Chapter 279: Chapter 279

Ye Ling didn’t want to add more trouble for Fu Lei, so she took the basin and left. However, as soon as she turned around, she saw him standing there with a livid face at the corner of the path. Judging from his expression, it seemed like Zhao Guodong had been there for quite a while. Ye Ling held the basin, it seemed Zhao Guodong had seen everything.

But this was between her and Fu Lei, Ye Ling felt there was nothing to feel guilty about, especially after last time, "Don’t hit Fu Lei again, it’s not his fault."

"My matters don’t need your concern," Ye Ling added.

Zhao Guodong clenched his fist even tighter and tighter, "Ye Ling, don’t worry, from now on, I won’t meddle or ask about your matters again. I’m not so shameless to do thankless tasks and be considered a villain. No matter how shameless I am, I won’t do those things again."

"Don’t say these things, making it seem like I did something unforgivable." Ye Ling felt uncomfortable listening, not daring to meet Zhao Guodong’s gaze. When she saw Fu Lei coming out from inside, her eyes paused again.

Zhao Guodong glanced at Fu Lei and then noticed the worry on Ye Ling’s face, feeling as if his heart was fiercely stabbed. When he looked at Fu Lei again, he yelled, "Get lost, don’t show your face in front of me anymore."

"Zhao Guodong, how can you talk like that?" Ye Ling’s expression turned displeased.

Zhao Guodong sneered coldly, "I do as I please, what’s it got to do with you? Who do you think you are? Do you have any right to meddle in my affairs?"

Ye Ling paused, stunned by Zhao Guodong’s words.

Ye Ling understood why Zhao Guodong acted the same way towards her as he did with all girls, but she couldn’t help feeling hurt inside, biting her lip as her eyes unknowingly filled with tears.

Fu Lei walked over, "Zhao Guodong, if you have a problem, direct it at me, not Ye Ling. Ye Ling did nothing wrong. You can’t just lash out at her because she doesn’t like you. Feelings can’t be forced. If you truly like Ye Ling, you should hope for her happiness and wish she finds someone she truly likes."

"What? Now you’re admitting you two are together? No more sneaking around?" Zhao Guodong didn’t make a move. Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs novel⟡fire.net

Fu Lei nodded, "Yes, we like each other, and we hope you can keep this secret. We plan to officially report our relationship after graduation when we join the military."

"Fine, that’s great," Zhao Guodong sneered coldly, "Don’t worry, I’m not a petty person. Whatever you guys do is your business. I won’t spread your secrets around, but if I saw you today, others might spot you tomorrow. Doing these sneaky things, there’s no wall that doesn’t leak air. If it really spreads, just remember it wasn’t me."

Suppressing the shame and anger in his heart, Zhao Guodong left without looking at Ye Ling, striding away proudly. He could disregard anything Fu Lei said, but Ye Ling’s actions hurt him. All these years, could it be that their time together was less meaningful than an outsider? Now she’s defending an outsider in front of others.

Watching Zhao Guodong leave, Ye Ling felt her heart sink, gripping her hand tightly. Only after Zhao Guodong left did Ye Ling recover her gaze, "You should go back too, I’m fine. If Zhao Guodong finds trouble with you in the dorm, just bear with him a little. But he didn’t say anything today, I think he won’t say anything in the future either."

"I’m fine. Just try to come to terms with it, this matter needs to be faced eventually." Fu Lei nodded at Ye Ling, "Don’t let others catch you again, I’ll go now."

Only then did they part ways.

Ye Ling worried about this matter all night, only feeling relieved when seeing Fu Lei doing fine in the cafeteria the next day. She glanced over at Zhang Linong and the others, not seeing Zhao Guodong, which was a bit strange. But remembering their argument yesterday, she knew he was sulking, expecting him to be fine after a few days. But in the following days, even when they crossed paths, Zhao Guodong acted like a stranger. Ye Ling didn’t mind it much. During this time, the incident where Ma Yue was beaten up by Sui Gang caused a big stir in school. Sui Gang was given a major demerit, and if it happened again, he would be expelled immediately.

School life soon returned to calm. A week after Sui Gang’s punishment, Ma Yue returned to class, but Dong Minghui didn’t return to school and was publicly criticized. Spring came two months after Ye Ling and Zhao Guodong’s fallout, and although she spoke mostly with the others in the compound, Ye Ling felt something was off.

Especially since Zhao Guodong’s anger lasted two whole months, which was unprecedented. Moreover, there were several times Zhao Guodong publicly shouted at Ye Ling, causing her deep embarrassment. Ye Ling realized Zhao Guodong was truly angry.

A week before finals, Fu Lei sought out Ye Ling, "You and Zhao Guodong can’t continue . Talk to him and sort things out, you’ve known each other for years, don’t let my presence ruin your relationship."

"It’s fine, don’t worry about it," Ye Ling said wearily. "Finals are coming, how’s your studying? Going home for summer break?"

"Yeah, going home, haven’t seen my family for a year, want to see them." Fu Lei smiled warmly, "Since you said so, I won’t worry. After all, you’re from the same compound, just concerned seeing Zhao Guodong make things difficult for you."

"I’m fine, need to focus on the exams these days." The year went by too fast. Ye Ling planned to work over summer but now realizes she might just stay at school.

After parting ways with Fu Lei, she never had a private conversation with him again until after finals, when everyone started packing. Liu Nan was also taking the chance to go abroad to see his parents. After seeing off Yang Hui and Liu Nan, Ye Ling was left alone in the dorm.

Hearing someone call her outside, Ye Ling stepped out and saw Zhang Linong, smiling as she approached, "Why are you here?"

"You’re not going home over the summer, right?"

Ye Ling nodded, "Not going home."

"Then take care of yourself, just came by to confirm." Zhang Linong didn’t say much else.

Ye Ling felt there seemed to be less and less time for conversations among the group, "Did you hear from Zhao Guodong?"

Zhang Linong nodded, smiling, "Just follow your own heart, it’s your life to choose, don’t mind what others think."

"Thank you for understanding me." Ye Ling curled her lips slightly, "Then I won’t see you off this time."

"No need, won’t get lost, you should head back now." Watching Ye Ling turn to leave, Zhang Linong then strode away. (To be continued. If you work, feel free to visit 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.)