She Wants to Divorce Me

Chapter 39

Ji Yaoguang rejected Bian Yuting's proposal without hesitation. For others, Bian Yuting meant resources, but if the two of them were to collide, they would likely stir up a lot of trouble. How could she achieve her goals that way? How could she stand side by side with Chang Yu?

"Alright, alright, I'll let you go back to see Chang Yu," After pouring out a litany of her own romantic affairs, Bian Yuting finally released her grip. She snorted and glanced at Ji Yaoguang disdainfully, saying, "Look at your state."

"That's just jealousy, jealousy from a single dog," Ji Yaoguang replied leisurely. "A day apart feels like three autumns, do you understand?"

"You reek of lovesickness! What's there to be jealous of?" Bian Yuting snorted, feigning contempt. She adamantly refused to admit that Ji Yaoguang had hit a nerve. After driving her back to the Ji family's old residence, that person ran off without looking back, showing no consideration at all, not even inviting her good friend up for a sit! Indeed, Ji Yaoguang had no such thoughts. Looking at the familiar courtyard, her first thought was to find Chang Yu. Wouldn't Chang Yu be lonely staying alone in such a large, quiet house?

After returning home and searching every corner, she couldn't find Chang Yu. Even the study door was tightly closed. Ji Yaoguang frowned, suddenly feeling a bit panicked. She called Chang Yu, but after a while, no one answered. Following the ringing sound, she found the phone lying safely on the bedside table. Nothing had been taken away, which actually made Ji Yaoguang breathe a sigh of relief. After searching the bedroom to no avail, she finally learned from Butler Tao that Chang Yu had gone to Z University.

Z University was their alma mater. They occasionally kept up with the school's news and maintained contact with some professors, but rarely had the opportunity to return to campus. The campus was filled with youthful audacity and memories. Ji Yaoguang lowered her head and smiled slightly, then took the car keys and left. In early February, the weather had gradually warmed up, and a thin sweater was enough to ward off the wind blowing from all directions. On this sunny day, crisp bird songs rang from morning to night, cheerful as if they never knew fatigue.

Ji Yaoguang found Chang Yu on a long bench by the lake. She seemed to blend into this natural painting of winter's departure and spring's arrival, with all things sprouting. A few years had worn away her youthful naivety, replacing it with a different kind of mature charm. Standing on the stone steps, Ji Yaoguang was somewhat reluctant to break the tranquility with her voice.

Ripples spread across the lake in the gentle breeze, and withered yellow leaves fell on her shoulders with the wind.

Chang Yu was the first to come to her senses. She turned her gaze and caught sight of Ji Yaoguang standing in a daze. Brushing off the fallen leaves from her shoulder, she smiled slightly and said, "Come over here." She knew Ji Yaoguang would come, and believed she would approach. Standing up and striding towards the person on the stone steps with her long legs, she took her hand and said, "Let's go take a look around."

The moment Chang Yu drew near, Ji Yaoguang's breath caught, as if her entire being was basking in the gentle spring breeze. She curled her fingers around Chang Yu's, her fingertips lightly tracing over the back of her hand. After years away, Z University's scenery seemed somewhat unfamiliar, but as memories flooded back, those things gradually became vivid again. Being the winter break, there weren't many students left on campus, and the small path paved with blue stones was completely empty.

Finally, the two stopped in front of Mingyuan Building.

This was Z University's student apartment. They could still see occasional students poking their heads out of windows, shouting loudly. There were also a few people hurriedly coming out of the building with suitcases, leaving school quite late. People immersed in their own worlds rarely paid attention to others. Ji Yaoguang's gaze focused on the steps that could be crossed in two or three strides. She still remembered twisting her ankle here once, truly losing face in public.

Chang Yu had never lacked suitors. Arranging heart-shaped candles at the bottom of the building and holding a bouquet of roses had become the standard configuration for Z University boys pursuing someone. This self-proclaimed romance indeed attracted many onlookers. Amidst the crowd's cheers, it further embellished that deep affection, meticulously laying bare one's true heart. These public confessions often carried a coercive nature, frequently resulting in someone giving face, unable to directly refuse, but actions half-forced upon oneself mostly ended in disappointment. Ji Yaoguang hated such scenes, especially when the object of pursuit was Chang Yu. She could no longer remember that boy's name or appearance, but the anger and nervousness she felt upon hearing the news still echoed in her heart.

The Literature and Arts departments shared a dormitory building. She had rushed down hurriedly, not even having time to change out of her slippers. The candlelight and roses reflected the boy's sweetness and deep affection, while Chang Yu stood to the side, her brows full of coldness. The shorter the distance, the more nervous she became. Even though she could clearly see Chang Yu's face, everything began to blur in her panic. Slippers were casual home wear, naturally unsuitable for this sprint. It was easiest to stumble on the steps. Although she was caught in Chang Yu's arms, a sharp pain shot from her ankle straight to her brain, making tears glisten in her eyes. But at that moment, she didn't care about that. She and Chang Yu were moving from ambiguity towards clarity, how could she let a confessing boy disrupt that?

"I... I..." Pain and urgency intertwined, leaving Ji Yaoguang stammering for a long time, unable to speak.

This sudden disruptor naturally displeased the boy, but to maintain his demeanor, he didn't say much. Instead, among the onlookers, there was an admirer of Ji Yaoguang who volunteered to take her to the infirmary. But Chang Yu just held the person in her arms tightly, not even raising her eyes as she replied, "No need to trouble yourself, I'll take care of my girlfriend myself." Sighs and whistles rang out together, and the confessing boy watched the two leave with a pale face. In the end, it was the dormitory aunt who came out to disperse the onlookers and ordered the suitor to clean up everything on the ground.

Z University's goddesses had been taken off the market, which was the most regrettable and painful thing for Z University boys at that time.

"Do you still remember this place?" The faint words contained a light smile. Chang Yu turned to gaze into Ji Yaoguang's eyes, capturing a hint of embarrassment in her expression.

Of course, Ji Yaoguang hadn't forgotten. She had thought she would present a commanding image in front of her love rival, but instead, she had twisted her ankle and fallen softly into Chang Yu's arms, truly losing face in front of the rival. She hadn't even gotten the upper hand before being defeated. As a result, after she and Chang Yu got together, people only remembered her "shyness" in Chang Yu's arms. Of course, later on, she worked hard to change this impression. "You had a lot of suitors," Ji Yaoguang's voice carried a hint of complaint, but more so a coquettish tone that seemed to have more to say.

"You didn't have few admirers either, did you?" Chang Yu snorted lightly in response. Even after they had made their relationship public, there were still quite a few challengers who came forward. These men and women, some with the arrogant air of street tyrants, others crying crocodile tears pretending to be innocent flowers... Of course, they were like great ships crashing into an iceberg, with only one fate: sinking.

"You don't know how hateful that so-and-so was," Recalling some events, Ji Yaoguang gritted her teeth. "She actually stuffed a challenge letter into my dorm room, saying something about a duel to determine the victor and whatnot. Of course, I wouldn't bother with such childish tactics."

"Yes, you just replied to set a time and place and then stood her up. She still waited faithfully at the original spot, showing a kind of 'Weisheng hugging the pillar' spirit waiting for you," Chang Yu chuckled, saying that the challenges of student days were far less complex and cunning than those in the adult world. The malice of those individuals also contained a touch of innocence and foolishness that made it hard to blame them.

"I wouldn't be so stupid as to bother with boring people," Ji Yaoguang's eyes sparkled. She snorted, her gaze slowly sliding from Chang Yu's eyes to her full red lips.

"Yes," Chang Yu smiled lightly. She looked at Ji Yaoguang with sincere expression, "Then why did you later lose your composure amidst those unreliable rumors?"

"I—" Ji Yaoguang felt a bit flustered, as if an alarm bell was ringing in her ears. Yes, why had she lost the carefree attitude she had in school days later on? Sighing lightly, she replied, "In the adult world, people change their mindsets either actively or passively. I understand that now."

"I understand too," This wasn't just Ji Yaoguang's fault alone.

After a moment of heaviness and low spirits, smiles quickly returned to their faces. Ji Yaoguang released Chang Yu's hand, and her arms quickly encircled her waist. At this place full of memories, they shared an embrace. The kisses falling on her forehead and eyes were like dragonflies touching water, carrying a reverence and solemnity beyond simple desire.

This beautiful moment was captured in a camera. Someone who accidentally stumbled upon this scene took a quick photo before hurriedly retreating to their dorm room, their hands shaking as they edited the Weibo post. Of course, she was a fan of both of them, and this photo first circulated in various fan groups, large and small.

I'm Just Born a Face-con: [Photo] Once again slapping the face of haters, who said my goddess is divorced? Don't you see their wife-wife relationship is great, and they've even returned to their alma mater to revisit their college memories? P.S.: Suddenly glad I went home late, otherwise how could I have stumbled upon this beautiful scene? Prairie dog screaming!

After being reposted by the official CP group, likes and comments soared. Soon there were several hundred replies, almost maintaining a uniform formation.

—Studying hard to get into Z University for the sake of the goddess!

What if there's a chance encounter under the romantic peach blossoms?