Back then, Ge'er and Jiang Wei were deskmates. As soon as class ended, Jiang Wei would drag her out to relax, so she didn't notice this incident.
It was only later that Jiang Wei told her about it as a joke.
That day, Ge'er deliberately stayed behind after class, sitting on her desk and staring in the girl's direction.
She watched her wait anxiously at her seat, time and again. Seeing that if she didn't go to the restroom soon, the break time would be over, she finally mustered the courage to stand up.
However, the moment she stood up, several mischievous boys, as if receiving a signal, pushed their desks outwards with a "whoosh," blocking her path.
The girl was clearly desperate, and asked them, both embarrassed and annoyed, what they wanted. One of the boys chuckled and said,
"We don't want anything. We just want to see how a dinosaur goes to the toilet. Do you stand, squat, lie down, or lie on your side? Why don't you perform one for us to see?"
"As long as our curiosity is satisfied, we won't be interested in you anymore."
It wasn't just the girl who was shocked by these words; Ge'er was stunned, utterly bewildered.
While these guys weren't good students and were full of rough energy, surely they had basic human decency, right?
To make a girl perform in front of everyone... She was so angry that she immediately stood up from her seat and rushed towards those boys.
"Move aside! I need to get out!"
The passage they left was wide enough for a slender girl to pass freely. They seemed to think they were very funny and said to Ge'er,
"You're not fat, isn't this wide path enough for you? What's there to move?"
Ge'er looked at them coldly: "Not enough. Is this path your family's? Do you want it wide or narrow as you please?"
Then she stared at the leading boy.
"I'll say it one last time: move the desk, I need to get out."
Seeing that she wasn't in the mood for jokes, they knew she wasn't someone to trifle with. Reluctantly, they moved the desks apart a bit.
Ge'er walked between the two desks and stood there, then called the girl to come over.
However, the moment the girl took a step forward, the boys pushed the desks back again.
"Hey hey hey, Zhan Jingge, if you want to leave, then leave. Why bother with others?"
"We're playing our own games, we haven't bothered you. If you keep meddling, it's no fun."
Ge'er couldn't recall what was said specifically after that.
She only remembered being very angry, tipping over one of the boys' desks, and grabbing an English textbook from another boy's desk to throw at his head.
The boy reacted quickly and dodged, but Lei Dongyi, sitting diagonally in front of him, was hit by the flying textbook innocently.
Caught off guard, his forehead was hit by the English textbook, and it began to bleed.
What started as a small prank had turned into scattered books and an injured person. Everyone was frightened.
To be honest, seeing Lei Dongyi stand up holding his forehead, with blood seeping through his fingers, Ge'er was also scared.
In that instant, she even prepared herself for paying medical fees, being punished, and having her parents called.
However, Lei Dongyi looked at the few boys and finally, his gaze fell on the girl.
"There isn't much time left. If you need to go to the restroom, hurry up. I'm going to the infirmary."
Naturally, both the girl and Lei Dongyi were late.
Lei Dongyi went to the infirmary for a simple treatment of his wound, and returned with a bandage on his forehead. At that time, the girl, the boys who had been teasing her, and Ge'er were standing at the door, being questioned by the homeroom teacher.
Lei Dongyi voluntarily stepped forward to help explain the situation. Upon learning that such a malicious incident had occurred in the class, the homeroom teacher was very angry. He did not teach during that period but instead lectured them on morality for the entire hour.
He reprimanded everyone severely and then praised the actions of Ge'er and Lei Dongyi. Their shining images were successfully established during that class.
It was also because of this incident that Ge'er and Lei Dongyi began to have further contact.
But so many years had passed, if someone hadn't brought it up, she herself would have almost forgotten.
"You weren't there at the time, were you? I thought you wouldn't know."
Jiang Wei said, "I wasn't there, but others told me. Just imagining it, I can picture how glorious you two must have looked. Especially him, with such a large bandage on his head, he was still devastatingly handsome. I remember it so clearly."
"Many times when I'm disappointed with other men in my dreams, I think of his appearance that day. Tell me, how can there be such handsome men in the world?"
The more she spoke, the more outrageous it became. Ge'er realized she had never truly understood her.
Or perhaps, had they both changed quietly over the years?
"Alright, alright, the toasts are done, and I've heard enough of your nonsense. Since the child is behaving well today and I haven't felt unwell so far, let me leave quickly. I wish you luck in adding him on WeChat and finding a partner soon."
Saying this, she picked up her bag and was about to pull out her chair to leave. Jiang Wei grabbed her hand.
"Don't go. This is just the beginning. Look around, who's leaving? The food isn't even all served yet. If you leave now, what will Gao Yuanbo think?"
Ge'er pushed her hand away: "I don't care what he thinks. The person is here, the gift is given, the necessary toasts are made, and pleasantries are exchanged. I've given him enough face. Do you expect me to stay until the very last moment when all the guests have dispersed? I'm not his mother. Let go of my hand."
Jiang Wei didn't let go.
"The dishes are just starting to be served, and you haven't eaten a single bite. At least have something to line your stomach."
"Do I look like I've never eaten before? Do I need his food? It's precisely because I haven't eaten that I don't feel disgusted now. Let me go quickly."
Jiang Wei still didn't let go, and whispered in a pleading tone, bringing her mouth close to Ge'er's ear.
"Big sister, I specifically went to your company yesterday to ask for your help today. How can you falter at such a crucial moment?"
"I haven't gotten Lei Dongyi's WeChat yet, and I haven't established contact with him. You're the only reliable person here, you have to help me!"
"You don't have anything to do back home anyway, so please, just humor me. Stay a little longer, just a little longer, okay?"
Being pulled and tugged by Jiang Wei, Ge'er had no choice but to sit back down.
For her future happiness, Jiang Wei, like a fawning dog, picked out a few dishes that suited her taste and placed them on Ge'er's plate, almost feeding her directly.
She served her wholeheartedly.
The two of them waited with ulterior motives for a while longer. Only then did the bride and groom finish toasting the tables and walk towards the classmates with Lei Dongyi.
"Classmates, everyone, please pause for a moment. Look who's back. Does anyone still remember who he is?"
The students at the four tables turned their heads in unison to look at Lei Dongyi.
He was seen with a faint smile on his lips, nodding gently at everyone.
"Long time no see, everyone."
The venue fell silent for a second. Then, a second later, a thunderous roar erupted from nowhere.
"Ah, Lei Shen! You're back, Lei Shen!"