The surrounding temperature plummeted, as if capable of freezing everything.
A bone-chilling pressure spread out, leaving Yu Yahe and Genben unable to breathe.
Her face turned pale, and she wanted to escape, but Chi Zerui didn't even glance at her.
The moment she made a move, he pivoted and fiercely kicked her in the lower back.
He sent her directly to Yu Wenli's feet.
The concrete floor was far harder than the rubber track. Her hands scraped against it, and blood instantly welled up.
Yu Wenli stood in place, his gaze lowered, coldly observing.
He didn't need to lift a finger, not even to speak. A single glance from him was enough to make Yu Yahe tremble uncontrollably.
Her reason shattered.
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Overwhelmed by the pain, tears and snot streamed down her face.
Chi Zerui frowned in disgust and walked away.
Yu Wenli watched her with a blank expression, patiently waiting for her to finish crying.
He showed no intention of letting her off.
Yu Yahe realized this too. Sniffling, she looked up and forced a smile, though she was a mess.
"I really didn't push her, you... you can let me go, okay?"
Yu Wenli stepped back and crouched halfway in front of her. The hem of his school uniform gently brushed the ground, getting slightly dusty.
Even with his fastidiousness, he paid no mind to it now.
His dark eyes were fixed on her, his gaze chilling, like ice water, making her tremble with cold.
Yu Yahe's heart sank, her ominous premonition growing stronger.
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She couldn't help but speak, "Yu..."
"Shhh."
The young man raised a finger to his lips. Completely silhouetted against the light, Yu Yahe couldn't discern his expression even with wide eyes.
She could only hear him chuckle softly.
Then, he spoke a single sentence.
Just that one sentence sent a chill from her head to her toes.
...
The moment Yu Wenli stepped into the infirmary, Yu Yahe's legs went weak, and she tumbled down the stairs.
The infirmary at Jiangcheng No. 1 High School was located between the boys' and girls' dormitories, a standalone building.
It wasn't originally intended to be an infirmary, so a rather long set of stairs was built in front of the building.
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By the time it was designated as an infirmary, it was too late to remove them.
So, they remained, with flowers planted along the stairs for aesthetic appeal.
Yu Yahe fell hard. As she lay on the ground, blood seeped from the joints of her hands and legs, more vibrant than the flowers.
Her hands and arms throbbed with pain. Yu Yahe tried several times but couldn't get up.
She could only stare at the sun in the sky and cry.
"You rolled down the stairs yourself, and this matter is settled. Otherwise..."
The young man's gentle, smiling voice echoed in her ears, like a death knell.
What came after "otherwise" didn't matter.
As long as it was Yu Wenli speaking, she dared not disobey.
Perhaps it had been too long, and she had almost forgotten that Yu Wenli's most famous attribute in Jiangcheng wasn't his face.
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But rather his reckless ferocity in fights.
Back then, almost all students in Jiangcheng had heard of Yu Wenli's name.
What followed closely wasn't his outstanding academic achievements, nor his stunning good looks.
But his perfect record of crushing the troublemakers from various high schools.
No one knew the exact reason, only that he and Chi Zerui had known each other since childhood and were always together when they fought.
At their worst, the two of them were frequent visitors to the police station and hospital for several consecutive months.
What was even more incredible was that even with all that, Yu Wenli's academic performance remained steady at first place in the city.
This made many teachers both love and hate him.
Only in the last three years had they seemed to change their personalities.
They stopped fighting and causing trouble, presenting themselves as model students.
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As if their past notorious deeds were nothing but smoke.
But Yu Yahe knew that those were all real.
Even though Yu Wenli now wore a gentle and polite exterior, his core remained ruthless.
If she didn't do as he said, the consequences would be even worse.
Moreover, he had told her to roll down the stairs herself, but he hadn't specified how badly she should fall.
A bit of pretense, and at most, she would have the same injuries as Wen Tingxue.
However, she herself hadn't expected that, perhaps karma truly existed.
While she was preparing, she lost her footing and rolled down the stairs,
falling so hard and heavy that she would likely need time to recover.
A dull thud came from downstairs. Yu Wenli's eyelids didn't even flutter as he walked in.
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When he met the doctor, he calmly said, "I just heard someone calling. I wonder if they fell downstairs."
"Someone fell?!"
The doctor didn't dare to delay and quickly went out to check, indeed finding Yu Yahe unable to move downstairs.
"Quick! Bring a stretcher!"
The doctor hurriedly called for help.
Yu Wenli stood with his arms crossed in an inconspicuous corner, watching the entire scene coldly.
Only after confirming Yu Yahe was taken to a room did he turn to find Wen Tingxue.
The little girl was too kind-hearted; he couldn't let her witness unpleasant things.
...
Xie Jinyi had told some joke that made the little girl giggle uncontrollably.
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Her slightly exposed little tiger teeth were incredibly cute.
Yu Wenli, in a good mood, walked in with his hands in his pockets. Xie Jinyi instinctively cut short his conversation and made space for him.
"The homeroom teacher and gym teacher will definitely come over later. I'll go explain the situation to them so Tingxue doesn't have to be questioned while injured."
Wen Di disliked Wen Tingxue; everyone in Class Four could see it.
Otherwise, Yu Yahe wouldn't have bullied her so openly.
Wen Tingxue had just had a rift with Wen Di, so she naturally didn't want to see her right now.
Upon hearing this, she didn't object, and her mood even dipped slightly.
Yu Wenli's eyes lingered on her face for a moment, then he nodded to Xie Jinyi, "Thank you for your trouble."
Xie Jinyi smiled, flattered, and turned to leave.
Yu Wenli walked over and pulled up a chair, gently taking her only surviving fingertip.
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It had a slight callus, feeling a bit rough.
But it would recover with care.
"What's wrong? You're not happy to see your brother?"
As he spoke, he tightened his grip on her fingertip slightly.
It was a warning, as if he would make her hurt if her answer didn't satisfy him.
Yu Wenli's actions made Wen Tingxue forget about Wen Di. She lowered her eyes, looking at his long, strong fingers.
She said softly, "No, I'm happiest when I see you."
Yu Wenli tilted his head, staring at her small face. "Is that so? Why don't I see it?"
Suddenly meeting his gaze, the little girl, for some reason, burst into laughter.
Her two little tiger teeth showed sweetly, looking both adorable and well-behaved.
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Yu Wenli smiled along with her, a faint curve of his lips that dispelled his urge to question further.
"Shall I carry you back to class? It's almost time for class to start."
He reached out, but the little girl blushed and pushed him away, "No... it's not appropriate..."
"Hmm?"
The young man leaned close to her, his breath warm.
Wen Tingxue felt the gentle vibration of his chest and knew he wouldn't let her off without a reason.
So, she bit her lip and stammered her explanation.
"This is school... carrying... it's not appropriate... I'll just..." Kuaishu Pavilion.
Before she could finish, she heard the young man sigh in exasperation, "Fine, it's not appropriate, then brother will carry you on his back."
"I..."
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Wen Tingxue lifted her small face, wanting to try again.
Yu Wenli didn't give her a chance to speak, feigning anger.
"If you dare say you'll walk again, I'll carry you to school every day."
"..."
The little girl was intimidated. She bit her lower lip aggrievedly, not daring to resist.
Seeing her easy-to-bully demeanor, Yu Wenli couldn't help but rub her head.
"That's a good girl. Brother will carry you off the bed first."
The bed was too low, making it troublesome to carry her on his back. It was easier to place her on the table.
The little girl didn't refuse. Instead, she proactively extended her arms, looking like she wanted to be held.
Yu Wenli smiled and easily picked her up, but—
"What's wrong?"
He suddenly stopped. Wen Tingxue looked back, confused. The next second, she stiffened, her head not even turning.
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