"Is this everyone?" Instructor Gao recounted the students on his list.
It's 5am in the morning, and many students are dozing off. The mist from the early morning gathered around the area.
"Everyone, form a line." Instructor Gao clicked on his pen. He turned to Han Bing. "Han Bing, you wait for a while. We're going to get some help to lift you into the seat."
Instructor Gao looked around. "I need two male students to lift Han Bing up into the bus."
Many male students raised their hands, but before Instructor Gao could even choose, a person already passed by him.
Qin Shi Ran lifted Han Bing up who's as light as a feather. "Instructor Gao, Han Bing's mother told me to help her during this trip."
"Okay. Then, you will be responsible for Han Bing for this trip."Seeing that he's not out of breath, the instructor wrote Qin Shi Ran's name next to Han Bing's. The male students put down their hands disappointingly.
"Alright, everyone get on the bus." Instructor Gao pointed to Class 3-A's bus. The student got onto the bus one after another.
Bai Rong Rong, who saw the whole scene, hatefully looked at Han Bing who's in Qin Shi Ran's embrace. She smirked evilly. Han Bing, just you wait!
A girl who was behind Bai Rong Rong tapped onto Bai Rong Rong's shoulder. "Rong Rong, you okay?"
Bai Rong Rong immediately changed her expression. "Yep, I'm fine."
The girl looked at Bai Rong Rong weirdly. Just before she thought she saw Bai Rong Rong glaring at Han Bing. Did she see it wrong?
Qin Shi Ran carefully placed Han Bing in the front seat. " You should eat more. I always wonder how you always beat me up with those skinny arms."
The students in the back stoned from shock hearing this. Beat him up? Han Bing beats Qin Shi Ran?
Han Bing shakes her head. "Power should not be concentrated on strength, but rather directing the force."
Qin Shi Ran thought about what she said. He internally agreed with the concept. Qin Shi Ran pretended to sit naturally next to Han Bing.
The students chattered about the trip. In the front, Han Bing took out her book to read. The sun shined on her hair making it glow. Han Bing read her book with curiosity and desire. Her eyes shined compared to the calmness Qin Shi Ran usually saw from her. Qin Shi Ran felt his bottom slowly burn like fire. He glared at the book, if only he was the book that she was looking at.
Han Bing saw him glaring at the book. " You wanna read? I got another book on Leo Szilard."
Qin Shi Ran retracted his gaze. "No."
Han Bing went back to reading.
The bus ride continued in silence with Qin Shi Ran peeking at Han Bing while Han Bing quietly read her book.
"Okay, we are at our destination." The homeroom teacher got up from his seat. "Get your belongings and check for anything missing before you get off the bus."
The homeroom teacher turned to Qin Shi Ran. "Shi Ran, carry Han Bing off the bus."
The girls in the back shot glares toward Han Bing's direction.
Shi Ran picked Han Bing up. Her peach body scent went into his nose. Qin Shi Ran immediately held his breath.
Seeing his face turn red, the teacher thought it was from carrying Han Bing. "Do you need help, student Shi Ran?"
"No. I'm perfectly fine." Qin Shi Ran hurriedly answered, afraid that the teacher would get another student's help.
Qin Shi Ran carefully went down the staircase on the bus. He felt a sudden kick from behind. "Ah."
Qin Shi Ran felt his body falling closer to the floor. Shit! Han Bing! Qin Shi Ran wanted to switch positions to protect her from the fall, but Han Bing gripped his shoulder, not letting him move.
Bthmp.
"En." Han Bing hit the floor hard with Qin Shi Ran on top of her. Qin Shi Ran tried to get up, but he almost slipped again when he touched something wet. Qin Shi Ran took a look at his hand. Blood.
Blood was flowing from Han Bing's forehead. Qin Shi Ran shakily touched her face. "Han Bing, wake up."
"Um, Shi Ran. Sorry, I kicked your legs by accident."
Shi Ran immediately turned his head back to see the perpetrator. He meant to glare at the person behind him, but when he saw Bai Rong Rong, his face turned to shock
The teachers ran to the front. "What happened? Someone get the emergency kit!"
"Qin Shi Ran! What exactly happened?" The homeroom teacher shouted angrily.
Bai Rong Rong wept. "Instructor Gao, it was my fault. I accidentally kicked Shi Ran's leg on my way down the stairs. The staircase was too steep, I couldn't see anything."
Instructor Gao wanted to yell, but he held back. The staircase is indeed steeper than the usual ones. Accidents like this could happen.
"Next time, watch where you are going." He lectured. Bai Rong Rong covered her face and nodded. "Yes. Instructor Gao."
"Qin Shi Ran, bring Han Bing to Instructor Xia. Let him take care of Han Bing." Instructor Gao palmed his head. He regretted letting a student take care of Han Bing. My big ancestor ah. Please do not let anything happen to Han Bing.
Qin Shi Ran slowly put Han Bing into his arms. Han Bing, wake up. Wake up! Qin Shi Ran screamed in his heart. Tears flowed down his cheek. If only he protected her better, then she wouldn't be injured.
The students in the back saw the whole event. As young masters and young mistresses of wealthy families, most of them were exposed to plots and tactics from a young age. Although Bai Rong Rong's action may seem well hidden, the students in class 3-A were fully aware of what actually happened.
"I didn't expect Bai Rong Rong to be such a vicious character."
"I always felt that she was pretending the whole time."
"Hiya. Women's jealousy is scary. I'm never going to ever marry one."
"What are you talking about? Just don't marry someone like Bai Rong Rong."
The students chattered quietly. Bai Rong Rong who's trying to hide a victorious smile did not pay attention to the discussion in the back.