Chapter 35
“Just focus on your studies and stop daydreaming. Your task now is to study hard and then let me tutor you.”
“Oh.” Hu Yuying lowered her gaze and replied softly.
Her voice sounded a bit subdued, but in the next moment, she transformed like a well-oiled machine, bursting with energy.
“Long Ge, can you come to my house on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning for tutoring?”
“I believe you’ll definitely get a satisfactory result in the college entrance exam, Long Ge.”
Long Aotian leaned back, “You little girl, you haven’t even started yet, and you’re already painting grand visions. That’s putting pressure on me!”
“Long Ge, pressure creates motivation!”
Long Aotian raised an eyebrow, “Not bad, you’re starting to show my style!”
“Then it’s settled! You can’t go back on your word, Long Ge.” With that, she extended her pinky finger toward him.
“Are you really going to make a pinky promise with me?” Long Aotian scoffed, thinking it was a bit childish.
But when he caught sight of Hu Yuying’s earnest and determined expression, his lips twitched, “Are you serious? That’s a game for kids; I’m not playing!”
Ten seconds later.
“Pinky swear, a hundred years without changing...”
Hu Yuying curled her finger, her eyes sparkling with joy, a flicker of happiness dancing in her gaze.
Long Aotian let her hook his pinky finger.
With his other hand shielding his forehead, he hid his face; this was just too embarrassing.
Pinky swearing was something kids in open-crotch pants did in Long Aotian’s world...
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**Chapter 42: Letting Go of the Need to Help, Enjoying a Happy Life**
“We’ve made a pinky promise now. If anyone goes back on their word, they’re a little puppy.”
Hu Yuying curled her finger around Long Aotian’s, her eyes shining brightly as she spoke.
It seemed like such a joyous occasion.
“Is it really that exciting?” Long Aotian chuckled, amused. It was the first time he’d met someone willing to waste their study time to help others and be so cheerful about it.
Hu Yuying looked at Long Aotian, her clear eyes radiating purity, always showing him her most genuine side without reservation.
“Each of us exists in this world for a reason. You do, and so do I.”
“And for me at this moment, helping Long Ge study and get into college is something very meaningful.”
Long Aotian paused, taken aback. Those were words he had once shared with Hu Yuying.
He hadn’t expected her to remember them and apply them to herself, causing him to chuckle softly.
During the time Hu Yuying was supervising Long Aotian’s studies, Ye Liangchen from Class 1 could no longer sit still.
Lunch was approaching, yet Hu Yuying still hadn’t come to find him.
That was one thing; a treasure of a girl like her was shy and easily embarrassed.
But Li Qingxue hadn’t come to find him either, which was quite strange.
Gao Quan had seen it with his own eyes—Li Qingxue had been secretly glancing at him.
Her personality was the complete opposite of Hu Yuying’s, and they had known each other for so long that shyness shouldn’t be an issue.
He had even made an effort to talk to her, giving her an opening. Logically, Li Qingxue should have had a lot to say to him about her grievances.
So why hadn’t she spoken to him after two whole classes?
With that thought, Ye Liangchen could no longer sit still.
It was time for him to take the initiative.
He stood up and walked over to Li Qingxue, saying nothing, just standing in front of her, looking straight ahead without glancing sideways.
Li Qingxue turned to look at Ye Liangchen standing beside her and asked, “Do you need something?”
Hearing Li Qingxue speak to him first, Ye Liangchen took a deep breath and said in a low voice, “You know, in my heart, you’re still my friend.”
“So, as a friend, I feel it’s my duty to remind you: Long Aotian isn’t a good person. You’d better not get too close to him.”
Li Qingxue looked at Ye Liangchen, her mind flashing back to the boy lying on the grass, leaves covering his eyes, lazily soaking up the sun, gently guiding her with his words.
“I know, don’t worry. I can make my own judgments.”
At this, Ye Liangchen almost lost his composure.
What he wanted to hear wasn’t this; he wanted her to express how she felt about him not being around these days, how she missed him, and so on.
What did she mean by saying she could make her own judgments?
Did that imply she didn’t trust what he was saying?
He frowned slightly, “Well, I’ve warned you. If you don’t listen and end up regretting it, don’t come crying to me.”
He sighed, “I’m letting go of my need to help you and just enjoying my own life. I won’t interfere with you anymore.”
Some people only turn back after hitting a wall.
Do you really have to wait until Long Aotian gets entangled with you, until he shows his true colors, before you regret it?
Fine, then I won’t bother with you anymore.
Originally, I just wanted to give you a little heartache, to end this chase before it turned into a disaster, but now it seems I was just being one-sided.
I’ll wait until you’re filled with regret, crying and begging for me to save you after suffering, and then I’ll come to your rescue.
Only then will you truly understand my good intentions!
Having known each other for nearly ten years, this was the first time Ye Liangchen had spoken about himself in this way.
Li Qingxue wasn’t an emotional person, but hearing those words, how could she not feel hurt?
Just a week ago, they had been the best of friends, sharing everything...
Watching Ye Liangchen’s resolute back as he walked away, Li Qingxue couldn’t help but feel her eyes welling up.
“What’s wrong, Qingxue?”
“Ye Liangchen, you’ve gone too far!”
“You made Qingxue cry.”
Hearing Wang Rui’s voice, Ye Liangchen paused for a moment.
But this time, he didn’t turn back.
Li Qingxue cried, but it was only because she was letting go of him completely.
She felt his attitude, felt the pain in her heart, and regretted it, which made her choke up.
With a bitter smile, it seemed everything was returning to the trajectory of her dreams.
Taking a deep breath, she slightly tilted her head to reveal her sharp jawline and said in a calm, indifferent tone, “No one will always be by your side. I just hope that whatever decision you make, you won’t regret it in the end!”
With that, he left the classroom without looking back.
Ye Liangchen’s actions left the classmates in the room in disbelief.
They had thought that when Ye Liangchen confessed for the ninety-ninth time, it was just a ploy to draw Li Qingxue’s attention.
But judging by his attitude today, it seemed he really didn’t intend to continue liking her!
Meanwhile, Li Qingxue, with her eyes slightly red, looked up at the ceiling, trying to hold back her tears.
If it had been the old her, she would have been furious with Ye Liangchen.
But now, she felt only a twinge of sadness, not anger.
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Because she knew deep down that Ye Liangchen was right.
He wouldn’t always be there for her; he had his own life and pursuits.
If she couldn’t reciprocate his feelings, she shouldn’t selfishly demand that he treat her the same way he used to.
That would be wrong, a disservice to Ye Liangchen, and an irresponsible attitude toward herself!
“Are you okay, Qingxue?” Wang Rui gently comforted her.
Li Qingxue sniffed, forcing a smile as she shook her head, “I’m fine.”
As she spoke, she wiped her eyes.
“That Ye Liangchen is too much! Just because you didn’t accept his confession, does he have to act like this?” Wang Rui said indignantly.
At those words, Li Qingxue’s gaze flickered.
So it wasn’t just her.
If she hadn’t met Long Aotian, she might have thought the same way.
She might have wondered: Just because I didn’t accept Ye Liangchen’s confession, does he really have to treat me like this?
Long Aotian’s mature perspective always allowed him to see the essence of the problem.
He wouldn’t speak ill of anyone; he would just identify the core issue, and if she could understand it, that was enough.
If she couldn’t figure it out, she would only drift further down the wrong path.
Fortunately, she had found the essence of the problem and understood it...
Looking at Wang Rui, she took her hand, “We can’t blame Ye Liangchen for this. He was just giving me a friendly reminder.”
“It’s my own issue for not being able to accept such a contrast right now; it’s not his fault.”
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