civilwarnovels Chapter 60 Xu Lingjing's Confession
Chapter 60 Xu Lingjing's Confession
As night fell, another light rain began to fall.
Lu Yuan returned home, quickly took a shower, changed into clean clothes, and then set off for school for evening self-study.
Before leaving home, he made a special call to Ye Yixian, and only after confirming that she was safe and sound at home did he finally feel relieved.
By the time he arrived at the classroom, the bell for the evening self-study session was about to ring, and almost all the students in the class had already arrived.
As soon as Lu Yuan pushed open the classroom door, the previously noisy classroom instantly quieted down, and a series of strange gazes fell on him.
It is obvious that what happened during the day is already common knowledge.
"Brother Yuan, has everything been taken care of?" Gao Zhe, sitting next to him, asked in a low voice with a concerned expression.
Lu Yuan pulled out a chair and sat down, nodding slightly, his tone tinged with fatigue: "She's fine, she just needs to rest at home for the night."
"It's good that you're alright."
Gao Zhe's heart finally relaxed, and he didn't ask any more questions. He lowered his head again and continued with his work, occasionally picking up his phone to check and search.
"What are you writing?" Lu Yuan asked curiously.
"What else can we write? A self-criticism." Gao Zhe sighed helplessly. "Tomorrow is Monday, and we have to go on stage and give a public apology at the school assembly."
"Oh, I almost forgot about that."
Lu Yuan raised his hand and scratched his head. Writing a self-criticism was not difficult for him, but he was not satisfied with the outcome.
Especially after hearing Ye Yixian recount the despicable things Cheng Hao had done, his anger became even more uncontrollable.
Just then, Xu Lingjing walked over slowly, pretending to pass by Lu Yuan's seat casually, gently patted his shoulder, and then turned and walked to the corridor outside the classroom, obviously waiting for him.
"What's going on?" Gao Zhe looked at Lu Yuan with a blank expression.
"It's nothing, I'll go out and take a look."
Lu Yuan got up and walked out of the classroom.
Xu Lingjing washed her hair tonight, and it wasn't completely dry yet. Her long, black hair fell naturally over her shoulders, and the evening breeze added a touch of gentle charm.
Lu Yuan paid no attention to her appearance. His first words were laced with hostility as he irritably questioned, "Did you orchestrate everything that happened today?"
"No." Xu Lingjing's expression was calm, and her tone was completely unwavering.
"Then why do you say this has anything to do with you?" Lu Yuan had no patience to beat around the bush with her, and was full of annoyance.
Xu Lingjing suddenly chuckled softly and slowly said, "I just knew in advance what Cheng Hao was going to do. To be honest, Cheng Hao also pursued me."
"so what?"
Lu Yuan wasn't surprised at all that Cheng Hao had pursued Xu Lingjing.
"To be honest, that person is disgusting. I've never liked him." A hint of disdain flashed across Xu Lingjing's face. "On the day of the 100-day countdown rally, everyone knew that your attitude towards me had changed drastically. He immediately approached me, saying that he wanted to pursue me, and told me a lot about Ye Yixian."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan's face instantly darkened, and his tone was displeased: "He's full of lies, and you believe him?"
"It's half true, half false." Xu Lingjing scoffed, her eyes full of clarity. "Do you think I can't see through his little schemes and abilities? Even if Ye Yixian is starved for love, she would never sleep with him, right? But, in order to please me, he said he could help me get rid of Ye Yixian from your side, and that's how this farce happened today."
"Then why didn't you tell me beforehand?" Lu Yuan clenched his fists, his anger rising.
Xu Lingjing, however, remained indifferent, shrugging lightly: "Are we that close? You've been giving me the cold shoulder for a long time, so what right do I have to tell you these things?"
Lu Yuan was speechless for a moment, unable to find a single word to refute.
He knew in his heart that even if Xu Lingjing had the intention of taking revenge, she really had no obligation to tell him all these things in detail.
Seeing Lu Yuan remain silent, Xu Lingjing continued, "Lu Yuan, you must be convinced that I bribed Cheng Hao to make things difficult for Ye Yixian in public, right?"
"Unfortunately, you're mistaken. I do dislike Ye Yixian because she took you away without warning, taking away all the kindness you once showed me. But I wouldn't stoop so low as to use such despicable means to deal with her."
As she spoke, Xu Lingjing gently brushed her long hair aside, a faint fragrance wafting onto Lu Yuan's nose. Her eyes held a hint of innate pride.
"I am very confident in my charm. Your indifference towards me is only temporary, and your affection for Ye Yixian is just a passing fancy. I can win back your heart with my own strength. There is no need for me to belittle Ye Yixian."
Xu Lingjing's words inevitably carried a hint of arrogance, but it was undeniable that she possessed a charm and confidence that ordinary girls lacked.
There was a reason why Lu Yuan was so infatuated with her in the past.
Although Xu Lingjing has the flaw of being selfish, her intelligence, insight, and unique aura are unmatched by others.
She may not be considered kind, but she is definitely a smart person who knows how to weigh the pros and cons and is meticulous in her thinking.
Xu Lingjing leaned against the corridor railing, gazing at the campus shrouded in twilight. Her tone softened, becoming earnest: "Lu Yuan, no matter what I did wrong before, I hope you can forgive me and give me another chance."
"On the day of the 100-day countdown rally, I was heartbroken, but it was also on that day that I realized you didn't need me. After much agonizing thought, I finally understood my own feelings: I love you, Lu Yuan."
As soon as she finished speaking, Xu Lingjing suddenly turned around, looked directly at Lu Yuan, and took his hand. Her eyes were gentle and earnest: "Give me another chance, okay? Maybe I can't agree to be your girlfriend right now, but I promise I'll treat you well in the future and never neglect you again. After the college entrance exam, I... I can rightfully be your girlfriend."
Her tone was incredibly sincere, and her eyes were full of deep affection. This was a scene that Lu Yuan had longed for day and night but could never have imagined.
The students in the classroom couldn't hold back any longer and secretly looked out the window into the corridor. Everyone was shocked. No one expected that Xu Lingjing, who was the center of attention, would actually take the initiative to confess her feelings to Lu Yuan.
Does this really prove the old saying that we only learn to cherish something after we lose it?
Does Xu Lingjing only acknowledge her own feelings after Lu Yuan has completely broken off all affection?
Almost everyone believed that Lu Yuan would agree and treat Xu Lingjing with the same tenderness as before.
Xu Lingjing herself firmly believed this.
But the next second, Lu Yuan calmly withdrew his hand, gently shook his head, his eyes cold and devoid of warmth, and looked directly at her, saying:
"Thank you for your kindness, but I've also come to a clearer understanding of my own feelings for you. I've never liked you. What I did before was just a momentary infatuation with an outstanding girl."
"Admiration, isn't that the same as liking someone?" Xu Lingjing's gentle expression froze instantly, her eyes filled with disbelief. She had put aside all her pride and confessed her feelings, yet she was still rejected.
Lu Yuan shook his head again, his tone firm: "These two things should never be confused."
Xu Lingjing fell silent for a long time.
She could tell that Lu Yuan wasn't joking at all.
If he still harbored even the slightest affection for her, he would never have remained so calm and composed in the face of her taking the initiative.
The murmurs in the classroom could no longer be suppressed and spread in waves.
"Does Lu Yuan really not like Xu Lingjing anymore?"
"I thought he was just sulking and giving me the silent treatment!"
"What exactly happened? How did you suddenly let go completely?"
The murmurs drifted down the corridor, but Lu Yuan paid them no heed. Looking at Xu Lingjing, he said earnestly, word by word, "You don't really like me. It's just that over the years, you've become accustomed to my unconditional kindness. Only when you lost this unique favor did you feel threatened. This isn't love at all."
"Xu Lingjing, you still haven't faced your own heart. Wait until you truly understand why I left so resolutely, then ask yourself if you really liked me."
Xu Lingjing felt a void in her heart, overwhelmed by a sense of loss and helplessness. Yet, she maintained her usual aloofness, refusing to show any sign of distress, and pressed on, "Then can you tell me now, why did you leave me?"
She desperately wanted an answer, but before Lu Yuan could speak, a shrill voice came from the stairwell: "Oh, Lu Yuan, so you finally realized Ye Yixian isn't a good person, and now you're chasing after School Beauty Xu?"
Lu Yuan had his back to the stairwell, but he would never forget that disgusting voice in his lifetime.
Already in a terrible mood, he instantly became enraged, his aura turning icy cold, as if he might explode at any moment.