Chapter 289: The Thought Process of a Straight Man
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Jiang Chun deliberately altered the narrative. Many were aware that she and Shen Jun were childhood sweethearts. With her words, people inferred a strong bond between her and Shen Jun. Yet, the request for an apology came due to Wen Nian being Shen Jun’s girlfriend.
Jiang Chun’s intention was for Wen Nian to overhear. Her message conveyed that Shen Jun had reached out to her the previous day, affirming their enduring friendship.
And if it wasn’t for Shen Jun, she wouldn’t have come to apologize to Wen Nian.
Wen Nian easily deciphered Jiang Chun’s manipulation. She smiled. “Are you sure Shen Jun asked you to apologize to me? When did he say that?”
“Last night,” Jiang Chun murmured, her voice barely audible. Despite this, neighboring students caught her words clearly, exchanging astonished glances.
“Wen Nian, I admit my fault. However, I never implicated you for pushing me to the police, nor did I pursue the matter back then. But if my actions have distressed you, I’m prepared to apologize. I sincerely apologize.”
After her statement, Jiang Chun humbly bowed. Upon rising, her teary gaze fixed upon Shen Jun.
However, Wen Nian remained unmoved by the situation. “You shouldn’t have informed the police that 1 pushed you, because that simply didn’t happen. There’s no point in pursuing this matter, as it’s based on a false premise, right?”
Just then, a female voice chimed in from the corner of the classroom. “Why the act of playing the victim? Wen Nian is correct. If she had truly pushed you, would you be letting it go so easily? Quit with the pretense.”
Jiang Chun shot an angry glance towards the voice. Sun Ying, stationed in the corner of the class, regarded her with a disdainful expression.
From Jiang Chun’s angle, it seemed like the photo from that day had been taken from Sun Ying’s viewpoint.
Sun Ying, however, met her glare with defiance. “What are you looking at? Did I say anything inaccurate? First, you faked being all caring and insisted on giving Shen Jun medicine, painting this picture of you two being so chummy. Turns out, you got caught and claimed that Wen Nian didn’t allow Shen Jun to take your medicine. And now, you’re claiming that Shen Jun asked you to apologize to Wen Nian. So, you’re not really planning to apologize to Wen Nian, huh? Are you even sure that Shen Jun asked you to apologize to her?”
Sun Ying typically assumed the role of a big sister in the class. Even the boys hesitated to cross her. With her probing question, even the articulate Jiang Chun was rendered speechless.
In this moment, Shen Jun’s “lack of emotional intelligence” was on full display.
“I did not ask you to apologize. You’ve misunderstood. What I mean is, if you genuinely feel like you’ve let Wen Nian down, you can apologize directly to her instead of apologizing to me every single time.”
Shen Jun didn’t want Jiang Chun to feel embarrassed. He clarified, “You’re always assuming responsibility, but you don’t need to keep apologizing to me. Wen Nian isn’t one to hold grudges. Your actions haven’t caused her to be upset with me.”
As soon as Shen Jun said this, Wen Nian wished he could applaud.
His straight man’s way of thinking was indeed extraordinary. He was honestly stating the facts, but it was this kind of truth that anyone observant could see was detrimental to Jiang Chun.
Amidst the silence, one student suddenly exclaimed, “F*ck?” The rest of the students burst forth as well.
“Who would’ve guessed? She’s quite cunning. Is she using this excuse every time to get close to the most handsome guy in our class?”
“And she accused Wen Nian of being angry for her presence every time? The stench of feign innocence and victimhood is strong!”
“The beloved class goddess seems to have lost her filter. So many underhanded tactics?”
“I’ve been saying this all along. What gives her the right to overshadow Wen Nian, the school’s belle? It’s just laughable!”
Jiang Chun could no longer bear her classmates’ sarcasm. She wished for Shen Jun to sympathize with her, but his explanation was better than none.
Finally, Jiang Chun mustered her courage and uttered, “So I had it wrong. I’m genuinely sorry. Wen Nian, I offer you a sincere apology. Class is about to begin. I’ll head back now.”
Looking at Jiang Chun’s fleeing back, Wen Nian felt much better.
Still slightly puzzled, Shen Jun questioned, “Was 1 mistaken in what I said earlier? But it’s the truth. I genuinely never told her to apologize to you.”
Wen Nian smiled widely and patted his shoulder. “Student Shen, you’re very honest.. You said it very well!”