Chapter 93

Chapter 87: A Gentleman Speaks Less and Acts More

Knowing she was Bei Mi, Wen Liang could barely suppress his anger, but he managed to respond calmly and said to Tan Yu, "Follow me, I need your help with something."

Tan Yu naturally agreed without hesitation, told Bei Mi to go up first, and followed Wen Liang to the flower bed by the teaching building. Bei Mi, who was rarely treated with such disregard by boys, looked very unhappy and muttered to herself, staring at Wen Liang's back, "What's so great about you, wanting Tan Yu's help? Ha, in your dreams!"

Wen Liang squatted down by the flower bed as usual, and Tan Yu, without a word, squatted beside him. This scene seemed to bring them back to their high school days in the previous life, when the two of them would rush out of different classrooms after class, meet up, and find a secluded corner to squat down, chatting enthusiastically while playing with small pebbles on the ground, discussing everything from the physical features of the woman in last night's dream to the changing international landscape.

Wen Liang suddenly burst into laughter. Life was indeed full of wonders; in this life, he was completely different, and Tan Yu, who had not experienced the pain of losing his sister, would surely have a brand new life. Tan Yu didn't know what Wen Liang was laughing about, but he joined in the laughter. The more he laughed, the more Wen Liang wanted to laugh, and the two of them laughed uncontrollably on the ground, looking like two beggars who had finally snatched a bone from a dog's mouth, completely mad.

Occasionally, passing classmates would look at them in confusion and quickly leave. Tan Yu, who was still a bit shy, blushed and said, "Why don't we find another place to laugh?"

At this point, Tan Yu was not as perverted as he would be in college and could still blush. Wen Liang smiled and said, "Do you still remember how to sing Zhang Xueyou's songs?"

Tan Yu was surprised and said, "You know I can sing?"

Wen Liang didn't explain but told him the details. Upon hearing that their opponent was Bai Huan from Class 2, Tan Yu became a bit nervous and said, "I heard his father is the deputy mayor, and few people dare to provoke him at school..."

Wen Liang patted his shoulder and said calmly, "Don't worry, I guarantee he won't cause you any trouble."

Tan Yu clenched his teeth and said loudly, "Let's do it! What's there to be afraid of? At worst, I'll get a beating, but I'm not scared!"

Wen Liang laughed and said, "You've got guts, that's great!"

In such an atmosphere, Wen Liang found it hard to bring up Bei Mi. In fact, his relationship with Tan Yu was still quite average, and mentioning it rashly would only make Tan Yu dislike him. After telling him to wait at the school gate after school, the two parted ways.

After school, he met Xu Yao at their usual spot and handed her the business card of the dandelion karaoke bar, saying, "This is the best karaoke bar in the west city. I had a hard time getting it. How do you plan to thank me?"

Xu Yao first praised the colorful cat eye on the business card, then stood with her hands by her sides, head down, biting her lip, and slightly twisting her body, shyly saying, "Maybe I could learn from Ji Su..."

Wen Liang, on guard, leaned in and teased, "Sure, I won't refuse."

Before he finished speaking, a punch came from the left, and a kick from below. Wen Liang raised his left arm, lifted his foot, and bent his leg, taking the hit. Then he lunged forward, grabbing her waist with his right hand and gently bumping her with his left shoulder.

Xu Yao let out a soft exclamation, involuntarily stepping back a few steps. Just as her back was about to touch the wall, Wen Liang supported himself with his left hand, reaching over her face to press against the wall, and gently squeezed her waist with his right hand, bringing their bodies close together.

"Give me one minute!"

Classic scenes are classic because they can be used by anyone, anywhere, at any time. Wen Liang maintained a threatening posture, his nose just inches from Xu Yao's red lips, almost able to hear her rapid breathing. The fresh scent of her body filled his senses, and the only words dancing in his mind were: "Breath like orchids."

Xu Yao was startled by Wen Liang's actions. Her black pupils dilated, her mouth slightly open, and a blush quickly spread across her cheeks. Just as she was about to struggle, she heard the boy say:

"Give me one minute!"

Xu Yao looked at Wen Liang. The young man's face was clear and distant, deep and weathered, his eyes hiding an indescribable mystery. Her heart suddenly stirred, and a wave of tenderness flooded her body, making her lean softly into Wen Liang's embrace.

"Alright, one minute is up. What's the date today?"

"19th."

"19th, October 19th, 1995. For one minute this afternoon, you were with me. Because of you, I will remember this minute. This minute belongs to us, forever..." Wen Liang's eyes were misty, his expression melancholic, his voice low and hoarse, almost as good as Leslie Cheung's acting.

Xu Yao looked up, her bright eyes glistening with tears, and said softly, "I've actually seen 'A Fei Zheng Chuan'..."

Wen Liang almost choked. He loosened his grip, took two steps back, and coughed, "Ah, Tan Yu should be coming. I'll go check."

Despite his two lifetimes of cultivation and a face thicker than any official department, he was still quite shaken. Behind him, Xu Yao's giggles echoed, and Wen Liang fled, muttering to himself: "Keep laughing, and I'll take care of you right here!"

Walking out of the alley and turning a corner, he saw Tan Yu arguing with Bei Mi in front of a small shop at the school gate. Listening in, he couldn't help but smile.

"Tan Yu, I'm telling you, if you go, I'll never talk to you again."

"He's my friend, and he needs my help. I can't refuse. Don't worry, it's fine."

"Don't worry? Do you know who Bai Huan is? How can you provoke him? I'm doing this for your own good. What kind of friend is he? Don't let a few nice words make you lose your head!"

Tan Yu frowned and said in a serious tone, "He saved my sister! I've told you many times, I don't want to hear another bad word about him!"

Bei Mi's eyes turned red with anger, pointing at Tan Yu, "You... you, fine, Tan Yu, if you have the guts, don't come to me again!" She turned and walked away, seeing Wen Liang standing nearby, huffed, and left.

Tan Yu was about to chase after her but saw Wen Liang and stopped, embarrassed, saying softly, "She's just worried about me... It's nothing, don't mind her."

Wen Liang smiled and said, "I'm really touched. To stand up for a friend, you're much better than my unreliable desk mate."

Today, the ground of No. 1 High School was a bit strange. Just as he thought of Cao Cao, Cao Cao appeared.

"Who's talking behind my back? Oh, it's Brother Wen. Didn't Confucius say, 'A gentleman does not transfer his anger, nor does he repeat his mistakes'? Brother Wen, you're pushing the blame onto your friends and women, which really hurts me. Who are you going to stab, your friend or your woman? This is a great question, and the answer is philosophical: it depends on the quality! If the woman's quality is high, you should stab your friend, and vice versa! As for me, I'll naturally stab you, ha ha!"

Ren Yi's words were full of passion. Wen Liang gave him a thumbs up and said, "Brother Ren, you have great insight. You can still flatter so elegantly in front of Ji Su and Meng Ke, I can't help but admire you!"

Ji Su and Meng Ke stood by, chuckling. Ren Yi stood tall and proud. Tan Yu suddenly said with a dark face, "So, you're saying the girl on my side is of low quality?"

Ren Yi did mean that. He also came from Minghua Junior High and knew Bei Mi's reputation, so he spoke with some disdain: "No, no, this brother's taste is actually not bad. At least Bei Mi has one good quality: she's straightforward. If she does something, she admits it, and I always admire that!"

Ren Yi's eloquence was honed by Wen Liang, and the current Tan Yu was no match. He was so angry that he trembled all over and stepped forward to fight. After all, since he met Bei Mi, he had been in countless fights over these matters and was used to it. Ren Yi, who was about the same height and build as Tan Yu, was not afraid and stood defiantly, ready to fight. Wen Liang felt a bit uncomfortable and shouted, "Stop!"

The two stood facing each other, necks stretched out like roosters. Wen Liang, standing in the middle, was in a difficult position. One was his brother from the previous life, and the other was a good friend in this life, and neither could be said to be wrong. In the end, he compromised and said, "Ren Yi, apologize to Tan Yu. No matter what, you shouldn't speak ill of a girl behind her back. Confucius also said, 'A gentleman speaks less and acts more.' You've read so many books, how can you not know the importance of being cautious with words?"

Turning to Tan Yu, he said, "Tan Yu, although we don't interact much, I really want to be friends with you. But fighting isn't what a good student should do. We can talk things out; the truth becomes clearer with debate, and who is right or wrong will be obvious. There's no need to resort to violence."

Tan Yu and Ren Yi looked at each other, both thinking the same thing but not saying it: "You, who became famous for fighting, don't you feel embarrassed saying this?"

However, Ren Yi had never seen Wen Liang so serious before and felt that his words were a bit too harsh. He reluctantly said, "I'm sorry!"

Tan Yu couldn't refuse Wen Liang and grunted without a word. Wen Liang felt it was best not to keep everyone together and said to Ji Su with a smile, "Teacher Ji, it seems we can't do it today. You can go back or to the soy milk shop. I'll come over later."

"Okay, we'll wait for you at the shop," Ji Su nodded, took Meng Ke's hand, and left. Ren Yi, still not giving up, leaned in and whispered to Wen Liang, "That Bei Mi is not a good person..."

Wen Liang nodded slightly, indicating he knew what to do. Ren Yi glanced at Tan Yu, lifted his chin proudly, and left.

Wen Liang took Tan Yu to the alley and introduced him to Xu Yao. In front of others, Xu Yao remained cold and reserved, said a few polite words, and left alone.

Tan Yu looked at Wen Liang with admiration in his eyes, "I didn't expect the rumors to be true. You're not only close to Ji Su but also familiar with Xu Yao. And there's Ning Xiaoning, the three most beautiful girls in the first year, you know them all. No wonder I hear the boys in the cafeteria curse you the most."

Wen Liang smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment! Tan Yu, about Bei Mi..."

Tan Yu interrupted him, saying sincerely, "Wen Liang, I really appreciate it, but I know what I'm doing. Please don't interfere, okay?"

Faced with this brother who had once shared life and death, what could Wen Liang say? He nodded helplessly. He would still intervene, but he could be more tactful. After all, his goal was to protect Tan Yu from harm, and the rest was unimportant!

"A gentleman speaks less and acts more. I won't say more, I'll just act!"