Chapter 503 - 485 Public Opinion
Qi Xinrou bit her lower lip, looking pitifully at Zhao Xuan with the hope that she would remember their past bond and come to her rescue. However, Zhao Xuan did not even glance at her. To make matters worse, none of the classmates—who had been quite nice to her in the past—stood up to speak for her.
Qi Xinrou felt as if the whole world had abandoned her, her face burning with extreme embarrassment.
Unfortunately, no one pitied her at that moment. Clearly, everyone’s attention was on Ye Hongbo.
As Liu Yongqiang walked away, he heard the laughter behind him. Clenching his teeth, his resentment grew: they were all bullies relying on others’ power. Just wait until I make it big; we’ll see who has the last laugh!
In the classroom, Ye Hongbo threw an arm around Ma Qisheng: "Bro, you did well. There’s really no need to mix with such an ungrateful wretch without a shred of human decency. If you don’t mind, from now on, just hang out with me. Let me make it clear, though, I’m not the type who looks down on the poor. It’s just that the jerk was too infuriating to tolerate."
After saying this, Ye Hongbo released Ma Qisheng and turned to the other students with a fist held to his chest, boldly declaring, "When I said earlier that I was a rich guy who looked down on the poor, I was just kidding, guys. Don’t take it seriously. If that gets out, I’ll die of shame. My family is just an average household, not very wealthy, but we make enough to ensure I can study and not worry about food or clothing."
"Come on, Hongbo, don’t be so modest. I’ve already made up my mind to hang out with you from now on." As soon as Ye Hongbo finished speaking, Zhuang Jun, whose family background was similar to his, jumped in excitedly. With an exaggerated sway of his hips, he came over and "coquettishly" grabbed Ye Hongbo’s arm, shaking it as he spoke in a voice that could sicken someone, "Would that be okay, huh, Hongbo?"
"Get lost, I’m straight as an arrow, so don’t give people the wrong idea. We’ve got so many beautiful ladies here; if you ruin my chances of even getting a girlfriend, I’ll never forgive you," Ye Hongbo exclaimed, leaping up to shake off Zhuang Jun’s hand with exaggerated indignation.