Chapter 5

Xiao Chen opened his eyes, the sunlight from outside the window making him somewhat dizzy. He placed his hand on his forehead, his body feeling as if it had been crushed by a heavy weight. His waist ached and his back hurt. His neck was especially sore, and stiff from his tightened muscles.

Xiao Chens eyes flickered as he barely managed to prop himself up.

After getting out of bed, he went straight into the bathroom. But once he saw himself in the mirror, he jumped in fright. His swollen eyes were sunken in, but what made him unable to believe his sight were the scattered bruises, which were almost identical to kiss marks. He had just taken a glance, but he already appeared exhausted and hollowed.

He touched his neck, a little anxious.

His parents were executives at a foreign company, so they basically lived abroad. There was no one else in the house! He was certain that his parents hadnt returned yet!

Then who was it? And not to mention, he hadnt been the least bit aware when it all happened!

The doors and windows in the room were intact, and there were no traces of his stuff being overturned. There was nothing that was different than usual.

Wait! Thats not right!

Xiao Chen walked out of the room and smelled the faint aroma of food. His eyes widened, and he handily picked up a broom from beside him, changing into a defensive stance. He leaned against the wall and moved carefully into the kitchen, afraid that any sound would disturb the person in the kitchen.

However.

Xiao Chen looked around.

There was nobody.

He clenched the broom in his hand, his expression stiff, and even a little terrified.

The table was already set with many kinds of breakfast. There was bread, pho, and rice. Even a cup of milk was lovingly placed among the items. The milk was obviously freshly warmed, and still emitted heat. But he was unable to ignore the tender and beautiful rose arranged on the table.

Xiao Chens body slightly shook.

What does this mean? Does this mean that a stranger sneaked into his home while he was asleep, left dense kiss marks on his neck, and may have even done more?

And him! He didnt know anything!

As Xiao Chen thought about it, he didnt notice that the shadow under his feet was enveloped by a group of black shadows. That group of black shadows seemed extremely humanoid, and tightly embraced Xiao Chen in a gesture of absolute possession. At first glance, it was just like two people were inseparably entangled, even in death.

Senior!

His Senior!

The black shadow laughed silently.

Xiao Chen only returned to school at noon. When he suddenly fainted last time, it could be said that the students and teachers were very frightened. As the top student, he was brought up to be the focus and the face of the whole school. A lot of importance was attached to him, so he was allowed specifically to rest at home for a few more days.

After Xu Shengs case blew up, the school suppressed the news as soon as possible and hid the real reason for Xu Shengs suicide. It was passed off with a simple summary of depression and being bullied by classmates. The fact that Xu Sheng liked Xiao Chen was never included.

But that post about Xu Sheng was deleted by the school authorities a day after everything happened. The person who posted it also surfaced and was punished. However, the rest of Xu Shengs bullies were given nothing more than a lecture. They only stayed at home for a few days, later sending in a request for academic probation!

In order to protect the schools reputation, no rumors were allowed to leak out.

And when Xiao Chen knew the results of the schools handling of the bullies, he was so angry that his teeth itched! He immediately pulled people over to ask about the masterminds of the incident in the bathroom.

They were actually all Xu Shengs classmates! One was called Bai Qiaoqiao, and the other was called Wang Tong, who was actually Yellow Hair. He had bullied Xu Sheng in the cafeteria that day!

With Bai Qiaoqiao responsible for spreading word, Wang Tong led people to teach Xu Sheng a lesson in the bathroom.

Confucius once said: Repay enmity with good.

Who is joking, Confuciuss original words were:

If you repay enmity with good, how then will you repay good? Repay good with good, and repay enmity with justice

.

Xiao Chen knew that these things couldnt be left alone!

But even when it was all revealed, the perpetrators did not pay a lot. They were lectured, fined, detained for a few days, and then returned to the campus to continue to bully others! And those who were bullied could only endure the humiliation and swallow their insults. They would perennially experience unbearable bullying. They couldnt do anything as they were punched and kicked, slandered, ridiculed, and isolated! Because they understood that the more they fought back, the more terrifying the bullying would be! The result of this, with almost no exceptions, was that they were finally unable to withstand it, choosing instead to commit suicide.

Xu Sheng was not the first! And he will not be the last!

So, this matter must not be settled with just this!

Xiao Chen yawned, strolling on the sidewalk outside of school. The surrounding camphor trees cast mottled shadows. Beneath Xiao Chens feet, the dark mass slowly morphed into the shape of a heart. Wherever he went, the shadows became hearts. When he looked away, they even changed into flowers! A few tiny kittens observed the bizarre and strange shadows, and saw that Xiao Chen was in low spirits. They went up to play with him so he could cheer up.

If this startling occurrence met with anyone else, they would be scared out of their wits. Xiao Chens reaction was surprisingly calm.

He took deep breaths for two seconds, and his footsteps halted. He clenched his hands firmly as a bold idea formed in his mind. Probingly, he spoke towards the location of the trees shadow. Who are you? Are you human?

The shadow paused for a few moments, before transforming into a word, No.

Xiao Chen was slightly astonished, but afterwards, it became horror.

He hesitated as he thought of something. He continued to ask, The breakfast in my house was made by you?