neglect themselves as an adult...
She thought of the information she had obtained from Xue Qi about Yun Zhan: both his parents, a fallen noble family…
"So, Yun Zhan... is this why you don't value yourself?" Pei Yanxi murmured to herself.
That night, burdened by worries... she was destined to be unable to sleep peacefully.
A few days later, Yun Zhan's injuries had been brought under control. Just as she had said, her body recovered faster than that of an average person, and soon new granulation tissue began to grow from the wound.
Newly formed connective tissue needs to be handled with great care, as it can bleed again if not handled properly.
During this time, Wen Sixue took good care of Yun Zhan, following him almost every step of the way. She did all sorts of chores, such as buying him food and pouring him water. She was inseparable from Yun Zhan all day long. Whenever she saw Yun Zhan carrying anything heavy, she would rush over as if facing a formidable enemy and do everything she could for him.
Because he had taken a break for a while, Yun Zhan missed many posture classes. Now that his injury has recovered somewhat, the teacher is urging him to go back to class.
Posture class has always been an important course at Minton School, with the aim of training these aristocratic young ladies in proper manners so that they will grow up to be graceful and poised.
The posture teacher is a well-known international model. Every gesture and step she takes is extremely graceful. The curve of her back is like a fully drawn bow. Her arms hang at her sides with her fingertips slightly curled inward. She walks with a light and elegant posture.
Yun Zhan sat in the middle seat, surrounded by many students, which was considered safe.
Suddenly, a beautiful figure appeared in the crowd. Yun Zhan recognized her at a glance; it was Pei Yanxi.
This was the first time she had seen Pei Yanxi in a white dress. The beautiful young woman was like a white iris fixed in the morning light, placed in the center of the chair.
With her back stretched into an invisible vertical line, Pei Yanxi maintained this upright posture for nearly two hours without relaxing for a moment, and even her breathing remained steady.
Pei Yanxi's shoulder blades were slightly tucked in, revealing two soft yet clear wing-like outlines beneath her silk shirt, as if they were about to take flight at any moment, yet remained restrained.
"How did she do that?" Yun Zhan's eyes were full of admiration. How could someone sit upright for two hours straight the whole time...?
Wow, that's amazing...
"Let Senior Pei give everyone a demonstration." The teacher on the stage suddenly called on Pei Yanxi.
In terms of figure and looks, Pei Yanxi is more pleasing to the eye, and coincidentally, these teenage girls all like to look at beautiful women.
"Okay, teacher." Pei Yanxi nodded calmly and sat down on the chair in the center, wearing her special high heels.
Viewed from the side, Pei Yanxi's body is an elongated "S" shape, with a slightly raised bust, a gentle waist dimple, and her skirt cascading down her thighs like a waterfall stilled by the wind, her figure is unbelievably superior.
Yun Zhan stared for a long time, then suddenly felt a little inferior.
"21, do you think I can reach this level through practice?"
"I suggest you don't daydream in class. Pei Yanxi has been required to exercise her posture since she could walk. Her elegance is natural."
Yun Zhan: Okay, let's just pretend she didn't say anything.
After the first class, the teacher had everyone practice in groups. Yun Zhan was a transfer student, so he was naturally assigned to the last group. Coincidentally, the senior in the last group was a bit fierce. She had only taken one posture class so far, and Yun Zhan felt he was definitely going to get scolded.
"Yan Ji, leave this junior to me. She hasn't attended many classes, so I'll teach her myself." Pei Yanxi walked slowly in a flowing white dress, her gaze falling on Yun Zhan.
A hint of surprise flashed in Yan Ji's eyes. Pei Yanxi's group consisted of the most outstanding students, and this transfer student...
Last time Xue Qi told her that Pei Yanxi favored this junior schoolmate, she didn't believe it at the time, but now it seems that what he said was true.
Yan Ji naturally dared not say anything and quickly saw Yun Zhan out.
"Don't be nervous, I'll teach you." Pei Yanxi calmly pulled Yun Zhan to her side and gently supported her waist.
"Don't let your waist sag; just make sure your waistline has a slight curve..." Pei Yanxi's voice was gentle, gentler than ever before.
Her movements were very gentle, as if she were protecting a precious treasure, and Pei Yanxi did not get angry even though Yun Zhan made many mistakes.
Yan Ji watched from the side, finding it truly unbelievable: "Wait... Senior Pei used to be so fierce to us, making us stand as punishment if our posture was even slightly off, why is she so nice to us?"
Pei Yanxi's blatant favoritism attracted the attention of many girls. They stared at her curiously, their eyes revealing surprise. They had never seen Pei Yanxi with such a good temper before.
"I'm sorry, did I hold you up?" Yun Zhan noticed the gazes coming from all directions, and his face burned with embarrassment.
It seems she's been monopolizing Pei Yanxi for a long time; none of the other girls in the same group have received any guidance from Pei Yanxi.
"It's okay, they all know how."
Pei Yanxi shook her head, blinked her cat-like upturned eyes, and the glint in her eyes fell squarely on Yun Zhan.
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