Chapter 391: Let Me Enjoy a Little Longer
“Liang Chen, are you alright?”
Xue Shao Hua looked at Ye Liang Chen, who was standing still like a statue and hadn’t moved an inch, and couldn’t help but ask.
Ye Liang Chen slowly shook his head. “I honestly didn’t expect Li Qing Xue to attack me just because of Dragon Brother!”
“Ten years—do you realize how many ten-year chunks a person’s life can have?”
At this point, Ye Liang Chen’s voice grew heavy. “Ten years of friendship, smashed to pieces today with just one slap.”
“When that slap landed on my face, my heart broke along with it.”
Though Xue Shao Hua couldn’t fully empathize, he could clearly sense that Ye Liang Chen’s mood was unbelievably heavy right now.
Anyone betrayed by their decade-long best friend wouldn’t be feeling too great either.
Ye Liang Chen managed to hold back tears, which already showed he was strong enough.
“Just twelve days left!”
“After twelve days, I believe you’ll have countless ways to make Dragon Brother kneel and beg you.”
Xue Shao Hua whispered comfortingly, because in just twelve days, it would be the day of the school sports meet.
“Honestly, you’ve already been pretty manly today. Using your eloquence to make Dragon Brother hang his head low—only able to roar in anger behind women—if I judge, you’ve already succeeded.”
Hearing this!
Ye Liang Chen turned to look at Xue Shao Hua. “You really think that?”
Xue Shao Hua nodded heavily. “Exactly. In my eyes, you’re a hundred times stronger than Dragon Brother!”
Ye Liang Chen nearly chuckled aloud. “Haha, yes, I am definitely a hundred times better than that irresponsible loser Dragon Brother.”
“I don’t pretend to be something I’m not—I’m natural. If I think something’s right, I do it. If I think something’s wrong, I stand on the side of justice.”
“No one used to understand me. They just say I’m a reckless playboy. But only the ones who truly know me understand what I’m really like.”
“Thanks, Xue Shao Hua. You see through the core, truly understand me.”
Xue Shao Hua shyly pursed her lips, lightly flipping her hair. “Honestly, I’m not as great as you think. I just speak my honest mind.”
“Since they don’t cherish you, don’t see your good—that’s their loss.”
Hearing that, honestly, Ye Liang Chen felt a bit emotional. He’d done so much for them, sacrificed so many to redeem them, only to be unappreciated.
Even outsider Xue Shao Hua sensed that his efforts were mockingly unacknowledged. Isn’t that laughable?
“After twelve days, I’ll show Dragon Brother what cruelty truly means!”
“And I’ll let him know what happens when you cross me!”
With that, the two exchanged glances.
Ye Liang Chen lightly flicked his hair. “You know if what you asked me before still counts, right?”
Xue Shao Hua glanced around—still in the mall—and thought that kind of thing would make anyone blush to d*ath.
“I certainly won’t go back on my word. But I have a request—hope you’ll agree.”
“Go ahead. Unless it’s against my morals, I can agree to anything.”
“It’s about torturing Dragon Brother—you know, can I go first?” recalling today’s incident in the public restroom with Dragon Brother’s—uh—equipment, she couldn’t help but feel a teasing itch.
Ye Liang Chen hesitated. He also really wanted to be the first to sample Dragon Brother.
Only then could he leave an indelible impression in Dragon Brother’s mind.
In the future, whenever Dragon Brother saw him, he’d think of the fear of being dominated.
But facing Xue Shao Hua’s expectant eyes, Ye Liang Chen took a deep breath. “You know, I have principles. That request of yours actually crossed my bottom line.”
“But! You’re the first to see through my nature and appreciate me, so I’ve decided—let’s do it together then!”
Xue Shao Hua frowned slightly, somewhat confused.
Ye Liang Chen gently tapped her head. “Fool, don’t you get it?”
“Ever eaten a sandwich cookie?”
“The front is me, the middle is Dragon Brother, and you’re at the back. I’ve said it so clearly—don’t you understand?”
Xue Shao Hua suddenly realized. “Has anyone ever told you you’re a clever little brat?”
Ye Liang Chen shrugged. “You know, I don’t really care about titles like that. Maybe someone has said it before…”
Just then, his phone suddenly rang.
He glanced at the caller ID, a faint smile curling on his lips. He signaled for Xue Shao Hua to hush, then answered the call. “Quan, what’s up? Haven’t seen you in a while. Want to come to Kyoto during the New Year holiday? I’ll take you around, show you the bustling city.”
Gao Quan’s voice came from the phone. “Of course! Brother Chen invited me, so I’ll definitely go. And I’ve never been to Kyoto before.”
Ye Liang Chen chuckled. “Alright, once you get here, I’ll take you out to have some fun.”
“Brother Chen, it’s been ages since we last saw each other. Remember back in high school when you said you’d take me flying? Now, seeing each other takes hours.”
“When I go home during the break, I want to toast with you. I’ve even learned to drink now.”
Listening to Gao Quan, Ye Liang Chen couldn’t help but drift into old memories.
Looking back at himself then, he was so naive.
If it weren’t for that b*stard Dragon Brother, he’d have already flown away with Gao Quan.
For a moment, he somewhat regretted calling Gao Quan over.
If Dragon Brother woke up the next day and found himself all battered and broken, would he come after him in a rage?
In his previous lifetime, Gao Quan was used by Dragon Brother to…
Thinking of this, Ye Liang Chen listened to Gao Quan’s words but looked up at the mall rooftop: “Is this all just fate?”
“What fate, Brother Chen?”
“Nothing. When you come, I’ll treat you to wine.”
He casually found an excuse to hang up, afraid he’d lose control and call Gao Quan over now.
If all this is fate, then no matter how much he tries to change, he can’t entirely escape it.
He felt a twinge of sadness. Is rebirth really the only way to change everything?
Taking a deep breath, he turned to Xue Shao Hua. “I’m feeling a bit off inside. Just let me enjoy myself a little longer, let me savor this moment…”
