Chapter 84: The Title Takeaway
Had a quick chat with Dragon Brother and Hu Yu Ying.
Then everyone split up to head back to their own classes.
Just as I walked up to the classroom door—
A heavy, oppressive voice echoed behind Li Qing Xue: “Qing Xue, what exactly were you saying to Dragon Brother just now?”
And who was the voice? None other than Ye Liang Chen.
His face was darker than a moonless night, even his voice sounded hoarse—probably from all the gloom.
Earlier, Dragon Brother had thrown some serious threats his way, so he had no choice but to coax his mom home first.
On the way back, he bumped into Dragon Brother, Hu Yu Ying, and Qing Xue.
Smart as he is, he knew that his mom had just finished insulting Dragon Brother.
If he suddenly appeared in front of him, no doubt he’d get a punch to the face.
So he could only swallow his anger until Qing Xue and Dragon Brother parted ways!
Hearing Ye Liang Chen’s words, Qing Xue scoffed coldly: “What I said has nothing to do with you.”
Ye Liang Chen frowned: “Qing Xue, how can you talk to me like that?”
“Though I’ve already decided to give up on chasing you, in my heart you’re still my good friend. Don’t forget, we’ve known each other for nine years!”
It’s fine if he kept it at that, but when he said that, Qing Xue’s mood soured even more: “You still remember we’re friends?”
“On Friday, the class teacher’s call even reached my parents’ phones.”
“Talking about me having a boyfriend at school, saying I affected your study, which caused your mock exam score at the end of the month to drop.”
When she said that, Qing Xue looked at Ye Liang Chen with a mix of grievance and alienation.
“Ye Liang Chen, look inside your heart and tell me—where did I say I was dating? Where did I affect your studies?”
“I even lent you my notebook, advised you to focus your energy on studying—what did you do instead?”
Ye Liang Chen fell silent in response.
He admits, he’d definitely been reckless about this, but wasn’t his mom just trying to do right by him?
Why couldn’t Qing Xue understand him a little?
“Qing Xue, you know my mom just wants to do what’s best for me. I messed up, sure. But you can’t treat elders like that.”
“She’s still my mom, after all.” When he said this, his tone softened significantly.
He planned to marry Qing Xue someday, and he didn’t want a family feud—so he hoped Qing Xue could understand that parental love runs deep.
Qing Xue slowly shook her head: “She’s your mother, it’s natural you support her. But you can’t just slander me with a few words, right?”
“That’s one thing. But what you did today… it’s almost like I don’t even know you anymore.”
Ye Liang Chen’s brows furrowed slightly: “What do you mean?”
“I’ve heard from the teacher that you actually hit your own nose and instead of owning up, you blamed Dragon Brother!”
Qing Xue looked at Ye Liang Chen with a strange expression: “You’re not the person I used to know.”
“Are you defending Dragon Brother now?” Ye Liang Chen asked.
“Then tell me—why did you say I was dating at school? Why are you defaming Dragon Brother?”
Hearing that, Ye Liang Chen suddenly felt annoyed.
He thought Dragon Brother was a failure, forever beneath him.
But why, Hu Yu Ying? Qing Xue? Everyone’s words keep leaning towards Dragon Brother, speaking more favorably of him.
This made him furious!
He’s already angry.
He’s upset that after so many years knowing Qing Xue, she’s suddenly not on his side.
He’s angry because she simply can’t understand him.
Can’t realize that her mother’s words are for his own good, that she’s just trying to get Qing Xue and him to sit at the same table—hoping to get closer first?
“I did some of this for you too.”
“You know what kind of person Dragon Brother is? I admit, I took a gamble. But I’m doing it so you won’t be bothered by him anymore, I… only…”
Before he could finish, Qing Xue shook her head and took a step back, putting distance between them.
“Stop pretending it’s for me, and doing things that are just plain disgusting.”
“I’ve never said Dragon Brother is bothering me. Actually, I think Dragon Brother is a good friend.”
After saying that, Qing Xue turned and walked into the classroom.
She felt deeply disappointed in Ye Liang Chen, conveniently ignoring the damage his few words about her mother had done.
And still, he kept hiding behind the “for your good” flag—using slander to frame Dragon Brother!
Watching Qing Xue’s resolute departure, Ye Liang Chen instinctively took a step forward, raising his hand to call her back.
But the words caught in his throat.
He drew a deep breath, gave a self-deprecating smile, and looked up at a forty-five-degree angle: “One day, you’ll understand my good intentions.”
Ye Liang Chen was never afraid Qing Xue would really cut ties and ignore him forever.
Because, in her heart, she probably loved him already—just hasn’t realized it yet.
“Just wait—you’ll see Dragon Brother’s true nature one day. When you finally learn how evil he is, you’ll awaken and realize—the person who actually cares about you is always me.”
That’s what he said, but Qing Xue’s attitude, and her earlier words of complaint, still stabbed deep into his heart.
She’s his white moonlight, after all.
Dreams and reality—heartache is inevitable.
“You’ll regret what you said to me today someday.”
“At that time, don’t blame me for mistreating you.”
“I’ve already decided to strip Hu Yu Ying of the Treasure Girl title—I don’t want to take away your white moonlight too.”
Originally, Ye Liang Chen wasn’t planning to strip Hu Yu Ying of her Treasure Girl title, but today—though he was the one injured, the victim—they sided with Dragon Brother and criticized him…
He took a deep breath, looked up at the sky.
A flicker of pity crossed his eyes, but he still spoke: “From today, I, Ye Liang Chen, officially revoke Hu Yu Ying’s Treasure Girl title.”
As he finished, Ye Liang Chen closed his eyes.
A single tear slid down his cheek.
One tear enough to show how agonized his heart was right then…
【A new month begins tonight. I hope everyone can send some energy, little gifts, and maybe a pen or two.】
