PNB Chapter 105: Just Classmates
Chapter 105: Just Classmates
Their eyes met, and both were surprised.
Song Qianyi's gaze swept over the ark, looking for another spot.
"Senior, please sit here!"
Fangzhou took the initiative.
Song Qianyi did not refuse, sat down, and spoke first: "I'm sorry, I caused you trouble yesterday."
"I should be the one apologizing to my senior." Fang Zhou scratched the back of his head, looking apologetic. "Did President Ji give you any trouble?"
Song Qianyi shook her head.
Surrounded by students, Song Qianyi knew they might be overheard talking, so she decided not to discuss it in class and pointed to the podium: "Let's listen to the lesson first."
She composed herself, focused on listening to the teacher's lecture, and took careful notes, swallowing Fang Zhou's words.
After class, Song Qianyi packed her things, clenched her right fist, tapped her knuckles on the table, and said to Fang Zhou, "Come out with me."
Fangzhou felt like he was being called to the teacher's office, so he packed his things and followed him out.
The two always walked together, and classmates who passed by would sometimes tease them in good-nature.
Fang Zhou had never paid attention to these things before, but now he quickly waved his hand and said, "Don't talk nonsense."
The more he explained, the more it seemed like he was trying to cover something up, and the more people wanted to join in the commotion.
"If we don't go now, we won't be able to get a seat in the next class," Song Qianyi said.
Her words were very effective; after a few jokes, everyone quickly left.
Gossip is nowhere near as important as schoolwork.
The stairwell quickly quieted down.
"Senior, I..."
"Fangzhou, we don't really need to say so much."
Song Qianyi interrupted Fang Zhou, "We're just classmates."
The light in Fangzhou's eyes dimmed.
Yes, there wasn't even the slightest hint of ambiguity between him and Song Qianyi.
Even though he saved her a seat on the first day, she immediately transferred money to him as a token of her gratitude, but he refused to accept it. Later, she changed her approach to thanking him by buying him breakfast or something similar.
Even during conversations, they maintained a distance.
We were classmates, and also friends.
But there was no sign of it going any further.
"However, I think it's better to clarify some things."
Song Qianyi looked serious and bowed slightly: "I apologize to you for my husband's abrupt and offensive behavior yesterday. I'm sorry."
Fang Zhou was surprised by Song Qianyi's formality and quickly waved his hand, saying, "No need, no need."
He wanted to reach out to help Song Qianyi, but then felt it was inappropriate, so he paced around in circles, looking at his hands and feet helplessly.
“My relationship with my husband is bad, it’s already at a freezing point. You are just an innocent victim, so you don’t need to feel guilty.”
“I should be the one apologizing, senior,” Fang Zhou said. “No, I should call you Mrs. Ji.”
"I was wrong to not understand your relationship situation and act rashly, which caused you distress and misunderstanding between you and your husband. I'm sorry."
"It's okay, we're getting a divorce soon."
"What?" Fang Zhou was so shocked that he couldn't speak.
Could it be because of him?
As if seeing through his thoughts, Song Qianyi smiled gently: "It's our own fault, and has nothing to do with others."
As soon as he finished speaking, a soft laugh came from behind him.
Turning around, she saw Ji Jingshen standing a few steps away in the corridor, surrounded by school leaders, a cold smile on his lips, looking down at her.
Song Qianyi raised an eyebrow.
Why was there no sound when this group of people arrived?
Ji Jingshen's eyes and brows were even colder.
Judging from how the two apologized to each other and showed consideration for one another, he seemed like the villain who broke up the couple.
He pursed his lips, on the verge of exploding, but then, remembering what Song Qianyi had said yesterday, he held back.
He didn't speak, but Song Qianyi spoke first: "Why are you here again?"
She was quite wary, and moved to block Fang Zhou's path, worried that Ji Jingshen might do something bad.
It clearly shows a biased attitude.
The air pressure in the entire corridor was terrifyingly low.
The department head was caught in the middle, cold sweat pouring down his forehead.
Yesterday at the meeting, he didn't leave and saw the interaction between Ji Jingshen and Song Qianyi. Today, he subtly inquired with Ji Jingshen and learned that Song Qianyi and Ji Jingshen were husband and wife.
Today I heard Song Qianyi say that the two of them are getting a divorce, and about the Ji family's investment in the school...
If he messes things up, won't the school leaders hold him responsible?
"President Ji is here to inspect the school today and is also planning to make another investment," the department head said with a smile.
Song Qianyi's expression softened slightly.
She had thought Ji Jingshen was after her and Fang Zhou, but it turned out it was for official business.
Since that's the case, she won't hold on to it too tightly.
"I see. Then I won't bother you any longer."
After saying that, she went downstairs and took a few steps. Seeing Fang Zhou still standing there, she urged, "Let's go."
Fangzhou then came to his senses and quickly followed.
The two walked out of the teaching building, one in front of the other.
Song Qianyi slowed down, and Fang Zhou slowed down as well.
She turned around, looked at Fang Zhou with a worried expression, sighed softly, and said, "Don't worry, today's events won't affect you, and he won't do anything to you under the guise of investment."
After a pause, she added, "If you have any trouble, you can come to me anytime. We're still classmates."
Fangzhou agreed.
Upstairs, Ji Jingshen stood by the window, watching the two talk, his eyes filled with icy coldness.
She was quite protective of him.
The department head, standing to the side, wiped away a bead of sweat: "President Ji, shall we continue watching?"
"Look."
Ji Jingshen's voice was deep and somber.
The moment Song Qianyi protected Fang Zhou, Ji Jingshen found himself quite amusing.
I specifically canceled the meeting and used the pretext of an inspection to meet her, only to find her defending others.
Picture what?
Ji Jingshen sneered, and then became absent-minded during the inspection.
Back at Chunjiang Garden, they saw Song Qianyi directing the workers to load furniture onto the truck.
"Moving out so quickly?"
The car stopped next to Lalamove, and Ji Jingshen rolled down the window and turned his head to look at Song Qianyi.
“We should have moved out a long time ago, and there’s no rush.” Song Qianyi gestured for the workers to rest, then walked a few steps to Ji Jingshen’s car and leaned down slightly: “After all, I shouldn’t have lived here in the first place.”
She laughed to herself.
“The Song family’s residence is not close to Chunjiang Garden. It takes me an extra hour to commute every day, which is really tiring. Does President Ji know why I insist on living here?”
Before Ji Jingshen could answer, she said to herself, "Because this way I'll be closer to you."
At this point, it no longer matters to her whether Ji Jingshen knows or doesn't know her purpose in living in Chunjiang Garden.
This game of cat and mouse should come to an end.
Song Qianyi stood up, tucked her hair behind her ears, and pursed her lips.
He talks too much.
Every time she saw Ji Jingshen, she couldn't help but say a few more words.
But what's the point of saying all that?
She turned and walked toward the house.
I heard the sound of a car door closing behind me.
Before she could react, her wrist was grabbed forcefully and she was pushed directly into the house.
The other party pressed her directly against the door.
"Click!"
The door closed, leaving only the two of them in the living room.
Ji Jingshen didn't loosen his grip on Song Qianyi's wrist; he pressed it against the door, trapping her in a small space: "Song Qianyi, are you really in such a hurry to move out?"
"If we're getting a divorce, shouldn't we live far apart?" Song Qianyi curled her lips into a smile, tears glistening in her eyes. "When you first brought up divorce, you ran off to a neighboring city, wasn't that to reduce our meetings?"