Chapter 7: Brief Suffering for a Better Reunion Later
“Morning bro, where are you off to? Class is about to start!”
Seeing Ye Liang Chen get up to leave the classroom, Gao Quan hurriedly asked, sensing something was off with him today. After that nap, he was acting like he’d been replaced by an alien!
In the past, there was no way Morning Bro would ever say such things to Li Qing Xue.
But here we are: he not only said it, but he also unceremoniously ripped up a love letter right in front of her and tossed it into the trash bin like yesterday’s leftovers!
Ye Liang Chen felt warmth in his heart; no matter what, he always considered Gao Quan his best buddy.
With a grin, he replied, “I’m fine, just heading to the restroom before class starts.”
With that, he strutted past Li Qing Xue’s desk, his steps never faltering for a second.
Watching Ye Liang Chen walk away, Li Qing Xue furrowed her brows, feeling a huge shift in him today.
At that moment, her deskmate leaned in and whispered, “Everything okay, Qing Xue?”
“Honestly, what’s up with Ye Liang Chen? I can’t figure out what he’s doing!”
He had been begging for their help with his confession, and now it ended up like this?
Li Qing Xue shook her head slightly. “I’m fine.” She then turned her gaze back to her notes.
Ye Liang Chen exited Class 1 and made his way towards Class 7—the land of Dragon Brother and Hu Yu Ying.
Upon reaching the door, his pupils contracted, and his heart trembled like a leaf in the wind!
There he saw Dragon Brother standing tall, making Hu Yu Ying stand in front of him at quite the distance. The classroom buzz was so loud that he could barely catch what they were saying!
But then, Hu Yu Ying suddenly bowed her head.
In his dreams, whenever Hu Yu Ying lowered her gaze, tears would start pouring down like a rainstorm.
He knew this too well.
Clenching his fists, with his eyes narrowing into slits filled with disdain, he muttered, “Dragon Brother, you’ve chosen the road to self-destruction, haven’t you? Just wait, I will prepare endless stale dough sticks for you!”
With a fierce look in his eyes, it softened instantly as he gazed at Hu Yu Ying, saying, “Don’t be afraid. Just hold on a little longer, and I’ll appear in your world like a shining light.”
“I’ll be your life savior, leading you out of the dark like a son of sunshine.”
“The pain Dragon Brother has caused you, I’ll spend my life repairing.”
After saying that, Ye Liang Chen gritted his teeth and looked away.
He was afraid if he continued to watch, he would burst into tears.
All these sufferings were merely a prelude to their reunion. He had to hold it together.
Only when Hu Yu Ying was at her most pained, at the edge of despair, would his appearance mean the most.
Taking a deep breath, he suppressed the turbulent emotions inside and headed towards the restroom.
……
“I want… really want to…” Hu Yu Ying’s eyes were red, but her tone was remarkably firm, surprising Dragon Brother.
“I want to change, I don’t want to be bullied anymore!”
Looking at such a resolute Hu Yu Ying, Dragon Brother couldn’t help but sigh. Had she not been bullied to a certain extent, this shy and gentle little girl would never have been so decisive.
“Alright!”
Dragon Brother declared seriously, “From today on, you’ll be my little sidekick.”
“I’ll set up some basic training for you. If you really want to grow strong, give it your all!”
Teaching someone to fish is better than giving them a fish; only when Hu Yu Ying makes the change herself can she truly avoid being bullied in the future!
“Thank you.” After hearing Dragon Brother’s words, Hu Yu Ying pressed her lips together tightly, seriously expressing her gratitude.
He seemed different from the person Li Qian had mentioned!
Even though it was just their first day meeting, he actively talked to her, lent her a pen, and helped her not get bullied by Wang Shuo. Now, he wanted her to be his little sidekick?
She was really grateful to Dragon Brother.
“No need for thanks. Just remember, if you see me down on my luck, a little help would mean more than any thank you,” Dragon Brother responded slowly.
If the storyline was really changed by him, his own fate would inevitably vanish as a result.
But what if…?
Being nice to the female lead now could leave him a way out in case things go south.
After all, in the original novel, Hu Yu Ying eventually became a new business mogul, starting her own company and establishing an anti-bullying fund.
She made significant contributions to this world.
Someone with kindness and warmth etched into their very bones shouldn’t lead such a life!
Listening to this, Hu Yu Ying humbly lowered her gaze, even more determined to study hard, earn big bucks, and save Dragon Brother in the future!
“Now, I’m giving you today’s mission.”
Hu Yu Ying straightened her back immediately upon hearing this.
“Go find Wang Shuo and make him apologize to you and return your damaged stationery.”
“Ah?” All the wind was knocked out of her sails.
She took a sneaky glance at Wang Shuo.
At 1.72 meters and weighing over 180 pounds, he looked like a walking mountain in front of Hu Yu Ying.
Just the thought made her heart race with fear and cowardice.
“What’s the matter? You scared?” Dragon Brother raised an eyebrow, intent on breaking down the barriers of her inner fears.
Hu Yu Ying remained silent, instinctively bowing her head again.
Cowardice had seemingly become her second nature. It was as if lowering her head and avoiding eye contact was the key to feeling safe.
But these were just excuses for avoiding reality.
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The best way to eliminate fear is to face it head-on.
With that thought, Dragon Brother stood up and grabbed Hu Yu Ying by the back of her shirt.
“D-Dragon Bro…”
“Shut it!”
“There’ll be time for you to talk later!”
As he said this, Dragon Brother dragged Hu Yu Ying towards Wang Shuo’s desk.
This whole scene happened to be witnessed by Ye Liang Chen, who had just emerged from the restroom.
Seeing the tall and strong Dragon Brother holding Hu Yu Ying like she was a little chick, his heart felt like it was being crushed.
Grinding his teeth, he quickened his pace and fled from Class 7’s doorway.
He didn’t even dare to look and see how Dragon Brother would bully Hu Yu Ying.
Once outside Class 7’s area, he leaned helplessly against the wall.
Taking a deep breath, his expression was the very definition of sorrow. “Just hold on a little longer. Only when you’ve fallen into the abyss will my appearance be your redemption!”
“At that time, I’ll rush into your world like a hero, shimmering in golden light to love and heal you.”
After worrying about Ye Liang Chen, Gao Quan stepped outside and stumbled upon this scene.
So Morning Bro wasn’t just being casual; he was desperately hiding his sadness.
(Having liked Li Qing Xue since middle school, and chasing her for six years) letting go of someone he had loved for so long was akin to ripping out a piece of his heart.
He walked over and lightly patted Ye Liang Chen’s shoulder. “Morning Bro, you alright?”
Ye Liang Chen looked up, trying his hardest to mask his inner sadness with a forced grin. “It’s nothing; let’s head back! Class is about to start!”
He took one last glance at Class 7.
Silently, he said to himself, “The brief suffering is just for a better encounter, to know and understand one another later. Yu Ying, hang in there! Everything he does to you, I will make him pay back a thousandfold…!”
