Chapter 32 Chapter 32 Self-Directed Bullying
Chapter 32 Self-Directed Bullying
Liu Guijia, like Huang Limei, was one of the three main bullies who picked on the original owner of this body during high school.
Although she only managed to get into a vocational college, she was also in Jiuzhou City. Chi Xiaocheng remembered Liu Guijia harassing the original owner several times over the past two months. Each time, it was verbal abuse, followed by a beating if she dared to resist, then forcing her to hand over money.
This could already be classified as a crime, yet the original owner didn't dare report it to the police or fight back. The oppressive environment twisted her, and then Su Tao's incident happened to land her squarely in the crosshairs, becoming the target of her venting. Despite this, Su Tao continued to treat the original owner gently, hoping to influence her for the better, showcasing the allure of her pure, ideal persona.
Given the existing friction, how exactly should she orchestrate being bullied this time?
Chi Xiaocheng looked at the message she had sent, a playful smile on her face.
Sure enough, Liu Guijia messaged back, "Alright, I'll wait for you at your place?"
"Okay."
Before, the bullying had always happened on her way home. Now, she was brazen enough to come directly to her house. Chi Xiaocheng knew without a doubt that the other party was so furious she was laughing. Someone who had been bullied for so long suddenly asking for money back—the first reaction would naturally be to find it ridiculous.
What kind of low-grade trash dared to resist now?
Looks like she hadn't been taught enough of a lesson.
—Putting herself in their shoes, Chi Xiaocheng would certainly think the same way. But it didn't matter; this trip home was precisely to be bullied.
But if no one knew she was being bullied, the plan's effect wouldn't be as strong.
Chi Xiaocheng thought for a moment, then glanced at the simple-hearted man behind the counter. She slowly said, "Then I'll head back today to prepare, and start my official work tomorrow?"
Chu San nodded. "Sounds good."
"Mhm, I'll go back and study up on the relevant knowledge. Let's add each other on WeChat, so you can contact me if anything comes up."
Chi Xiaocheng proactively added Chu San on WeChat, then returned to her seat to pack her things, waving cheerfully. "Uncle Chu San, you'll have to manage the shop by yourself today. Bye-bye~"
Waving her small hand, Chi Xiaocheng stepped lightly out of the shop.
The uncle watched her, a gentle expression on his face. "I wish I had such a cute daughter." Too bad he was 35 now and didn't even have a wife.
After clicking 'Accept Friend Request' on WeChat, Chu San continued to wait behind the counter. Sharp-eyed as he was, he suddenly spotted a handkerchief on the table where Chi Xiaocheng had just been sitting. It was pink and orange, adorned with cartoon little oranges, and seemed to carry a faint, uniquely feminine scent.
Walking over in confusion, Chu San blinked. "Did that young lady just leave this? Looks like she forgot it."
"She'll be here tomorrow, so I'll just leave it here for now."
Reaching out to pick up the handkerchief, Chu San suddenly frowned again. "But what if this is something important? Maybe I should still let her know." Changing his mind, Chu San sent a message to Chi Xiaocheng.
He didn't receive a reply until over ten minutes later, when Chi Xiaocheng was almost home. It was a voice message, her tone anxious. "Waaah, I thought this handkerchief was gone! So it was left at the cafe! That's wonderful, truly wonderful!" She patted her small chest, looking relieved.
Holding the handkerchief, Chu San felt a hint of something unusual and asked nervously, "Is this item very important to you?"
"Mhm, mhm, this is a gift I plan to give someone. Right now... I'm too busy. Uncle Chu San, would you mind bringing it over for me?"
No sooner had that voice message been sent than Chi Xiaocheng added another line.
"No, that won't do, it's too much trouble for you. I'll send you the address, and you can call an express delivery service for me. I'll pay, of course. Thank you, Uncle Chu San!"
After she finished speaking, a location pin was sent, along with the floor and room number.
Listening to her words, Chu San felt a growing warmth in his heart. What a sensible little one, thinking it was too much trouble for him to deliver it and wanting him to call an express service instead. She was clearly so adorable, so why did the young master always call her a little fool?
Chu San didn't understand, but glancing at the empty cafe, he replied, "It's fine, I'll bring it over to you myself. No need for an express delivery service. Just wait for me a little while."
"Okay, okay, thank you for your trouble."
After the conversation ended, Chu San took the handkerchief and was about to close the shop when he saw Su Tao walking up from outside. "Uncle Chu, are you heading out?"
Chu San offered a gesture of respect typically reserved for noble young ladies and replied deferentially, "Ah, Miss Su. Miss Chi Xiaocheng left a handkerchief here, and I was just about to take it back to her."
"Oh... isn't Xiaocheng here?" Su Tao had thought Chi Xiaocheng was there and wanted to see her future work environment.
Chu San patiently replied, "She just came here with the young master to check things out and left less than half an hour ago."
"I see. I happen to be going to find Xiaocheng anyway. I can take it over for you."
"This..." Chu San hesitated for a moment.
Su Tao smiled and said, "Don't worry, Uncle. Xiaocheng and I have already reconciled. Otherwise, she wouldn't be with Dongfang Yang, right?" She used to often confide in Dongfang Yang about Chi Xiaocheng at the cafe, so over time, Chu San had heard most of the story. Hearing Su Tao say that, he felt relieved. "Then I'll trouble you, Miss Su."
Taking the handkerchief, Su Tao felt a subtle sensation. The comfortable fabric made her feel as if she were caressing Chi Xiaocheng's soft, delicate hand. It was the first time she had ever felt something so wonderful. Unbeknownst to her, this was all due to the "Cinderella" effect infused in the handkerchief; anyone who held it would involuntarily associate it with Chi Xiaocheng herself.
Meanwhile, Chi Xiaocheng had already arrived at the residential complex. She securely put away her phone. The audience was ready; now it was time for her to be bullied. She patted her small face and walked into the elevator.
She removed the hair clips that held her soft hair in two shallow ponytails, then vigorously ruffled her hair several times. She clicked her tongue, pouting in dissatisfaction. "Sometimes, having hair that's too soft and being too pretty isn't good. It's hard to lower my aura." Before leaving, she had specifically styled it to make a good impression and gain Dongfang Yang's favor. Now, facing the people who bullied the original owner, she needed to appear weak to make them take an inch and press for a mile.
No other choice, Chi Xiaocheng pulled up her hoodie's hood and then vigorously rubbed it to create static electricity. In moments, her hair was a tangled mess. Even so, it couldn't completely hide her inherent cuteness. But it was enough.
The elevator doors opened. Chi Xiaocheng, wearing her hood, hunched her body slightly. Her acting skills, deployed! She looked entirely like a timid, frail, and harmless girl.
Stepping out of the elevator, she saw two girls waiting in the hallway. They wore revealing clothes that showed their midriffs and thighs, had bleached yellow hair, were smoking, sported lip piercings, heavy eye makeup, and various chain accessories characteristic of delinquent girls.
Now that was the classic villain impression. Then she looked at herself; she was also a villain, but she had no intimidating presence at all.
She entered the hallway, her canvas shoes tapping out a crisp, rhythmic sound. The yellow-haired girl leading the way, Liu Guijia, looked at Chi Xiaocheng, her head held high, a mocking smile playing on her lips. "Well, well, our cute little Xiaocheng is back."
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