Yu Wenli escorted Wen Tingxue to the classroom door and left after watching her enter.
This scene stunned many, so much so that as soon as Wen Tingxue sat down, people surrounded her from all sides.
"Tingxue baby, what's your relationship with Yu Shen? He actually sent you back himself!"
"When I came back, I saw Da Shen whispering to you, what were you talking about?"
"Tingxue, you must have Big Shot Yu's contact information, can you share it with me?"
"What dream are you having? Yu Shen's contact information is priceless, and even if you had it, you couldn't add him."
Amidst the chatter, Wen Tingxue felt a headache coming on, but she still smiled and said, "He and I..."
The five words, "The person I care about," popped into her mind, echoing his tone.
Wen Tingxue's ear tips turned red, and she lied, "Just ordinary friends."
She dared not say more, fearing it would negatively impact him.
"Tch."
The crowd didn't believe her and many dispersed.
"Tingxue..."
Xie Jinye tugged at Wen Tingxue's sleeve and pouted adorably.
"I really didn't mean to."
She blinked her eyes, confessing her mistake cutely.
Wen Tingxue knew it wasn't her fault and smiled gently, "It's okay."
Xie Jinye immediately brightened up and leaned in conspiratorially, "Did Da Shen trouble you? Did he scold you? His temper is actually quite bad, I heard someone was scolded to tears for asking him a question."
"Ah?"
Wen Tingxue was dumbfounded, "No way."
He was so gentle and patient.
"How could there be no way!" Xie Jinye complained, "I've known him for at least two years, maybe three. His temper is really... how should I put it? He seems nice, but in fact, he's often impatient with people."
Wen Tingxue's expression was astonished. Xie Jinye clicked her tongue in amazement, "It seems he's really good to you. By the way, do you have his WeChat?"
"?" Wen Tingxue was blank.
Xie Jinye explained, "Don't misunderstand, I'm just curious. I heard that only those he acknowledges as friends can add him on WeChat. I've known him for a while, but I can't even add him."
Wen Tingxue was stunned for a second, then shook her head, "No." She didn't even have a phone.
Xie Jinye was surprised, and Yu Yahe sneered, "Nothing special."
Wen Tingxue said nothing, and Xie Jinye didn't press the matter, changing the topic, "Regarding the homework, did the class monitor contact you?"
"...No, it should be fine now."
Speaking of this, Wen Tingxue still felt a little uneasy.
She had transferred from Lucheng No. 7 Middle School, and the initial impression teachers had of her wouldn't be good.
If there were any issues with her homework, the criticism would likely be even greater.
Xie Jinye bit her lip, seeming hesitant to speak, "Don't be offended by what I'm about to say..."
"What?" Wen Tingxue looked at her.
Xie Jinye whispered, "The class monitor, that person, is a bit of a loner. They keep to themselves every day. Although they are responsible, but..."
After a pause, Xie Jinye changed her wording, "I think you should still ask. What if she forgot to tell you? The last class is with our homeroom teacher. If he asks about the homework, you'll be in an awkward position."
Wen Tingxue subconsciously glanced at Xu Kexin, who was busy distributing new textbooks, her expression calm.
"Forget it," Wen Tingxue withdrew her gaze and said with a smile, "I don't think the class monitor would."
Xie Jinye nodded, "I'm just worried. If nothing happens, that's the best."
...
Although Wen Tingxue didn't ask, her heart was still heavy. She could feel that Xu Kexin was very busy.
Perhaps she had forgotten about her homework.
But she also felt that if she asked, it might give the impression that she didn't trust her.
After all, this wasn't her responsibility. It was already a significant favor for her to handle it.
Fortunately, Wen Di said nothing in the last class, so all the homework passed.
Xie Jinye poked Wen Tingxue's shoulder and whispered, "It seems the class monitor is quite reliable."
Wen Tingxue smiled, her heart finally at ease.
When the dismissal bell rang, Wen Tingxue felt a sense of relief, as if she had finally made it through.
However, her joy lasted only a second before Yu Yahe suddenly shrieked, causing such a commotion that her chair was knocked over.
Wen Di, who was about to leave, stopped instinctively, "What's wrong?"
He walked over with his water cup and textbooks, patiently asking, "What happened?"
Yu Yahe was his class representative and a favored student, so she naturally felt closer to him.
Seeing him, she immediately cried with red eyes, "Teacher, I lost my bracelet. My dad brought it back from abroad as a birthday gift for me. I haven't even worn it for a day!"
Wen Di's expression turned serious, "How could it be lost? Have you checked everywhere?"
Yu Yahe frantically searched her bag, almost hysterically, "I've looked! I've searched inside and out! But I just can't find it! Wuwuwuwu~"
She cried with sobs, and Wen Tingxue felt sorry for her, saying, "Don't worry, maybe you left it somewhere?"
She also helped to search.
Wen Di's impression of her improved slightly, "Everyone, help look around, see if it's on the ground..."
As he was speaking, Yu Yahe suddenly snatched Wen Tingxue's backpack and started rummaging through it without a word.
Wen Tingxue felt a bit uncomfortable, but she understood her behavior given she had just lost something.
Besides, she hadn't taken it, so she didn't mind being searched.
Yu Yahe's actions were abrupt and rude, so everyone instinctively looked at her.
Wen Di frowned in disapproval, "What are you doing? She didn't..."
The words "take your things" were choked in his throat, along with the good impression he had just formed.
As the silver bracelet was pulled out of the backpack, Wen Tingxue was still searching on the ground. She looked up when she realized something was wrong.
Before she could see clearly, the bracelet hit her in the face, followed by an accusatory question:
"If you have a problem with me, just say it! Stealing is what kind of ability is that!"
Wen Tingxue's mind went blank. All she could see was Yu Yahe's opening and closing mouth, but she couldn't hear what she was saying.
Until Wen Di's angry roar, "All of you, come to the office with me!"
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First-floor office.
Most of the teachers had left. Wen Di placed his cup and textbooks on the desk with a 'bang,' his expression extremely grim.
"Did you take the bracelet or not?"
He stood in front of Wen Tingxue, questioning her coldly.
Wen Tingxue looked at the few drops of water overflowing from the cup and said woodenly, "No, I didn't..."
Wen Di's brows furrowed, clearly dissatisfied with the answer. "I'll give you one last chance. Did you take it or not?!"
The pressure from his height and imposing presence made Wen Tingxue's shoulders tremble, but she still shook her head stubbornly.
"It wasn't me."
It really wasn't her. She hadn't even seen the bracelet...
Why didn't they believe her...
Why were they so quick to convict her...
Why didn't they give her a chance to explain, why didn't they listen to her explanation?
Wen Tingxue felt wronged and wanted to cry, but there wasn't a single tear in her eyes, only stubbornness.
"Of course you wouldn't admit it! What thief admits to stealing!"
Yu Yahe's voice was hoarse with anger.
Wen Tingxue looked up in disbelief, her lips having long since lost their color, leaving only a pallor. "You lost your things, why are you blaming me? If I had really taken your things, why would I have helped you look for them?"
She had been misunderstood, wrongly accused, and forced to apologize and admit fault so many times since childhood that she had become numb.
But this time was different. She had just reunited with her parents, she was starting a new life. She couldn't be disliked by her parents because of these unfounded accusations.
Grandma had told her that only by being good could a girl gain favor.
She had to be obedient and pure, or her parents would dislike her, and Brother Yu would ignore her.
She didn't want to become like that. She wanted to be someone they cared about, always.
So she wouldn't admit to this crime!