The Slacker Stepmother and the Non-Domineering CEO

Chapter 91: Questioning the School Bully, Understanding the School Bully, Becoming...

Chapter 91

"Tang Yuan! Big brother's here!" As soon as he entered Tang Yuan's room, Gu Zhijing hugged the cat and smothered it with kisses, his voice turning into a high-pitched squeal.

"Don't get too excited, you'll scare Tang Yuan," Nian Suian reminded him.

"How could I? Tang Yuan loves his big brother the most, right? After all, I'm the one who rescued him~"

"Meow~"

"See, he said he likes me best."

While playing with the cat using a teaser toy, Nian Suian asked the two, "How come you both came up together today?"

Gu Zhijing put the cat down, letting it play with the toy, "I went to your room earlier looking for you, but didn't find you. I ran into my dad instead, and since I had something to discuss, I asked him to come up with me."

"What did you want to see me about?"

"I wanted to borrow some more of your skincare products, you know, for maintenance," Gu Zhijing said while touching his face.

Nian Suian burst out laughing, "Hahaha, I'll pick out a new set for you later. What works for me might not suit you."

"Great!"

Not satisfied with just touching his own face, Gu Zhijing reached out to touch his father's as well.

Of course, Gu Junxing dodged him.

"Dad, I think you should get some skincare products too. You know, whitening, anti-wrinkle, the works. Your skin's getting rough with age."

"Gu Zhijing! I may not know if my skin is rough, but I do know you're itching for a spanking."

"What are you talking about!" Gu Zhijing protested, "I'm just being honest. The other day I was video chatting with mom, and she looks so much younger than you now. You can't even tell they're the same age. Plus, mom's got a new boyfriend, a 23-year-old mixed-race hunk who's 6'2". Little Mother-Sister is so young and beautiful, isn't it embarrassing if you don't take care of yourself?"

Gu Zhijing kept his guard up while speaking, fearing his father might hit him.

However, Gu Junxing didn't react much. It was Nian Suian who exclaimed, "Wow, your mom is so cool, Zhijing. I'm so envious. I've never had it that good in my life."

"..."

Gu Junxing... Gu Junxing's face darkened.

"Weren't you going to tell us about Wang Jiayao? Hurry up, it's getting late."

At school, students didn't have many forms of entertainment, so even small incidents could become common knowledge in no time. This was especially true for anything related to relationships between boys and girls.

Hao Leyun went to help the math teacher make copies during lunch, so she didn't go to the cafeteria with her friends. When she returned to the classroom after finishing, she found Li Yaxin huddled alone in her seat, munching on a piece of bread. Thinking of the rumors spreading around the school, she guessed what was going on.

Although she really disliked how Li Yaxin had just cried in the office without speaking up for her to Gu Zhijing, Wang Jiayao's behavior was clearly much worse. Besides, as her mother said, Li Yaxin might have her reasons.

As the class monitor, Hao Leyun felt it was her responsibility to help her classmates.

So she walked over to Li Yaxin, intending to invite her to eat in the cafeteria together.

"Li Yaxin, didn't you go to the cafeteria?"

Li Yaxin shook her head without saying a word.

Hao Leyun reached out and took away her bread, "You can't skip meals. Come to the cafeteria with me."

Seeing Hao Leyun's insistent manner, Li Yaxin felt a bit lost.

"I... I don't want to go."

"Why don't you want to go? What are you afraid of? Afraid of what people might say?"

"..."

Hao Leyun said deliberately, "Could it be that what Wang Jiayao said was true?"

Li Yaxin's face turned red instantly, "Of course not!"

"Then what are you afraid of?" Hao Leyun walked to Li Yaxin's side, grabbed her hand, and pulled her up. "If anyone says anything, just speak up and deny it. If you didn't do it, you didn't do it. What's there to be afraid of? I haven't eaten either, let's go together."

On the way from the classroom building to the cafeteria, they encountered many classmates returning from lunch. No matter who it was, Li Yaxin didn't dare to look up.

Seeing her like this, Hao Leyun didn't say anything, but silently vowed to help her hold her head high.

At the cafeteria counter, Hao Leyun ordered food for herself. Li Yaxin had no appetite, but couldn't refuse Hao Leyun's insistence, so she randomly picked a couple of dishes.

After getting their food, Hao Leyun deliberately led Li Yaxin to sit at the table with her friends.

Li Yaxin was usually almost invisible in class, and nobody really interacted with her. Although they were surprised to see Hao Leyun bring her along for lunch, Hao Leyun was their good friend, so they all greeted Li Yaxin.

"Why are you only eating vegetables?" Hao Leyun noticed Li Yaxin had only taken some shredded potatoes and cabbage. Without hesitation, she moved her own pork chop to Li Yaxin's plate. "Eat! Listen, you're too skinny. Eat more meat. I'll teach you a few moves later. Whether it's Wang Jiayao or whoever, you'll be able to take them on one by one or even two at a time!"