"This... What's going on?" If a strong wind swept through at this moment, I would surely be in chaos in the wind. What is happening? Did I do something wrong by saving someone in danger? It's so infuriating. Just as I was doubting myself and thinking that I should have chosen to watch from the sidelines or walk away, I heard Shi Taoxiang calling me softly, "Youjie Senior..."

"It's fine, it's fine. Let's just consider it a farmer and a snake," I tried to console myself and Shi Taoxiang, but it seemed that Shi Taoxiang didn't share the same state of mind as me.

"I hope you, Youjie Senior, won't blame her," Shi Taoxiang said something that surprised me. Why would Shi Taoxiang apologize for that girl just now?

"Why does Shi Taoxiang want to apologize?" I felt very puzzled.

"Actually, I have also experienced bullying at school. It was during my junior high school years... Chairs with glue smeared on them, pretending to sit on them as if nothing happened. Desks filled with thumbtacks, indoor shoes mysteriously disappearing, and gymnastics uniforms cut with tools like knives. So I can understand how she feels," Shi Taoxiang's words were calm, but her face turned pale and her eyes revealed fear.

"Everyone in the classroom was indifferent. They just calmly watched how things unfolded. Some mocked, some avoided, while I could only bear it like that. Maybe they didn't want to attract trouble, because those girls had a lot of influence in the class," Shi Taoxiang sobbed, and this experience seemed like an unforgettable nightmare to her.

"So, being helped but also fearing retaliation, I can understand that kind of mentality. So, Youjie Senior, please don't blame her," she said.

"I didn't expect that Shi Taoxiang had also experienced these things. And I suddenly understood that rashly helping might not be the best solution," My previous unease disappeared, but my hatred towards bullies became even stronger.

"I hope she's safe. If I encounter that group of delinquent girls again, I won't hesitate to give them a taste of their own medicine," It's not about my sense of justice overflowing, but these people really make my blood boil. Even if I feel nervous when I see them, I won't back down. I have silently made up my mind.

"I'm sorry for letting Youjie Senior see this side of me. I had already decided to forget this unpleasant past," Shi Taoxiang wiped away her tears and forced a smile.

"Fool, if my junior cries, I wouldn't know what to do," Seeing Shi Taoxiang with teary eyes, I also felt uneasy. If I had been there at that time, would the outcome have been different? After all, these psychological traumas may take a lifetime to heal.

"Youjie Senior..." As soon as I spoke, Shi Taoxiang started crying again. Although there were fewer people here, it didn't mean that there wouldn't be anyone coming over. If other classmates saw this, it would be troublesome, and they might even talk about me.

"Look over there... What's going on? That girl is crying, right?"

"Most likely, this guy is two-timing. Humph! Men are all no good."

"She's crying so much, and that guy is indifferent."

"That's how men are. Just leave him if you don't want him. Being cold and heartless makes it easier to find the next one."

I heard a conversation not far away and thought to myself, "It's just my luck to encounter annoying people like this no matter which school I'm at."

"Shi Taoxiang, let's leave here."

"What's wrong?"

Ignoring Shi Taoxiang's confusion, I grabbed her hand and ran to the place where the sports activities were being held. Everyone here was busy with sports and didn't pay attention to us, right?

"Youjie senior."

"What's the matter?" Seeing Shi Taoxiang blushing, I suddenly realized that I had impulsively grabbed her hand to avoid trouble.

"I didn't mean to..." I quickly let go of her hand and frantically waved my hands. It was terrible. Holding a girl's hand was taboo. I only held Su Yuqian's hand once, but that was a long time ago and I had forgotten how it felt.

By the way, I don't know how it feels now. I was in a panic because it was an unconscious action. It would be bad if she didn't like it.

"It's okay, Youjie senior, please don't mind."

Shi Taoxiang seemed to shake off her previous gloominess and showed me a smile. If she didn't dislike me, then I was relieved. Seeing that she was in a better mood, I felt even more gratified. After all, if Shi Taoxiang kept crying, the piercing gazes around us would surely kill me.

Just as I was relieved about this, a rapidly spinning ball suddenly appeared in the air. According to the trajectory of the ball, it was heading towards Shi Taoxiang. Without time for any thought, I pulled Shi Taoxiang into my arms. I admit that it was a reckless move, but there was no other choice. Instead of being stared at with strange looks by people around me, even if Shi Taoxiang hated me, I couldn't just stand by and watch her get hurt. Due to my timely reaction, the ball grazed past Shi Taoxiang's head, barely missing hitting it.

"I'm sorry, classmate." A boy in a baseball uniform ran over, looking very apologetic.

"Be more careful. It's very dangerous. If it hits someone's head, it'll be a big trouble."

"Pay attention next time!" Watching him pick up the baseball and return to the field, waving his arms at his teammates to indicate that he had retrieved the ball easily, it was as if the dangerous incident just passed by without a second thought.

How fanatical are you guys about this competitive sport that you disregard other people's safety? It's really infuriating.

"Are you okay, Shi Taoxiang?"

"Ah...I'm fine." Shi Taoxiang freed herself from my embrace.

"Thank you, Youjie senior, for saving me." Shi Taoxiang thanked me as her face stayed red and her eyes kept wandering.

Was I too rough just now and confused her?

"That was really dangerous. Don't come here next time."

I made this judgment and Shi Taoxiang nodded. Then, Shi Taoxiang took out her phone and checked the time. With some guilt, she said, "Youjie senior, it's time for me to go home. Xiaojing also sent me a message asking me to get ready to go home together."

"It's getting late, it's time to go home," I replied,

"Before going back, I want to..."

"What's wrong?" Shi Taoxiang's hesitant expression confused me,

"Please add me as a friend, Youjie senior," Shi Taoxiang handed me her phone, turning the screen towards me, her face turned as red as a cooked octopus,

"I usually use LINE, it's more convenient for chatting."

"Ah... it's okay, I also use LINE," Shi Taoxiang immediately switched to the interface for adding friends on LINE. In the era of smartphones, adding friends is as easy as scanning a code.

"Done..." I had added Wen Xiaojing before, but only as a conversation partner. I didn't add Shi Taoxiang as a friend on LINE, after all, we hadn't discussed that.

"Um... thank you, um..." Shi Taoxiang's expression was too adorable, wasn't it? Her blushing face was filled with joy,

"So... let's chat on LINE when we have time... I... I need to go meet Xiaojing," After saying that, Shi Taoxiang ran off. I really worried that she might trip in her haste,

"Ah... I'm sorry!" Shi Taoxiang bumped into a classmate next to her while running.

I really shouldn't have jinxed it."