Seeing her mother didn’t suspect anything, Qianchi secretly sighed in relief.
“By the way, I’ve already arranged your sick leave. Just rest these few days. The doctor said this illness might be due to excessive psychological pressure. Stop thinking about the college entrance exam. Your health is what matters, understand?” Xia Xinwei admonished.
“Okay,” Qianchi obediently replied, quietly gazing at her mother’s worried face, her nose slightly tingling.
Qian Zhi lowered her head and said: “I’m sorry, I’ve been afraid to look at you. Your mother, she…”
“I know,” Zhong Mingjie interrupted her: “My mother came to the school and said some harsh words to you, did something to embarrass you, right? She did this only because she was momentarily angry. Please forgive her!”
“Oh…” Hearing him say this, she felt embarrassed: “I know, I don’t blame her. Actually, it was all my fault…”
“No!” He interrupted her again: “It was Xing Tuo!” Mentioning Xing Tuo, his eyes were filled with anger: “He humiliated me, and he even insulted my mother! I will never forgive him!”
Qian Zhi looked uneasily at his angry face. She had never known he could be like this. In her eyes, he had always been gentle and tolerant, making her feel at ease. But now, he scared her.
“It’s not what you think. Actually, Xing Tuo isn’t that bad of a person. I told you, he’s my half-brother. This time it was just a prank. He had no malicious intent!” She blurted out without thinking.
Zhong Mingjie looked at her in disbelief: “Qian Zhi! Do you know what you’re saying? He treated you like this, and you’re still defending him? I’ve been in the same school with him for so many years. Don’t I know what kind of person he is?
“
She said somewhat guiltily: “I, I’m not defending him. He’s really not as bad as you imagine. Some things can’t be judged by appearance.”
“Look at me,” Zhong Mingjie took a deep breath and lowered his head to meet her eyes: “Can’t you see? He likes you.”
“What are you talking about?! He’s my brother!” Qian Zhi said angrily.
