Li Ping paused, how could she refuse?
She wasn't from a wealthy family, how could she possibly help Lin Yutian.
Lin Yutian seized the opportunity and quickly said, "Li Ping, you're so kind. I don't have shampoo, toothpaste, or face cream. It would be even better if you could buy me a towel and a toothbrush."
Li Ping exclaimed, "Didn't Feng Xue give you two cents last time to buy you a toothbrush?"
Had so much time passed that Lin Yutian still hadn't bought one?
Then how had she been brushing her teeth during this period?
Li Ping's gaze involuntarily drifted down to Lin Yutian's open mouth, revealing her yellow teeth. She felt a bit disgusted.
Lin Yutian didn't know how to explain. That was two cents! How could she bear to spend it on a toothbrush?
Cheng You chuckled, "If she can sponge off others, how would she buy it herself?"
Li Ping's expression darkened. She had money but didn't buy it. This wasn't just about having a poor condition, was it?
"Lin Yutian, how could you be like this?"
Fang Yunbao exclaimed, "Her condition is poor, what's wrong with saving two cents? Classmate Li Ping is kind-hearted and surely wouldn't mind buying her a toothbrush, as you are helping others."
Lin Yutian truly didn't know how to read the room and intimately linked her arm with Li Ping's.
"Li Ping, you are truly helping others!"
This remark made Li Ping feel even more ironic.
She was willing to help others, but not to be a fool.
"Lin Yutian, why didn't you buy a toothbrush with the two cents Feng Xue gave you? I heard with my own ears that she gave you money, yet you didn't buy one and now you want me to buy it for you. Why should I buy it for you!"
She yanked Lin Yutian's hand away, her face flushed with anger.
More than Lin Yutian, she cared more about Cheng You's gaze. The obvious sarcasm pierced her heart.
She had intended to suppress Cheng You's arrogance, but instead, she had made a fool of herself.
Lin Yutian looked at her innocently, "I don't have money."
Li Ping rolled her eyes, too annoyed to bother with her anymore.
She shouldn't have meddled!
Without free shampoo to mooch, Lin Yutian had to return to her previous routine, not washing her hair or brushing her teeth, and trying to appease Feng Xue.
Meanwhile, Cheng You's medicinal herb garden had planted its first batch of herbs, officially getting on track.
Time flew by, and it was already October. The weather grew cold, and everyone changed from short-sleeved shirts to jackets.
On National Day, the school was closed, and a National Day ceremony was held at the Capital Gymnasium.
Since leaders from other countries, representatives of various ethnic groups, and delegates from all walks of life were attending, there were over ten thousand people in total.
Where there were many people, there were bound to be incidents. Qi Chengyan was responsible for the security on that day.
Cheng You was also dragged by Fang Yunbao to the gymnasium to watch the performances. It was very lively.
Fang Yunbao sighed, "It's been a long time since it was this lively. I'm so happy."
Cheng You was infected by her joy and, like her, raised her hands to clap.
The singing and dancing performances easily boosted everyone's spirits. Next were skits.
Their seats were far away, and it was hard to hear what was being said on stage.
As she listened, Cheng You grew a little bored.
Fang Yunbao suddenly tugged her arm and pointed to a row in front of them.
The light was dim, and Cheng You couldn't immediately see what she wanted her to look at.
"Look at his hand," Fang Yunbao whispered.
Cheng You watched for a while before seeing the man in front of them had placed his hand on the waist of the woman next to him and was slowly moving down.
"Are they dating?"
Fang Yunbao pouted, "The one on his right is his girlfriend."
They had entered holding hands and were walking in front of them.
Fang Yunbao, who couldn't tolerate any wrongdoing, was about to expose the man's misbehavior when Cheng You stopped her.
If they were going to expose him, it was naturally better to have more people involved.
She gave Fang Yunbao a look and whispered something in her ear.
Then, they exchanged glances and gestured to the people next to them to look at the man's hand.
The woman being violated was trembling all over but bit her lip, too afraid to speak.
After more than ten people had seen this, Cheng You suddenly grabbed one of the man's fingers and forcefully bent it backward.
"Shamelessly acting like a hooligan, do you think we're dead!"
The stadium was vast, and Cheng You's voice only echoed in this small area, not affecting the performances on stage.
The man felt like his finger was about to break and let out a pained cry, his face contorted.
"You, you let go! Miss, you're too barbaric, daring to lay hands on me publicly!"
"Ah!!"
Cheng You increased the force.
"I'm barbaric? Where were your hands just now? You dare to act like a hooligan publicly, and I'm not allowed to retaliate!"
The man broke out in a sweat, his arm twitching.
"Don't slander me! When was I acting like a hooligan?"
Fang Yunbao helped the woman up and took a closer look, only to realize it was Yuan Yuzhen.
Upon realizing that the woman being violated was a classmate from the same school, she became furious!
"Yuan Yuzhen, don't be afraid, we'll protect you!"
Following that, the people near Cheng You and Fang Yunbao all stood up and angrily condemned the man.
"You were harassing this female comrade, we all saw it!"
"You must be sent to the police station, we can't condone this kind of behavior!"
"Utter moral decay!"
"..."
Seeing that the situation was unfavorable, the man, forgetting to defend himself, turned and fled.
Cheng You, along with a few others, chased after him.
Fortunately, at the entrance, the man was apprehended, preventing him from escaping.
Fang Yunbao helped Yuan Yuzhen out, "You might have to go and identify him."
Yuan Yuzhen bit her lip and shook her head. It was too embarrassing.
"Can I not go?"
Cheng You was taken aback and looked at Liu Zi.
Liu Zi nodded, "Alright, you leave an address, and I'll find you if needed."
Yuan Yuzhen, feeling embarrassed, quickly left her address and ran off.
After this incident, Cheng You lost the mood to watch the performances.
"Liu Zi, where is your regiment commander?"
Liu Zi said, "Brother Yan is in charge of that area. If you go that way, you'll see him."
Cheng You walked too fast, and he forgot to remind her.
The soldiers here were on guard duty, and Qi Chengyan wouldn't be able to accompany her.
But Cheng You hadn't intended for him to accompany her anyway; she just wanted to go and see him.
The soldiers here stood rigidly, like poplar trees, unswayed by the wind.
The October night was slightly cool. As she reached his side, a drizzle began to fall.
Cheng You pulled her jacket tighter, stood beside him, and tilted her head to look at him.
"Go inside and watch the show, it's cold here," he said in a low voice, his posture unwavering.
Cheng You straightened up like him, her chest puffed out.
"Reporting, Commander Qi, I'm not cold!"
Qi Chengyan rarely smiled, unless he couldn't help it.
The moment Cheng You arrived, he lost his composure.
"Youyou, go inside, it's cold here," Qi Chengyan said with a helpless smile.
Cheng You pouted, "I'm really not cold. I just want to keep you company. When will you be leaving?"
"After the ceremony ends."
Cheng You glanced at the time, "Then I'll wait for you and go together."