Chapter 45
Wang Rui said it was Ye Liangchen who told Gao Quan that she was sick.
Then Gao Quan called Wang Rui again, asking her to check in on him.
But that wasn’t the end of it.
Not long after Li Qingxue hung up Wang Rui's call, Gao Quan sent her a message.
He said that Ye Liangchen had been under too much pressure from his studies lately, and it seemed like he was losing his mind.
After thinking for a moment, Li Qingxue asked, “Are you feeling overwhelmed with stress lately?”
Seeing Li Qingxue's message, Ye Liangchen couldn't help but smile slightly. Indeed, beautiful women are the best liars.
It was clear he was just emotionally overwhelmed and missing her, yet he had to find an excuse.
His own stress wasn’t that significant; this excuse was just pathetic.
Since you still refuse to face your true feelings directly, don’t blame me!
With that thought, Ye Liangchen coldly replied, “Is that so? I guess I was wrong. No worries, I’m not stressed at all. Your knight is really stepping down now.”
After saying this, Ye Liangchen couldn’t hold back any longer and burst into a triumphant laugh.
Passersby glanced at Ye Liangchen, who was sitting by the roadside with his phone, laughing maniacally, and instinctively moved away.
He didn’t care about their reactions or their stares.
Because no one could understand how he felt at that moment.
Li Qingxue was momentarily taken aback by Ye Liangchen's message.
But considering their years of friendship, she took the initiative to say, “If you have any questions about your studies, I can help you.”
“You need to keep a calm mindset and not overthink things, got it?”
Seeing Li Qingxue say this, Ye Liangchen tilted his head, forcing down the smile bubbling inside him. “You dare say you’re not worried about me? You don’t miss me?”
“You want me to keep a calm mindset and not overthink? You’re probably afraid I’ll really step out of your world.”
If it weren’t for that dream, Ye Liangchen might have thought Li Qingxue just wanted to help him catch up on his studies!
But with the insights from his dream, Ye Liangchen had already seen through Li Qingxue’s true feelings.
“You just want to use the excuse of tutoring to spend time with me, to enjoy my affection. Don’t think I don’t know what’s on your mind!”
So, Ye Liangchen decisively rejected her: “No need, I’m fine, and I don’t feel like I need your help. Let’s leave it at that; your knight really should step down.”
“After all, a knight is just a knight, not a prince…”
From all of this, it was clear that Li Qingxue was on the verge of losing control.
She was starting to show concern for him, something that had never happened before.
Because it had always been him caring for her.
But now, not only was she taking the initiative to care for him, but she also wanted to see him under the pretext of tutoring.
This indicated that Li Qingxue had subtly changed her mindset. It wouldn’t be long before she fully understood her own feelings...
So he had to hold back, be reserved, and refuse her. He absolutely must not look back; only then would Li Qingxue have an epiphany...
After all, in the dream, it was only through loss that she would realize the person she truly loved was him...
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Seeing Ye Liangchen's message, Li Qingxue sighed inwardly. “You really don’t have to do this. I just don’t want to date in high school. This is a crucial turning point in our lives. Liangchen, we should focus on our studies right now.”
This was Li Qingxue’s heartfelt advice to Ye Liangchen.
The college entrance exam is like a narrow bridge crowded with thousands; if you don’t work hard, you’ll be pushed off by others.
Similarly, the college entrance exam reflects one’s attitude towards life.
Thinking about trivial matters at this time is irresponsible. Li Qingxue genuinely hoped Ye Liangchen could understand.
Ye Liangchen read her message and shook his head helplessly. “Here we go again, trying to use the college entrance exam as an excuse to avoid dating.”
“It’s clear you haven’t seen through your own heart. If you had, liking or not liking would be so obvious. These words are just excuses.”
“You just want to keep me hanging while comfortably enjoying my affection.”
“Too bad, I’m no longer the clueless Ye Liangchen.”
He quickly replied, “I know, but this is my life, and I won’t let it have regrets. I hope you feel the same.”
After sending the message, he turned off his phone.
He knew that in this lifetime, he would have no regrets.
But Li Qingxue was different.
Soon enough, she would regret it. She would have an epiphany and realize that her biggest regret in life was not accepting his confession when he first expressed his feelings.
His mood instantly brightened.
“My treasure girl, I don’t blame you for not giving your first love to me.”
“I have my faults too. I just wanted to check in on you, but it made Long Aotian feel threatened, leading him to act recklessly towards you…”
“It’s fine; I don’t mind, because you will always be my treasure girl.”
“I’m looking forward to our fateful encounter in life. When that time comes, I’ll hold onto you tightly and never let go…”
**Chapter 54: Tutoring—Maybe I Can Help You**
Looking at Ye Liangchen's reply, Li Qingxue helplessly set her phone down.
She didn’t know what else to say.
Ye Liangchen hadn’t been like this before; why had he suddenly changed so much?
In Li Qingxue’s worldview, no! To be precise, in everyone’s view, there’s nothing wrong with dating.
Li Qingxue yearned for a love where two people who truly care for each other can shine in their respective fields, even if they’re not together, and then meet again at some point.
But Ye Liangchen’s view on love was different from hers.
It seemed that in the face of the college entrance exam, he still believed that dating took precedence in his life.
Her thoughts drifted to what Long Aotian had said.
“Love is beautiful for everyone.
But a healthy relationship should be about mutual growth, not getting entangled deeper in each other’s lives.”
Looking at the problems in front of her, Li Qingxue sent Ye Liangchen the study materials she had organized.
This was the only way she could help him right now.
Just as she exited the chat, she saw that Ye Liangchen had updated his status again.
Out of habit, she clicked to view it.
“If only I had resisted the urge to be friends back then. But a knight is just a knight; it turns out even knights can get tired. (Accompanied by a picture of shadows under a streetlight in the rain)”
Li Qingxue read this post and fell into silence.
“If only I had resisted the urge to be friends? Are you... regretting being friends with me?”
“I just don’t want to date during this crucial time of the college entrance exam…”
Taking a deep breath, she quickly shook her head. “No, I can’t get caught up in this. I can’t let myself sink deeper.”
She collected her thoughts, turned off her phone, and chose to continue working on her problems.
But her heart was still somewhat affected; how could she truly remain indifferent?
Nine years— they had known each other for a full nine years, and now he said he regretted knowing her.
Frustrated, she ran her fingers through her long hair, sitting cross-legged on her bed, pulling back the curtains and listening to the sound of raindrops hitting the window.
After a while, Li Qingxue stretched, took out her headphones, and played a song. “Indeed, this method is much more relaxing.”
With a knowing smile, she listened to the music and watched the rain, her mood gradually calming down.
The next morning.
Li Qingxue turned off her alarm. The sun appeared, dispelling yesterday’s continuous rain.
After the downpour, today’s sky looked exceptionally blue.
“What a beautiful day.”
She said this as she got out of bed, dressed, washed up, and grabbed a sandwich and milk before leaving her house.
She jogged along the riverside to the Water Bay.
Breathing a little heavily, her originally fair cheeks were now flushed from the exercise.
She radiated the youthful energy that was fitting for her age.
Once she arrived, Li Qingxue took out the sandwich and milk from her pocket.
She walked from the west end of the riverside to the east end.
But she didn’t find the person she was looking for.
Glancing at the time on her phone, she thought, “He’s usually here at this time.”
“Could he be at the pavilion?”
With that thought, she headed toward the pavilion.
From a distance, she saw that the pavilion was empty.
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