I had never been so popular since I was a kid. I had even been excluded by my classmates because of my unsociable personality. What was wrong with me today? I was really flattered.
"I know a western restaurant, the dessert taste really good. Let's go there."
"My physiological period is a bit uncomfortable, you guys go ahead and eat, I won't go."
I had no choice but to be dragged away by them before I could say these words. I turned my head with all my might and saw Ai Meng smiling as she waved goodbye to me. It was fine as long as she wasn't angry, I thought to myself.
In the end, we decided to go to the Western Restaurant. It would be quieter so that we could increase our friendship, and those words were said by Class Rep Chen Kun. I quietly listened from the side and was also affected by the passionate atmosphere.
Everyone was having a hearty meal together, but they felt that it wasn't bad at all.
"It's An An. Introduce yourself, quick."
It was easy for me to fall into a daze, so when I was running, the girl in the seat next to me shook my arm and reminded me in a low voice.
I stood up quickly, a little nervous, and smiled unnaturally.
My name is Lu Weian, I am from the Mu City, my personality is probably not too good, I hope everyone can forgive me, thank you.
After a few sentences, I hurriedly sat down. I am not a person who doesn't dare to face the crowd. I only see these students, and feel that they are clean and transparent. They have a generous sunshine and a bit of inferiority complex.
A young man and a girl of the same age, yet I became a person filled with worry. I hated everyone who tried to get close to me and use me. My heart was dark, completely different from them.
"An An, listen to my mom. I saw your uncle at the parents' meeting the day before yesterday." The one who spoke was a thin and small person, with a pair of shiny eyes that rolled around.
Her name is Fang Wu, I remember her introducing herself just now.
I was stunned and could not help but think of Mu Huainan's face. "How did you know it was my uncle?"
"I also know that you have taken him as your godfather in front of so many people!" She blinked like a curious child. "Why didn't you call him father? Why did you call him uncle?"
This question made me feel extremely awkward.
Fortunately, Chen Kun understood the gist of it, and helped me block the way.
However, his words made me fall into an even more embarrassing situation.
"Anyone can tell that it was a joke from what happened at the funeral, you really took it seriously. Are you stupid? Besides, even if you call me uncle, we are closer than father, right?" One must know, what kind of person was Mu Huainan, even if he was invited to a world-class awards ceremony, he would only agree to it once every ten years. See, yesterday, a small meeting of the elders was actually able to move Mu Huainan! What does this mean? Doesn't it mean that our safety is more important in his heart than his daughter? "
"Right, right, right. The class monitor is right." Fang Wu nodded her head as she walked towards me, "An An, since our relationship is so good, can you tell your uncle that I invited you guys over to my house for dinner?"
"An An, don't listen to him. Come to my house. I have a world-class top-notch chef. I will cook for you whatever you want to eat!"
In fact, I didn't want to interrupt either. In any case, nine out of the ten sentences they spoke were all related to Mu Huainan, and the last sentence they wanted me to introduce these students to Mu Huainan, it had nothing to do with me.
"An An, please set a date. I'll get my mom to prepare."
I looked at Fang Wu's eyes that were bent into crescent moons and opened my mouth. My voice was as cold as ice, and my face was expressionless.
"My name is Lu Weian, not An An."
Fang Wu suddenly felt a little awkward. She stared blankly for a while, then quickly explained in a low voice: "Isn't calling An An An a bit more amiable? Our relationship … …"
"Student Fang Wu, please call me Lu Weian. Thank you."
These words completely cut off her train of thought.
Fang Wu's smile stiffened at the corner of her mouth, her face turned from white to red, finally she was so embarrassed that blood seemed to drip out of her mouth.
Now, when I sat down, there was total silence. I didn't look up, and when I sat down I ate the steak on my plate, but I could vaguely feel the direct stares all around me staring at me.
Finally, I heard the same sound as before.
"Isn't it just getting into a relationship with Mu Huainan? Hmph, do you think that people don't know your methods? Just you wait, I don't believe that you'll be trapped under Mu Huainan's protection for your entire life."
Fang Wu's voice was soft, like a mosquito's, but I could hear every word she was saying clearly.
Someone beside him tried to persuade him in a low voice, "Alright, alright, stop it."
I took a mouthful after mouthful of the steak. It should have a tender and juicy taste, but when I ate it, I only felt bitter. I feel wronged in my heart, but I can't vent it out in front of these people.
He was still the class monitor. In such a tense moment, he once again stood out to smooth things over.
"Alright, alright, let's end the introductions here. Should we order some songs?" You can do it here. "
"An An, what song do you want to hear?"
After all, the reminder I gave Fang Wu just now was that I hoped that everyone wouldn't call me 'An'.
I didn't say anything and just kept my head low. The class monitor didn't get a reply even though I had been waiting for a while.
"Hmph, what are you pretending to be arrogant for."
Fang Wu stood up, but this time she did not speak in a low voice, instead she just stood up and stared at me, speaking with a condescending tone.
"However, that's true. You are different from us. You are not arrogant, but possess extraordinary means." It seems that I have to be a little more respectful towards you, and humbly ask you, how can I let a man treat you differently? "
According to what she said, Mu Huainan and I would definitely not only be related to each other as fathers and daughters. What she means is that, between Mu Huainan and I, there is more of an ambiguous relationship between men and women.
I stood up, my head burning, and looked coldly at the girl.
I was a good deal taller than her, standing with her, and she was holding back everything except her high voice.
"Then tell me, what method did I use?"
Fang Wu raised her head, her eyebrows raised as she glared at me with disdain.
"You should know what you've done yourself. Do you still need me to say it? I advise you to give yourself some face. I'm even ashamed for you!"
I stood there, my eyes staring hatefully at him. My face was pale from anger, even my breathing became heavier: "Your name is Fang Wu, right?"
Fang Wu did not answer me soon enough, but instead was slightly startled. It should be because she never thought that I would actually throw out such a question when I was so angry.
After a long while, she then frowned and snorted: "Why, I'm called Fang Wu, are you mad at me? "Let me tell you, I'm not afraid of you!"
"But you are afraid of Mu Huainan."
Although Fang Wu did her best to hide her words and raise her voice, I could still see a trace of panic in her eyes. It was also because of this panic that caused me to become more confident.
"You … What did you say? " Fang Wu's eyelashes trembled slightly, but she did not want to show any weakness.
"I want you to apologize." The more cold I was, the calmer I became. When I saw Fang Wu, my face immediately turned even paler.
Not only her, but at least everyone present, or at least those people who had mentioned Mu Huainan earlier, should know the outcome of provoking him.
It was quiet, and I heard someone's heartbeat. It was a loud, urgent sound.
"I'll only give you three seconds to consider. If you don't apologize, we'll see."
Fang Wu stared at me, her small face pale from anger: "I … "Why should I apologize? Did I say something wrong..."
Three seconds is three seconds. I can't give her any space to regret.
"2."
"1 …"
Just as I was counting to one, Fang Wu suddenly raised her voice and called out to me: "Lu Weian!"
"Your time is up."
"I'm sorry!"
I looked at Fang Wu and her pale face started to turn red. Her eyelashes trembled like butterfly wings and her shoulders trembled as if she had suffered a great humiliation.
Her grievances and unwillingness, under my cold gaze, were well-deserved.
My voice was extremely calm as I retracted Leng Bing's gaze. I said my last sentence, "It's too late."
He then turned around and left amidst the astonishment and solemnity of the crowd.
Who are you trying to mess with? Why are you trying to mess with me? Not to mention that I was a person that couldn't bear any grievances in the past, after following Mu Huainan, I knew this logic even more: For those who have ulterior motives towards you, making them fear is more reasonable than letting them respect you.
This is my new term's new story. Walking out of the restaurant's entrance, the evening breeze is still somewhat chilly. Looking at the traffic on the road, I laughed out loud.
I should have already thought of it. People like me don't have any true friends in the United States, so how could I suddenly have so many people willing to make friends with me back home?
Their goal wasn't to become friends with me, it was just to leave a good impression in front of Mu Huainan. After all, even a casual word from Mu Huainan could raise the value of tens of millions overnight in their parents' company.
To put it bluntly, I was almost used as a stepping stone. I walked toward the school with my head down. There was a rock at my feet, and I kicked it into the air. It arced in the air and landed behind a trash can on the side of the road.
I didn't hear the sound of a stone falling to the ground.