Chapter 1879: Fried Eggs with Garlic

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So Im born to revolve around you?

Chu Boyang picked up the food on his plate and said calmly, Compared to before.

Yes. After reading so many books, you should know what self-awareness is. I know that Im scheming. If I do anything shameful one day, it will dirty your eyes. But more importantly, although Im not a good person, I still hate it when others criticize me. Even if its the truth, it wont do.

I dont want to hear others saying that Im shameless.

Chu Boyang watched as she pushed the onions aside with obvious disgust.

Her lips twitched slightly. I thought you didnt care about these?

So I deserve to be criticized? Ji Fengmian suddenly lost his appet.i.te and stuffed a few more mouthfuls of rice into his mouth. Whos not a human? I dont care, so anyone can hang something on me without any scruples?

Chu Boyang looked at her calmly. You can refute me. He slowly sent a mouthful of rice into his mouth. You must be feeling aggrieved because of what I said to you in the handicraft cla.s.s. If it wasnt for you, you can explain or prove your innocence

Ji Fengmian moved quickly and finished the dishes in no time. Other than the onions piled in the corner,

Theres no need! She placed her chopsticks on the table with some force. Since Ive already been so unbearable in all of your eyes, I might have to prove it again. Who am I proving my innocence to? Them? Or you? Which one of you is worthy?

Chu Boyangs clear eyes darkened.

It seems like youre indeed aggrieved.

Ji Fengmian stared at him for a while before suddenly standing up.

Youre right. Im not a saint. Its indeed unfair for me to suffer such injustice for no reason.

Chu Boyang finished the last mouthful of food. So, this is also a reason for you to prove your innocence.

Not enough! Ji Fengmian raised his voice and looked down at Chu Boyang with a cold smile. They accused me for no reason. How can it be as simple as proving my innocence?

She picked up her plate and pushed her chair away. They made me suffer, so I should make them suffer more than me. I have to thank you today. I suddenly realized that I have a bad taste. I cant be more interesting.

So, its best to be careful. Dont think that Im just saying that. Im very scheming. If I dont let it have some use, Ill be letting it down.

The entire canteen fell silent.

All the children looked at Ji Fengmian with confusion, disgust, and fear.

The reason why there werent many people around Ji Fengmian was because she was indeed scary.

Chu Boyang looked up at her. You dont care about the suspicions of others, but you have such a big reaction after I said it?

Ji Fengmian was stunned and his grip on the plate tightened.

After a moment of silence, she stared straight into his eyes and said frankly,

Because I feel that reading so many books cant make up for your brain that has been bitten by a dog. Its a little sad! After all, Ive known you for a long time. Now that I realize that Ive misjudged you from the beginning to the end, I feel that its a waste of my feelings!

Chu Boyang looked up at her. His usually expressionless face finally revealed some emotions.

His face was clearly not mature, but his anger was filled with tension.

Ji Fengmian suddenly felt happy. It was nothing more than poking at Chu Boyangs sore spot.

Seeing that something was amiss, Ji Qing stood up and walked towards them worriedly.

Sister Mian

Stop right there.

Ji Fengmian interrupted her coldly and glanced at her coldly. He picked up the plate and piled it at the corner.

She walked out of the canteen.

She looked like she wanted to do something.

Chu Boyang stood up with a frown and followed her.

Everyone in the cafeteria looked at each other before they followed suit.

When they went out, Ji Fengmian was by the flowerbed. He bent down and plucked all the lilies that had survived.

In front of everyone, including Chu Boyang and Ji Qing.

She even threw the flowers in front of Ji Qing.

Staring at Ji Qing, whose eyes were red and trembling, he said coldly,

Dont you like it? Take it. Ill give it to you. You can stay as long as you want.

The surrounding children couldnt help but criticize her.

Ji Fengmian continued to look at Ji Qing coldly. Ignorant and self-righteous. I do hate you.

Ignoring the discussions around her, she continued, I cant understand why you hide something when you hate someone. I hate you, so I naturally have to let you know. Otherwise, whats the point of me hating you?

As she spoke, she raised her chin at the flowers under Ji Qings feet. I hate you. So what if I plucked them? I dont have to do these things behind your back.

Turning to look at Chu Boyang, her face was full of sarcasm. I dont have the mood to play tricks with you. Im not worthy or worth it. If I do it openly, others will think that its me and criticize me. I wont feel aggrieved even if I suffer. If I do it secretly, others will also think that its me. In the end, Ill have to bear the reputation of being a scheming person who dares not to do it. Ill go around in circles and suffer the greatest humiliation. Am I crazy or stupid? What do I want?

No one understood what Ji Fengmian meant.

However, Chu Boyangs expression suddenly changed.

What was the point of going around in circles and suffering the greatest humiliation?

Indeed.

Ji Fengmian had never been a naive and stupid person. She shouldnt have done such a thankless task.

Ji Qing bent down and picked up the flowers. The surrounding students surrounded her.

Ji Fengmian looked coldly at the dense crowd and mocked.

The incident had attracted the attention of the director.

The children started talking at the same time. They talked about how Ji Fengmian had plucked all the flowers from the flower bed.

The dean was a little angry. Ive never said that Ji Fengmian was the one who did this. You dont have evidence. Its very irresponsible to accuse others like this. Do you know that? If its something you didnt do but youre determined, wont you feel aggrieved?

There was silence for a while.

But we clearly saw her circling the flowerbed in the past Who else could it be? How could such a beautiful flower be so heartless

The dean sighed. Those flowers werent deliberately destroyed by Ji Fengmian. The reason why they bloomed so beautifully is because of her. She has been taking care of them. Therefore, its impossible for her to destroy them. No one will easily destroy something they love.

There was an uproar.

How is that possible? Those flowers are clearly lovers

Its true that Ji Qing sowed the seeds, but if she was alone, there wouldnt be such a flouris.h.i.+ng flower

The children refused to give up. But she plucked all the flowers just now. Even if it wasnt her, she did ruin the things she loved

The director shook his head helplessly. Since she has decided to destroy it, it means that she really feels that theres no reason to continue loving those things. Or perhaps its not worth her love.

Chu Boyang, who had been standing silently at the side, suddenly blinked. He looked up at Ji Fengmian, but she didnt look at him.

The dean paused and looked at the teachers standing at the side. He said, In the afternoon cla.s.s, teach the children how to nurture lilies.

The teachers nodded and agreed.

Im taking leave.

Ji Fengmian patted the dirt off his hands and said, Director, Uncle Chu is bringing me out in the afternoon.

The director looked at her for a while before saying, Alright, you know a lot about cultivating lilies anyway.

Ji Fengmian pursed his lips. Please lend me your phone.

Come to my office.

Thank you.

Ji Fengmian thanked him and walked towards the office, brus.h.i.+ng past Chu Boyang expressionlessly.

Chu Boyangs fingers moved slightly, but Ji Fengmian had already walked away.

Compared to the other children in the orphanage, Ji Fengmians life was relatively good.

Uncle Chu had started doing business in Ping Cheng City in the past few years.

The business wasnt big. Other than giving some to the welfare inst.i.tute every year, she didnt hide anything from Ji Fengmian.

Although the director was also puzzled, he had never heard Uncle Chu mention this before.

Selfishly, she also felt that it was better to continue like this. This way, they could receive more funding every year.

Sometimes, Uncle Chu didnt attend Ji Fengmians birthday. Instead, every year after his birthday, he would come to the orphanage to give everyone an exquisite cake.

Needless to say, every child would be happy to eat the delicious cake.

That was enough.

It wasnt until the day of Ji Fengmians birthday that Chu Boyang appeared again.

At night, they played in the courtyard after dinner.

After the meal.

Ji Fengmian sat beside the flowerbed with a shovel in his hand.

There was dirt on the shovel and on her hands.

Her school uniform, which had been washed until it was slightly white, was clean. Her sleeves were rolled up at her elbows, and her slender and fair arms swayed as the shovel swayed.

She was bored and lazy.

Chu Boyang sat beside her and handed her a paper bag.

Ji Fengmian placed his hands behind his back and rested his chin on his wrist. He glanced at him but didnt take it.

Happy birthday.

Ji Fengmian pursed his lips and turned his head slightly to look at him. In terms of opportunism, you, Chu Boyang, are also outstanding. You gave me a gift on my birthday to express your goodwill? Should I treat this as a gift to apologize and please me, or a birthday gift?

Chu Boyang smirked. If its a gift to please you, will you accept it? If not, its a birthday gift.

Ji Fengmian sneered and tightened his grip on the shovel. He turned around and casually flipped through the soil in the flower bed.

No.

Chu Boyang stood up and squatted beside her. I felt guilty for misunderstanding you previously. I also feel the need to apologize to you solemnly.

Dont say anything about you in front of me.

Ji Fengmian spoke calmly as the shovel hit the soil.

It has nothing to do with me whether you feel guilty or not. On the contrary, Im quite happy to hear that.

Chu Boyang pursed his lips. Yes, I feel terrible As long as youre happy. Perhaps if you accept my apology, I might feel even more guilty for doubting a kind and magnanimous person like you.

Ji Fengmian laughed.

She turned to look at him and stared at his face for a while.

Her eyes were clear and bright, and her emotions were faint. It was impossible to tell what she was thinking.

After a long while, she suddenly smiled.

She turned around and sat down. Lets see what youre giving me.

She took the paper bag over.

She didnt seem to care anymore.

Had she forgiven him?

He sat down beside her and watched as she opened the paper bag. Ive checked the seeds of the lilies. Theyre six months old. Its not too late to plant them now.

The smile on Ji Fengmians face faded as he fiddled with a few seeds. Youre giving me these?

Chu Boyang nodded. Didnt you nurture those in the past? You should like them very much.

Ji Fengmian threw the seed into the paper bag. Ji Qing likes it more.

She probably likes more than lilies.

Ji Fengmian was silent for a while. Do you know how to plant flowers?

Chu Boyang pondered for a while, looking uncertain.

I attended an afternoon cla.s.s last time, but I didnt put it into practice.

Ji Fengmian stuffed the paper bag into his hand.

She pointed to a nearby flower bed and said, Ill give that plot of land to you. You can plant it yourself.

Chu Boyang was puzzled. Then what do you want to plant here?

Ji Fengmian stared at the loose soil on the flower bed and fell silent for a few seconds. It took too long for the lilies to bloom. Its been two to three months. I dont have that much time and patience.

Chu Boyang looked at her. Its not like Ive never done it before.

Ji Fengmian turned his head and looked at him calmly. Can I not want it? I spent so much effort to nurture it, but in the end, it became someone elses favorite? Its a little disgusting.

Chu Boyan frowned.

Ji Fengmian turned around and heaved a sigh of relief. Arent you the apology gift you gave me? Cant you be a little more sincere? Is it a grievance to let you plant it?

This sounded like Ji Fengmians style.

Chu Boyang nodded. Indeed, this is more sincere.

As he spoke, he took out a shovel and walked to another flower bed to loosen the soil.

Remember, I planted this jar of flowers to apologize to you.

Ji Fengmian nodded. Ill remember.

You havent answered my question.

Chu Boyang pressed on.

What?

Why did you vacate that s.p.a.ce?

Ji Fengmian didnt say anything and ran into the canteen. When he came out, he was carrying a basin.

These garlic have sprouted. Its a pity to throw them away. I want to eat stir-fried eggs with garlic sprouts.

[I cant say that Im relieved, but you should be able to tell something, right?]