Chapter 9
This sentence sounded like evasion, Bian Rui didn’t think too much about it.
The two of them had arrived at the nearest internet cafe, but found that without being 18 years old, they were not allowed inside.
Bai Sinian:…
Bian Rui:…
Bai Sinian had another idea, “Do you have any money on you?”
Bian Rui: “Of course I do.”
“Come on, I know a hotel, you just need to write an ID number when checking in, no need to show ID, we can get a deluxe room with a computer inside.” Bai Sinian led Bian Rui out.
The two of them were like vagrants, walking the streets in the middle of the night, arriving at the hotel Bai Sinian had mentioned.
Just as he said, the two of them only wrote an ID number and checked in. The hostess kept reminding them to be careful, Bian Rui looked at the hostess perplexedly.
The room only had a single bed, and the computer rental was 200 yuan per night.
“You go take a shower first, you can even take a nap, I’ll get to work.” Bai Sinian turned on the computer as soon as they entered.
“Okay.”
Bian Rui went to take a shower first, although he didn’t bring a change of clothes, he couldn’t sleep in his pajamas, but taking a shower would still be more comfortable.
Bai Sinian plugged his phone data cable into the computer’s USB port, importing the photos and videos from his phone, then began editing and adding music.
He compiled all the videos and pictures that the classmates had sent him, as well as some footage of Lin Yuting’s parents holding a banner at the school gate, crying their hearts out.
Every frame caused a dull ache in Bai Sinian’s chest.
He believed the edited video would definitely touch many people.
“Do you want to rest a bit? Do you need any help?” Bian Rui came out of the shower, emanating the small daisy scent of the hotel’s bath products.
Not to mention, although the toiletries in these small hotels were not high-end, they really did smell good!
Bai Sinian quite liked the scent.
He turned his head to look at Bian Rui, almost spraying a nosebleed, Bian Rui was only wrapped in a white towel around his waist, his muscular upper body and sturdy long legs exposed, exuding charm.
Fortunately he didn’t have a fever yet, there were no paparazzi stalking him, otherwise this photo leaking out, it would definitely be on the front page tomorrow.
“No need, no need, I’ll be done soon. You go to sleep first!” Bai Sinian was very afraid of interfering with the idol’s sleep.
After all, he knew Bian Rui had a bad temper in the morning, so anyone who disturbed his sleep would not end well.
Bian Rui didn’t stand on ceremony, pulling back the covers and lying down, “Then call me when you’re done, let me take a look.”
“Okay, no problem.”
Seeing Bian Rui had already closed his eyes, Bai Sinian quietly went to turn off the main light in the room, continuing to work under the dim bedside lamp.
But he deliberately slowed down the mouse clicks and keyboard taps, trying to be as quiet as possible. Finally, around 2 a.m., the video was fully edited.
He put on his headphones and watched it over and over again for more than ten times, confirming there were no issues. He was so excited he wanted to shake Bian Rui awake and share the result.
But when he turned around, he saw Bian Rui’s peaceful sleeping face in the amber light, deciding not to wake him up. This moment was truly beautiful.
At least he could watch his idol sleep so close, there was no one happier than him in the world!
He took out his phone, clicking and clacking, taking several more photos of Bian Rui’s gorgeous sleeping face.
After washing up in the bathroom, Bai Sinian came out, thinking of whether to sleep on the desk, but saw that Bian Rui was lying on his side, leaving half the bed for him.
He chuckled happily, feeling deeply moved, slowly climbing onto the bed, lying on his side with his back to Bian Rui, turning off the bedside lamp and falling into a sweet slumber.
In his lifetime, to actually be able to sleep on the same bed as his idol, who else could boast of this!!
Tomorrow morning, he must remember to take a photo of the bed!
Bai Sinian had warned himself countless times before sleeping, but completely forgot it upon waking up in the morning.
Bian Rui’s exquisite face, lovingly sculpted by God, was just a few centimeters away from him, the moment Bai Sinian opened his eyes, he even forgot to breathe.
“Thump thump…”
Damn, he could even hear his own heartbeat!
Bai Sinian shakily climbed off the bed, sitting on the edge with his back to Bian Rui, taking a deep breath to calm down.
“What time is it?” Bian Rui’s hoarse voice came from behind him.
Ah ah ah ah, Bai Sinian was about to go crazy, that sexy voice in the morning! He really wanted to record it on his phone!!
“Se-seven o’clock.”
“We’re late.” Bian Rui threw off the covers and got up, faster than Bai Sinian.
Bai Sinian was still sitting on the bed, dazed, when he saw Bian Rui tearing off the white towel around his waist, quickly putting on his school uniform pants, then putting on the short-sleeved shirt and finally the jacket.
“Why aren’t you hurrying up?” Bian Rui turned and shouted at Bai Sinian.
“Ah! Okay.” Bai Sinian emerged from his perfect body fantasy and immediately fell in line, starting to get dressed.
While Bian Rui was brushing his teeth and washing his face, he asked if the video was ready. Bai Sinian took out his phone, turned up the volume, and played it in front of him.
Bian Rui stared at it fixatedly, and after watching, his eyes glistened with tears. He spat out the mouthwash and simply said, “Awesome.”
Being praised by his idol, Bai Sinian’s mood instantly lifted.
Ten minutes later, the two checked out of the room and sprinted wildly towards the school. They ran side by side, the edges of their uniforms fluttering lightly with their steps, like two budding sunflowers, appearing especially conspicuous in the morning sunlight.
The security guard didn’t ask too many questions, thinking they were students returning to class after taking leave, and quickly let them pass.
“Bian Rui, it’s time for morning exercises, shall we go to the cafeteria?” Bai Sinian asked.
Bian Rui glanced at the rows of orderly lines on the playground. “I need to go back to the class. I’m the class monitor.”
“Oh, then you hurry back. I’ll buy you breakfast and bring it to your classroom later.”
The two parted ways on the campus path, and Bai Sinian headed to the cafeteria.
Throughout the morning classes, he was distracted. After each class ended, he went to find other classmates he knew and made plans to check their phones at 1 p.m.
North City First Middle School usually allows students to bring their phones, but they have to lock them in the lockers before class, so Bai Sinian could only convey the message orally during the breaks.
Soon, the entire sophomore year knew that something big would happen at lunchtime.
When it was lunchtime, Bai Sinian and the four band members gathered again at their usual spot in the cafeteria.
“Bai Sinian, let me see that video.” Cui Yeyi was already impatient, rubbing his hands eagerly.
Bai Sinian opened the video and handed it to them. The three heads on the opposite side huddled together, with only Bian Rui and Bai Sinian eating.
“Damn, it’s so lit! I’m so moved!” Fan Hongyi excitedly banged the table.
Cui Yeyi also took a few seconds to calm down, then sighed, “You made me look so handsome! It’s just that the sound quality doesn’t seem very good.”
Bai Sinian chewed slowly, “Of course, we don’t have professional recording equipment, and I didn’t do any post-processing on the sound, so it’s just a makeshift.”
“Fortunately, there are subtitles, so it doesn’t affect Bian Rui’s voice,” Shen Bei added.
Bai Sinian nodded in agreement, “Yeah, Bian Rui’s voice is clear. If it was someone else with unclear diction, it would have been even harder to record clearly.”
Shen Bei handed the phone back to Bai Sinian, “When are you going to release it?”
“One o’clock. You guys help spread the word, at least let all the students in our school see this video.”
“Okay!”
The five of them sat in the corner of the cafeteria, the last table, while the rest of the students had already finished eating and returned to the dorms. They stubbornly persisted until one o’clock.
At exactly one o’clock, Bai Sinian immediately posted the video on Q-space. First, Bai Sinian’s Q friends shared it, then other classmates in the friend list also began sharing it. In just over ten minutes, the shares had exceeded a thousand.
Bai Sinian also posted the video on other social media platforms, and Cui Yeyi spent five thousand to boost the video and buy a hot search.
Along with the shares, there were also many comments from strangers voicing their support for this matter.
Seeing the gradually rising heat, the five of them exchanged smiles, feeling that their hard work had not been in vain.
“It’s almost time for class, we should put our phones in the lockers.”
“Let’s have dinner together tonight. I’ll come early to reserve a spot.”
“Okay.”
They then left the cafeteria and headed towards the teaching building.
The result no longer mattered. In the face of the injustice in this world, someone had to speak up. They were doing something absolutely right.
During the afternoon physics class, Bai Sinian listened very attentively. He could finally immerse himself in learning without any distractions.
Unexpectedly, before the first physics class was over, the director of studies came to the senior year 2 class and summoned Bai Sinian.
Bai Sinian was taken to the principal’s office. The principal was a man in his forties, with a hooked nose and a keen gaze.
He looked Bai Sinian up and down, standing in front of his desk, “So you are the top student of the second year, Bai Sinian?”
Bai Sinian knew it was definitely because of the video, and he decided to remain silent from now on, no matter what he said.
The principal flipped through the stack of documents on the table. The first page was Bai Sinian’s student registration form, and the following pages were his assessment reports. The principal spoke amiably, “You are indeed an outstanding child. Which university are you planning to apply to? Tsinghua or Peking University?”
Bai Sinian kept his eyes downcast, not speaking.
“Your future is so promising, do you really want to ruin it with your own hands?” The principal paused, “I’m giving you two choices. First, delete the video from all platforms and explain that you posted it by mistake, acknowledge your error. Second, expel you from school.”
Bai Sinian gritted his teeth, took a deep breath, and still remained silent.
The principal continued to analyze for him, “You know, if you get expelled, you’ll never be able to set foot in a school again. You’ll miss out on the universities you’re so eager to get into. You’re not even 18 yet, no one will want to hire you to work anywhere.”
“And you still hope to hang out with those music-playing young masters? People who don’t study, you’ll gradually drift apart from them in the future. They’re not from the same world as you.”
“Now, you can enjoy the respect of others because of your good academic performance. But when you become an unemployed hooligan on the street, who will be willing to associate with you?”
The principal threatened and intimidated for more than an hour, but Bai Sinian still didn’t give in.
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