"Let's start walking around the campus since we're a couple. I believe you understand that we can't express our relationship in the activity room."

In my mind was the task guide Wen Xiaojing proposed yesterday, which we were supposed to follow. So, what exactly should we do? I couldn't help but ponder. By the way, Shi Taoxiang and I had already left the activity room and were now strolling on campus. The leaves on the trees had turned yellow, and some had begun to fall, indicating the arrival of autumn, unnoticed.

Though there was a hint of chill in the air, it didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the students who loved sports and worked up a sweat.

"Give it all you've got and score!"

"Run! Our target today is 1500 meters!"

There was a strong passion for track and field and football. It seemed like we accidentally stumbled upon a sports arena.

However, as for me, I wasn't interested in sports, nor was I interested in pretending to be a couple.

I glanced unintentionally, and Shi Taoxiang, looking at the scene before her, seemed to be inspired. For a moment, she seemed immersed in it and didn't notice me looking at her.

But the next second, our eyes met.

"Ah... Youjie senior." Shi Taoxiang's reaction was a little exaggerated, her face instantly turning crimson.

"I'm sorry," I apologized as it was my fault for sneakily looking at Shi Taoxiang.

"No... It's fine." However, for some reason, Shi Taoxiang's face grew redder and she became increasingly uneasy.

"Please turn your face that way, Youjie senior," she requested.

"What's the matter?" I was very surprised. Was it my behavior that disgusted Shi Taoxiang? Looking at me dumbfounded, Shi Taoxiang held my face with both hands, forcing me to turn my face away.

What on earth just happened? My neck...

"Please bear with it, Youjie senior." Forced by Shi Taoxiang's request, I had no choice but to comply.

After a few minutes, Shi Taoxiang finally let go of her hands.

"Ha... It's relieved. My neck." I admitted that the force exerted made my neck extremely sore.

"Sorry, Youjie senior. Are you okay?" Shi Taoxiang immediately apologized.

"It's nothing." I rubbed my sore neck and didn't blame Shi Taoxiang at all. Instead, I wondered what had happened.

"Please forget about what just happened, Youjie senior," Shi Taoxiang said seriously.

"What just happened? Are you referring to Shi Taoxiang blushing?"

"Please... don't mention it anymore." I felt that if I continued talking, Shi Taoxiang would definitely cover my mouth with her hand. So, I didn't want to risk suffocating and decided to keep quiet. I didn't bring up what happened, and only then did Shi Taoxiang relax, with her facial expression easing a lot.

But I couldn't help but think in my heart, isn't shyness normal? With this thought in mind, I continued walking with Shi Taoxiang, and based on what had just happened, I suddenly didn't know how to start a conversation with her, and it seemed like Shi Taoxiang was bothered by something too...

Forget it, let's just take a walk like this for now. Even if Wen Xiaojing sees this situation, she might start pointing fingers again. Just the thought of it makes me want to put on my earphones and not listen to her nagging.

"What does it matter? We're friends, right?"

"Yeah, that's right!"

Accidentally stumbled into some kind of situation again. It looks like we walked to a secluded place. There are three girls there, the one leading has her hair loose, two buttons on her blouse undone, and her skirt hiked up high. This kind of attire that doesn't conform to school regulations, I think only delinquent girls would do so openly. The other two girls following her are imitating the same style. They are speaking to a seemingly weak girl with a tone and attitude of bullying.

"So, we're going out to eat later, no problem, right? After all, you have a lot of pocket money."

"Yeah, that's right. We're just being kind-hearted. We're your best friends, after all."

The ugly looks on their faces disgust me. No matter which school it is, scenes like this can be seen. The weak girl is doing nothing but avoiding their words and harassment, not saying a word. It seems to have annoyed the leading girl.

"Say something! Don't act like a mute." She reached out and grabbed the weak girl's hair, yanking it forcefully. The weak girl's face crumpled in pain.

Most students would certainly avoid such a situation, and I definitely don't want to get involved in that kind of trouble either. But Shi Taoxiang doesn't seem to think so. She seems eager to help the bullied girl in front of her, but on her face, besides anxiety, there is also fear.

"Bullying is not a good thing, right?" I know I have to intervene. If I just sit back and do nothing, the situation will only get worse.

I walked over and directly grabbed the leading girl's right hand. Obviously, she felt that pulling hair was not enough, so she wanted to slap the weak girl.

"What are you doing?!" I admit her voice is really unpleasant, sharp and piercing.

"What I want to say is, what are you all doing? This is a school, right? Doing such things? Don't you have any behavioral norms?"

"No need for you to interfere, ugly boy!" The leading girl's attitude is extremely bad.

"Huh?! Ugly boy?!" I am definitely not happy to be called that.

"What are you doing?! Let go of me, you're hurting me!" The leading girl tried to struggle and break free.

"You better let go! Otherwise, I'll call someone." She gestured to the other two girls behind her to call for reinforcements.

But the other two girls, seeing this situation, were obviously scared and dared not move.

"If you want me to let go, then get lost..."

"Li Na, let's go, don't bother with him,"

"Yeah, yeah,"

The two girls behind tried to persuade with fear. Only then did the leading girl gradually calm down. Seeing this, I let go. As soon as I let go, they ran away. While running, the leading girl didn't forget to verbally threaten the girl she bullied.

"You dared to call for help, you'll pay for it in the future!"

Seeing them disappear, I finally breathed a sigh of relief. I had no idea how things would develop when I decided to step in. The only thing I know is that I'm starting to sweat on my forehead now.

But at least the troublesome situation has been resolved, even if only temporarily. The bullied girl in front of me is no longer being harassed. At this moment, Shi Taoxiang walked over to inquire about the condition of that girl...

"Is there anywhere that hurts? Should we go to the infirmary?"

"What are you guys doing? Why are you helping me?!" Shi Taoxiang asked anxiously, but received a cold and indifferent response. I couldn't help but feel puzzled.

"We're just trying to be kind!" I couldn't understand the current situation anymore.

"Do you think you've helped me?! They will just bully me even more now. Your actions will only provoke them to retaliate against me!"

The expression on the girl's face was not one of fear, but rather one of cruelty. It was an indescribable feeling. As we watched her run away, Shi Taoxiang and I stood there for a while, unable to calm down.