Previously, when Yi Zhongshen made physical contact with someone at the podium, only a few students noticed. But now, the attention of the majority of students from three classes was completely drawn to him.
Everyone stared in astonishment, their eyes wide open, speechless.
Is this still the legendary cold and aloof Yi Shao?
Yi Zhongshen's actions could no longer be described as "protective."
This time, everyone witnessed Yi Shao's reaction firsthand, and naturally, Hu Peng and his friends realized their mistake.
They thought that by spreading the rumors of Bo Xi Yun's secret admiration, they could make Yi Shao completely disgusted with him.
However, now that the truth was unfolding, it was they themselves who wished they could disappear on the spot.
Bai Song had long since hung up the phone, and Hu Peng now regretted not being online, unable to directly cut off the internet connection.
The more he looked, the more fearful he became. While Yi Zhongshen was handing someone a coat, Hu Peng had already signaled his subordinates to cover for them and prepare to retreat.
But Hu Peng was unable to successfully lower his presence.
Just as he took a step back, he heard Yi Zhongshen's voice.
"Who allowed you to rummage through things and steal notes?"
When Yi Zhongshen wasn't facing Bo Xi Yun, his voice sounded even calmer.
And as a result, it appeared even colder.
Hu Peng felt awkward, how could he dare to answer this question?
But the people around him, his subordinates, were even more afraid to speak. They couldn't even stand straight, so Hu Peng could only force a smile and say, "Sorry, Yi Shao, we know we were wrong, we will definitely change, immediately."
He said those words with a sincere expression, but not many people believed him.
Especially the students from Class 1 who knew his true nature, many of them frowned and showed expressions of rejection.
But Hu Peng didn't care about them. He was now focused on making a statement to Yi Shao.
"This is our first offense! We will definitely not do such things again in the future."
Yi Zhongshen's cold gaze fell upon them, causing a shiver to run down their spines involuntarily.
"One warning."
Hu Peng and his friends heard this and couldn't help but feel relieved.
Just a warning?
However, before they could breathe a sigh of relief, they suddenly saw Yi Shao tap the package next to him, producing two muffled sounds.
Then, as if receiving some kind of signal, the window that had already been opened in Class 1 was pulled even wider, and the person by the window handed something out.
Bo Xi Yun's delicate eyebrows couldn't help but twitch when he saw the person handing something out by the window, it was Ke Di.
It seemed that Ke Di had just encountered Yi Zhongshen when he returned and heard his instructions. Now he was eagerly cooperating, his actions swift and efficient.
The two students who had just delivered the package were still there, and they received the item from the window and handed it to Yi Zhongshen.
The item was none other than a backpack.
Hu Peng's face changed when he saw the backpack. "That's mine..."
Yi Zhongshen simply turned the opening of the bag downwards.
This was his idea of a warning.
Hu Peng and his friends now realized that Yi Shao's earlier words weren't just a verbal warning.
It was a tit-for-tat.
Hu Peng's bag wasn't properly closed, and everything inside spilled out, scattering all over the floor.
There was a pair of headphones, three boxes of loose cigarettes, and five boxes of sealed cigarettes.
There was also a can of beer that fell to the ground and rolled far away.
Instantly, a wave of astonishment swept through the surrounding classrooms.
"Oh my, so many cigarettes?"
Hu Peng's face turned pale in an instant.
These items were prohibited for students.
While headphones, as electronic products, could be tolerated to some extent, cigarettes and alcohol were not. Once caught with them, it would result in a school-wide announcement and disciplinary action.
At that moment, a stern shout came from not far away.
"What's going on?!"
The students turned their heads to see the class director of the senior year at Zhongyi High School striding over.
The director had sharp eyes, he had obviously practiced observing. With just one glance, he noticed the scattered cigarettes on the floor.
"Whose are these? Who brought them? Are you all lawless?!"
Finally, Hu Peng and his friends were directly held accountable by the director.
In front of the three classes, the grade director issued a warning to all the students.
"I'm telling you, this winter camp is not a place for playing. The capacity of the camp is already exceeded. If you don't want to study, then leave! Make space for the students who want to learn!"
After all, he was the grade director of the senior year.
The director's words echoed through the entire teaching building, and you could hear a pin drop.
"As for disciplinary issues, the teachers from each school have already held a meeting. The three classes will have a collective class meeting in the afternoon. Anyone caught bringing cigarettes and alcohol in the future will be expelled!"
The grade director was always strict and impartial, and he would never show favoritism just because the students were from his own school.
As expected, in the afternoon, Hu Peng and his friends' seats were empty.
After being reprimanded by the grade director, the three classes returned to their seats obediently and started their respective classes.
Bo Xi Yun was also taken away by Yi Zhongshen and went back to the office.
The bags and packages were carried back to the office by the two students who helped. These packages had just been delivered by a courier at the school gate. Since the security guard didn't allow the courier to enter, the two students intercepted them and brought them in.
When the students put the packages down, Yi Zhongshen handed them two one-hundred-yuan bills as a token of appreciation for their help.
However, the two students stubbornly refused to accept the money. Their faces turned slightly red as they said, "We really don't need it. Teacher Yi and God Bo have already helped us a lot with the questions."
After saying that, they quickly ran off.
Bo Xi Yun watched them with a smile, but suddenly saw Yi Zhongshen turning his head towards him and asking, "Are there more students who seek your help with questions?"
Bo Xi Yun nodded.
He had already secured a recommendation for university admission, so he only needed to study physics. Compared to other students, he had more free time.
But even during regular times, Bo Xi Yun had never hesitated to help others with their questions.
Yi Zhongshen was well aware of this.
So it's no wonder that the younger students have such good relationships with you.
Good enough to attract so many...
Yi Zhongshen's expression remained unchanged, his voice calm and steady as he spoke.
"From now on, let them come to me for help."
"Huh?" Bo Xi Yun was taken aback.
Yi Zhongshen looked at him. The young man himself was thin and slender, even though he was wearing a padded jacket and a down jacket, he still didn't have much weight to him. It made people want to wrap him up a little more round and fluffy.
"Your time is valuable too."
Bo Xi Yun nodded in agreement, and Yi Zhongshen didn't say anything more.
Yi Zhongshen unpacked the stationery items from the package and handed them to Bo Xi Yun, setting the rest aside and instructing a runner to deliver them back to the hotel later.
Bo Xi Yun looked at the two large boxes of paper and pencil cases and hesitated a bit.
"It's... a bit too much. Senior Gu's gifts are still enough for me."
Listening to the correct address from the young child, Yi Zhongshen's voice sounded noticeably cheerful.
"Give those to your classmates. You can use this."
Bo Xi Yun was taken aback for a moment, but then remembered what the senior had said earlier.
"You are my person at T University."
... Is this a comparison between the top two?
Bo Xi Yun touched his nose and could only accept these items as well.
With these two large boxes, he probably wouldn't need to buy stationery again even in university.
Bo Xi Yun took a portion of the stationery he needed for the moment and prepared to return to the classroom.
Although it wasn't a physics class, he rarely missed any classes.
Before leaving, Bo Xi Yun decided to take off the workwear down jacket he had just put on.
"What's wrong?" Yi Zhongshen asked.
"The classroom is warm enough with the air conditioning. You can wear it."
Bo Xi Yun indeed wasn't sensitive to heat.
Due to his weak and cold constitution, he could feel a slight chill on his elbows and the back of his neck after suddenly taking off a jacket.
But Bo Xi Yun still said, "Wearing T University's clothes back to the classroom might affect other classmates."
For others, they might not understand this statement.
What does wearing clothes have to do with others?
But Yi Zhongshen instantly understood.
Because all the participants in this winter camp were high school seniors, and unlike Bo Xi Yun, who had already secured a spot through early admission, the majority of the students were still anxious and uncertain about their future.
Bo Xi Yun didn't want to affect the mindset of the other students.
He had always shone remarkably bright with an advantage far beyond the second place for so many years.
Yet, he never had even a trace of superiority.
Yi Zhongshen lowered his gaze and looked at the young man in front of him.
How could there be a child so well-behaved?
Despite being the one who had experienced the most hardships.
It was always him, treating others with such gentleness.
Before Bo Xi Yun could bid farewell, he saw Yi Zhongshen, as if performing magic, produce another brand-new jacket from somewhere.
Yi Zhongshen unbuttoned the coat and handed it to him.
"This one doesn't have the T University logo, so it won't affect anything."
It was a light blue lamb wool jacket, fluffy and warm, even appearing to be slightly warmer than the down jacket.
And indeed, there was no T University logo on the clothes.
...
Bo Xi Yun paused for a moment and asked softly, "Did you buy this jacket specifically?"
Yi Zhongshen looked at him and suddenly recalled the long-haired golden gradient cat he had seen at Gu Sheng's house before.
Yi Zhongshen didn't have any particular preference for such delicate small animals, but at this moment, looking at Bo Xi Yun, he suddenly understood half of the reason why so many people were captivated by adorable little cats.
That long-haired golden gradient cat was exceptionally beautiful. It was affectionate and alert, looking at you with its large round eyes, cautiously observing what you were going to do.
Just like Bo Xi Yun at this moment, inquisitive and questioning.
Yi Zhongshen looked at him for a while before turning his wrist and flipping out the inner layer of the jacket.
"No."
On the inner side of the solid-colored fabric, there were indeed rows of the T University name printed.
"T University has many clubs and organizations, and they often host large meetings and events, so there are various customized uniforms."
Saying that, Yi Zhongshen handed the jacket over.
"Thank you..."
Bo Xi Yun had never attended university and wasn't aware of the situation, but he believed that the senior wouldn't deceive him.
However, he still felt a bit embarrassed to accept so many things.
"Thank you, senior."
Yi Zhongshen simply replied, "You're welcome."
In the end, Bo Xi Yun still wore the lamb wool jacket back to the classroom and continued with his classes.
In the office, Yi Zhongshen stood upright by the bright window.
He lifted his gaze and looked into the distance, where the sunlight was just right, causing him to involuntarily squint his eyes in contentment.
In the nearby classroom, the young boy was wearing his clothes.
Now, he could be seen more prominently.
*
Although the events outside the classroom came to a temporary end due to class, the lively discussions surrounding the matter continued without ceasing.
After several incidents, everyone could see that Yi Shao had a special concern for Bo Xi Yun.
But when it came down to it, no one could point out any faults.
So what if Yi Shao looked after his own junior?
There were people who envied the treatment that Bo Xi Yun received, but that was something Yun Shao had obtained through his acceptance to T University.
The classmates couldn't help but ask themselves, could they have achieved the same?
It would be great if they could.
For the majority of the students, getting into T University was much more difficult than getting close to Yi Shao.
Moreover, Bo Xi Yun had good popularity himself, and no one really felt any injustice towards him. So after Hu Peng and the others were expelled, Bo Xi Yun's winter camp life became even calmer than before.
The incident didn't have any impact on him.
However, there was some activity in Class 3 after the news spread.
Some students who had inquired about the news came back and said that Xu Xinyi, the school belle of Seventeen High School, seemed quite displeased with some of the rumors surrounding the incident.
During the break, students were discussing it, and Bo Xi Yun overheard a bit.
When he heard Xu Xinyi's name, he couldn't help but pay attention.
The name seemed somewhat familiar?
Soon it was dinner time, and Bo Xi Yun didn't delve into it. As he walked out of the classroom building and looked up, he saw two familiar figures not far away.
It was Yi Zhongshen and Gu Sheng.
During the winter camp, the cafeteria was not open, so students had to take care of their own meals.
Sometimes Bo Xi Yun would go to nearby shops with classmates to buy things like vegetarian dumplings, but more often he would go to the market himself to buy ingredients, prepare them in advance at the hotel in the evening, and bring them over the next day.
After all, he still needed to save money.
Previously, Yi Zhongshen had seen Bo Xi Yun eating a few times.
The senior glanced at his meal and said.
"This way of eating lacks protein."
Coincidentally, that day Gu Sheng came to deliver some paper and heard Yi Zhongshen say that the kid wasn't eating well, so Gu Sheng directly took him out and treated him to a big meal.
Bo Xi Yun tried to decline, but he ended up going along.
But today, Gu Sheng came again, and Bo Xi Yun still felt that he couldn't trouble Gu Sheng all the time.
However, this time it wasn't Gu Sheng treating him.
"Madam Bai has booked a meal for you at a nearby restaurant. You can go there for all three meals in the future. If you don't have time, just send them a text message in advance and they'll deliver it to you."
Gu Sheng said.
"You didn't bring your phone today, did you? Madam Bai called the teacher's office, and the teacher just asked Zhongshen to tell you."
Bo Xi Yun seemed somewhat surprised.
In fact, even Gu Sheng was quite astonished.
He didn't expect Madam Bai to take care of the junior like this.
But in the end, Bo Xi Yun didn't say anything.
The three of them went to the restaurant where the meal was ordered. Bo Xi Yun's portion had already been prepared in advance, a set meal that varied daily, while Gu Sheng and Yi Zhongshen ordered separately.
However, when they were ordering, Gu Sheng noticed that Bo Xi Yun was also looking at the menu.
Later, Gu Sheng realized.
The kid was actually looking at the prices.
He noted down the cost of the meal, realizing that Bo Xi Yun was planning something.
He intended to repay Madam Bai in the future.
*
After finishing their meal, the three of them returned to the school together.
As a post-meal activity, Gu Sheng followed along.
They walked to the teaching building together, and as soon as they entered, they saw a crowd gathered at the entrance of Class One.
From a distance, Bo Xi Yun saw a beautiful girl with delicate features and long hair standing in the middle of the crowd.
The girl had a serious expression and crossed her arms, as if she was talking to someone from Class One.
"Please stop spreading rumors, okay? What does my relationship with Bai Song have to do with anything?"
The girl seemed to be questioning, but her tone wasn't aggressive, and her voice wasn't raised or harsh. Instead, she sounded calm.
"I know Hu Peng was expelled, but was he the only one spreading these rumors? Did any of you apologize to me for spreading false rumors in front of so many people, saying that Bai Song and I are dating?"
"Huh?" Gu Sheng was slightly surprised. "Isn't that the kid from the Xu family?"
He turned his head belatedly and indeed saw Yi Zhongshen's expression turn cold.
Bo Xi Yun didn't pay attention to this side; he was still looking in the direction of the crowd.
The Xu family?
Is that Miss Xu?
Due to the harassment of classmates and being found in possession of cigarettes, Hu Peng and his gang were all expelled. Bai Song, who had been trying his best to join the winter camp, also lost any chance of participating.
However, among the group that used to hang out with Hu Peng, there were some who didn't participate in the bullying of Bo Xi Yun. These few individuals managed to escape being expelled and had been noticeably more well-behaved recently.
But this time, Miss Xu came to confront them and settle the score.
Feeling guilty, the group could only sincerely apologize to Xu Xinyi.
However, it seemed that someone was still unwilling and muttered something under their breath.
Xu Xinyi immediately furrowed her brows and said, "I did tell my family that I could have a conversation with someone from the Bai family, but the Bai family has completely replaced everyone."
Her voice wasn't particularly loud, but with many people watching and the corridor being relatively quiet, Xu Xinyi's words were easily heard by everyone.
Xu Xinyi continued, "If it weren't for Bo Xi Yun, who would want to have a conversation with the Bai family?"
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Burn...!!!😂
That was a fun read.
These slow burn novels really make us scream at every little thing...
Take care everyone <3