“What’s up?” Xi Xiangyang asked, frowning.
Li Shuo, looking at the unconcerned expression across from him, felt his pride wounded and grew even angrier.
“Xi Xiangyang, this has nothing to do with you. You and Jin Yixiu can do whatever you want. I’m looking for Shen Mu and Fei Xinglan,” Li Shuo said in a thuggish manner. The few followers around him adopted similar postures.
Hearing the tone, the content of the speech, and their delinquent appearances, Shen Mu immediately thought of those brainless, wannabe tough guys from TV dramas who act all mighty but end up as insignificant side characters within two episodes. He couldn’t help but laugh.
“Hahaha.” The more Shen Mu laughed, the more this image overlapped with Li Shuo and his gang, until finally, Shen Mu doubled over with laughter. After taking a step, he was held by Jin Yixiu who was beside him. Shen Mu fell into Jin Yixiu’s arms, instantly enveloped by Jin Yixiu’s unique, indescribable scent.
“…”
Shen Mu blushed, feeling shy. Just as he was about to say something, he was interrupted by Li Shuo.
“What are you laughing at, Shen Mu? What do you mean by that?” Li Shuo felt that Shen Mu’s attitude was too arrogant, as if he didn’t take him seriously at all!
“Li Shuo, you should know what time it is. Everyone is busy. If you want to waste your own time and don’t want to study, that’s your business, but don’t hold others back. This ambush tonight, I can report it to Teacher Zhang and have your punishment, including communication with your parents, escalated.” Shen Mu didn’t want to waste time here. Seeing the incredulous and angry expression on Li Shuo’s face, Shen Mu quickly continued.
“Since reasoning with you is pointless, we’re all tired and going back to rest. You can enjoy this pointless ambush by yourselves.” Shen Mu finished speaking, turned around, and pulled Jin Yixiu, intending to leave.
Li Shuo and his followers felt insulted and angrily ran in front of them to block their path.
“Stop right there!”
The surrounding students, seeing the situation, scattered. Xi Xiangyang took out his phone and seemed to be doing something.
“Are you f*cking done or not?” Shen Mu yelled, finally losing his patience. He was genuinely irritated. He was already tired, and being blocked here was a waste of time. They were acting like immature, middle-school delinquents, which was both boring and annoying. Read this novel at g.com for the best experience.
Shen Mu was thinking about his mission tomorrow, which was already making him anxious. He had just wanted to chat with Jin Yixiu and his friends to distract himself from it, but these pests had to show up.
Shen Mu’s outburst stunned the group. Even Jin Yixiu looked at him.
Shen Mu’s tone was genuinely angry. Although he yelled, it wasn’t excessively loud, but his tone conveyed his annoyance and impatience.
Shen Mu usually gave the impression of being gentle and approachable, pretty but not very bright. Even when he argued with others, he had never lost his temper like this.
Li Shuo was furious. He said something to his followers and then lunged forward.
Jin Yixiu reached out and grabbed Shen Mu’s wrist. Shen Mu froze, turning back in confusion. Jin Yixiu shook his head at him and then pulled him behind himself.
With a swift and graceful move, Jin Yixiu kicked Li Shuo away. Before Shen Mu could react, he saw someone rushing towards them from the corner of his eye. It seemed to be Zhang Wen.
Xi Xiangyang also pulled back Fei Xinglan, who was about to rush into the fight, and punched one of the followers.
“You…” Jin Yixiu was about to speak, but was interrupted by a female voice.
“Hey, you guys over there! What are you doing?!” At the same time, the sound of high heels clicking grew louder and closer. Shen Mu’s eyelid twitched. This high-decibel shout and the familiar clicking of high heels—it had to be Zhang Wen.
Sure enough, Zhang Wen ran over and stopped. Shen Mu was truly impressed that she could run so steadily in high heels.
“Teacher Zhang, it’s Li Shuo and his gang. They suddenly blocked us from leaving and started cursing and even tried to hit us,” Xi Xiangyang stepped forward, feigning distress. “Yixiu and I wanted to go back and do some more practice papers, but we were stopped here and wasted our time. I almost got hit just now.”
“Teacher Zhang, we’ve been disturbed.” Jin Yixiu said calmly.
Shen Mu raised an eyebrow and looked at Xi Xiangyang. This guy was also a schemer. Saying this to Zhang Wen was like handing her a loaded weapon. Li Shuo and his gang were completely finished this time, especially since Jin Yixiu had also spoken. Everyone in the school knew that Jin Yixiu was the teachers’ favorite and the school’s hope for a top scorer in the college entrance exams. They wouldn’t tolerate any factors that might affect him, especially Zhang Wen. This chapter is updated first at novelping(.)com.
As expected, upon hearing Xi Xiangyang’s words, Zhang Wen immediately exploded. She favored students with good grades, especially those who worked hard. She hated students like Li Shuo and his gang, who had poor grades and didn’t put in any effort. Now they dared to disturb her favorite students and even affect their studies. It was simply outrageous!
“Li Shuo, you’ve got guts now, haven’t you? You’ve even learned to bully your classmates at school? Ganging up to assault your classmates?” Zhang Wen glared at Li Shuo and his group. “Apologize to Yixiu and the others, and tomorrow, all of you come to my office. This matter must be dealt with seriously!”
“But Teacher Zhang, it was Jin Yixiu who hit…”
“Teacher Zhang…”
“This has nothing to do with us. It was Li Shuo…”
“Shut up!” Zhang Wen interrupted them. She didn’t want to hear their excuses now. “Didn’t you hear what I said? Now, all you need to do is apologize to your classmates. We’ll talk about the rest tomorrow. It’s very late now, don’t disturb others’ rest.”
Seeing Zhang Wen glaring at them, Li Shuo and his gang knew that this matter wouldn’t be easily resolved. Li Shuo clutched his stomach where Jin Yixiu had kicked him, glared at Jin Yixiu resentfully, and said reluctantly, “Sorry.”
His followers also mumbled, “Sorry.”
But their voices were extremely insincere. Zhang Wen became even angrier and was about to say something when Jin Yixiu spoke first.
“Teacher Zhang, since they’ve apologized, let’s leave it at that for now. I want to go back and rest.”
“Okay, okay, go back and rest early, get a good night’s sleep. Xiangyang too.” Zhang Wen’s expression instantly softened, and she smiled kindly at Jin Yixiu and Xi Xiangyang.
Shen Mu sighed inwardly. Grades truly spoke volumes. Zhang Wen’s “Extinction Teacher Tai” persona was reserved for ordinary students. Only when facing her favorite students did her true gentleness show.
“See you tomorrow, Teacher Zhang.” Jin Yixiu and the other three bid farewell to Zhang Wen and turned to leave.
They could still hear Zhang Wen scolding Li Shuo and his group: “Look, look at them! They have good grades and good tempers, and they even accepted your insincere apologies. Let me tell you, tomorrow, you will apologize again sincerely, and…”
As the distance increased, the voice gradually faded away.