Chарtеr 23: I Аlsо Lоvе… Pupру
“Сhаnсhan, don’t saу аnything, don’t think аbout anуthing, аnd dеfinitеlу dоn’t feеl sаd bесause оf these *ssholes. Just tаkе yоur bооks аnd gо wait in thе hаllwаy outsidе.”
“Тhesе peoрle whо only know hоw to isоlatе оthers and usе verbal attасks аrе bullies. Right now, аll I wаnt tо dо is beat thеm up with mу fists!”
Ji Tingchаn lookеd deeрly at Jiang Zhеngzhеng. Shе had finаllу understood hеr own fееlings.
Pupрy… her рupру, sinсerе and pаssionatе рuрpy.
After watching Ji Tingchаn оbediently piсk uр her books аnd wаlk out of the classroom, Jiang Zhengzheng cracked her knuckles and shot a sharp glare toward Xia Qian, who was currently basking in the admiration of others.
“You damn bully, you just can’t stop being a piece of shit no matter how many times you’re told!”
Jiang Zhengzheng suddenly darted toward Xia Qian, raising her hand high and slapping it hard across Xia Qian’s smug face!
“Ah!” Xia Qian cried out in pain, drawing everyone’s attention.
“Ah!”
Another scream came from the crowd. Yes, Jiang Zhengzheng had darted behind a girl who had been badmouthing Ji Tingchan and kicked her hard in the back of the knee!
“Why did you kick me!”
“It wasn’t me!”
“Still lying? You’re the one standing behind me!”
“Ah!”
Jiang Zhengzheng then forcefully knocked the heads of two male students who had been mocking Ji Tingchan together!
“Ah! Why did you knock my head!”
“You’re the one who bumped into me!”
Jiang Zhengzheng proceeded to use kicks, punches, grabs, and scratches to deal with each of these bullies one by one!
“Damn it! You grabbed me first!”
“My hair! I’ll kill you!”
“Daring to punch me! I’ll definitely hit you back!”
…
Before long, the classroom was in complete chaos—filled with shouts, curses, and torn pages of books and homework flying everywhere.
They all thought the other person had started it. Jiang Zhengzheng had kicked things off, and now she was floating in mid-air, watching them tear into each other the whole time!
Meanwhile, Ji Tingchan’s desk had been turned toward the wall by Jiang Zhengzheng during the commotion, so none of her books or belongings were damaged.
In the hallway, Ji Tingchan held her books and looked at Jiang Zhengzheng, who was laughing uncontrollably in the classroom. Her peach blossom eyes were filled with affection and admiration.
Her puppy was so adorable.
“Oh my god, Class One is supposed to be the top class! What kind of play are they putting on?”
“Who knows? Maybe they’re under too much pressure and decided to fight to relieve stress, haha!”
“Oh my god, isn’t that Xia Qian? The really famous one at school? Why is she all bruised and battered?”
“It is her! But look, she’s fighting too?! Who said she had good character? Her character is just great—she’s even punching others in the back, oh my god!”
Other classes were drawn by the loud commotion from Class One and rushed out to watch through the glass windows. The teachers couldn’t stop the crowds of students pouring out of their classrooms.
The wide hallway was packed with onlookers, and everyone started taking out their phones to record videos and take pictures.
The school group chat was instantly flooded with videos and photos of the fight.
In the crowd, Ji Tingchan spotted Ji Mingren recording with his phone. Her expression turned cold, and she subtly pushed him toward the entrance of Class One’s classroom.
“Ah! You’re squeezing me! Damn it!”
Ji Mingren roared angrily. He had fought hard to get a good spot to record Ji Tingchan being surrounded and beaten up, but now someone had pushed him right to the doorway.
He wanted to see who had pushed him, but with so many people around, it was difficult even to turn around.Ji Tingchan quickly reached out to twist open the classroom door and stepped back. Sure enough, the students inside, who had fought until their eyes were red, yanked Ji Mingren at the entrance inside without even checking if he was from their class, immediately launching into a violent beating!
Ji Tingchan lowered her head and, with an air of supreme nonchalance, twisted the door shut.
Inside, chaos reigned like a boiling pot of porridge, while outside, the corridor was packed with onlookers. No one noticed Ji Tingchan’s actions.
Through the glass window, Jiang Zhengzheng gave Ji Tingchan a victory sign from outside.
The little dog, like a triumphant little fox, smiled with unrestrained delight.
Ji Tingchan couldn’t resist taking her phone out from inside her school uniform jacket.
But when she opened the camera and took a shot, the frame only captured classmates with eyes red from fighting—the person she wanted to record was nowhere in the picture.
An unnamed sense of panic rose in Ji Tingchan’s heart.
Her little dog was like a cloud that could drift away at any moment. In this vast world, once she left, Ji Tingchan would have no way to find her.
With a grave expression, Ji Tingchan thought she must take some measures in advance.
Leaving the crowd, Ji Tingchan watched birds flitting across the sky and made a phone call…
Little dog, in the days to come, you’d better stay obediently by my side.
On the deserted rooftop of the teaching building.
Ji Tingchan and Jiang Zhengzheng sat on white foam boxes, bathed in the bright post-rain sunlight. They enjoyed their lunch while admiring the faint, distant rainbow.
“Chanchan, the steamed eggs from your cafeteria are so delicious!”
Jiang Zhengzheng praised between hurried bites.
“If Zhengzheng likes them, have more.”
Ji Tingchan scooped the untouched steamed eggs from her own lunchbox into Jiang Zhengzheng’s.
Jiang Zhengzheng smiled so happily her eyes curved, making a heart gesture toward Ji Tingchan.
“Chanchan! I love you!”
I love you too… little dog.
Ji Tingchan only smiled without speaking.
“This morning was so satisfying! Hahahaha, seeing everyone fighting with red eyes just made me laugh! Now their parents have been called in, taking them one by one to the hospital, hahahaha!”
“And that Xia Qian looked absolutely shocked seeing you completely unharmed—her eyes nearly popped out bigger than lanterns!”
Jiang Zhengzheng couldn’t stop laughing at the thought.
Feeling her phone vibrate, Ji Tingchan opened Duoxin. The class group chat showed a notice from the homeroom teacher: Class 1 is suspended for three days; all students must reflect at home and submit a 10,000-word handwritten pledge.
Another message popped up, privately sent by the homeroom teacher to Ji Tingchan: Student Ji Tingchan, surveillance investigation confirms you were not involved in this incident. No pledge is required. During these three days at home, you may preview your lessons in advance.
“Wow! Chanchan, congratulations on getting three and a half days off!”
Jiang Zhengzheng, sitting beside her, naturally saw it too and beamed at Ji Tingchan.
“Want to go to the seaside? Zhengzheng.”
Ji Tingchan unscrewed the water bottle beside her and took a sip.
In the bus this morning, the little dog had used this same bottle.
“Yes, yes!! Chanchan! Sister wants to go to the seaside!”
Hearing about the seaside, Jiang Zhengzheng’s eyes lit up!
The two first went to an off-campus convenience store to buy some snacks and water, then each bought a pair of beach shoes before waiting for a ride at the intersection.
“The car’s here, Zhengzheng.” Ji Tingchan motioned for Jiang Zhengzheng to board first.
“Um, Chanchan, just to confirm—this Cayenne in front of us is the ride you booked, right?”Jiang Zhengzheng’s eyes widened in surprise, but then she thought to herself, Ji Tingchan is the Female Lead after all. Being able to hail a luxury car must be the Female Lead’s halo kicking in.
“Wow! It really has to be a luxury car—these seats are so bouncy and comfortable!”
Hearing Jiang Zhengzheng’s description, Ji Tingchan was also amused. The girl’s laughter was pleasant, like a beautiful melody lingering in the car.
From the driver’s seat, Cheng Xiao heard his young lady laughing happily like someone her age from the back seat. He was curious about what had made her so happy, as it had been a long time since she had laughed like this.
Cheng Xiao wanted to ask, but since the young lady had just said on the phone to pretend they didn’t know each other, no matter how curious he was, he didn’t dare to ask.
Two hours later, the car pulled over by the seaside boulevard.
As soon as the car door opened, Jiang Zhengzheng had already darted out in a flash. Watching her excitedly float toward the beach, Ji Tingchan’s gaze followed her with tenderness and indulgence.
“Cheng Xiao, you can go watch the sea on the other side of the beach. Don’t come over to this side.”
Ji Tingchan picked up the snacks and water from the car and spoke without looking up to the burly man in the driver’s seat.
“Chanchan! Come play on the beach!”
Jiang Zhengzheng stood on the golden sand not far away, calling out to Ji Tingchan.
Ji Tingchan glanced around and noticed that there was no one else on this beach, perhaps because it wasn’t the weekend.
No one would disturb her and her puppy.
After placing the food and water under a tall coconut tree, the two chased each other barefoot along the beach, enjoying the scenery.
To match the seaside vibe, Jiang Zhengzheng blinked and changed into a floral backless maxi dress in a flash of light, her lovely figure unmistakably revealed.
“Chanchan! How do I look~ Isn’t your sister pretty?”
Jiang Zhengzheng struck a somewhat coquettish pose, twirling in place while lifting the hem of her dress.
“Zhengzheng, you look beautiful no matter what you wear.”
Ji Tingchan stared at her fair back, unconsciously swallowing. Her gaze was deep, never leaving Jiang Zhengzheng.
No matter what her puppy wore, only she could see it.
A sense of satisfaction filled Ji Tingchan’s entire chest.