Сhарter 21: Phоtоsуnthеsis Аfter the Rain
Frоm Jiаng Zhengzheng’s рerspесtivе, it sееmеd like hеr dеаr Сhanchаn had finally musterеd thе cоurаgе tо tаke thе first stер and cоnfеss her fеelings!
Fu Mingkai wаs takеn aback. Нe knеw the bеаutiful, aloоf girl before him hаd аlwауs been соld аnd distаnt, but todaу was thе first time he sаw genuine disgust in hеr eyеs.
He had оnlу рursued Ji Тingсhan on a bеt with a friеnd, hоping to win hеr over fоr a соuрle оf days оf fun. Now, thorоughlу humiliаted, Fu Mingkai’s face turned pаlе with anger.
“Hah, уоu think you’re sоmеthing special? You’re nothing but an unloved, pitiful worm from a pathetic family like the Jis. I was just playing around with you—did you really think I was serious? Ji Tingchan, you’re not even worthy of shining my shoes.”
He thought his words would make Ji Tingchan break down in tears, but little did he know they played right into her hands.
“What did he say?! I’m furious!! Ahhhhhhh! What kind of trashy male lead is this?! I really want to tear this self-righteous creep apart with my bare hands!”
Jiang Zhengzheng was instantly consumed by rage. She didn’t dare look at Ji Tingchan, afraid she’d see her little angel’s heartbroken expression.
Meanwhile, Ji Tingchan, having effortlessly achieved her goal, couldn’t help but curl the corners of her lips into a faint smile. Fu Mingkai, caught off guard by the sight of the beauty’s gentle smile, was momentarily dazzled. He suddenly regretted what he had said.
In the blink of an eye, Ji Tingchan’s smile vanished as she turned her gaze toward Jiang Zhengzheng. The glistening tears in her peach-blossom eyes pierced Jiang Zhengzheng’s heart!
Oh, Lord! It’s all my fault! I misjudged him! This can’t be the male lead! Blind me, scumbag creep, and my shattered angel!
“Today, I shall carry out divine justice! I’ll tear this water Ghost apart with my bare hands! Chanchan, you go to class! Don’t let them suspect you!”
Hearing this, Ji Tingchan gave an almost imperceptible nod to Jiang Zhengzheng, hugged her schoolbag tightly, and walked away with light, brisk steps.
Little dog, if you go too easy on him, I’ll be very disappointed.
Watching Ji Tingchan’s retreating figure, Jiang Zhengzheng felt even more heartbroken. Look, her dear Chanchan has a little dark cloud hanging over her head!
“Get lost!”
Fu Mingkai, who had stayed behind, shooed away a few classmates who had been watching the drama. His face was now twisted with uncontrollable agitation, a stark contrast to his usual cheerful and carefree demeanor.
“Screw this damn school today. I’m going for a drive.”
Irritated, Fu Mingkai took out his phone, dialed a number, and hung up without waiting for a response.
“You piece of trash! Take this kick!” Seeing that no one was around, Jiang Zhengzheng floated into the air, gathered momentum, and charged straight at Fu Mingkai below, delivering a solid kick right to his buttocks!
“Ah!” Fu Mingkai collapsed onto the slippery, rain-soaked ground, clutching his buttocks in pain.
“Who’s there?! Damn it!”
He grimaced in agony, but when he looked behind him, there was no one in sight!
Since there wasn’t enough rainwater to form a reflection, Jiang Zhengzheng remained completely hidden.
Seeing that he could still shout loudly, Jiang Zhengzheng crouched down and forcefully lifted his chin!
“Who?! Who the hell are you?!”
Fu Mingkai was in so much pain from his bruised buttocks that he couldn’t resist, allowing an inexplicable force to lift his chin.
“Who is it?! What do you want—”
Before he could finish his sentence, Jiang Zhengzheng’s palm came down hard on his face!
Slap!
Slap!
Slap!
After delivering several heavy slaps in a row, Jiang Zhengzheng finally stopped. She stood up and shook her hand.
“Ha, so I can feel pain too! My hand hurts from all that slapping, but still—so satisfying!”
Seeing Fu Mingkai already knocked out cold, Jiang Zhengzheng was utterly stunned!”No way, dude! I just slapped you a few times, and I’m not even complaining about the pain! And you just passed out? Are you really the male lead? This weak?”
However, Jiang Zhengzheng didn’t know that the other person had fainted from fright.
“Hey, student up ahead, class has started! Why are you still lingering there?”
With sharp eyes, Jiang Zhengzheng spotted a security guard holding an umbrella about ten meters away, heading toward them. Panicked, she dragged Fu Mingkai, who was lying on the ground, into a nearby grove.
“Damn kappa! What did you eat to be this heavy!” Jiang Zhengzheng grabbed Fu Mingkai under his armpits and lifted him, floating over to a sturdy tree. She wedged him firmly into the trunk.
“Huh? That’s weird. I just saw a student climbing into the grove from the path. Did I imagine it?”
Seeing the security guard below searching the grove, Jiang Zhengzheng couldn’t help but grumble:
“This uncle is definitely getting paid well—searching so thoroughly!”
“Luckily, these dense branches and leaves can hide you, you kappa, and keep you dry! It’ll clear up by afternoon, so just enjoy some post-rain photosynthesis!”
Jiang Zhengzheng patted Fu Mingkai’s shoulder with exaggerated seriousness, then floated out of the grove and headed toward the building where Ji Tingchan was.
She hadn’t forgotten—today, that bully Xia Qian was returning to class. Who knew what trouble she might stir up? She had to hurry and protect Chanchan!
Not long after Jiang Zhengzheng left, the security guard, having found nothing, also departed.
Soon after, the rain turned to a light drizzle, and rustling sounds emerged from the grove again.
“Baby wife~ I missed you so much~!”
“Darling husband~ I missed you too~”
It turned out to be a young couple in the throes of love, sneaking into the grove to hug and kiss (though nothing beyond that).
Coincidentally, they were standing right under the tree where Jiang Zhengzheng had hung Fu Mingkai. The young couple shyly embraced and kissed, their faces flushed with embarrassment, surrounded by their own little bubble of pink hearts~
Unexpectedly, the loud kissing noises woke Fu Mingkai, who was hanging from the tree.
“Uh… help… uh… save…” Fu Mingkai’s mind was a blur. He saw the couple below kissing passionately and tried to call for help, but his face was swollen from the slaps, making it too painful to even make a sound.
He opened his mouth to say something but couldn’t utter a word. Helpless, Fu Mingkai could only watch as a long strand of drool dripped from his mouth onto the boy’s hair below.
“Eek!” The boy jolted awake from the kiss, instinctively reaching up to touch his head.
“What’s wrong, darling husband~?”
“Not sure~ Baby, something dripped on my head~”
As he spoke, the boy brought his hand to his nose to sniff.
“Ugh! It stinks! Wife~ I’ve been stink-injured~”
“Really, darling husband~? Let me smell~!”
The girl took the boy’s hand and sniffed.
“Ugh~ Husband~ Ugh~ It stinks so bad! You’re awful!”
Wanting to see what had fallen, they both looked up at the same time.
“Ah!”
“Ah!”
It was fine until they looked—now the young couple was terrified!
“Oh my god, that blond hair! Darling husband, it’s… it’s Fu Mingkai! His family is rich and powerful—we better not offend him~”The girl tugged at the boy’s hand and said fearfully. In that moment, their gazes seemed entirely fixed on that striking head of golden hair, and the other two didn’t dare to look any longer.
“F-Fu… Young Master Fu, sorry to disturb you! W-we’ll leave right away!”
The boy quickly pulled the girl away.
“Co-come… uh… back…” Unfortunately, Fu Mingkai’s voice was too soft for the two to hear.
“Honey hubby… why was he up in the tree pooping, and it landed right on your head~ I feel so bad for you~”
“It’s okay, wifey~ It must be Young Master Fu’s hobby~ As long as we don’t tell anyone~ we’ll be safe~ Wuwu, I need my sweet wifey to help wash my hair~”
Listening as the couple’s conversation grew fainter and fainter until it disappeared, Fu Mingkai felt both furious and terrified. In his panic, he completely passed out…