At the intersection, three people waved goodbye under a clear winter starry sky, the wind reddening their faces from the hot pot and the orange street lamps stretching their shadows.
Silently, Yu Xiaoying and Geng Yaoyang walked together.
“Hehe,” she laughed.
“What are you laughing at?” Geng Yaoyang asked, glancing at her.
“None of your business!” she retorted.
Suddenly, he stopped and grabbed her shoulders, his eyes sparkling.
“Have you missed me?”
“No!” she replied without hesitation.
The surroundings fell silent.
Then, Geng Yaoyang, spicy from the hot pot, kissed her.
“Mmm…”
You damn Geng Yaoyang!
[Destiny’s Will: Chapter Nine – Confirming the Breakup Rumors]
The news of Song Chu and Yu Xiaoying’s breakup spread across campus like lightning. However, much to the frustration of gossip fans, both parties remained tight-lipped, offering no confirmation or denial.
Isn’t the charm of gossip in its ambiguity!
Yu Xiaoying walked into the classroom, enjoying everyone’s caring looks, and sat down calmly.
A cold air current brushed past her neck, making her shiver. She turned and saw Qin Na staring at her.
“You’ve walked into the wrong classroom,” Qin Na kindly reminded.
“Shut up!” Yu Xiaoying retorted. “You never cared about me like this before.”
Qin Na looked her up and down, then suddenly laughed. “I’m finally relieved! You look heartbroken, making me worry for nothing. I’m leaving!”
Yu Xiaoying stared blankly at Qin Na bouncing out the door, wondering why no one believed her when she told the truth.
Just as she felt frustrated, a pair of slender hands holding an exquisite box appeared before her. Yu Xiaoying recognized the gesture and knew she hadn’t eaten breakfast.
She happily looked up to see Song Chu’s sunny smile, which now disturbed her heart.
Yu Xiaoying looked at the desk, making no move to take the box. The hand holding it stiffened slightly in mid-air.
“This is what Aunt Li specially made for you.”
“Thanks,” she replied coldly.
“She said she hasn’t seen you in a long time and misses you…” The last words faded away.
Yu Xiaoying suddenly looked up, meeting his misty black eyes. “Why? Why are you still coming to find me? You should be with Lin Yichen.”
“I…”
“Don’t come looking for me again.” She reached for the box. “Thank Aunt Li for me.”
She didn’t look at him anymore, remaining as cold as a stranger.
Song Chu stood stiffly by the desk, pale at her expressionless profile. For a long time, until the pre-class bell rang, he turned and left.
The fans watched in silence. Could the breakup rumor be true?
Yu Xiaoying walked to the trash can, staring blankly at the box. Lying. Aunt Li never made these pastries; they were always your specialty.
“Going to throw it away? What a waste.” Geng Yaoyang, who had appeared unnoticed, stood behind her. He snatched the box and stuffed a bag of milk and bread into her arms.
“Loving breakfast?” He lowered his head to examine it carefully.
Yu Xiaoying glared at him.
“Hehe! Sorry!” Geng Yaoyang stepped back, aimed.
Whoosh! The box drew a perfect arc in the air and landed in the trash can.
“Geng Yaoyang turned, swinging his backpack over his shoulder. “Xue Bai’s engagement party is this weekend. She asked me to invite you. You’ll come, right?”
She was stunned. The engagement party was finally coming? Smiling, she replied, “I’ll definitely be on time!” but tried to keep her tone light.
Throughout the morning class, Geng Yaoyang didn’t speak to Yu Xiaoying again. He sat far from her while she stared blankly at the blackboard, wondering if it was too late for everything.
In the piano room, Yu Xiaoying battled with the keys. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she struggled to play well.
“Ji Ran, we promised not to cry anymore,” she thought. “I… Am also someone who doesn’t keep promises.”
Geng Yaoyang stood at the door, watching her in despair. After class, unable to watch her suffer any longer, he walked over and pressed her hand. “Enough! The piano is about to be smashed by you.” He pushed her aside, and Alice’s beautiful melody floated through the room, drying her tear marks.
Yu Xiaoyu listened quietly as the song ended. Geng Yuyang approached her.
“Fool!”
“Hehe.” Her eyes reddened again.
He raised his hand to touch her eyes, but Yu Xiaoyu skillfully dodged.
“The engagement banquet must have a lot to prepare, you must be very busy, right?” She smiled, observing Geng Yuyang’s changing face.
“Yes, very busy.”
“Oh.” She lowered her head.
“Yu Xiaoyu.”
“?”
“Let’s go on a date.” Geng Yuyang spoke expressionlessly.
“A date?” Yu Xiaoyu’s eyes lit up.
“Really?” she asked, smiling.
“Really.”
“That’s great, really great!!” She happily hugged him.
Geng Yuyang closed his eyes in delight.
…
“Ah~~~~”
A loud scream came from the piano room.
“What!!”
“A date?! I’ll strangle you, you narcissist!”
“You…”
Yu Xiaoyu desperately pushed through the crowded mix bar, rushing to the secluded room on the second floor. Hesitating at the door, she pressed her ear against it to listen inside.
“Ah—” The door suddenly swung open, and Yu Xiaoyu stumbled into a fresh embrace, meeting the owner’s dark eyes filled with anger. She quickly lowered her gaze.
Geng Yuyang looked down at the helpless expression in his arms, a slight smile briefly appearing. He steadied her.
Ignoring Xilang’s ridicule, he slammed the door and rushed out.
“You damn Geng Yuoyang!!!” Yu Xiaoyo angrily pushed through the crowd. Was being late really worth humiliating her in front of so many people? She had arrived early but didn’t want to go inside. Hypocritical? Yes, but she didn’t want to see him with Zhizi, Song Chu, and Lin Yichen.
Worried someone might follow her, she turned into a dark, narrow alley next to MIX bar. The alley was dimly lit, contrasting with the vibrant lights and loud music of MIX.
Yu Xiaoyo walked in unsteadily.
Near the end of the alley, a low moan emerged, like a soft animal whimper…
Someone!
As she approached, the sound grew louder. When she saw what was happening, her mind went blank, as if all her blood rushed to her head…
Lin Yichen?
Geng Yuoyang quickly exited MIX bar. Though only a few minutes had passed, there was no sign of anyone.
He ran in the opposite direction of MIX bar.
“Yu Xiaoyo!” she cried out.
Three strong men were restraining Lin Yichen; one was tearing at her already disheveled clothes.
The remaining man stood to the side, smoking and enjoying the scene.
Yu Xiaoyo was stunned, her bag falling to the ground.
The weak Lin Yichen seemed to hear someone approach, a glimmer of hope sparking in her eyes. But when she saw Yu Xiaoyo, fear filled her gaze. She used all her strength to shout, “Yu Xiaoyo… Quick— Run—-!!”
“Yu Xiaoyo, run!”
The sharp voice echoed in the small alley.
The two men quickly covered Lin Yichen’s mouth, glancing at the motionless Yu Xiaoyo. Tears streamed down Lin Yichen’s face.
The man leaning against the wall threw away his cigarette butt and approached with an evil smile.
“Looks like heaven’s been good to me, Er Qiang. It’s sent me another beautiful woman. I’ll take her gladly! Hahaha!”
Yu Xiaoyo’s mind raced with thoughts of escape and finding Geng Yuoyang… but would Lin Yichen make it? That fragile girl who had just found happiness…
In seconds, countless thoughts flew through her mind, and tears soaked her face.
The two men dragged the trembling Lin Yichen to the side.
Er Qiang crouched down to examine Yu Xiaoyo, who lay on the ground.
Blood stained half of her face, her eyes staring blankly at the sky.
“Yu Xiaoye, right? I’m definitely going to have you today!!”
“Too late.”
“?” Er Qiang looked at her.
“Geng Youyang.”
“What?”
