Because she thought of someone.
A classmate who eventually transferred schools due to being bullied by Wu Yihan and her group.
In Dai Shiqi’s mind, she saw that person curled up on the bathroom floor, soaked in cold water, with eyes full of despair and helplessness.
At that moment, she really wanted to rush out.
Just as she hesitated, Zhang Shuixuan held her back and made her leave.
"It’s none of your business, don’t get involved." Zhang Shuixuan pulled her out of the bathroom.
"But..." Dai Shiqi hesitated, feeling a sense of pity.
"Wu Yihan holds grudges. She might not do anything to you openly because of me, but when I’m not looking, I fear she might act secretly." Zhang Shuixuan shook her head, holding Dai Shiqi’s hand, "Besides, don’t you really need the scholarship? She always competes with you for it. It’s not like you bullied her, it has nothing to do with you."
Dai Shiqi’s previously tense body relaxed completely. She looked at the door of the women’s restroom with a complicated expression and let Zhang Shuixuan pull her away.
When Dai Shiqi heard that the person had transferred schools, her feelings were complicated, and it seemed she felt more guilt than anything. In the end, she hadn’t helped her at all.
"What’s wrong, Shiqi?" Zhang Shuixuan waved her hand in front of the dazed Dai Shiqi.
"Ah? Nothing. Let’s go back to the classroom and review a bit more. I’ll highlight the key points for you tonight. We have another exam tomorrow." Dai Shiqi forced a smile and said.
"Ah, hahaha, okay, okay." Zhang Shuixuan nodded happily at the mention of this. Having a friend who’s ranked first in the whole grade is just wonderful. "By the way, come over to my house for dinner this weekend."
"No, I still have to work." Dai Shiqi shook her head.
"I really don’t quite understand. Before, when your family had difficulties, I understood why you worked so hard. But now things have improved so much, and Auntie even opposes you working like this, why do you still have to work so many jobs?" Zhang Shuixuan was utterly baffled by Dai Shiqi’s workaholic behavior.
"I want to save money." Dai Shiqi smiled, "I’m scared of being poor, Shuixuan, you have no idea how poor my family used to be. I think there’s no harm in saving more money, and after I graduate, I want to try doing something myself, maybe invest in something."
"Alright, alright, you’ve got points. While you work, remember to take care of yourself, and don’t work too late at night, for safety." Zhang Shuixuan said with concern.
"Yes, yes, I know, don’t worry, I’m grown, I have my limits." Dai Shiqi nodded.
The two of them stood up and walked towards the classroom. Underneath the teaching building, they ran into Tianmiao and Xi Linghe, with Wei Ling following behind them. Wei Ling was carrying a bag with two bottles of yogurt and some snacks inside.
"Tianmiao, this yogurt is tasty, aids digestion, and has a strawberry flavor." Wei Ling handed the bag to Tianmiao, "This is a token of appreciation for explaining the questions to me; please accept it."
Tianmiao smiled and took it: "Alright then, I won’t stand on ceremony."
"Ah, good, good, don’t be shy." Wei Ling was so happy he almost jumped, and then cheerfully followed Tianmiao into the classroom.
Following them, Zhang Shuixuan smirked: "Honestly. I suspect Wei Ling was a poodle in a past life."
Dai Shiqi almost burst out laughing but held it in, teasing, "But there are still many girls who like him."
"Besides his background and looks, what else does he have?" Zhang Shuixuan retorted disdainfully.