Rumor has it that Ji Ran is back. Ren Jing’er muttered to herself, “Although Song Chu is indeed very handsome, Ji Ran is the true prince!” She fell into memories of Yingcai High School with him before suddenly silencing at Yu Xiaoyo’s glare.
Yu Xiaoyo smirked, “What, want to hold a press conference for me, hm?” Ren Jing’er, familiar with Yu Xiaoyo’s insincere demeanor, remained silent.
“Get to work,” Yu Xiaoyo said, rubbing her aching temple from the shock of Ji Ran’s return.
Meanwhile, the student council at X School was chaotic, with department heads arguing and slamming tables, making the meeting room feel like a night market. The student council president appeared anxious, alternating glances between the stern advisory teacher and the noisy heads. The arts department head, a delicate girl, was on the verge of tears from criticism.
Yu Xiaoyo and Song Chu, sitting to the side, exchanged worried looks as Song Chu desperately signaled for her to remain calm. Yu Xiaoyo sat there, frustrated and angry.
She had only wanted peace and quiet but didn’t expect this place to be even more chaotic. Suddenly, she stood up and bumped into a student handing out program schedules.
“Ah….”
Everyone looked at the program schedules flying everywhere and the culprit beauty. The meeting room fell silent.
Yu Xiaoyo stood there, a plan forming in her mind. Taking advantage of the silence, she elegantly walked to the advisory teacher, smiling brightly: “Teacher, if you don’t mind, may I offer you a plan?” Facing her smile, the unsuspecting teacher fell into a gentle gaze, allowing her to pull him to the other end of the meeting room.
The student council president looked gratefully at this heroine and, seeing her charm, was even more determined to follow her lead. The arts department head stopped her brewing tears as others watched silently, wondering what she was up to.
Song Chu crossed his arms, amused, watching Yu Xiaoyo perform. He had expected her to scold a department head, but instead, her annoyance transformed into a cunning smile amidst the chaos. She thought briefly and approached the advisory teacher.
“Capture the leader first,” Song Chu praised with a light laugh.
Her outfit today indicated she was a dating deserter. Her usually lazy curls were neatly pinned up, with two strands framing her face, adding a touch of charm to her cold beauty. A lake-green chiffon lace camisole and white cropped pants accentuated her legs. This outfit was truly sexy!
If he had known Ji Ran was visiting Yu Xiaoyo today, he wouldn’t have sold her phone number to Ren Jing’er, sparing her from working all day.
Everyone watched the advisory teacher being pulled aside, his expression shifting under Yu Xiaoyo’s gestures. He nodded repeatedly, looking at her with admiration.
Yu Xiaoyo couldn’t help but applaud herself internally, mischievously winking at the silent Song Chu. Receiving the signal, Song Chu returned a handsome smile, causing surrounding girls to scream.
Yu Xiaoyo rolled her eyes dramatically, staring at the beauty making the scene.
Inspired by Yu Xiaoyo’s suggestion, the advisory teacher reorganized, requiring each department head to submit a military-style pledge, with removal for failure. He spoke decisively, ensuring the troublemakers obeyed.
Song Chu walked over, carefully examining Yu Xiaoyo.
“Let me take you back after this is done. What you’re wearing today is quite provocative!”
A surprised Yu Xiaoyo followed his gaze, blushing. “I don’t want you to!”
Watching her quickly running away, Song Chu finally burst into laughter.
When everything concluded, the clock struck 12:00. Yu Xiaoyo pressed her aching stomach, regretting not eating more in the afternoon.
Song Chu looked down at her pale face, roughly guessing her discomfort.
“Let’s go eat. You look starved.”
“Yes, I could eat a whole… steak!” Yu Xiaoyo mumbled, managing a weak smile for Song Chu.
When they left X School, they discovered all nearby restaurants were closed, and the sparse people on the street couldn’t find a taxi.
Yu Xiaoyo looked up at the deep blue night sky studded with stars. Even diamonds couldn’t compare to the allure of a simple croissant.
As her stomach pain intensified, she squatted down by the roadside, hugging her stomach.
“I never thought Yu Xiaoying would actually starve on the street!”
Song Chu looked at her with heartache and squatted beside her. He gently removed her hair clip, letting her long curls cascade down.
He lifted her chin, forcing her to look into his eyes.
“Don’t pretend in front of me.”
Yu Xiaoyo’s evasive eyes finally met his. He was frowning slightly, his amber eyes carrying a familiar light. She could feel his breath on her face.
Her stomach seemed to hurt less as she looked at his face drawing nearer.
“En! En!” Yu Xiaoying quickly stood up, feeling like she had discovered a new continent. “Ah!! I’m saved!”
Song Chu stood up, helplessly observing the unromantic woman. Following her finger, he noticed a convenience store sign emitting a faint light.
He walked into the convenience store alone, gesturing for her to stay within his sight.
Yu Xiaoying shrugged, in a good mood, walking ahead a bit. From a distance, she saw four men strolling unsteadily, the smell of cheap liquor apparent.
As they passed, one glanced at her and said something to the others, leading to raucous laughter.
One man approached, attempting to put his hand on her shoulder. She nimbly avoided him, and he stumbled, leaning against the wall. “Little sister, how about we have a drink? I… have money!”
Yu Xiaoying suppressed her urge to vomit and coldly replied, “Get lost!”
“What spirit! I like it!”
She saw the four men surrounding her. While they laughed, she kneed one in the stomach and ran back with all her might.
They chased after her, appearing not truly drunk. Yu Xiaoying’s heart sank.
Suddenly, an intense stomach pain struck her, like an iron hand tearing at her insides.
“Ah…” She knelt powerlessly on the ground.
“Song Chu!”
“She called with all her strength, but her voice was so small she could barely hear it herself.
The four men quickly caught up. One of them slapped her. “Nice moves!”
A streak of blood ran from her mouth.
At this moment, Yu Xiaoying could feel nothing. The obscene faces of the men spun before her eyes, accompanied by a buzzing sound in her ears.
“Song Chu…”
Song Chu, about to pay for his items, suddenly felt an inexplicable heart palpitation. He panicked and looked outside—Yu Xiaoying was no longer in sight! He quickly ran to the door and peered outside.
His mind went blank!
Four men formed a circle, laughing, with Yu Xiaoying in the center. The blood at the corner of her mouth drove him mad.
In the next second, Song Chu rushed out.
The small security guard, dozing in a corner of the store, woke up. “Hey, Student, you haven’t paid yet!”
By the time the security guard ran outside, Song Chu was already fighting the four men. This was not the Song Chu anyone knew.
His eyes were red, his attacks swift and fierce, meeting their assaults head-on. Soon, his mouth was also bleeding, but he seemed to feel nothing. The men began to hesitate.
Yu Xiaoying was stunned.
The security guard rushed to help.
The pot-bellied convenience store owner finally arrived, running and shouting, “I’m calling the police! Don’t run!”
The four men realized the situation was dire and quickly fled.
Song Chu wiped the blood from his mouth and ran over to help Yu Xiaoying up. Seeing her split lip, he gently touched her cheek, his dark eyes filled with self-blame and anger, especially fixated on the slap mark. Yu Xiaoying, feeling his hand tremble, looked into his misty eyes and tried to smile reassuringly. “I’m fine, really! But you…”
