Chapter 21
Shengde College is a famous aristocratic college in the north city. Students who can study here are either rich or noble.
Therefore, when conflicts arise between students, the people who suffer the most are the school leaders.
After all, the principal, the dean of discipline and subject teachers are all employees, and these students are the children of their employers, so they feel more stressed when dealing with them.
It is especially difficult to get started when both parties are from top wealthy families.
Xu Yao and Chen Sheng each occupied a corner of the leather sofa in the office. When they looked at each other, one's eyes were calm and the other's were playful and provocative.
Both of them had bruises on their faces, and it seemed that neither of them had gained the upper hand.
Principal Guo Liang and Dean of Discipline Feng Yue were sitting at their desks with their backs to the two of them, whispering to each other with serious expressions.
"Principal Guo, what do you say we should do? Both sides remain silent about who started the fight. How can we determine who was at fault?"
"Xu Yao has always been a steady kid. I guess it was Chen Sheng who started it. I haven't heard of any personal grudges between the two kids."
"The key is that Shen Sheng's protective stepmother won't let Xu Yao go easily. You know Xu Yao's situation. He doesn't usually see his parents. Occasionally, when his father attends a parent-teacher conference, he just greets them and leaves without saying a word."
Guo Liang looked embarrassed and turned his head to glance at Xu Yao.
Students who are both good in character and academic performance and have a fantastic family background are rare in schools like theirs. It would be too unfair if they were punished because the other party's parents are too strong.
"Did Xu Yao's parents call?"
"I called, but the secretary always answered. My father was on a business trip, and my mother said she sent someone."
Guo Liang was anxious. "That won't work. Without a guardian, it won't be effective at all. Who can afford to offend Shen Sheng's fierce stepmother?"
Because of the excitement, the voice that had been suppressed accidentally leaked a few words and was heard by the person on the sofa.
Chen Sheng said with a mocking smile: "Xu Yao, no matter how outstanding you are, does anyone value you? I told you before, you are just an unwanted burden, a poor wretch who is not loved by his parents!"
Xu Yao raised his eyes. The young man had deep eyebrows, handsome features and a cool temperament, which gave him an aura that kept people away.
At this moment, there was a hint of coldness in those calm eyes.
He calmly revealed the shocking news: "If your father knew that you had an affair with your stepmother, would he still treat you like his jewel?!"
Shen Sheng was startled, and a hint of shame and anger suddenly appeared in his eyes at having his secret exposed.
Xu Yao continued to rub his fire.
"Ah~" He pretended to have suddenly realized something. "I've always wondered what my father's scandal had to do with me. It turns out I accidentally cuckolded both you and your son. No wonder you hate me so much. But, shouldn't revenge be sought on the person involved in this kind of thing?"
Under the other party's glare that was about to spit fire, he said fearlessly: "Or are you a coward who only dares to pick on the weak?"
Xu Yao pretended to be confused and calm, which directly escalated the other party's anger.
Shen Sheng suddenly stood up, grabbed his collar, and was about to punch him. Xu Yao immediately shouted loudly: "Master--"
Before he could utter the word "chang", he was punched by the other party.
This time, the two school leaders clearly saw who started the fight first.
After a moment of surprise, the two of them rushed forward to pull the people apart.
Chen Sheng was pulled away by Feng Yue and was still cursing: "Just wait for me, I'm not done with you!"
Xu Yao poked the inner wall of his mouth with his tongue and gave him a contemptuous sneer.
The way he was calm and composed from beginning to end made Shen Sheng hate him even more. He hated people who pretended to be cool the most. Fuck!
Xu Yao turned to look at Guo Liang and said calmly, "Now you should see who started it first, so, can I go now?"
"Ah, this--" Guo Liang was even more troubled.
He really didn't expect this development. How could it be so self-evident?
"Knock, knock, knock—" the secretary knocked on the door. "Principal, Xu Yao's parents are here."
Guo Liang hurriedly said, "Quick, please come in."
"Since the parents are here, why not wait a little longer?"
After saying this, Guo Liang walked towards the door.
Xu Yao frowned unhappily. This kind of scandal would only make things more embarrassing if anyone got involved. He didn't need help.
Xu Yinyin came in led by her secretary. Her professional suit showed off her curvy figure. Her youthful face and friendly aura made her look like a college student entering the workplace at first glance.
"Oh, it's a beauty. Has your dad changed his secretary again?" Chen Sheng's frivolous tone made Xu Yao turn around and glare at him.
He was about to retort when he heard--
[Whose child is this? He looks so rude. Are you sure he's a student?]
Everyone: “?”
The unfamiliar voice immediately made everyone focus on Xu Yinyin, but she clearly didn't say anything?
[This man's name is Chen Sheng, Xu Yao's classmate. The feud between the two is the fault of their parents. Your second uncle slept with this classmate's stepmother.]
Except for Chen Sheng and Xu Yao, all members Σ( ° △°|||)︴
Is this something they can hear? No, whose voice is this?!
[Tsk tsk tsk, he's my second uncle after all. He accepts everyone who comes. How impressive!]
Xu Yao's brows furrowed even deeper, and his inquiring gaze fell on Xu Yinyin.
He had heard from his mother a long time ago that his real cousin was living away from home. He happened to have gone to City C to participate in a chemistry competition on the family dinner that day and couldn't get back in time, so he never had the chance to meet her. He didn't expect to meet her in such an occasion. Moreover, she gave him a surprise as soon as she arrived. How interesting!
This classmate must have known what was going on and was taking his anger out on Xu Yao. A verbal conflict led to a fight between the two, with Chen Sheng initiating the attack. However, Xu Yao was too lazy to explain, and Chen Sheng refused to speak, making accountability difficult. The principal had no choice but to call the parents.
[It seems my cousin is a bit of a taciturn person. This kind of personality is the worst. Only the crying child gets the milk.]
[Wow wow wow this is outrageous! This rude and uneducated kid is having an affair with his stepmother and even likes to make movies for his own amusement. Tsk tsk tsk!]
[Oh my, what a strong taste, narcissistic and sharing a woman with his own father, it's really too destructive to one's worldview.]
People present: Σ( ° △°|||)︴
Is this something they can listen to?
Chen Sheng, whose past was exposed, was furious and pointed at Xu Yinyin to refute, "You--"
Ababa Ababa, unable to utter a word.
It's just outrageous!
Xu Yinyin was stunned. "What's wrong with me, classmate?"
"Who are you in Xu Yao's family?" He wanted to know who this damn woman was so that he could teach her a lesson after this wave was over.
Xu Yinyin suddenly realized that she was so busy eating melon that she hadn't even introduced herself yet.
"Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Xu Yao's cousin, Xu Yinyin. It's our first meeting, so please be kind."
She shook hands with Guo Liang and Feng Yue one by one.
With their inner voice leading the charge, the two became more wary of the gentle and harmless young man in front of them, fearing that if they were unhappy, she would notice it and reveal their privacy, or even make it known to the public. There was no way they could stop it!
"I wonder what happened to Xu Yao?" Xu Yinyin asked with a smile.
The two of them wanted to say that you know everything, but judging from the victim Shen Sheng’s reaction just now, he can hear but not speak his mind.
Guo Liang had no choice but to tell it again, exactly as the system had revealed.
"Then if we confirm who started it first, what will be the punishment?"
Feng Yue smiled and said, "There are occasional conflicts between students. As long as there are no casualties or malicious harm, mediation is generally the main approach. The school will at most give a verbal warning, but it won't be recorded."
"The school should have surveillance cameras. We can tell who started it first and determine responsibility quickly."
As soon as Xu Yinyin finished speaking, Shen Sheng sneered: "You are indeed a brainless vase. Since we have decided to fight, who would be stupid enough to leave evidence? Don't you know there are blind spots in the surveillance?"
Xu Yinyin replied with an undiminished smile, "I certainly didn't know there were blind spots for surveillance, but you don't even seem to have the proper manners to be a human being. Do you have the right to interfere when your elders are speaking?"
"you--"
Xu Yao rarely curled his lips. He didn't expect that his cousin was so sharp-tongued. He thought she was just a mere idle fool.
"Who said my son is uneducated? Who is it?"
A sharp and powerful voice came from behind everyone.
Everyone turned around and saw a beautiful woman wearing jewels and a high-end dress, swaying her graceful body, walking towards them.
He looked so aggressive that if you didn't know better you would think he was here to cause trouble.
Xu Yinyin's gaze fell on the pair of sky-high shoes on her feet, and she couldn't help but sigh: "Isn't her aura enough? The heels make up for it. Her heels are almost like stilts. She's not afraid of breaking her ankles."
Who! Who's talking?!
Ellie was distracted for a few seconds, and her foot twisted, and she actually sprained her ankle.
"Ouch!"
The fierce questioning immediately turned into a delicate cry of pain, which made people's bones go limp.
Seeing this, Shen Sheng rushed over, bent down and gave her a princess hug.
[Oh my, that's a princess hug, with a stepmother? Ah, my eyes!]
Xu Yinyin frowned in disgust.
Originally, this action was nothing wrong, but because Xu Yinyin exposed that they were having an affair, this posture suddenly became impure.
The onlookers said they were disgusted, yue!
Ellie, who was picked up, was also completely confused. Who was talking?
She looked at Shen Sheng with a questioning look, and he gave her a wry smile in return.
Don’t ask, because even if you ask I just can’t say it!
Xu Yinyin silently watched their backs and speculated, "Xiao Qi, are they really in love? Otherwise, why would he take his anger out on my innocent cousin just because my second uncle slept with my stepmother?"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked towards Ellie, and the melon-eating civets in their hearts brought their own small stools and sat down to eat melons.
[What a bullshit true love! This woman, relying on her good looks, is incredibly restless, flirting everywhere. She'll take advantage of anyone she meets, regardless of taste. To her, men are like stamps—just collect them, they're all trophies.]
[Wow, she's pretty impressive.]
[Don't you think that for such a playboy, a young man who knows nothing about the world is not her type. She will fall for him with just a little flirtation.]
When she seduced Shen Sheng, she actually told him that she married his father because she loved him, and even said that she was willing to sacrifice herself for him. This frightened the young man so much that he was stunned and limped.
[That's right. People like Chen Sheng who are strong but simple-minded are the easiest to deceive. Judging from this, he has never eaten any good pork. He is short-sighted and uneducated. He is nothing but a waste!]
The two parties being implied: “······” Are you polite? !
Chen Sheng's mouth trembled. He had never been humiliated like this in his life. Woo~
His hands went limp and he threw the man back to the ground.
Ellie didn't even have time to cry out in pain. She jumped up and pointed at Xu Yinyin to accuse her, but she opened and closed her mouth but couldn't say anything.
The onlookers cast sympathetic glances at her. This was such a shameful thing, no matter how angry you were or how much you wanted to rebuke her, you couldn't bring yourself to say anything. Did you even have any dignity left?!
Perhaps because she thought of this, no matter how angry Ellie was, she could only grit her teeth and swallow her anger.
But the system didn't want to give up and continued to add melons.
[Also, the unfilial son is his father's late-born son, raised like a treasure since childhood, and lavished with all the love and care. But then, he turns around and cheats on his father. If I were his father, I would definitely break his third leg, huh? That's not right!]
What's going on?
Xu Yinyin suddenly felt that there was something big going on!
The onlookers pricked up their ears instantly, and even Xu Yao, who usually remained calm, subconsciously straightened his back. You know what, eating melons is quite entertaining!
When his father learned of his son's affair with his stepmother, he was initially furious. However, when he thought about his only child, born after he was over 40, and how much more precious he was than any other woman he could get, he realized there was no need to ruin the relationship between father and son over a woman, so he simply turned a blind eye and acquiesced.
[Huh?! It can be operated like this!]
The funny thing is, Chen Sheng knew his father had acquiesced, and only his stepmother was kept in the dark. She smugly thought she had it all her own way, like a fish in water, toying with both father and son.
[Oh my god, after all this trouble, the clown turned out to be her. What kind of mortal enemy is this? Hahaha!]
The onlookers took a deep breath in silence, your circle is so messed up!
Ellie was really angry at this moment, and glared at Chen Sheng with anger in her eyes. The latter touched his nose and turned his head away guiltily.
[However, this woman is keeping a gigolo, so it's not a loss. Even if she is kicked out of the wealthy family, she can still rely on the gigolo to accompany the rich woman to earn extra money and continue to support her life. In short, there is a way out.]
The silence from everyone was deafening.
Chen Sheng glared at Ai Li, who lowered her head guiltily in the face of his resentful gaze.
Seeing that the melon had been eaten to the end, Guo Liang cleared his throat and reminded: "Well, since everyone is here, let's discuss the matter of the child."
Chen Sheng was so ashamed and angry at the moment that he had no time to deal with his own affairs.
He had to quickly ask his father to get rid of this treacherous woman.
He grabbed the other person's hand and dragged him away.
[Hey, why did you leave so suddenly? Weren't you so aggressive just now? ]
The people around secretly glanced at Xu Yinyin who was puzzled. It was all thanks to you. You were in a hurry to go home and clean up the mess.
"Well, since the other party won't pursue responsibility, let's consider this a settlement. You can take the person back."
Xu Yinyin nodded without hesitation, "Okay, no problem. Thanks for the trouble."
"No, no, no, you're being too kind. This is our duty as teachers."
Xu Yinyin smiled and shook hands with the person, then called Xu Yao and left.
After watching the two figures completely disappear from their sight, Guo Liang and Feng Yue breathed a sigh of relief.
This melon is really explosive today, hiccup~
Xu Yao followed Xu Yinyin closely, and looked her up and down again with an inquiring gaze.
He always thought that the cousin who was brought home would be a timid and fearful person, but he didn't expect that she was quite tough and could argue with that grandson Chen Sheng to her heart's content.
What made him even more curious was the voice of the person who was eating melons with her. It seemed like he had a lot of black material in his hands and could eat melons until he died!
How come he doesn’t have this kind of thing? I want it!
Sensing the gaze behind her, Xu Yinyin suddenly stopped and looked back, only then she noticed that his face was bruised and there was a crack at the corner of his lip. Although it had scabbed over, it was obviously swollen.
She reminded him gently, "Do you want to go to the infirmary first and get some treatment before going home?"
"No need, just go home."
"oh."
My cousin seems so aloof. Maybe he thinks I'm going to fight him for the family fortune?
Xu Yao: “…”
How is that possible? Didn't the old man say that he was eager to break away from his family and prove himself? He looked down on the family's things.
[Yeah, today I just wanted to see what this wealthy, rebellious son who hadn't been beaten by society and was determined to get out and be abused was like. I was so busy eating melons that I didn't take a closer look.]
Xu Yinyin's gaze shifted from the wound on his face, gradually scanning his entire body, and then she came to a conclusion--
[His appearance is impeccable, but his fighting ability is really disappointing. He was beaten like a pig by Chen Sheng. How dare he say he can make his way in society?]
Xu Yao: one kill!
What I hate most in my life are the wealthy second-generations who live in luxury, always clamoring to leave behind the generous conditions their families provide, pursue their dreams and freedom, and build an empire on their own, as if they have extraordinary abilities waiting to be utilized.
Actually, if you take away their titles of "son of so-and-so" and "heir of so-and-so," they're just nobody. Putting aside their well-off families and excellent educational resources, what can they do? They can't carry anything, they can't carry anything, they're like coolies being crushed, like homeless people who can't even grab a dog!
Xu Yao: double kill!
How can one enjoy the abundant resources provided by a wealthy family and then turn around and look down on them? Isn't that forgetting one's roots? If I were his grandfather, I would let him go if he wanted to, take back the name, identity, and education the Xu family gave him, and cross him off the household registration book. That's what it means to be self-reliant and strong.
Xu Yao: triple kill!
The most important thing in life is self-knowledge. People like me, with no ambition, never dare to talk about relying on myself. I just want to rely on my family and be a wealthy waste. Ideals, ambitions, and dreams of freedom are nothing compared to the comfort of a life where everything is provided for you.
Xu Yao doesn't understand now because he's in Rome, and he's in a different place than he used to be. Once he's been beaten down by society, he'll naturally realize the sweetness of living off the rich and powerful.
Xu Yao was so angry that he laughed. He wanted to open his mouth to refute her, but he couldn't say a word, which made him even angrier.
When they got to the car, Xu Yinyin asked him, "How do you usually get to and from school? Do you have a driver?"
“There’s no driver, so I walk.”
Xu Yinyin nodded, "Then you go back by yourself. Be careful on the road."
Xu Yao was stunned for a moment, "So, you don't plan to send me off?"
"You're walking, aren't you? I respect your choice."
[This is so funny! Don’t you just want to pursue freedom? Why are you being so pretentious?]
Xu Yao gritted his teeth in anger, and before Xu Yinyin's car door closed, he opened the passenger door and sat in.
"What are you doing--" Xu Yinyin raised her eyebrows and looked at him with a questioning look.
"I don't want to walk today." Xu Yao's voice was as cold as frost.
Xu Yinyin quickly looked at his legs, "Did Chen Sheng kick your legs? Are you injured and can't walk?"
"no!"
Xu Yinyin curled her lips and didn't ask any more questions.
[I knew he couldn't handle hard times, huh~ man!]
Xu Yao clenched his fists tightly at his side. How could she be so irritating?
"Uncle Zhang, please send Xu Yao off first, and then I'll go back to the company."
"OK."
As the car merged into the main road, Xu Yao suddenly said, "If my mom gives you a task like this again in the future, just refuse it directly."
"Yeah, I will."
Xu Yao: Doesn't she have the ability to be modest? How hurtful!
"I didn't mean to meddle in other people's business. I was just curious about you today. Now that I've met you, you're just like that. Tsk, Grandpa is so pitiful. He has no one to look forward to as an heir. It's so tragic!"
"You!" Xu Yao was so angry that his body was shaking.
"What's wrong with me?"
"Can't you see that I was just being polite? A normal person should be humble. Why did you agree so directly?" Xu Yao started to act unreasonably.
This was the first time in his life that he met someone as honest as her, to the point of causing heart palpitations.
"Then just treat me as if I'm not a normal person."
“······” Ahhhhh, so angry!
【Why is he so picky? He's being unreasonable.】
[As for the rich kid, he looks cold and arrogant but is actually fragile inside. He's just strong on the outside but weak on the inside.]
“······”Are you polite? !
Xu Yinyin turned her head to look out the window, and while waiting for the traffic light, she suddenly saw a familiar figure walking into the mall.
[Is that Yaoyao?] Xu Yinyin asked the system.
[It's her. What is she doing at the mall during working hours? ]
【Is he going to see his biological mother?】
Xu Yao looked towards the window on Xu Yinyin's side and saw Xu Yao's back through the glass exterior of the mall. There seemed to be a woman following her.
【Should we go and take a look? 】
There was a hint of eagerness in the system's questioning voice.
[Of course I'm going. I have to see with my own eyes what kind of tricks my dad's Bai Yueguang has. Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to success in every battle.]
The series of explosive news made Xu Yao shocked and curious, and he racked his brains to find an excuse to follow.
He didn't want to eat melons, but mainly wanted to protect his cousin who was unfamiliar with the place :)
"Uncle Zhang, please find a place to drop me off after we pass this intersection. I'll go to the company by myself. You can take Xu Yao home and then go home."
The driver was about to agree when Xu Yao said, "I'll get off in front too."
Xu Yinyin looked at him playfully, "Want to walk home again?"
"I've made up my mind. Since my mother has entrusted me to you, I'll go wherever you go today."
[Nani, isn't this a rogue! ! ! ]
Xu Yao pretended not to hear, and his hands, which had nowhere to put, rubbed his legs helplessly.
"Second Aunt only asked me to help you with the school issue. I've already taken care of it. Go do what you need to do and don't follow me."
"No, you have to be responsible for my safety until you send me to my mother."
“······”
[Ahhh, he's probably a mama's boy, right? How shameless! Isn't this just blackmail? How ridiculous!]
[Oh, if he wants to follow, then let him follow. He's not a three-year-old child, he won't get lost.]
Am I afraid he'll get lost? I don't want him to interfere with my gossip about Yaoyao and her mother.
The words "eat melons" cheered up Xu Yao, and he would follow them even if he died!
[What are you afraid of? I can just find a chance to dump him later. Don't worry.]
[This is the only way, get off the bus!]
As soon as the car pulled over, Xu Yinyin impatiently opened the door and got out. Her motive for dumping him was too obvious.
Xu Yao was tall and had long legs. He caught up with her in three or two steps and then directly grabbed the hem of Xu Yinyin's clothes.
Xu Yinyin was completely speechless. She looked at Xu Yao in disbelief, then looked at his hand that was tightly tugging at her clothes. "What are you doing?"
"I'm afraid I'll get lost."
“······”
Xu Yinyin: Do you think I believe it?
Xu Yao: You believe it! Because I’m the best at pretending to be stupid!
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