Han An sighed with a hint of regret, reaching out to stroke the ball that was unaware of what it was about to face: "Sigh, alright, alright."
After chatting for a while, Chen Hang suddenly came across the post on his phone about their fight, and his eyes lit up as he said, "Hey! I have some good news for you guys!"
The others cast questioning and curious glances at Chen Hang, waiting for him to continue.
Chen Hang seemed very excited, and he held up his phone with delight, saying, "You know what? After the incident between the top student and those hooligans from No. 8 Middle School, our students stood up for the top student, writing posts and articles, which reached the ears of the Education Bureau! Now the Education Bureau has decided to rectify No. 8 Middle School!"
"Huh?!" the others exclaimed in unison, as if they were surprised and questioning whether Chen Hang's information was true.
Chen Yuanyuan nearly choked on a bite of apple: "You mean, the Education Bureau is going to... rectify the disciplinary system at No. 8 Middle School?"
“Yes!” Chen Hang said with absolute certainty, and then showed them the post on his phone: “Because No. 8 Middle School has been a notorious school for violating discipline in recent years. There have been complaints and reports about the school’s bad behavior and campus violence. But I heard that the school principal has a close relationship with the Education Bureau, so they have always turned a blind eye to No. 8 Middle School.”
Su Jinning wasn't very interested in these things, and asked again, "What about Guan Cheng? Doesn't he have connections? Didn't his parents use connections to get him admitted?"
Chen Hang waved his hand and said with certainty, "Impossible, don't worry. This time it directly alarmed the Education Bureau. This is not the first or second time that No. 8 Middle School has done this kind of thing. This time they bullied Zhengde No. 1 Middle School. There are also many students who have filed complaints. They can't ignore it even if they want to, let alone use their connections to get people out."
Su Jinning hesitated for a moment, then nodded. Putting everything else aside, Zhengde No. 1 Middle School is one of the city's key schools; none of its teachers or students are easy to mess with, not to mention the school's prestige. In the past, minor incidents at other schools weren't so ostentatious, but this time was different. Not only was someone stabbed, but it was someone from Zhengde No. 1 Middle School; it was obvious which school the Education Bureau favored.
Song Wenmiao tilted her head and thought for a while before asking, "So, does that mean the school also filed an appeal directly?"
Chen Hang nodded: "That's right, otherwise would the Education Bureau have gone to such lengths? Do you think Zhengde No. 1 Middle School is some kind of place where we can just bully our people?"
Shen Moyu lowered his head and chuckled softly, suddenly feeling quite proud. Sure enough, this wasn't No. 8 Middle School; there were many teachers and classmates who spoke up for him, and many people who cared about him.
His trip was worthwhile.
Chen Hang felt he didn't have enough information, and after a moment of reflection, he dug out another post: "We have to thank your CP fans for this. They did the most work. Our principal's daughter is a huge fan of yours and did a lot of research with other schools and the principal. This matter was able to reach the Education Bureau thanks to them!"
Shen Moyu and Su Jinning exchanged a tacit glance, their shocked and embarrassed expressions mirroring each other.
So this is how fans can be used...
"Wow..." Song Wenmiao pouted enviously, "Even a celebrity would be envious of a fan club like this, right?"
Shen Moyu rubbed his forehead. "That's really... thank you so much." He suddenly felt embarrassed. He had been the one who had foolishly rushed in to save people without saying a word, only to run into his old enemy and end up getting himself killed in the process. Thinking about it in the end, it was pretty stupid of him.
"Right, right, right, we even had that slogan before." Chen Yuanyuan tried hard to recall, then slapped her thigh and shouted: "The east wind blows and the war drums beat, with jade in hand and feathers in hand, who are we afraid of? First we will destroy Guan Cheng, then we will pacify the Eighth Middle School, only Jinmo will reign supreme in the martial arts world!"
Su Jinning: "Great! Let's applaud!"
Shen Moyu's lips twitched twice: "..." At that moment, he sincerely begged that he was not the person involved.
Around seven o'clock, they finished talking about everything they needed to talk about, and Chen Hang and the others got up to go home.
Shen Moyu was unable to move easily, so he told Su Jinning to see them off. Su Jinning escorted them to the elevator. Seeing that he didn't seem inclined to leave, Chen Hang asked, "Hey, Ning-ge, aren't you leaving?"
Su Jinning frowned as if he had asked a pointless question: "I'm not leaving, I'll stay with you at the hospital."
Upon hearing this, everyone present exchanged surprised and awkward glances. They wanted to say something, but didn't know what to say.
Song Wenmiao scratched his head: "Do you... accompany me every day?"
Su Jinning didn't notice anything strange; perhaps he was already used to it. He nodded, "Almost, I go home every two days. After all, he needs to be taken care of."
Chen Yuanyuan made an "uh..." sound and tentatively asked, "You...sleep in the same bed?"
"Huh?" Su Jinning asked, puzzled. She frowned, trying to figure out how to explain.
"Alright, alright, the elevator's here, stop asking." At the last second, Song Chengnan nudged Song Wenmiao and the others, leading them into the elevator.
Su Jinning paused for a moment, puzzled, then turned and went back to the ward.
"Hey, don't you think..." On the way back, Song Wenmiao suddenly grabbed Chen Hang, who was walking ahead, and asked abruptly, "The top student and Brother Ning, there's something a little off about them?"
Chen Hang stopped and turned to look at him: "If you're curious, you can report it to the police and have it investigated." Clearly, Chen Hang didn't want to talk to him.
"No, I'm talking about their relationship!" Song Wenmiao grabbed Chen Hang's collar and pulled him back.
Chen Hang blinked and tried to recall for a while, then stroked his chin and said, "Now that you mention it, it seems so. I also feel that there's something... subtle about them, but I can't quite put my finger on it." He suddenly remembered the two people who were always together, and scratched his head, puzzled.
"Hey, do you think those two... might..." Song Wenmiao raised an eyebrow, hinting at something. Chen Hang slapped Song Wenmiao on the forehead: "Don't say everything. Although they are a bit close, they are just brothers."
Song Wenmiao rubbed his forehead, which had been slapped red, and retorted with a pout, "You say they're brothers, then we are too. Compare them yourself, is their way of getting along normal?"
"..." Chen Hang was speechless. He lowered his head and remained silent. He and Su Jinning had been friends since childhood, practically inseparable. Su Jinning was very loyal to him, but she had never slept in the same bed with him, nor had she ever rushed to see him when she had a fever, and she would never change her mind because of his words. Aside from all that, Su Jinning had severe mysophobia and wouldn't let anyone drink her water or wear her clothes. But these were all perfectly normal things for Shen Moyu, and Su Jinning was willing to do them for him.
He admitted that they had a good relationship, but Shen Moyu seemed to be more important to him than himself.
"Forget it." Chen Hang's head was throbbing from thinking, so he waved his hand and said, "Let's not worry about it. Even if it is, so what? Su Jinning has never liked anyone all these years. To say that he is gay..." He paused and looked at Song Wenmiao, "We'll just support him."
Song Wenmiao pursed her lips and nodded: "Mm."
Chen Hang sighed, put his arm around Song Wenmiao's shoulder, and went downstairs. He couldn't quite accept homosexuality because he felt it was unrealistic and somewhat illogical, but he didn't hate it. If Su Jinning liked it, he would support him unconditionally. They hadn't actually done much for Su Jinning; it was always him who silently cared for these brothers. Since he called Su Jinning "Brother Ning," he would be his brother for life.
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Shen Moyu hadn't eaten and was feeling a bit hungry, so he reached for an apple, intending to peel and eat it himself. Just as he picked up the fruit knife, Su Jinning snatched it from him.
"I'll cut it for you, you sit there and don't move around." Su Jinning said somewhat seriously as she took the knife from him.
Shen Moyu said with a mix of helplessness and amusement, "I can walk around on my own now. Besides, I injured my back, not my hand."
Su Jinning rolled her eyes: "I'm already here, do you think I'd let you do everything? I'd come all this way for nothing."
"Oh, you're right." Shen Moyu leaned against the headboard without hesitation, waiting for the peeled apple to arrive uninvited.
Su Jinning was peeling an apple with her head down, her serious expression reminding Shen Moyu of him listening attentively in class. He tilted his head to look at her; Su Jinning's long, curled eyelashes fluttered slightly, casting a blurred shadow on her eyelids under the light.
Shen Moyu was engrossed in watching when he suddenly said, "You did really well on the math test today."
Hearing Shen Moyu's unexpected praise, Su Jinning was slightly taken aback. He looked up and said with a smile, "Of course, I haven't even used my full strength yet!"