Lin Ye: Fine, I'll Go with You

The frustration that had just subsided in her heart resurfaced, and she knew that her earnest advice was most likely in vain.

These kids, who had just entered Shrek, hadn't yet experienced the hardships of reality, and each of them thought they were the chosen ones.

They have no idea what the principle of "preserving one's life is like having one's green hills" means.

In the future, such incidents will likely only increase, not decrease.

Seeing this, Teacher Mu Jin simply shook her head gently and said nothing more.

She has given all the necessary reminders; she has done everything a homeroom teacher should do, exceeding all expectations.

She was just a teacher, not the parent of these arrogant students. Ultimately, they had to walk their own path, and they would only know the pain when they hit a wall.

She looked away, reopened her lesson plan, her voice regained its composure, and began the lesson.

The afternoon classes passed quickly.

As soon as the school bell rang, students poured out of the classrooms.

Lin Ye was slowly tidying up the things on the table when he suddenly felt his sleeve being gently tugged.

He turned around and saw Xiao Xiao standing behind him, her small hands nervously twisting the hem of her clothes, her eyes darting around, and her cheeks slightly flushed.

She looked like a timid young wife who had made a mistake and was waiting to be scolded, completely different from the chattering, mischievous girl he remembered.

Lin Ye raised an eyebrow, finding it both amusing and intriguing, and couldn't help but joke, "Hey, Xiao Xiao, what's wrong with you? Why are you looking at me like that? Is my face all bruised, or have I been looking particularly fierce lately?"

Wang Dong'er and Ning Tian, who were standing nearby, also looked over upon hearing the sound, their eyes showing a similar sense of surprise.

These past two days, the group has been almost inseparable. While they wouldn't call themselves life-or-death friends, they get along well and are developing into close confidants.

They had never seen Xiao Xiao like this before. Her timid appearance made it seem as if she was hiding something huge or had done something wrong.

A hint of inquiry flashed in Wang Dong'er's pinkish-blue eyes, while Ning Tian narrowed his eyes thoughtfully.

Wang Dong'er and Ning Tian exchanged a glance, their surprise almost simultaneous; something was definitely amiss.

Xiao Xiao's submissive and ingratiating posture clearly shows that she knows what she is about to say will not be well received and may even offend people, so she is putting on this humble and submissive appearance in advance as a precaution.

What exactly was she trying to say? Why did it have to go this far?

Lin Ye, on the other hand, remained calm. Seeing Xiao Xiao biting her lip and twisting her fingers, looking conflicted as if she had made a great decision but couldn't bring herself to speak, he didn't urge her.

He simply leaned against the wall, a faint, ambiguous smile playing on his lips as he quietly watched her.

After a moment, he spoke slowly, his voice relaxed. "Xiao Xiao, you're being too polite. We've known each other for the past few days, is there any need for such formality?"

Just say what you want to say. Do you think I'm going to eat you? When have you ever seen me truly angry with anyone?

Lin Ye spoke frankly, yet with a hint of coaxing.

Xiao Xiao seemed slightly relieved by the words "I'm not angry," and her shoulders relaxed a little.

She raised her head and timidly uttered in a voice barely audible, "Brother Lin Ye... I want to go to the infirmary to check on Huo Yuhao's injuries... Could you... could you come with me?"

The air seemed to freeze for a moment the words were spoken.

Lin Ye's smile remained unchanged, and he didn't even blink. He maintained his nonchalant demeanor, as if he had only heard a common suggestion like "What should we eat tonight?"

However, Ning Tian and Wang Dong'er, who were standing beside him, both felt a chill run down their spines.

Others may not know, but how could they not know?

Through the Diary Copy, they saw Lin Ye's evaluation and attitude towards Huo Yuhao throughout the entire process.

Lin Ye's attitude towards Huo Yuhao was not simply unfriendly; his diary entries were filled with complaints, teasing, and even subtle scheming towards Huo Yuhao, which were almost daily occurrences.

In their minds, Lin Ye's relationship with Huo Yuhao was at least one of clear hostility.

As for whether it has escalated to the point of mortal enmity, that's not quite it, but it's definitely not friendly.

But Xiao Xiao actually suggested visiting Huo Yuhao right in front of Lin Ye?!

Ning Heaven's Eye looked at Xiao Xiao with a complicated expression, a hint of astonishment in his voice, "You really dare to say that."

Wang Dong'er frowned slightly, a faint hint of displeasure flashing across her pinkish-blue eyes before returning to calm, as if she had no interest in this "foolish" request.

No wonder Xiao Xiao acted that way earlier; what she said was truly astounding.

Offering to care for someone who is clearly hostile to them requires more than just courage; it's downright foolish.

After Xiao Xiao finished speaking, she noticed the sudden change in the gazes of the two people beside her and the instantaneous freeze in the atmosphere. She panicked and her face turned even paler.

She lowered her head, not daring to look at Lin Ye again, waiting for his reaction. Her heart was pounding in her chest, and she was so nervous that she felt like she was suffocating.

Lin Ye didn't turn around, so he didn't see the sudden change in the expressions of the two people behind him. He just found Xiao Xiao's alarmed look quite amusing.

Xiao Xiao is indeed clever and mischievous, but she also has a soft heart. It's perfectly normal for her to want to visit her classmate who has been bullied and is lying in the infirmary.

Lin Ye shook his head, looking both amused and exasperated. "What's the big deal? I'll go with you. Not only will I go with you, you can bring a few more people with you."

Why are you acting like you're about to tell me some earth-shattering secret? Do you think I'd stop you from visiting your classmates?

Besides, our Class Two and your Class One have already merged into one class. From now on, we'll be classmates. Isn't it only natural for us to go and see Huo Yuhao?"

He spoke as if it were perfectly natural, as if he wasn't the one who had previously criticized and ridiculed Huo Yuhao in his diary.

Upon hearing this, Ning Tian and Wang Dong'er, who were behind him, secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but then both froze in surprise.

Ning Heaven's Eye were filled with undisguised surprise; she inwardly wondered if Lin Ye had picked up the wrong script.

When she was complaining about Huo Yuhao in her diary, her words were incredibly harsh, conveying the message that "this kid is a real eyesore and should disappear as soon as possible." How could she then turn around and say something so self-righteous?

Ning Tian was somewhat taken aback, but then she thought that perhaps Lin Ye had some other plan.

As for Wang Dong'er, she naturally had even more thoughts, but no matter how much she thought about it, she couldn't guess Lin Ye's intentions.

So she simply frowned and watched it all unfold without saying a word.

Xiao Xiao didn't notice what the two people behind Lin Ye were thinking. The moment she heard Lin Ye agree, her eyes lit up.

Her earlier timidity vanished instantly, and she reverted to her usual mischievous self, tugging at Lin Ye's sleeve and shaking it. "I knew Brother Lin Ye was the best! Shall we go to the infirmary now?"