Your wife! [First update]]
Lu Yuanqiu's actions brought a rare spark to the eyes of Class 28's "Sleeping God."
For the first time, he truly took a good look at his classmate Lu Yuanqiu-the boy who had shared the back of the classroom with him for over a year.
Zheng Yifeng honestly felt that, ever since this semester began, Lu Yuanqiu had been different from before. Very different.
Had he become a completely different person?
Not quite.
He was still the same buzz-cut boy who loved goofing around and being a little shit, with skin thicker than a city wall.
But this semester, Zheng Yifeng had discovered a certain unique charm in him as well.
For instance:
During PE, he had acted without hesitation, hurling a basketball to interrupt a girl bullying another student. Then, as if he couldn't stand injustice, he had publicly put her in her place without caring whether she was a boy or a girl.
That first transformation from delinquent to champion of justice had left a deep impression on Zheng Yifeng, because he had watched Lu Yuanqiu throw that ball.
And then there was what had just happened.
Lu Yuanqiu had looked impressive.
But he hadn't been grandstanding to grab everyone's attention.
He had been publicly declaring war on injustice at school.
Zheng Yifeng let out a soft breath, folded his arms, and carefully studied Lu Yuanqiu as he stepped down from the platform.
Just what had this guy gone through over one short break?
"Lu Yuanqiu! Stop right there!"
Ge Ritian shouted.
Seeing Ge Ritian stop Lu Yuanqiu in the distance, Bai Qingxia anxiously stepped forward. She clenched her fists, steeled herself, and hurried toward them.
Lu Yuanqiu spotted Bai Qingxia approaching. He immediately furrowed his brow and gave her a pointed look.
The girl faltered, understanding what he meant. She stopped where she was, her beautiful eyes brimming with worry.
It was because of her. This time, too, Lu Yuanqiu had done it because of her... Bai Qingxia clenched her slender, pale fingers tightly at her sides.
Only after the girl stopped did Lu Yuanqiu smile. Then, without warning, he puckered his lips, crossed his eyes, and shook his head, making an utterly ridiculous face at Bai Qingxia from afar.
Her eyes were red, but he still made her burst into a giggle.
Figures milled about on the sports field.
They gazed at each other.
"How dare you, Lu Yuanqiu! You snatched the microphone in front of everyone, spouted a bunch of nonsense, and now you're making faces at me?!"
Ge Ritian's face flushed with anger. Pointing his stick at Lu Yuanqiu, he strode over with his beer belly thrust out, the keys at his waist jangling.
Huh? At you? Lu Yuanqiu's mouth twitched. Come on, sir. You're flattering yourself a little too much.
"What are you playing at? What did you mean just now? Which girl got locked in the restroom?" Ge Ritian demanded loudly as he reached Lu Yuanqiu.
"Oh, sir, I just lost a bet and had to go up there and say a few things. Don't take it seriously, don't take it seriously. I'll write a self-criticism if I have to."
Lu Yuanqiu smiled ingratiatingly, even reaching up to pat Ge Ritian's shoulder.
"Get off, get off!" Ge Ritian pulled his arm away in disgust, then asked again, "Nobody was actually locked in the restroom?"
Lu Yuanqiu looked utterly serious. "No! Wait, did someone really get locked in the restroom?! Who?"
Ge Ritian gave him a suspicious look, then kicked him in the backside. "Get back to your event! Do this again, and I'll have you publicly reprimanded in front of the whole school!"
"Ow, that hurt, sir! Go easy on me~" Lu Yuanqiu walked away with his backside sticking out.
Ge Ritian called after him, "I'll let you off the written self-criticism this time. Behave yourself from now on!"
"Roger that!"
Without turning around, Lu Yuanqiu raised his right hand high.
After the incident where Lu Yuanqiu had stepped in to help that girl, Ge Ritian had developed a somewhat favorable impression of him.
Lu Yuanqiu passed Bai Qingxia without speaking to her and headed straight toward his class.
Bai Qingxia composed herself. Only after a long while did she turn and silently follow.
"Lu Yuanqiu! Holy shit! Was what you said just now true?"
Zhong Jincheng bounded over, his question drawing the attention of the boys nearby.
True or not, Lu Yuanqiu had looked damn cool just now.
Lu Yuanqiu said, "Of course it was. I came across some bullshit at noon and rescued a girl."
Hearing that, Zheng Yifeng gave him a thumbs-up from a distance. "Badass."
Zhong Jincheng grew agitated. "Why the hell didn't you tell me? We could've gone up there and called them out together! You say a line, I say a line-wouldn't that have been even cooler?"
Lu Yuanqiu said, "Piss off. You think something this serious is a chance for you to show off? If you want to look cool, go jerk off on the platform. Now that would be a spectacle."
"Fuck..." Zhong Jincheng ran up to Lu Yuanqiu in a huff and pounded his chest with his little fists.
Bai Qingxia returned just then. She stole a glance at Lu Yuanqiu before silently taking her place at the edge of the class.
Lu Yuanqiu glanced at her too.
"Lu Yuanqiu! Get over here already!"
Liu Wei's roar came from the shot put area. After all her desperate pleading, Wang Ping had finally agreed to move Lu Yuanqiu a few places back in the throwing order.
"Coming!"
Lu Yuanqiu headed over, and Bai Qingxia immediately followed.
She said nothing, simply staying close behind him.
Just as she was about to reach Lu Yuanqiu's side, Gao Qiang suddenly ran over and slung an arm around his neck. "You little punk. Did you get that stunt from a movie?"
Zhong Jincheng followed alongside them, smiling ingratiatingly. "Take me with you next time, bro. Seriously~"
Seeing the two boys beside Lu Yuanqiu, Bai Qingxia silently slowed down.
With other people around, she didn't really dare speak to Lu Yuanqiu. Still, she was the only girl following them now. The other girls in Class 28 weren't interested in shot put and had gone elsewhere.
Bai Qingxia followed the three boys awkwardly, all alone, her steps growing slower and slower.
Just then, Lu Yuanqiu suddenly turned around. "My dear deskmate, sorry for the trouble, but could you hold my jacket? I've got an event."
He took off his school uniform jacket and handed it to Bai Qingxia. As though she had finally found a reason to follow them, she hurried forward, accepted it with both hands, and hugged it to her chest.
Seeing this, Gao Qiang asked quietly, "Lu Yuanqiu, how did you ever get her talking to you? I've always felt like Bai Qingxia lives in a different world from us. She's so quiet."
Lu Yuanqiu said, "Who do you think I am? I travel between dimensions. Even if a mummy showed up, I could strike up a conversation with it."
Zhong Jincheng said, "Yeah, my ass!"
Listening behind them, Bai Qingxia's eyes curved slightly with a smile.
Just then, the three boys froze and stopped walking at the sight before them in the shot put area.
Bai Qingxia hurriedly stopped behind them too, her smooth forehead almost bumping into Lu Yuanqiu's back again.
Although none of the three boys noticed what had happened behind them, Bai Qingxia's earlobes still reddened as she stepped back.
The shot put area.
The person currently holding the shot was a fat boy nearly six foot three. He had rugged features, but there was something rather effeminate about the way he walked. He looked a little introverted, a little bashful.
Zhong Jincheng's eyes widened. "Holy shit, Jiao Jiao!"
Gao Qiang turned to Zhong Jincheng. "Your wife's competing in shot put too?!"
Zhong Jincheng said, "Your wife!"
Gao Qiang said, "Your wife!"
Zhong Jincheng said, "Your wife!!"
"!!efiw ruoY" :gnaiQ oaG
Between them, Lu Yuanqiu shouted, "Stop arguing, both of you!"