Chapter 7: Youth Campus Romance (VI)

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Chapter 7: Youth Campus Romance (VI)

When Miao Lichen stepped out of his family car, what greeted him was not the familiar sight of a rowdy campus. The white walls of the school were covered with red streamers, creating a festive atmosphere.

The school’s partially covered Western-style architecture gave the impression of a church. A red carpet extended from the entrance of the school, leading inside to a sea of more red decorations. If it weren’t for the large, golden words “Imperial Noble High School” above the entrance, he might have thought he had arrived at the wrong place.

Miao Lichen actually liked the fluttering streamers. He reached out and caught one drifting past him. They made the place feel lively. There was only one person in the school who would organize such an eye-catching display. Despite his meddling, Dongfang Yi’s feelings for Song Qingxin had not diminished. If they had, he wouldn’t have organized such a grand confession ceremony.

This public confession, which could satisfy a girl’s vanity, was an important plot point in the novel. After this confession, Song Qingxin finally admitted that she did have feelings for Dongfang Yi—enough to spend the rest of her life with him. Even if it meant hurting Lin Moxi by not choosing him.

“A’chen.” Lin Moxi appeared out of nowhere and put an arm around his shoulder. He looked at Miao Lichen’s sad appearance and felt a bit uncomfortable. But only by giving something up could you gain something new. Song Qingxin was not suitable for him. He smiled warmly as usual, and asked, “You don’t have classes today, right? Want me to take you somewhere fun?”

“This should be done by Dongfang Yi. Why don’t we join in on the fun?” Miao Lichen said as he grabbed his hand and they walked along the red carpet. There should only be two people at the end. For this school to be unusually quiet, Dongfang Yi really did something big. So big that it caught everyone’s curiosity and sparked jealousy in others.

Speaking of which, the obstacles to their love in the story were usually caused by Dongfang Yi’s high-profile way of doing things. A common girl obtaining a prince’s love; how many noble girls couldn’t bear to see that happen? There were even some boys who wanted to interfere, some for love, others for personal gain.

“A’chen, you know what’s happening right? Why do you still want to go?” Lin Moxi sighed, his smile becoming forced. But he didn’t refuse him.

“Because some things can only be let go after seeing them happen.” Miao Lichen said with a soft smile. His pale face appeared slightly enchanting and even charming, “Only then will one know what to do next, and how to do it.”

“If you can let go, that would be best. Trust me, Song Qingxin is not suitable for you.” Lin Moxi said with a relieved smile. The heavy feeling in his heart slowly faded away, leaving him feeling light. As he cleared his mind, he noticed that they were holding hands. The warmth where their skin touched felt almost unbearably hot.

The burning heat traveled from his hand to his face. Although he couldn’t see his own face, he could tell that it was embarrassingly red. His heart raced, making him feel as though he were having a heart attack. Really, it wasn’t his first time holding hands with someone. Why was he having such a big reaction? He didn’t expect that Miao Lichen’s hands did not match his fragile appearance; they were rather strong.

∇ Capture Target Lin Moxi Favorability: 90. The side mission is almost complete. Please continue working hard, Challenger!

∇ Friendly Reminder: Please do not relax on the main mission. This instance is only completed when you capture the main target.

Miao Lichen relaxed his grip on Lin Moxi’s hand, then immediately held it tighter. Just holding hands could earn him 20 points. This boy was surprisingly innocent. He decided to continue holding Lin Moxi’s hand, exactly as Lin Moxi secretly hoped. He raised his head to look in the direction of Class G. The red carpet continued, clearly leading the way to Class G.

Probably due to the unique nature of Class G, their classroom had its own block. Class A also enjoyed the special privilege of having their own block. However, the reason behind their special privilege was completely different, as evidenced by the decor. Class G, which usually went unnoticed, was now bustling with three layers of people. It looked like most of the students in the school were there. This was the sort of scene that only belonged in novels.

“President Lin Moxi is here!!!”

“Oh, it’s President Lin~”

“I heard Senior Moxi also knows that girl from Class G. Is he here to snatch her?!”

“It’s just a girl from Class G…”

“Shh!! If Young Master Chen hears you, he will get angry.”

Miao Lichen glanced at Lin Moxi. Walking beside one of the capture targets was certainly an experience. The feeling of everyone making room for them was intoxicating, but this life in the spotlight was not very natural for “Miao Lichen,” and the gloomy aura on his body intensified. Miao Lichen raised an eyebrow at this response. People who lived in darkness had their own unique characteristics, and this gloomy aura could be seen as a protective mechanism. This body was rather interesting.

“A’chen.” Lin Moxi said, coming to his senses as the blush faded. It was a little disappointing that the shy young master had already returned to his usual self. Lin Moxi saw the worry in Miao Lichen’s eyes, and wanted to say something to comfort him, but struggled to find the right words. Despite being able to give speeches in front of the entire school without hesitation, he felt awkward and clumsy whenever he spoke to Miao Lichen.

The bitterness within Lin Moxi grew even stronger; he felt it more clearly than ever. How long had it been since he had seen Miao Lichen so gloomy? Were his efforts in vain because of Song Qingxin? It was just a girl. How could he lose because of a girl? He squeezed their clasped hands tighter, a smile returning to his face. “No matter what… I’m by your side.”

“Nothing will happen to me.” Miao Lichen smiled, gazing at the roses arranged in a heart-shape in front of Class G. A couple of helicopters circled above the school, scattering red ribbons, almost covering the entire school. In addition to these, there were also balloons that he ignored. Together, all of these elements created a romantic scene that many girls dreamed of. How many girls dreamed for the person they loved to walk toward them dressed in white, like a scene from a fairy tale.

‘Song Qingxin, has it touched your heart?’

Miao Lichen did not know how long the male lead and female lead had been facing each other in the center of the heart of roses. As he observed them, he noticed that his presence likely still caused some changes. At least here, Dongfang Yi did not kneel until she agreed like in the story. Instead, he stood with his usual arrogant smile, as if she could only give him one answer, the one he desired. His pride had already become a part of him, making it difficult to change.

In the original story, he constantly showed a weaker side to her, but from his point of view, that was unbelievable. Would a man like Dongfang Yi really let go of his prideful character just for love?

Dongfang Yi knew that Lin Moxi and Miao Lichen had arrived, as only his friend had a similar background that commanded attention and order. As he watched them walk down the red carpet, he had a momentary hallucination that only Miao Lichen was making the journey. Miao Lichen smiled, but not with the warmth of the sun, or the beauty of a flower. It gave off a dangerous, almost bewitching vibe. What was important was that it felt dangerous!

∇ Capture Target Dongfang Yi Favorability: 60. Keep working hard~

He blinked and the hallucination vanished. Both of them were walking towards him with smiles, but the feelings they evoked were completely different. Two men holding hands… Dongfang Yi couldn’t help but stare at Miao Lichen’s smile. His eyes were as blank as always, even a bit chilling. Though his lips were curved, was it really a smile?

“Dongfang Yi. I admit that you touched me. So I will give you a chance, and give myself a chance.” A hesitant voice broke the silence.

The crowd immediately erupted into chatter.

“Who does she think she is, to give him a chance? Young Master Yi can get as many girls of her stature as he wants!”

“This girl is annoying, I really don’t get how he fell for her!”

“Young Master Yi is definitely just playing with her. Does she really think love like Cinderella’s happens all over? Only childish people believe in fairy tales!”

“…”

“…”

“Qingxin, is that your final answer?” Miao Lichen slowly spoke when he noticed that they weren’t continuing. He slightly dropped his head to let a shadow fall over his closed eyes, but his smile became wider, different from his internal feelings. In a split moment, his whole presence changed to a warm one, as he opened his slightly sad eyes. “Then, I understand…”

“A’chen?! Moxi?!” Song Qingxin turned around abruptly, just realizing they were here. Their sad(?) expressions made her feel guilty. She simply wished to be happy and not hurt anyone. She did have feelings for Lin Moxi, but he was kind to everyone, which meant she never felt a sense of security. She was also aware of Miao Lichen’s feelings for her, but… wasn’t he content as long as he could protect her? That was the impression he always gave off…

Only Dongfang Yi managed to touch her heart. Despite outwardly disliking his overbearing attitude, he gave her a sweet feeling of truly wanting her. He seemed to understand what she really wanted, and his strong intrusion into her life made her powerless to resist. But she really didn’t want to hurt anyone, as both of them were her friends.

“Don’t worry.” Miao Lichen said, raising his head with a gentle smile as the ice in his eyes seemed to melt. It was like watching winter melt into spring; his eyes were so gentle that one could drown in them. “Believe me, you will be happy.” Like God’s most pious follower, the words he spoke did not sound like blessings, but like a fact.

∇ Capture Target Dongfang Yi Favorability: 80. Keep working hard~

∇ Capture Target Lin Moxi Favorability: 100.

∇ Side Mission: Capture the Supporting Male Lead, Lin Moxi (Complete).

∇ Reward: 500 points.

“A’chen…” Song Qingxin’s lips moved, trying to find her voice as her eyes misted over with emotion.

By this point, Miao Lichen had already pulled Lin Moxi to leave. He waved at them with his back turned, departing in a more relaxed and carefree manner than when he arrived. His smile, facing away from the pair, seemed to hold a hidden meaning. Was it events like this that sent the original on an irreversible path? The sun in his heart finally looked upon him favorably. How could he willingly let it go?

“Who’s the boy with President Moxi? He’s really hot!!!”

“That smile was simply too cool! But… I think he’s from Class G.”

“So what?! He’s easy to court that way!!!” It was like discovering an incredible bargain hidden away in Class G.

“…”

“…”

“Looks like you still need some time to think, I will wait for your answer!” Dongfang Yi said as he pushed the roses into Song Qingxin’s arms. Silently, he tucked the red box he had been holding back into his pocket. He walked in the same direction the other two had left in, his footsteps somewhat hurried but still graceful.

And just like that, the grand public confession came to an end. To the onlookers, Dongfang Yi’s hasty exit revealed his hurt feelings. The girls at the school took note of another strike against Song Qingxin. Some boys, who either idolized Dongfang Yi or sought to gain his favor, followed suit.

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