Chapter 6, Delusion (6)

Cheng Qi then said: "Perhaps this pain of yours will cure your stutter, and you might even have to thank me for it"

He sat alone for a moment before picking up his phone again to reply to Cai Yucai

There were not many people on the road, she caught up and handed over the money

The sun burned on the back of her neck, and with her eyes squinted, Jiang Ling stood behind her, her fingers hooking onto the hands she had clasped behind her back, speaking softly to her with her head lowered

As Shi Nian Nian listened to her talk, she walked back to the classroom

Jiang Wang extended a long leg over the wall

The relationships are as complex as a web

The speech always carries a hint of a smile, yet it does not make one feel as if it is laughter; it is carefree and arrogant.

This hand is clearly so thin, yet it feels so soft to the touch

Wang Jianping did not reprimand him; Jiang Chen had just donated a laboratory building, and he did not dare to scold him. He only gave a few words of advice before concluding the conversation

You let go... let go.

Teacher

Shi Nian Nian's resistance was undoubtedly adding fuel to the fire, as five or six girls across from her immediately ceased their amused expressions and stood up aggressively, looking as if they were ready to teach her a lesson.

At that moment, Shi Nian Nian sensed the sharp scent of tobacco, which became gentle and lingering after being warmed by body heat

Jiang Wang suddenly realized that his deskmate was not the gentle, obedient, and timid little rabbit he had thought; she was a kitten that still had its baby fur but possessed sharp claws that could scratch.

As Wang Jianping's voice faded, Cheng Qi, who was sitting at the back of the group, lazily raised his hand

Shi Nian Nian and Jiang Ling walked hand in hand with the crowd towards the classroom. After just a few steps, Jiang Ling suddenly pinched her hand hard, while dramatically gasping in surprise.

"I just saved you, how do you plan to thank me?"

Jiang Wang! She was seething with anger

Jiang Wang whispered something in her ear, a smile playing at the corners of his lips

Cheng Qi and his group are merely acting as accomplices among the students, but when they encounter someone like Jiang Wang, they truly do not dare to confront him head-on, and all remain frozen in place

Jiang Wang took her to a restaurant near the school

Jiang Lingxing, with starry eyes, cupped her face and said: "Let me introduce you in advance, Xu Zhiling, my future boyfriend!"

Thank you. She spoke this sentence very fluently

violent tendencies, domestic violence

The laughter below had not yet subsided, and everyone was discussing loudly, as if a bomb had been thrown into a drowsy crowd.

Wang Jianping reprimanded for a few moments while holding the microphone

Then shook his head

At that moment, Shi Nian Nian was being held down by a group of people, forced to bend her body towards them

You have a problem

She then realized that he was very tall, blocking all the scorching orange rays of the setting sun, with his hair shaved extremely short on both sides, and his jeans revealing a slender ankle.

Jiang Chen presents an image of a cultured and refined successful entrepreneur in public, passionately engaged in education and philanthropy, receiving widespread acclaim, while the outside world remains unaware of his true self behind the scenes

Department Head Wang Jianping stood on the stage, delivering a speech that was given once a week

Cheng Qi had not even put on her school uniform, and just as she was about to erupt, she heard her mocking voice

As she retracted her hand, she was unsure whether it was due to a tremor or something else, and the cigarette slipped from his fingers. A spark fell onto Cheng Qi's hand, causing her to instinctively pull back her hand in pain

Shi Nian Nian's face turned crimson; she had never had such contact with a boy before, and no matter how dull her reactions were, she found it strange.

She did not hesitate: "B large"

Jiang Ling tapped her head with her fingers: "What else can this head of yours do besides studying? Do you understand that teacher-student relationships are quite popular now? Moreover, there are plenty of couples in our class."

Cheng Qi did not expect her to resist, and she lost her footing, falling backward and landing on the ground

After Jiang Wang finished speaking, he straightened up again

Jiang Wangpian yawned and extinguished the cigarette butt on the ground

She was certain that Jiang Ling was once again fabricating gossip to deceive her

A dimness enveloped the surroundings

After a brief pause, he raised his hand and tore off the adhesive bandage from his chin

The son of the board member skipped class today and did not come to school

She originally planned to attend evening self-study at school today, but was pulled out of the school gate by Cheng Qi and his group. After finishing the meal, she would have to climb back over the wall to return.

Shi Nian Nian's silence only served to further infuriate Cheng Qi

As the flag-raising ceremony was nearing its end, everyone was already feeling drowsy.

Xu Ningqing has indeed graduated, and Cheng Qi's group is also composed of second-generation wealthy individuals. Even if they can threaten or warn her once or twice, Cheng Qi and Shi Niannian are in the same class, so they have plenty of opportunities to tease her

Cheng Qi's smile gradually faded, and her gaze turned icy.

Jiang Wang lightly squinted her eyes

She added

She just remembered that amount of money while flipping through the menu

The warm, glowing sunset stretches across the horizon, igniting a brilliant array of colors

After finishing in silence, Jiang Wang stood up to pay and walked out. Shi Nian Nian followed behind him, rummaging through her small coin purse to find a 10 yuan note and a few coins

The wind blows, softening the noise from beyond the walls

Shi Nian Nian felt that she was not in the same class as the others.

Jiang Wang stared at her for a while

The dishes will be served shortly

He bit down on his cigarette, his voice somewhat muffled, one hand propping up his head, lazily asking: "What shall we eat?"

They are hiding behind a tree, with leaves covering their faces

It is too strange

in a dire predicament

He has returned to his usual demeanor, unlike last night when he was overwhelmed by anger and hostility

Wang Jianping frowned and looked at Cai Yucai, saying: "Teacher Cai, what is going on? Two classes have already ended, and Jiang Wang has not yet arrived?"

Her voice was very soft, yet it was impossible to discern any emotion, as if everything that had just occurred was nonexistent

Jiang Wang's fighting skills have been honed since childhood by Jiang Chen

Jiang Wang ordered a single serving of clay pot.

reveals her essence

Cheng Qi sat directly on the ground and lit a cigarette for himself

Cheng Qi stood in the middle, her posture relaxed, her red lips curling as she said: "Stuttering fool, have I ever warned you to stay away from Fang Cheng? You are so cheap, you dare to touch my ex-boyfriend, and you even dare to hit Lu Ming? I see that if I don't teach you a lesson, you won't know who is in charge of this school"

Shi Nian Nian lowered her eyes to look at the menu

As she turned her head, she met Jiang Wang's pair of eyes filled with intense hostility

The young girl lowered her brows and looked down at her, her jawbone being pinched turned red, her breathing disordered and rapid

Jiang Wang's voice carried a hint of laughter, lazy and carefree: "I apologize, my hand slipped"

The girl suddenly stiffened all over, her entire body visibly tensing up, her face becoming even redder, and a faint hint of displeasure appearing between her smooth brows and eyes.

Cai Yucai wiped the sweat from his forehead: "I have already called him, but no one answered. I will try calling again when I return later."

How did they hit you again

Jiang Ling shook her hair and said earnestly, "It's just puberty, it's completely normal"

In the next moment, her jaw was tightly gripped and lifted by someone, and as she tightened her grip, Shi Nian Nian felt as if her bones were about to be crushed.

She raised her hand, just about to bring it down, when Nian Nian suddenly grabbed her school uniform and lunged forward.

He suddenly felt playful and grasped her entire hand along with the banknotes.

He stood in front of the wall, took three steps back, suddenly accelerated, pushed off the wall with his foot, and flipped over it

Then I asked: "Aren't you going to the evening study session?"

Last night, Xinnian walked in front, and today, Jiang Wang walked in front

Jiang Ling exclaimed, "Wow," B University is the best university. However, with Shi Nian Nian's grades, getting into B University should not be a problem. Jiang Ling's grades have always been average, so hearing the name of this university took her by surprise.

As I exited the teaching office, the sun was already setting. After a while, the class dismissal bell rang, and students went to the cafeteria in groups of two or three for dinner, leaving the teaching building nearly empty

"Do you believe it or not?" Cheng Qi said, extending the cigarette butt towards him, "Shall I burn a pattern on your face with this?"

Shi Nian Nian was so astonished that she could not speak

Did you see that person? That handsome guy! Jiang Ling extended a finger through the gap in the leaves

Are you glaring at me? Do you still dare to glare at me!

A bony hand reached out from behind, pinching the cigarette between Cheng Qi's fingers.

Shh

He is sitting by the bed, propping his head up with one hand, with his thumb and middle finger pressing against his temples on both sides

Have you thought about what major you would like to study

When he jumped off the wall, he stepped on a dry leaf, producing a rustling sound

He then flicked the cigarette in his hand, and the ash was blown away by the wind, causing Cheng Qi to cough immediately due to the irritation

Jiang Wang bent down, the heat emanating from his body was overwhelming

Wang Jianping stated: "Additionally, there is another matter; the school is constructing a new laboratory building in the southern square, and everyone should avoid approaching the construction area"

He effortlessly seized that hand, his narrowed eyes glinting with malice.

Jiang Wang lowered his eyes, looking at the neatly trimmed and rounded nails of the young girl, and raised his brow.

He took a breath and continued to deliver a lengthy speech.

Cai Yucai had previously mentored him for two years, and Jiang Wang was quite fond of him

That is indeed a teacher

Moreover, I, I... run fast

The people around laughed heartily, showing their appreciation.

He had no intention of staying at school for evening self-study, so he returned to the classroom, picked up the cigarettes he had left behind yesterday, and turned to leave the teaching building

She struggled twice but could not move.

They walked one after the other

Wang Jianping first praised the most recent examination for the third-year students, and then encouraged the first and second-year students to study diligently

The homeroom teacher of Class 3, Cai Yucai, is a kind-hearted person who teaches Chinese. He spends his days in the classroom educating the students using the "Disciple's Regulations." He has a very good temper, and even when he gets angry, very few students are afraid of him

He turned his head slightly and cast her a sidelong glance: "Thank you."

She shook her head: "No... not at all."

Wang Jianping paused his speech and looked over.

Jiang Ling muttered under her breath, "Damn, this is really awkward."

Outside the school wall is a dead end, where a girl is cornered by several other girls. She stands straight, her fists clenched, with her sleeves rolled up to her elbows, revealing a section of her fair and slender forearm

Isn't this the new intern math teacher at the school? Sometimes, they also come to their class to listen to the lessons, sitting at the back of the classroom

The monotonous flag-raising ceremony ultimately concluded amidst a cacophony of laughter and chatter

The young girl eats in small bites, focused and earnest in her eating.

Cheng Qi and his companions were already sitting on the grass of the playground, engaged in conversation.

I saw a boy ... ... no, a man

Shi Nian Nian remained silent

Jiang Wang held a cigarette in his mouth, his gaze resting on her raised chin and smooth neck, but it quickly shifted away as he lowered his eyes, rarely curling his lips into a smile

Is there ... ... ?

Do not tell Xu Ningqing

"Nian Nian, which university do you plan to attend in the future?" Jiang Ling asked, resting her forehead against her back

The team from Class Three is in the middle, with the formation being loose and crooked.

Jiang Wang's hand is several sizes larger than hers, capable of completely enclosing her entire fist.

With a cigarette clenched in his mouth, unlit, he crossed his arms and watched the play with an air of indifference

He paused for a moment and then said, "This building was invested in and donated by our school's board member, Jiang Chen, who is also the father of our student Jiang Wang. Jiang Wang just returned to campus this week. Teacher, I hope you can turn over a new leaf from now on, study diligently, and bring honor to the school"

Jiang Ling and Shi Nian Nian stood at the front of the line

Jiang Wang sneered and tapped the ash: "Only when that slap comes down is it considered hitting, right?"

Let me express my gratitude on her behalf

Yet the slight upward curve at the outer corner of the eye is sharp and elongated

Shi Nian Nian reached out to pry her fingers apart, struggling to break free, but no matter how hard she tried, she could not escape. Finally, she simply stopped resisting and coldly fixed her gaze ahead.

Cheng Qi's arrogance is outrageous; clearly, he is only around sixteen or seventeen years old, yet his malice is blatant and unrestrained

At that moment, Shi Nian Nian did not understand what else he wanted, and she looked up at him in confusion.

He stepped into the bathroom and splashed cold water on his face. The droplets coalesced into streams and slid down his face. He raised his hand to wipe them away, his eyes lacking clarity.

Shi Nian Nian was focused on eating with her head down, her thick eyelashes casting a fan-shaped shadow beneath her eyes

Shi Nian Nian was a bit taken aback, blinking her eyes: "... ... Huh?"

Suddenly, I felt a tingling sensation on my scalp

After the second class, everyone lined up to go to the playground to participate in the flag-raising ceremony

Shi Nian Nian shook her head

All dishes are stir-fried, and two people share one portion. She flipped to the last few pages and ordered a serving of tomato and egg over rice.

Go

At that moment, Shi Nian Nian was pushed heavily, and Jiang Wang reached out to grab her arm

As she spoke, her right hand clenched in the air.

She scolded angrily.

Jiang Wang did not go to school for an entire day

Jiang Ling glanced at her and said, "I am not joking with you. I need to create opportunities for him to develop feelings for me right now. After all, we are in the same school, and proximity is advantageous. Sooner or later, I will win him over."

He couldn't help it and gently rubbed his thumb against the back of her hand

Jiang Wang did not know what to say

Shi Nian Nian resembled a startled cat, abruptly retracting her hand, and this time she finally managed to pull it out

Jiang Ling counted on her fingers, telling her who in the class liked whom, and that the person in question did not like him, but liked another certain someone

She yanked her arm sharply, causing Nian Nian to stumble and nearly fall.

The evening glow paints the sky, a dreamlike expanse of pink.

She slightly hunched her back, resembling a small beast ready to spring into action

The obvious cannot come, but there is a fear that the hidden may arrive

She was stunned for two seconds, and when she saw that he had no intention of letting go, she incredulously raised her head, her pair of eyes clear and pure, like a handful of moonlight scattered.

Due to rain on Monday, the flag-raising ceremony has been postponed to Tuesday

He slept for an entire day and only got up in the afternoon, with dozens of missed calls from Cai Yucai on his silent phone

The bedroom is simply constructed, with almost no other furniture apart from a bed, leaving it empty and desolate. The curtains are tightly drawn, completely blocking out the light.

Is that all? A simple thank you is enough?

What happened?

At that moment, Nian Nian turned to look.

With one hand rubbing the back of the other hand, she glanced up at him and then turned to run in the direction of the school

Zhao raised his chin slightly and said to the two people: "Let go."

A moment of stillness enveloped the surroundings, followed by an overwhelming burst of laughter.

"I said... it was of no use, they caught... caught me." She spoke with difficulty, not raising her head, while Jiang Wang patiently listened to her continue.

His hands are very cool, yet they feel scorching hot when held.

Jiang Ling placed her index finger vertically against her lips, bending down to lead Shi Nian Nian into the adjacent path paved with cobblestones

still being bullied

To err is human; who can be without faults