Chapter 250: One Minute of Friendship
Back at the subway station entrance.
From afar, I saw Dragon Brother striding over. Lin Wan Ning, who’d been waiting here the whole time, stepped forward: “Bro.”
“Let’s go. It’s about time we head back.”
Lin Wan Ning didn’t move but instead fixed her gaze on Dragon Brother’s neck.
“What’s wrong?”
Lin Wan Ning raised her hand to tidy Dragon Brother’s collar, covering the red strawberry on his Adam’s apple — you know, for modesty’s sake. Someone might get the wrong idea.
They hopped onto the subway. At this hour, it wasn’t crowded.
Lin Wan Ning softly said, “Thank you.”
“Before me, you don’t need to say thank you,” Dragon Brother replied casually.
Hearing that, Lin Wan Ning gradually leaned closer, finally resting her head on his shoulder: “Bro, can I borrow your shoulder for a bit?”
Noticing Dragon Brother’s slight frown and how his body stiffened, she whispered, “Just for a moment, Bro.”
With a tiny smile curling her lips, she peeked at him sideways: “Bro, why are you always so kind?”
Dragon Brother’s tightly furrowed brow relaxed a little: “Then what if I started being a little naughty?”
Lin Wan Ning really wanted to say, “Great, then I wouldn’t need to pretend to be moral, and maybe it’d be easier for me to become a dried sister…” But she knew he wouldn’t. His life path was sincere.
People like him, even if they turn bad, are still morally grounded villains.
“I believe that human relations rely on a sincere heart and genuine feelings.”
“Treat your friends and family with truth, and maybe the world will be gentle to us in return.”
Lin Wan Ning softly said, “Great, Bro finally isn’t lonely anymore.”
Dragon Brother chuckled: “See, life isn’t just one path. You can grow freely, lift your head to look ahead. The mountains are high, the water long. Don’t be afraid it’s too late. Nothing’s a big deal—all is just perfect timing.”
Lin Wan Ning nodded: “Even if I fall into darkness, Bro will pull me out.”
“So, it’s not a big deal—just perfect timing.”
Ah, time! Could you slow down just a little? Let me enjoy this stolen moment a bit longer.
But alas, time doesn’t care about anyone.
The station arrived. Lin Wan Ning took a deep breath, slowly straightening up her body: “Bro, we’re at the station.”
They reached the entrance of the Music Academy.
Dragon Brother turned, looking at Lin Wan Ning beside him: “Go home. Take it slow on the way. Send me a message when you get to the dorm.”
“Mm, Bro, I’m leaving.”
Watching her figure gradually disappear into the crowd.
Just as Dragon Brother was about to leave,
“Is she your girlfriend?” Shen Meng Jie, holding a lollipop, asked with playful curiosity.
She thought herself quite pretty, but upon seeing Lin Wan Ning, she was genuinely surprised — just a flash, no big deal. After all, she looked good too.
“None of your business,” Dragon Brother replied, knowing Huang Fei’s feelings but not wanting to embarrass her—no need to make things awkward.
“Hey, Dragon Brother, I don’t think I’ve done anything to offend you,” Shen Meng Jie said with a grin, approaching him.
“Nope.”
“Then can you be a little gentler with me? I’m a girl, after all.”
“Come on, I saw you blowing that wine bottle and didn’t hear you say you’re a girl.”
Shen Meng Jie chuckled: “That’s different.”
“How’s it different?”
“They are they, and you are Dragon Brother.”
“Oh, I should thank you for looking at me so highly!”
Her teasing tone made Shen Meng Jie internalize her irritation. She closed her eyes, sighed, and crushed her lollipop.
“Could you please stop giving me weird looks?” she snapped.
Hearing that, Dragon Brother halted.
Seeing his serious expression, Shen Meng Jie’s triumphant smile faltered just a bit.
Normally, Dragon Brother always had a smile, giving off a friendly, reliable vibe.
Suddenly serious? That’s a maturity beyond his age.
“Playing is human nature. Knowing when to stop—that’s your real skill.”
“Like nice words can be hollow, and harsh words are just reality. Sometimes, being clear-headed is also a form of wisdom.”
“Short-term pleasure causes countless withdrawal reactions. Overdrawn happiness needs tenfold disappointment to pay it back.”
Her words left Shen Meng Jie momentarily stunned: “You—you’re saying all that…”
“I’m telling you to wear your clothes properly,” Dragon Brother said, adjusting her collar.
After that, he turned and left.
Shen Meng Jie didn’t follow. She just watched his back, then glanced down at her tightly buttoned-up shirt.
“The world’s too rotten, days are too bitter. What’s wrong if I have a little sweetness sometimes?”
She tilted her head, eyes searching for the source of her thoughts.
And saw a young boy, hands in his pockets, with a confident smile, flicking his hair as he slowly approached.
The boy glared mischievously in the direction Dragon Brother left and then grinned even more confidently, flicking his hair again: “Some people don’t know anything but always act like they’re doing something for you. It’s the worst. Do you agree?”
He kept flicking his hair, eyes gleaming with confidence, staring unwaveringly at Shen Meng Jie.
“Hi, I’m Liang Chen — my full name is Ye Liang Chen!”
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Looking at Liang Chen, Shen Meng Jie slowly exhaled, her breath carrying a sweet aroma from her crushed lollipop.
Liang Chen inhaled deeply, then closed his eyes, finally smirking: “Excuse me for inhaling your beautiful breath without permission.”
His antics made Shen Meng Jie laugh.
She examined him curiously: “Do you think you’re handsome?”
Liang Chen chuckled confidently, lightly flicking his hair: “Maybe. I do have a bit of confidence in my looks.”
He then took out his phone, glancing at it: “Just now, a minute has gone by. Now we’re friends — we’ve known each other for one minute!”
His smile deepened: “Maybe every day from now on, I’ll be happy just because of this one minute.”
“Sometimes, being clear-headed is also a kind of wisdom,” this was Dragon Brother’s words earlier. For some reason, Shen Meng Jie remembered them vividly.
Then she used this phrase on Liang Chen. Surprisingly, it suited him perfectly.
Suddenly, Shen Meng Jie seemed to recall something. She stomped her foot slightly, unable to hold back.
Could it be that Dragon Brother sees herself the same way, so he said that to her?
She slowly lifted her gaze, looking at Liang Chen more closely, a flicker of anger stirring inside.
Watching her hurriedly walk away, Liang Chen smiled — a confident smile.
“Is he shy? Truly young,” he murmured.
Ever since Dragon Brother had given him a good beating that day, Liang Chen had been holding a grudge.
And recently, he’d been preparing some lyrics, knowing how obsessed Lin Wan Ning was with music.
He hoped these lyrics could help ease the misunderstanding between them.
He thought maybe, if Lin Wan Ning could see his talent, just maybe…
But unexpectedly, Dragon Brother, that b*stard, kept hanging around Lin Wan Ning like a dog with lotion. He never got a chance to give her the lyrics.
Originally, he thought today was doomed.
But then, that scumbag Dragon Brother dared to flirt with the girl right in front of him—hilarious, really, how little he regarded himself.
When Dragon Brother left, Liang Chen showed up like a hero, standing by the girl to prevent her from being lured by Dragon Brother.
“But she’s really pretty, even more than I imagined.”
“Dragon Brother, since you dared to hit me, don’t blame me for taking your girl!”
Seeing her shy exit, everything was still good, after all!
