Shen Mengjie saw the message and instinctively turned to look at Long Aotian, only to find him still whispering with Li Longlong. She couldn't help but chuckle softly. "So stupid. Everyone else is scheming against you, yet here you are, clueless as ever."
"Honestly, I don’t know how you managed to provoke someone like this."
"Both foolish and overly confident—what a headache."
Since Shen Mengjie already drew plenty of attention, the sight of her covering her mouth with a light laugh made many pause for a moment.
Though most people gossiped about her, no one could deny that Shen Mengjie’s sexy, mature image was undeniably striking.
Some even wondered if they should try asking her out. Maybe they’d get a taste of her charm...
Suppressing her smile, Shen Mengjie turned back to her phone. "But I don’t think Long Aotian is the way you describe him. He seems pretty decent to me."
What she didn’t realize was that these words struck a nerve with Ye Liangchen.
His already battered heart couldn’t stand hearing anyone praise Long Aotian in front of him.
Not even a little bit!
So when he read the message, he clutched his chest and let out a pained cry.
The sudden outburst made everyone around him look up in surprise.
Under their gazes, Ye Liangchen acted like a wounded hero from an ancient martial arts film—eyes tightly shut, one hand pressed to his chest, his head tilted at a melancholic 45-degree angle as he let out a bitter laugh.
He tried to stand, deliberately staggering for effect. When others moved to help him, he gritted his teeth, kept his eyes closed, and slowly raised a hand. "It’s nothing. Just a sudden pang of heartache when I turned around!"
Taking a deep breath, he straightened his posture and walked out step by step under everyone’s watchful eyes.
When he passed Zhou Li, he paused, flashing a sorrowful smile before tossing his hair. "Don’t worry about me. I’m fine."
Zhou Li gave him a strange look, lips parting briefly before she decided against saying anything.
Noticing her subtle glance and the unspoken concern, Ye Liangchen smirked confidently, flicked his hair again, and strode out.
Once he was gone, Zhou Li turned to her friend. "That Ye Liangchen really loves putting on a show, doesn’t he?"
"Right? Who goes around hugging themselves all the time? And that weird, unshakable confidence of his... it’s just bizarre."
Of course, Ye Liangchen didn’t hear any of this.
His mind was entirely fixated on Shen Mengjie. To him, she was now the perfect weapon to bring down Long Aotian.
If she ended up being tricked into bed by that bastard, he might get evidence of Long Aotian’s infidelity—but then she’d be ruined.
He refused to always settle for Long Aotian’s leftovers!
His happiness was his to protect!
With that thought, Ye Liangchen quickly typed on his phone.
"Mengjie, appearances can be deceiving. I know Long Aotian better than you do."
“Remember what I told you before? He forced someone who should’ve loved me, stole my childhood sweetheart of nine years, and now he’s targeting my little childhood friend. How could someone like that be good?”
Soon, Shen Mengjie replied: "Then what should I do?"
Reading her response, Ye Liangchen exhaled in relief. As long as he could turn her against Long Aotian, the rest would be easy.
After all, he was already gathering Hu Yuying’s business plans. Once he understood the details, he could steal her ideas before Long Aotian had a chance.
How could Long Aotian possibly compete then?
"Don’t be afraid. I promised to protect you, and I will."
"Do you know about chivalry?"
"Rest assured, I’ll stand by your side like an unwavering knight, shielding you from harm. That’s the greatest confidence of a knight like me!"
After sending the message, Ye Liangchen took a deep breath. He’d upheld the knight’s code long enough—it was time to act.
After all, a knight never retreats!
Tossing his hair, he mused, "I’ll change my look this afternoon. Shen Mengjie, I hope you last a little longer under my charm. Heh, this’ll be fun."
......
The morning passed in a flash.
Hu Yuying packed her things, sent a message in the trio’s group chat, and headed back to her dorm to change.
Xue Shaohua, who’d been posing dramatically at the entrance, clenched his fists when Hu Yuying walked past without even glancing his way.
He’d done all this just to catch her eye—just once.
He refused to believe his edgy style and ear piercings wouldn’t grab her attention. After all, plenty of others had noticed...
Staring after her, he sighed and slipped a hand into his pocket, following her. "I’m like a lone wolf in the night, silently guarding, silently licking my wounds... all just so you might see me."
He chuckled softly. "Who’d have thought a playboy like me would finally settle down?"
He was deeply moved by his own devotion and sacrifices...
Meanwhile, back in her dorm, Hu Yuying took out a little black dress, remembering how dazed Long Aotian had looked the first time he saw her in it.
Biting her lip shyly, she hugged the dress and giggled girlishly.
After changing, she left the dorm again.
Time to meet Qingxue and Wan Ning for their shoot. More money meant more gifts for Grandpa, Grandma, and Long Aotian—so many, many things!
The thought made her steps light and cheerful as she headed toward the campus gate.
Along the way, she noticed countless eyes on her and instinctively lowered her gaze, quickening her pace.
Xue Shaohua, who’d been about to leave, also caught sight of her and froze.
The snug black dress hugged her figure perfectly, accentuating every curve.
It was undeniably sexy...
Yet her clear, innocent eyes held a purity that tugged at the heart.
"Is she dressing up like this to meet Long Aotian? Are they going to a hotel?"
The idea made Xue Shaohua’s heart race. Without thinking, he trailed after her. Even if he could only listen through a wall...
It was like writing Hu Yuying’s name on a cigarette and breathing her in.
"Does this mean I’m part of it too?" Xue Shaohua murmured dazedly...
......
shall grant"] ["Inscribing the glory of our race upon tombstones"] ["All that is threatened, I shall protect"] How his younger sister sees her brother: A brother who only makes eye contact once a day, mostly fading into the background as he tinkers with who-knows-what in his room all day. Their life paths should have remained largely separate. Until one day. Su Qi created an equipment card for his never-met "online girlfriend." His sister fell into silent contemplation upon receiving the "white stockings." [Card can be upgraded] [Upgrade by fulfilling any of the following conditions] [Condition ①: Consume one hundred higher-tier cards] [Condition ②: Complete one 'Heart-Pounding Adventure'] What constitutes a Heart-Pounding Adventure? [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Beginner Level): Equip the card and invite 'Su Qi' to admire it.] [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Easy Level): Equip the card, invite 'Su Qi' to touch it, and analyze the equipment's texture.] [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Entry Level): Equip the card and invite 'Su Qi' to...] [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Challenge Level): Freely combine the words 'Brother' 'Out' 'Brother' 'Me' 'Please' into a complete sentence...] "Please help me analyze both teams' mistakes in this match, brother..." His sister exhaled in relief—surely... surely there couldn't be anything more difficult? [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Suicide Mission Level): Sneak a peek at the names of the galgames in 'Su Qi's' hidden E-drive folder]
lities. One day, Qi Yuan was buying groceries when he unfortunately came face-to-face with a monster. Just when he thought he was going to die on the spot, he suddenly heard the monster's thoughts... "This aura, he's definitely not an ordinary master!" "So terrifying, so terrifying." "A fight with my back against the wall, I can't take it anymore." Qi Yuan: Ah, no one told me that my awakened ability isn't telepathy, but rather the stronger my enemies imagine me to be, the stronger I truly become. PS: Zhou Hai in the first chapter is not the protagonist.
or! A blessing for those who struggle with love, a guidebook for dating novices. Quickly match with your dream goddess! Complete walkthroughs earn rewards, and perfect walkthroughs unlock limited achievements!】 Shen Yi, an ordinary office worker, accidentally downloads a mini-game called Dating Simulator. The mini-game is simple: randomly search for dating targets, simulate dates, and receive rewards upon successful confession. Rewards include but are not limited to money, attributes, and skills. The higher the evaluation, the better the rewards, with perfect ratings unlocking mysterious achievements. Shen Yi plans to use this mysterious mini-game to continuously pursue targets and improve himself, making his life better and better. ...... However, after several successful walkthroughs, Shen Yi suddenly notices something strange - the targets he previously simulated dating seem to be searching for him in real life?
u serious?" Chen Feng watched helplessly as his painstakingly trained disciple, fresh off a championship victory, publicly abandoned him. "You had your chance, but you didn’t appreciate it. Now, face the consequences of your choice!" Chen Feng possessed the "Master System," a treasure trove of supreme martial arts techniques, capable of molding ordinary individuals into peerless prodigies. "Legs like yours? A shame not to train in the Crippling Kick." "Ever heard of a palm strike that descends from the heavens?" "Auntie! I see extraordinary bone structure in you—a martial arts prodigy, one in ten thousand." The once-defiant senior disciple, now watching her juniors rise to fame one after another, dominating the internet, was consumed by endless regret.
