Chapter 8

As I searched, I found Lin Ke'er's fingers; she used her fingers to cover my lips.

What do you want to do? Lin Ke'er looked at me.

I want to. I smiled mischievously, and everyone understood this dirty joke.

Then close your eyes.

I knew we were on the same wavelength, and some things came to mind at the same time.

So I closed my eyes.

Lin Ke'er's hands circled around my waist.

I heard a click behind me, as if the door had opened.

Eh? Before I could react, Lin Ke'er had already pushed me.

I landed on my butt. When I opened my eyes, I was already sitting on the floor of the corridor, and Lin Ke'er was standing inside the door.

You just said you wouldn't molest me, go reflect outside! Lin Ke'er huffed and mercilessly closed the door.

I awkwardly stood up, feeling utterly embarrassed. There were other people in the corridor, all looking at me with surprise, probably never having seen someone being kicked out of a room.

I straightened my clothes and pretended not to care as I went downstairs, but I didn't dare to go far, so I sat on the sofa in the hall and waited.

After about an hour, Lin Ke'er came down, moving freely, clearly having recovered.

Have you reflected enough? Lin Ke'er smiled.

I have reflected. I should have taken action when you couldn't move.

You! Lin Ke'er reached out to hit me.

I caught her hand: Alright, let's go have some food first, it's about time to go back to school.

Neither of us had eaten lunch because Xing Qiu had been tormenting us until now. I had been hit for the fifth time today and needed to replenish my energy. We had a bowl of noodles nearby and wandered around until it was almost six, then returned to school.

The military training groups had already dispersed, and students were flooding into the cafeteria, which was the peak time for foot traffic. Lin Ke'er and I stood out in the crowd, mainly because of her; beautiful girls always attract more attention.

Before we reached the cafeteria, we saw Zhang Xuan standing on the steps. Lin Ke'er waved at her, and she waved back. As we approached, Lin Ke'er's eyes turned red, and Zhang Xuan reached out to hug her sister.

But Zhang Xuan also reached out and slapped Lin Ke'er hard.

Bitch, do you still have the nerve to come see me?

Lin Ke'er and I were stunned; neither of us expected things to turn out this way. Zhang Xuan didn't stop, grabbing Lin Ke'er's collar to hit her again. I quickly pushed Zhang Xuan away and pulled Lin Ke'er behind me.

What are you doing?! I glared at Zhang Xuan.

Get out of my way, let me finish off this bitch today! Zhang Xuan tried to grab Lin Ke'er again.

Are you crazy?! I thought quickly: Did Xing Qiu tell you something?!

Zhang Xuan ignored me and continued to fight with Lin Ke'er. I had to protect Lin Ke'er and keep backing away. They were both famous beauties, and there were many people at the cafeteria entrance, so a crowd quickly formed around us.

Zhang Xuan didn't care; she had become a madwoman, just cursing Lin Ke'er. A few girls came to intervene, including Liu Yina, who were probably part of the Twelve Roses. They held Zhang Xuan back, and I had a bit of a break. I turned to look at Lin Ke'er, who was already in tears. I was both anxious and angry, but there was nothing I could do.

Liu Yina ran over and said: Zhang Xuan said Lin Ke'er seduced Xing Qiu, is it true?

My eyes almost shot fire: What do you think?!

Liu Yina said: Then explain quickly!

I said: Do you think I can explain in this situation?

Zhang Xuan was still causing a commotion, and the crowd was huge, stretching as far as the eye could see. I suspected that the entire school had come out.

Then take Lin Ke'er away first, and we'll talk about the rest later.

I immediately took Lin Ke'er's hand and walked out, the crowd parting to let us through. I didn't care about anything else, just walked quickly, and soon we were out of the crowd and left the school. There was a park across from the school, and I took Lin Ke'er inside, to a fountain. The sky was gradually darkening, and there was no one around.

I turned to look at Lin Ke'er, whose eyes were swollen from crying, and I felt a deep pain. The day before, I had said I wouldn't let anyone bully her, but today this happened. Hatred rose in my heart, and I said, word by word: Wait here, I'll bring Xing Qiu over, and I'll clear your name.

I left the park and called Monkey, asking him to come to the school gate. Monkey sensed something was wrong and came without a word. At the school gate, I explained the situation, and Monkey was also angry, asking what I wanted to do. I said I wanted to catch Xing Qiu and ask him. Monkey said okay and walked into the school.

I followed, thinking we should come up with a plan, but Monkey said it was fine and just to follow him. I had no choice but to stay quiet, as Monkey was bold and skilled. We entered the teaching building, where evening study had already started. During military training, evening study was held, but without teachers, the classes were quite chaotic.

Monkey first took me to his own class. As soon as we entered, the students fell silent, as if a teacher had come in. I thought he was looking for some help, but he just broke a chair and came out. We then went to Xing Qiu's class, where we saw Xing Qiu and a few students playing at the back. Monkey walked over with the chair.

Xing Qiu immediately stood up, saying fiercely: What do you want to do?!

I want to do your mother! Monkey hit Xing Qiu on the head with the chair.

Xing Qiu staggered, looking like he was about to collapse.

The other students tried to intervene, but Monkey raised the chair and said: All of you, get lost! They didn't dare to move.

Monkey grabbed Xing Qiu's collar and dragged him out, and I helped by holding Xing Qiu's neck. Xing Qiu was weak and let us do as we pleased. We quickly got him out of the classroom and didn't stop, worried that the Nine Princes' people would come. We quickly went downstairs and left the school, the whole process was fast, not giving them time to react.

On the way, Xing Qiu kept begging, saying he wouldn't do it again, but we ignored him. We took him to the fountain in the park and beat him up. Lin Ke'er also came over and kicked him a few times, showing how much she hated Xing Qiu. As we were beating him, a group of people ran over from a distance, and we knew the Nine Princes' people had finally caught up.

I looked at Monkey, who was our leader. Monkey didn't say a word and dragged Xing Qiu into the fountain. The fountain wasn't running, but there was some water at the bottom, with the nozzles exposed. Monkey pointed Xing Qiu's head at one of the nozzles and said fiercely: Move and I'll pierce your eyes.

Lin Ke'er and I also went into the water, standing next to Monkey. The group finally arrived, about twenty people, including men and women, Da Mao, Zhang Xuan, and Liu Yina, probably the Nine Princes and the Twelve Roses.

Lin Ke'er, you bitch, let Xing Qiu go! Zhang Xuan shouted, trying to rush over but was held back by the other girls. The other boys also cursed, telling Monkey to let Xing Qiu go.

Monkey cursed: Keep talking, and I'll pierce his eyes.

The scene immediately quieted down, showing how dominant Monkey was. I couldn't do that, but Binzi could.

Da Mao said: Monkey, let's talk this out, let the person go first.

Fuck off, do you think I don't know what you're up to?

I'm here to solve the problem, not to fight. Da Mao remained calm.

Alright, let's solve it. I want to hear what Xing Qiu has to say.

Da Mao looked at Zhang Xuan: What exactly happened?

Zhang Xuan didn't speak, just kept cursing Lin Ke'er. Liu Yina said: Ke'er, Wang Yao has some issues outside, she asked me to find out what happened between you, Zhang Xuan, and Xing Qiu. According to Xing Qiu and Zhang Xuan, you confessed to Xing Qiu during lunch, but he rejected you, so you called Zuo Fei and Monkey to beat him up. Is that true?

Monkey cursed: Are you blind? Do you think that's possible?

I'm just asking for Wang Yao.

Mentioning Wang Yao, even Monkey fell silent.

Lin Ke'er said: It's not true. Today at lunch, I went to the agreed place and saw Zuo Fei being held down on the ground.

As Lin Ke'er spoke, Zhang Xuan kept cursing. I had a good feeling about this girl yesterday, but now I thought her IQ was below sea level. Did she only trust Xing Qiu in her heart?

After Lin Ke'er finished, Zhang Xuan had cursed her at least a dozen times. But apart from her, everyone else was silent.

Monkey grabbed Xing Qiu's hair: Is what Lin Ke'er said true?

Yes, yes.

Liu Yina looked at the crowd: What do you think?

No one spoke. Liu Yina said: Da Mao, what do you think?

Da Mao shook his head: What else can I do? I'll take Xing Qiu back and teach him a lesson.

Liu Yina said: Then let's end this here. Each group will handle their own people, no need to make a scene.

What do you mean! Zhang Xuan shouted, but no one paid attention.

Liu Yina came over, holding Lin Ke'er's hand: Ke'er, don't blame her. You know she has a good heart. We'll handle this among us, okay?

Lin Ke'er nodded, tears streaming down her face.

I thought, it seems Lin Ke'er took a hit for nothing, but I couldn't interfere with the Twelve Roses' affairs. It's good that this is over, at least clearing Lin Ke'er's name.

Da Mao also came over, full of regret: Sorry, Monkey, I've caused you trouble again.

Monkey cursed: You Nine Princes should disband, you're all a bunch of idiots.

Before he finished, Monkey's voice stopped. I thought this wasn't his style. I turned around and saw Da Mao holding a knife, the tip already in Monkey's abdomen.

This is for you. Da Mao said coldly.