CHAPTER XLIV
People always don't know how to be satisfied. It is generally believed that such natural properties stimulate the inner motivation and potential of people. More often than not, however, it only leads to the growth of troubles.
I remember a few months ago, my only wish was to escape from the school that was so hostile to me and spend the rest of my high school life in peace on a new campus. Now, it's a dream come true. My classmates at the new school had no idea about my past and didn't care about it. They don't take pride in being part of a small group like my former classmates. Although they also like to make friends with people who are better than themselves, and they also like to talk about right and wrong, and the strengths and weaknesses of others, they pay more attention to themselves than others, so they will not bother to do things that harm others and themselves, such as excluding people who have nothing to do with them. Everything is exactly what I want. I once thought that this kind of character with a near-zero presence like a transparent person was exactly what I wanted, but it turned out that I overestimated my strength. Being ignored and ridiculed, it's hard to compare which one is more uncomfortable. There is no disappointment without expectation, I am too greedy......
From the first day of transfer, it was clear to me that I was out of place. The new school did not explicitly stipulate that students must wear school uniforms when they went to school, in other words, students could choose to wear civilian clothes to school. Regardless of the class, the proportion of students in casual clothes is overwhelming, while the students who wear the full uniform as I do are unusual. The reason why I chose to wear a school uniform couldn't be simpler – I don't have to spend time worrying about my wardrobe every day. As for the thoughts of those "peers" in school uniforms, I have no intention of inquiring, after all, it takes courage not to conform to the crowd, and there may be something unspeakable behind this courage. Even if I don't have the eye of a big shopping mall waiter, I can still see that those students in casual clothes spend a lot of money on dressing, and I think their families are quite well-off. For example, the latest mobile phones, expensive accessories, limited edition shoes and bags, not the average family can afford it, and of course, there are high tuition costs...... I recall that our esteemed principal once said that the school rules require us to dress uniformly in order to put an end to the culture of comparison. Now it seems that perhaps the real meaning of this school rule is to maintain the last shred of dignity of those of us who do not have the ability and capital to compare with others...... I suddenly remembered Jing Yehang, and from the fact that his uncle didn't recognize my school uniform, I could infer that he must have belonged to the majority of people who wore civilian clothes, or that he had not been to school for so long that his uncle had forgotten what our school uniform looked like...... The answer came sooner than expected......
I wanted to follow Jing Yehang's advice, but whenever I thought of his lonely back, I felt unbearable and couldn't ignore it. Although the Internet café is eight stations away from my house, I still insist on squeezing the bus every day to deliver my homework and ask his uncle to hand it over on my behalf. Sadly, even though he didn't show up, let alone talk to me, it was the only moment of the day that gave me some relief.
Sometimes, I can't help but think that in the days when I was recuperating, maybe I wouldn't have been so desperate if there were people who could remember to send me homework every day...... Giving others the kindness that you didn't get is also a small psychological compensation...... The reason why I wishfully regarded him as a weak bond between me and the new school was that I had no one to associate with without him. I wasn't so stupid as to see that under his polite demeanor was a cold repulsion, but at least he didn't turn a blind eye to me, and that was kind enough to me.
After class on Thursday, I took a detour to the Internet café to deliver his homework, and he stood at the door of the Internet café without wanting to hide in his room all the time. His hair was as unkempt as the previous day, and his new pajamas were sky blue, brightening his lack of light and looking a little more angry. He knew that the people who came and went in the Internet café were laughing at his dress, but he was indifferent and stood quietly in front of the door, not knowing what he was doing.
"What are you doing?" I trotted up to him and asked suspiciously.
"I'm waiting for you...... the corners of his mouth rose slightly, and Yun replied lightly.
Listening to his words, my heart couldn't help but jump a few times. It's not that I have any intention of him, it's just that I've never heard a guy say such ambiguous things to me, and for a while, I can't help but feel overwhelmed. Of course I knew he didn't mean it that way...... I pretended to be calm and asked, "What are you waiting for me?" ”
"There's a reluctant request, I hope you can agree." Jing Yehang put away his smile, and his voice became low.
"What's the matter?" I frowned and stared at him disapprerovingly.
Jing Yehang was silent for a moment before he said slowly: "Actually...... I'll go back to class tomorrow and hope you can pretend you don't know me. ”
When I heard this, I felt like I had been betrayed, but I felt both angry and sad. I still regard him as a sympathetic partner, and I am full of joy to send him homework, it turns out that he doesn't take me seriously at all, what a fool!
"Who knows you!" I couldn't help but throw my homework into his arms and leave angrily.
That night, I kept comforting myself, but I couldn't stop crying. Is it so embarrassing to know me? I haven't disliked you yet! Hum......
The next morning, I was so tired and sleepy that I couldn't get up to school at all. When I rushed to the classroom with the bell ringing, Jing Yehang was already lying on his seat and falling asleep. I glanced at him indignantly, and sure enough, he wasn't wearing a school uniform...... Go ahead and sleep, preferably for a day, so I don't have to mind his presence. Thinking of this, my heart is a lot more relaxed. He didn't disappoint me in this matter. Throughout the morning, except for occasionally getting up to drink water and walking around, Jing Yehang spent the rest of his time lying on the table, and he didn't even bother to change his posture, and it seemed that he was sleeping very deeply. Each of the instructors looked at his carelessness, but they only frowned and didn't say much, as they must have been accustomed to it.
As the school bell rang, my mood became excited. First, tomorrow is the weekend, and second, the lunch at the new school is delicious. Just as I was packing my schoolbag and preparing to go to the cafeteria, several strange male classmates broke into our classroom as if no one was around. I looked at them so much that I didn't notice that no one was curious about them but me. They stopped in front of their seats, and then, with the tall boy at the head, slapped his desk and woke him from his sleep. To me, what I saw could not be more familiar. I suddenly had an ominous premonition in my heart, and I unconsciously hugged my schoolbag.
"I heard you're sick, why don't you stay at home for a few more days?" The boy at the head asked with a domineering look.
"It's better to sleep at home when you come back!" The other boy teased, without a smile in his eyes.
"Yes, even if you don't study hard, you're not afraid of influencing other students......" One of the boys who followed them continued to echo.
"Isn't it faking illness again? Have you been hiding in your uncle's Internet café to play games again these days? The boy at the head crossed his hands over his chest and stared at Jing Yehang with disdain.
"How is learning more fun than playing games online?"
"It's better to drop out of school and go back to take over your uncle's Internet café."
"Great idea!"
"Haha!"
The more I listened, the more angry I became, and I almost forgot my promise to Jing Yehang, and I couldn't help but rush over to refute them. What do you know? He didn't play games in the Internet café, but studied silently!
As if reading my thoughts, Jing Yehang gently touched his lips with his fingers, and then shook his head slightly at me.
What qualifications do I have to meddle when I can't protect myself...... Thinking of this, I was immediately deflated. I hate my own powerlessness, and even more so my inaction. Day after day, I kept going around in circles, not making any progress......
Jing Yehang listened calmly to their end, and then slowly put on the pair of black-rimmed glasses that were on the verge of falling apart, and yawned long, and the perfunctory attitude full of contempt was enough to make people angry. "Thank you for your concern, I'll think about it......"
"I really sympathize with you, Yu Yang, there are such relatives......
The man named Yu Yang glared fiercely at the person who spoke, and turned away without saying a word, leaving behind his embarrassed companions.
"Let's go......"
"Good ......"
I was secretly relieved to see them disappear from my sight.
"Aren't you going to eat yet?" Jing Yehang looked at me with his chin in his hand and asked gently.
"Do I know you?" I sneered coldly.
Hearing this, Jing Yehang sneered. "No one else is ...... now"
I looked around and saw that it was really just the two of us in the classroom. "Why ......"
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Jing Yehang: "It's not good for you to know......"
I sulked and lowered my head as I continued to pack my bag, and secretly decided to distance myself from him.
"Don't forget to promise me something......" Jing Yehang reminded me softly as he passed me.
And just like that, we didn't say a word for the next few days.