Refuse to Confess (11)

While Bo Xiyun was out for a moment after class, he was blocked outside by a group of people.

The person blocking him was none other than Bai Song's friend, Hu Peng, along with a few others who usually hung out with Bai Song and Hu Peng.

"Hey, how dare you have the face to stay here?" Hu Peng chewed on a blade of grass, propping one foot against a bicycle leaning against the side of the building. His tone was anything but polite.

"Is a counterfeit so shameless?" His cronies joined in, "Haha, you are so shameless."

Hu Peng's voice became more arrogant, "You're just a fake. The real Young Master has arrived, in Class 3, all lovey-dovey with Miss Xu. And you're still here, isn't it sickening?"

Hearing his words, a few classmates who came out with Bo Xiyun couldn't help but become irritated.

Ke di directly retorted, "What does it have to do with you whether it's real or fake? Did you go into the Bai family's ancestral tomb?"

Hu Peng spat out the grass with a "ptui," "I can't stand disgusting things, what's it to you?"

Ke di was getting angry and wanted to step forward, but Bo Xiyun held him back.

Bo Xiyun shook his head at him and even said to the other classmates, "Everyone, go back for now. I'll handle this."

"Xiyun!"

Ke di frowned, and the other classmates also said, "There are so many of them, what if something happens to you?"

Bo Xiyun remained calm, even smiled, and reassured them, "It's broad daylight, what could happen?"

The place where he was blocked wasn't too secluded, but between two adjacent buildings. The teaching building was not far to the right, and through the first-floor window with protective netting, one could see the classrooms of Class 1 and Class 2.

The classmates were still somewhat worried. Bo Xiyun glanced at the person next to Hu Peng, who was holding a mobile phone, the screen lit up, indicating an ongoing call.

Clearly, besides the few people in front of him, someone else was observing this situation.

It's possible that person was remotely orchestrating this provocation.

"This is a matter concerning the Bai family," Bo Xiyun said, "I will handle it myself."

The classmates couldn't do anything, so they had no choice but to leave.

After a few classmates departed, Bo Xiyun looked back at Hu Peng and the others and calmly said, "Bai Song, there's no need for you to go to such lengths."

There was a moment of silence on Hu Peng's side, and then, as expected, a voice came from the phone.

The person with the phone immediately pressed the speaker button.

Bai Song's cold voice came through.

"Who the hell do you think you are to command me?"

Bo Xiyun had no intention of engaging in a meaningless argument. He was about to go to class soon, and he didn't have time for this.

He said directly, "I know that all these years you've held a grudge against me because back then, when Bai Gelei had trouble finding his ex-wife and biological son, your parents suggested that you be adopted by Bai Gelei."

Indeed, this was a secret of the Bai family, and even Hu Peng and the others were momentarily stunned, instinctively looking towards the phone.

Bai Song was supposed to be adopted by his wealthy uncle?

Bo Xiyun continued, "But I was brought back to the Bai family, and the adoption plan was abandoned. So you've always felt that I stole the lavish life that should have been yours."

"Isn't it true?" There was no need to doubt anymore; Bai Song's intense reaction directly confirmed Bo Xiyun's words.

"And you're just a counterfeit impostor!"

By comparison, Bo Xiyun's voice sounded calmer.

"Bai Song, even without me, it would have been the same. Bai Gelei only cared about his own bloodline, not even his own brother's child would do."

"Because Bai Gelei only loves himself."

He remained calm, which was quite unlike an underage child who had been abandoned by his closest relatives.

Then he turned the question back to Bai Song.

"Don't you know this?"

The speakerphone spread the sound completely, and even Bai Song's heavy breathing was clearly audible.

Even without a video, one could completely imagine Bai Song's current appearance.

He had harbored so much hatred for so long, and Bai Song had no idea how Bo Xiyun had found out.

This person had such astonishing insight and keenness, and his hidden thoughts had been completely seen through long ago.

"You...!"

Perhaps even Bai Song himself hadn't realized it.

What truly made him furious was that Bo Xiyun's last words were irrefutable.

What Bai Song was so jealous of, coveted, and desperately wanted—the exclusive love from his uncle—had never existed.

Bai Song could only be furious and defensively accused Bo Xiyun.

"What the hell are you talking about? It's all your fault!"

From the nearby building, faint sounds could be heard. Someone next to Hu Peng looked into the building and saw that some students in the classrooms had been attracted by the commotion outside and opened the windows to look out.

This time, to humiliate Bo Xiyun publicly, Hu Peng and his friends deliberately chose a location outside the classroom windows.

Now, the students in the classrooms were indeed drawn to the scene. Not only were Class 1 and Class 2 on the first floor looking out, but even Class 3 on the upper floor had students opening windows and looking down.

The person next to Hu Peng nudged him with his elbow and said something quietly.

On the phone, Bai Song continued to rant incoherently, but it was clear that he had been internally defeated.

Hu Peng couldn't just stand by while Bai Song suffered. He had gone to great lengths to confront Bo Xiyun today, to expose his disgusting behavior in front of everyone.

"Don't try to keep yourself so clean."

Hu Peng shouted first, then tapped the screen of the phone next to him and said, "Song ge, let me handle this."

Finally, Bai Song's voice stopped.

And Hu Peng had already taken out a thin notebook and raised it high.

"Bo Xiyun, take a look, do you recognize it?"

Bo Xiyun had already been ready to leave.

He had said everything he needed to say to Bai Song, and there was nothing more to discuss. If Bai Song continued to pester him, Bo Xiyun was confident that Bai Gelei, who was used to being the patriarch, would be happy to intervene.

However, the thin notebook that Hu Peng brought out did look familiar to Bo Xiyun.

The notebook had a simple plain cover and didn't stand out, but in the bottom right corner of the cover, there was a small drawing of a cloud.

Bo Xiyun immediately recognized that cloud.

It was a drawing he had made himself.

His eyesight had always been good, and he couldn't have mistaken it. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to see Bai Song's name on the phone screen from such a distance earlier.

That was Bo Xiyun's notebook.

No wonder, Bo Xiyun thought, he had felt like something was missing when he was organizing his notes before.

Inside the classroom of the teaching building, more and more students gathered by the window, looking outside. Hu Peng couldn't wait any longer.

"Is this your notebook? It's filled with your handwriting," he shook the notebook and then opened it, taking out a photo that was tucked inside.

"Take a look at what you've hidden in this notebook?!"

The photo was a half-body shot, and the face in the photo belonged to someone familiar to everyone present.

To ensure that the students in the classroom could see, Hu Peng spoke loudly.

"You actually hid a photo of Yi Zhongshen in here!"

He deliberately furrowed his brow and made a disgusted expression.

"How disgusting can you be?!"

There was a noticeable commotion from the three classes in the teaching building, as everyone clearly heard it.

And at this moment, Bo Xiyun finally pieced together his fragmented memories.

He finally understood how news of his secret crush on Yi Zhongshen had spread.

Before the competition, when Bai's family had taken back their biological son, rumors began circulating about the "fake son." Even his schoolbag had been rummaged through and left in a mess.

And this notebook had disappeared back then as well.

This was all before Bo Xiyun regained consciousness. After waking up, he participated in the finals, and his classmates were focused on studying, so no one discussed these trivial matters anymore.

This was precisely what annoyed Hu Peng the most.

This scandalous secret crush, which could have become a laughingstock, hadn't been spread for long before it was overshadowed by the news of Bo Xiyun winning the gold medal in the competition.

Fortunately, they still had the evidence they had found back then. Now, they could finally expose Bo Xiyun's secret in front of everyone.

"Are you still shamelessly talking about Bai Song here? Haven't you done enough evil? You deceived the Bai family for so many years, and now you want to climb up to Yi Shao!"

Bo Xiyun wasn't intimidated by Hu Peng's raised voice. He responded directly.

"That's a photo taken at the entrance of T University. What does it have to do with what you're saying?"

The half-body shot was taken at the entrance of T University.

Red bricks and white pillars, it was one of the most iconic buildings of T University.

This photo, like the draft paper in the previous envelope, was treasured because of T University.

Due to the vague rumors about his secret crush, Bo Xiyun had kept his distance from Yi Zhongshen. However, after spending time together these past few days, his initial risk-avoidant mentality had started to change slightly.

After hearing Hu Peng and the others spout nonsense, Bo Xiyun's first thought wasn't to immediately distance himself.

Instead, he remembered that Yi Zhongshen had seemed upset when dealing with the rumors before.

Furrowing his brows, he said, "Don't let these rumors affect Yi Shao."

Upon hearing Bo Xiyun's words, Hu Peng and his group became even more arrogant.

"Don't give us this act. I can tell you're feeling guilty!"

"Right, Bai Song?"

They couldn't help but mention Bai Song, trying to salvage their pride.

Not only Hu Peng and his group, but also most of the onlookers present, knew how much Yi Zhongshen despised rumors.

Hu Peng sneered, feeling frustrated after waiting for so long. They finally got the moment to expose Bo Xiyun in front of everyone.

He spoke up.

"If Yi Shao hears about this, guess what will happen?"

"I heard."

A voice filled with extreme coldness and frost suddenly resounded.

In the open space between the buildings, it was like a thunderbolt, instantly exploding.

Hu Peng and his group turned around in shock, stumbling over their words.

"Y-Yi Shao?"

The person walking over from the corner of the building was none other than the frosty-faced Yi Zhongshen.

The tall and upright young man took a few steps and stood before them. The hem of his long coat curved, adding to the intimidating presence of its wearer.

Hearing about someone is one thing, but seeing them in person was another. In the eyes of most students, this legendary Yi Shao's appearance truly emanated an almost tangible chilling aura.

At this moment, Hu Peng and his group also felt that something was off.

They had indeed arranged for Yi Shao to come in advance, but his reaction was not what they had anticipated.

Perhaps Yi Shao was just furious after hearing about the rumors?

Hu Peng thought, attempting to explain with a forced smile, but before he could speak, the cellphone that was still in a call made a sound.

"You guys..."

Bai Song's voice clearly lowered, but the speakerphone was still on, making his voice audibly clear.

"Who allowed you to... How did Yi Shao come?!"

What puzzled Hu Peng and his group was that Bai Song's lowered voice clearly contained a tremor, not surprise, but fear.

"Beep—"

Immediately, the call abruptly ended as Bai Song hung up the phone.

It was as if the Yi Shao standing before them, the one who others tried to please, only instilled fear in Bai Song.

Witnessing Bai Song's reaction, Hu Peng also became somewhat panicked.

They indeed hadn't told Bai Song about Yi Zhongshen's arrival because they weren't sure if they could get Yi Shao to come.

And now, not only did Yi Zhongshen show up, but he also directly took the notebook with his photo inside.

Watching Yi Shao approach, Hu Peng couldn't control his trembling hands.

At this moment, Yi Zhongshen didn't spare them any extra attention. He simply closed the notebook with the photo, even using his fingertips to smooth out the creases caused by Hu Peng and his group's rough handling.

Then, under the gaze of the students crowded by the windows of the three classrooms, Yi Zhongshen spoke up.

"Before the competition, the teachers asked me to bring something from Tsinghua University for the younger brother because his grades are good enough to aim for Tsinghua."

As he spoke, Yi Zhongshen had already reached Bo Xiyun's side and handed him the notebook.

Bo Xiyun was slightly startled, took it, and softly thanked him.

But the next sentence from the senior surprised him a little.

"I also gave him this photo of Tsinghua University's entrance. He was studying at the time, so I slipped it into this notebook."

Yi Zhongshen turned his gaze and looked at Hu Peng and his group, as cold as ice.

"Anyone have any objections?"

Who would dare to have objections?

Hu Peng and his group were so scared that their bikes almost couldn't support them. They awkwardly supported each other to barely stay on their feet.

What surprised Bo Xiyun was that he remembered Yi Zhongshen didn't place that photo.

However, obviously, with just these words, Yi Zhongshen's intimidation against Hu Peng and his group was unquestionable.

And at that moment, Bo Xiyun heard a whisper, barely audible but magnetic.

"It's still too little."

He looked towards Yi Zhongshen, blinked in confusion, and even thought it might be his imagination.

But Yi Zhongshen had already looked behind him, where two classmates were a few steps behind, carrying various large and small packages and parcels, hurrying over.

"Teacher Yi!"

The two classmates ran over and handed everything to Yi Zhongshen.

The packages varied in form, but the only commonality was the Tsinghua University logo on the packaging.

Even the tape used for sealing clearly displayed the name of Tsinghua University.

Yi Zhongshen glanced at the pile of packages and directly opened a large cardboard box, taking out what was inside.

It was a trendy white and green color-blocked work down jacket, clearly of high quality and expensive.

And on the front chest pocket of the down jacket, there was a small logo.

Tsinghua.

Yi Zhongshen said, "These Tsinghua things are for you."

Bo Xiyun was astonished, his eyes widened, and his light-colored curled eyelashes appeared misty and soft in the winter sunlight.

"This, so much...? I can't accept it, I'm sorry..."

This was too valuable; just this down jacket alone must be quite pricey.

Yi Zhongshen looked at him, his voice lowering.

"You can accept if Gu Sheng gives, but not mine?"

Bo Xiyun was momentarily stunned.

The chill emanating from the young man in front of him had not yet dissipated, but now as he lowered his gaze, Bo Xiyun inexplicably felt a sense of loss.

For a moment, Bo Xiyun couldn't bring himself to refuse again.

By the time he reacted, the senior in front of him, relying on his long arms and height advantage, effortlessly helped him put on the down jacket.

The slender and delicate young man was enveloped in the oversized and warm coat.

It was only after Yi Zhongshen finished buttoning the collar for him that he withdrew his hand.

A hushed silence filled the surroundings, immersed in astonishment. The windows of the three classrooms were still crowded with students. Under everyone's gaze, Yi Zhongshen raised his eyes and spoke calmly.

His voice remained smooth and deep, yet everyone could hear him clearly.

"You are my person at Tsinghua University."

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Tn Note: Who else screamed at Yi shao's lofty "I heard" ;)

Anyway sorry for a late release. I had my final exams and irl sucked, hope you understand. From now I will try to upload 2 chaps per week atleast, maybe more if i am free. <3