Chapter 7: Lin Xiaowan's persistence
On the way back to the classroom, Lin Xiaowan was much quieter. Su Lin had hit the nail on the head.
Right now, her heart was filled with mixed feelings, and she felt a little uncomfortable. She had been with her classmates for three years. She knew that some of them had bad characters, but most of them were good.
However, because Su Lin didn't explain once, he was misunderstood by the whole class. This misunderstanding was so deep-rooted that she couldn't mediate it. This made her feel very uncomfortable.
Su Lin did so many good things, but because of one thing, he became like this.
Su Lin... I...
Xiaowan, don't say you sympathize with me. You know, the last thing I need is sympathy. Don't think about helping me, I really don't need it.
Do you really not care?
Su Lin smiled. Don't you understand me now? And I saw you chatting with Xia Shiyu just now. She should know by now about the donation, thats enough.
..
Looking at Su Lin's smile, Lin Xiaowan felt uncomfortable, but she couldn't do anything about it. She couldn't help Su Lin, even if she wanted to.
This made her feel very aggrieved; it was a feeling she had never felt before.
Xiaowan, don't worry about it. The college entrance exam is in three months. Let me spend these three months in peace.
But you haven't experienced the baptism of human form. These three months may not be as easy for you. If you are ever unhappy, you can talk to me about it.
(TL: Basically, it means she's innocent and hasn't experienced what humans are capable of doing, such as using you for their own gain.).
Lin Xiaowan was puzzled. Me? Why wouldnt it be easy?
Oh! Xiaowan, you have to listen to me. Stay away from Su Lin. Yan Huan kindly reminded her.
Yes, yes, I know. Huan, dont worry about me. Instead of thinking about me, you should think about Ye Feng. He is deeply in love with you, Lin Xiaowan joked with a smile.
Yan Huan turned back and gave Ye Feng a glance, then disdainfully shook her head. Me and Ye Feng? Impossible. Were destined to be from two different worlds.
Ye Feng is one of the few students in class that teachers have given up on. Even if hes putting in effort now, the idea of him going to college seems pretty unlikely.
Not to mention, Yan Huan ranks in the top ten in the class, with grades that could land her in prestigious universities like 985 and 211.
(TL : 985 and 211 universities are peak universities in China which is Peking University, Tsinghua University, Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Wuhan University, Nanjing University, Fudan University, and Xiamen University.).
So, when Yan Huan claims theyre from different worlds, theres some truth to it. Once the ordeal of the college entrance exam is over, their paths will likely never cross again.
Even though Ye Fengs grades arent great, his intentions toward you are sincere; we can all see that, Xiaowan said bluntly.
But what good is sincerity alone? Ye Fengs parents work at Jiangning Food Factory, which hasnt paid salaries for three months. If I were to be with him, wed both be left in the cold.
Yan Huans parents also work at Jiangning Food Factory, but her family situation is much better than Ye Fengs. Her parents hold higher positions, while Ye Fengs are mere employees. Combined with her occasional encounters with Ye Feng, she dislikes him intensely.
Especially since Ye Feng harbors inappropriate feelings for her, which only disgust her rather than evoke any sweetness. In her eyes, being liked by Ye Feng is utterly repulsive.
If you still want to be my friend, Xiao Wan, dont bring up Ye Feng again. This guy lacks ambition and is wasting away playing games, Yan Huan stated firmly.
Alright, but I have to remind you, Huan, you wont find someone as devoted to you as Ye Feng in the future.
Yan Huan pursed her lips and remained silent. Despite being slightly less attractive than Lin Xiaowan, she still holds a prominent position in the class. In her perspective, without the burden of Ye Feng, university life will be much better. Unlike now, where she feels stuck and without any male admirers.
Ding-ling-ling! As the bell for the next class rang, the two concluded their conversation.
