dhibooks Chapter 154 Barbecue Party 4
Chapter 154 Barbecue Party 4
"Oh dear, Xu Lingjing is clearly deliberately making things difficult for Ye Yixian." Gao Zhe had somehow gotten close to Lu Yuan and said in a low voice with a worried expression.
Lu Yuan watched coldly, but he was fully aware of what was going on.
From the moment Xu Lingjing took the initiative to invite Ye Yixian to join the game, she had been lying in wait, waiting for this very moment.
Back then, Cheng Hao harbored resentment after his advances were rejected, and even went so far as to spread rumors and slander Ye Yixian. Lu Yuan had already settled that score for her.
But now Xu Lingjing has brought up this old story again and made a big fuss about it, revealing her sinister intentions.
They simply wanted to use this as an excuse to create public opinion and make those present have unrealistic fantasies and misunderstandings about Ye Yixian.
"Brother Yuan, should we go and help your wife out of this predicament?" Gao Zhe couldn't contain himself and was eager to try.
Lu Yuan pondered for a moment, then shook his head, his gaze still fixed on the center of the crowd: "No, let's wait and see. Ye Yixian will have to learn to face Xu Lingjing alone sooner or later. We can't guarantee that we can protect her every minute of the future; she must grow her own armor and learn to deal with the attacks of someone like Xu Lingjing."
"Can she really do it?" Gao Zhe's tone was tinged with uncertainty.
After all, in previous confrontations, Ye Yixian always seemed to lack confidence when facing Xu Lingjing, and her inferiority complex was faintly revealed, which put her at a natural disadvantage in the confrontation.
Xu Lingjing is extremely cunning and adept at manipulating people's hearts; one can easily suffer a hidden loss if one is not careful.
Lu Yuan was also unsure, so he could only wait and see.
At this moment, Ye Yixian was indeed stumped by Xu Lingjing's relentless questioning and hesitated briefly, seemingly considering how to break the deadlock.
While those around her were confused and making wild guesses, and Xu Lingjing was still beaming with pride, Ye Yixian suddenly raised her head and said in a clear voice, "Because I don't like him."
"What?" Everyone was stunned, clearly not expecting her to give such a straightforward answer.
Xu Lingjing's smile froze slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.
Ye Yixian didn't pause, his gaze sweeping over everyone with an open and honest look. He solemnly said, "If I don't like someone, I'll tell them directly, without any beating around the bush. I am indeed too straightforward, and this personality might be unacceptable to some people who are used to ambiguity, but I will still do it. Because I would never need to string someone I don't like along for the sake of some benefit."
Although these words did not name names, every word was like a sharp blade, directly cutting through Xu Lingjing's carefully maintained facade, essentially tearing off their mask on the spot.
After all, everyone present knew that Xu Lingjing had Lu Yuan completely under her thumb, and not just Lu Yuan.
Most of her suitors were tormented by her aloof attitude, giving their all only to be met with indifference and taken-for-granted treatment.
Having said that, Xu Lingjing's face visibly darkened, and a hint of embarrassment flashed across her eyes.
Ye Yixian didn't stop there. She changed the subject, her tone becoming gentle yet firm: "Of course, if it's someone I like, even if they hurt me a thousand or ten thousand times, I wouldn't be willing to lay a finger on them. On the contrary, I would treat them very, very well."
As soon as these words were spoken, all eyes turned to Lu Yuan, who was standing not far away.
Whether the crowd was filled with envy or jealousy, everyone could tell that Ye Yixian was using the game as a pretext to confess her feelings to Lu Yuan in front of everyone.
"Sister-in-law is right!" Gao Zhe reacted the fastest, shouting loudly and clapping vigorously.
Led by him, enthusiastic applause instantly resounded all around, and even several girls, including Jiang Yiqing, clapped along with great enthusiasm.
Xu Lingjing sat there with a complicated expression, biting her lip, without making any statement.
A gratified smile appeared on Lu Yuan's lips. Ye Yixian's performance today had impressed him; she had clearly undergone a complete transformation.
The game continues, and to everyone's surprise, Ye Yixian and Xu Lingjing have switched identities.
This time, Ye Yixian drew the colorful clown, while Xu Lingjing drew the black and white clown.
Xu Lingjing's question was extremely aggressive, and everyone thought that Ye Yixian would not let her off easily and would definitely throw out an even more tricky question or make her do something extremely embarrassing.
Ye Yixian looked at Xu Lingjing quietly, his expression slightly cold, his aura completely suppressing her.
Although Xu Lingjing felt a little scared, she could only grit her teeth and try her best to maintain a calm and composed demeanor.
"Truth or dare?" Ye Yixian asked.
"...The truth is." Xu Lingjing couldn't quite grasp Ye Yixian's intentions, but she was always on guard against her revenge.
After much deliberation, she felt that telling the truth was the safest option. At worst, if she encountered a particularly difficult question, she could simply give a vague answer to get by.
"Which university are you applying to?" Ye Yixian asked calmly.
"Oh? You're asking about that?"
"This question is so boring, it's a waste of an opportunity."
A few disappointed sighs came from the crowd; they thought they were going to hear some earth-shattering gossip.
Xu Lingjing's college entrance examination results were outstanding, and she had many top universities in China to choose from. Given her personality and consistent planning, she would most likely apply to those well-known and popular universities.
Xu Lingjing herself was a little surprised; she didn't understand at all what the point of Ye Yixian asking for this answer was.
Shouldn't we take this opportunity to find out some valuable secrets?
After all, the two are rivals in love. As the saying goes, "Know yourself and know your enemy and you will never be defeated." Ye Yixian does not know her background thoroughly. How can he ensure that he will not be at a disadvantage in the future game?
Could it be that Ye Yixian is too naive and doesn't know how to take advantage of this opportunity?
Everyone seemed to think the question was poorly phrased, and the final answer was naturally unsurprising.
However, after a brief moment of surprise, Xu Lingjing suddenly realized that Ye Yixian was the cunning and scheming one.
On the surface, this is just a simple inquiry about volunteer preferences;
But if you think about it more deeply, this is clearly a test to see if she still has designs on Lu Yuan!
After all, Lu Yuan and Xu Lingjing's college entrance examination scores were extremely close. If they applied to the same university, they would almost be entering and leaving the same university at the same time.
Before this, Xu Lingjing must have inquired about Ye Yixian's grades and knew that it was almost impossible for her to go to the same university as Lu Yuan.
Therefore, the best chance for Xu Lingjing to win Lu Yuan back from Ye Yixian in the next four years is during their university years, because Lu Yuan and Ye Yixian are destined to experience the test of a long-distance relationship.
Having figured this out, Xu Lingjing narrowed her eyes slightly, gaining a completely new understanding of Ye Yixian's shrewdness, and had to readjust her views and strategies towards her.
"Hehe, I haven't decided yet. I need to discuss it with my family." Xu Lingjing concealed her inner turmoil and replied with a smile, "If you really want to know, I'll tell you myself once I've made up my mind."
"Yes, I hope you can tell me about it then." Ye Yixian said calmly.
She knew in her heart that Xu Lingjing was deliberately avoiding the topic.
After that, everyone played a few more rounds until someone got tired, at which point the game was called over, and everyone sat together to eat and chat.
Seeing that the time was right, Lu Yuan and Gao Zhe took a bucket of beer and, under the pretext of getting some fresh air, went to the riverbank to find Gao Ya for a drink.
They hoped to use the power of alcohol to extract the secrets from Gao Ya's heart.
Gao Ya didn't suspect anything and even proudly praised her two younger brothers for knowing how to be respectful to their older sister, then picked up her wine glass and kept drinking.
Lu Yuan started by complaining about his recent bad luck, gradually leading the conversation to his aspirations for university life.
He and Gao Zhe worked together, subtly guiding Gao Ya to share some interesting stories about her university life.
After a few bottles of wine, her elegant mouth couldn't be controlled anymore, and she began to recount her astonishing gossip from her university days.
For example, a roommate was kept by the boss, and as a result, the boss's wife made a scene at the school.
For example, a boy was so distraught after his confession of love failed that he tried to jump into the school's artificial lake, but the water was too shallow and he didn't drown.
That's the environment at the college she attended; bizarre things happened every few days.
Despite saying so much, she didn't mention a single thing about her own private matters, which made Lu Yuan and Gao Zhe, who were listening intently, anxious and helpless.