Chapter 154 The Little White Flower
Ye Yage looked at her elder brother mournfully, thinking about her future life, and hoped he would help her after this matter was resolved.
"Brother, how will you arrange for me after this is over?"
Ye Mu'en didn't even lift his eyelids, smoking a cigarette he just got from his sister while riding his bike.
"We'll talk about it after it's over, it mainly depends on your performance."
Ye Yage understood instantly and sighed in her heart. She was going to let her uncle down. She hoped he wouldn't blame her.
It hadn't been long after Ye Shenge arrived at school before it was time for class. The homeroom teacher walked in with a timid girl.
"Everyone, quiet down. Let me introduce you. This is classmate He Yiyi, who just transferred to our school. I hope you will all help each other in the future."
He Yiyi nervously clutched her backpack straps with both hands. Her voice was trembling and very soft.
"Hello classmates, I am He Yiyi. Nice to meet you all."
Ye Shenge clapped her hands gently with everyone else to welcome her but didn't pay much attention.
"Shenge, you haven't been to class for more than ten days. Were you hospitalized again?"
Chen Tangtang was helpless about her friend's health. How could she have time to study properly if this continued?
Ye Shenge propped up her book and whispered.
"I wasn't sick this time. I found my biological parents."
"Really!"
Chen Tangtang's exclamation was a little loud, causing the teacher at the podium to look their way. Ye Shenge pretended not to see it, put down her book, and began to read diligently.
Meanwhile, Zhang Ling, sitting in the back, stared intently at Ye Shenge. This wild child was wearing new clothes again. The imbalance in her heart made her forget the shadow of being beaten by her grandmother.
The new classmate, He Yiyi, also glanced at Ye Shenge. They were sitting in the same row and could clearly see this exceptionally beautiful classmate.
As soon as the class ended, Chen Tangtang pulled Ye Shenge out of the classroom.
"Shenge, you really found your family?"
"Yes, I found them."
"That's great! Are they treating you well?"
Ye Shenge smiled and nodded, looking at her first friend in this world. Well, she could only be considered a friend, as they hadn't known each other for long, but her personality was quite likable.
"That's good. Shenge, you're not alone anymore."
Chen Tangtang suddenly stepped forward and hugged Ye Shenge. This made Ye Shenge freeze for a moment, feeling a little touched.
"Thank you, Tangtang. I have a home now too. How about I treat you to lunch?"
"Really? I'll buy the tickets, and you pay, how about that?"
Ye Shenge was quite surprised. She didn't want to take advantage of her, which showed good character.
"No need. I said I'm treating, so I'll pay for everything. My mother gave me a lot of pocket money."
The two walked back, chatting and laughing. As soon as Ye Shenge turned around, she was bumped into. After regaining her balance, she saw who had bumped into her.
"Haven't you learned your lesson yet?"
Ye Shenge patted her shoulder as if dusting off something dirty.
Zhang Ling's eyes turned red with anger at Ye Shenge's calm expression and tone.
"It wasn't intentional. Is it necessary to make such a fuss?"
"Heh, then try to be 'unintentional' with me and see what happens."
Zhang Ling could no longer hold back. Even if she was beaten at home again, she had to vent.
"Ye Shenge, what right do you have to threaten someone like this? Just because you're an orphan?"
Chen Tangtang finally couldn't stand it anymore. She went forward and bumped Zhang Ling, knocking her directly to the ground.
"Ouch, why were you in front of me? I'm so sorry, it was unintentional." Chen Tangtang said, then winked at Ye Shenge.
This was the second time Zhang Ling had been humiliated at school. She stood up and was about to lunge at Ye Shenge, but someone grabbed her before she could.
"Cla-classmate, Tangtang didn't do it on purpose. We're all classmates, don't be angry."
He Yiyi's voice trembled, but she summoned all her courage to hold back Zhang Ling.
"I don't need you to manage me."
Zhang Ling shoved He Yiyi away, and He Yiyi fell directly to the ground.
"Ah!"
Chen Tangtang and Ye Shenge rushed to help He Yiyi up. They saw that her elbow was scraped and bleeding.
"Zhang Ling, if you're going crazy, don't do it at school. This isn't your home, and you can't do whatever you want here."
Other classmates who had witnessed the entire scene also started to criticize Zhang Ling. Zhang Ling, who already felt wronged, burst into tears and ran away covering her face.
"Classmate He Yiyi, you're injured. Let's take you to the school clinic to apply some medicine."
Chen Tangtang felt a little guilty. This had nothing to do with He Yiyi, and now she was injured.
Ye Shenge had remained silent the entire time. Was this timid girl truly brave?
"No need, it doesn't hurt. I can just rinse it with water later."
He Yiyi said, but tears welled up in her eyes, and she put on a show of enduring the pain.
"Let's go, it's better to get it checked."
Ye Shenge finally spoke. She couldn't think everyone was bad. But she didn't think being vigilant was wrong.
Hearing Ye Shenge speak, He Yiyi finally showed a smile.
"Classmate Ye, you're so beautiful."
Looking at He Yiyi, who was crying but smiling, Ye Shenge instantly felt that she was a little white flower, but she wasn't sure if it was a real or fake one.
"Thank you, let's go quickly."
When they arrived at the school clinic, Chen Tangtang watched carefully. Ye Shenge leaned against the door, unsure of what to do. It was troublesome; she still didn't know how to interact with strangers.
The injury wasn't serious, and a simple application of red medicine would suffice. Ye Shenge could only take out a dime to pay the school doctor.
"Thank you, both of you. Can I be friends with you?"
"Of course."
Before Ye Shenge could speak, Chen Tangtang answered first.
However, He Yiyi kept looking at Ye Shenge, wanting her answer.
"Mm."
Upon receiving Ye Shenge's answer, He Yiyi happily shed tears again. This made Ye Shenge frown slightly. She didn't like people like this.
The morning passed quickly. Zhang Ling had disappeared somewhere again.
Ye Shenge suddenly felt that school wasn't that great. She felt there were too many troubles, and this wasn't the quiet learning environment she needed.
"Shenge, let's go. I'm so hungry."
Ye Shenge looked at Chen Tangtang's chubby figure and shook her head with a smile.
"Let's go, I'll treat you to a meal at the state-run restaurant."
"Oh, great! I haven't been to a state-run restaurant in a long time."
The two walked quickly towards the school gate. Ye Shenge would not be returning at noon, and A Can would notify her family.
But they hadn't walked far when He Yiyi's voice reappeared.
"Shenge, Tangtang, where are you going? Aren't you eating at school?"
He Yiyi jogged to catch up with them, looking so weak she seemed unable to breathe. Ye Shenge felt that this person was even weaker than her, the real patient.
"Yes, Shenge is treating me to dinner today, so we won't be eating at school."
"Can I join you? I'll pay for myself."
"This..."
Chen Tangtang looked at Ye Shenge. She couldn't make this decision.