Chapter 9: In a Sorrowful Coming of Age Film, It's Always About Fighting for Girls

DuYan did it deliberately. He was very sure of HeJin’s character, he was a bit haughty, and just a little nudge and he would explode.

The relationship between him and this nephew was never harmonious, but now HeJin put down his pride and did this kind of flattering thing. As long as DuYan showed an ungrateful attitude, HeJin would definitely turn around and leave. He wouldn’t take another glance at his unscrupulous uncle.

The plan was excellent. DuYan was a little worried that HeJin would burst the milk in his hand due to anger, and if it spilled on him (DY), how would he react that was in line with an OCD Virgo character.

HeJin moved, and DuYan subconsciously tensed his back. Fortunately, he was calm enough and his expression was still as calm as ever.

Unexpectedly, the HeJin who would explode with just a nudge, pulled the chair towards the bed and made a serious face.

"Un… Uncle."

HeJin felt very uncomfortable, and DuYan was shocked. This was the first time HeJin called him uncle. He even wanted to look out the window to determine whether or not he was dreaming.

That’s not right, this has always been a dream….

DuYan was still shocked by HeJin calling him “uncle”, and was lost in various conjectures. But from HeJin’s perspective, DuYan's expression was still as cold as ever, and there was no change in his expression because of his words.

DuYan's attitude made HeJin's uncomfortableness disappear instantly, "Uncle, let's talk."

DuYan returned to his senses and nodded, "Say it."

HeJin went straight to the point, "Do you have some kind of thing against me?”

DuYan couldn’t understand what HeJin meant for a moment, “Why do you ask?”

"Because every time you see me, you make cutting remarks, and have never said a good word towards me." HeJin thought for a while and then added, “I feel that when you’re talking to Fang Xiangxiang, you have a pretty good attitude.”

Was this--eating vinegar?

DuYan’s heart was a little speechless. To him, Fang Xiangxiang was a child. No matter how crazy he was, he would never look at a 16 year old high school girl. She was also HeJin’s fated partner.

DuYan was here to be a villain, but not the plot where the villain counterattacked and grabbed the woman the male lead liked.

HeJin was still seriously waiting for DuYan’s reply. During this short time that DuYan was outside busily doing work, he also thought about bringing up HeJin’s study up to par.

Although HeJin was only a freshman now, he had a poor foundation. If he didn’t work hard now to make progress, then DuYan could probably guess that at the time of the College Entrance Exam, he would fail and so would his confession.

Now that HeJin mentioned this, DuYan thought that this was a good opportunity.

DuYan's mind turned extremely fast, and he immediately thought of a reply, “I just admire Fang Xiangxiang, this type of child."

HeJin’s eyebrows immediately raised, obviously not convinced, "Why?"

"..." DuYan was rarely speechless. It seemed like HeJin really felt like there was nothing wrong with himself. "I remembered that at the opening ceremony, Fang Xiangxiang went on stage as the number one student during the senior high school entrance exam." DuYan continued.

"Because of this? Number one in the high school entrance exam? And so you pay more special attention?”

"No parent dislikes children with good grades." DuYan said.

"Isn't it just taking an exam? Such a simple thing."

"Oh?" DuYan glanced at HeJin with extreme restraint. This person whose high school entrance exam score was so low, was quite shameless.

Feeling the contempt from DuYan, HeJin finally couldn't help but explode, "Isn't it just an exam? Who is afraid of whom! You will see when I get into the top 100 of the monthly exam.”

"The difficulty is too great. It’s better to see your final exam.”

DuYan was very sensible. There were still a few weeks left until the monthly exam. Based on HeJin's foundation, wanting to get into the top 100 in his grade was simply a dream.

"..." HeJin's young heart was broken to pieces again.

DuYan saw that he was lost in thought, and no longer wasted time. He got up and walked out of the door, “You should go back to class."

"Wait, I'll see you off." HeJin stood up and wanted to chase after him, but he almost ran into someone as he got to the door.

The school doctor walked into the health room with a girl in his arms, followed by a flustered girl.

The school doctor directly called on HeJin, "HeJin, you are a boy, run quickly and buy some food from the canteen.”

HeJin saw that he knew the girl who was placed on the bed. If it wasn’t Fang Xiangxiang, who else would it be.

"What's with her?" HeJin asked.

"Low blood pressure, probably because she didn't eat breakfast, and felt dizzy from the exercises just now.”

"Oh, give this for her to eat.” HeJin stuffed the milk and bread in his hand to the girl who followed in, and then hurriedly ran out.

The plot point that DuYan was worried about, was completed in this twisted way. The carton of milk that had HeJin's body temperature finally fell into Fang Xiangxiang's belly.

...

Ever since the last time HeJin made his decision in front of DuYan, DuYan had been waiting for HeJin to come and ask for a tutor.

DuYan didn't want to make it difficult for HeJin, but he knew that based on HeJin’s character. If HeJin did not take the initiative to ask, and he forcibly arranged a tutor for him, HeJin probably had a hundred ways to anger the tutor into resignation.

For nearly half a month, DuYan went home almost every day.

The southern part of the city was where the Xie’s branch was located. DuYan had basically ran all over the place, and finally finished his daily official business days.

Although work was still busy, it was not as busy as before. DuYan also consciously paid attention to a combination of work and rest after fainting from fatigue at HeJin’s school last time.

Because he discovered that this dream world could actually be regarded as another real world for the dreamer. If he was too tired, sudden death was also possible.

If he was suddenly dead, then he would obviously be kicked out of the dream, and there would be no dream energy for him to eat.

After thinking of this possibility, DuYan decided to proceed carefully. It would be too embarrassing if he suddenly died because of a job in a dream and then failed to eat the dream.

DuYan, who combined work with rest, now had more time to see HeJin at home. Everyday they ate breakfast together in the morning, and occasionally had dinner together.

However, more than half a month passed, and DuYan still didn’t hear HeJin mentioning a need for a tutor. Instead, he received a call from Teacher Chen, HeJin’s teacher.

Teacher Chen spoke tactfully on the phone. It was probably about some minor conflict between the students and hoped that the guardian would come and deal with it.

DuYan put down the things in his hand, grabbed the car keys and left. The company was a bit far from Nanwai, so when he arrived, there were already quite a few people in the director of education’s office.

The clamouring noise made the office seem like the vegetable market.

DuYan did not go directly in, but observed the situation.

The people present were roughly divided into three factions. One faction was the teachers next to Teacher Chen. The other faction were the group of angry parents who were protecting their students behind them.

The last faction was HeJin who was opposing those parents. Standing next to him was Fang Xiangxiang. The pair looked isolated, however their momentum was not lost.

HeJin, this bear child, was already tall. Like an old god, he stood there with a nonchalant expression on his face. He didn’t even need to speak, and it made the opposing parents angry.

Fang Xiangxiang on the side was anxiously explaining something.

In one word, chaos. DuYan felt his temples begin to jump again. In this dream, because of his set character, he particularly hated this disorderly environment.

DuYan raised his hand and gently knocked on the door, "I apologize. I’ve arrived late.”

DuYan's voice was not loud, but for some reason, everyone in the room noticed him.

Fang Xiangxiang looked back and saw HeJin’s uncle who had appeared in school last time. Every time this person appeared, Fang Xiangxiang felt a strange feeling.

She always felt that whenever this person appeared, even the surrounding air became cold.

For example, now, in this noisy office, due to his appearance, it suddenly cooled down. In front of this person, speaking too loudly seemed to be a mistake.

HeJin, however, was not affected at all. He turned around and called out, “Uncle, you finally arrived.” DuYan saw the big boy walk over in a few steps, and his eyes actually revealed some grievances, "Uncle, you got here so slowly. Aren’t you worried that I’m being bullied because they think that I don’t have a guardian to protect me?”

…. Everyone present was shocked. HeJin actually had the face to say that he was bullied? Just now, in the face of all the parents' anger, who had looked on indifferently. Who was the bully, just by making an expression alone, angered all of those parents to death!

With just HeJin’s “uncle”, DuYan’s back was full of sweat. Ever since the last time HeJin had called him “uncle” in the infirmary, it was as if this nephew had turned on some kind of switch.

As long as he saw DuYan, he would shout “uncle” affectionately, as if he wanted to make up for all the “uncle”’s he could have said in his past 10 or so years of his life.

"En." DuYan's face was still cold, and only nodded at him. Then he looked at the only teacher he knew in the office, Teacher Chen.

"What happened?"

"It's like this..."

This person, Teacher Chen, handled things pretty fairly. There was nothing unfair in his description. It probably happened yesterday, HeJin got into a fight with a few students. HeJin was unscathed, but the other students were beaten very badly.

After returning home, these parents found the injuries on their children, and today they came to the door with a will to not give up.

As for Fang Xiangxiang, after hearing that HeJin was taken to the director’s office, she ran over to explain. However, the scene just now was a mess, and Fang Xiangxiang had been trying to explain for a half a day now, but no one listened.

As soon as Teacher Chen’s words ended, one of the parents finally plucked up the courage to speak to DuYan, “Are you HeJin’s guardian? I can tell that you are young, but also not an unreasonable person. Your family’s child has beaten my child into this, and he doesn’t even have any intention to apologize. You have to educate him well.”

"The matter still hasn’t been clarified?” DuYan looked at Fang Xiangxiang, "You tell me, just how did this happen?”

"Hey! You…”

DuYan only glanced over, and the parent fell silent.

In Fang Xiangxiang's narration, the situation was not the same. Ever since the time that HeJin was commended for his righteousness and bravery, rumors about HeJin and Fang Xiangxiang spread in the school.

In the past half month, the two had walked very close, and the rumors became more and more serious.

HeJin was good looking, and there were not a few girls in school who had a crush on him.

Among them, there was a girl whose family had money and also liked to form her own personal clique. She had chased HeJin from junior high into senior high, but HeJin never gave her a second glance. Her anger spread to Fang Xiangxiang, and the girl began to bully Fang Xiangxiang.

Later, HeJin discovered this matter and didn’t like it. So he warned the girl. The girl cried, and was seen by someone who had a crush on her.

The boy who had a crush on this girl relied on the large number of people on his side, so he rushed up without saying a word, and tried to vent his goddess’ anger.

As a result, four against one, and they lost. Originally, this was shameful and the boys didn’t intend to talk about it. But HeJin, this poisonous kid, had hit their faces, and they couldn’t hide it from their parents.

Then things became like this.