Pursuing Her Best Friend after Confession Failed

Chapter 437 178: Stabbed in the Back by a Roommate, Secretary Xia's New Task_2

Her inner pride was completely shattered and trampled underfoot, mercilessly humiliated...

Fang Yanni could understand Li Yuan's mindset. If she were in Li Yuan's shoes, she would also choose Xia Zhijin, who was more beautiful, more pure, and had never been in a relationship. But she couldn't say this outright; that would be adding fuel to the fire. She could only offer insincere consolation to Wang Jierong.

"Rongrong, you mustn't think like that. We girls inevitably face hardship in love. As long as we respect and love ourselves, don't engage in casual flings, and treat each relationship seriously, that's what matters. Who can maintain perfect control over themselves when they're in love? It's not your fault. There are just too many scumbags in this world..."

Wang Jierong didn't answer, simply staring blankly outside the classroom as a hint of regret flashed through her mind.

The greatest regret in life is meeting the right person but lacking the right to even approach them because you've lost your most precious treasure...

...

Outside the classroom by the flower bed, Li Yuan looked at Bai Weixi and Xia Zhijin. They were two freshmen, just eighteen or nineteen years old, and despite their good figures, they still seemed very young and green.

In two lifetimes, this is the first time I've ever encountered a battleground like this. I really wonder, how do those real-life playboys handle it when two of their girlfriends meet at the same time? This is completely beyond my experience.

Li Yuan turned to Bai Weixi, trying to keep his tone casual. "Bai, there's no one else around now. Why did you suddenly come looking for me? Is something wrong?"

Stunned speechless by Li Yuan's question, Bai Weixi stared at him nervously and stammered, "I... I wanted to meet Zhijin."

This was what she truly wanted. She was intensely curious about her love rival, Xia Zhijin. Know your enemy and know yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles without defeat. With Zhong Tingyue having withdrawn and Jiang Zhiyu far away at Ji University, her primary target could only be Xia Zhijin, who attended the same school. She desperately wanted to know what kind of girl could captivate Li Yuan so much that he went to find her the moment he returned to school, rather than herself or Zhong Tingyue...

Xia Zhijin looked at Li Yuan and Bai Weixi with a constrained expression, fiddling with the hem of her clothes in anxious unease. Last night, she hadn't slept at all, her mind racing with restless thoughts. She thought about every moment with Li Yuan. Although it had only been a little over a month, the experiences from that time were more vibrant than her previous eighteen years combined.

But the more unforgettable it was, and the more she liked him, the more she feared losing him. It felt like a beautiful dream that she would abruptly wake from at the rooster's crow, the memories of the dream itself vanishing completely.

Li Yuan glanced around and noticed many familiar faces watching from the shadows, secretly enjoying the drama. To prevent any incidents, he thought it best not to let Bai Weixi and Xia Zhijin stay together for long.

Damn, no wonder celebrities wear sunglasses and masks whenever they go out. This feeling of being watched and photographed everywhere you go is really infuriating.

Finding an excuse, he smiled at Bai Weixi. "Bai, since there's nothing else, I have to go to the company soon. You and your roommate should head back first. I'll find you when I'm free."

Bai Weixi's mind went blank as she heard his words. Seeing the gloomy look on his face, she panicked. She opened her mouth, wanting to explain, but didn't know how to begin.

I already regret this so much. Why did I have to come find him on a whim?

Bai Weixi fell silent for a moment. She gave Li Yuan a deep look, her voice tinged with loss. "Oh... I'll be going then, Li Yuan!"

With that, she turned and quickly walked away. Before she knew it, two streams of tears were already flowing down her snow-white cheeks.

Seeing Bai Weixi leave, Li Yuan turned to Xia Zhijin, who had been staring at her feet the whole time, and explained, "Zhijin, don't take it to heart."

"Mhm," Xia Zhijin replied, looking up at him. A flicker of some unidentifiable emotion flashed through her clear, watery eyes.

Li Yuan took her hand and smiled faintly. "Come with me to the company at noon."

Without asking for a reason, Xia Zhijin nodded obediently. "Oh, okay."

...

As Bai Weixi walked away in tears, she couldn't stop herself from looking back one more time.

She saw Li Yuan actively taking Xia Zhijin's hand. At that moment, the sense of grievance in her heart became unbearable. Tears streamed down her face uncontrollably, and she felt a heartache so intense it was hard to breathe.

She stumbled to a corner of the flower bed, squatted down, hugged her knees, and began to sob sorrowfully.

Just then, a figure suddenly appeared beside her, offering a pack of tissues.

"Bai Weixi, here you go!"

Through her tear-filled eyes, Bai Weixi looked up at the handsome boy in front of her. He looked somewhat familiar, but she didn't take the tissues he offered. Without a word, she stood up and prepared to leave.

But she heard the boy's voice again.

"Bai Weixi, Li Yuan is a total scumbag, cheating with multiple people at once. You're so outstanding, is there any need to be so devoted to him?"

Bai Weixi's footsteps faltered for an instant before she quickened her pace again.

"Li Yuan is just a playboy! He's not worthy of you. He's only with you to get back at you. I heard him say it with my own ears."

Bai Weixi's body trembled violently. She finally stopped, turned around, and for the first time, truly looked at this boy. Her voice quivered as she asked,