radicalducati Chapter 222 The Troubles of a Long-Distance Relationship
Chapter 222 The Troubles of a Long-Distance Relationship
Xu Lingjing's words caused Lu Yuan to pause involuntarily.
In that instant, Lu Yuan was certain that what she said came from the bottom of her heart.
However, this heartfelt confession did not move him in the slightest; instead, it felt like a heavy stone pressing down on him, making it hard for him to breathe.
He took a deep breath and continued walking, trying to sound nonchalant: "What do you want to see me for? Don't we have each other's contact information? Just send a message if you need anything."
Xu Lingjing remained quietly leaning against Lu Yuan's broad back, her voice as gentle as a breeze: "Actually, it's nothing special, I just wanted to see you."
"You're not wrong to say I'm stupid. I can handle other things with ease and shrewd calculation, but when it comes to you, I become completely irrational. I can't think about gains and losses, and I can't calmly consider how to treat you, because I... really... like you. Lu Yuan."
These words made Lu Yuan's heart tremble slightly.
But soon, the rationality of her past life and those unbearable painful memories surged in like a tide, instantly calming that ripple.
He said coldly, somewhat annoyed, "Xu Lingjing, I have a girlfriend now. I really like Ye Yixian. It's inappropriate for you to say things like that, isn't it?"
"I know it's inappropriate," Xu Lingjing hurriedly explained, her tone filled with panic and humility. "So I don't ask for any response from you. I just can't control myself. I think about you every day and want to see you. Because of my status, I can't contact you privately at all, which is why I look forward to class so much, because only then can I see you legitimately."
"Lu Yuan, I didn't know how to cherish you before. I always took your efforts for granted and ignored your feelings. Ever since... ever since you fell in love with Ye Yixian, I've truly realized how painful it is to lose you. I think I finally understand why you left me in the first place. In some ways, Ye Yixian is indeed better than me."
Xu Lingjing said a lot, and her words revealed an almost humble affection.
She has now truly become the same Lu Yuan who was once filled with anxiety and insecurity.
To be honest, Lu Yuan didn't want to see Xu Lingjing become like this.
What he wanted was to completely sever ties with Xu Lingjing, not to see her put on some show of deep regret.
He remained unmoved, his voice indifferent: "Alright, if you're not feeling well, then say less. We're at the infirmary."
Upon arriving at the infirmary, Lu Yuan handed Xu Lingjing over to the school doctor, accompanied her through the examination, and then gave her no further opportunity to say anything.
Lu Yuan was unwilling to talk to her about his feelings, and even less willing to give her any room to repent.
Perhaps Xu Lingjing will never understand why Lu Yuan is so heartless. After all, she is not a reincarnated person and has no idea what kind of tragic second half of her life she brought to Lu Yuan in her previous life.
Lu Yuan was well aware that it was unfair to impose the hatred he felt for Xu Lingjing from his previous life onto her in this life.
After all, Xu Lingjing is not as selfish as she used to be; in other words, there is still hope for her.
Lu Yuan didn't want to cause the people who had hurt him to suffer ruin and death. After all, some pain is self-inflicted. He couldn't say that he was completely innocent, but he didn't want to have any more entanglement with Xu Lingjing.
In his mind, the best ending would be for the two of them to go their separate ways completely after graduating from high school and never bother each other again.
As for who Xu Lingjing will marry in the future, and whether that man will repeat his mistakes, he doesn't care at all.
Unfortunately, man proposes, God disposes.
His rebirth brought about a butterfly effect that changed Xu Lingjing, leading her to make choices completely different from her previous life, which directly resulted in an inextricable and complicated entanglement between the two.
It's really a headache.
Xu Lingjing took her medicine and sat down to rest on a bench in the corner of the infirmary.
Lu Yuan sat opposite her.
Without their phones in their hands, the two could only sit there, staring at each other.
The atmosphere was so oppressive that Xu Lingjing finally couldn't stand it anymore and broke the silence: "How's Ye Yixian doing lately?"
"Why are you asking about her?" Lu Yuan immediately became alert, his eyes full of wariness.
He was particularly worried that Xu Lingjing would harm Ye Yixian.
"Just asking." Xu Lingjing smiled faintly, seemingly seeing through Lu Yuan's worries, and explained softly, "You don't need to be so wary of me. I have no ill intentions towards Ye Yixian. On the contrary, I really want to get to know her better, and even want to be friends with her and learn from her strengths."
Lu Yuan looked at her with some skepticism: "It's only the beginning of the semester, of course she's in military training too."
Do you chat often?
"We'll chat whenever we have free time."
"Hmm..." Xu Lingjing lowered her eyes slightly and asked tentatively, "Do you think she might meet a boy who likes her?"
"What do you mean?" Lu Yuan frowned.
"It's just... a long-distance relationship. Suddenly a third party appears... and if you're not careful, your partner might be stolen away, you know?"
"Is this a well-intentioned reminder, or a malicious attempt to sow discord?" Lu Yuan questioned in an unpleasant tone.
Xu Lingjing's lips curled into an ambiguous smile as she rubbed her forehead. "You can interpret it however you like. Although I, like you, think Ye Yixian isn't the type to be fickle, people do change. Especially someone who used to be withdrawn and insecure, suddenly entering a completely new environment, it's inevitable that they'll get lost. As the saying goes, 'A riot of colors dazzles the eye.'"
"Alright, alright, stop saying things I don't want to hear."
Lu Yuan waved his hand impatiently, interrupting her.
If Xu Lingjing hadn't been feeling unwell, he would have definitely left without listening to her continue.
Knowing that Lu Yuan didn't like to hear it, Xu Lingjing wisely shut her mouth.
But she had already said what she needed to say, and Lu Yuan's aversion to her meant that he had taken her words to heart.
Lu Yuan spent most of this afternoon in the infirmary.
Fortunately, Xu Lingjing was not seriously injured and regained her strength after resting.
I don't know if it was because some classmates performed a ritual to pray for rain today, but it actually rained heavily tonight.
As a result, everyone was spared the evening gathering and could stay in their dormitories to rest.
It's raining over at the University of Finance and Economics too.
Ye Yixian happened to have some free time, so after dinner, she chatted with Lu Yuan.
Ye Yixian enthusiastically shared what he had seen and heard that day.
As Lu Yuan listened, he secretly pondered whether or not to tell her about carrying Xu Lingjing to the infirmary that day.
After thinking it over, he still felt there was no need to say anything.
I was just the class monitor taking a sick classmate to the infirmary; I didn't overstep any boundaries.
Telling Ye Yixian would only cause her to overthink things, and it seems to do her no good.
Long-distance relationships can be complicated. What should be a simple matter becomes complicated and unpredictable due to the sensitive relationship between the parties involved.
Lu Yuan believed that Ye Yixian would understand and trust him, but that did not mean that Ye Yixian would not overthink things and become anxious.
After thinking it through, Lu Yuan decided to keep the matter to himself and not cause Ye Yixian any trouble.
He then chatted with Ye Yixian about some happy things and planned to organize a get-together for the new friends after the military training ended.
Ye Yixian said she could introduce her roommates to the students at the university, and her roommates were all very much looking forward to it.
In the past two days, the news has even reached the next dormitory, and the girls there have shown great interest.
"I'm worried that there will be too many people and it will be difficult to manage. It's really giving me a headache."
Ye Yixian complained coquettishly on the other end of the phone.
At this social gathering, she was even more looking forward to seeing Lu Yuan.
Hugs, kisses, and strolling hand in hand are all things she wants.