Chapter 0100 Jumping Off a Building

In fact, everyone has an instinct to seek good fortune and avoid disaster, subconsciously protecting themselves when faced with trouble. Simply put, if the matter isn't too troublesome, some people might step forward when encountering difficulties, but if it's very troublesome, even to the point of affecting themselves, most people will choose to protect themselves.

This is also why heroes are usually respected.

Perhaps for this reason, Wang Zhen in his previous life did not choose to stand by Dong Chenxi, but in this life, in that moment of thought, he made a different choice.

In that era when everything we did was scolded by parents and teachers, and only our thoughts could run wild without restraint, we all once thought of being like Xia Luo, setting fire to the curtains in the corner of the classroom, or like a madman throwing thermos flasks from the dormitory window, or simply not caring, playing games in an internet café all night, then running to the streets at three or four in the morning, shouting and yelling without restraint.

Or else, quietly standing behind the girl we liked, silently watching her leave, or one day gathering the courage to hold her hand, walking together through the streets with blushing faces, as the sun sets, the girl's parents standing there, the boy fleeing in panic.

This is youth, wild and free, full of dreams.

And now, Zhao Fusheng was pulling Wang Zhen, frantically sprinting toward the rooftop.

For many students, the library rooftop was the best place to escape the hustle and bustle. The view was wide, offering a clear panorama of Ninghai Normal University and even the entire city. Most notably, when the inner and outer buildings were obscured by the trees in between, the rooftops of the two buildings were the only places where one could see each other.

Although the university didn't strictly forbid students from smoking, it was still considered unsightly to walk around campus with a cigarette in mouth, so many chose to go to the rooftop.

Zhao Fusheng liked it too. When he had nothing to do, he would also wander up to the rooftop, lying there quietly alone, leaning against the wall, enjoying a moment of peace.

Sometimes he even felt that life now was not bad. Hiding behind the scenes, quietly watching the people around him get better and better, his own career steadily improving, his parents happy—this made Zhao Fusheng feel that even if he couldn't be like the protagonists in other novels, dominating the world and ruling a region, it was enough.

Moreover, if he suddenly came into possession of hundreds of billions in wealth, what would he become?

Becoming rich overnight, suddenly standing among the top of the world's pyramid, achieving what others couldn't in a lifetime or even several lifetimes—after that, how many could guarantee they would still keep their original heart and not turn into someone even they themselves didn't recognize?

The idea that wealth equals happiness is something only little kids like Fan Beibei would think.

Without money, nothing is possible, but Zhao Fusheng always knew that money isn't everything.

If he really had countless assets like Alibaba Daddy or Tencent Daddy, the troubles would probably be endless. The pressure he and his family would have to bear would be unimaginable.

Whether it was what he dreamed of or what he regretted, Zhao Fusheng knew it all required time.

Fortunately, those that should be there, and those that shouldn't, were still there.

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"Where are we going?" Wang Zhen was pulled along by Zhao Fusheng in a frantic run, looking utterly bewildered, clearly not yet recovered from the anger and sadness of just now.

"The rooftop," Zhao Fusheng replied as he ran.

"Huh?"

Wang Zhen was completely confused, having no idea what Zhao Fusheng meant.

"The library," Zhao Fusheng said, running desperately while speaking to the panting Wang Zhen. "If I'm not mistaken, Dong Chenxi might try to kill herself."

"What? Hurry up!"

Wang Zhen immediately perked up. Although running was still difficult due to his weight, he no longer had the confusion from before and tried his best to keep up with Zhao Fusheng's pace.

He didn't doubt Zhao Fusheng's words, because although he hadn't had much contact with Dong Chenxi, Wang Zhen knew that she was introverted and rarely shared her innermost thoughts with others. She usually had no friends in school or class, and perhaps because of her average family background, she seemed somewhat inferior.

People with delicate minds tend to get stuck in a rut.

In Wang Zhen's view, Dong Chenxi must have been wronged; she definitely wouldn't steal from others. But now everyone was accusing her, and the school had issued a punishment. For her, it was undoubtedly a huge blow. As Zhao Fusheng said, she might really take the desperate step.

Fortunately, the distance from the cafeteria to the library wasn't far. Passing through a small gate from the second district to the first, the two ran about three hundred meters and saw the library.

Zhao Fusheng looked up and vaguely saw a figure on the rooftop, in a white dress with long hair flying.

"Damn!"

Cursing angrily, Zhao Fusheng gritted his teeth and kicked Wang Zhen. "Go get help, tell the library staff to call the police."

"Huh? Oh!" Wang Zhen nodded quickly in agreement.

Without another word, Zhao Fusheng dashed up the stairs toward the rooftop. No matter what, he had to stop Dong Chenxi.

The sky was blue, the wind blowing his white shirt. In the distance was the concrete jungle of the city, skyscrapers and malls piercing the sky. On the rooftop, the girl's skirt fluttered, her white dress dancing gently in the wind, as if the next moment she would soar into the air.

When Zhao Fusheng rushed onto the rooftop, Dong Chenxi already had one foot on the step of the ledge.

In that split second, Zhao Fusheng's mind went blank.

"Someone's jumping off a building!"

"Look at the library rooftop!"

Dong Chenxi's figure was soon noticed. Especially since it was still the freshman registration period, the first district was crowded with students and parents. In no time, a large crowd gathered below the library, many pointing and discussing something.

Such a big event naturally alarmed the school leaders. Zhao Fusheng even saw many school officials running out of the office building in the first district.

An atmosphere of panic hung over the library.

"Hey, Senior Dong, are you really going to jump?" Seeing that the fire department hadn't arrived yet, Zhao Fusheng knew he had to stall for time, so he called out to Dong Chenxi ahead.

"Hmm?"

Dong Chenxi hadn't noticed anyone behind her. She had been standing at the edge of the rooftop, looking into the distance, with a suitcase beside her. Hearing Zhao Fusheng's voice, she turned around, her delicate brows slightly furrowed, and her rosy lips parted slightly. "Do I know you?"

Zhao Fusheng blinked, feeling a bit awkward.

Before he could think of what to say, Dong Chenxi gave a sorrowful smile. "So, you're here to mock me too?"

"Huh?" Zhao Fusheng was startled and quickly shook his head. "No, no, Senior, you misunderstand. I'm not here to mock you. I want to tell you, I believe you."

"Believe me?"

Clearly, these words caught Dong Chenxi's attention. She withdrew her foot, leaned against the railing, looked at Zhao Fusheng, and asked again, "Who are you?"

Zhao Fusheng felt a strong urge to bang his head against the wall. Does it really matter who I am?