Soon, Xia Qiang helped Lin Mo into the classroom.
“Lin Mo, what happened to you? How did you get so badly hurt?”
“Yeah, what’s going on?”
A few female classmates immediately noticed and rushed over to check on him.
Su Ling also stepped forward.
“Lin Mo, are you alright? Do you need to go to the infirmary?”
Seeing Su Ling showing concern, Lin Mo was thrilled inside. Finally, he had her attention! The beating was totally worth it.
“It’s all because of Chen Tianyou! He went too far!” Xia Qiang said angrily, glaring at Chen Tianyou, who was still seated.
“Hey! Xia Qiang, watch your mouth! What does this have to do with Brother Tianyou?” Before Chen Tianyou could respond, Zhang Kai stood up with a displeased expression.
“What does it have to do with him? Are you seriously asking that? Chen Tianyou ordered people to beat up Lin Mo!”
“What!?”
All the classmates turned to Chen Tianyou in shock.
“What’s going on? Why is it so noisy during self-study?” The homeroom teacher’s voice came from outside the classroom.
“Teacher Wang, please take a look. Lin Mo was beaten up!” Xia Qiang quickly called out.
“Beaten up?” Teacher Wang rushed in to check on Lin Mo.
“Lin Mo, what exactly happened?”
Her tone turned serious. A student being beaten up on campus was no small matter—this was extremely serious!
“Teacher Wang, it was Chen Tianyou who ordered people to beat up Lin Mo!” Xia Qiang said again.
Upon hearing this, the teacher looked suspiciously at Chen Tianyou. “Chen Tianyou, is what Xia Qiang said true?”
“Teacher Wang, it’s okay. It doesn’t hurt that much. I don’t think Chen Tianyou did it on purpose…” Lin Mo quickly tried to explain.
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Chen Tianyou was completely confused, utterly clueless about what was going on. Why did it sound like Lin Mo was being all passive-aggressive?
“That’s nonsense! Since when did Brother Tianyou tell anyone to beat Lin Mo? They barely even know each other!” Zhang Kai stepped forward, speaking with righteous anger.
“Zhang Kai, watch your language!” Teacher Wang scolded, then turned to Xia Qiang. “Xia Qiang, you’re saying Chen Tianyou sent people to beat Lin Mo. Do you have any proof?”
“Teacher Wang, the guys who beat Lin Mo are always hanging out with Chen Tianyou. I’ve seen it with my own eyes, so it has to be him!”
“Are you joking?” Chen Tianyou said, speechless. “Just because I know them doesn’t mean I told them to beat Lin Mo.” This chapter was copied from g.com without permission.
“Then don’t you know them too? Why don’t we say you were the one who ordered the hit?”
“And why would I go and order someone to beat Lin Mo for no reason?”
“Hmph, isn’t it obvious? You were jealous because Lin Mo is good-looking, so you sent someone after him! Everyone already knows what kind of person you are!”
Hearing that, Chen Tianyou nearly exploded. So now they were just making stuff up and pinning it on him?
“Forget it, stop arguing. It really doesn’t hurt that much. Chen Tianyou is just too hot-blooded, I can understand. If anyone’s to blame, it’s me for being too handsome,” Lin Mo said, putting on a brooding expression and lowering his head to show off his so-called perfect side profile.
He was playing the victim, yet also acting magnanimous. Who wouldn’t be moved by someone like that? Surely Su Ling would be touched now!
Sure enough, Su Ling frowned slightly and looked at Chen Tianyou.
Lin Mo caught this subtle shift and smiled inwardly. As expected! Now Su Ling would definitely start blaming Chen Tianyou for what happened.
“Lin Mo, I don’t think Chen Tianyou was the one who sent people to beat you.”
The joy that had just bloomed in Lin Mo’s heart was instantly crushed.
What the hell?
Why was Su Ling defending Chen Tianyou now?
Didn’t she used to dislike him?
Shouldn’t she be worried about me instead?
“This morning, Chen Tianyou helped Lili out of a tight spot. We also came to school together, so when would he have had the time to send someone to attack you?” Su Ling said seriously.
“Yeah, that group tried to bully me this morning. It was thanks to Chen Tianyou that they left,” Qu Lili added as she stepped forward.
“Haha… That must be a misunderstanding then…” Lin Mo’s expression turned extremely sour.
What the hell was going on?
Why would Chen Tianyou help Qu Lili?
And the craziest part—he actually heard Su Ling say they came to school together!
They don’t even live near each other. Why would they come together?
“Xia Qiang, in the future, make sure you have proof before making accusations. Don’t wrongfully blame others,” the homeroom teacher lectured.
“This…” Xia Qiang glanced awkwardly at everyone, then at the teacher. “I’m sorry, Teacher. I was wrong.”
“It’s all my fault for giving everyone a bad impression in the past. Teacher, please don’t blame them,” Chen Tianyou said quickly.
He didn’t dare to blame anyone. If no one else understood, he certainly did. Xia Qiang was part of the protagonist group and Lin Mo’s best friend. Offending them meant a death sentence.
It was best to lie low for now.
“No need, Teacher. This is the final sprint before the College Entrance Exam. My injuries aren’t that serious, and I can’t afford to waste any time!” Lin Mo quickly declined.
“Are you sure? You look seriously hurt.”
“It’s fine, Teacher. I know my own condition. Don’t worry!”
“Alright then. Just be careful.”
Seeing that Lin Mo insisted, the teacher didn’t push further.
“Okay, everyone return to your seats and begin your self-study.”
“Teacher, I have something I’d like to talk to you about,” Chen Tianyou suddenly spoke up.
“Alright. Come with me to the office. The rest of you, keep studying.”
…
In the office.
“Go ahead, Chen Tianyou. What is it you wanted to talk about?” Teacher Wang adjusted her glasses.
“Teacher Wang, I want to drop out of school.”
“Drop out?” she was stunned. “Have a seat and explain slowly.”
Chen Tianyou sat down. “Here’s the thing, Teacher. You already know my grades are always at the bottom of the class, and I often distract others. If I take the College Entrance Exam like this, I’ll just be an embarrassment.
I think it’s better to drop out now and not waste everyone’s time. That way, I won’t hold the class back. What do you think?”
Teacher Wang didn’t respond right away.
After a long silence, she sighed and said, “Have you discussed this with your mother?”
“My mom?” Chen Tianyou paused. “This is something I can decide for myself. No need to tell my mom.”
“Are you sure, Chen Tianyou?”
“I’m sure.”
“Alright. You’re already eighteen, an adult. You have your own judgment. I won’t say much.”
Chen Tianyou had expected her to try to talk him out of it. He hadn’t thought she’d agree so easily.
He was immediately overjoyed.
That was easier than expected!
“I have something I want you to take a look at. If you still want to drop out after that, I’ll report it to the school leadership.”
“What is it?”
“You’ll find out soon enough.”