3: Chapter 3 The Insignificant Character in a Pampered Novel 3

This was a public restroom outside the school's west gate. There were no commercial facilities outside the west gate, and the road ahead had been under construction recently. It happened to be during class time, so almost no one ever came here.

The door was kicked until it trembled, finally collapsing under the strain.

The two people who entered were originally cursing, but they froze when they saw people lying scattered inside. However, they quickly reacted; they were no strangers to such scenes—or rather, such scenes weren't uncommon at Yinghua High School, and they weren't exactly good students themselves.

"Which unlucky soul got targeted this time?"

The unlucky soul, Xu Zhao, had just tossed aside her human crutch and was still a bit unsteady, using the wall to slowly push herself up.

Her thick glasses hung crookedly on the bridge of her nose, one side of the frame already broken. Her ponytail had been pulled loose, and she was soaked from head to toe. As the door opened and the autumn wind rushed in, her thin, frail body couldn't help but shiver.

"Excuse me, please let me through."

Cheng Yi and Zhou Chi stepped aside slightly, and only then did they see the injuries on her face. Her forehead was bruised and scraped, her cheeks were covered in over a dozen fingernail marks—some already oozing blood—and there was a scratch on her side profile, likely from the glasses frame.

Though they fought often themselves, seeing someone be so ruthless toward a girl made them wonder how much hatred was involved. Moreover, seeing this frail girl against seven or eight girls larger than her made the battle seem far too intense.

It wasn't until Xu Zhao walked out that she realized someone else was standing at the door. She looked up at him; under the sunlight, his sharp, flawless face looked like a meticulously carved work of art, brilliant and eye-catching. When he glanced over, his eyes were indifferent, tinged with a hint of impatience.

[Ugh... one high above, the other fallen into the dust. What a stark contrast,] 1105 couldn't help but remark.

They brushed past each other.

[Ding—Triggered an emotional fluctuation from the Wisher. Wish Two: If possible, please try to help Gu Yunjing in the future.]

Xu Zhao: "Who? Which one?"

1105: [The one who just brushed past you.]

Gu Yunjing, who was lagging at the back, saw the little pathetic thing who had been shuffling out suddenly freeze and turn back, staring at him with burning eyes. Damn—what kind of female pervert was this? She'd been beaten to this state and still had the mind to check out handsome guys?

Xu Zhao didn't know his chuunibyou thoughts. Staring at that exquisite face, beautiful as bright moonlight, and then looking at her own wretched state, she asked in her mind, "Are you sure he needs my help? Did you get the subject and object mixed up?"

1105 said righteously: [No mistake!]

Xu Zhao: "Did the original host have any interaction with him?"

Just as 1105 was about to speak, a sharp female voice came from behind: "Xu Zhao! You little bitch, you actually dared to fight back! See if I don't kill you today!"

A few girls stepped forward and surrounded her.

Xu Zhao closed her eyes and let out an imperceptible sigh. She wanted to end it? She had just been interrupted.

Should she continue?

"Get lost!"

"Gu... Gu Yunjing! Why, why are you here?"

Liang Yiqing finally saw clearly who it was. Her arrogant aura instantly deflated like a punctured balloon, and she unconsciously took two steps back.

Following Gu Yunjing's gaze, there were bold black characters on the wall—Men's Room.

Are you blind, or am I?

"Idiots!"

"Gu Yunjing, why are you calling us names!"

1105 ranted wildly in her head: [Tsk tsk... what a double-standard dog. You're allowed to beat people up, but others aren't allowed to call you names? This Eldest Miss Liang has a hole in her brain.]

"Hurry up and get lost!" I need to drain the main!

"You didn't come here specifically to find me, did you? I don't like you anymore." To be precise, she didn't dare to. "The person I like now is Li Yan!" Liang Yiqing shouted, summoning her courage.

"Ugly freak, find some time to look in a mirror." As soon as the poison-tongued Gu spoke, he utterly ruined his angelic prince-like beauty.

Xu Zhao saw the previously fierce Liang Yiqing's eyes turn red visibly. She stomped her foot in frustration and cried, "Gu Yunjing! You, you..."

Gu Yunjing had clearly lost patience with this broken record. He gave Cheng and Zhou a look, and Cheng Yi immediately picked Liang Yiqing up like a little chick and tossed her aside, showing zero chivalry.

To avoid being thrown as well, the group of girls scattered like a swarm of bees, not even bothering with Eldest Miss Liang, who was wailing on the ground.

However arrogant the insufferable Eldest Miss Liang had been just now was exactly how pathetic she looked now, especially after having been counterattacked by Xu Zhao earlier.

In terms of misery, the two were neck and neck.

"What's wrong with you people, loving to hang out in the men's restroom?" Gu Yunjing curled his lip in disgust, directed at Liang Yiqing's group and also at her.

Xu Zhao inexplicably felt that his unspoken next sentence should have been—'A bunch of female hooligans.'

Walking out of the public restroom, Xu Zhao originally wanted to go home. In this state, what was the point of going to class? Unfortunately, she had been dragged out too hastily; her phone and wallet were still in the classroom. If she walked to the Xu Family villa, it would probably be dark by the time she arrived.

Left with no choice, she had to return to the classroom first to get her wallet and phone.

On the way, Xu Zhao replayed the original host's memories and finally found a few connections in obscure places.

The time period she was currently in was the first semester of the second year of high school. She had already experienced bullying for a while. After finding no help, she had just used her New Year's money to sign up for a boxing class last month.

When she was caught in the restroom by Liang Yiqing and the others today, she had resisted fiercely, but because the other side had the advantage in numbers, she was still beaten badly.

If it hadn't been for the sudden appearance of Gu Yunjing and the others, she wouldn't have had the chance to escape.

There was something else later: Gu Yunjing had unintentionally spoken up for the original host twice. Even if it might have been unintentional, being mentioned when the original host was at her most helpless meant this kindness was etched into her heart. This was why the original host wanted to repay him.

As for helping—Xu Zhao looked through Gu Yunjing's profile in her mind. A family with a military and political background, the only grandson of three generations... She really couldn't see how someone in her 'clay bodhisattva' position would ever have the chance to help him.

She'd worry about it when the opportunity arose.

A man and a woman were standing at the third-floor stairwell. The girl was truly good-looking, of the pure and innocent type, very gentle, with the vibe of a 'national first love.' This was the original host's sister, Xu Jiao, the existence who was the center of everyone's affection.

Xu Jiao shyly leaned her head against Li Yan's chest, her soft, boneless hands gently pushing against him as she whispered, "A-Yan, don't be like this. I think we should go find Zhao Zhao first. I'm very worried about her—"

The man had his back to her, but judging by his posture, he was likely tilting the other's chin up, wanting to steal a kiss.

As a result, as soon as Xu Jiao looked up, she happened to see Xu Zhao standing suspiciously in the shadows of the corner, staring fixedly at her with disheveled hair, looking like a female ghost. It scared her so much she shivered and quickly pushed the man beside her: "Ah! A-Yan..."

The 'female ghost' Xu Zhao: "..."

"Is this how you worry about me?" Xu Zhao walked out from the shadows, carrying a body full of injuries and pain.

"Zhao Zhao! How did this happen? What happened to you!" Xu Jiao widened her watery, shimmering eyes, her face full of disbelief, and her eyes turned red in an instant.

If the man beside her hadn't been half-holding her, Xu Zhao believed she might have fainted from agitation at any moment.

"Did none of the nearby classmates tell you that I was taken away by Liang Yiqing?"

Xu Jiao said weakly, "Um, I went out for a bit during the break. I didn't see you when I came back. Your deskmate told me you were called away by Liang Yiqing from the next class, saying there might be something..."

"It wasn't being 'called away'; it was seven or eight people unilaterally dragging me."

Xu Jiao's face turned several shades paler as she explained urgently, "Zhao Zhao, I wanted to go look for you, but I couldn't find you, so I asked Li Yan for help."

"Right. Well, now you know. I was beaten. Are you going to stand up for me?"

"Zhao Zhao..." For a moment, Xu Jiao didn't know what to say. It wasn't the first or second time; why was Zhao Zhao taking it so seriously this time?

Xu Jiao bit her lip awkwardly. "Zhao Zhao, you have to understand, the Liang family isn't someone our Xu Family can afford to offend. If I try to get back at her for you, Dad will be in a very difficult position."

1105: [Look at that... what a gentle, kind, and sensible daughter who considers the big picture.]

Xu Zhao sneered. "The reason I can be beaten—isn't it all because you stole Liang Yiqing's boyfriend?"

That's right, this Young Master Li was a notorious playboy. Before falling for Xu Jiao at first sight, it was said his girlfriends never lasted more than a month. Liang Yiqing was his ex.

"I was implicated because of you."

"Zhao Zhao, how can you say that about me... I didn't, I just..." Xu Jiao was clearly struck by the words. Finally, a thousand words turned into silence, and she swung her small pink fists directly at the man beside her.

"Let go of me! It's all your fault! I never want to see you again! Let's break up! You caused my most beloved family member to be implicated..."

As the male lead, Li Yan naturally had a good face, the prototype of an Overbearing CEO. His chiseled features were a must. Now that the person in his arms was angry, his deep, cold eyes immediately turned toward Xu Zhao behind him. "Jiao Jiao is so worried about you, and this is how you repay her? By making her sad and miserable! Hmm?"

1105 almost died laughing. This "Hmm?" was so immersive. The Overbearing CEO is angry; he's really angry!