usenovelgroup Chapter 29 Rally for the Sun
Chapter 29 Rally for the Sun
Chen Li and Li Jie were notorious hooligans in the area. They often loitered around the school gate, using their swagger to cause trouble for students and make their presence felt.
Some students in the school who had some confidence ignored them;
But those students who don't have any powerful backers can only swallow their anger and suffer in silence even if they are harassed and extorted.
Within half a day, news spread throughout the school that Lu Yuan and Gao Zhe had dealt with the arrogant thugs.
Most of the students at No. 1 Middle School are boarders, so the news spread in bits and pieces, and no one could tell if it was true or false. So when they arrived at school in the afternoon, many people surrounded Lu Yuan and Gao Zhe, trying to find out the truth.
Lu Yuan didn't want to mention this matter at all; he didn't encourage students to fight.
Teenagers in their teens are hot-blooded and often act without restraint. If this kind of aggressive and violent behavior is tolerated, it can easily lead to disaster later on.
He knew better than anyone that if he hadn't stopped Ye Yixian today, given her state at the time, she would have really killed Chen Li if she had gotten the chance.
At that time, Ye Yixian will fall into an abyss of no return, with no way back.
In contrast, Gao Zhe was not so low-key.
Whenever a classmate came to ask, he would embellish the story, making it vivid and detailed, deliberately exaggerating the thugs' ferocity and arrogance, and vividly portraying his own bravery and decisiveness, which made the surrounding classmates cheer with excitement.
In fact, many people present had been harassed by Chen Li and her gang of thugs, but they had no choice but to swallow their anger because they lacked the strength to do so.
For Lu Yuan, teaching the thugs a lesson today not only helped Ye Yixian completely resolve a major concern, but more importantly, it also allowed him to learn about Ye Yixian's family situation.
It is now almost certain that Ye Yixian's father is still serving his sentence, which explains why her living expenses have always been provided by her brother, rather than her parents.
Her brother may have also made mistakes and left a criminal record, making it difficult for him to find a decent job, and naturally he cannot provide Ye Yixian with a stable and comfortable life.
As for her mother...
At this time, the students in Class 22 naturally heard this rumor as well.
They knew better than anyone else that Lu Yuan and Gao Zhe had gone to find that group of thugs to stand up for Ye Yixian.
When Ye Yixian returned to school in the afternoon, she changed into clean new clothes and shoes, and even put on light makeup, which confirmed the rumors.
For a moment, the classmates couldn't help but whisper among themselves: Does Lu Yuan like Ye Yixian?
Or perhaps the two have been together for a while but haven't made it public?
However, these speculations were quickly refuted by everyone.
Everyone knows that the person Lu Yuan has liked for three years is the school beauty, Xu Lingjing.
Even though Ye Yixian dressed up carefully, she was still far inferior to the radiant Xu Lingjing in terms of appearance, temperament, and family background.
How could she possibly let Lu Yuan, who had been obsessed with Xu Lingjing for three years, fall in love with someone else?
If it weren't for romantic feelings, Lu Yuan and Ye Yixian wouldn't have much interaction in their daily lives, and they wouldn't even be considered acquainted. So why would Lu Yuan take the risk and stand up for her at all costs?
Wang Qingyu was one of the few classmates who was willing to take the initiative to talk to Ye Yixian.
She hesitated for a long time, but finally couldn't suppress her curiosity. She cautiously approached Ye Yixian and whispered, "Ye Yixian, I heard from everyone that you and Lu Yuan are dating. Is that true?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Yixian suddenly raised her head, her eyes widening in surprise.
"Isn't that right?" Wang Qingyu looked at her reaction and was unsure whether it was a direct denial or the panic and helplessness after her secret was exposed.
Ye Yixian didn't answer immediately; her thoughts drifted away, and she couldn't help but secretly daydream:
What would it be like if I could really date Lu Yuan?
Being his girlfriend seems like an exceptionally happy thing.
But in an instant, she was pulled back to reality.
Lu Yuan's heart has always been set on the dazzling Xu Lingjing.
Moreover, Xu Lingjing had previously taken the initiative to buy water for Lu Yuan, and anyone with eyes could see her sincerity. They were a perfect match, a match made in heaven.
Ye Yixian's deep-seated inferiority complex and the gap between reality and reality made him dare not have any improper thoughts.
She quickly composed herself and gently shook her head: "No, that's not it."
Wang Qingyu was skeptical, but then pressed on, "Why would Lu Yuan go and deal with those thugs for your sake?"
Ye Yixian had actually asked himself this question before.
After much thought, she came to only one answer:
Now that she's Lu Yuan's follower, as his boss, Lu Yuan certainly won't allow her to be bullied. It's just a matter of saving face for the boss, nothing more.
Having figured this out, Ye Yixian's tone became exceptionally calm: "It must be that group of thugs who just happened to offend him as well."
"Oh, I see." Wang Qingyu suddenly understood, nodded, and accepted the explanation.
After all, in everyone's mind, Ye Yixian could never have taken Lu Yuan away from Xu Lingjing.
As the surrounding chatter gradually subsided and everything returned to calm, Ye Yixian sat alone in his seat, lost in thought.
Her gaze was blank, but her mind was uncontrollably filled with Lu Yuan's image, which she couldn't shake off.
……
The next two days passed peacefully, with no further incidents.
Ye Yixian clocks in at Class 5 on time every day, and Lu Yuan prepares a warm breakfast for her every day.
The students in Class 5 gradually got used to Ye Yixian's appearance and no longer stared at him as frequently as they had at the beginning.
Xu Lingjing, however, was the only one who could not accept all of this.
Every time she saw Ye Yixian appear at the entrance of Class 5, her eyes were filled with undisguised hostility and dissatisfaction.
Whenever this happened, Jiang Yiqing would quietly pull Xu Lingjing aside and patiently persuade her to calm down.
Jiang Yiqing always felt that everything Lu Yuan did was for Xu Lingjing's benefit, nothing more than a little trick of playing hard to get.
She repeatedly told Xu Lingjing that if she wanted to regain the initiative, she must act according to the original plan and wait patiently for the right opportunity.
The so-called plan was set for the 100-day countdown rally for the college entrance examination on Saturday.
Saturday arrived in the blink of an eye, and the entire No. 1 Middle School was immersed in an unprecedented atmosphere of liveliness and solemnity.
Banners hung high around the playground, and colorful flags fluttered in the wind.
The physical education teacher, who usually excuses himself from school by claiming to be sick, also dressed up to attend and cheer on the senior students.
The pep rally was held on the playground. There was still some time before all the senior students entered the playground, and Lu Yuan's parents arrived at the school as promised.
Ignoring Lu Yuan's previous advice, his mother went to the hair salon to get a fashionable and sophisticated hairstyle, dressed up smartly, and came to the school to support her son.
It was only at this moment that the couple learned that Lu Yuan had been selected as the class representative and would later lead the entire class on stage to take an oath.
Looking at their increasingly outstanding son, the couple's eyes welled up with tears, their hearts filled with pride and joy.
In any case, my son's high school years were not a waste of time.
Before the event started, all the parents waited in their children's classrooms.
The classroom was filled with all sorts of parents, creating a lively and noisy atmosphere.
Class monitor Li Xian's parents were both present, their faces beaming with pride in their son's achievements. When talking to other parents, they couldn't help but boast about their excellent family upbringing.
He even criticized other people's parenting methods, and his arrogant words aroused great resentment among the surrounding parents.
School beauty Xu Lingjing came with only her mother. Xu's mother had a beautiful appearance and outstanding temperament. It was obvious at a glance that Xu Lingjing's beauty was mostly inherited from her.
As expected, Gao Zhe did not dare to inform his parents to attend the event, but instead had his older sister Gao Ya attend in his place.
As soon as the siblings saw Lu Yuan's parents, they immediately went up to greet them warmly.
Especially Gao Ya, who has long since learned how to treat people, is warm and generous in her words and deeds, and well-behaved and sensible. With just a few words, she made Lu Yuan's parents beam with joy.
Taking advantage of a lull in the elders' lively conversation, Lu Yuan pulled Gao Zhe aside into the hallway under a pretext and asked in a mysterious, low voice, "Have you got everything I asked you to prepare ready?"
"Brother Yuan, you're saying you don't trust me!" Gao Zhe patted his chest, confidently raising his chin. "When have I ever messed up a task?"
"Alright, I knew I was right about you." Lu Yuan smiled with satisfaction as he looked at his confident demeanor.
He knew in his heart that in his previous life, after Gao Zhe inherited the family business, even if he did not achieve greater success, he still managed the business in an orderly manner.
Just then, Gao Zhe received a message on his phone. He glanced at it, a smile playing on his lips, and said to Lu Yuan, "Perfect timing, the package has been delivered to the school gate."