Jian Song was delighted by how sensible Lu Yingchi was. This was how a qualified underling should speak and act. Jian Song urged Jiang Qi to learn a thing or two from Lu Yingchi’s sense of responsibility. While the three were goofing around, the traffic officer finished his call and returned.
Seeing the officer, they quickly straightened up and sat upright.
The officer said, “I have already called your teacher. Have you finished writing your guarantee letter? You can only leave after your teacher comes over to sign it and take photos.”
Hearing this, Jian Song and the others were shocked. What? They had to wait for their teacher to come, sign, and take photos? Jian Song did not even need to think to know that when Liu Yan arrived, he would scold him severely.
Jian Song clutched his head in agony. Oh no! Once Old Liu sees this scene, he will definitely say that I was the one who led Lu Yingchi astray!
Jian Song began scanning the room for a life raft. The officer was out of the question, as he would surely exaggerate the story. Jiang Qi was even worse; he could not even save himself. After thinking it over, Jian Song finally locked his eyes on Lu Yingchi. In the end, he decided to rely on him.
Once the officer left to handle other work, it was the perfect opportunity for Jian Song to act. He scurried over to Lu Yingchi, looking pitiful: “Lu Yingchi, Brother Jian has never begged anyone for anything since he was a kid.”
Lu Yingchi looked at him, waiting to see what he wanted.
Jian Song blinked: “When Old Liu gets here, can you help me put in a good word?”
Lu Yingchi finally understood: “Why did Brother Jian choose me?”
Seeing Jian Song’s earnest expression, Lu Yingchi suddenly chuckled. “So that was Brother Jian’s plan all along.”
Jian Song nodded vigorously: “Yes, yes, so please, I am counting on you, Lu Yingchi.”
Facing Jian Song’s sparkling eyes, Lu Yingchi could not find the words to refuse, but he could not make it seem too easy, either. He pretended to be troubled: “You know, Brother Jian, I am a good student. Good students generally do not lie.”
Jian Song gritted his teeth: “Then what do you want!”
This was exactly what Lu Yingchi was waiting for. His eyes curved slightly: “I have not thought of it yet, but can we save this favor for later, when I have something I want?”
Jian Song narrowed his eyes, watching the smile on Lu Yingchi’s face; why did it feel like this kid was up to no good? But given the urgent situation, Jian Song had no choice but to grit his teeth and agree. He comforted himself internally: Lu Yingchi is a good student. No matter how bad a good student’s heart is, how bad can it really get? Besides, Lu Yingchi looks so innocent; he probably will not ask for anything too outrageous.
To protect his personal safety, Jian Song urgently added: “But I will never do anything illegal or against the law, no matter what.”
Lu Yingchi smiled: “Why would I ask for something like that? We are both good students who obey the law, are we not?”
Hearing this, Jian Song knew the deal was sealed, and a smile appeared on his face.
Jiang Qi, who had been listening from the side, spoke up weakly: “So Brother Jian, you are safe now, but what about me?”
Jian Song looked at Jiang Qi. With a powerful backer now, he felt different; his tone became much bolder.
“You? You will have to fend for yourself and hope for the best. I believe our divine dog, Little Qi, will be able to turn danger into safety.”
Jiang Qi stared at Jian Song resentfully: “Brother Jian! Brothers do not betray each other like this!”
Jian Song looked like he was drunk on his own minor triumph, shaking his head: “What is a good brother? Is it something to eat or something to play with? Never seen it. Besides, do we even know each other? Are we not just strangers?”
Jiang Qi could not take Jian Song’s smug attitude any longer and started jumping up, trying to grab him. They started playing around with Lu Yingchi at the center, completely indifferent to whether or not Lu Yingchi was bothered.
Just as the three were having fun, a familiar voice and a familiar tone exploded in their ears.
“Jian Song! Jiang Qi! I knew it was you two again! Your guts are really huge now, are they not? You dare to cause trouble in school, and now you dare to cause trouble outside too!”
Liu Yan was so angry his hair seemed to stand on end. Heaven knows how embarrassed he was when he received the call; he had wanted to wear a mask before coming to pick them up. As soon as Jian Song and Jiang Qi saw Liu Yan arrive, they did not dare to speak. They stood aside, trembling, not daring to utter a sound.
The officer followed behind Liu Yan, adding fuel to the fire.
“Exactly. And that student there, his courage is even greater! He actually dared to jump over the railing directly! Even Liu Xiang could not fly over him. He did not care whether there were cars on either side; he did not care about his own life.”
Liu Yan followed the officer’s finger to see Jian Song. He felt like he was about to faint from anger. What hurt the most was seeing his star pupil, Lu Yingchi, standing right there.