AWB Chapter 387 Help the Puppy
Chapter 387 Help the Puppy
It is said that a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger, and this is indeed true.
After all, those who came up to him before were older, and most of them were the eldest sons in the family. They naturally knew the importance of the matter and the sense of propriety. They were also quite afraid of Pei Jin and did not dare to confront him head-on.
Therefore, every time he would stop while he was ahead. No one was so stubborn as to ask Master Pei for the methods he used to dominate Haiqi.
But now these young people don’t have so many concerns.
During the years when they were growing up, Pei Jin was not in the country, but went to study in Germany. This caused a brief period of time when Young Master Pei's reputation disappeared, and it rarely reached the ears of these people, so they were not very familiar with Pei Jin.
At most, they had heard a few words from their brothers at home, and even if they had been warned in person, none of them took it seriously.
At an age when you’re not even afraid of your own parents, who else can you be afraid of?
Besides, if you really count it, Pei Jin is one or two years older than them.
The older one is the older brother, and as the older brother, he must give way to the younger brothers.
How can I get angry with these ignorant kids?
With this natural umbrella of protection, they can act even more lawless and won't feel the pain until they hit the wall four or five times.
Pei Jin was naturally the southern wall standing beside Bai Yuan to defend his position.
Although the defense line is strong, it can't withstand such continuous collisions.
As time went on, Pei Jin became visibly irritable.
In order to defend the line, Pei Jin naturally needs to follow Bai Yuan closely, whether at school or at social banquets hosted by Haiqi.
If it were in the past, people in the circle would definitely be talking about how good their relationship was, and how they were so inseparable.
But now, I don't know which wicked person dared to grumble behind Pei Jin's back, saying that Pei Jin was only sticking to Bai Yuan unilaterally. In fact, Bai Yuan had no interest in him at all. It was just because of the friendship between the Bai and Pei families that he couldn't be too harsh and just wanted to give face to Pei's mother.
The evidence is that the two of them are too polite and polite when they are together. At most they just hold hands. They have been together for such a long time and nothing inappropriate has ever happened.
Not only does it not seem like they are in love, but it seems like Pei Jin is pursuing her one-sidedly, and Bai Yuan has to accommodate him out of courtesy and upbringing.
This directly hit Pei Jin's trachea.
How could he not know whether Bai Yuan had feelings for him?
Why do you outsiders have to point fingers and say anything about things that you don't feel anything about?
Pei Jin also complained to Bai Yuan privately:
"What kind of people are these? They are so young and still don't learn their lesson. They are addicted to stealing other people's girls! They are always spying on other people's private lives. Are they psychopaths?! Even if you want to be affectionate with them, you can't let them see you!"
After each complaint, Pei Jin would stop and wait to see how Bai Yuan would react to the matter.
The various hints in his eyes were almost becoming concrete.
I'm just short of saying: Please help me!
However, every time, without exception, I get almost the same response.
"Thanks a lot."
Seeing that Bai Yuan did not express anything extra, Pei Jin's eyes flickered slightly, and the expectation hidden in his eyes was once again dashed. First, a trace of disappointment flashed across his face, and then he pretended to be indifferent and showed an expression of indifference.
In fact, this problem is quite simple to solve.
As long as Bai Yuan can cater to the public's ideas and give Pei Jin an appropriate response in public at school or at a banquet, he will naturally be able to stop other people from criticizing Pei Jin behind his back.
Besides, it was Bai Yuan who first proposed the sentence "If there is a need, I will naturally cooperate with you."
She even discussed the details of the matter with Pei Jin, which made Pei Jin blush and he wished he would burn up on the spot.
But now that the time has come to take action, Bai Yuan has yet to show any sign of action.
Every time I put it off, I use the excuses of 'I'm not ready' or 'Let's talk about it next time'.
The 'next time' promised at the school anniversary also became a blank check, which consumed Pei Jin's expectations time and time again.
At the beginning, Pei Jin was a little shy, and was full of anxiety and anticipation for the 'next time' which he didn't know when would come.
Sometimes when I was alone with Bai Yuan, this sentence suddenly popped up in my mind. My mind was filled with the scene and atmosphere of setting off electronic fireworks at the school anniversary celebration. I couldn't help but blush, and while my heart was excited, I stared at Bai Yuan's profile in a trance.
When the other party noticed his strong gaze looking back at him, Pei Jin's eyes began to wander uncontrollably.
After a few seconds, he would quickly look away after taking a quick glance, for fear that she would notice his inner nervousness and panic.
But every time he waited until the end, what he got was Bai Yuan's gentle smile, and at most she would reach out and touch the side of his face, or rub his head.
There were even a few times when the atmosphere had been set just right, but Bai Yuan remained unmoved.
It was fine once or twice, but after too many times, Pei Jin lost confidence and started to doubt whether the problem was with himself.
Little did he know that Bai Yuan was just suffering from a simple bout of mysophobia.
Of course, there is actually another solution to this problem, which is for Pei Jin to take the initiative, just like the previous kissing ceremony. If this intimate behavior is just regarded as a necessary social etiquette, Bai Yuan's cleanliness obsession will be appropriately reduced and it will not be so unacceptable.
However, this would further confirm the rumors in the circle that Pei Jin was unilaterally harassing Bai Yuan, and the situation might even develop in another unspeakable direction.
It’s better to maintain the status quo!
As time went by, Pei Jin no longer had any expectations from the initial embarrassment about this matter.
I can't count on Bai Yuan anymore.
Pei Jin thought a little irritably.
Well, there’s no way to take shortcuts, he has to do it himself in the end.
As a result, Young Master Pei turned his resentment towards Bai Yuan into passion and motivation, which then had an effect on these ignorant first-year high school students.
Anyone who dares to run into the muzzle of the gun at this time will be smashed to pieces.
The final effect was significant. After a few times, the kids below began to learn their lessons one by one. They were no longer as stubborn and reckless as before, and no longer dared to confront Pei Jin head-on.
Of course, the price of re-establishing his prestige as Young Master Pei was that the rumor changed from Pei Jin unilaterally harassing Bai Yuan to Pei Jin failing to get what he wanted and taking his anger out on other people, and Pei Jin became so angry and embarrassed after being proven right that he covered his mouth madly.
Pei Jin: ...Okay.
In the end, Pei Jin started to give up.
So what if you take your anger out on others?
He just covered his mouth, and if anyone dared to say another word, he would rush up and make him pay.
Things were solved one by one, and things were getting better and better. Pei Jin was very satisfied.
However, just when he thought that everything had been settled and nothing else would happen to disrupt the balance between him and Bai Yuan, Bai Yuan suddenly said:
"I will be going abroad to participate in a violin competition next week. You don't have to come next Saturday and Sunday."
"Go abroad? Which country?"
Bai Yuan: "England."
Pei Jin had just asked casually, but Bai Yuan's answer made him feel alarmed.
If he remembered correctly, from the information he had found before, Bai Yuan's so-called "white moonlight" and former piano partner Wen Yiche seemed to be studying in the UK.
Of so many countries, how did he happen to go to the country where Wen Yiche was studying? It was hard for Pei Jin not to wonder whether Bai Yuan had any other purpose besides the competition.
For example, make an appointment to meet Wen Yiche alone after the game.
Thinking of this, Pei Jin suppressed his mixed feelings, and asked calmly, seemingly nonchalantly:
"Okay, how long are you going to be gone?" He asked, adding an extra explanation that only made it more obvious, "I'll come find you later, and you're not home."
Although Bai Yuan no longer continued his studies at the music conservatory, he still did not give up playing the violin. Not only did he insist on practicing every day, he also signed up for the international competition held every three years that he had participated in before.
The competition is organized by the music college where Wen Yiche is currently studying. Naturally, the venue is held in the UK every year, which is also the school where Wen Yiche is studying.
In this case, after the competition, Bai Yuan will definitely ask Wen Yiche to meet. Out of courtesy, the two of them will reminisce about the past together.
In addition, Wen Yi Che had said before that he would entertain Bai Yuan and take her around when she arrived, so she would definitely stay abroad for a while and would not come back right after the competition.
Bai Yuan thought about the itinerary and replied:
"About a week."
really!
Hearing this answer, Pei Jin became more and more certain that what he thought was correct.
What’s fun in that tiny place? You can finish visiting it in two days at most. Why would you want to spend a week there?
Maybe even the competition was a cover, and she went abroad just to see her "white moonlight".
Thinking of this, Pei Jin felt a little uncomfortable.
He thought that since he and Bai Yuan had practiced piano together for such a long time, he had already subtly replaced Wen Yiche's position, leaving her with no time to think about that "white moonlight".
And judging from Bai Yuan's intention, she had no intention of inviting me to go abroad with her or to accompany her to participate in the competition. After all, I have been her sparring partner for so long! She didn't even take me with her for such an important event as the competition. It was obvious...
The more Pei Jin thought about it, the more he felt that this was the case. Because he was preoccupied with things, he played several wrong notes in succession while practicing the piano and had to end their duet.
"What's wrong? You look so absent-minded and uncomfortable?"
Noticing that Pei Jin's face looked not so good, Bai Yuan moved the bow in his hand to his other hand, freeing his hand to feel the temperature of Pei Jin's forehead.
"No." Pei Jin had complaints about Bai Yuan and subconsciously wanted to avoid Bai Yuan's touch, but he held back at the critical moment and allowed Bai Yuan's cold palm wrapped in pine resin to cover his forehead.
He felt Bai Yuan's warmth, deliberately avoided his true thoughts, and made up an excuse to cover it up, "I was just thinking about where to go with my friends next week."
It is normal for teenagers of this age to be playful.
Bai Yuan originally planned to ask Pei Jin if he wanted to go together, but seeing that he had made arrangements so quickly, he gave up and did not mention the matter any more.
After all, Bai Yuan always encouraged him to have his own social circle and find things to do for himself, so he didn't say much. After making sure his temperature was normal, he withdrew his hand and just reminded him out of habit: "Go, don't play too late at night, go home early."
Then he thought that since Pei Jin was preoccupied with something, his mind must have already flown to the party with his friends. He was not in a good state, and it would be useless to practice at this moment. So he put down the zither in his hand and said:
"In that case, let's stop here today. You don't need to come tomorrow. We can talk about piano practice when I get back."
Hearing Bai Yuan say this, Pei Jin's face turned even worse.
I thought that she must be anxious to go abroad to see her "white moonlight", and her mind might have already flown away, so she canceled this week's practice.
Otherwise, under normal circumstances, nothing could be more important than practicing the piano!
Thinking of this, Pei Jin pursed his lips, and his expression became more serious. He stood up from the piano in a huff, picked up the coat hanging beside him and put it on, "Let's go."
While speaking, Pei Jin was also paying close attention to Bai Yuan's reaction.
Bai Yuan just thought that he was eager to go home and play with his friends, so he nodded slightly and tacitly agreed:
"Go."
Seeing this, Pei Jin felt even more unhappy.
Why is she in such a hurry to get me out? Is she in a hurry to discuss her itinerary after going abroad with her "white moonlight"?
Humph! Let’s go!
Pei Jin had a stern face and didn't even look at Bai Yuan. He left the Bai family in a hurry without saying a word.
After getting into his own car, Pei Jin reviewed the process and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that he had not performed well.
Why did I run away like a coward?
Not only did he not even say the normal "good luck in the game", he didn't even bother asking a single question about Wen Yi Che.
Obviously, no matter what the reason or purpose is, he is now the one who is legitimately staying by Bai Yuan's side. He should have the right to ask a question, right? It's not too much, right?
But then he thought that it might be useless to ask. After all, Bai Yuan went abroad to see his "white moonlight". How could he let a light bulb like him follow him around?
Fortunately I didn't ask, otherwise if she rejected me, it would be even more embarrassing and I would not be able to save face.
Pei Jin sat in the back seat of the car, his mind full of random thoughts.
Sometimes he thought about what Bai Yuan and her "white moonlight" would say and do after they met. Sometimes he thought about how she had rejected him one after another and was even unwilling to put on a show in front of others. Maybe it was because she had the "white moonlight" in her heart.
I am unwilling to do this. If it were "Bai Yueguang", maybe...
With a "bang".
Pei Jin hit his head on the back of the passenger seat, which scared the driver so much that he almost lost his grip on the steering wheel.
When the driver calmed down from his shock, he looked up from the rearview mirror and saw his own young master with his head resting on the back of the passenger seat, looking visibly depressed. He thought to himself that his young master had been quiet for such a while, why did he go crazy again?