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Why are they bullying you?

Shen Mo looked at the girl in front of him with a red nose but a bright smile, and unconsciously softened his voice.

Upon hearing this, Tian Xiwei took another small bite of the cookie, puffed out her cheeks, tilted her head and pondered for a moment, then chuckled nonchalantly.

"Probably because I look cute, they can't stand me."

His tone was extremely relaxed and leisurely.

She even pointed to a few small, barely noticeable pimples that had just appeared on her cheek with her index finger.

"They called me freckled girl because they saw the dark spots on my face."

She wasn't embarrassed at all; on the contrary, she found the nickname a bit funny.

They said I was ugly.

After she finished speaking, she raised her head, her small chin held high, and her lips pouted, like a proud little peacock.

He announced it in a nasal tone but with absolute certainty.

"Hmph! They're just jealous of me because I'm so good-looking!"

Looking at her brimming with confidence, and her smug yet adorable demeanor...

A gentle smile, unnoticed even by himself, appeared deep in Shen Mo's eyes.

He nodded with utmost seriousness, for the girl before him, still so innocent and childlike, would have such a bright and dazzling future.

He was more certain than anyone else how handsome Xiao Tian was.

"Do you need me to help you with this?"

Shen Mo's voice remained steady, but it carried a reassuring power.

"I think they go to the same school as you, so they might bully you when you go back."

"Bully me? Would they dare!"

Tian Xiwei seemed to have heard something funny, and vigorously waved her small, fair fist, making a couple of gestures in the air.

Unfortunately, it looks more like a kitten with its claws outstretched.

Then she turned her head and looked Shen Mo up and down, her big eyes filled with undisguised suspicion.

[Even though you're handsome and helped me, are you sure you can do this?]

"Are you sure you can do it?"

She posed a probing question, her tone carrying the naive doubt typical of her age.

"How are you going to help me solve this? The school teachers won't listen to you."

In her simple understanding, solving this kind of problem was simply a matter of telling the teacher or parents, and this unfamiliar older brother obviously did not have the authority to make the school teachers obey.

After hearing her blunt question, Shen Mo didn't get angry at all; instead, he chuckled softly.

A smile escaped his throat, tinged with a hint of helplessness and a touch of indulgence.

Besides helping her solve this problem, there was also a sudden urge to "show off" in front of her and let her see what I was capable of.

The thought came suddenly, yet it was exceptionally clear.

He didn't want to be just a "brother with a funny accent" in front of her; he wanted her to know that he was someone who could solve any problem, even a few unruly girls.

"If the teacher doesn't listen to me."

Shen Mo suppressed his smile, looked at her calmly, and spoke with an air of effortless composure.

"But I can find people who can make teachers listen to them, like the principal!"

He paused deliberately before continuing slowly, exuding an aura that Tian Xiwei found inexplicably "impressive."

Shen Mo accompanied Tian Xiwei, whose nose was still red but whose emotions had fully recovered, into the small clinic in the alley.

After a brief inquiry, the clinic doctor diagnosed it as a common cold and prescribed some medication.

Throughout the entire process, Tian Xiwei was very well-behaved; she opened her mouth when the doctor told her to and had her temperature taken when asked.

But even though she was sitting on the stool, her two little legs were swinging restlessly, and when the doctor turned around to get the medicine, she secretly made a face at Shen Mo.

After picking up the medicine, I walked out of the clinic, and the afternoon sun was warm and pleasant.

Tian Xiwei pinched the plastic bag containing the medicine and shook it, making a rustling sound.

"Big brother, are you really coming back to school with me?"

She looked up at him, her eyes sparkling, more with anticipation for the "excitement" that might follow than with worry.

"Otherwise what?" Shen Mo raised an eyebrow, "If I let them think I'm easy to bully, they'll come back next time?"

Tian Xiwei quickly jogged a few steps to catch up, walking beside him while muttering to herself.

"Actually, there's really no need. If they dare to come again, I'll..."

She waved her little fist and retorted defiantly.

"I'm not afraid of them! I'm super brave!"

Shen Mo didn't reply, but just glanced at her. His gaze was calm yet persuasive, and Tian Xiwei inexplicably shut up and obediently followed.

But in her heart she was thinking: This handsome guy has a pretty scary aura when he's not talking!

Upon arriving at the entrance of Tongzhong again, Shen Mo did not attempt to go inside, but instead headed straight for the security room at the entrance.

He spoke a few words to the security guard inside with a calm expression, his tone steady yet carrying an undeniable force.

The security guard glanced at him a few times, then looked at Tian Xiwei peeking out from behind him. After hesitating for a moment, he picked up the internal phone and dialed a number.

His demeanor, presence, and seemingly unintentional confidence made the security guards wary, and they immediately contacted the school's academic affairs office.

What happened next was somewhat beyond Tian Xiwei's expectations.

A few minutes later, a middle-aged man wearing glasses, who looked like the dean of academic affairs, rushed over.

Initially, she might have been impatient at being disturbed, but after a brief conversation with Shen Mo, her attitude noticeably became more cautious and even slightly respectful.

Shen Mo didn't exchange many pleasantries and succinctly explained the situation.

The head of teaching affairs had a slight sheen of sweat on his forehead and repeatedly assured that he would investigate immediately, deal with the matter seriously, and strengthen management.

Shen Mo nodded, without putting too much pressure on him, and simply added a sentence.

"I hope I will never hear of a similar incident happening again."

"But if I hear again that she has been bullied, or that they have bullied others, I don't mind contacting my media friends to raise awareness about campus safety."

After saying that, he took out a business card from his wallet and handed it to the dean of students.

The identity information on the business card convinced the head of education of the claim of "contacting media friends," and he inadvertently broke out in a light sweat on his forehead.

"Understood, understood! We will definitely handle this properly and severely!" The head of the teaching department became even more solemn.

Tian Xiwei stood behind Shen Mo, watching him handle the situation with ease.

Those big eyes were wide open, filled with surprise and a kind of "eye-opening" light.

So, without throwing punches or arguing, just a few words can solve the problem?

How could it make the usually stern head of student affairs take it so seriously?

Suddenly, Tian Xiwei became unusually quiet, occasionally lowering her head and then secretly glancing at Shen Mo beside her.

There was a hint of adoration in his eyes that he hadn't shown before.

"Big brother, you're amazing!"

Looking at the bright-smiling girl in front of him, Shen Mo felt a surge of tenderness in his heart.

He raised his hand, intending to ruffle her hair as he used to, but his fingers paused slightly in the air before gently landing on her shoulder and patting it.

"Go back quickly, and remember to take your medicine on time."

"Okay!"

Tian Xi nodded vigorously, picked up the medicine bag and was about to leave when she suddenly turned around.

"Big brother, could you give me your phone number?"

Shen Mo was taken aback, then took out another business card from his pocket and handed it over.

Tian Xiwei held the business card, nodding as she read a word, as if trying to memorize the words.

Then he turned around and walked to the security room. I don't know what he said to the security guard, but he took a piece of paper and wrote something on it.

She turned around and stood in front of Shen Mo, handing it to him, "This is my QQ number."

He then suddenly stepped forward, gave Shen Mo a big hug, and cheerfully said thank you.

Then, blushing, she ran towards the school gate like a happy little bird.

As she approached the school gate, she suddenly stopped and gave Shen Mo that signature kitten salute once more, her smile brighter than the sun.

For some reason, she felt a strange sense of trust in this older brother who had suddenly appeared.

Shen Mo stood there until the blue figure disappeared around the corner of the teaching building before slowly withdrawing his gaze.

He turned around and looked at the figure dozens of meters away, who had been quietly existing in the corner like a background.

Li Yitong stood there, meeting his gaze, her face expressionless, simply gazing at him quietly.

Shen Mo took a step and walked towards her.

It's like stepping out of a cherished old dream and returning to the present moment, which is complex yet more real.

He walked up to Li Yitong and stopped.

Li Yitong looked at him, but didn't ask how he felt or comment on what had just happened.

She simply tilted her head slightly, her tone as usual, carrying her unique blend of concern and a hint of barely perceptible teasing.

Are you hungry?

"I just saw a tofu rice restaurant, and it looks really authentic."

As Shen Mo looked into the pair of clear, crescent-shaped eyes that reflected his image, the ripples in his heart gradually subsided.

"Um."

He responded, his voice carrying a hint of relieved calm.

"Let's go, let's try it."