What Zhou Cibai said was not something a normal person would say under normal circumstances.
But obviously, this is not a normal circumstance at this moment.
Everyone present could see that Zhou Cibai was here to help Gu Jiqing.
It was to prove that Gu Jiqing did not cheat, did not hang out with rich men, and did not carry favor with the rich and powerful second generation. Instead, the rich and powerful second generation were the gentle and protective husband in front of him. By the way, he also mentioned that he had a brother-in-law who drove a Maybach.
In other words, apart from the fact that Gu Jiqing actually turned their straight school hunk gay, all other rumors are just rumors.
As for the person who was pestering Gu Jiqing and spreading rumors he was talking about is also obvious.
Gu Jiqing let Zhou Cibai lead him without saying a word.
He Changzhi stood there with a sullen face, gritting his teeth, and said to Zhou Cibai, “Don’t act here. During the last basketball game, Gu Jiqing said that he and you are not in that kind of relationship.”
Zhou Cibai was very calm: “En, because I was still pursuing him during the last basketball game, but he always disagreed. I only got him when we went out on a trip together on New Year’s Day. If you don’t believe me, you can ask the friends who went out with us.”
He pointed his chin toward the window.
Everyone followed his gaze.
Lu Ping and Xia Qiao, who were lying on the windowsill, were already stunned by the series of dramatic developments. They quickly reacted after feeling everyone’s gazes, nodding their heads repeatedly: “Ah, yes, yes, yes! They are a couple! A perfect couple! The kind of couple that all the foreign friends who stayed in the same homestay with us know!”
Everyone turned their attention back.
Then Zhou Cibai took out two car keys and shook them at He Changzhi: “The Land Rover is mine, the Hummer is mine too, the Maybach is Gu Jiqing’s brother’s, and the old man you mentioned who went to the bar with him arm in arm was also his brother. I was also the one who picked up Gu Jiqing at night, so do you still have any objections?”
He Changzhi certainly had his objections. He could understand that Zhou Cibai had two cars, but he never knew that Gu Jiqing actually had a brother who drove a Maybach.
Although Gu Jiqing usually wears famous brands, but he does not spend lavishly at all. He even works as a tutor and takes on private illustrations. Sometimes, in order to submit manuscripts on time, he stays up all night and allows the client to make unreasonable suggestions for revisions over and over again, all for that little bit of money. He does not look like a spoiled, rich second generation at all.
He never mentioned his family situation and even saved the scholarship money.
Otherwise, He Changzhi would not have preconceived that Gu Jiqing was a gold digger.
And now, such a rich brother suddenly appears?
But it is impossible for Zhou Cibai to lie about these things because they would be discovered if investigated.
He Changzhi’s brain, which had long been overwhelmed by anger, had become a mess due to shock, shame, anger, and vague uneasiness.
He clenched his fists, his face looked extremely ugly, and he couldn’t utter a word.
Zhou Cibai said, “If you have no objection, I will take Gu Jiqing to report to the police. After all, our Tsinghua University is an institution of higher learning. I think Classmate He would not want to be in the same classroom with someone who secretly photographs others, spreads their privacy, and spreads rumors either.”
He stood on the podium, holding Gu Jiqing’s hand tightly, and glanced at He Changzhi with a cold and indifferent expression. His contempt and disdain were evident in his words, but his inner attitude revealed his protection for Gu Jiqing.
No one is a fool, and the truth about who’s right and who’s wrong is clear at a glance.
Some girls who already disliked He Changzhi because of this incident simply spoke up: “Yes, we should call the police. We don’t want to be in the same classroom with this kind of person anyway.”
“That’s right. We originally wanted to invite Gu Jiqing to join our group, but someone insisted on using chicken feathers as a token of authority1Waving chicken feathers as a token of authority (idioms): to assume unwarranted authority on the basis of some pretext.to prevent us from inviting Gu Jiqing. Should the school also take care of this kind of isolationist behavior?”
“And the last time you played dirty, it really brought shame to our department. I’m embarrassed to say that I’m from the Mathematic Department when I go out!”
……
The vast majority of people in this world are ordinary people. They may not have the courage to defend what he believes is right, regardless of the consequences like Zhou Cibai. They may prioritize their own interests, but when the truth, right, and wrong are placed before them, they will not be able to help but speak up for justice because of the basic moral concepts in their hearts.
Even Lao Lu, who had the best relationship with He Changzhi, frowned and said nothing after finding out that these posts were all fabricated by He Changzhi.
He Changzhi stood in the crowd, accepting all the accusations helplessly and angrily, his blood surging so fast that it seemed as if his blood vessels were about to explode.
Professor Zhang looked at him disappointedly, then turned to Gu Jiqing and Zhou Cibai and said, “I have contacted your counselors, you guys follow me.”
After talking with the college leaders, Gu Jiqing chose to call the police.
The matter was not complicated, and Gu Jiqing had already prepared the evidence. After talking with the counselor, He Changzhi did not resist any longer and cooperated with all the investigations with a calm face.
He thought he could hide his anonymous IP address from the school’s review, but the public security personnel found out everything. It was also confirmed that those IDs that kept stirring up trouble were also done by him alone.
The counselor who rushed over overnight to accompany He Changzhi and listen to all the investigation conclusions looked at He Changzhi with eyes full of disappointment and anger, and He Changzhi could only lower his head, looked gloomy, and remain silent.
The counselor looked at Gu Jiqing again and solemnly said, “Xiao Gu, don’t worry. Our school will not cover up for students just to make a big thing small. You can handle this matter according to your true demands. Anyway, no matter what, the school will definitely give the student a disciplinary punishment of probation and will not revoke it.”
“En.” Gu Jiqing nodded, then turned his head to look at the young lady who answered the call. “According to Rule 42 of the Public Security Administration Punishment Law, the second point, openly insulting others or fabricating facts to slander others, and the sixth point, peeping, secretly photographing, eavesdropping, and spreading the privacy of others. Should He Changzhi be detained for more than 5 to 10 days, and he can also be fined up to 500 yuan?”
The policewoman was stunned for a moment, then said, “Ah, yes.”
Gu Jiqing nodded again and then said, “Then do I also have the right to ask He Changzhi to post a clarification and apology on the school bulletin board and his personal social media account?”
The policewoman also nodded. “Of course.”
“En, I’ve already written the clarification and apology for him.” Gu Jiqing handed over a piece of paper.
The policewoman took it, took a look at it, and couldn’t help but smile.
Then handed it to He Changzhi.
He Changzhi looked down.
It clearly wrote: [I, He Changzhi, am narrow-minded, have a distorted view of love, am jealousy, have no vision, and have no moral bottom line. During my interactions with Gu Jiqing and Zhou Cibai, I misunderstood, fabricated, and spread false rumors due to personal grudges. This has caused indelible harm to both students’ physically and mentally. I feel deeply guilty and hereby solemnly apologize and swear never to do it again]
At that moment, He Changzhi’s face turned green. He stood up and pointed at Gu Jiqing: “Don’t go too far!”
“Sit down!” Before he could finish his words, the policewoman shouted, “Who is going too far? Look at what you did! Do you think you are a person with a higher education? I think you are bringing shame to your school! And do you know that if someone investigates your behavior, they can sue you for defamation? If you don’t apologize now, you will be sentenced to one or two years in prison. Will you be happy?!”
He Changzhi clutched the piece of paper, making deep wrinkles on it, and he looked like he was about to die of anger, while Gu Jiqing still just sat in his seat with his eyelashes drooping, looking gentle and calm.
He should have known that he was no match for Gu Jiqing.
What’s more, sitting next to Gu Jiqing was a ferocious wolfdog with the words “If you offend Gu Jiqing again, I will never let you go” written all over its body.
He could only bear it and said through gritted teeth, “Okay, I will apologize.”
So when Gu Jiqing and Zhou Cibai came out of the police station and returned home, He Changzhi posted this apology on all of his personal social media accounts, and the forum administrator even pinned it to the top of his post.
The school forum, which has always been deserted, has become lively for a rare time.
[F*ck! How could He Changzhi, who usually has thick eyebrows and big eyes, be such a person?]
[Really, this is too disgusting. Fortunately, I didn’t believe that rumor that was posted before.]
[But this time he has suffered enough, at least he will be detained administratively. If the punishment is not revoked, I wonder how he will be able to take the civil service exam and find a job in the future. Besides, he will be placed on probation, so he will have to keep his tail between his legs in the future.]
[The key point is that it is the final week now, so he has to miss all the classes this semester. Will he be held back ah?]
[It’s so funny, there are so many other times to cause trouble, but he has to do it during the final week, which prevents us from reviewing properly]
[I’m here to say this on behalf of the Mathematics Department. The most disgusting thing about He Changzhi is that he used the attendance records to imply that we were not allowed to be in the same modeling group as Gu Jiqing. In the end, Gu Jiqing got first place in the assignment. Do you think he was angry or not?!]
[F*ck?! Gu Jiqing completed the mathematical modeling alone?! Damn, the person from the next class is praising you for being awesome]
[Yes, I used to think he was a grown man and looked so weak, which was weird, but from now on he is my god!!!]
[So why is he so good-looking, so smart, and has so much hair?!]
[He is also a rich second-generation, and has a very handsome and rich second-generation boyfriend who would even kneel down on the keyboard for him]
[Okay, I don’t deserve it]
[Wuwuwu, stop talking about it. After this incident, my gay best friend and I both broke up at the same time. We are both crying and hugging each other now, but when I see their photos, they are such a good match. I am really going to choke to death when I see that kiss on the car door, okay!]
[Wuwuwuwu, I am heartbroken again. Zhou Cibai was said to have homophobia. Zhou Cibai is straight. I finally found a guy I like, but he already has a boyfriend?! And I don’t even have a thin waist, long legs, or fair skin like his boyfriend!]
[For a moment, I didn’t know who to envy]
[The key is the difference in body shape and skin color. First of all, I am really not a CP girl2A shipper or a fan., but a handsome 1 and beautiful 0. That is to say, I am really not a CP girl, but Zhou Cibai is kneeling on the keyboard. That is to say, I am really not a CP girl, but Gu Jiqing kissed Zhou Cibai on the car door.]
[Okay, CP girl]
……
The style of the forum became increasingly strange.
After taking a shower and changing into pajamas, Gu Jiqing sat cross-legged on the sofa, browsing the forums one by one. He wondered if college students at top universities today were a little too free, open, and inclusive.
And aren’t they busy reviewing?
Don’t they want scholarships?
When Zhou Cibai came out of the shower, what he saw was Gu Jiqing lowering his head and pursing his lips slightly. His hair hung naturally, covering his eyes, so it was impossible to tell his mood.
Zhou Cibai’s heart tightened.
Just then, both of their cell phones rang at the same time.
In the [Aranya Sweet Group], Lu Ping asked at the top of his lungs for the ten thousandth time: [Zhou Cibai, you bastard!!! Why did you lie to me!!! When did you and Gu Gu get together!!! Why did you hide it from me!!!]
Zhou Cibai paused.
Gu Jiqing raised his head and was about to say something, but he quickly said, “I didn’t want them to say those ugly words to you today, so I didn’t think much about it because I was too mad. Don’t be angry.”
Gu Jiqing was about to ask something, but when he saw Zhou Cibai sincerely admitting his mistake and looking a little nervous, he felt soft-hearted for a moment: “I’m not angry, I just want to thank you.”
“Oh.”
Zhou Cibai sat down next to Gu Jiqing, feeling a little guilty, then lowered his head.
His first reaction today was indeed to protect Gu Jiqing. In addition, Gu Jiqing had said that he didn’t mind being mistaken for his boyfriend before, so he chose what he thought was the most powerful and effective way to clarify the matter.
But he could not completely deny the little selfishness in his subconscious.
Anyway, he will also become his boyfriend in the future, so it shouldn’t be too much to ask for a formal status in advance.
Zhou Cibai was trying to soothe his conscience.
Gu Jiqing softly said, “Should we explain this to Lu Ping and the others first?”
Zhou Cibai didn’t even think about it and immediately turned his head away. “Of course no!”
Gu Jiqing: “?”
Zhou Cibai: “……”
After a brief silence, he relied on his upright and innocent image in Gu Jiqing’s heart and whispered, “If you explain, I will lose face, won’t I?”
Gu Jiqing blinked, not quite understanding.
Zhou Cibai pursed his lips and said shamelessly, “Now everyone knows that I am a strict husband, and if you say that we are not a couple, wouldn’t it make me look very embarrassed? And they all saw the photo of you kissing me, so how can I explain that we are not a couple? I can’t just tell them that we are friends with benefits. You know, I am actually a more traditional person, so…”
So Zhou Cibai didn’t say the rest, leaving it to Gu Jiqing to fill in the blanks on his own.
Based on his understanding of Gu Jiqing, Gu Jiqing will definitely choose to respect his opinion out of consideration for his reputation and face.
Sure enough, when Gu Jiqing saw Zhou Cibai with red ears, lowered head, clenched knuckles, and sitting uncomfortably in front of him, all he could think about was Zhou Cibai’s good points.
“But wouldn’t this make many people who really like you afraid to pursue you? What if it affects your future love life?”
“It won’t affect me!”
Gu Jiqing was really thinking about Zhou Cibai seriously, and the look he gave Zhou Cibai was sincere and gentle.
Zhou Cibai paused, feeling a little guilty, but chose to explain quickly with the same serious expression: “Look, we signed a contract anyway, and I can’t be in a relationship with someone else. Besides, you will definitely live in my house often in the future, and I’m neither gentle nor heavy. If I leave a mark on your neck again, we don’t have to explain it often because we are in love, right?”
It seems to make sense.
Gu Jiqing nodded slightly.
Zhou Cibai quickly added: “And you also think it’s troublesome to have people chasing you all the time, right? Now that I’m your boyfriend, they have to think twice before chasing you, and you can save a lot of time and energy, study hard, keep your GPA at the top, and get a scholarship. The same goes for me, so our relationship is actually a hundred benefits with no harm, right?”
It seems so.
Although Gu Jiqing felt that something was a bit strange, he also felt that what Zhou Cibai said made sense.
And the decision Zhou Cibai makes must be reliable.
This is the cognition that Gu Jiqing is too lazy to think about subconsciously.
“So will we tell everyone in the future that we are in a relationship?” Gu Jiqing tilted his head to look at Zhou Cibai and finally asked in a gentle voice to confirm.
The eyes he looked at Zhou Cibai were clean, clear, and trusting, as if he were not thinking about anything, just like a cat that had completely let down its guard and was ready to be kidnapped home, and he even unconsciously fluttered his long and curly eyelashes.
Zhou Cibai’s heart trembled, and he felt that he was really not a human being, but he still nodded without hesitation and righteously: “En.”
The cat, who had already fallen into the trap but was completely unaware of it, asked seriously, “Apart from this, is there anything else I need to do?”
“Yes.”
Zhou Cibai answered without hesitation.
Gu Jiqing looked at him.
Zhou Cibai said seriously: “For example, in order to avoid being discovered as a fake couple, we should also change our couple avatars, bind the game couple relationship, buy couple bracelets and couple clothes, and…”
“And what?” Gu Jiqing blinked in confusion when he saw Zhou Cibai suddenly become hesitant.
Zhou Cibai lowered his eyelashes, avoided his gaze, and said in a low voice with red ears, “Also, considering that I performed well today, as my nominal boyfriend, can you give me some reward?”
Gu Jiqing paused slightly.
Zhou Cibaiburied his head even lower: “We haven’t had that for a week…”
The moment the words fell.
Zhou Zhou accidentally locked himself in the room with a bang.
The only people left in the living room were a big dog that looked aggrieved and hungry and a kitten that was blinking innocently.
What rewards?
T/N: Feed my boy some meat!!!!!
