Chapter 3 Girlfriend
◎“You dare touch her, she’s mine.”◎
The horizon was dark and gloomy, and the tides, carrying waves, crashed against the beach with a series of tearing sounds.
The ceiling was off-white, and the warm yellow chandelier stayed on all night.
All night long, Lin Yujing was constantly dragged into a series of interconnected dream-inceptions by fragmented dreams.
It wasn't until a knocking sound came from the bedroom door that she finally broke free from the parallel universe where reality and illusion intertwined.
"Boss, it's time to get up."
"knew."
Lin Yujing sat up, lowered her neck, and her naturally flowing, raven-black hair covered half of her pale face.
The light streaming in from the window was intensely hot, but a damp chill still emanated from her heart, and her body felt as if it had been washed, with a sense of utter exhaustion emanating from every bone.
After she finished washing up, she went downstairs and saw Chen Jingshu standing in the kitchen serving porridge.
"Didn't sleep well? Are you having trouble sleeping in a new bed?" In the morning, people tend to look puffy, and she also had faint dark circles and a tired look under her eyes.
"The room is a bit dark." Lin Yujing doesn't mind sleeping in a bed; she can fall asleep instantly on the floor, except for the dark, enclosed space.
"A brave heroine is afraid of the dark?"
Everyone has weaknesses.
After breakfast, the two went to school together.
Passing by the dead end from yesterday, Chen Jingshu even smiled and called her to look.
The boy still fondly remembers his dreamlike and dramatic first encounter.
Lin Yujing forced a smile and changed the subject, saying, "We're going to be late."
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When they arrived at the school, Chen Jingshu escorted her all the way to the Chongyi Building, where the art department was located, before waving goodbye.
All morning, Lin Yujing sat in her studio, feeling as if countless eyes were watching her from behind.
As a freshman, she initially thought it was just normal curiosity among classmates and didn't take it too seriously.
It wasn't until the long break between classes that the chatter, accompanied by scrutinizing gazes that felt like thorns in one's back, was finally released.
Is she really Jing's girlfriend?
"According to Chu Yan, it was Brother Jing who personally admitted it in the narrow alley. Moreover, someone saw them going to school together in the morning, and Brother Jing walked her all the way to our building before leaving."
The boys and girls gathered together, their faces filled with disbelief and incredulity.
"Who is she? At least two-thirds of the girls in our No. 1 High School like Jing Ge, but I've never seen him talk to any girl more than a few words." Especially in a small island town like theirs, the population is fixed, and the children of each generation basically grow up together. Even if they are not familiar with each other, they can learn about a person from word of mouth among classmates and friends.
Chen Jingshu has been a focus of attention since childhood.
Almost every now and then, he would hear that girls would come up to him with love letters, snacks, or gifts.
However, the outcome remains the same: he politely declines all confessions, and he doesn't forget to drive away the crowd that's watching and mocking the girls, to prevent the confessors from being hurt a second time.
If a classmate is bullied or threatened by young people outside the school, he will sincerely step in to mediate and resolve the issue.
Especially during monthly exams and final exams, his science class would be surrounded by people, and he would even take some of his closer classmates home to study together.
With his gentle and righteous nature, outgoing and cheerful personality, and excellent academic performance, Chen Jingshu became the perfect male protagonist who seemed to have stepped out of a romance novel in the eyes of his classmates.
It's no exaggeration to say that boys would want to be his buddy, while girls would secretly fall for him.
"What is it about her that Jing-ge likes? I'm so angry!"
"I heard she transferred from Beijing. She must have transferred to be closer to Brother Jing, for love. Otherwise, who would be so foolish as to come from Beijing to our province, a province with a fiercely competitive college entrance exam system, during their senior year of high school?" Qu Xi lowered her voice, describing it in a fantastical way. "And look how beautiful she is, she looks like a rich young lady from a wealthy family."
Several girls secretly sighed, only a rich girl would not care about her future, her life was planned out for her from birth.
"You're so ignorant. She clearly looks plain and unassuming, not like a rich girl at all." The girl next to Qu Xi rolled her eyes. "Compared to Chi Man, she's nowhere near as good."
"Cao Huiwen, if your eyes are bad, you should get them treated. Aesthetic sense is very important for us art students," Qu Xi retorted.
Lin Yujing caused a stir as soon as she entered the school yesterday.
All the boys in the senior year of high school gathered around the window of the art studio in the art building, staring wide-eyed.
But in fact, Lin Yujing was wearing the same school uniform as all the other girls, with her hair tied in a high ponytail that revealed her smooth forehead, and her slender oval face was without makeup.
However, her features are too delicate, like the glamorous Miss Hong Kong Michelle Reis in her early days, charming when she smiles and aloof when she doesn't.
This contrasts sharply with the stereotypical image of a clean and innocent schoolgirl from one's school days.
Looking at this Chongyi Building, which is known for its abundance of beautiful women, you'll immediately notice it.
Like a vibrant rose standing proudly amidst a wall full of pure white roses.
"Even if her family is wealthy and she's good-looking, her character and conduct are definitely problematic. Otherwise, what decent girl would hook up with the school heartthrob on her very first day after transferring schools? I have a friend studying at Yijing High School; let me find out..."
Lin Yujing, who had been bending down to stir the paint, stopped what she was doing because of those words.
Lin Yujing was actually quite annoyed by the gossip behind her back.
But thinking that it was normal for classmates to be curious about me since I was new here, I decided to be patient for two days.
But as soon as she heard that someone was going to Yijing to find out her bottom line, Lin Yujing felt a chill run down her spine.
The feeling of having your facade exposed at any moment is like walking on a cracked ice surface.
Lin Yujing suddenly turned around, her eyes filled with vigilance and radiating a chilling murderous aura, which frightened Cao Huiwen into silence.
The other girls immediately thought of what Qu Xi had said.
A rich girl who transferred from Yijing became Chen Jingshu's girlfriend on her very first day. People like her are not to be trifled with.
Lin Yujing put down her palette, picked up her paintbrush and water bucket, and walked straight toward Cao Huiwen.
Everyone held their breath, imagining Lin Yujing dumping the entire bucket of paint-stained water on Cao Huiwen's head.
However, it was all the girls' subconscious intrusive thinking. As a freshman who had just arrived, she did not dare to openly bully her classmates.
As Lin Yujing was about to walk past Cao Huiwen's seat, she could hear Cao Huiwen letting out a silent sigh of relief.
But the next moment, Lin Yujing's foot seemingly unintentionally kicked the waist of the folding bucket next to Cao Huiwen's easel.
The soft leather bucket tipped over instantly, spilling the murky paint all over Cao Huiwen's sketchbook on the ground.
"Ah! My homework!" Cao Huiwen screamed, about to lash out, but when she looked up, she met Lin Yujing's cold gaze.
The bucket of dirty water that soaked her sketchbook felt like it had been poured over her head, instantly extinguishing her arrogant flames.
Lin Yujing stood still, looking down at Cao Huiwen from her elevated position.
The two looked at each other through the air.
"I'm sorry, classmate, it's a bit crowded here." Lin Yujing quickly apologized to her, but the smile in her eyes wasn't full of apology. It was more of an indifference that didn't reach her eyes, like a rusty, dull knife cutting into someone's skin, or like a seemingly bright but actually poisonous datura flower.
"I'll clean it for you."
Cao Huiwen reacted as if a thousand ants were crawling into her heart and gnawing at her. She stood up instantly the moment Lin Yujing reached out her hand, "It's okay! Lin, I can clean it myself."
Ignoring Cao Huiwen's retreating movements, Lin Yujing still kindly pulled out a piece of paper and handed it to her. At the same time, she brought her lips close to Cao Huiwen's ear and said coldly in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "If you want to know about me, come and ask me yourself."
Cao Huiwen watched as her smile slowly faded, and her once bright and shimmering eyes instantly filled with frost, sending chills down one's spine.
"I'm not curious, and I don't want to know."
Lin Yujing then put on a bright smile again, "I'm so sorry about earlier, Cao. I'll treat you to soda this afternoon."
After saying that, she picked up the bucket and walked out of the studio under the watchful eyes of everyone.
"Oh my god! I thought Jing-ge's girlfriend would be hard to get along with, but I didn't expect her to be so sweet." Qu Xi watched Lin Yujing leave the classroom before turning back to Cao Huiwen, "Wenwen, why are you crying?"
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Lin Yujing walked out of the art studio. It was during the long break between classes, and the corridor was full of students who came out to relax.
However, in the north, the teaching buildings are fully enclosed for convenient heating in winter, with only a few large windows for ventilation.
Later, due to various factors, all windows above the second floor were required to be fixed with nails to create gaps.
In summer, the area is crowded and noisy.
The air was thick with the stench of sweat and feet, and the pungent smell of fermenting paint in the studio.
Lin Yujing ignored the various scrutinizing gazes falling on her and quickly walked towards the bathroom, holding her breath.
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Lin Yujing held her breath, wanting only to walk quickly past this place; the restroom, ironically, became a haven from the stench.
But just as she turned the corner of the stairs, a girl dressed in a dance costume and holding a thermos rushed towards her.
Lin Yujing was carrying a bucket of water. In a flash, she only thought that she couldn't splash the water on her innocent classmates.
Just as she was about to dodge, the girl opposite her didn't hold back and splashed the whole glass of water directly into her face.
In an instant, Lin Yujing had no chance to dodge.
The scalding water ran down her face and then poured over her entire body.
The white school uniform was instantly soaked through, and the burning sensation on her skin, along with the shame of her underwear showing through, all weighed heavily on the mind of the teenage girl.
"You're Jing's girlfriend?" The girl who assaulted her didn't apologize immediately, but instead looked at her arrogantly and questioned, "Don't you ever look in the mirror before you go out? Don't you even know if you're good enough for her?"
A group of boys and girls watched, some enjoying the spectacle, others feeling indignant.
"Chi Man, that's going too far! Brother Jing will definitely be angry if he finds out you're bullying his girlfriend."
"Manman has liked Brother Jing for so many years, why don't you feel sorry for her?"
Lin Yujing stood there blankly, the daisy and lily tea in Chi Man's thermos still damp and clinging to her chest.
The embarrassment struck her too quickly. After she came to her senses, she gently placed the bucket on the windowsill and then lowered her head to slowly and deliberately pick at the petals on her clothes.
"Speak up! Are you mute, or are you scared out of your wits?" Seeing her lower her head and look so timid, Chi Man became even more arrogant. He took a step forward and slapped Lin Yujing's cheek. Although it wasn't a slap, the humiliation was stronger. "Didn't you even bother to find out whose territory this is before you came? You dare to seduce anyone?"
Faced with Chi Man's aggressive tactics and public humiliation.
The Truman Show and Inception are intertwined, and some memories are like Pandora's box that has been opened, wantonly invading Lin Yujing's brain.
Image rewind...
"Look at her sexy face. How could a girl our age have such big breasts? Maybe someone groped them?"
"Lin Yujing, I heard your family is extremely poor. Your parents are cement carriers on construction sites. Do you want to start a business so your classmates can help you out?"
"Lin Yujing, why do your classmates only bully you? Is it because you haven't been handling your relationships with them well?"
"The teacher has repeatedly emphasized that students should study hard and not engage in casual relationships. Don't try to argue; with your vixen-like appearance, you don't look like a good girl."
"You're a worthless piece of trash. What are you dreaming of going to college for? Finish high school and then go work for me."
"Why did your father and I bring you to the city to study? If you don't marry a rich man, where are your parents supposed to beg for the bride price when your brother gets married?"
Lin Yujing's fingernails were deeply embedded in her palms, but they couldn't compare to the suffocating sound coming from deep within her heart.
"If you don't answer me, you won't be leaving Chongyi Building after school today." Chi Man's threatening voice rang out again, pulling Lin Yujing back from her wandering thoughts.
Lin Yujing plucked the last daisy petal from her chest and slowly raised her eyes to look at Chi Man.
Her eyes held an ethereal smile, and even her tone carried a hint of innocence and naivety.
He asked, "Me?"
Like a cold-blooded animal, it stares at the foolish prey that has strayed into its territory.
Anticipation, excitement, a playful spirit, and disdain for threats.
Provocation doesn't even need lines.
Lin Yujing stared into Chi Man's eyes and gave a barely audible, mocking laugh. "If you want to apologize, do it now."
Chi Man was instantly enraged, her eyes wide with fury as she raised her arm, "Apologize? Are you still asleep...?"
Just as Chi Man's hand was about to land on Lin Yujing's cheek, a silver butterfly knife sliced through the air and struck her elbow directly.
Lin Yujing then saw the boy burst out of the crowd like a ray of light breaking through the sky.
With a "thud," the blade pierced the wall, and the reflected cold light revealed Chen Jingshu's stern and angry glare.
Before Chi Man could even let out a scream of pain, it was interrupted by a low, ruthless warning, fading into the space where only the three of them could hear it.
Chen Jingshu said, "You're my woman, try touching her."
A note from the author:
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