Chapter 118: Chapter 118

Until Zhao Guodong finished speaking, he saw Ye Ling just staring at him without saying a word, so he couldn’t help scratching his head. Then he looked at Ye Ling, slowly furrowed his brows, and showed a very dissatisfied expression.

"Zhao Guodong, what do you think a friend is?" Ye Ling asked him calmly.

Zhao Guodong was stunned for a moment, not expecting such a question, "A friend is a friend. What’s there to think about what a friend is."

"Oh, then let me ask you, do you consider me a friend?"

"Ye Ling, what’s wrong with you?" Zhao Guodong frowned without answering the question.

Seeing his expression, Ye Ling already knew she couldn’t expect an answer. She sneered, "Would you make your friend do something they wouldn’t like? If you consider someone a friend, you definitely wouldn’t put them in a difficult position. You’ve never thought about the other person, how can you say you consider them a friend?"

"What do you mean by saying this?" Zhao Guodong’s expression darkened, "Wasn’t it just yesterday that I dragged you along? You didn’t get into any trouble, and I even got scolded by my dad. You’re being too petty. Didn’t I come over right after my training ended? And yet you’re still saying all this."

Ye Ling felt a block in her chest, "Zhao Guodong, according to you, if you come over now it’s considered an apology, so I should forgive you. And if I don’t forgive you, then I’m petty, right? I really didn’t expect you to be so selfish. You put me in a tough spot yesterday, left me in such an embarrassing situation, stripped of dignity, and then blamed me in return. Your dad scolded you, so what? If I were your dad, I’d break your legs. If you’re running wildly without anyone controlling you, I wouldn’t even bother to look at you if you killed someone. Why drag me into it? What are you to me? What do I owe you?"

"Ye Ling, stop being unreasonable here." Zhao Guodong’s face went red with anger from her words, "I know it’s because I like your sister that you can’t stand me now. I’ve told you, liking someone isn’t something you can force. I don’t like you, I only see you as a buddy, so don’t give me attitude every day."

Ye Ling was stunned for a moment, her eyes slowly narrowing, "Are you saying I made things difficult for you because you like Ye Qian and not me? So you’re saying I like you?"

"If that’s not the case, then what is?" Zhao Guodong no longer felt the need to be so uncertain in front of Ye Ling, gaining some confidence.

Ye Ling let out a few sneers, "You really are full of yourself. Now, in front of Zhang Linong and Wang Ping, I can formally tell you I’ve never liked you. Don’t bother disbelieving me. I just graduated from middle school; I’m not as mature as you guys, liking this and liking that all day. No wonder after the day I heard you say you like Ye Qian, you said those things I couldn’t understand. Now it all makes sense; it’s good that you said it now, so we can clear up the misunderstanding and stop saying I like you."

"How am I being unreasonable with you? You forcibly dragged me, making me a laughing stock, and when Shen Bin came over, you left me and ran off by yourself. You always say you’re a man of honor, but is this what a man of honor does? I also want to ask you if helping you get into high school has made me offend you, forcing me into a position of disloyalty. You did wrong and don’t realize it. In the end, you blame me for being scolded by your father. Do you owe anything to anyone? That’s of your own doing; if you’re going to blame, blame yourself."

"Ye Ling, I knew you’d fly into a rage out of humiliation when I brought it up. Stop saying these things now, otherwise you’ll truly hurt the bond between us brothers." When Zhao Guodong heard Ye Ling’s words ’I don’t like you’, he felt something sharply pierce his heart. He didn’t know why, but he just didn’t want to hear her say it or refute it.

"Fly into a rage out of humiliation? That makes me want to laugh." Ye Ling turned to Zhang Linong, "You and Wang Ping, tell me, when have I ever shown signs of liking you? I also want to hear if I’ve done something unknowingly to cause misunderstandings."

Zhao Guodong, with a sullen face, looked at Zhang Linong and Wang Ping.

Wang Ping shook his head vigorously, "I don’t know."

Then Zhang Linong, standing up from the bed, said, "Dongzi, let’s go."

Zhao Guodong shook off the hand Zhang Linong placed on him, "I’m not leaving. I want to make things clear today."

"As long as you don’t regret it," Zhang Linong shrugged and sat back on the bed.

Ever since yesterday, Zhang Linong has been angry with Zhao Guodong, but Zhao Guodong just can’t see it. Had Zhao Guodong not continually dragged him along, Zhang Linong wouldn’t have come to see Ye Ling, and if he did, he’d have come on his own accord. After what happened yesterday, not only Ye Ling, but even Zhang Linong, just watching from the side, thought Zhao Guodong was too much, which is why he got upset and left first.

But today, seeing Zhao Guodong still acting , it made him angry. But since persuasion had no effect, Zhang Linong decided not to bother. He figured Zhao Guodong should just crash into a wall and regret it later.

Zhao Guodong was still unconvinced, "What do I have to regret?"

Then he looked at Ye Ling, "See, they’re too embarrassed to say anything. You’re the only one making excuses."

"Alright, seeing you , if I don’t admit to liking you today, you won’t leave this room. So fine, I’ll admit I like you, but after what happened yesterday, I no longer do. From now on, please don’t show up in front of me again. I don’t think there’s any need for us to be friends. A boy and a girl walking together is ultimately inappropriate, so please leave now, and don’t expect a good send-off." Ye Ling’s sarcastic expression drove Zhao Guodong insane.

"Are you telling the truth today? Saying we won’t even be friends anymore? If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t know how many people would bully you at school. Don’t regret it." Zhao Guodong, having no other options, suddenly thought of this and couldn’t help but feel a bit smug.

Ye Ling laughed coldly, "Thanks, but my only hobby is arguing with people. If there’s nothing else, please leave. It’s bad for others to overhear; it sounds like there’s something going on."

"Fine, fine, Ye Ling, as long as you don’t regret it. If you don’t want to be friends with me, I don’t want a friend like you. I’ll just consider that I misjudged you before. From now on, we’re not friends." Zhao Guodong shouted angrily at Wang Ping, "Let’s go."

He rushed out in anger.

Wang Ping nodded at Ye Ling and quickly followed him out. Only Zhang Linong stood up, neither rushed nor sluggish, "Ye Ling, I know you’re really angry with Dongzi, but you also know that he can sometimes be slow to react on certain things. Don’t take it to heart." (To be continued. If you work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)