Chapter 120 Station
  Wen Ning recalled everything that had happened today, feeling a sense of unreality. But the book, the note, and the student's eerie smile compelled Wen Ning to be cautious.

  The information on the note clearly pointed to Fang Qing, but Fang Qing and the student had never met. Why would she do this?
  Wen Ning closed his eyes and exhaled, gathering his thoughts and moving his stiff legs.

  Perhaps he was overthinking it.

  After all, it was all just speculation, with no concrete evidence. But at the time, he was truly terrified, afraid that he had harmed Fang Qing, hence his fear and panic.

  Seeing Fang Qing still waiting for his explanation, Wen Ning smiled faintly and ruffled her hair.

  "Nothing... I was just overthinking it. It's okay."

  Wen Ning thought it over, but decided not to say anything. After all, he had no proof that the other party posed a threat to Fang Qing. Telling Fang Qing in advance would only make her worry as well.

  However, since this had already happened, there was no need to continue with the job.

  "Qingqing, I'm planning to quit that part-time job."

  Fang Qing sat up in surprise, turning Wen Ning's face to examine him closely. "What's wrong? You were doing so well, why do you suddenly want to quit? Did they bully you?"

  Wen Ning removed the small claws from his face and held them in his hand. It felt slightly cold, and he tucked Fang Qing's hand into his shirt to warm it. "Don't overthink it. I've been working part-time for over two months, and it's enough to cover my living expenses. And I have finals soon, so I need time to study."

  Fang Qing swallowed the question that was on the tip of her tongue when she met Wen Ning's gaze. After all, it was his own business. Even as a lover, she couldn't interfere too much. Besides, this way, she could see him every day, which was definitely in her best interest. There was no reason to object.

  "Okay, I'll give you some time to improve yourself so you don't have to deal with it all the time..."

  Outside the window, the snow fell night after night, and in the blink of an eye, it was the end of the year.

  As soon as the finals were over, Wen Ning bought his train tickets in advance and helped Fang Qing pack up her dorm room. After breakfast, the two of them rushed to the train station.

  This was the first time Fang Qing had witnessed the Spring Festival travel rush.

  The square in front of the station was filled with people going home. Everyone was carrying bags, large and small, struggling to keep up with the flow of people, struggling to get their lives forward in the crowded crowd.

  After squeezing through the crowds, Fang Qing and Wen Ning finally squeezed into the waiting hall and found a place to rest in a corner.

  There was still some time before ticket checking, so Wen Ning put down his things and let Fang Qing sit on the bag to rest, while he went to get some water with a cup.

  Fang Qing's clothes were soaked from the walk, so he untied his scarf and hat, and shook the hat to let out a cool breeze and dry the sweat on the back of his neck.

  The two sat here to rest for a while, and Fang Qing noticed that the crowd was separated by several people in black. A beautiful girl walked out of the crowd and walked straight towards them.

  Seeing the girl's gaze locked in their direction, Fang Qing tugged at Wen Ning's sleeve. "Is this person... looking for you?"

  Wen Ning turned around, his smile instantly dropping upon seeing the newcomer. Unpleasant memories from over a month ago resurfaced. "Bai Ying, why are you here?"

  Bai Ying, one of Wen Ning's tutoring students, was also the girl whose behavior had been strange that day. Although Wen Ning had immediately quit his part-time job and the two hadn't seen each other since then, he had a feeling that Bai Ying wasn't going to be easy to get rid of.

  As soon as Wen Ning finished speaking, the atmosphere around them suddenly became awkward.

  But Bai Ying seemed not to have heard anything. She stood in front of the two of them with a smile on her face. She tilted her head to look at Fang Qing for a few times, then revealed a strange smile, "This... is your girlfriend, teacher? Hello, I'm Bai Ying, a student of Teacher Wen."

  Looking at the delicate white hand in front of him, Fang Qing was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously stretched out his hand, "Hello, I'm Fang Qing."

  But Wen Ning had a cold face. He suddenly stepped forward and grabbed Fang Qing's outstretched hand, then blocked Fang Qing in front of him, looking at the girl coldly with a hint of defense and indifference on his face, "What are you doing here?"

  Bai Ying smiled gently, like a peach blossom blooming in spring, with a pretty and charming look between her eyebrows, "I'm on vacation, Teacher Wen. I heard that you were going back to your hometown, so I came to see you on the way."

  Wen Ning lowered his head. He lowered his eyes and turned his face away. "I've resigned and am no longer your teacher. It's a bit of a stretch to say that. Since you've already seen this, let's go back. I won't see you off."

  He then turned, gathered up his water cup and other belongings, slung them over his shoulder, and walked inside, pulling Fang Qing along. "You go back. We need to get on the train.

  " Bai Ying wasn't angry at the

  humiliation. Instead, she took two quick steps to stop the two of them. "I see there's a lot of people here. I'll have someone take you in. I know someone at the station." Fang Qing looked at the two of them, unsure of how to respond, but Wen Ning didn't give her a second thought. "Thank you, we don't need it. We can ask Little Red Riding Hood for help ourselves. I'm sorry to bother you. Please go back."

  Without waiting for Bai Ying to say anything, Wen Ning, carrying two large bags, quickly left, pulling Fang Qing along.

  Bai Ying stood alone in the center of the hall, watching the two depart, feeling fragile and pitiful.

  Fang Qing averted her gaze, watching Wen Ning continue his stern demeanor. She didn't dare say anything more. Only after they boarded the train did Wen Ning breathe a sigh of relief.

  Fang Qing poured him a glass of water and handed it, wanting to say something but stopping herself, "That girl just now..."

  Wen Ning took a sip of water and nodded, "She is one of the students I'm tutoring. Her name is Bai Ying and she's in her second year of high school."

  Fang Qing understood, the girl had already said it, "But it seems to me that you... don't like her very much." Wen Ning has always been gentle and polite to others. She has never seen him so rude and indifferent to others.

  Wen Ning rubbed his brows in silence for a long moment, still not mentioning what happened that day. "I was tutoring them before, and she and another student were a little upset. Although they gradually became more disciplined, they kept trying to make things difficult for me. Only after I stopped them did they settle down and study hard. Don't be fooled by her smile; you never know what terrible things she's thinking. She's not a good person."

  Fang Qing was surprised by Wen Ning's assessment of her. Although he didn't understand what happened during those tutoring days, it was clear that Wen Ning deeply disliked her.

  Thinking back to the girl's appearance, her personality and temper were similar to Xiaoyu's when they first met. Most spoiled girls have a certain amount of pride in their bones, so he didn't think much of it. "It's normal for a little girl to be spoiled and willful,"

  Wen Ning hesitated. Bai Ying was not just spoiled and willful! That girl clearly had a twisted personality, and coupled with her prominent family background, she clearly looked down on ordinary people like them. If they continued to interact with her, who knew what she would do.

  (End of Chapter)