Chapter 265: Look, That Couple
Chapter 265: Look, That Couple
Jiang Xia continued, "My dad was worried it would affect you, and I was concerned too, so I called you. This has really caused you trouble, and I feel terrible about it. It'll be resolved soon."
Zhang Fuyan's heart warmed up, "It's okay. Everyone is mainly talking about Jiang Dong. This will blow over in a few days, and once they see that nothing is going on between us, they won't spread it anymore."
Zhang Fuyan didn't care at all, not even feeling the slightest discomfort.
She wasn't that fragile inside.
Rumors stop with the wise.
Fortunately, the people around her were all wise.
Jiang Xia said, "Even though it's like that, I still feel very sorry. These past few days must have been difficult for you, right?"
Jiang Xia thought she should tell Jiang Dong so that he could apologize to Xiaoyan.
Everyone had good intentions to help, but they ended up attracting a swarm of trouble.
Zhang Fuyan smiled and said, "No, this hasn't affected me much. But what they said about Jiang Dong is indeed quite unpleasant. Jiang Dong's department has an exam today, so he'll probably go back to school, and he'll know soon enough."
In fact, it did affect her to some extent. Many teachers at the school knew her parents and grandparents, and they all sought her out to 'show their concern.'
If it weren't for these teachers reaching out to her, Jiang Dong probably wouldn't be able to focus on his research at the institute right now.
Jiang Xia said, "It's good that Jiang Dong knows too. I'll have him investigate who spread these rumors."
Jiang Dong, being the main character in this matter, should know and then deal with it, as he's not a child who needs parental protection.
Not only should he know, but he should also take action.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Fuyan said, "I've already had someone look into it. It was spread by a close friend and roommate of Ye Xian."
In fact, it wasn't her who asked someone to investigate; since the matter involved her, it was natural that people around her would want to find out the truth.
Zhang Fuyan was a bit worried that Jiang Dong might feel sad after learning about this.
She knew that words could be as sharp as knives, sometimes hurting people deeply and even causing trouble.
She wasn't afraid because she had known the power of words since she was young, and she knew that the other party was intentionally hurting them.
She hadn't done anything wrong, so why should she care?
But wouldn't Jiang Dong feel sad knowing that Ye Xian had done this? After all, she was the girl he liked.
Jiang Xia said, "It really did spread from that side. Thank you for telling me. I'll call Jiang Dong and let him know so he can be prepared."
"Okay, then you'd better call him quickly. He's probably already back at school."
Zhang Fuyan was also heading back to school, so they hung up.
Jiang Xia called the institute again, but Jiang Dong had already returned to school, and the person who answered the phone asked her to call back in the evening.
Capital City
Jiang Dong rode his bicycle swiftly towards the school, passing by the alley where Zhang Fuyan lived. Just then, he saw her coming out.
He immediately braked, propped his feet on the ground, and said with a smile, "Xiaoyan, good morning! Why are you so late today? Hurry up and get on, we're going to be late!"
The night before, he had accidentally stayed in the lab until almost dawn, so he overslept in the morning, which was why he was late.
Zhang Fuyan had been planning to tell Jiang Dong about the matter, so she hopped onto the back of his bicycle, saying, "Let's go! I just got a call from Xia Xia, so I'm a bit late."
Jiang Dong lifted his foot and stepped on the pedal, and with a push, the bicycle started moving.
"Why did my sister call you so early?"
What was the matter with his sister? Why didn't she call him instead? He hadn't received a call from her in many days!
Zhang Fuyan explained, "Xia Xia called because she heard the rumors at school, so she wanted to ask me about it."
Jiang Dong asked, "Rumors? What rumors? Did someone spread rumors about you?"
Jiang Dong despised people who spread rumors.
He found such behavior despicable, thinking that only those with poor character and too much free time would engage in such activities.
Instead of spreading rumors about others, why not study hard and serve the country?
Zhang Fuyan corrected him, "They're spreading rumors about you and me. Xia Xia was also going to call and tell you."
Jiang Dong was stunned!
"Rumors about you and me? What kind of rumors?"
Zhang Fuyan told him about the rumors at school, leaving out the unpleasant parts and only mentioning that people were saying he had abandoned Ye Xian and pursued her.
Jiang Dong was so angry that his face turned red!
He felt both angry and guilty.
"I'm sorry, Xiaoyan. I've caused you trouble," Jiang Dong apologized sincerely.
Unbelievable!
How could there be such outrageous rumors?
It was clearly Xiaoxian who initiated the breakup.
Jiang Dong felt terrible and never expected to cause such trouble for Zhang Fuyan.
He had been immersed in his research day and night, oblivious to everything else. Xiao Yan Sister had to return to school every day, facing the pointing and whispering of others; how difficult it must have been for her?
"I'm sorry, Xiao Yan Sister," Jiang Dong couldn't help but apologize again.
As they approached the school, and with the conversation coming to an end, Zhang Fuyan jumped off the bicycle, "I'm fine. They're mainly talking about you. No one has specifically mentioned my name. Anyway, we're almost at school, and to avoid any misunderstandings, I'll just go in by myself."
Zhang Fuyan started walking ahead on her own.
Jiang Dong immediately stopped the bicycle, feeling a surge of frustration, "What's there to be afraid of? With a clear conscience, we shouldn't be dodging and hiding because of other people's words. It's as if we've done something wrong! We haven't done anything wrong, and I'm not afraid of what others say. Let's just walk our own path and let them talk! Xiao Yan Sister, come on up."
Jiang Dong believed he possessed a strong sense of righteousness and integrity, so he wasn't afraid of being judged by others.
But by dodging and hiding, they would only make others think they were guilty.
He wasn't the least bit guilty!
Zhang Fuyan looked at Jiang Dong in surprise.
She never expected him to have such a mature understanding.
"No need, I still need to buy breakfast," Zhang Fuyan pointed to a breakfast stand not far away and headed towards it.
Jiang Dong got off his bicycle and pushed it as he accompanied Zhang Fuyan, "It's good that I haven't had breakfast yet either."
In reality, after entering university, especially after joining the research institute, Jiang Dong had gotten used to not eating breakfast.
Zhang Fuyan didn't pay him any mind.
As they reached the breakfast stand, Jiang Dong parked his bicycle and joined the queue.
There were two people in front of them.
The pancakes, dumplings, and buns at this breakfast stand were particularly delicious, so students from the two nearby universities would come to buy them. Even students from the slightly farther away R University and Shi University would ride their bicycles over to purchase them.
However, as it was almost time for class, there weren't many people, and if it were a bit earlier, there would have been a crowd of people queuing.
Jiang Dong asked Zhang Fuyan, "Xiao Yan Sister, what would you like to eat?"
Zhang Fuyan replied as they stood in line, "One pancake."
Soon it was Jiang Dong's turn. He ordered two pancakes, two buns, and two dumplings. The dumplings were quite large, so they were sold individually.
Jiang Dong asked the stall owner to divide the food into two portions and then gave one to Zhang Fuyan.
Zhang Fuyan took it, "I can't eat this much."
Jiang Dong said, "You should eat more for breakfast to have enough energy for a full day of studying."
"Even so, I still can't eat this much. I don't want to eat the buns. If I eat one meat bun, I won't even need lunch."
"Then give them to me!" Jiang Dong said, knowing that his sister also had a small appetite.
Zhang Fuyan placed the buns into Jiang Dong's paper bag.
In the distance, Ye Xian and two classmates exited the school gate together and witnessed this scene.
Ye Xian didn't have classes that morning, but she was going to Jingda University for training. She was about to volunteer at the Huizhui Conference, and they would be training together with the Foreign Language Department of Jingda.
As Ye Xian watched Jiang Dong buying buns for Zhang Fuyan, she felt a surge of displeasure. With rumors spreading like this, why was Zhang Fuyan still with Jiang Dong? Didn't her family stop her?
When Yang Min saw Jiang Dong and Zhang Fuyan, she immediately nudged Ye Xian with her elbow, "Look, that shameless couple! They're still together! And Jiang Dong, with his questionable character, why hasn't Jingda expelled him?"
Ye Xian turned away, unable to bear the sight, "There's nothing to see."
Zhu Qingqing, with a face full of anger, said, "So shameless! They're together so early in the morning, they probably slept together last night! Xiao Xian, don't be sad over such a person, it's not worth it!"
Ye Xian: "I'm fine! Let's go! We'll find another breakfast stand."
Yang Min: "Why change? Why should we inconvenience ourselves for such shameless people? You haven't done anything wrong! Let's go! We'll go over there and see if they have the face to face you!"
"Yes! Let's go! What's there to be afraid of!"
Zhu Qingqing and Yang Min each grabbed one of Ye Xian's arms and walked towards them with determination.
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