webnovelfull Chapter 10 Follow Me
Chapter 10 Follow Me
Ye Yixian's subconscious stern rebuke instantly drew everyone's attention to the doorway in Class 5, and the previous murmurs abruptly ceased.
Lu Yuan was also startled by her sudden and intense reaction. He never expected that just glancing at her a couple of times would elicit such a strong reaction from her.
Embarrassed, he quickly waved his hand with a smile, calmly reassuring, "Don't overreact, the whole class is watching."
Only after Lu Yuan reminded her did Ye Yixian belatedly realize that all the students in Class 5 were craning their necks and staring at her with curiosity.
Her outburst just now, in the eyes of others, would probably lead them to make wild guesses about what Lu Yuan had done to offend her.
Ye Yixian immediately realized that her reaction was too exaggerated. Her ears burned slightly, and she subconsciously lowered her head to avoid everyone's gaze. Then, annoyed, she urged, "Stop dawdling and tell me quickly. What do you want me to do for you?"
Just then, the crisp and pleasant school bell rang, breaking the silence in the corridor.
Knowing he couldn't delay any longer, Lu Yuan smiled and said, "Wait for me at the school gate after school at noon."
"Why?" Ye Yixian was also in a hurry to get back to Class 22, but she was full of questions and couldn't understand why Lu Yuan always refused to explain.
Lu Yuan still didn't intend to reveal the truth, simply saying, "Just listen to me. You don't want to owe me a favor forever, do you?"
Ye Yixian pursed her lips, feeling that something was amiss, but the phone had already rung, and she had no time to think about it. In the end, she could only nod helplessly, her tone somewhat stubborn: "You must explain clearly when the time comes, and I'll finish this for you as soon as possible, then we'll be even."
As soon as she finished speaking, she turned around and ran quickly toward the stairwell, her back view neat and hurried.
Lu Yuan stood there, his gaze unconsciously following the direction she left, filled with reluctance, until that slender figure completely disappeared around the corner of the stairs before he slowly withdrew his gaze.
In his past life, when he was at his lowest point and had nowhere to turn, he met Ye Yixian by chance in a small restaurant.
At that time, she was already a salesperson, and he had no recollection of her, but she recognized him at a glance.
When she learned that she and Xu Lingjing were already married, a fleeting look of disappointment crossed her beautiful face.
When she learned that he was penniless and struggling to make ends meet, she did not hesitate at all. She took out the 60,000 yuan she had saved up over the years and gave it all to him.
He solemnly promised to repay the money, but she neither agreed nor objected. She simply said "Goodbye" softly, then turned and boarded the subway home, leaving in a hurry, just like now.
After that meeting, she completely disappeared from his world, and that goodbye ultimately became a final farewell.
In the countless days and nights that followed, Lu Yuan wanted to find her again. Paying back the money was no longer a priority; what he wanted most was to repay her for her selfless help during his desperate situation.
Perhaps this rebirth is Heaven's response to Lu Yuan's deep-seated obsession.
Therefore, Lu Yuan cherishes this second chance at life and doesn't want to leave any regrets.
Pulling his scattered thoughts back, Lu Yuan turned and walked into the classroom, sat back down in his seat, and devoted himself wholeheartedly to his studies.
He knew in his heart that if he wanted to give Ye Yixian a stable and good life, he had to study hard and grow into a man who was good enough to support everything as soon as possible.
During the morning break, a girl hesitated and walked up to Lu Yuan's desk, tentatively inquiring about his relationship with Ye Yixian.
It's obvious without even thinking that this person was sent by Xu Lingjing to sound out her intentions.
Xu Lingjing sat in her seat, her heart filled with awkwardness and confusion:
What's going on with Lu Yuan? Even if it's an act, why would he choose a girl with such a terrible reputation like Ye Yixian?
Xu Lingjing was a hundred times better than Ye Yixian in every way, but seeing Lu Yuan's strange attitude towards Ye Yixian, she still felt a strange sense of panic in her heart.
Faced with the girl's question, Lu Yuan simply smiled and looked up, asking instead, "What do you think my relationship with her is?"
This actually stumped the girl.
She felt from the bottom of her heart that Lu Yuan couldn't possibly have suddenly changed his mind, after all, he had been trying to please Xu Lingjing in every way just the day before yesterday.
Even if he really had to give up, with so many outstanding girls in the whole school, it wouldn't be Ye Yixian's turn.
"My brother Yuan treated Ye Yixian to dinner yesterday, it's obvious he's going to pursue her!" Gao Zhe, who was sitting to the side, always spoke without thinking, and deliberately raised his voice so that Xu Lingjing, who was not far away, could hear.
"Gao Zhe, stop joking." The girl laughed awkwardly. Everyone in the class took it as Gao Zhe's casual remark. "Everyone knows that Lu Yuan has always been in love with the school beauty, Xu, and his devotion remains unchanged."
Lu Yuan merely gave a faint twitch at the corner of his mouth, without uttering another word.
He himself was not sure if he liked Ye Yixian at this moment, but he was 100% certain that he no longer had any of the infatuation and affection he used to have for Xu Lingjing.
Instead of wasting time getting caught up in these irrelevant discussions, it's better to use that time to practice questions and catch up on any missed knowledge.
The girl who tried to get information out of her failed to obtain any useful details and could only return to her seat dejectedly.
Time always flies when you're focused on studying. A morning of classes passes in the blink of an eye, and before you know it, it's time to go home.
Lu Yuan and Gao Zhe walked out of the school gate together and saw a tall, thin figure sitting under the big banyan tree at the school gate. It was Ye Yixian.
Ye Yixian sat listlessly on the tree root, her eyes vacant. The moment she saw Lu Yuan, a strange, inexplicable emotion welled up in her heart. She immediately stood up and looked straight at him.
Lu Yuan strode forward and asked immediately, "Have you eaten?"
Ye Yixian casually put his hands in his pockets, seemingly relaxed and carefree, but in reality, he was tightly clutching the only five yuan in his pocket.
This was her food money for the whole day, and she held it tightly at all times, afraid of losing it by accident. The sweat seeping from her palms almost soaked the old, wrinkled banknote.
"Not yet, I'll go eat by myself." Ye Yixian shook her head gently, her tone carrying an inherent stubbornness, and urged again, "Stop beating around the bush, just tell me, what exactly do you need my help with?"
Lu Yuan still didn't answer directly, his gaze falling on her thin clothing, and he asked softly, "Aren't you cold?"
The Spring Festival has just passed, and the weather in Wuhan is still quite cold. Even with the sun shining, it cannot dispel the chill in your bones.
Moreover, the wind was biting cold in the early morning, and this gloomy weather was expected to continue for a long time.
Ye Yixian was only wearing a faded yellow plaid jacket that wasn't very thick, paired with a pair of washed-out jeans. A gentle breeze blew by, and the thin clothes offered no protection against the cold.
Ye Yixian's face gradually darkened, his heart filled with frustration.
Lu Yuan always evaded the question, delaying the discussion and never getting to the point, yet every word he uttered struck at her predicament.
Who in the class doesn't know that she never eats breakfast? Who doesn't know that she doesn't own a single thick piece of clothing?
The pent-up impatience finally erupted. Ye Yixian's face turned cold, and he turned to leave.
But as soon as she moved, Lu Yuan grabbed her wrist and pulled her back forcefully.
"What are you doing!" Ye Yixian was both angry and anxious. She suddenly raised her head, clenched her fists tightly, gritted her teeth and glared at him, her eyes full of anger.
Lu Yuan showed no fear. Looking at her reddened eyes, he remained calm, with a slight smile on his lips: "Don't rush, isn't this what I need your help with?"
"Then just say it!" Ye Yixian's patience was completely exhausted, and his tone was full of impatience.
"It's simple, just follow me."
After Lu Yuan finished speaking, he turned around and walked straight towards the street outside the school.
Ye Yixian rubbed her wrist, which was aching from being gripped so tightly. Looking at his back, she was full of doubts, but she still had no choice but to follow him.
Not far away, Xu Lingjing and Jiang Yiqing also walked out of the campus.
The access control at Jiangcheng No.1 Middle School is not very strict. Security guards will let you in with any reasonable excuse.
Just now, Xu Lingjing clearly saw Lu Yuan grab Ye Yixian's wrist and the two of them struggling. Her displeasure surged instantly, and her face turned terribly gloomy.
Jiang Yiqing also witnessed this scene and, sensing Xu Lingjing's anger, cautiously asked, "Lingjing, what exactly are we doing out here?"
"What else can we do? Come out for lunch. Do you want to eat cafeteria food every day?" Xu Lingjing's tone was extremely harsh. After saying that, she quickly followed in the direction Lu Yuan and Ye Yixian had left without saying another word.
Jiang Yiqing watched her retreating figure, sighed helplessly, and could only follow.