klisemfg Chapter 95 Conflict
Chapter 95 Conflict
The night grew deeper, with thick clouds hanging low over the sky. The air was filled with dampness, slightly cool, and a bit windy, foreshadowing an impending night rain.
Lu Yuan and Ye Yixian walked side by side on the tree-lined path on campus. Their original plan was to take her back to the girls' dormitory first, and then turn back themselves.
Throughout the journey, Ye Yixian's mind was filled with anxiety, like a rabbit trapped in its shell.
It was the end of evening self-study, and the campus was bustling with people. In this public place, she didn't have the courage to kiss Lu Yuan at all. Even a light touch on the cheek made her too ashamed to lift her head.
She stole a glance at Lu Yuan, secretly wondering: Was he planning to stroll around the campus with her a little longer? Perhaps they could find a secluded corner to do something after the crowds dispersed…
If that were the case, Ye Yixian wouldn't mind; in fact, he was secretly looking forward to it.
However, Lu Yuan seemed to have no such "bad intentions" at all. Before they knew it, the two had arrived at the girls' dormitory building.
"Alright, go upstairs now and get some rest."
Lu Yuan stopped in his tracks. To avoid suspicion, he deliberately didn't get too close, lest he attract attention and make Ye Yixian feel embarrassed.
"Huh? Just like that... you're letting me go back?" Ye Yixian was stunned for a moment, her tone full of surprise.
"Otherwise what? Is there anything else?" Lu Yuan tilted his head, his eyes clear and full of confusion.
"Uh...no." Ye Yixian shook her head awkwardly, her cheeks instantly burning red, and she didn't even dare to look Lu Yuan in the eye.
Seeing her embarrassed expression, Lu Yuan seemed to see through her thoughts and couldn't help but laugh, "I'm not after your pain relief secret, I just want to walk with you a little longer and enjoy our campus time a little longer. After all, we'll be graduating soon."
These words were like a gentle breeze, dispelling the heat in Ye Yixian's heart and replacing it with a deep sense of shame.
It turns out that Lu Yuan's ideas are so pure and romantic. In comparison, what am I thinking about?
She kept emphasizing to her brother that Lu Yuan was an upright and reliable person, but behind his back she always thought of him in "shameful" ways.
"Alright, go back now. Early to bed and early to rise makes you healthy." Lu Yuan raised his hand and affectionately ruffled Ye Yixian's hair.
Ye Yixian instantly became as obedient as a kitten being petted by its owner, gently shaking its head and greedily enjoying the tender caress.
"Then you should get some rest too." She looked up, a sweet smile on her face.
Although there was no intimate physical contact tonight, my sense of happiness remained undiminished.
It turns out that happiness really can be conveyed through care, and this subtle and gentle approach is all the more touching and leaves a lasting impression.
"Okay, go back now." Lu Yuan nodded, watching her leave with tender eyes.
Ye Yixian looked back every few steps, reluctantly merging into the flow of people returning to their dormitory, until that familiar figure was completely out of sight.
Lu Yuan then withdrew his gaze and turned to leave.
However, as soon as he turned around, he stopped in his tracks. In the darkness of the night, a figure stood in the shadows not far away, staring at him with a resentful expression.
"Xia Anqi?"
The night was dark and the distance was still far, so Lu Yuan squinted before he could make out the details.
"Oh, you still recognize me?" Xia Anqi walked over in a sarcastic tone.
She glanced in the direction Ye Yixian had disappeared, and sneered, "Heh, Lu Yuan, dating again? The results will be announced at the morning meeting tomorrow. You can just sit back and watch me take first place. If you need me, I can reluctantly say a few good words about you on stage to give you some face."
It seems she's been watching Lu Yuan and Ye Yixian for quite some time. Does this guy have some kind of weird quirk?
Lu Yuan was somewhat amused and exasperated, and said in a nonchalant tone, "Looks like you're very confident, thinking you'll definitely be number one."
"Excuse me, let me correct you. I'm first in total score, and I'm first in more than one subject. The only question is... how many subject first places I can get."
Xia Anqi raised her chin, her tone radiating unparalleled confidence. And indeed, she possessed the strength to stand out from the crowd.
Lu Yuan was too lazy to argue with her, so he smiled, cupped his hands in a gesture of respect, and said, "Then congratulations in advance to the top student for winning first place in the second mock exam. It's getting late, I'll head back now."
After saying that, he turned around and left, decisively and swiftly.
"Hey? You... say a few harsh words before you leave!"
Xia Anqi was furious.
Her intention was to provoke Lu Yuan, see him retort defiantly, and then slap him in the face when the results were announced tomorrow.
As a result, Lu Yuan completely ignored her, which made her feel like all her brute force had been wasted on cotton, and a sense of frustration arose spontaneously.
She quickly consoled herself: Lu Yuan must have realized his own inadequacy, which is why he kept avoiding her.
Anyone with real ability will never remain indifferent to provocation.
"Heh, paper tiger." Xia Anqi raised the corners of her mouth smugly, as if she had already won this confrontation.
She secretly planned that after getting first place in English tomorrow, the first thing she would do during break was to find Lu Yuan and let him know who the real master was.
……
In fact, Lu Yuan didn't care about Xia Anqi at all.
That girl is too immature. She's competitive and does things her own way. With this kind of personality, she'll probably suffer a lot when she goes to college or enters the workplace.
Of course, what happens to her in the future is none of Lu Yuan's business.
With only two months left until the college entrance examination, we will all be strangers after that, and perhaps we will never have the chance to meet again in this lifetime.
Lu Yuan didn't have the time or inclination to care about the future of someone who was irrelevant to him.
With this thought in mind, Lu Yuan returned to the boys' dormitory building.
However, the scene before him made him frown. The usually quiet dormitory building was now bustling with activity, with a large crowd gathered at the entrance and a constant commotion.
Realizing something was wrong, Lu Yuan's heart tightened, and he rushed upstairs in three quick steps.
"Excuse me, everyone, please make way!"
Lu Yuan forced his way through the crowded throng and arrived at the dormitory entrance. There he saw Gao Zhe and Hou Mingyu being pulled apart by their classmates on either side, and the scene was chaotic.
Gao Zhe, his face contorted with rage, pointed at Hou Mingyu and shouted, "If you don't watch your mouth, believe me, I'll teach you a lesson!"
Hou Mingyu was clearly no match for Gao Zhe. His eyes were red with grievance, but he still struggled like a stubborn mule, determined to rush up and fight Gao Zhe to the death.
Squad leader Li Xian was caught in the middle, trying to stop and persuade from both sides, but he also looked helpless.
"What are you doing? Stop it, all of you!"
Lu Yuan roared, unleashing his full power. The people around him quieted down slightly and turned to look at him.
Upon seeing this, Gao Zhe immediately complained, "Brother Yuan, Hou Mingyu's mouth is getting fouler and fouler! He actually accused us of cheating on the exam. I asked him to provide evidence, but he couldn't. I'm going to teach him a lesson."
"You cheated! Who are you trying to impress with those cheated grades?" Hou Mingyu shouted, his neck stiff and his face full of indignation.
Gao Zhe's anger flared even more upon hearing this. He abruptly broke free from his classmate's restraint and swung his fist to strike, yelling, "Who the hell are you accusing of cheating? Just because you can't get the score, does that mean no one else can either?"
Just as the fist was about to land, Lu Yuan reacted quickly, raising his hand to stop Gao Zhe: "Alright, stop fooling around."
Just as he subdued Gao Zhe, Hou Mingyu turned his attention to Lu Yuan, his eyes filled with resentment: "Lu Yuan, you cheated too! You can fool others, but you can't fool me."
Lu Yuan was taken aback, then looked at Hou Mingyu with a puzzled expression, his eyes turning cold: "How did I cheat?"
"Your grades used to be so bad, and suddenly you improved by more than 300 points, and even got first place in English. What else could this be but cheating? You must have brought your phone or cheat sheets during the exam. Don't think I don't know!" Hou Mingyu said with absolute certainty and conviction.
Whispers arose from the crowd, and everyone turned to look at Lu Yuan. Clearly, many people shared this suspicion.
Just because people don't mention it normally doesn't mean there aren't any doubts.
Lu Yuan was considered a "celebrity" at No. 1 High School. He used to focus all his attention on pursuing Xu Lingjing, neglecting his studies and consistently ranking at the bottom of his class.
As a result, he made a remarkable leap forward in the mock exam without any warning, even taking first place in English, and was in the limelight for a time.
Such a dramatic change would probably make anyone doubtful.