Chapter 11: Youth Campus Romance (X)

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Chapter 11: Youth Campus Romance (X)

The next day, Miao Lichen arrived early in front of the shabby residential building. He leaned against his car just as he had the day before. His slightly narrowed eyes softened his aloof demeanor, giving him a gentler appearance.

A smiling girl dressed in white cautiously made her way toward him. For some reason, she had also donned silk white gloves. She snuck near, covered his eyes with both hands and asked cheerfully, “Guess who I am?”

“Qingxin, don’t cause trouble.” Miao Lichen said as he gently pushed her hands away. He seemed stunned when he saw the white gloves, but he quickly regained his cold, unreadable demeanor.

“I’m not causing trouble. A’chen, why don’t you smile? You really are uncooperative.” Song Qingxin complained as she took hold of his arm, smiling as if they were a real couple. “Let’s go.”

Miao Lichen opened the door for her and they left the area. As they turned the corner, Miao Lichen’s grip on the steering wheel tightened briefly, but he continued driving as if nothing had happened. After they had departed, a red car of the same model slowly emerged from the corner. Dongfang Yi parked at the corner, folded his arms across his chest and smiled disdainfully, remarking, “Song Qingxin is really bold.”

She initially claimed she would consider being with him, but then turned around and accepted Miao Lichen’s invitation. He would never confess to being blind, only that she was too good at pretending. Not only did she deceive him, but she also toyed with Miao Lichen. How did he fall for her so easily? He only had a slight fondness for her, and now that affection had been eroded by her actions.

Right now, he knew very well that he felt anger but no sadness over the betrayal. Instead, a strange feeling stirred whenever he thought of Miao Lichen. After all, they were friends. It wasn’t his style to just stand by and watch his friend be controlled by a girl. So, he decided to play the good guy and save his friend from this mess.

Thinking of the car that was the same brand as his, Dongfang Yi smiled even wider. It was no surprise that someone worthy of being his friend also had the same discerning eyes.

Miao Lichen didn’t seem to understand the meaning behind Song Qingxin’s request to ride the Ferris wheel again. The amusement park, now filled with a sea of people, no longer had the quiet and romance of yesterday. Song Qingxin frowned as her grip wrinkled Miao Lichen’s white gloves. Since she had missed it yesterday, there was no chance now? The noisy crowd wore away at her patience. Having experienced the best, she didn’t want to experience this anymore.

Miao Lichen carefully shielded her from the crowd. Perhaps it was because it was the weekend, or maybe because the amusement park was closed yesterday, but it was particularly crowded today. Despite this, Miao Lichen stood out in the crowd. “I’m sorry, A’chen. I was willful, otherwise you wouldn’t be…”

“It’s okay, as long as you can spend this weekend happily.” Miao Lichen’s voice was a bit muffled by noisy crowds, but it still carried his unique charm.

Song Qingxin raised her head to look at him, meeting his doting eyes. Even in such a chaotic scene, he showed no signs of dissatisfaction. Simply because he loved her more than himself. The thought warmed her heart, and she tightened her grip on his hand.

“Since we’ve done everything you wanted to do, it’s my turn now.” Miao Lichen struggled to pull them out of the amusement park. His white clothes were slightly wrinkled, and his hair was a bit messy, but he didn’t mind. He took out a white handkerchief and gently wiped the sweat from Song Qingxin’s forehead.

“Mhm, I’m very excited for the next place.” Song Qingxin answered cheerfully. She looked up and closed her eyes, making it easier for him to wipe the sweat from her forehead.

‘This is probably happiness,’ she thought. So, could she really let go of Dongfang Yi? An image of his proud eyes flashed through her mind, followed by a floor covered in roses. Then she thought she could faintly hear the sound of church bells. Her heart raced involuntarily.

When she opened her eyes and looked at the man in front of her, she felt very comfortable, but her heart didn’t race. Was it only Dongfang Yi who could make her heart race? Lin Moxi’s face briefly appeared in her mind and she shook her head vigorously, biting her lower lip. She loved Dongfang Yi now! It had to be him!

As if mentally preparing herself, she took a step back and glanced away slightly, not daring to meet Miao Lichen’s gaze. “Have you told Dongfang Yi? Told him we are… we are…”

“He knows.” Miao Lichen said, putting away his white handkerchief as if nothing had happened. Dongfang Yi already knew, but not because Miao Lichen had told him. Song Qingxin was the girl he confessed to, so it was impossible for Dongfang Yi to not pay attention to her. They had openly spent so much time together at the amusement park yesterday. If he still didn’t know, he would be unworthy of being the next heir of the Dongfang Family.

“Mhm.” Song Qingxin felt the atmosphere between them was a bit tense now. She didn’t want this to happen, but she was afraid she would lose herself in his gentleness. As she was now, she could not enjoy his gentleness without pressure.

“Let’s go. This is the last place.” Miao Lichen said as he opened the door for her, once again displaying perfect gentlemanly manners. Despite her reserved expression, he seemed unfazed. After closing the door, he glanced over at the corner of the amusement park and locked eyes with a pair of arrogant eyes. He slightly dipped his head, offering Dongfang Yi a faint smile.

The car slowly climbed toward the top of the mountain. The quiet atmosphere along the way amplified Song Qingxin’s uneasy feelings, making her want to escape. She glanced at Miao Lichen, thinking it must be her imagination. How could she feel danger? Miao Lichen loved her so much that he would never let her be in danger.

If they were together and ran into danger, she should protect him. Firmness filled her eyes as she stared at his profile, her cheeks flushing as a thought crossed her mind. Then she quickly regained her composure, only to flush again from another thought. The cycle continued several times much to her annoyance.

Finally, they arrived at the top of the mountain, where a small private helicopter was waiting for them. Song Qingxin was enthralled by his every move, which showed his concern for their date and for her.

“Qingxin, why are you in a daze? Come up.” Miao Lichen quickly boarded the helicopter and offered his hand to Song Qingxin, who was still just standing there.

“Yes.” Song Qingxin replied as she looked down at the hem of her skirt. She then took Miao Lichen’s hand and carefully boarded the helicopter. As she watched the car gradually turning into a dot on the ground, she tilted her head and asked, “The car…”

“No one will do anything to the car,” he replied. Would he care about such a car? Miao Lichen resisted the urge to back away. Had this innocent girl not noticed how close they were? Or was this intentional? He tilted his head slightly to conceal the impatience in his eyes. He could be infinitely patient with his patients. But when dealing with Holy Mothers, Mary Sues, and idiots, his patience would be negative. The former could be treated as they were ill. The latter were also ill, but they couldn’t be treated!

Song Qingxin no longer had any misgivings. She looked around at the scenery from the helicopter like a country girl who had just entered the city, her face as red as an apple with excitement.

The man piloting the helicopter glanced at Song Qingxin, then at Miao Lichen. He couldn’t help but disagree with the tastes of these wealthy people, but why should he care so much? He simply needed to ensure that he served them well, and he would receive a five-digit paycheck.

Miao Lichen tugged on the ropes around him, pulling the unsuspecting Song Qingxin into his embrace. With his arm around her waist, Song Qingxin felt her heart race. Really, why was he hugging her? Didn’t he realize how misleading the gesture was? Even though they were pretending to be a couple, there was no one else there to see them.

“AH—!” Song Qingxin screamed, her eyes wide open as the wind whistled in her ears. She hadn’t expected Miao Lichen to pull a stunt like this, jumping out of the helicopter! Her heart felt like it was no longer hers, and her previously flushed face turned pale with fear.

“Relax, it’s just bungee jumping.” Miao Lichen said as he patted her back. The immense pressure of the wind scattered his voice, so she didn’t hear it. Even after saying that, she continued screaming loudly enough to nearly shatter his eardrums.

After a while, Song Qingxin realized she hadn’t felt the impact of landing and finally opened her eyes. The rope hanging from Miao Lichen made her blush. He was so mean, why hadn’t he warned her? Her image must have been terrible just now. However, upon seeing the smile on his face, she finally relaxed.

“Why didn’t you warn me?!” Song Qingxin asked, tugging on the elastic rope behind him. Her eyes were misty and her voice carried a hint of coquettish scolding.

“It’s more exciting this way, isn’t it? I can feel your heartbeat.” Miao Lichen said as he placed his hand on her heart, then glanced at the rope above him.

‘There’s more to come, I wonder if it will be even more exciting.’

“You’re so mean!” Song Qingxin exclaimed as she buried her face against his chest. They were in a hugging position, and the lack of room meant she had nowhere to hide. In this confined space, she could engage in any intimate action she desired. She wrapped her arms around his waist, and closed her eyes slightly.

‘Just for a bit… just a bit…’

As Miao Lichen had anticipated, the bungee rope finally snapped and the two began to free-fall. Song Qingxin looked down, initially excited, thinking it was a more thrilling game and let out a slightly reserved cry. However, when she looked up and saw the broken rope near the helicopter, her face paled. Almost subconsciously, she used all her strength to flip them over. Even if they landed, Miao Lichen would be the first one to touch the ground.

“Don’t worry, you’ll be fine.” Miao Lichen reassured, his already pale face appearing even paler. Even now, he had the leisure to analyze the original’s emotions. Autistic individuals can accomplish things others can’t even imagine… like this rational madness.

…

Dongfang Yi watched as the helicopter flew away and felt a sense of unease. Even the displeasure in his heart was suppressed. He glanced at his idle chauffeur and decided to let him drive. Stepping out of the car, he looked at the endless scenery below. Carried away by the mountain wind, his voice was somewhat muffled, yet it still carried an intimidating edge. “What’s down there?”

“It’s an artificial lake,” the chauffeur replied, a bit confused as to why his young master was asking.

“Okay, let’s go down and wait for them there.” Dongfang Yi said, feeling his unease subside after hearing the answer. He didn’t know why he had asked such a question, but the response made him noticeably happier.

…

The two of them landed in the artificial lake with a big splash but quickly resurfaced. Song Qingxin wiped the water off her face and tried to find Miao Lichen, but was abruptly pushed aside by someone else.

She looked up and saw Dongfang Yi tightly holding Miao Lichen, who was clearly unconscious. Hadn’t they fallen into the lake together? She was fine, so why wasn’t he?

As Dongfang Yi placed Miao Lichen by the artificial lake and began performing CPR, she no longer had time to worry about her soaked clothes. Nor did she have time to wonder if there was anything wrong with Dongfang Yi’s actions. There was no way she would get close to Miao Lichen in front of Dongfang Yi. Her misty eyes gazed at Miao Lichen and Dongfang Yi with worry. The question that resonated the most in her mind right now was: how much had he seen?

∇ Capture Target Dongfang Yi Favorability: 100.

∇ Main Mission: Capture the Male Protagonist, Dongfang Yi (Complete).

∇ Cleanup for this world has begun. Cleanup completed. Challenger will be returned to Lovely’s System Space.

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