In the next few days.
A rumor spread throughout the entire Xihai No. 3 Middle School.
It sparked a large number of private discussions.
"Wow, I didn't expect the new student, Touki, to be doing that kind of part-time job."
"Yeah, without sacrificing that handsome and strong body, how can he earn such a high income?"
"He earns more than 300 yuan a night, listless in class the next day, and needs a lot of protein and nutrition for lunch to maintain his beast-like strength."
"I thought only girls would do that kind of part-time job. I didn't expect boys to do it too, but they must have an iron body."
"Tsk, it's disgusting to think about it, but Touki is tall, handsome, and strong. He really has the capital to make money."
"I don't know which street Touki works on. I kind of want to experience Touki's ability, heehee ~"
…
About half a month later.
After completing his usual basketball training, Li Dong finally realized that he was shrouded in a strange atmosphere. He stopped two students after school and asked them some serious questions.
"This rumor … it's so vicious that it's unbelievable."
Li Dong opened his mouth and finally understood a few things.
"Why didn't Satoshi come to talk to me these days, and instead subconsciously avoided me when he saw me?"
"The ordinary friends who used to talk to me have all distanced themselves from me, and almost no one can talk to me."
"Except for President Morido, no teammate passes the ball to me on the basketball court unless I fight for it."
"Usually, I can also vaguely feel people pointing at me behind my back, discussing and ridiculing me."
But unfortunately, none of this affected Li Dong. After all, players rarely took the initiative to care about the NPCs' opinions and thoughts.
But after a long time.
When everyone looked at him with strange eyes, it was difficult to completely ignore them.
Li Dong didn't like this atmosphere.
So he stopped two students and asked them.
In the end …
After learning the truth of those rumors, and now completely understanding the meaning of those discussions, Li Dong had the urge to take a knife and kill someone.
"Damn it, damn it!"
Li Dong clenched his fists.
But it was too late for him to react. The rumor had spread throughout Xihai No. 3 High School, and everyone knew about it. Even if he found the rumormonger and ordered him to apologize and refute the rumors, it would be of no use.
Once the rumor started, the truth would break its legs.
Therefore, compared to uncovering the rumormonger who would definitely deny it, the most important thing right now was to quickly refute the rumors and clear his name.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to stay in this school under such an atmosphere.
…
During the spare time.
The small circles in the class gathered together to discuss.
Sitting in the first row, Denen Satoshi could not help but glance at the corner of the back of the classroom. Touki was sleeping.
She looked displeased and thought to herself, Aren't you going to explain yourself? Or was that the truth?
"Feifei, you seem to have no interest in Touki at all?"
Ishinaka Mei asked, "Didn't you say he was your toy?"
"The facts are obvious, aren't they?"
Shangguan Feifei said indifferently, "If someone had stood up to refute the rumors at the beginning of the rumor, perhaps he would have been able to win everyone's trust and protect his own image. Unfortunately, Touki didn't do anything. He remained silent and allowed the rumors to fester. In fact, he chose to acquiesce."
"To be honest, I don't have any expectations for such a toy. Sigh …"
Shangguan Feifei shook her head regretfully. "After all, I'm a lady who has the hope of marrying into a noble family. I can't have anything to do with those filthy things."
"What if … Student Touki was framed?"
A mosquito-like voice rang out, but it was clearly heard by the girls.
They were slightly stunned.
Denen Satoshi.
She raised her head slightly, and her soft voice was firm. "What if we all misunderstood Touki? What if he's not that kind of person, but because of some difficulties? "
"Satoshi."
Nishihara Kaori reached out and tugged at her, signaling with her eyes, "Satoshi, don't say it." She would be isolated if someone heard it.
"Oh, a kind-hearted girl."
Shangguan Feifei smiled mockingly and pointed her chin at Li Dong. "Even so, you're willing to accept him? Your requirements are a little too low, Satoshi. "
"I'm sorry, Feifei. Satoshi didn't mean that. Please forgive her." Nishihara Kaori's expression changed, and she quickly apologized.
Denen Satoshi lowered her head.
…
After the school bell rang.
The students packed their bags and walked out of the classroom one after another.
Denen Satoshi slowly put her books into her bag, her face full of worries.
"Satoshi."
A tall figure stood in front of her. "I have something that I need your help with. Do you have the time to do it?"
"Touki."
Denen Satoshi raised her head. Against the sunset outside the window, the man in front of her was like a tall god of war.
"Ah, uh … what's the matter? What is it?" She couldn't help but lower her head again.
Li Dong took out a camera from behind his back.
"These days, I've heard some despicable rumors. I thought I didn't have to care about them, but they've developed to the extent that they affect my normal life. Now, in order to get rid of the influence of the rumors and return to a normal life, I have to do a few things to redeem my reputation. "
"Touki?!"
Denen Satoshi raised her head in surprise. "So you were really framed. You, you didn't do that kind of part-time job?"
Li Dong's face darkened. "Do you believe that kind of rumor, Satoshi?"
"No, no."
Denen Satoshi waved her hands. "How could I believe that kind of thing?"
She smiled helplessly. Why didn't Touki clarify it earlier? If he had explained earlier, people wouldn't have made wild guesses and come to the conclusion that silence equals the truth.
"Well, it's good that Satoshi still believes in me."
He handed the camera to Denen Satoshi. "You know how to use this camera, right? Later, I'll take you to the place where I do my part-time job. Take this camera and take a picture of me working. Then, show the video to other students. I believe that the misunderstanding will be cleared up when they see my working process. "
What?
Denen Satoshi took two steps back in shock, her face red.
Taking a picture of Touki working and showing it to other students, then … then …
Countless scenes that were not suitable for children appeared in her mind.
"Bang!"
She was flicked on the forehead.
The pain dispelled the images that she had automatically imagined.
"What are you thinking about?"
Li Dong placed the camera in her arms. "I won't explain anymore. Come with me. You'll understand everything when you get there."
…
More than an hour later.
In an underground black boxing arena in the west of the city.
She held the camera in her hand and faced the arena. The scene of two shirtless muscular men fiercely confronting each other could be heard. She heard the fanatical cheers of countless spectators.
Denen Satoshi finally understood everything.
"So, Touki's part-time job is an underground black boxing player?"
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