I Get Stronger When Called Up - Chapter 14

As soon as the whole class heard this tone, they knew that something was wrong. Usually, Xue Baogai would return to the office first, drop off his briefcase, and then come to the classroom. Today, from his demeanour, it was clear that he had come in a hurry because he couldn’t contain his anger about something.

Liu Meimei, Fang Qimai’s classmate, was nervous about him. But Fang Qimai calmly put down his backpack. He had been in similar situations many times before and was unperturbed.

Xue Baogai shouted angrily, “I’ve told you many times that you can’t have a relationship! It will interfere with your studies! Look around, what time is it? There are only 98 days left until the college entrance exam! In these last three crucial months, you’re going to date?”

His words immediately woke up the sleepy classmates.

“Wow, such explosive news in the morning!”

“Oh my, who is Brother Mai dating? Is it someone from our class?”

“Who could it be? I’m so curious!”

“This is like a little cow ringing the doorbell – absolutely unbelievable!”

Hearing this, Liu Meimei suddenly felt a rush of joy and then became shy. Could it be that Maimai had publicly acknowledged our relationship? She looked at Fang Qimai lovingly and said softly, “When the mountains have no edges and heaven and earth are united, only then will I dare to end our relationship! For you, I am willing to accept everyone’s judgement and condemnation of us!

“End it, you idiot!” Fang Qimai was at a loss for words. He hadn’t done anything, so how did this turn into a date? Besides, Old Xue had received the news immediately, which meant that someone was up to no good. But in general, he did not like to explain himself.

Being accused of dating didn’t affect him much.

“Fang Qimai, you admit it, don’t you? You have nothing to say now, do you?”

“Teacher, I haven’t admitted anything, but if you want to believe unfounded rumours, then I really have nothing to say.”

“Unfounded rumours? I have proof!”

With that, Xue Baogai walked over to Fang Qimai and pulled out his phone.

There were seven or eight photos on the phone of Fang Qimai riding his 28-inch bicycle with Xiao Bixue last night.

It was unclear who had taken them.

Could it have been Old Guo from the security bureau?

No, Fang Qimai knew him well; Old Guo was straightforward and would say things directly, so he wouldn’t secretly take photos of him or report him to Xue Baogai.

Besides, the photos looked like they had been taken near the school gate.

Old Guo was in the security room when Fang Qimai passed by several times last night.

So he looked at Class Rep Li Hongzhe.

Could that guy really be so bored that he would follow me around until this late at night just to take a few pictures to frame me?

Li Hongzhe’s eyes immediately lit up.

The classmates crowded closer to this side.

They finally saw who the female lead was!

“Wow… Fang Qimai is actually dating School Beauty Xiao…”

“Huh? No way, really?”

“Don’t say that, that 28-inch bike looks pretty cool.”

“It’s just like Little Cow on a power line – impressive with a flash!”

…

Liu Meimei was furious. How could my Maimai ride with Xiao Bixue?

Xiao Bixue even tugged at my Maimai’s clothes! Ah! I can’t stand it anymore!

Xue Baogai shouted angrily, “Everyone, go back to your seats!

Then he scolded, “Xiao Bixue, is this how you behave as a model student? Every year you’re on the list of those who actively participate in learning from Lei Feng, and you pull a stunt like this?”

Xiao Bixue was taken aback; she had been curious about who Fang Qimai was with.

For some reason, she felt a little regretful.

Who would have thought that the female lead in this incident was actually her?

“Xiao Bixue’s Confusion Value: +10”

“Ah… Teacher, it’s not like that…”

“Enough! You’ll all miss class today, call your parents immediately!”

“Teacher, we’re not going out…”

Xiao Bixue had a strong sense of pride, and being wronged like this made her eyes turn red.

At the same time, many of her classmates, including some of the boys who were in love with her, were whispering and pointing.

“Tch, that girl told me she just wants to study and isn’t interested in dating; it’s all an excuse!”

“She’s usually so distant; I didn’t expect her to be like this…”

“If you dare to do it, why not admit it? People like that are likely to be promiscuous later on~”

“Who’s greener, the Class Rep or Brother Jian?”

…

The whole class was buzzing with discussion, having stumbled into a scandal so early in the morning, leaving them wanting more.

“Alright, let’s start our morning reading!”

Xue Baogai turned back to the podium to get his things.

Li Hongzhe suddenly felt sorry for Xiao Bixue, but he didn’t regret it.

That’s right, last night he had stayed at the school gate until after ten o’clock, secretly taking pictures with his mobile phone and sending them to Xue Baogai.

He had to do this to teach Fang Qimai a lesson, to deal him a blow that would make him keep his distance from Xiao Bixue.

Xiao Bixue laid her head on the desk and began to cry quietly.

Her image as a model student had completely crumbled today.

From her childhood until now, she had never been scolded by a teacher for doing something wrong.

Neither had her parents ever called her for such a reason, and today her self-esteem couldn’t take it anymore.

Fang Qimai ran his fingers through his hair and sighed, “Ah, women are so annoying.

He hated to see women cry.

It didn’t matter if others wronged him, but he wouldn’t allow anyone to continue to slander Xiao Bixue when he knew the truth.

At that moment, Xue Baogai was getting ready to leave the classroom.

Fang Qimai asked, “Sure, Xiao Bixue rode on my bike last night, but does riding together mean we’re dating? By that logic, kissing would definitely lead to pregnancy. So the question is, if everyone can kiss, how come there are so many people in the world who can’t get pregnant?”

Oh? Does this scandal go on and on?

Fang Qimai’s words were quite sharp…

Xue Baogai stopped in his tracks and glared angrily, “Fang Qimai, what are you trying to stir up?”

Fang Qimai replied, “Nothing much, I just want to ask, is the back seat of a bicycle only for couples?”

“You…”

At this, everyone felt that there might be a twist in the situation?

The Confusion Value rose in waves.

Fang Qimai continued, “Some paparazzi with dark hearts are sneaky and treacherous, they like to take things out of context and use a few pictures to create a narrative. Teacher, I trust that someone as wise as you wouldn’t listen to such people, would you? Besides, we all know who this paparazzo is, don’t we?

Xiao Bixue wiped away her tears and raised her head.

The situation was indeed as Fang Qimai had said.

Xue Baogai adjusted his glasses and thought quietly.

A few photos couldn’t prove anything.

And they weren’t intimate photos.

Not to mention that Li Hongzhe is the son of Vice Principal Li; he usually likes to show off and has always been my capable assistant. His feedback on the class situation has always been true and accurate, but in this matter, was I too hasty? Maybe I trusted him too much.

In general, in situations like this, I would listen to more opinions from the class representatives before making a decision. But I can’t blame myself; the school rules are clear – it is absolutely forbidden for students to date. Although the seniors are basically adults, they are at a critical moment, on the cusp of the college entrance examination, and they have to prioritise their studies.

Whatever feelings they may have, they can express them after the exams. At the same time, I am worried about what the headmaster would do if he found out, and I am afraid he might impose punishments.

So when Li Hongzhe sent me a message last night, I was immediately angry. And then there’s Xiao Bixue; she’s always been good, so she shouldn’t be doing this. Could I have accused her wrongly?