Bai Qingzhen no longer dared to sit and immediately stood up, her eyes darting around, a sign of her guilty conscience.
The homeroom teacher was polite to Bai Yanzhe, but his words clearly conveyed that Bai Qingzhen had a fiery temper and disregarded school rules. This wasn't the first time she had caused trouble, and with the college entrance examination fast approaching, she still showed no signs of restraint.
Bai Qingzhen played the part of a well-behaved child at this moment, standing stiffly, head bowed, and politely calling out, "Brother."
Bai Yanzhe ignored her. He sat with the homeroom teacher, discussing matters, while Bai Qingzhen stood obediently by the side like a decorative ornament.
Yu An looked pitiful, and if Bai Yanzhe hadn't been there, Bai Qingzhen would have loved to tear apart her hypocritical face.
The incident was serious and had severe consequences, but Bai Qingzhen was a member of the Bai family. At most, she would receive a few stern words and be taken home for a week of education.
Bai Qingzhen got into the car. She was somewhat displeased because she didn't feel she had done anything wrong, yet she was forced to apologize. Bai Yanzhe watched from the side, and she dared not resist.
The car stopped in a parking spot next to the school.
The air conditioning inside the car was on, but the cool breeze did not dissipate the stiffness within.
Bai Yanzhe was dressed in a black suit, perfectly pressed without a single wrinkle, exuding an aura of neatness. He was handsome, his silent gaze full of charm, like aged wine savored over time, growing richer with each sip.
He maintained his composure and politeness, "If you cause trouble again, I'll send you abroad."
Bai Yanzhe didn't want to hear any explanations. He only saw the results, and this wasn't the first or second time; repeated occurrences led to disappointment.
This was unfair. Bai Qingzhen was enraged, "Why? I didn't do anything wrong."
The man's exposed wrist wore a black watch, expensive, even more so than the car. He remained unmoved, "Keep talking, and you'll get out of the car."
"Bai Yanzhe!"
The overly autocratic behavior finally made Bai Qingzhen lose control and erupt. She wasn't afraid of being thrown out of the car, as it wasn't the first time. "Is it wrong for me to draw my sword when I see injustice? Is doing good deeds also wrong? Should I just stand by and watch?"
To such righteous words, Bai Yanzhe merely lifted his eyelids indifferently. His light-colored eyes held an oppressive quality, sending a shiver down one's spine.
Bai Qingzhen's fiery temper was somewhat dampened, and her voice involuntarily softened, "They were bullying Shen Yue first, and they locked her in the restroom. This isn't the first time, and they've gone further. I just couldn't stand by and watch."
This statement was true, Bai Qingzhen was not lying.
Although a part of it was also because she disliked Yu An.
Bai Yanzhe was holding a laptop, it was unclear if he was listening.
Bai Qingzhen was genuinely afraid of being sent abroad and became somewhat anxious, "It's Shen Yue, the one from the villa that day, you've met her."
Bai Yanzhe, whose gaze had been fixed on the laptop, glanced over slightly. His eyebrows furrowed, a hint of coldness subtly revealed in his expression. His lips were pressed together, giving his face a stern appearance.
Shen Yue...
It was that girl who looked so well-behaved.
In the chaotic and decadent bar, that girl seemed out of place. She wore a clean and neat blue and white school uniform, her hair soft, appearing both obedient and pure.
Such a beautiful girl, why would she be bullied?
Bai Yanzhe looked through Bai Qingzhen at the scene outside the car window.
At the school entrance, under the lush, verdant trees, a patch of shadow was cast.
He saw that well-behaved girl, Shen Yue.
Standing under the shade of the trees, accompanied by a tall boy.
It was Jiang Wei, a rebellious, unruly, and fierce individual.
The two of them were quite close, and he saw Jiang Wei grab Shen Yue's wrist, seemingly questioning her with urgency.
The girl was still very well-behaved, her skin snow-white, almost translucent.
Small and slender, she looked particularly adorable.
Jiang Wei leaned down, and from Bai Yanzhe's vantage point, it looked as though they were kissing.
Bai Yanzhe no longer wished to listen or stay here. He told the driver to drive.
The scenery outside the car window rapidly receded. Bai Yanzhe suddenly felt the urge to smoke but restrained himself.
However, his aura became increasingly powerful and intimidating, causing a sense of dread.
Bai Qingzhen no longer dared to say another word. She sat silently to the side, not daring to breathe a word.
The scenery outside the car window sped past, leaving no time for appreciation. Bai Yanzhe had lived for over thirty years and had seen all sorts of people.
He was a keen judge of character, able to see the rotten core beneath a polished exterior; a person's eyes never lied.
Yet, now he found himself unable to fully comprehend Shen Yue.
She appeared so innocent, like a child untouched by worldly affairs.
But she also seemed as debauched as a seductive ghost, capable of consuming one's heart.
A person who was contradictory and extremely dangerous.
Yet, she was just a girl.
Bai Yanzhe felt a sense of disappointment. He had seen too much of the dark and sinister side of the world, and he always felt a certain affinity for those who were pure and untainted.
But this time, it seemed he had misjudged.
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Shen Yue could hardly be considered a good person. Having grown up in such an environment, it was impossible for her not to be influenced.
She was adept at using her physical attractiveness to her advantage and was always more lenient towards those who were good-looking.
He Ji was a model student, literally.
He was meticulous, aloof, and taciturn.
Shen Yue slumped on the desk. Her lips were slightly swollen. Her lips were naturally red, but it wasn't very noticeable.
Her hair was tied back with a simple hair tie, revealing the snow-white, tender skin at the nape of her neck. It was like solidified milk, soft and flawless, and against her dark hair, it appeared even whiter, as if a light touch would leave a mark.
However, she had zipped up her school uniform to the very top, covering a large portion of her neck.
He Ji was organizing the exam papers the teacher would need for the next day's class, and Shen Yue watched him from the side. She had nowhere else to go, and after He Ji finished organizing, they could go to the library together.
Shen Yue was very well-behaved. She didn't speak, only humming a cheerful tune, appearing to be in a good mood.
He Ji's gaze couldn't help but drift towards the girl.
The girl's eyes were long and narrow, smiling at him. Her features were as beautiful as magnolia flowers under the moonlight, emitting a faint, delicate fragrance.
He Ji lowered his eyes and asked in a flat tone, "Are you happy today?"
The girl sitting beside him let out a soft laugh, gentle and soft, like feathers tickling his eardrums. He Ji's earlobes turned red, but his pale, cold face betrayed no emotion.
The boy's facial features were sharp, his eyes seemed to be veiled in a layer of gloom.