Chapter 180 - We’re All Bros
Rebirth from the Ashes
The international class is as lively as ever.
Shen Xi arrived at the door.
Song Wenye greeted her with concern. âXixi, are you alright? Are you feeling well?â
Xixi took time off yesterday and was absent from class. They were worried sick to find out from the teacher that she was ill.
Song Wenye was thinking of buying some supplements and visiting her place if Shen Xi had not shown up today.
âIâm alright. Allâs good.â Shen Xi looked at her. âI heard that yesterday, you went to Yuâ¦â
At that moment, Song Wenye was extending her hand to Shen Xiâs forehead but immediately covered Shen Xiâs mouth instead as she could guess what Shen Xi was about to say. Song Wenye swiftly put her arm on Shen Xiâs shoulders and walked to her seat while shouting, âItâs great that youâre feeling okay now. Xixiâs all better now, so just carry on your business as usual.â
The classmates who gathered around were easily diverted. Since Shen Xi seemed fine at a closer look, they returned to their seats.
Song Wenye was on her way to a bar last night when she ran into an elderly who was mugged by a motorcyclist. The old ladyâs belongings were intact but she was bruised.
As a responsible young citizen from a reputable family, she felt obligated to play her part in society by taking the elderly to a clinic for treatment. Sympathizing with the poor old lady as she was alone, Song Wenye then sent her home.
It never crossed her mind that the old lady was Yu Yuanxiâs grandmother, who also insisted that she stayed for dinner.
Song Wenye was too polite to refuse an old ladyâs request, so she stayed for the meal.
âOh!â Shen Xi faintly responded. âI only meant to ask if Granny Yu was okay.â
âSheâs fine.â Song Wenye cleared her throat while ruminating why she acted as if she had something to hide. It was after all a good deed!
The conversation trailed off.
Pei Xu walked in and let the cats out of the bag. âSong Wenye, did you go to Yu Yuanxiâs place yesterday?â
Song Wenye was taken by surprise and he furiously pointed at him, âDo I have to report to you my whereabouts? Pei Xu, youâre such a nag!â
Those words escaped her before she knew it.
The onlookers in the classroom were waiting with popcorn at the ready.
Song Wenye went to Yu Yuanxiâs house? What was the story? Something must have happened!
âIâm just asking how Granny Yu is doing now. Why are you getting so worked up for?â Pei Xu was startled by Song Wenye. This girl needed to take a chill pill. âI want to visit her if itâs bad.â
Song Wenye realized that she overreacted. Yet, she managed to question Pei Xu confidently. âWhen did you become close to Yu Yuanxi?â
âYu Yuanxi and I are bros.â Pei Xu walked over with a smile. âThanks for your help with Granny Yu yesterday.â
Song Wenye raised her voice. âYou donât have to thank me. Weâre all bros. Yu Yuanxi and I are bros too. A broâs problem is my problem. A broâs grandmother is my grandmother.â
Shen Xi glanced at Song Wenye and had the feeling that Song Wenye was trying to cover up something. The latter would get fired up again at the mention of Yu Yuanxi.
Pei Xu declared that anyone against Su Mushi was his bro too.
Shen Xi narrowed his eyes and looked at Pei Xu, âYu Qiubai too?â
Pei Xu threw away the half-eaten bread in his hands. âWhy do you have to bring up that b*stard?â
F*ck!
He lost his appetite!
Pei Xu could not hold back.
âShen Xi, Pei Xu.â Standing by the classroom door, Yu Qiubai looked at them with his smiling eyes. âMs. Xu wants to see you bothâ
Pei Xu spat in annoyance. With one hand as support, he leaped over the table and blasély turned to look at Shen Xi as he landed. âI have something to do. You go and meet the teacher!â
Shen Xi was speechless.
Yu Qiubai stopped Pei Xu in his tracks and raised his eyebrows slightly. âSkipping class?â
Pei Xu replied, âGet lost!â
It was none of his business!