Chapter 58
She brushed her long, dark hair, which fell over her back, and looked at Li Qingxue earnestly. "Mom believes what you say."
"So tell me, have you been dating any boys at school? Has it affected your classmates?"
**Chapter 69: Is it Hu Yuying who doesn't allow you to talk to other girls?**
"No! Who's spreading such nonsense?" Li Qingxue's previously cheerful mood vanished in an instant.
Li's mother gazed at her daughter, her heart completely convinced of her innocence. "Your homeroom teacher didn't say it outright, but she wanted me to ask if you'd be willing to sit with Ye Liangchen."
Li Qingxue wasn't foolish; with the conversation reaching this point, she felt a surge of anger. "No! I don't want to!"
"I trust my daughter. Your father and I will have a good talk with your homeroom teacher about this."
Even so, Li Qingxue felt a lingering discomfort in her heart.
She hastily ate a few bites before retreating to her room.
Sitting on her bed, she simmered in silence.
She never expected Ye Liangchen would do something like this.
After knowing him for so long, she found it hard to understand him now.
Why would he slander her by saying she was dating at school?
"I don't want to sit with you!"
With that thought, she picked up her phone and unfollowed Ye Liangchen.
This time, Li Qingxue was genuinely angry.
On the other side, Li's mother not only returned the call to the homeroom teacher but also informed her that Li Qingxue was not dating anyone in class. She also obtained Ye Liangchen's parents' phone number.
Regardless of the reason, as parents, they didn't want anyone spreading malicious rumors about their daughter at school.
She dialed Ye's mother.
On the other end, Ye's mother answered with an impatient tone.
Upon realizing it was Li Qingxue's parents calling, she reined in her attitude.
She emphasized how well-behaved, obedient, and filial her son was, as if he were the best child in the world.
But after Li's mother spoke, Ye's mother grew impatient again. "Alright, alright, I get it."
With that, she hung up, muttering under her breath, "What’s there to be proud of? It’s a blessing for your daughter to catch my son’s eye. If you can’t handle such good fortune, what kind of people are you?"
Ye Liangchen, who had just come out of the bathroom, overheard this and asked what was going on.
Ye's mother replied irritably, "Li Qingxue's parents called. I can't believe it. You like their daughter, and they still aren't satisfied."
Ye Liangchen frowned. "Why did you call them to discuss this?"
Ye's mother sighed. "Son, you are the apple of our eye. We are your strong support. Since she's the girl you like, of course, we want to help you."
"Who knew Li Qingxue's family would act like this? You're so good and so exceptional. For them to have you interested in their daughter is their fortune. I don’t understand what they have to complain about."
Ye Liangchen sighed helplessly. "I can handle this myself. Can you just stay out of it?"
"Mom just wants to help. I saw you sitting alone in your room, lost in thought, and it made me uncomfortable. My son is so wonderful; why should he suffer such grievances?"
As she spoke, Ye's mother looked at him earnestly. "In my heart, my son deserves all the girls in the world."
Hearing this, Ye Liangchen felt warmth spread through him.
"Alright, Mom, do you believe me?"
"There are some things I can't say, but I can tell you that Li Qingxue likes me too; she just hasn't realized her feelings yet."
"But you were right about one thing, Mom. Your son is indeed exceptional. I know it sounds a bit boastful, but I have confidence that I will bring home three beautiful and talented daughters-in-law."
This was Ye Liangchen's confidence.
Once his treasure girl sees the dark, twisted side of Long Aotian, she will understand that only he, Ye Liangchen, will treat her sincerely, love her, and cherish her.
When Li Qingxue comes to terms with her own feelings, she will remember his goodness, regret her choices, and then come to him, seeking reconciliation, chasing after him, and falling madly in love.
As for his childhood sweetheart, he couldn't help but think of that sunny day when he returned to his rural hometown and met the little girl who fell and cried...
"Good! I love seeing my son so confident. You’re my precious boy, brave Liangchen, unafraid of challenges. I believe you will bring home a beautiful and caring daughter-in-law."
"If you can bring home three daughters-in-law, your dad and I will wake up smiling from our dreams."
Ye Liangchen confidently replied, "Mom, don’t you believe in me? If you do, just wait and see. I’ll make sure you and Dad wake up smiling from your dreams."
"Because this is my confidence!" With that, Ye Liangchen flashed a confident smile.
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The next morning.
As dawn broke, Li Qingxue kicked off her blanket and groggily sat up in bed.
Rubbing her messy long hair, she walked into the bathroom to wash up, then changed her clothes. She skillfully opened the fridge, took out a sandwich and some milk, and jogged outside.
Going to the water bay had slowly become a habit.
In her heart, she had already considered Long Aotian a friend.
Arriving early at the riverbank, she chose a spot, set down her sandwich and milk, and rested her chin on her hand, waiting quietly.
Looking up at the sky, she thought, the weather is so nice today. He loves soaking up the sun; he must come, right?
Before long, she heard footsteps on the grass.
Li Qingxue turned to look, her eyes lighting up with a smile. "Over here!" she waved excitedly.
"You’re here pretty early."
Long Aotian casually found a spot to lie down, enjoying the gentle breeze.
Such rare leisure time was truly beautiful.
Li Qingxue stood up, picked up the sandwich and milk, wanting to get a bit closer, but suddenly Hu Yuying's face flashed in her mind.
So she sat down, maintaining a certain distance.
She only regarded Long Aotian as a friend, a confidant to share her thoughts with.
"This is for you." After placing the sandwich and milk beside Long Aotian, she began to express her sadness and frustration.
Especially when she heard that Ye Liangchen's mother had called the homeroom teacher to complain about her dating and affecting her son’s studies, Long Aotian couldn't help but think, "Wow, they can play it like this?"
But he ultimately held back from saying much.
Before, he hadn’t realized that Li Qingxue was the second female lead, Bai Yueguang. Now that he knew, he decided to just listen like a plant.
Li Qingxue was clearly the type who couldn’t keep things to herself; once she spoke, her heart felt lighter.
However, after she finished speaking, she found herself waiting a long time for Long Aotian's response.
Turning her head to glance at him, she thought, could he have fallen asleep because the environment was too comfortable?
So she quietly reached out and removed the leaves covering his eyes.
"What are you doing? There are plenty of leaves over there; go pick some yourself."
"You’re not asleep? I thought you were. If you’re awake, why aren’t you talking to me?"
At this point, Li Qingxue's mischievous eyes sparkled as if she had thought of something. She chuckled softly, "Is it Hu Yuying who doesn’t allow you to talk to other girls?"
Hearing this, Long Aotian nearly jumped up from the ground. "W-What are you talking about?"
"I’m Hu Yuying’s older brother. She... she’s a very kind person."
Seeing Long Aotian's flustered reaction, Li Qingxue's eyes sparkled with laughter. "Why are you so worked up?"
Li Qingxue seemed to have caught onto something amusing, narrowing her eyes and teasingly saying, "I get it now; your heart is all confused, right?"
Upon hearing this, Long Aotian realized he had lost his composure and shifted his position. "I’m Hu Yuying’s older brother. She... she’s a very kind person."
Li Qingxue bit her lip, looking at Long Aotian, her thoughts stirring. She opened her mouth, as if struggling to find the right words, but still tentatively asked, "What about me? What kind of person am I?"
Long Aotian glanced back at Li Qingxue. "You? You’re a very lively and spirited person."
Hearing Long Aotian describe her this way, Li Qingxue smiled brightly, a blush creeping onto her cheeks. "You really know how to say the right things."
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