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Chapter 298 Strong Personality?

If someone says they should take extra care of their child at school, it's probably just a polite remark and they'll be ignored.

Although it's unknown how many days he can endure Fang Xinlei's indifference, at least he's genuinely helping her now.

By contrast.

After being rejected twice, I just stood by and did nothing...

Chen Zili began to feel depressed.

Jin Ping'an was completely oblivious to Chen Zili's dejected state.

He stared at the packaged shredded pork with garlic sauce and couldn't help but sigh, "Although I heard from Dr. Fang that Fang Xinlei has a strong personality, this is too much of a show of bravado. It's just helping to get food, it's not a big deal."

Although he had promised Fang Xinlei's father that he would help take care of her at school.

But they arranged everything in a very orderly manner.

Jin Ping'an was completely unable to get involved.

After entering the classroom, I will fill my thermos with enough water for the whole morning.

The times for drinking water are all fixed;
A sealed garbage bag was hanging next to the table;

There were disposable cups prepared in advance in the drawer for making milk...

Aside from her mobility issues, Fang Xinlei's pace of life is even better than that of Jin Ping'an, a normal person.

Jin Ping'an found that, apart from helping pack some of the meals that Fang Xinlei couldn't get a table for, he was also involved in other tasks.

They can't help with anything else.

You can't exactly sneak off to the bathroom during the long break between classes...

"Actually, I was in the same class as Fang Xinlei in the third year of junior high school. She was indeed a bit too competitive."

Chen Zili echoed with a wry smile.

Jin Ping'an's eyes lit up: "Did she have any close friends in junior high?"

Jin Ping'an, as if he had found a kindred spirit, inquired about Fang Xinlei's junior high school days from Chen Zili.

It wasn't that he cared about Fang Xinlei's interpersonal relationships, but rather that he wanted to use this method.

Look back at how others helped Fang Xinlei in junior high school.

Chen Zili's smile froze on his face again.

A sense of unease crept into his mind: "Fang Xinlei and I were only classmates for a year, but back then she seemed to be the same as she is now, with hardly any friends."

"That's it."

Jin Ping'an was somewhat disappointed.

Chen Zili teased Jin Ping'an: "You're too honest, aren't you? Her dad just said it casually, and you're really planning to take care of her for three years?"

Chen Zili had intended to make a joke, but Jin Ping'an's answer was unexpected.

"Yes, that's what I was thinking. But even without Dr. Fang's instructions, I would have done it anyway."

Jin Ping'an's smile vanished, replaced by a very serious expression.

This time, it was Chen Zili's turn to be at a loss.

"Are you serious?"

"Ah."

Chen Zili subconsciously turned his face away and ate the food that had already gone cold: "I'm saying, you wouldn't happen to have fallen for her, would you?"

"It has nothing to do with whether you like it or not. Do you need a reason to help someone in need?"

Listening to Jin Ping'an's overly standard and rigid answer.

Chen Zili couldn't help but laugh: "You should at least come up with a better excuse."

He simply couldn't believe that Jin Ping'an was the kind of kind person who would help an old lady cross the street.

After all, in today's society, truly good people are rarer than endangered protected animals.

In Chen Zili's eyes, Jin Ping'an's true feelings were just an excuse to get closer to Fang Xinlei.

When middle school students like someone, they usually only look at their appearance and rarely consider other factors.

As long as you are good-looking, even if you are sickly, in other people's eyes you are like a delicate flower reflected in water when you are at rest, and a willow swaying in the wind when you move.

Although Fang Xinlei has a physical defect, her appearance alone is enough to get her into the top five of her grade.

If she wants to date, there are very few people who would mind her minor physical defects.

"Hey, I'm not kidding."

Jin Pingan tapped the table in dissatisfaction.

Chen Zili simply gave a perfunctory reply.

Ai Liang, who had been listening for so long, finally spoke up after finishing her meal: "Are you going to help her?"

“Ah, yeah.”

After what happened last week, Jin Ping'an was still a little intimidated by Ai Liang.

Especially Ai Liang's cold eyes and expressionless face.

If you changed their face, they would look like a ruthless killer, incredibly intimidating.

"Do you know why Fang Xinlei refused your help?"

Ai Liang continued to ask.

Jin Ping'an was stunned for a moment, but he couldn't think of any reason other than his strong personality.

"She probably has too much pride and doesn't want to..."

Jin Ping'an spoke in a low voice, like a scolded schoolchild.

Seeing that the atmosphere had become tense again, Chen Zili pretended to be confused and changed the subject: "Speaking of which, why isn't the class monitor with you? Don't you usually eat together?"

With Chen Zili acting as a mood-setter, Jin Ping'an felt much less pressure.

He quickly chimed in, "Le Jia has to inspect the dormitory's cleanliness later, so I packed up my food and went back first."

Jin Ping'an seemed to remember something, and he grabbed Chen Zili's shoulder and exclaimed, "I remember now! You're the one who lives alone in the girls' dormitory, right?"

That's true, but it just sounds a bit strange coming from you.

Chen Zili forced a smile and said, "Yes, it's me. My roommate hasn't reported for duty yet."

So, is Chen Zili bringing up Cheng Lejia at this time just to change the subject?

However, that wasn't the case; he just wanted an excuse to leave.

Ai Liang saw through Chen Zili's thoughts and made no attempt to stop him.

Chen Zili glanced at his phone casually: "Oh right, I suddenly remembered that I forgot to wash my clothes from yesterday. You guys chat, I'll go first!"

After saying that, Chen Zili picked up the plate and ran towards the dish recycling truck as if he were fleeing a disaster.

The atmosphere between Ai Liang and Jin Ping'an was far too tense, and their relationship was clearly much deeper than that of his classmate whom he had just spoken to.

Regardless of their relationship, he remained caught in the middle, finding himself in a thankless and difficult position no matter which side he took.

If that's the case, why keep this place here?
Having figured it out, Chen Zili quickly made an excuse to leave.

He really didn't want to get involved.

After Chen Zili left, only Ai Liang and Jin Ping'an remained at the dining table.

Jin Ping'an looked at Ai Liang nervously: "Um..."

Ai Liang didn't explain much, but as she picked up her plate, she left Jin Ping'an a message: "Some people aren't as strong as you think. In fact, her personality is the exact opposite of what others say."

After saying that, Ai Liang didn't give Jin Ping'an a chance to answer and walked towards the tableware recycling cart with her tray.

Jin Ping'an was left standing there, pondering the meaning of those words.

………………

Jin Pingan and Chen Zili both believe that Fang Xinlei has too much pride and is unwilling to accept help from others.

Fang Xinlei's father, Fang Donghai, thought the same way.

However, the reality is just the opposite.

Fang Xinlei's personality can not be described as strong; in fact, it could be described as timid.

A strong personality is like the quills on a hedgehog; they are merely a protective layer.

(End of this chapter)