Chapter 18: When the Time Is Right, You Meet the Right Person
“Is there something you need? If not, I’ll head back to my seat then.”
Ye Liang Chen drooped his gaze at a 45-degree angle, the signature move he perfected during dreams when he’s feeling gloomy.
In his dreams, whenever he struck this pose, the three girls would always worry about him.
“…You… didn’t wipe the corner of your mouth.” Li Qing Xue whispered as a gentle reminder.
Hearing this, Ye Liang Chen instinctively dabbed at his mouth.
Sure enough, he saw a thin layer of grease on the back of his hand.
Probably got oil splattered from eating fried breadsticks.
Who would’ve thought Li Qing Xue’s observational skills were so sharp?
She noticed something he hadn’t caught himself.
And she dared to say he didn’t pay attention to him?
“Thanks.” He briefly shot a glance at the tissue Li Qing Xue handed over, then in a low voice continued, “No need for the tissue, I appreciate the gesture!”
And with that, he headed straight back to his seat.
No pause, no hesitation—like an unspoken message that he’s already moving forward.
No one stays in place waiting for you.
Watching Ye Liang Chen’s back, Li Qing Xue furrowed her brow slightly.
Then she turned to Gao Quan: “What’s wrong with him? He’s acting so weird.”
Gao Quan shook his head helplessly: “I don’t know. Ever since I woke up yesterday, it’s like he’s a different person.”
“Gaogao!”
Hearing Ye Liang Chen call him, Gao Quan shrugged at Li Qing Xue and then sat beside Ye Liang Chen.
They were seatmates.
Li Qing Xue looked at Ye Liang Chen with confusion—what exactly was going on with him?
Is it because she didn’t accept his confession? That’s why he doesn’t want to be friends anymore?
But she clearly told him she only saw him as a big brother.
And she was not planning to fall in love during high school anyway.
She had said all this before, right?
A little annoyed. Because she’s never planned to date at all, she doesn’t know how to handle this.
Ye Liang Chen secretly peeked at Li Qing Xue, who looked disappointed and turned away.
Immediately, he looked at Gao Quan: “What did she just say to you?”
Seeing Ye Liang Chen so eager, Gao Quan teased: “Aren’t you the one who said you don’t want to hear anything about Li Qing Xue in the future?”
“With your urgency, are you actually still into Li Qing Xue… hmm?”
Ye Liang Chen naturally knew Gao Quan was joking.
Some things aren’t the time to say now.
No point in confessing that in the future he’s going to marry three wives, one of whom is Li Qing Xue.
Who would believe that?
He’d prove it later with facts—way more shocking than just saying it now a thousand times.
“Stop messing around, tell me quick.”
“Li Qing Xue was just trying to care for you. You look so worn out, she can’t be blind—can’t she tell?”
Ye Liang Chen’s face showed an expression of “exactly.”
“What else?”
“Nothing. Li Qing Xue wanted to say more, but you suddenly interrupted, so she didn’t continue.”
Ye Liang Chen heaved a sigh—he was starting to lose patience.
He should’ve let Gao Quan and Li Qing Xue talk a bit longer.
“Want me to go find her and ask?”
“No need.” It was just a chance encounter, and Li Qing Xue was the one who approached first.
If Gao Quan suddenly makes a move now, it would seem too deliberate.
So right now, the best approach is to stay still.
Li Qing Xue will inevitably lose patience and come to him herself.
Then the pursuit begins.
Hmph, you little nerds looking down on me, thinking I’m using some sneaky tricks to attract Li Qing Xue—wait and see, I’ll shock you all later.
“Doesn’t Hu Yu Ying seem different now?”
“What, Bro Chen?” Gao Quan asked.
“Nothing, just suddenly feeling a bit emotional.”
“Gao, you believe that the right person will only appear at the right time to appear?”
Ye Liang Chen asked seriously.
Because of Hu Yu Ying’s situation, his heart remained restless.
He wanted to save her early, to stop her from suffering so much.
But without Hu Yu Ying experiencing the bullying of Dragon Brother, how could he save her?
And most importantly, he himself isn’t grown up enough—he can’t beat Dragon Brother.
If he provokes Dragon Brother now, with his vengeful personality, Dong would probably retaliate crazily, just like in the dream.
That guy’s a lunatic—anger him, and he might really k*ll.
If it weren’t for Gao Quan saving him in the dream, he might have been the one dead.
He’s been given a second chance at life, and he could use this gap to achieve great things.
But if he provokes Dragon Brother prematurely…
He should do what the dream showed: meet, get to know, understand, love, and save each other.
So Ye Liang Chen is torn—he desperately needs someone to prove his current approach is correct.
Only then can his soul feel at ease.
“Gotta be,” Gao Quan pondered aloud, “Meeting the right person at the right time—that’s happiness.”
“But meeting the right person at the wrong time? That’s bound to be full of struggles.”
“So, Bro Chen, don’t give up—just wait a little longer.”
Gao Quan thought Ye Liang Chen’s words referred to Li Qing Xue, since Bro Chen and Li Qing Xue had known each other for nine years.
Nine years isn’t very long in a lifetime.
Li Qing Xue also explicitly said she’s not planning to date now, preferring to consider it after university.
Bro Chen is impatient, worried he might not get into the same university as her.
That’s why he’s trying every trick in the book to confess during high school.
Li Qing Xue’s instinctive concern for Bro Chen shows she doesn’t dislike him—maybe she even has some fondness?
Otherwise, why would she only remind Bro Chen about the greasy residue, not himself?
This is a clear sign—the wrong time, but the right person.
Li Qing Xue is currently focused on the college entrance exam, so she keeps rejecting Bro Chen’s confessions.
But if they wait until university— even if they’re not in the same school—if they truly like each other, they could still be together.
Maybe, after university, Bro Chen will confess again, and she’ll accept?
Especially since she still seems to care about Bro Chen a bit.
“See? Looks like you agree—right time, right person.”
“Looks like I guessed right.”
Ye Liang Chen sighed in relief—he’s not actually afraid of Dragon Brother.
It’s Hu Yu Ying’s suffering from Dragon Brother’s bullying that keeps him anxious. How could he save her otherwise?
How could he still be her little sunshine?
No, he’s not standing still—he’s just waiting for the right time.
That moment, Ye Liang Chen feels much more relaxed inside.
