Chapter 13: The Goldfinch's Decision
It wasn't until Shure sat down beside him that the goldfinch came to his senses.
Although I have been staring at him all this time - my thoughts are wandering, and I don't know where I have gone.
Teresa...... Are you studying a narrow theory? Shul didn't "bother her" until she came back to her senses, then she pointed to the book on the table and asked softly—with the usual gentle smile on her face.
Narrow theories, at Anlimont College, are called "work-in-progress theories" – theories that are not fully convincing, or that are widely biased.
Most people think it's a waste of time to study these things – who wants to study things that have been abandoned?
"Hmm. The Golden Sparrow nodded, turned her head, and followed Shure's gaze to the most conspicuous book on the table—a theory that had long been abandoned on the mainland, and now not only had she turned it out, but most of the other books on the table were related to it.
"Teresa is amazing. Shuer's tone was not perfunctory, but rather firm.
It was a surprise.
Goldfinch had been cut off the line in her midterm exams, especially in the basic theory class, where she almost failed – one professor pointed out that she cared too much about irrelevant things, often researched useless things, and "didn't do her job".
The Golden Bird ridiculed him on the spot as "old stubborn" and "a fool who holds up the field with some finished products", which also caused a storm.
No one had ever supported her in doing that—and those who didn't support her were well-founded that there was no point in supporting "meaningless things."
"Athletic training is over?" said the goldfinch in response to his compliment, and subconsciously reached out to touch his hair, but stopped in the middle of it—a pause so brief that those who noticed them thought there was no pause at all—for Shul lowered her head slowly as she paused, allowing the goldfinch to touch the hair on his cheek.
"It's not over. Shure replied truthfully.
"Came early? Why. The Plantagenet was stunned by his movements, and frowned after reacting to his consciousness, "If you've already gone to training, it's best to start and finish - although those trainings won't be of any use to you." ”
It sounded like she didn't approve of Shul doing this, and lectured on him - a preachy attitude that came across as fresh and "scary".
The Plantagenet doesn't care at all what other people do or say, no matter what happens.
However, the gesture of "preaching" is presented in the hope of one person for another.
"The professor wanted me to go to training so they could feel at ease, but I really didn't need it – so it wouldn't be a delay to finish early. Shul explained, leaning over to the Golden Finch, "I heard that you were studying this afternoon, and that Jolina was not here. ”
The Golden Bird was stunned, and there was a trace of worry in Shuer's dazzling, usually faint confidence and calm eyes.
Are you worried that something will happen to her studying alone?
"It's not a day or two that they've been sarcastic behind my back. The Golden Sparrow's voice softened unconsciously—the conscience of heaven and earth, her voice was not good, a little hoarse, and even more suitable for the usual indifference, but at this time, when it softened, there was some indescribable awkwardness—and she quickly realized it, so her tone became a little heavier, "Those little children can't affect me at all." ”
Teresa...... Are you worried about Jolina?" Shul looked at her and said suddenly.
"No way. The Plantage shook her head without hesitation, "She'll be targeted by Galier, it's simply because she hasn't handled the issue of identity herself, and she has a lot of responsibility for these things - she has to bear these mistakes herself." ”
"So—why did Teresa come to study this afternoon?" said Shure, who did not retort to the Golden Finch, as if asking an irrelevant question.
The Golden Bird frowned slightly, looked into Shuer's eyes, maybe couldn't give any answer, and tilted her head slightly—then she found that in Shuer's position, she could easily see the sentence in the book not far away.
[Confusion and gossip are everywhere, and these words may be full of rejection, grudge, blame, and viciousness...... However, there are some important clues. 】
Really...... Are you worried that she cares too much about the gossip?
"This morning, Tetina told me that Jolina had been seen by the lake last night, and with those rumors, she thought that Jolina might indeed have something to do with the theft of Galiet's token necklace. Let me pay attention to what Jolina has been doing lately. Goldfinch reached out and closed the book, making an understatement.
"You think Jolina is innocent, don't you?" said Shure's voice, with a hint of affirmation.
The goldfinch hesitated for a moment, then nodded. But because of the contradiction in his heart, he shook his head: "It has nothing to do with me - Jolina's interest will not be on Galiye's token necklace at all." ”
"But that's also believing. Shul was a little stubborn.
While stubborn, the gold in his eyes became more and more dazzling, and even made the goldfinch feel a little hot.
"So what, no one believes her, and she doesn't care about it, let alone my business. Goldfinch's tone became a little impatient.
"I believe Teresa. Shul said.
"Huh?" Even though the Golden Sparrow was very familiar with Shuer, he didn't know for a moment what his sudden words were.
"I believe that Teresa did everything right, that Teresa was kind, that it was for the good of everyone else—" Shul continued, "so—Teresa doesn't have to worry about anything, if she wants to help Jolina, just ask her where she went last night?"
It's very simple and straightforward.
The goldfinch was silent, but everything quietly changed, and all the worries that were faint in his heart were gone.
Help Jolina...... Plantagate admits that she was thinking about the possibility, starting this morning when she was called to the counselor's office, Tetina, but she didn't do it directly.
It's not all because she knows she's in people's hearts...... Cold, impersonal, disgusting girl - although for this reason, she has not talked to Jolina about the "must-talk" things for a long time.
The Plantagenet paused, then looked up at Shure again, looking at the other man's smile and remembering what he had just said.
Straightforward and simple and able to get to the point......
"Jolina maybe...... There is no need for my so-called help at all. Goldfinch stretched out her hand, her palm pressed against Shuer's face, and her tone was calm, "She doesn't care about things that she doesn't take to heart. Aktar is important to her, which is why she has been so cowardly these days - there is another thing I haven't noticed. Now that she's noticed—she's supposed to be thinking of a way to deal with it this afternoon. ”
Shul blinked.
The Golden Finch had a slight force on her hand, as if she wanted to pinch Shuer's face, but unfortunately the other party's face was not fat and firm—she could only give up with some chagrin.
"Don't worry. I'm going to do something about it too. The Plantage added, feeling that doing these things and saying these things did not fit his own image, and added, "I don't need to feel that I have changed all of a sudden, but that I suddenly feel a little bored." ”
That is, the level of deceiving Shuer - suddenly wanting to do a favor and being so thoughtful and secretive.