Xin Yu simply looked at Xu Hui, her eyes filled with an unprecedented indifference.
Only one question lingered in her mind—why?
She, Gao Min, and Xu Hui were strangers who had ended up in the same dormitory by chance. Even though she had never lived in a dormitory before because of her connection with Mu Yichuan, it shouldn't have created any deep-seated hatred between them!
How much must Xu Hui hate her to give her number to the gang leader, causing so many people to beat her up?
Seeing Mu Jian about to take Xu Hui away, Xin Yu spoke up, "Do you know? The saddest thing for me wasn't that you sold my number to someone else and sent me embarrassing messages, nor was it being beaten up and hospitalized by so many people, but watching them destroy my sketchbooks.
"You also studied architectural design, and I think you also like to draw. These sketchbooks are like my children. I drew them day and night, only to have them torn up in an instant." "
After Xin Yu finished speaking, she noticed Xu Hui's hand, which was hanging by her side, pause. Then she slowly turned around. "A painting can be repainted, but what about the person?"
"Who?" Xin Yu was puzzled. She had only been at Dongdu University for a little over two months, and aside from classes, she had spent almost all her time entangled with Mu Yichuan. How could she possibly have time to ruin someone?
"Xu Bo, have you forgotten?"
Xin Yu frowned. "Who is Xu Bo?"
She had never heard of him before!
Judging from the name, he was a relative of Xu Hui?
"You—" Xu Hui was also a little confused. Xin Yu seemed genuinely unaware, but before she could speak, Gao Min interrupted her.
"Xin Yu, how could you forget? Xu Bo is the one who confessed to you at the classroom door last time, and was later chased away by your senior, Cheng Che." A glint of shrewdness flashed in Gao Min's eyes. She was determined to expose Xin Yu's naive and innocent nature.
Ah!
So the boy with acne was named Xu Bo…
"He stole someone else's necklace for you, and you were the one who reported him to the police!" Gao Min accused, her eyes darting towards Xin Yu, but actually fixed on Mu Yichuan.
"Gao Min, you really know everything about me!" Xin Yu raised an eyebrow, calculating Gao Min's motives, then turned to Xu Hui and said, "I really don't know Xu Bo, and as for why he stole something and gave it to me, I have no idea."
"Didn't you tell her you liked necklaces?"
"Interesting." Before anyone could react, Qiu Zhi coldly remarked, touching his nose.
Xin Yu simply said, "I have a boyfriend, why would I tell Xu Bo about this?" "Besides, she doesn't even like those fancy necklaces! Who's trying to smear her?!"
When Mu Yichuan heard the word "boyfriend," he looked up, his eyes shining like black sapphire, almost unsettling.
Xu Hui shuddered, realizing she'd been tricked.
Yes, with such a god-like boyfriend, what couldn't she have?
"I'm sorry." After a long silence, Xu Hui lowered her head deeply.
"Never mind, it's nothing serious. Let them go back." Xin Yu looked up slightly at Mu Yichuan. Things had come to this point; she didn't want to pursue it further or make a bigger scene. After all, she still needed to work at Dongdu University.
Gao Min froze, staring at Mu Yichuan's eyes full of doting affection. It almost drove her crazy!
She'd already mentioned flowers, confessed her feelings, and mentioned Cheng Che—why did he still believe Xin Yu so much?!
"Professor Mu!" She had to fight for herself!
"Your name is Gao Min?" Mu Yichuan's indifferent gaze swept over, lazy yet sharp.
Gao Min nodded frantically upon hearing this, "Yes, it's me!"
"Was it you who asked me the question last time?"
"Yes!" Her voice was as loud as a bell.
She truly hadn't expected that the esteemed Ninth Master would know her name and remember her!
"Zero for this semester."
...!"
Gao Min was momentarily speechless, seemingly not understanding Mu Yichuan's words at all, standing there blankly.
Why was this happening?!
"Zero?" Qiu Zhi slowly walked towards Mu Yichuan, "Ninth Brother, when did you become so merciful? Shouldn't such noise be given a negative 100?"
"Then I'll ask Principal Sui if there's such a system." Mu Yichuan waved his hand coldly.
The entire ward fell silent. Xin Yu lowered her head and whispered, "Don't you think handling things this way will alert the enemy?" She was now increasingly certain that someone was pulling the strings behind the scenes.
Ignoring Qiu Zhi's presence, Mu Yichuan lifted Xin Yu's chin with his slender fingers, his dark eyes gleaming. "Don't you believe me?"
Believe? She hadn't even considered that word…
"You orchestrated all of this? You deliberately made a scene?" She frowned slightly, confused. "To find out who's behind it all?"
"No, I just couldn't bear to see you being bullied."
"…" Xin Yu's face flushed red. She slapped his hand away and awkwardly turned to Qiu Zhi. "When can I be discharged?"
Qiu Zhi raised an eyebrow. "I don't care about torturing single people, what are you embarrassed about!"
Xin Yu's lips twitched. These two were working together so well; no wonder Gao Min's face had turned pale when she left.
"You…you wouldn't really give Gao Min zero points, would you?" "
Mu Yichuan reached out and tapped Xin Yu's head, glaring at her with displeasure.
"I suggest you stay a little longer," Qiu Zhi said, crossing his arms and taking a step back to stand at the foot of the bed. "Otherwise, my hospital will refuse you entry in the future."
Damn it!
Does he think she wants to come?!
"Tell Mu Jian what you want to eat later." With that, Mu Yichuan and Qiu Zhi left.
Xin Yu pouted. This was clearly a secret conversation between the two of them!
Was it about the mastermind behind it all?
She had a feeling Mu Yichuan knew, but he wasn't telling her.
Xin Yu tilted her head and looked out the window. The setting sun's rays streamed in. Another day had passed. She picked up her phone, hesitating.
Finally, she dialed Liu Shuihan's number.
"Hello, this is Xin Yu. Is your hand alright?" Xin Yu felt a little embarrassed. Thinking about that dream made her even more uneasy, as if she had betrayed him.
"Ayu?" "!" Liu Shuihan on the other end was flattered. "I'm fine, how about you?"
Heaven knows how much he wanted to see her, to be by her side and take care of her!
"I'm fine too, but you'd better go to the hospital for a check-up and have your wound treated to prevent infection."
"Ayu..." Liu Shuihan murmured gently, "Uncle Xin came to see me just now, I explained everything to him—"
"What did you explain to him!" Xin Yu said angrily. She knew her father best; he wouldn't believe her. "You don't need to pay attention to him anymore, and you don't need to care about what he said."
Liu Shuihan paused. Even his matchmaking efforts were being ignored?
"Ayu, Uncle Xin said—" He'll come to see you tomorrow."
"I'm hanging up now." Xin Yu hung up the phone directly, looking at Mu Yichuan who came in with a silly grin. "Why are you back so soon?"
"Because I knew you'd be behind my back."
"Behind your back? Pshaw." "Xin Yu spat out a single word through gritted teeth, expressing her disdain.
"Didn't you call Liu Shuihan behind my back?"
"..." Xin Yu's eyes widened in shock. How did he know?!
Without a word, she jumped out of bed and began searching Mu Yichuan's body. Had he planted some kind of listening device on her?
He chuckled softly, reaching out to pull Xin Yu close, his warm breath brushing against her neck. "You lost."
"I lost?!" Xin Yu struggled free, tilting her head back and pointing to her own nose. "I lost?! I have nothing to do with him! I could have said you lost!"
"I did so much," he reminded her.
"..." Xin Yu's bright eyes darted around. "The bet...it lasted for six months!" Mu Yichuan reached out and ruffled her hair. Xin Yu grabbed his hand. "However..."
She continued to ingratiate herself, "Given how much you want to win, I can give you two opportunities to increase your chances."
"Oh?" He raised an eyebrow, not exposing her little scheme.
"First, tell me who the mastermind is."
"And the second?" Mu Yichuan wasn't being led by the nose.
"Answer the first one first." Xin Yu acted cute and coquettish, but seeing he wasn't moved, she huffed, "Second, I need to go to Beishi. If you're busy, just promise me you'll go."
It's best not to go with her!
"Set a time, tell me, and I'll go with you." Mu Yichuan readily agreed to this one.
"And the first one?" Xin Yu held up her index finger, squinted her eyes, and said generously, "That's a good opportunity too!" "
Mu Yichuan bent down and scooped Xin Yu up, kissing her.
"You... um... what are you doing?" Xin Yu pushed away the aggressive man, "A sneak attack, points deducted!"
"Points deducted, but we're back to square one, you still lose."
After saying that, he stopped talking and continued his aggressive advances.
He only released her when Xin Yu couldn't take it anymore, looking into her dazed eyes, he hugged her tightly.
"Ayu, this is the last time..."
"Huh?" She didn't hear clearly, what last time?
He won't kiss her anymore, great!
Whether Mu Yichuan had his own plan or listened to Qiu Zhi's bad advice, the next day, even though the bruises on Xin Yu's body had subsided, he still wouldn't let her leave the hospital.
"So boring!" Xin Yu lay straight on the bed, then nimbly rolled over, picked up her sketchbook, and started drawing.
Tap tap tap.
She had just turned around when she almost fell off the bed.
"Why are you here!" Xin Yu glared at her father. What was he doing here? Was he here to frame her again?
"What kind of attitude is this!" Hearing his daughter's tone, Xin's father was also angry. "I'm your father, I've come to see you, what? You're planning to kick me out!"
Xin Yu leaned against the headboard, her eyes lowered, her brows furrowed, and she remained silent.
"I've come to ask you, what happened to your blind date with Shui Han last time?"
Xin Yu clenched her fists tightly. She hadn't even questioned him, yet he had the nerve to come and ask her!
"I really didn't know you learned to play matchmaker."
"Xin Yu!" Xin's father said coldly. "I'm your father!"
"So you think you have the right to order me around?" How ridiculous.
"Didn't you always like Liu Shui Han?" Xin's father restrained himself, but couldn't help but adopt a condescending tone.
Xin Yu stared, suppressing the roar and confusion in her heart. What did he mean by this?
"I don't remember anything." "Just as your sister said, you've forgotten your roots after climbing the social ladder!"
...!
Xin Yu was so angry she stood up. If it weren't for the fact that he was her elder, she would have definitely dealt with him by force!