Looking at Hu Yuying like this, Li Qingxue smiled.
She wasn’t laughing because she could finally pursue Long Aotian without affecting their friendship.
She was laughing because she finally understood why Long Aotian would always shower Hu Yuying with all his affection.
Because, well, Hu Yuying truly deserved it.
Turns out, when you genuinely want to be good to someone, you don’t expect anything in return.
"Yuying, we’ll be best friends forever, right?" Li Qingxue gently hugged Hu Yuying and asked softly.
"We will. We’ll definitely be best friends forever." At this moment, Hu Yuying could sense Li Qingxue’s emotions—nothing more, nothing less, just eternal friendship.
Suddenly, Hu Yuying’s delicate frame trembled slightly, her cheeks flushing as she whispered, "Qingxue, could you move your hand off my butt? We’re still outside."
"No way, no way. You’re so soft, it feels so nice to hold."
"Then I’ll grab you too."
"Mm~" Li Qingxue shivered for a moment. "Yuying, if only you were a guy, I’d marry you in a heartbeat."
Hu Yuying found it amusing. She looked up at the sky—if she were a guy, would anyone really like such a timid version of herself?
It was Long Aotian who changed her. If she hadn’t met him, how unfortunate her life would have been.
Long Aotian was wonderful, the best in the world, which was why she wholeheartedly wished for his happiness.
That was her way of respecting him.
She patted Li Qingxue’s back lightly.
At first, when she learned that Li Qingxue had feelings for Long Aotian, she had panicked.
But now, she could say these words to Li Qingxue with ease.
Because Long Aotian’s heart had told her—it had once raced wildly for her too.
That was enough. No matter the outcome, at least it had beaten for her once.
Three days later, the first long break of university arrived.
That afternoon, Li Qingxue went to a café outside campus.
"Over here." Lin Wanning raised her hand to signal when she saw Li Qingxue enter.
Spotting Lin Wanning, Li Qingxue chuckled and walked over with light steps.
Lin Wanning rested her chin on one hand, her eyes smiling as she observed Li Qingxue. Compared to their last meeting, Li Qingxue had changed noticeably.
It was hard to describe, but there was a shift—something in her demeanor.
"You’ve changed a lot these days," Lin Wanning remarked softly.
Li Qingxue nodded without hiding it. Of course she had changed.
When facing Long Aotian, her heart would sway.
When facing Hu Yuying, she’d feel guilt.
But after that afternoon talk with Hu Yuying, all of it vanished.
Her heart felt clear, and naturally, she seemed different.
"Qingxue, do you like Long Aotian too?" Seeing her nod, Lin Wanning cut straight to the point.
Her personality disliked beating around the bush, and since she considered Li Qingxue a friend, she asked directly.
"Yes, I do. How could anyone not like a guy like him?"
Li Qingxue’s bluntness surprised Lin Wanning, who then laughed. "I knew it."
"Right? After getting to know him, it’s impossible not to develop feelings."
Li Qingxue looked at Lin Wanning in surprise. "Wait, do you...?"
"Mm. That’s why I wanted to meet you."
From Long Aotian’s stories, Hu Yuying was his first friend. They had supported and saved each other, their bond far deeper than what others shared.
Both Hu Yuying and Li Qingxue were her friends, and she didn’t want to see any rift between them.
So she had come today to talk things out with Li Qingxue.
Why Li Qingxue and not Hu Yuying? Because Hu Yuying was the most important person to Long Aotian.
Lin Wanning could see that clearly.
But today, it seemed she had worried for nothing. Li Qingxue was in good spirits, and that strange mood from before no longer weighed on her.
During their chat, Li Qingxue recounted everything she and Hu Yuying had talked about that afternoon.
After hearing it, Lin Wanning smiled faintly. "Hu Yuying really is amazing. No wonder my brother said she’s someone very important to him."
"Really? What did Long Aotian say?" Li Qingxue was curious.
"Before, I asked him if he had a girlfriend. He said no, but there was someone in his heart who meant a lot to him."
"Though he didn’t name her, I could tell—he was talking about Hu Yuying."
Li Qingxue took a sip of coffee and asked tentatively, "But knowing he already has someone so important in his heart, how could you still fall for him?"
There was no answer to that—at least, not one Lin Wanning could give yet.
Just like why Li Qingxue had fallen for Long Aotian in the first place.
Seeing Lin Wanning shake her head, Li Qingxue pressed on in a hushed voice, "So what do you plan to do?" Pure curiosity—Li Qingxue loved gossip.
"What do I plan to do? It’s simple. Being with Long Aotian makes me happy. He gives me this indescribable sense of security."
"If we become a couple, I’d cherish him. If not, he’ll still be my brother—forever."
Li Qingxue narrowed her eyes and leaned forward. "Brother, or lover brother?"
Lin Wanning hadn’t expected such a question. Instantly, a blush spread across her fair cheeks.
Her mind flashed back to when she had kissed him. Li Qingxue wasn’t wrong—kissing was something magical.
A girl’s first kiss, given to someone she liked, was unforgettable. People said the impact of a first love was profound, and it was true.
Meeting someone special at the best age was beautiful. Even years later, the memory could still make your heart flutter.
"Don’t lie to me. I’m basically a human lie detector."
At that, Lin Wanning lowered her gaze and murmured, almost inaudibly, "If my brother wants me... I’ll give myself to him."
"Wow!" Li Qingxue stared at her in disbelief. "So the colder they seem on the outside, the hotter they burn inside. That saying’s spot on."
Truthfully, the fact that Lin Wanning could share her true feelings told Li Qingxue one thing: compared to her, Hu Yuying held a far more significant place in Long Aotian’s heart.
That was why Lin Wanning could speak so openly.
Did it hurt? No.
Like Lin Wanning said, being together would be great—but if not, staying friends was fine too.
Just as Hu Yuying had put it: all she wanted was for him to be happy. That was enough.
Lin Wanning looked at Li Qingxue. "What about you?"
Li Qingxue wrinkled her nose. "Not telling."
"I already told you, but you're still keeping secrets. That's not fair." Lin Wanning reached out to tickle Li Qingxue.
Li Qingxue quickly shielded herself. "I'm not ticklish, you know."
The next second, her body trembled. "No—not there! You'll ruin it..."
"Then tell me, or I'll keep going."
Li Qingxue's cheeks flushed pink, her gaze turning hazy as she murmured, "If it's Long Aotian... then I suppose it's alright..."
ng to die together with you." Lin Xuan is dead, his body thrown into the river by his scumbag lover and her accomplice. She, the president of the Su Group, is decisive, ruthless, and ice-cold. For three days and three nights, she had his body fished out of the river, and without hesitation, she kissed the bloated corpse of Lin Xuan. She laid down beside him in a cold coffin, their fingers intertwined, a smile lingering on her lips as she closed her eyes. The noble and cold-hearted woman, only bending for one man—Lin Xuan. Lin Xuan, with his golden finger, is reborn and returns to the day of his wedding to the treacherous woman. Su Qiang comes to steal the bride. Lin Xuan's eyes light up, eager to pledge his loyalty on the spot, but instead, her kiss transfers a glass of drugged wine into his mouth, causing him to pass out... 【Male Protagonist with Single Female Lead】【Yandere Tycoon】【Action-Packed】【True vs. Fake Heir】
e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
] This is a dark fantasy-themed dating simulation game. The main gameplay involves containing various monster girls and investigating the truth of a world shrouded in mist alongside your companions. However, due to his love for the dark and bizarre atmosphere, Luo Wei ended up turning a dating game into a detective mystery game. Women? Women only slow down his quickdraw! To Luo Wei, the female leads in the game are more like tools to perfectly clear levels and squeeze out rewards. For Luo Wei, flirting with every girl he meets and then discarding them is standard procedure. Worried about characters losing affection points? No need. With his maxed-out charm stat, Luo Wei is practically a "human incubus." A little psychological manipulation and those points come right back. It's a bit scummy, but the paper cutout heroines in the game won't actually come at him with real cleavers. However... Luo Wei has transmigrated. He's accidentally entered the second playthrough of this game. His past actions have caused all the girls to transform into terrifying yanderes. Due to the game's setting, most of the heroines he once contained are "troubled girls." Obsessive, twisted, mentally unstable, all aggressive yanderes... The type who will kill you if they can't have you... Luo Wei wants to cry but has no tears left. "I really just want to survive..." In short, this is a story of battling wits and engaging in a love-hate relationship with yanderes.
ut it can buy an entire year of absolutely perfect training results! Su Yu stared at his empty wallet and decisively opened up various online loan platforms. “Borrow a thousand bucks! Recharge my vitality!” Boom! His vitality broke a hundred points, shattering the limits of the human body! “Borrow ten thousand bucks! Recharge my combat skills!” Boom! A basic punching technique so common it was everywhere instantly maxed out, revealing the ultimate assassination technique of Five Elements Unity—Inner Force! When a rich kid hired assassins for a midnight ambush, aiming to break both of his legs, they instead ran headfirst into a monster—a human-shaped tyrannosaur, brimming with dragon-like vitality. With just two fingers, Su Yu snapped a steel staff reinforced with alloy. Staring at the killer’s stash of stolen cash—a staggering quarter-million dollars—he showed a corporate-sincere smile: “Thanks for the pre-exam gift pack, Mr. Zhao! I’m gonna go re-invest this!” Three days later, at the National Martial Arts College Entrance Exam, while everyone else struggled just to reach the passing line, Su Yu threw a single punch—and more than a thousand vitality points literally detonated the entire arena!
