Inside the jungle-
Some teenagers alone with 3 middle aged people looking like teachers and 1 person looking like a guide were looking around for someone , they were calling out in every direction.
There was a sudden noise coming from the northeast direction with busses shaking. They all became alert and the middle aged individuals protectively blocked the teenagers behind them.
The bushes shook for a while but eventually a person came out of the buses which turned out to be Rong jingyu ...
A girl in pink crop top and black box pleated skirt with black low boots came infront of Rong jingyu and came to hug her. Being in a stranger's embrace, she felt uncomfortable but the hug soon ended. The girl was none other then Lian yuxi , the original owner's best friend. The only girl who stood by her side and believed in her during all the storms going on in Rong jingyu's life.
Lian yuxi cried hard hugging her best friend ," yuyu ! Where have you been!!? I was so scared!! If something had happened to you, what would I have answered aunty... No, it's my fault. I shouldn't have left you alone... "
Some classmates pitied her as they too knew of the prank played by some of their dumb classmates but still they didn't stand up for her at that time... . However, their homeroom teacher, Mr. Wang, approaches Rong Jingyu with a stern expression.
Mr. Wang: [harshly] " Rong Jingyu, do you have any idea how much trouble you've caused? You wandered off and got lost, putting yourself and everyone else in danger. This is completely irresponsible behavior!"
Rong Jingyu put on an apologetic look and bowed her head ones "I'm sorry, Mr. Wang. I didn't mean to get lost- "
Mr. Wang interrupted her saying "Excuses, excuses! You need to take responsibility for your actions and think before you act. This kind of behavior is unacceptable!"
Rong Jingyu silently nodding, looking downcast to the others.
[The classmates exchange worried glances as Mr. Wang continues to scold Rong Jingyu. However, Rong Jingyu's classmates step in to defend her.]
Classmate 1: " Miss Wang, Rong Jingyu didn't mean to get lost. It was an accident. She's just a little shaken up right now."
Classmate 2: "Yeah, she was really scared out there. We should be grateful that she's safe now."
Mr. Wang sighs " Fine. Rong Jingyu, just make sure this doesn't happen again. Everyone! Let's get back to the campsite it's already very dark. "
All the teenagers hurriedly agreed inorder not to make Mr. Wang more angry.
While going back through the way, Mr. Wang suddenly said to Rong jingyu.
" Student Rong jingyu, why didn't you stay with all your classmates together there? You know the jungle is very dangerous right? You should take your own responsibilities . Your not small anymore, you have to grow up.
It's not only for students Rong jingyu but all of you too . " Mr. Wang looked at all the students present.
Mr. Wang continued," student Rong, if you feel uncomfortable, you can choose to go back and rest at home. "
Rong jingyu suddenly looked up. Yes, she wanted to go back too but she didn't want to make it too obvious and she even want to make trouble for those troublemakers who actually pranked her leading to the real Rong jingyu's death, especially, that bastard and bitch couple , her cousin and fiance.
" No.. Mr. Wang, you don't need to trouble yourself. I'm okay with these. It's just two days more anyway we'll be going back day after tomorrow.
Mr Wang signed " okay. If you say so, Let's continue with our trip, and be more careful from now on. "
Rong Jingyu nods, grateful for her classmates' support at least some of them still had humanity in them and those people who killed the original Rong jingyu, humph! Just wait for my wrath!
The group continues on their journey through the jungle, with Lian yuxi sticking closely by Rong jingyu's side, determined to protect her, stay safe and enjoy the rest of their school trip.
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In the bustling open space of Westwood High School's campsite , RONG JINGYU stayed like a quiet and reserved student, walks with her head down as she navigates through a sea of classmates standing there looking at her with different expressions.
The original Rong jingyu's experience of being tricked and abandoned in the jungle by her peers weighs heavily on her mind. But something inside her stirs, a flicker of determination that refuses to be extinguished that is to make sure , those who were involved in the prank will pay a heavy price.
The moonlight shines brightly overhead as Rong Jingyu finds herself surrounded by a group of classmates, whispering and casting judgmental glances her way.
CLASSMATE 1 sneers " Look, it's the girl who got lost in the jungle. Should we dare her to get lost again? "
CLASSMATE 2 laughs in a mean way "Yeah, she's probably too stupid to find her way out."
RONG JINGYU takes a deep breath and roars out "That's enough! "
Her words cut through the chatter, surprising her classmates into silence. Rong Jingyu's voice is firm and resolute, a stark contrast to her usual quiet demeanor, a very dominating as if instructing thousands of armies and commanding respect.
" I may have been tricked by all of you, but that doesn't make me stupid. It makes you all cruel and heartless. All of you are so young yet totally vicious and full of schemes "
Her classmates exchange uncomfortable glances, taken aback by Rong Jingyu's sudden display of strength. They were all totally scared just now as if the one standing infront of them wasn't Rong jingyu but someone from a very high military officer .
CLASSMATE 3 defensively said after being stunned " We were just having some fun. You need to learn to take a joke, Rong Jingyu. "
RONG JINGYU eyes blazing. " Tricking someone into getting lost in the jungle is not a joke. It's a cowardly and despicable action. And I won't stand for it. I'll make each and every one of you pay. "
With those words, Rong Jingyu turns on her heel and walks away, her head held high. The murmurs of her classmates follow her, but she pays them no mind. Actually, most of them were Rong jingyu's cousin's minions.
- LATER
As Rong Jingyu sits with Lian yuxi at a picnic mat , contemplating the events of the past few hours and making future measures , even Lian yuxi stayed quietly accompanying besides her , a figure approaches her. It is ZHANG WEI, a classmate who had been part of the group that went out to search her.
ZHANG WEI sheepishly came infront of Rong Jingyu. " Rong jingyu, can we talk?" .
RONG JINGYU sat up guarded " What do you want? " She tried to search for his face from her memories and he turned out to be a classmate of hers and one among the group who went out to search for her.
ZHANG WEI looked ashamed " I want to apologize. I know What they did was wrong, and I should have stood up for you at that time but eventually neglected you . I'm sorry."
Rong Jingyu studies Zhang Wei's face, seeing sincerity in his eyes. She nods slowly, a small flicker of forgiveness blooming within her heart.
she searched in her memory and even though, they did not talk when they were in class but he wasn't among them who bullied her
" Apology accepted. But don't expect me to forget what happened."
ZHANG WEI quickly shook his head " I understand. I just wanted you to know that not all of us felt good about what happened."
Rong Jingyu and Zhang Wei share a moment of understanding, a bridge of empathy forming between them. Lian yuxi quietly observed this Zhang guy, she also wasn't in contact with him much . Looking at him, she got in deep thoughts.