Hearing what Liu Yuyan said, He Li couldn’t help exclaiming in his heart, Good grief! He truly couldn’t understand how Liu Yuyan managed to say something so shameless. How did she always make herself out to be the victim in every situation?
He Li was genuinely baffled by her logic.
Of course, the others present were just as confused—except for Li Lingjie. He actually thought Liu Yuyan made a fair point. Maybe that’s what being a true simp meant? In his eyes, no matter how unreasonable Liu Yuyan was, she was always right.
But what Li Lingjie thought didn’t matter to He Li.
After a brief moment of stunned silence, He Li calmed down, took two steps back, and said coldly, “Whatever I am or become has nothing to do with you, Liu Yuyan. Please don’t speak carelessly like that again. If people misunderstand, it won’t be good for anyone.”
Liu Yuyan started to panic, “How am I speaking carelessly? You used to like me a lot! You even said you’d always stay by my side…”
“That was in the past,” He Li interrupted her, growing irritated. Frowning, he cut her off, “I don’t want to have anything to do with you anymore. Got it? If you keep pestering me, don’t blame me for being rude!”
“We’re leaving!” With that, He Li completely ignored Liu Yuyan, who looked on the verge of tears, and walked away.
Miao Xiaoyu and Wu Gang quickly followed.
Liu Yuyan watched helplessly as He Li walked farther and farther away… until she could no longer hold back. She squatted down and cried out, “He Li, you jerk! You said you’d always like me… You… wuwuwu!”
Seeing that He Li wasn’t going to turn around at all, Liu Yuyan hugged her knees and sobbed harder and harder.
Li Feng’er hurried over to comfort her, “Yuyan, stop crying. There are so many guys out there better than He Li! With your looks and background, you can find someone even better!”
“But I just want He Li…” Liu Yuyan wiped her tears and whispered with great difficulty, holding back the urge to cry again.
Li Feng’er was speechless. You just want He Li? Then why didn’t you cherish him before? You know exactly how good he was to you, right? You treated him like trash just because he liked you, and now that he’s moved on, you regret it? What were you doing earlier?
Li Feng’er wanted to scold her, but seeing her best friend crying so miserably, she swallowed it down and said patiently, “If you really can’t let him go, then there’s only one option.”
“What option?” Liu Yuyan latched onto her arm like she’d found a lifeline.
Li Feng’er gave a blunt answer, “Pursue him!”
“You want me… to actively chase He Li?” Liu Yuyan froze, then shook her head. “No way. I already lost face forgiving him and trying to reconcile. If I take the initiative now, what will everyone think of me? That’s too embarrassing…” Follow the newest chapters on NovelPing.
“Then there’s nothing else you can do,” Li Feng’er interrupted her. “You can’t have it both ways. Either you give up your pride or give up He Li. You can’t have both.”
Liu Yuyan hesitated at those words but after a moment’s struggle, she clenched her jaw and nodded. “If… if I go after him, will he go back to how he was before—caring about me, protecting me, always thinking of me?”
“Of course!” Li Feng’er said confidently. “You know better than anyone how he treated you before. As long as you can win him back, everything can return to how it used to be.”
Liu Yuyan believed her. She also thought that even if He Li was serious about cutting her off, their past feelings were still there. If she actively pursued him, he might soften and go back to treating her well.
Then she couldn’t help but ask, “But… how exactly do I chase him?”
Li Feng’er was internally speechless. This best friend of hers really was a pampered rich girl. Didn’t she remember how He Li used to chase her? Did she really need instructions? But whatever, since she asked, Li Feng’er figured she’d go all the way and help her. After all, if Liu Yuyan actually won He Li back, it’d benefit Li Feng’er too.
She wasn’t stupid. He Li was dazzling now, and with the backing of Shennong Pharmaceuticals, his future was full of promise. If Liu Yuyan got him back, she’d definitely put in a good word for Li Feng’er. That could lead to a bright future for her as well.
As she daydreamed happily, Liu Yuyan also began fantasizing about getting He Li back and returning to the good old days.
It wasn’t until Li Lingjie suddenly showed up and spoke that they snapped out of it.
“Yuyan, don’t cry. He Li’s not worth it. Come on, let’s go fill out our applications. Once we’re in college, we’ll never have to see him again.”
He smiled obsequiously, thinking that Liu Yuyan had really given up on He Li after cursing him and crying. So now he figured he had a chance again.
He had no idea Liu Yuyan was already planning to pursue He Li.
If he found out, he’d probably explode on the spot.
But Liu Yuyan wasn’t dumb enough to tell him. After all, Li Lingjie’s family was fairly wealthy. She could still make use of him—like maybe using his money to buy gifts for He Li?
Her scheming mind kicked into gear again. The three of them quickened their pace in the direction He Li had gone and arrived at the computer lab. By now, the room was filled with teachers and students.
Technically, students could fill out their university preferences at home, but the school had called them back to oversee the process, offer advice, and make sure no one made mistakes.
But the moment He Li walked in…
“I wonder which school our top scorer will pick?”
“Isn’t it obvious? Qinghua or Beida, for sure.”
“Not necessarily. Every year there are provincial top scorers who don’t pick those two.”
“Hehe, if he doesn’t choose Qinghua or Beida… does that mean we might end up at the same university as him?”
“Keep dreaming. Even if he doesn’t go to Qinghua or Beida, he’ll still pick a prestigious school. You think you have a shot at being classmates again?”
…
The discussions were lively.
Liu Yuyan, who had just pulled herself together, paled when she heard these conversations.
“Xiaofeng, what if He Li chooses Qinghua or Beida? Does that mean… I really won’t have a chance anymore?”
Her fingers trembled with panic. She had just realized that He Li wouldn’t wait forever. Once he left for university, they might never meet again. And if they couldn’t even meet, how was she supposed to chase him?
Li Feng’er realized this too, but she was much calmer than Liu Yuyan.
“Yuyan, relax. There’s still over a month before college starts. You and He Li already have a foundation. With your looks and capabilities, plus your history together, you really think you can’t win him over in that time?”
“But…” Liu Yuyan was still worried.
“If you’re that anxious, then put in twice the effort!” Li Feng’er encouraged. “That Miao Xiaoyu brings him food and water? You can do the same! Just bring him even more! If you’re determined, you can definitely do it!”
Liu Yuyan nodded firmly.
She looked toward He Li, who was focused on filling out his application, her eyes full of determination…