After listening to Meng Huange’s confession, Zhang Shiyu silently scratched her head and said in confusion,
“… A misunderstanding? Really? Is this something the Old Boss would do?”
“Caw caw, Miss Wanli is really kind. I knew all her usual coldness was just an act. She’s actually a gentle and good person…”
Wen Manman placed her palm in front of her nose and sniffled lightly twice.
Even Du Xinxin’s expression grew subtly complicated, her eyes towards Meng Huange filled with a tinge of hesitation.
“… The things you just said, are you serious?”
“Of course.”
Meng Huange’s perfectly calm smile showed no cracks, nor the slightest hesitation.
“Bet.”
Du Xinxin stuffed the notepad back into her sleeve, then gestured to the two people behind Meng Huange to come over, and the three of them formed a circle.
“What do we do? Do you think what she said is true?”
“I think it sounds pretty touching, doesn’t seem acted.”
“Then… let’s really entrust it to her.”
Less than ten seconds later, Du Xinxin pushed the other two aside with a grim expression and then looked Meng Huange in the eye, sighing heavily.
“… Fine, Meng Huange, you win.”
Du Xinxin pulled a crumpled note out of her pocket, stepped forward two paces, and stuffed the note into Meng Huange’s hand.
“Since that’s the case, during the fourth period P.E. class today, remember to go to this classroom. You’ll be there alone.”
“This is…”
Meng Huange raised her hand, staring at the note in her palm, frowning slightly.
“Hehe, come or not, it’s up to you. Just don’t regret it.”
With those harsh words, Du Xinxin turned her head, waved at the other two, and started walking away.
“Hey? Where are you going, Potato Thunder? Class is about to start, right?”
“And didn’t you just say there’s no problem? What if Meng Huange really doesn’t come? Then we’d make the Old Boss wait for nothing…”
“Can you guys keep your voices down?”
Du Xinxin shook her fist at the two, then turned back, glaring fiercely at Meng Huange.
“Fourth period! Make sure you come! Or you’ll definitely regret it!”
With that, Du Xinxin grabbed the sleeves of the other two and strode towards the corner ahead.
Watching them walk away, Meng Huange pondered for a moment before slipping the note into her pocket.
If I don’t go, will I really make Su Xiaoli wait for an entire class…?
For some reason, her heart suddenly felt light and buoyant, as if it might leap out of her chest at any moment.
At the same time, around the corner of the corridor, the black-haired girl who had been secretly watching the whole situation since the start no longer felt so relaxed.
She had thought she had made Meng Huange cry and thus felt a bit apologetic, but bound by her Villainess Persona, Su Wanli couldn’t bring herself to lower her guard and treat Meng Huange kindly.
However, the girl who had just cried because of her was now clinging tightly behind her, making Su Wanli’s mood anything but calm.
What should I do? What exactly should I do now…?
If this were a heroine in a drama, she would have turned around, pulled Meng Huange into a hug, and said, “Silly girl, why are you crying? Your tears are making your eyes taste salty instead of sweet.”
No, that’s too cheesy and totally breaks character. If it were me, I’d say, “Get lost and stand on your head over there; that way your tears won’t fall.”
Ugh.
No, don’t laugh at such jokes, not now! When will this cursed Debuff finally end?
I beg you, Meng Huange, please don’t follow me for now. Let’s wait until my Debuff is over before dealing with anything…
Finally, after Su Wanli glanced back for the sixth time, Meng Huange’s figure was gone from behind her.
She had been firmly blocked in the middle of the corridor by her three loyal underlings.
Right, the Old Boss had just assigned them a Bullying Mission last period, saying the results had to be seen by noon. Now should be the time to act.
Since Meng Huange was trapped, it was best to hurry and get away from her, wait for my Debuff to end, then come back…
But just as Su Wanli turned into a dark corner, her heart suddenly grew heavy.
This is school bullying, after all.
If Meng Huange really got seriously hurt by them…
No, I have to believe Meng Huange. She won’t be caught up by something this small.
Maybe the moment I turn around, my three underlings will have already fallen?
Hurry up, Su Wanli. Stop making trouble for yourself!
… She glanced back slightly. It’s fine; the mastermind often returns to the scene anyway. Just a quick look!
Biting her lip, Su Wanli quietly peeked around the corner toward Meng Huange’s direction.
Xiao Fen and Da Zhuang stood on either side behind Meng Huange, while Potato Thunder was in front, holding a square notepad with a serious expression, muttering something seriously.
What… is this?
The last time Su Wanli saw a similar scene was when the big aunt with red sleeves was catching people on the street for a census.
No way, is this their Bullying Plan?
Or is this just the verbal abuse part, and the real action is about to start?
Something’s off; as they chatted, Potato Thunder’s expression darkened further. He waved the other two back to his side.
… Are they finally going to make a move?
Looking at the heroine’s sufficient combat power, I’d have to step in myself, using the excuse of “Don’t escalate things” to stop the three…
— Of course, that plan was completely scrapped.
Du Xinxin only stepped forward to hand Meng Huange a note, then left with the others, leaving Meng Huange and Su Wanli standing there full of questions.
What’s this move?
Could these little punk girls have learned the art of baiting, deliberately showing little hostility, then luring Meng Huange to some strange place to do something irreversible?
Phew, thank goodness it’s Meng Huange. She wouldn’t fall for such a low-level trick.
Su Wanli silently exhaled and then turned, patting her chest.
“Hey? Old Boss, you’re here. We’ve already taken care of things.”
Suddenly, a hand tapped her shoulder from behind without warning.
Su Wanli instinctively turned around, facing the three who had just bullied Meng Huange.
“Hey? Taken care of? What do you mean? You mean the thing I told you earlier?”
“Yeah, following your orders, we helped you lure Meng Huange out. It’s during the fourth period class. When the time comes, just go to our usual spot.”
Xiao Fen bent over slightly and pulled a note from Potato Thunder’s pocket, placing it into Su Wanli’s hand.
“See?”
“Don’t worry, Old Boss. No one will pass by there. Besides, the P.E. teacher usually just calls attendance during the fourth period, then it’s free activity time. We’ll mark your attendance for you!”
Da Zhuang nodded at Su Wanli.
“Yeah, we’ve got everything you wanted ready. We’ll let her go, and when the time comes, you just have to show them what you’re made of.”
“… Show them what I’m made of?”
Before Su Wanli could react to what they meant, they all stood up and left, giving her a thumbs-up from afar.
“Come on, Old Boss, this time, you’ve got to let that Meng Huange see your power!”