8mi Chapter 35 I Will Not Regret
Chapter 35 I Will Not Regret
Xu Lingjing's tears flowed like a burst dam. She bit her lip tightly, her shoulders trembled violently, and she curled up on the spot, sobbing uncontrollably.
Even so, Lu Yuan's eyes remained calm and his expression was as usual.
He knew that Xu Lingjing's breakdown at this moment was not a sudden realization of her mistakes.
It's just that she's always been pampered and had everything go her way. Suddenly, her thoughts were exposed in public and she was criticized mercilessly, which shattered her pride.
How could she, who has always been high above and adored by everyone, possibly feel ashamed because of a few words?
As expected, after squatting there and sobbing for a moment, Xu Lingjing suddenly stood up, fiercely wiping away her tears with the back of her hand. Her red eyes bulged with anger and resentment as she stared intently at Lu Yuan, her voice filled with hatred:
"Lu Yuan, you'll regret treating me like this!"
"I won't regret it."
Lu Yuan spoke calmly, completely unfazed by Xu Lingjing's tearful and angry demeanor.
Having experienced everything in his past life, he would no longer be moved by Xu Lingjing's tears, anger, or grievances.
Having been married to Xu Lingjing for three years in their previous life, he saw through Xu Lingjing's selfishness and ruthlessness perfectly, so how could he not know her true nature?
Lu Yuan firmly believed that Xu Lingjing's selfish and self-serving personality was not something that gradually formed after she entered society, but rather something that was deeply rooted in her youth, or even earlier.
In truth, Lu Yuan didn't care what kind of person she was, as long as her actions were none of his concern.
But Xu Lingjing insisted on continuing to pester him, questioning him with a self-righteous air.
She questioned him about why he was no longer as obsessed with her as before, and why he was no longer so obedient to her.
To Lu Yuan, this was utterly ridiculous.
In the past, he had been completely open and honest with Xu Lingjing, giving her countless hours and his heart.
Any girl would be in the same situation as him, given his passionate and persistent advances.
Even if you weren't tempted, you should have softened your heart long ago; even if you really didn't have any feelings for them, you would have clearly given them a rejection.
Xu Lingjing, however, remained detached, neither agreeing nor refusing, comfortably enjoying all his kindness without ever giving a clear response.
Hearing Lu Yuan's heartless reply, Xu Lingjing's eyes reddened again, and tears streamed down her face.
She could no longer care about her pride. She rushed to Lu Yuan, and for the first time, reached out and grabbed his arm tightly, her gesture a mixture of questioning and pleading.
"I don't believe it! How could you not regret it? Stop being so stubborn!"
Her harsh words just now were merely a show of force; she intended to intimidate Lu Yuan and force him to back down.
But when Lu Yuan said with unwavering certainty that he "would not regret it," her heart felt as if it were being squeezed tightly by an invisible hand, almost suffocating her.
An unprecedented panic shattered her pride.
She really gave in.
She was terrified from the bottom of her heart, afraid that Lu Yuan would truly ignore her from now on and completely leave her world.
Looking back on the past three years, Lu Yuan's daily pursuit and dedication brought her countless vanities and a sense of superiority, making her stand out among her peers.
How could she be willing to give up such readily available glory?
Lu Yuan remained unmoved, merely raising his hand slightly to gently push away her hand gripping his arm, his tone icy:
"That's enough. There are only a few months left until the college entrance exam. Focus on your studies and stop worrying about these useless things. It's like I owe you something. I don't have time to deal with you."
After saying that, Lu Yuan turned and left without pausing for a moment, his eyes showing no trace of lingering affection.
This departure signified his firm resolve to completely sever ties with Xu Lingjing, cutting all ties once and for all.
He would never forget the betrayal and hurt caused by Xu Lingjing in his past life, but in this life he had no intention of seeking revenge; he only wanted to stay away.
Of course, if Xu Lingjing can truly recognize her selfishness through this incident, repent and reform herself, she may well meet someone who treats her sincerely and live a stable and happy life in the future.
If this can really be achieved, it would be a meritorious deed for Lu Yuan.
Lu Yuan hadn't gone far when he heard Xu Lingjing's hoarse scream behind him, her voice filled with resentment and threat:
"Lu Yuan, I hate you! I hate Ye Yixian too! You just wait, I'll make you pay!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan paused, his fist clenching.
It's understandable that Xu Lingjing felt resentful and bitter after being rejected by herself.
But she insisted on dragging Ye Yixian into her baseless hatred, which Lu Yuan absolutely could not tolerate.
He had considered turning around immediately, issuing a warning, and completely extinguishing Xu Lingjing's malicious thoughts.
But then he thought that Xu Lingjing was just talking nonsense in a fit of anger, and even if he intervened, he couldn't do anything to her before she took any real action.
Moreover, given Xu Lingjing's personality, what extreme things could she possibly do?
She has excellent grades, is popular, and has a bright future. With the college entrance examination just around the corner, it would be pointless for her to do something that would ruin her future.
Lu Yuan knew better than anyone that Xu Lingjing was a thorough and sophisticated egoist who would never do something so detrimental as to kill a thousand enemies while losing eight hundred of her own.
Having figured this out, Lu Yuan loosened his clenched fist, dismissing it as the ramblings of someone in a fit of anger, and walked away without paying any more attention.
……
Sunday is a day off.
Lu Yuan made a phone call to invite Gao Zhe and Ye Yixian to go out and buy daily necessities together.
Gao Zhe finally agreed to go back to school to stay with Lu Yuan. The class teacher had already coordinated the relevant matters, and they could move in that very night.
Now is the perfect time to take advantage of the holiday and buy all the daily necessities I need.
In fact, Lu Yuan already had all his daily necessities, so there was no need to buy anything extra.
Ye Yixian, who had never lived in a dormitory before, not only didn't know what to prepare, but also didn't have much money. So he offered to accompany her shopping and arranged everything for her.
Although the weather is gradually warming up, the temperature difference between day and night is still significant, with a cool breeze blowing, so thick blankets are essential.
Ye Yixian was extremely reluctant to let Lu Yuan spend money on her, but she was short of money and, even if she wanted to prepare something for him, she was ultimately powerless to do so.
Feeling Lu Yuan's meticulous care for her, Ye Yixian's heart trembled slightly, and she couldn't help but let her mind wander, wondering if Lu Yuan had other feelings for her.
But whenever she passed by the mirror and saw her ordinary appearance, that inappropriate thought disappeared, and she dared not be narcissistic in the slightest.
She secretly reassured herself that Lu Yuan only saw her as a follower.
Judging from this, if Lu Yuan achieves something in the future, he will definitely be a good boss who cares about his subordinates.
By the time all the daily necessities were purchased, it was already getting dark.
Gao Ya offered to drive them there, and the group returned to school together with their bags and belongings.
Hearing that Lu Yuan and Gao Zhe were moving into the dormitory, several of the boys who were close to them came to help, so the process of moving their luggage was effortless.
Ye Yixian didn't have many close friends at school, and since the school rules prohibited boys from entering the girls' dormitory, the most they could do was help her move her luggage downstairs; she had to do the rest herself.
Lu Yuan was worried, so he specially asked Gao Ya to accompany Ye Yixian to carry the luggage upstairs.
Gao Ya usually dresses elegantly and appropriately, exuding the air of a wealthy heiress. She doesn't look like someone who can do heavy work at all.
Ye Yixian declined repeatedly, saying that he could finish moving the goods by making a couple more trips and didn't want to trouble Gao Ya.
But Gao Ya wasn't spoiled or pretentious. Without saying a word, she picked up her luggage and accompanied Ye Yixian upstairs.
Ye Yixian understood that Gao Ya was willing to help in this way entirely because of Lu Yuan.
The reason she gave Lu Yuan so much face dates back to their first year of high school, when Lu Yuan went to Gao Zhe's house and happened to be there, helping Gao Ya out of a big problem.
As for the trouble, we'll discuss that later.
Ye Yixian's dormitory is on the third floor, a floor that is neither too high nor too low, just right.
By this time, almost all the students in the dormitory had returned to school, and their eyes held a complex and unreadable emotion as they looked at Ye Yixian, who had suddenly joined them.
Wang Qingyu happened to be in the same dormitory. When she saw Ye Yixian standing at the door looking helpless, she took the initiative to go up to her and enthusiastically helped her take the luggage from her hands.
There were only two empty upper bunk beds left in the dormitory, one of which was right above Wang Qingyu's bed. She immediately smiled and invited Ye Yixian to take that spot.
Wang Qingyu's actions were driven by ulterior motives.
The dormitory layout was already fixed, and if Ye Yixian suddenly moved in, his other roommates might not be willing to share a bunk bed with him.
Wang Qingyu voluntarily gave up her upper bunk to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Furthermore, Ye Yixian has recently become very close to Lu Yuan and Gao Zhe. By actively befriending Ye Yixian, she is essentially getting in touch with Lu Yuan and Gao Zhe indirectly, which is only beneficial to her.
Ye Yixian was taken aback by Wang Qingyu's enthusiasm.
But upon careful reflection on this period, especially Wang Qingyu's attitude towards him in the last few days, he could clearly sense that she was deliberately trying to be friendly.
Even though she knew Wang Qingyu had ulterior motives, as long as the other party didn't have any intention of harming others for personal gain, she saw this goodwill, which involved some exchange of benefits, as nothing more than human nature.
After all, it's the strangest thing for someone who is not related to you to show kindness for no reason and not expect anything in return.
After thinking it through, Ye Yixian accepted Wang Qingyu's kindness, thanked her softly, and thus reserved his dormitory bed.
Meanwhile, Lu Yuan and Gao Zhe sat in the open space below the girls' dormitory building, waiting. The two were tall and had outstanding temperaments, attracting the attention of many girls.
Many people leaned against the railing, looking around and chatting quietly.
The girls' dormitory in Class 5 was on the fifth floor of this building. When Jiang Yiqing heard that Lu Yuan and Gao Zhe were downstairs, she couldn't contain her curiosity and came out to take a look.
Hearing that Ye Yixian had also moved into the girls' dormitory, he was slightly surprised, but he quickly understood the reason and couldn't help but reveal a meaningful smile.