Agent Yi Leng
Author: NovelBin
Chapter Vol. 1 Ch. 12
This outburst of tears disrupted everything, leaving Feng Xiaoxiao’s carefully prepared toast undelivered. However, it brought the classmates closer together. These boys and girls, raised by their parents to be competitive and guarded like young beasts, suddenly realized that relationships between people could involve compassion and care—not just rivalry and oppression.
During lunch, Teacher Ari ate with the 46 students of Class 5 in the 8th grade. She tried a bite of everyone’s food, to the point where she was so full it felt like she might burst. In her opinion, the meal delivered by the gatekeeper to Yi Nuannuan was undeniably the most delicious. Of course, she didn’t say this aloud—teachers must treat everyone equally. Every student’s lunch represented their parents’ love and was therefore a gourmet meal in its own way.
Yi Nuannuan quietly hid her aluminum lunchbox, an action that didn’t escape Ari’s notice.
After lunch, everyone lined up to wash their lunchboxes. When Yi Nuannuan cleaned hers, she found a small pale yellow sticky note under the third layer. Written on it was a simple message:
After lunch came the midday break. Brimming with energy, the students didn’t need to nap and instead gathered in threes and fours to chat and play. Ari, however, stayed by Yi Nuannuan’s side, asking her about her family.
Yi Nuannuan wore a hearing aid, and Ari had noticed her hearing difficulties early on, which made her all the more attentive to this girl.
No other teacher had ever inquired about Yi Nuannuan’s family background. Slowly, she began to share her story. She explained that her father worked as a business representative for a multinational company and traveled frequently. Four years ago, he was caught in a fatal accident in Africa, and not even his remains were brought back. Her mother, a professor at Jiangdong University of Technology, passed away six months ago in a car accident. Now, she lived with her grandfather and grandmother.
Yi Nuannuan took out a photo to show Ari. It depicted a happy family of three—her father was handsome and charismatic, her mother beautiful and sophisticated. Four years ago, Yi Nuannuan had looked like a proud little princess; now, she had become a self-conscious ugly duckling.
"A child without parents is like grass," Ari sighed, her heart aching with sorrow.
Yi Nuannuan then showed Ari the sticky note and said this wasn’t the first time, but she still had no idea who was sending her these meals.
Ari replied, "That’s easy to figure out. We can just ask the gatekeeper later."
At that moment, Feng Xiaoxiao approached with a group of classmates. They wanted to consult Ari about preparations for studying abroad, and Ari was happy to answer their questions. However, she remained seated and frequently steered the conversation toward Yi Nuannuan, encouraging her to participate and interact with her classmates.
Ari had realized that Yi Nuannuan’s self-consciousness and isolation could ruin her if left unchecked. She was determined to help Nuannuan build her self-confidence.
There was no English class that afternoon. After lunch, Ari helped Nuannuan return her cleaned lunchbox to the gatekeeper’s room and took the opportunity to ask him who had been sending the meals.
The gatekeeper feigned ignorance, pretending not to know anything and stubbornly playing dumb.
Ari didn’t press further; her instincts told her that this was a warm secret that didn’t need to be uncovered right away.
Ari’s phone buzzed—it was her father calling to check in. Ou Jinhua and his delegation had finished their inspection of the shipyard and were preparing to return.
Ari told him, "I plan to stay here for a few months. I’ve already arranged everything with the school."
Ou Jinhua replied, "I was thinking of using my connections to help you, but it seems I don’t need to. Still, I’m not comfortable leaving you here alone. Let’s discuss this again when you return."
At the VIP lounge, Qin Dechang, Yin Yongchen, Gao Ming, Ma Xiaowei, and others were gathered, waiting to see Ou Jinhua off. Suddenly, Ou’s assistant arrived with news of an unexpected delay.
The assistant announced that the departure time had been postponed by several hours due to a private matter. Since it was a private jet, there were no strict schedules to adhere to, but the senior leadership team, already assembled, wasn’t about to just sit around waiting.
Gao Ming asked, "Is this because Chairman Ou isn’t feeling well?"
The assistant, of course, didn’t reveal anything specific. He simply apologized and explained, "Chairman Ou has a private matter to attend to. We may not leave until this evening, but please don’t let us delay your plans."
Gao Ming exchanged a look with Ma Xiaowei, who gave a subtle nod, his expression unreadable.
When school let out, hundreds of middle school students poured out of the gates. This weekend was New Year’s, and as usual, preparations for the celebratory party were already underway. Class 5 of the 8th grade, like other classes, had begun planning their event. Students left in groups—some on bicycles, some on electric scooters, and a few on foot. Yi Nuannuan was one of the walkers, always going home alone. But this time, she was accompanied by Ari.
During lunch, Teacher Ari ate with the 46 students of Class 5 in the 8th grade. She tried a bite of everyone’s food, to the point where she was so full it felt like she might burst. In her opinion, the meal delivered by the gatekeeper to Yi Nuannuan was undeniably the most delicious. Of course, she didn’t say this aloud—teachers must treat everyone equally. Every student’s lunch represented their parents’ love and was therefore a gourmet meal in its own way.
Yi Nuannuan quietly hid her aluminum lunchbox, an action that didn’t escape Ari’s notice.
After lunch, everyone lined up to wash their lunchboxes. When Yi Nuannuan cleaned hers, she found a small pale yellow sticky note under the third layer. Written on it was a simple message:
After lunch came the midday break. Brimming with energy, the students didn’t need to nap and instead gathered in threes and fours to chat and play. Ari, however, stayed by Yi Nuannuan’s side, asking her about her family.
Yi Nuannuan wore a hearing aid, and Ari had noticed her hearing difficulties early on, which made her all the more attentive to this girl.
No other teacher had ever inquired about Yi Nuannuan’s family background. Slowly, she began to share her story. She explained that her father worked as a business representative for a multinational company and traveled frequently. Four years ago, he was caught in a fatal accident in Africa, and not even his remains were brought back. Her mother, a professor at Jiangdong University of Technology, passed away six months ago in a car accident. Now, she lived with her grandfather and grandmother.
Yi Nuannuan took out a photo to show Ari. It depicted a happy family of three—her father was handsome and charismatic, her mother beautiful and sophisticated. Four years ago, Yi Nuannuan had looked like a proud little princess; now, she had become a self-conscious ugly duckling.
"A child without parents is like grass," Ari sighed, her heart aching with sorrow.
Yi Nuannuan then showed Ari the sticky note and said this wasn’t the first time, but she still had no idea who was sending her these meals.
Ari replied, "That’s easy to figure out. We can just ask the gatekeeper later."
At that moment, Feng Xiaoxiao approached with a group of classmates. They wanted to consult Ari about preparations for studying abroad, and Ari was happy to answer their questions. However, she remained seated and frequently steered the conversation toward Yi Nuannuan, encouraging her to participate and interact with her classmates.
Ari had realized that Yi Nuannuan’s self-consciousness and isolation could ruin her if left unchecked. She was determined to help Nuannuan build her self-confidence.
There was no English class that afternoon. After lunch, Ari helped Nuannuan return her cleaned lunchbox to the gatekeeper’s room and took the opportunity to ask him who had been sending the meals.
The gatekeeper feigned ignorance, pretending not to know anything and stubbornly playing dumb.
Ari didn’t press further; her instincts told her that this was a warm secret that didn’t need to be uncovered right away.
Ari’s phone buzzed—it was her father calling to check in. Ou Jinhua and his delegation had finished their inspection of the shipyard and were preparing to return.
Ari told him, "I plan to stay here for a few months. I’ve already arranged everything with the school."
Ou Jinhua replied, "I was thinking of using my connections to help you, but it seems I don’t need to. Still, I’m not comfortable leaving you here alone. Let’s discuss this again when you return."
At the VIP lounge, Qin Dechang, Yin Yongchen, Gao Ming, Ma Xiaowei, and others were gathered, waiting to see Ou Jinhua off. Suddenly, Ou’s assistant arrived with news of an unexpected delay.
The assistant announced that the departure time had been postponed by several hours due to a private matter. Since it was a private jet, there were no strict schedules to adhere to, but the senior leadership team, already assembled, wasn’t about to just sit around waiting.
Gao Ming asked, "Is this because Chairman Ou isn’t feeling well?"
The assistant, of course, didn’t reveal anything specific. He simply apologized and explained, "Chairman Ou has a private matter to attend to. We may not leave until this evening, but please don’t let us delay your plans."
Gao Ming exchanged a look with Ma Xiaowei, who gave a subtle nod, his expression unreadable.
When school let out, hundreds of middle school students poured out of the gates. This weekend was New Year’s, and as usual, preparations for the celebratory party were already underway. Class 5 of the 8th grade, like other classes, had begun planning their event. Students left in groups—some on bicycles, some on electric scooters, and a few on foot. Yi Nuannuan was one of the walkers, always going home alone. But this time, she was accompanied by Ari.