Chapter 98: Empty Cave Does Not Invite Wind 2

  Cao Qiang and Dai Junyi returned to their seats, the murmurs in the class subsided a bit, but there were still people whispering from time to time, even turning their heads to glance at Cao Qiang. Some busybodies saw that the bag on Cao Qiang's desk was finally taken by Dai Junyi, and couldn't help but stir up another round of discussion and speculation. I returned to the classroom feeling relieved, thinking that this matter had been resolved perfectly, without realizing that it was just a calm before the storm.

  It's been several days, and I've noticed that the students around me are pointing at me, whispering to each other. Even when I'm walking on the school path, some boys and girls look at me with strange eyes. Although it's true that I entered this school as the top student from N city, it's natural for everyone to be curious about me. But it's been over half a month already, and I've never felt like my classmates' gazes were so weird before. Could they all be slow-witted? Unlikely. There must be some problem, something that happened without me noticing, and it probably has something to do with me. (Xiao Xiao Nan, you're just realizing this now? This matter isn't just somewhat related to you - you're the female lead of the whole incident, and you're the target of all the rumors.)

  For more than half a month, I got along with my classmates in the class, so when the class was over, I clearly felt that Li Qiaoqiao had something to say to me, but in the end she didn't say it out loud, as if there was some unspoken secret. And Gan Lingling was sarcastic towards me, saying: "Nan Xixi, really didn't expect you to be so capable, even the famous ice mountain was melted by you, and I heard it was two mountains, unbelievable! Unbelievable!" As she spoke, she circled around me, as if trying to figure out something, "I really didn't know that I had a master sitting next to me, I really need to learn from you."

  Gan Lingling is acting crazy again today, speaking nonsense. I really can't understand her. (Nan Xiaoxiao, Nan Xiaoxiao, are you too forgetful? Have you forgotten what Wang Xiaoxiao told you?) Forget it, I won't bother with these weird people anymore.

  At the end of the fifth class, when most of my classmates had left, Hou Jingya pulled me aside and said, "Xiao Xiao, did you really do that?"

  I said unclearly: "What do you mean I really did that? What's the meaning of that, can't you just speak directly?" Wu Hanwen also walked over, his facial expression a bit stiff. He said: "Xiao Xiao, Hou Jingya is asking if you're really having an early romance and still two-timing."

  What? I thought I was hallucinating. Am I dating? Am I playing with people's feelings by being in a relationship with two people at the same time? No way, that's hilarious. No wonder Li Qiaoqiao was about to say something but stopped herself. So there were rumors like this after all. I burst out laughing and said: "Burnt pancake, what do you think? Do you think I'm that kind of person?"

  Wu Hanwen flatly denied it and said, "Xiao Xiao, you don't resemble him, you never have resembled him, I also don't believe it. It's just that what people outside say is so vivid and detailed, I couldn't help but believe."

  I couldn't help but laugh. We've been classmates for so long, yet you believed the rumors. If it were XiaoXiao, she would have unconditionally trusted me. Then, with some anger, I said: "Burned bun, I get it, this is just a case of 'three people making a tiger' and 'many mouths make gold'. However, I'm telling you seriously, no matter what rumors you've heard, they're not true. I've never had an early romance, nor would I ever be in a relationship with two people at the same time. That's it. XiaoXiao is still waiting for me to eat, so I'll go first."

  I didn't care what Wu Hanwen and Hou Jingya had to say, so I left the classroom. When Wu Hanwen heard Nan Xixi's words, he was both happy and worried. He was happy that Xixi was still as pure as he thought she was in his heart, but he was also worried because from her tone just now, he could tell that she was really angry.

  Hou Jingya saw Wu Hanwen's changing expression, and her mood also changed several times. She thought that maybe she needed to talk to her brother about that thing and urge him on, because it seemed that her sixth sense was correct, and the thing she least wanted to happen was happening. She couldn't accept it.

  I walked with Xiao Xiao to the cafeteria, maybe because my mood was affected earlier, I wasn't in a hurry to get to the cafeteria for lunch today. Xiao Xiao looked at my expression and found that I wasn't enthusiastic, which isn't usual for me. She smiled and said: "Xiao Xiao, do you know about the rumors about you on campus? Actually, you don't need to mind, they're all fake, I absolutely believe in you, and I also explained it to our classmates, they promised me to spread the truth, and we'll definitely use facts to refute those absurd rumors."

  As expected, Xiao didn't disappoint me, but until now I still don't know what the rumor is, it should be said that it's a rumor. I tilted my head and asked: "Xiao, what's going on in the schoolyard? What are they saying about me? I feel like I haven't done anything showy since the start of school, can't even avoid being shot while lying down."

  Wang Xiaoxiao sighed and said, "To be honest, I'm also curious about how this rumor spread. It's really ridiculous. The whole middle school is saying that you and Cao Qiang are a couple, that you've known each other since childhood and had good feelings for each other, and that you both came to No. 1 Middle School together. But then you met Dai Junyi by chance and your heart changed because Dai Junyi is more handsome than Cao Qiang and comes from a rich family, unlike Cao Qiang who is from the countryside. They say you're also a country bumpkin who hasn't seen the world. And since Dai Junyi doesn't easily accept gifts from others, you gave the gift to Cao Qiang instead, using his liking for you to get him to give it to Dai Junyi on your behalf. Dai Junyi accepted your gift and seemed happy about it too. They say he's also been charmed by you. It seems like Cao Qiang and Dai Junyi, the two most popular boys in school, are now at odds with each other because of you. You're a very cunning girl."

  It's definitely not something good, otherwise Xiao wouldn't have suddenly stopped talking. I said: "Go ahead and say it, I've mentally prepared myself, no matter what rumors they spread, I can bear it."

  Wang Xiaoxiao said in a low voice, "They say you're the reincarnation of a fox spirit, specially seducing boys. Because of this matter, some boys say it's just a rumor and shouldn't be believed."

  Don't underestimate these junior high school students, their imagination is richer than anyone else's. One person tells ten people, and then ten people tell a hundred people, the more it spreads, the more distorted it becomes. No wonder there will be a game of telephone later on.

  I took a deep breath and said, "Is that all? Is there anything else? Tell me everything at once, I want to understand the whole story, so I can figure out what's going on and find a solution."

  Wang Xiaoxiao thought for a moment and said, "That's about all I know. Actually, this thing has only been circulating for four or five days. I'll ask around some more when I get back from lunch, and if there's any other news, I'll tell you when I get home from school."

  I nodded in agreement.

  After going to the cafeteria, there were still many girls pointing at me and whispering to each other. Their eyes showed disdain and a strong sense of jealousy. Anyway, they just didn't like me. After Xiaoxiao and I found seats and sat down to eat, one girl around us deliberately spoke loudly for me to hear, with a sharp voice, saying: "Li Li, do you know about the rumor going around campus recently about a girl having two boyfriends?"

  Li Lili smiled lightly and said, "Mu Yuemu, you're not pretending to ask, are you? That thing has been spread far and wide, not only do the first and second-year students in the design department know about it, even the third-year seniors say that these younger siblings are out of control. Of course, I also know, this first-year junior sister is really something else, I really want to see what kind of 'divine being' she is."

  "What's with the 'which is sacred' nonsense? I can still hear your implied meaning, you're saying one rat turd ruins a good pot of porridge, no, given the current situation, it's more like one rat turd ruining two pots of good porridge. Do you really want to know what that schoolmate looks like?"

  Li Li said: "Think about it, how can I not think, really want to see if she is the reincarnation of Daji."

  Mù Yuè said: "You're speaking in a roundabout way, aren't you thinking of saying that she's the reincarnation of a fox spirit? Hehehe, you turned your head away, isn't that woman wearing pink clothes the one?"

  Li Li looked at me with a mocking expression, covering her mouth and saying: "So this is the famous face? Not that great after all. Anybody can just throw themselves at you, I thought even if not stunningly beautiful, you'd at least have the elegance of a refined lady like Yueliang, but it turns out you're just some country bumpkin. How disappointing, Yueliang, I've lost my appetite, let's tidy up and leave."

  "Who says it isn't? I've also lost my appetite, let's go."

  When I heard these two girls talking about me in such a sarcastic tone, I got really angry and realized that this thing had a big impact. No wonder the class teacher asked me to go to his office after school this afternoon, probably because of this matter.

  Wang Xiaoxiao couldn't take it anymore and stepped forward to block the two girls, her face red with anger. "Xiaoxiao is not the kind of girl you're talking about! You've been listening to rumors and believing them, that's one thing, but how dare you humiliate her like this? What gives you the right? Apologize, or don't think about leaving today!" The girl named Li Li sneered and said, "What gives us the right? You ask what gives us the right? Country bumpkin, it's because our dad is the director of studies at Number One Middle School, and also because we're saying things that are based on facts. You want to quibble, but you're just not self-aware. Haven't you heard the sayings 'no wind comes from an empty cave' and 'flies don't bother flawless eggs'? You've done something wrong and still won't let people talk about it? You really have no shame! I hear her grades are pretty good, otherwise, her class teacher would have kicked her out of class a long time ago."