It was impossible for Li ZiChen to ignore Bai HaiZe during their high school years. Bai HaiZe was the kind of person who seemed untouchable, loved by everyone. Teachers admired his diligence, classmates flocked to him, and even strangers smiled when he greeted them each morning. He carried a kind of light that naturally drew people toward him.
But despite being a beacon of warmth and charm, Bai HaiZe wasn't spared from the cruelty that came with always being by AiLin's side. The bullying he faced wasn't because of anything he'd done wrong, it was because he chose to stand beside her.
No matter what, Bai HaiZe could always be found near AiLin. Whether in the classroom, the cafeteria where she was often shunned, or during the moments when Jiang NianNian and her group cornered her, Bai HaiZe stayed. He wasn't just her friend; he was her protector in a world that seemed hell-bent on breaking her.
