Chapter 387: Chapter 387

Ye Ling covered her forehead, feeling only weary.

But there were some things she had to say; she didn’t want to lose Liu Nan as a friend because of Zhao Guodong. "Liu Nan, you know Zhao Guodong once liked me, or maybe still does. I’m not lying to you; I already have someone from a matchmaking arrangement, and both families have agreed. I don’t know when we’ll get married, so it’s not possible with Zhao Guodong. I can assure you of this. As for whether Zhao Guodong will accept you or how long that might take, I don’t know, but I support you. You’re such a good girl. Although Zhao Guodong can be rough, he’s a good person. Regardless of whether anything happens between you two, I hope we can still be good friends."

Liu Nan raised a hand to pat Ye Ling’s head, "What are you overthinking? Since I’ve talked to you directly, I consider you a friend. I also know what Zhao Guodong is like. How could I blame you? You’re just too cautious. Sometimes I really wonder how you grew up, otherwise, why are you always so overly careful? Could it be that you grew up being mistreated at home?"

Liu Nan was completely teasing Ye Ling.

Ye Ling couldn’t help but laugh, "You’re also thinking too highly of me. Haven’t you even considered the rumors circulating about me? If they weren’t true, how could they spread? I grew up with my grandmother in the countryside, and I can’t speak well. My mom doesn’t like me; these are facts. I have a relationship with my mom like strangers; that’s also true."

"I don’t care what others say, as long as I know what kind of person you are," Liu Nan said, indirectly admitting she had heard these rumors, and added with some curiosity, "Ye Ling, why don’t you go find the people spreading these words? It’s obviously someone from your community; outsiders couldn’t possibly know."

"Of course, I know who it is. Among these people, only Sun Mingjie would do such a thing." Ye Ling didn’t hold back in front of Liu Nan. "Other people who don’t like me wouldn’t do such things. He has poor character; he’s been caught by me doing such things before. Why should I bother with him? Treat it like being bitten by a dog. Him spreading those rumors hasn’t affected me at all; in the end, he’s the one frustrated."

Liu Nan couldn’t help but grin, "Ye Ling, your character might seem indifferent, but only people who truly know you understand you’re not really that way."

She winked, "A little sneak."

Ye Ling was speechless and pinched her nose, "How am I sneaky?"

Finding it funny, this was the first time she’d heard someone describe her that way.

"I can’t quite explain it," Liu Nan bit her lip, "Let’s not talk about this. We’ve agreed; I’m going to pursue Zhao Guodong, and you can’t regret it."

Ye Ling was amused but also exasperated by her. When they returned to the dormitory, they saw Yang Hui alone in the room. Ye Ling smiled and greeted, "Weren’t you going to take photos? How come you’re back so soon?"

"Without you two, it’s no fun taking photos with them." Yang Hui saw how happy the two were, felt a bit down, but didn’t show it, "In our year, there are just us three girls. Without you two, it’s even less fun."

"Then let’s go take photos now," Liu Nan showed interest.

Ye Ling was indifferent, but Yang Hui had lost interest, "I’m not going. You two go ahead; I still have some books to sort."

Liu Nan pulled Ye Ling to leave, but Ye Ling felt Yang Hui seemed off and asked after being led out, "Is Yang Hui upset? Should we explain to her?"

"No need," Liu Nan thought Ye Ling was sometimes too naive and chose not to break it down, "She’s already done with her photos."

Ye Ling wasn’t an idiot; she couldn’t possibly believe such a simple excuse. Seeing Liu Nan didn’t want to say more, she let it go. Being dragged by Liu Nan to the boys’ side, when she saw Zhao Guodong, Liu Nan immediately approached and started bickering with Zhao Guodong within three sentences. Knowing Liu Nan’s feelings, Ye Ling couldn’t help but sigh, realizing Liu Nan actually liked this kind of banter. Watching her quarrel with Zhao Guodong, she noticed they argued with smiles on their faces.

A classmate brought a camera, and everyone gathered for a group photo. Though Ye Ling didn’t speak much usually, she had become more outgoing over the years and got along well with classmates. With only three girls in this cohort, naturally they were quite popular.

Xiang Weilai watched from afar, seeing Ye Ling smile in the crowd, his eyes flashed with fondness, but he quickly looked away, suppressing his true feelings. The incident of Liu Zhiyuan looking for Ye Ling on the train made Xiang Weilai aware that if he didn’t want people to misunderstand Ye Ling, he couldn’t let anyone see him paying attention to her, not even giving her a glance.

Looking up at the sky, Xiang Weilai’s lips curled in mockery. If he couldn’t even steal a glance at the woman he loved, what was the point of working so hard in life?

"What are you thinking?" Liu Zhiyuan approached Xiang Weilai’s side.

Xiang Weilai lowered his head and turned it slightly towards him, "What can I dare to think? Why don’t you give me a list?"

"Weilai," Liu Zhiyuan’s heart twinged, "I know I misunderstood that situation, but when Xiao Rui came home crying, saying you were going to abandon her, my family went to yours to ask. I could only ask Zhao Guodong what was happening on the road, and he argued in front of Ye Ling, so I couldn’t control myself and asked in front of her."

"I’ve explained myself. I feel guilty. Please don’t blame me anymore." Liu Zhiyuan felt powerless. After everything between his family and Xiang’s family, he and Xiang Weilai had grown more distant, "Weilai, I know you’re upset. If you really don’t engagement, then cancel the engagement with Xiao Rui."

He didn’t want to see his sister in pain either.

"Can you make that decision?" Xiang Weilai mocked as he walked away.

His light words were like a heavy punch, striking Liu Zhiyuan’s heart. Watching his good friend walk away, he felt like he had lost him forever.

Seeing his sister’s affection for Xiang Weilai, not to mention the family’s approval, even his sister wouldn’t agree. Liu Zhiyuan felt powerless.

Sun Mingjie had been paying attention to the situation, and when Xiang Weilai walked away, he approached, "Ungrateful. Your family helped him, and now that he’s through the difficult times, he acts like he’s been wronged." The most update n0vels are published on NoveI[F]ire.net

"I don’t want to hear such words in the future," Liu Zhiyuan showed displeasure.

It was precisely because everyone talked that Xiang Weilai rejected and resented the matter so much.

Sun Mingjie’s brows furrowed tightly, not speaking, but feeling very uncomfortable inside. Why does Liu Zhiyuan always side with Xiang Weilai? Could it be that in his heart there’s only room for Xiang Weilai as a friend? (To be continued. If you work, please vote it on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)