Chapter 42 Friends

  On Monday morning, Su Yifan ran to school as usual. After a weekend of torture, he no longer felt that running to school was a painful thing, but rather very relaxing.

  Have to admit, Oola's training is really effective. In just two weeks, Su Yifan already feels like a new person.

  If he were to face a few more hoodlums like that again, Su Yifan even had the confidence to take them all down.

  Chen Xin also came to school, very low-key. He didn't follow the class or talk to anyone, hiding alone in the classroom and not going out.

  Few people knew about the news of Chen Xin being beaten by Su Yifan, and Chen Xin was surprised to find that Su Yifan neither publicized it everywhere nor showed off in front of him. As usual, Su Yifan attended classes normally, greeted people, and walked around with an extracurricular book.

  Su Yifan's eyes didn't even consider Chen Xin as an opponent, which made Chen Xin even angrier.

  At noon when school was dismissed, Su Yifan was very busy and didn't even respond to Li Peiran's strange gaze that had been staring at him all along, and he directly walked out of the classroom.

  Ever since he beat up Chen Xin, Su Yifan felt that Li Pei Ran was even worse than a clown.

  As she walked out of the classroom, Su Yifan took out her phone and was about to turn off silent mode when she looked up and saw a familiar figure slowly walking out of school.

  Su Yifan wanted to go over and greet Zhang Yao, but felt that there were too many people and Zhang Yao would definitely be embarrassed, so he could only follow behind Zhang Yao like a pervert.

  At noon, students swarmed out of the school gate. Su Yifan was surprised to find that Zhang Yao actually ran to a small supermarket next to the school and bought a loaf of bread.

  The bread is a kind of roughly packaged filled bread with unknown ingredients, and it still sells for only 1.5 yuan each in today's soaring prices.

  Zhang Yao bought a bread like this and tore open the oily packaging paper, ready to take a bite.

  Seeing this scene, Su Yifan was stunned for a moment, and his heart felt a little sour and sad.

  Zhang Yao, who has to eat dry bread in the cold wind, looks so pitiful. What kind of life is she living?

  Endless thoughts flashed through his mind, Su Yifan quickly walked over and grabbed Zhang Yao's arm.

  This was the first time in Su Yifan's life that he had taken the initiative to grab a girl's arm, and although he was actually very timid, he still managed to hold on tight.

  Zhang Yao instinctively struggled desperately for a moment, opened her mouth but didn't make a sound, and only then turned to see that it was Su Yifan.

  It was Su Yifan, and Zhang Yao stopped struggling too. She stared at Su Yifan blankly, her expression very puzzled.

  Su Yifan let go of Zhang Yao's hand and snatched the bread from her. The outside of the bread was black with oil, looking like it wasn't anything good.

  "How can we eat this at noon?" Su Yifan unconsciously learned Su Xiaqing's tone, using his eyes to find Beiji's car. "Follow me at noon."

  Zhang Yao stood still on the spot, her eyes fixed on the bread in Su Yifan's hand, her face red as she shook her head.

  Su Yifan felt that Zhang Yao's current expression seemed a bit wronged, but he still persisted in saying: "Come with me."

  Beach's car stopped beside them, and Su Yifan's actions at this time were like a hoodlum teasing an honest woman. This scene shocked Beach greatly.

  "Sū, yuán lái nǐ shì gè zhè yàng de rén?"

  Translation: "Su, I didn't know you were this kind of person?"

  Zhang Yao resisted a little, but didn't use much force and was still pulled by Su Yifan into Beiqi's car.

  Seeing the surrounding people staring at her, Su Yifan shook her head and sneered: "Hmph... I'm going to be mistaken for a strong-willed woman."

  Zhang Yao, who had been holding back her small face, couldn't help but laugh when Su Yifan said that, and she stopped struggling, allowing Su Yifan to push her onto the chair.

  "Go eat." Su Yifan said to Bi Qi, "It's no problem adding one more person at noon, right?"

  Beachy started the car without looking back.

  "Of course, no problem."

  For Zhang Yao, all of this was fresh and new, just like Su Yifan's first time bringing Beiqi to his temporary kitchen. In the office building, countless stylishly dressed handsome men and beautiful women poured out, and the three of them walked against the tide into the elevator. Zhang Yao kept her face red and didn't dare look at Su Yifan, nor did she dare look at Beiqi.

  From Zhang Yao getting on the car, Bi Qi has been laughing very slyly, and the middle-aged uncle's characteristics have finally appeared.

  Seeing such a dignified uncle actually cooking for himself made Zhang Yao feel even more uneasy. She sat in the chair, fidgeting uncomfortably and still didn't say a word.

  Su Yifan explained to Beich who was busy operating on the console: "This is my classmate Zhang Yao, she's relatively introverted and doesn't like to talk."

  Beach turned around and smiled: "Actually, you don't have to tell me."

  "Satisfy your curiosity." Su Yifan is now facing others' teasing without any fear, "We met a bit unexpectedly, but Zhang Yao is my good friend."

  When Su Yifan said "good friends", Zhang Yao raised her head and took a quick glance at Su Yifan.

  Her eyes were filled with astonishment.

  Su Yifan repeated himself under Zhang Yao's surprised gaze.

  "He is my good friend."

  Beachy was stunned for a moment, put away his sly smile and nodded, turned around to continue busy with the operation on the console.

  "Is there anything you can't eat?"

  Su Yifan learned his lesson this time and handed over his phone to let Zhang Yao type. Zhang Yao took the phone, thought for a moment, and shook her head repeatedly.

  Beach heart led the gods will laugh again, still very lewd.

  The meal was eaten in silence, as Zhang Yao didn't say a word, sitting with her head down at the dinner table next to Su Yifan, only looking up when Su Yifan called out to her.

  When it comes to eating speed, Zhang Yao is no slower than Su Yifan, and she doesn't have her usual shy demeanor at all.

  Su Yifan saw Zhang Yao only picking dishes in front of her, and couldn't help but pick a little from each plate into Zhang Yao's bowl.

  Zhang Yao's face turned even redder, she opened her mouth as if wanting to say thank you, but ultimately didn't say it.

  "Eat a bit more." Su Yifan made himself appear as natural as possible, knowing that Zhang Yao had many psychological barriers. "Anyway, you won't leave things till tomorrow even if you don't eat Biqi."

  Zhang Yao slightly bowed her head towards Beiqi, which should be enough to express her gratitude.

  "Speak less while eating." Beiji had a very professional tone as if he were a nutritionist or chef, "After dinner, I suggest you all take a walk. If it's too cold outside, at least stand up for a bit."

  Then Peach suddenly produced a huge glass jug from behind her back: "Fruit juice is also essential, every day."

  After dinner, Su Yifan didn't even need to collect the bowls and chopsticks, sitting in a chair like a big shot drinking juice. It was Zhang Yao who ran over very obediently to help Beiqi wash the dishes, but was chased away by Beiqi with a smile.

  "The little friend is really too obedient. However, this isn't your job, I'll do it instead."

  Zhang Yao could only return to Su Yifan's side and sit on the sofa, continuing her various anxieties.

  After dinner, Bi Qi sent Su Yifan back to school. When they arrived at the school gate, Su Yifan whispered to Zhang Yao, who still looked uneasy: "You see, now you also have my secret, can you help me keep it?"

  Zhang Yao's unease on her face finally decreased a bit, and she nodded at Su Yifan.

  There's no doubt that Zhang Yao is a charming girl.

  The weak and delicate girl had an urge to be protected. Su Yifan never thought of himself as a strong person, but still calmly said to Zhang Yao: "Let's have dinner together tomorrow too."

  When Su Yifan spoke, Zhang Yao's expression was momentarily flustered.

  Su Yifan quietly looked at Zhang Yao, with an unusually clear gaze that had no aggressive expression.

  Zhang Yao stole a glance at Su Yifan's clear eyes, timid and flustered, but finally nodded.

  Su Yifan smiled at the girl and turned back to the classroom.

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  At the classroom door, Yang Bingbing was standing at the corridor window looking down at the floor below. It wasn't until Su Yifan's footsteps approached that she turned around.

  "It's really hard to find you."

  For Yang Bingbing, Su Yifan undoubtedly has more goodwill. No matter what the purpose is, Yang Bingbing's self-maintenance always makes people unforgettable. Su Yifan occasionally also wonders how he, an ordinary boy, can make Yang Bingbing look at him with such admiration.

  "Are you looking for me?" Su Yifan said, feeling that his response was too unfriendly, and added another explanatory sentence, "I just went out to eat."

  "Can't I look for you even if nothing's wrong?" Yang Bingbing smiled and asked in return, "Aren't we friends?"

  Is it friend again?

  Su Yifan smiled wryly and nodded: "You're right, we are friends."

  "I also hope that next time I look for you, nothing's wrong." Yang Bingbing smiled awkwardly, "But there is still something that needs your help."

  "You said." Su Yifan recalled that he had once used Yang Bingbing's handbag to hide evidence of his crime, so he wouldn't refuse the other person's request.

  "Although I know this request is a bit excessive..." Yang Bingbing hesitated for a moment, then saw someone in the classroom looking out the door and said, "Let's change places to talk?"

  Su Yifan now is much more calm than before. He made a please gesture and followed Yang Bingbing out of the teaching building, heading to the other end of the playground.

  There were also many people on the school playground at noon, and many eyes were searching curiously.

  The beautiful girl Yang Bingbing, who has always been hostile to boys, when did she start walking shoulder to shoulder with them on the playground?

  The midday sunshine is abundant, but it still can't dispel the chill brought by the cold wind. Although the temperature has been rising, the air is still icy from inside out.

  After walking a few steps, Yang Bingbing stopped and gazed at the activity building in the distance, suddenly saying to Su Yifan: "You're really someone who's full of surprises."

  Su Yifan knew this was referring to himself beating Chen Xin that night and didn't know how to respond.

  Humility? That's too hypocritical.

  Admit it? That's disgusting.

  Su Yifan could only remain silent.

  Yang Bingbing seemed to not want to get an answer from Su Yifan either, and quickly said: "I heard that Teacher Wang won't be able to get the excellent teacher award this time, do you know anything about it?"

  Su Yifan stopped in his tracks, shocked that Yang Bingbing would actually discuss this topic with him.

  Yang Bingbing didn't look at Su Yifan, and continued to speak to herself: "That day when Teacher Wang criticized you, she was too impulsive. That's why I stood up for you. Unfortunately, later on, I didn't expect that you would be more formidable than I had imagined."

  "I..."

  Yang Bingbing shook her head: "Don't explain, I know it's not necessarily what you mean. But I just want to come and ask you, don't make Teacher Wang too embarrassed."

  Su Yifan was taken aback, he didn't think Su Xiaqing would go to such an extent. Even if he thought he had the influence to change Su Xiaqing's mind, he still instinctively felt that he shouldn't agree with Yang Bingbing.

  "I don't understand why you would help Wang Laoshi plead for leniency." Su Yifan could only force a response, "And besides, I really didn't know about this matter, it's absolutely beyond my capabilities."

  Yang Bingbing looked straight at Su Yifan and said softly, "My reason is very simple... since you suffered unfair treatment, you shouldn't put this power on others."

  This was the first time Yang Bingbing spoke to herself in a serious tone, and Su Yifan felt that he had only now gotten to know the girl in front of him.

  Su Yifan only then understood that Yang Bingbing's pursuit of an attitude close to justice exceeded all his peers.

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  I heard today is also three shifts, have a great weekend everyone ~