And so, after Su Cheng added the contact information of half the girls in the class, everyone returned to their seats and quieted down, waiting for class to begin.
With some free time, he glanced at Eddie's empty seat.
Eddie was not in the classroom.
Most likely, he was in the guidance office or the student council room.
However, thinking about this incident made Su Cheng feel very uncomfortable. This kind of framing and entrapment was truly disgusting.
If it weren't for Ji Qingyi, his life would have been ruined. After all, being expelled would go on his permanent record, especially being expelled from Flame City Private Academy. This was a world-renowned high school, and anyone expelled from this school would likely be unable to find another school in the Flame Country willing to accept them.
Thinking of this, Su Cheng couldn't help but clench his fists. He would absolutely get revenge, and he would use the most vicious methods to do it!
No matter what the outcome was for Eddie, he would seek revenge.
Otherwise, he would never be able to let it go!
He turned his head to stare out the window, his mind racing as he quickly thought through his plan for revenge.
He currently had 14 cigarettes left.
But knowing the powerful abilities of the cigarettes, he was reluctant to use them. Although using them would make this revenge very simple, a scumbag like Eddie clearly didn't deserve to benefit from such an item.
Was he even worthy of smoking Huazi Cigarettes?
Moreover, he felt that this revenge didn't need to use any props at all. His own abilities were enough.
As for why?
Because he had already borrowed the momentum, and this momentum was the entire class. Now the whole class was on his side, and Eddie had no way to fight against it. When the time came, he would be toyed with in the palm of Su Cheng's hand.
However, using this method was very difficult, and one wrong move could drag himself down too.
So he had to think about how to utilize this momentum.
This was a question worth pondering deeply, because he needed to conceal his intentions throughout the entire process, so naturally he couldn't ask for help from anyone in the class.
He wanted to borrow a knife to kill someone.
This was an act of revenge that required both acting skills and wisdom to complete.
It had to be said, the charm points he had gained earlier really came at the right time.
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"Su Cheng, is something troubling you?" Xuan Ying, who was sitting in front of Su Cheng, suddenly turned around and noticed him staring out the window lost in thought, so she asked with concern.
And with her words, it was as if a chain reaction had been set off in the classroom, with all the students turning their gazes towards him.
"Um, where's Eddie?" Su Cheng asked, feigning ignorance.
"That scumbag is probably in the student council room."
"I think Eddie's family will do everything they can to keep him in school."
"I think so too. After all, this concerns Eddie's future. His family will definitely use all their connections to keep him here. The most likely outcome is probably just a demerit on his record and transferring to another class."
"Ah, just that?"
"What did you expect?"
"That's too light a punishment for that scumbag!"
"Well, his father is on the board of directors, so there's not much else that can be done about it."
"Sigh."
"Su Cheng, don't worry. If he dares to bully you again in the future, just tell me and I'll teach him a lesson!"
A male classmate sitting behind Su Cheng poked him in the shoulder with his pen and said indignantly.
"Hey, don't poke people with a pen you just had in your mouth, it's gross!" A female classmate sitting next to him said with a look of disgust.
"Hehe, sorry!" The male classmate laughed awkwardly, then went back to burying his head in his book.
Su Cheng cursed inwardly, "This is bullying, absolutely bullying!"
But outwardly he didn't show any reaction, just giving the male classmate an appreciative glance before saying gratefully, "Thank you, thank you everyone. I'm so happy to be your classmate!"
"Alright, alright, no need to say such mushy things. We're all classmates, it's only natural that we look out for each other."
"That's right, but Su Cheng, remember this - if you encounter something like this in the future, you have to tell us. Don't suffer in silence like you did this time."
Zhao Yan looked at Su Cheng earnestly as she advised him.
"Exactly, otherwise you'll just keep getting bullied!" Xuan Ying nodded in agreement.
"You can tell us about any difficulties you have."
"I feel like the atmosphere in our class is better now than it's ever been," Li Wen, sitting in the front row, remarked with a sigh.
"Of course, now that the toxic element is gone, we've naturally become more united."
"Su Cheng, from now on our whole class has got your back!"
"Mm-hmm."
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Hearing these words, Su Cheng felt a warmth in his heart.
But following that was a feeling of guilt rising in his chest, because he was about to manipulate the emotions of the entire class, using them as tools to achieve his own goals.
"Forget it, I'll just use the props after all."
After much internal struggle, Su Cheng finally decided to abandon this plan, because he realized he wasn't suited to manipulating people's feelings.
He was an orphan, and understood very well how precious emotions were.
Just like how he had instinctively chosen to trust Liu Qingyue before, wanting to protect the goodness in his heart, now this kind of thinking was gradually becoming stronger and stronger.
"Su Cheng, please come to the student council office on the fourth floor."
Just as he was about to give up on his plan, the classroom intercom suddenly crackled to life.
This announcement was directed specifically at their class, and only Class 2 of the first year would hear it.
Everyone in the class was stunned for a moment, then all eyes focused on Su Cheng. For some reason, at this moment, they all felt that Su Cheng seemed different somehow, as if some pure essence was emanating from him, making people want to draw closer.
"Looks like I won't be able to join everyone for swimming class."
Su Cheng stood up, flashing a brilliant smile. He nodded to everyone, then walked out. As he passed by Xuan Ying, she reached out and gently patted his arm, raising her little fist in encouragement as she said, "Don't be afraid!"
Su Cheng paused slightly. Although Xuan Ying's voice was soft, he heard it clearly, and a warmth welled up in his heart.
Although she could be quite harsh when scolding people, other than that she really did match her cute appearance.
Su Cheng smiled at her, then left the classroom and headed for the stairs. As soon as he left, all the classmates began to discuss.
"They probably want to get Su Cheng's forgiveness, right?"
"That's the only possibility."
"Will he forgive them?"
"He probably will... after all, he doesn't have any background. What can he do even if he doesn't forgive them? He has no power to change the situation."
"Damn that Eddie..." Xuan Ying said, her face full of resentment.
"But we have the power."
At this moment, a very quiet girl who never spoke suddenly opened her mouth from the corner of the room. After saying this, she closed her mouth and didn't make another sound.
Her name was Li Guanqi.
True to her name, she observed silently like watching a game of chess.
She was the quintessential quiet, reserved girl.
But if you looked closely, you'd see that her features were well-proportioned, she was of average height, her skin was quite fine, and she had curves in all the right places - she was the epitome of a beautiful young woman.
At this moment, the whole class fell silent, and everyone's eyes turned towards that girl. She was the invisible girl of the class, usually unwilling to talk much with anyone, but today she had unexpectedly taken the initiative to speak.
"That's right, we have the power!"
This sentence seemed to awaken Zhao Yan, causing her to stand up excitedly.
"What's your idea? Quick, tell us!" Xuan Ying urged.
"Since we know Su Cheng will choose to forgive, and Eddie will most likely transfer to another class, we can spread this incident around and let the whole school know what Eddie has done. Then he won't have the face to stay in this school anymore."
Zhao Yan smiled at everyone and said, "With the abilities of everyone here, it shouldn't be difficult to clear Su Cheng's name, right?"
"Clear his name?"
"The confession maniac!"
"You mean Su Cheng's previous confessions were also instigated by Eddie?"
"What else could it be?"
"Are you sure? Do you have any concrete evidence?"
At this point, the class monitor stood up, his face full of surprise.
It was well known that the nature of this incident was quite different. If the previous incidents were also instigated by Eddie, then the consequences for Eddie could be devastating.
It's worth noting that Su Cheng had previously confessed her feelings to people including Ji Qingyi. If Eddie's behavior were to be exposed, his actions of going against the natural order would not only spell disaster for him but likely for the family he represents as well.
This kind of manipulation of one's master is simply unforgivable!
"Whether it's true or not, does it matter? Isn't he fond of spreading rumors and false accusations?"
After pondering for a moment, Zhao Yan continued, "Hmm... let him have a taste of the treatment Su Cheng experienced!"
Zhao Yan clearly wanted to push Eddie to the brink.
"Classmate Zhao Yan, this doesn't seem right. How would this behavior make us any different from Eddie?"
"Class president, you seem to be overlooking a crucial point. When Su Cheng confesses to someone, they would surely investigate her background thoroughly right away."
At this moment, the girl wearing rectangular glasses pushed them up her nose.
"What do you mean?"
"The people Su Cheng confessed to would naturally know it wasn't on Eddie's instructions. Zhao Yan's intention in doing this is simply to make Eddie feel panicked and afraid, as well as to clear Su Cheng's name. Why not do it?"
"But, isn't this behavior equally..."
"I think we should introduce the concepts of innate evil and innate goodness. When a group gathers for the power of good, it constitutes 'justice'. If a group gathers for the power of evil, then that group is 'wicked' and should be severely punished."
At this point, the bespectacled girl paused, then pushed up her rectangular glasses again. The lenses flashed with an eerie blue light. She then looked at the class president and said, enunciating each word: "This concept is called 'the law does not punish the masses'!"
"Of course, this concept is limited to school regulations."
Her speech undoubtedly reassured everyone.
"I'm willing to participate in this publicity campaign!"
Suddenly, a male student stood up, his face filled with determination.
"I'm in too!"
Xuan Ying and others quickly chimed in.
"You all?" The class president's expression changed, saying in disbelief.
"Count me in too, I know some senior students in the publicity department!"
"My sister is the head of the news society!"
"I... I..."
At this moment, the male classmate who had just poked Su Cheng with a pen also stood up, looking like he wanted to say something but couldn't. This drew everyone's attention to him.
"Well... my desk mate is the younger sister of the news society's president!"
As he said this, he put on a proud expression, causing the class to burst into laughter.
"But what about swimming class..."
"This is much more meaningful than swimming class!"
After saying this, he glanced at Zhao Yan again.
"Classmate Zhao Yan, don't you agree?"
"Of course." Zhao Yan nodded quickly, her face showing delight. "In that case, we don't need to vote. Those who want to help can join in. Is that okay?"
"Sure."
"No problem."
"Let's make a big scene!"
"I'm fired up!!"
"I'll take care of the news society!"
"I'll handle the internet!"
"I'm in charge of public opinion!"
"I'll spread the word!"
"I'll run errands!"
"I remember Eddie listed high blood sugar in his health condition."
"I have diabetes, I'll squirt him in the face later!"
"No, we can't let him have a sweet time!"
"Hahaha."
"Hehehe."
In an instant, the entire class erupted with voices as people eagerly stood up. The voices grew louder and louder, until the whole classroom was filled with all kinds of 'strange' shouts.
A few minutes later, only a handful of people were left in the classroom. The rest had already gone to participate in this publicity campaign.
The class president sighed and couldn't help but glance at Li Guanqi in the corner. This person was truly someone who, when silent, said nothing, but when she spoke, it was earth-shattering. With just one sentence, she had turned the whole situation around.
At this moment, Li Guanqi noticed the class president's gaze. She stood up, bowed to the class president, and said, "Class president, please take the class roster home with you in the future."
"Huh?"
The class president didn't understand what she meant and was momentarily stunned. Watching Li Guanqi leave the classroom, she finally realized.
Good heavens, she was a victim too.
Obviously, she had also been deceived by Eddie using Su Cheng's name, which was why she wanted revenge. Moreover, from Li Guanqi's demeanor, it seemed she was quite angry about what had happened to Su Cheng.
"Eddie even secretly looked at the class roster."
Thinking of this, the class president's face darkened.
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"Huh?"
Xuan Ying, walking with a group of people on the way to the news society, suddenly noticed an extra graceful figure beside her. This figure was none other than Li Guanqi.
"Li classmate, do you need something?"
Xuan Ying looked puzzled at Li Guanqi, who was now closely beside her, feeling a bit confused.
"Xuan classmate, there's something more suitable for you to do."
"What is it?"
Hearing this, Xuan Ying became interested and asked.
"Yesterday, I saw Eddie sneaking into the hospital suspiciously. I suspect his hidden ailment must be something embarrassing, so we could go check Eddie's medical records."
"Shall we go together then?"
Xuan Ying said with an expectant look.
"I was just about to go."
Li Guanqi nodded expressionlessly.
Soon, the two arrived at the school hospital building.
Flame City School Hospital is a large comprehensive hospital integrating medical treatment, health care, teaching, scientific research, and rescue. It boasts top medical experts and the most excellent physicians from both home and abroad. Moreover, it has the most advanced equipment and treatment techniques in the country and even the world. Therefore, besides students, many parents and others come here for medical treatment...
Even some dignitaries choose to make appointments and seek treatment here.
"It's in the Traditional Chinese Medicine department."
The two arrived at the hospital, and Li Guanqi told Xuan Ying.
"I'm so curious."
As Xuan Ying spoke, her beautiful eyes sparkled with an unusual light. Then, the two walked into the hospital together.
Arriving at the hospital front desk, after registering at the information desk, Xuan Ying and Li Guanqi headed towards the Traditional Chinese Medicine department.
"There's a doctor inside!"
Xuan Ying exclaimed in surprise, seeing a young female doctor sitting to one side, flipping through some documents.
"Isn't it normal for there to be doctors in a hospital?"
Li Guanqi continued, "Let's go in together. I need acupuncture treatment. You can take the opportunity to check the medical records in the file cabinet over there."
"You're getting treatment?"
"Yes, I'm ill."
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