Chapter 55: Conspiracy “This is the best path I’ve chosen for you…”

In the infirmary, Fang Chuning sat by the bed and touched the young man’s forehead with the back of her hand. Looking at his slightly sickly face, she suddenly wanted to tease him: “You’re probably the student who visits the infirmary the most in the school.”

Of course, this was a joke. She wanted to tease him a little to make him temporarily forget that hair-raising scene.

But he seemed to take it seriously, his eyelashes gently lowering.

Fang Chuning pinched his face, “I’m just joking with you.”

Xu Muzhou looked up, his lips, which had regained their color, moved slightly, “I’m really useless… Even though I know those insects are harmless, I’m still so scared.”

“How can you blame yourself for that? There were too many of them. Not just you, even I was startled. Some people in the class even vomited. Compared to them, you’re much braver,” Fang Chuning comforted him in a tone used for coaxing children.

Xu Muzhou put his hand in her palm. His sickly appearance made his already beautiful eyes look even more pure and lovely. “But if it were Jiang classmate, he definitely wouldn’t be afraid.”

He shyly pursed his lips, “If only I could be like him.”

Fang Chuning frowned, but quickly relaxed. Her fingers gently caressed his frail face, “Everyone has things they’re afraid of. There’s nothing wrong with that. Perhaps he’s just used to it. You don’t need to be like him.”

“Then…” the young man asked cautiously, “Do you prefer someone like him or someone like me?”

Fang Chuning replied without hesitation: “Of course, someone like you.”

Seemingly satisfied, the young man finally smiled.

Even if no one had witnessed it firsthand, the finger of suspicion from the Class 1 students pointed unhesitatingly at Jiang Luoyu. After all, most people had seen him calmly catching insects at that time.

When such a thing happens, of course, people suspect him first.

By the time Fang Chuning arrived at the office, Jiang Luoyu was already pale-faced and dazed, receiving criticism from all the teachers. No matter what he said, no one believed him. He was like a heinous criminal, being pointed at by everyone.

The young woman’s arrival was like a ray of light in the darkness. He desperately wanted to grasp it. “President…”

Fang Chuning didn’t look at him, instead addressing the teachers: “I’d like to talk to Jiang classmate alone, is that okay?”

The teachers looked at each other, thinking she wanted to cover for him. “Miss Fang, this matter is not trivial. If you think you can gloss over it with a few words, I’m afraid it will cause more trouble in the future.”

“I understand. I just want to talk to him. It won’t affect the subsequent decision.”

Seeing her say this, the teachers finally agreed.

Fang Chuning took him to the president’s office. Her calm demeanor made Jiang Luoyu even more uneasy.

“You don’t believe me either, do you?”

Fang Chuning took out a document from the drawer and handed it to him. “This is information about another school. The environment and teaching are no worse than New Star.”

For a moment, Jiang Luoyu felt an unprecedented sense of helplessness. Tears blurred his eyes as he shook his head. “I don’t want to transfer schools…”

“You don’t have a choice. This is the best path I’ve chosen for you.”

Large, warm tears rolled down his cheeks. Jiang Luoyu finally broke down crying. “I didn’t do anything wrong… I just like you… Why are you doing this to me…”

Fang Chuning pressed her lips together, not answering his words, just quietly waiting for him to cry himself out.

Jiang Luoyu’s heart turned cold. Sobbing, he slowly reached out to take the document from her hand. His voice was hoarse, “I promise you I’ll transfer schools, but… I want to tell you that I didn’t do those bad things. Do you believe me?”

After a long while, Fang Chuning nodded, “Mm.”

In fact, from the beginning, she hadn’t really suspected him. Although Jiang Luoyu’s grades weren’t great, he wasn’t stupid. If he really did such a thing, it would undoubtedly be asking for trouble. There were plenty of people in the school who disliked him, especially in Class 1.

Framing him was as easy as pie, after all, the teachers and students here tend to follow the trend.

Rather than suffering here, it’s better to find another school to study properly.

Hearing this answer made Jiang Luoyu even more upset. If it were before, she would definitely have tried to help clear his name, warn those who were causing trouble behind his back, and protect him under her wing.

But now she cares more about Xu Muzhou’s feelings.

Originally thinking that Jiang Luoyu’s transfer would put an end to the matter, but somehow this news reached Xu’s father. He rushed back from abroad overnight and headed straight to the school office the next day.

Hearing the news, Fang Chuning joined the eavesdropping team, peering through the window with a bunch of students from Class 1 and other classes.

The scene inside was a bit comical. Fang Chuning had experienced Xu’s father’s strong presence firsthand. In front of him, even the teachers seemed unable to raise their heads.

The office had good soundproofing, not a sound leaked out.

Fang Chuning was a bit worried, guessing that Xu’s father probably wouldn’t let the matter rest. After some thought, she still felt it would be better to have Xu Muzhou say something.

When she returned to the classroom, she saw Xu Muzhou talking to that transfer student. She didn’t think she was overthinking it, but in the past few days, almost every time she left for a while and came back, she would see that transfer student sticking to Xu Muzhou like a fly.

Once or twice, she might have believed they were discussing studies, but this frequent occurrence clearly showed impure intentions.

She walked over. This time, the transfer student didn’t immediately leave upon seeing her, but just glanced at her and continued talking to Xu Muzhou.

Fang Chuning was ignored, watching helplessly as they chatted quite happily.

The content of their conversation had nothing to do with studying, but was about some interesting things that happened when the transfer student was at other schools. The young man seemed to be listening intently, not even glancing at her.

“Are you done talking?” Fang Chuning finally couldn’t bear it anymore.

Lin Yuechan glanced at her again, her calm face only showing a hint of gentleness when facing Xu Muzhou. “We’ll continue next time.”

With that, she walked away as if nothing had happened.

Fang Chuning was extremely displeased. “Why does she keep coming to find you lately?”

Xu Muzhou looked up, “Lin classmate saw that I was frightened last time, so she came to comfort me.”

If it’s just simple comfort, that would be fine.

Even though she felt uncomfortable, Fang Chuning didn’t intend to put pressure on him. “By the way, do you know about your father coming to school?”

Xu Muzhou shifted his gaze back to his book, softly responding: “Mm.” Fang Chuning sat beside him, “Then do you know why your father came to school?” “I don’t know.”

Even he doesn’t know. Fang Chuning frowned.

Xu Muzhou expressionlessly looked at the deeply etched characters in the book, continuing to trace them forcefully with his pen. Just before the last stroke, he suddenly looked up, “You must be blaming me for telling my father, right?” Fang Chuning, lost in thought, was stunned by his words.

Xu Muzhou continued: “Everyone says it’s because Jiang classmate was jealous of me that he did such a thing.” He lowered his head slightly, “If that’s really the case, then Jiang classmate is really too much.” “Muzhou… Actually, this matter hasn’t been cleared up yet. It might not have been Jiang classmate who did it.” “I know,” Xu Muzhou looked her in the eye, “That’s why I didn’t mention this to my father.” Why Xu’s father came to school, Fang Chuning’s first thought was indeed that he had told him. But even if he had, she could understand. After all, it’s normal for a boy to cry to his parents when scared.

If it wasn’t him who said it… Could it be the teachers?

Remembering how the teachers in the office couldn’t raise their heads, she dismissed this thought. With the matter being resolved so well, they wouldn’t create trouble for themselves.

Fang Chuning pinched her aching temples, then reached out to wrap her arm around his waist, resting her chin on his shoulder and inhaling his scent, her irritable mood easing.

She wanted to say something, but felt that saying it might upset him, so she could only press her lips together and remain silent.

The sensitive neck was gently nuzzled by the girl as if coaxing him. A faint blush crept up Xu Muzhou’s fair face. The vague gazes around them flitted over them briefly. He averted his eyes, “Don’t do this, so many people are watching…” “I want to ask you for a favor.”

Xu Muzhou pressed his lips together, a flash of gloom passing through his eyes. Before she could speak, he said: “I understand. I’ll tell my father not to pursue this matter anymore.” …

That night, in an apartment building, Xu Muzhou, fresh from a bath and wearing that pink cat-ear loungewear, stood by the floor-to-ceiling window overlooking the city’s twinkling lights below.

Behind him, Xu’s father wore a look of disapproval. “Why not pursue it? Knowing you have asthma and still doing such a thing to scare you, such children don’t deserve sympathy. I will definitely take them to court, let their parents know the consequences of raising such children.”

Not a single ray of light in the room could reach the young man’s face. Half of his face was immersed in shadow. The man’s protection didn’t sway him in the slightest. “Dad, doing this will only cause me trouble.”

Xu’s father shifted his gaze from his laptop, his identical peach blossom eyes staring at his son’s back for a good while. “Darling, come sit over here. Dad has something to ask you.”

Xu Muzhou stood there motionless.

This disobedient attitude made Xu’s father increasingly displeased. “Come here.” His voice was no longer as gentle as before.

After a long moment, Xu Muzhou slowly walked over and sat beside him.

Xu’s father’s expression softened a bit. “I heard you’re dating that Fang family girl?”

Xu Muzhou stared numbly at his own hands.

“You like her very much?”

“……”

His silence didn’t bother Xu’s father. He knew his child best. “It’s normal to use a few tricks when you like someone. You’re my only child. No matter what you do, I won’t blame you. But I hope you’re not the type to lose your head over feelings.”

The hand resting on his leg clenched slightly. Xu Muzhou looked up at him. “How did Dad know about what happened at school?”

“Of course, I received a phone call.”

“From the teachers?”

“Probably not.” Xu’s father interestedly pulled the attached hood over his head. “At least I didn’t hear that voice from the phone when I was in your teachers’ office today.”

Xu Muzhou was a bit averse to him touching his clothes. He raised his hand to pull off the hood, his face impassive. “Was it a man or a woman?”

Xu’s father ruffled his hair and sat back. “It was a man.”

Xu Muzhou lowered his gaze.

A man, huh…