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Wei Ying is friends with Wang Lingjiao and two other girls. They are also classmates in the school called Enlightenment University, the most expensive university in Gusu city.
The girls can afford it just fine since they all come from wealthy households. But Wei Ying is the richest among all of them.
Aside from being rich, they are also popular among the boys. Especially Wei Ying, with her looks and her bright smile that can light up a whole room. She is the most intelligent and the smartest in their class as well.
The girls are currently in their 2nd year college and are entering their classroom. As Wei Ying entered the classroom, she saw one of her classmate Lan Zhan. Lan Zhan is an intelligent student, second to Wei Ying in their class. He is seated just infront of the 4 girls seats. The man is currently reading a book.
Wei Ying paused in front of him and greeted him.
" Hi Lan Zhan! Early as always, I see." She said grinning all the while. Lan Zhan looked up at her with a blank face.
Wang Lingjiao though, is not impressed and her face went sour.
" Wei Ying, I know he's handsome, intelligent and all but he's still poor! You shouldn't greet him. What if he thinks you have a crush on him or something and then he'll go ahead and take advantage of you?" she said. Wei Ying blushed at what she heard. But also angry at the same time for the bad things her friend just said about Lan Zhan.
Truth be told, Lan Zhan is poor in wealth thus he is dependent to the scholarship given by the university.
" That's right, Wei Ying! You know how poor people are. They're gonna do everything just for money. "
" Yeah. Gold diggers."
While everything is said and done, Lan Zhan kept looking at Wei Ying who wants to say something, but is always getting interrupted. Her face looking apologetic. Lan Zhan then went back to his reading and ignored all of them.
" Let's just go and take a seat Wei Ying. Aside from being poor, he also seems like a statue hahaha. Look at him. Not saying or doing anything. We'll except for reading haha"
Wei Ying got dragged as the girls laughed at Lan Zhan and they went to their seats.
The girls started talking about new clothing trends as if nothing happened. While Wei Ying kept looking at Lan Zhan's back.
After a few moments, Wang Lingjiao asked Wei Ying to buy them food before the professor arrives. Wei Ying agreed and went out.
" Wei Ying's really dumb. She really thinks we want to be friends with her. Haha" Wang Lingjiao said after Wei Ying went out.
" Yeah. If not for her popularity and money, I will never associate myself with her. "
" Agreed! I really hate how she's so full of herself."
" I know right? She even managed to seduce Jiang Cheng My prince charming " Jiao-jiao said
" But she make a very good personal maid though haha.."
The 3 girls continued to speak badly about Wei Ying. Lan Zhan who heard everything clenched his fist. He's been listening to them talk badly about Wei Ying everytime she's not around ever since the start of the semester.
Not that he likes to eavesdrop. It's just that they're behind him and they didn't even bother lowering their voices.
~~~
At lunch, Wei Ying excused herself from her friends. She just made some lame excuses and they let her go after she served them their lunch from the cafeteria.
Wei Ying skipped as she look around for a certain someone. When she saw the person, she smiled widely and run towards him.
The person is currently sitting under a tree reading a book. Wei Ying frowned and thought ' Did he already ate lunch?' She shook her head and painted a smile on her face.
" Lan Zhan!"
The man looked up at her.
" Have you eaten lunch?"
Lan Zhan didn't reply. He just looked down to continue his reading.
Wei Ying actually felt bad. ' I get to have everything that I want and everything I like. Yet Lan Zhan can't even eat his lunch. Sigh. '
" Not yet ? Wait, let me get something for you." Wei Ying said then opened her bag. She get some snacks from it.
Her mother likes to put many snacks in her bag because according to her, her baby Wei Ying is so thin thus she needs to eat more. Wei Ying just blushes and replies ' Mom! I'm not a baby anymore! And I'm not that thin!'
But Wei Ying takes the snacks to school anyways. She didn't know, it'll come in handy. Like now. She's thankful she did.
" No need. " Lan Zhan replied, not looking up. But Wei Ying sat beside him and offered him the food.
" Don't be like that, Lan zhan. You should eat! Let's eat together. Here."
Lan Zhan looked beside him. At her. He saw her extending her hand that is currently holding a Goya white chocolate. It is big in size.
" Did you not eat with them?"
" Them ? Ah, my friends? No. Here." she said and put the chocolate above the book that he's holding. Lan Zhan looked at the chocolate.
" You have to accept that Lan Zhan or else I'll throw that away! " she said threatening him. Wei Ying actually wouldn't throw it away. She just said it cause Lan Zhan looked like he wants to return it to her. And according to Lan Zhan's personality, he doesn't like to waste food...right?
Lan Zhan frowned and said " Wasting food is bad."
Wei Ying grinned feeling triumphant.
" That's right! So you should accept it. Pick one! Eat that or you give that back to me and I'll throw it away."
Lan Zhan sighs, "Thank you."
" You're welcome, Lan Zhan!" she said grinning and they started to eat.
They went silent for a moment then Lan Zhan spoke after chewing and swallowing his food.
" Why ?"
Wei Ying looked at him.
" Hm?
" Why are you here?"
Truth be told, even though Wei Ying greets Lan Zhan in their classroom, they never really speak with each other unless there's group activities or projects. Lan Zhan can't help but be surprised at her sudden approach even though he seems unsurprised on the outside.
" Ah.. Haha" Wei Ying scratched her face lightly. " Uhmm. Actually I want to apologize. You know. For what my friends said earlier. They shouldn't have said those things. It's not like they know who you are anyway. "
" It is fine. Not your fault."
"I know. I still feel responsible. They're my friends after all.' Wei Ying said grinning at him.
' You're too kind for your own good, Wei Ying. ' Lan Zhan thought as he went and continued reading.
~~~
" Lan Zhan? Why are you here? Shouldn't you be at your part time job now? Did you wait long?" Jiang Cheng said as he approached Lan Zhan who is standing outside the student council room after school.
Jiang Cheng is Lan Zhan's friend since highschool. He came from a wealthy family and is a part of the student council same with Wei Ying and her 3 friends.
" Not long. "
" Let me just get my bag in my room and then we'll talk. "
~~
Wei Ying got out from the Student council room together with her friends. She turned and saw Lan Zhan walking together with Jiang Cheng then she frowned.
~~~
" You should really let me buy you a phone. What if the meeting took longer than it did? Are you just gonna stand there like a statue all day?" Jiang Cheng said as he gathered his things and put it inside his bag.
Lan Zhan shakes his head frowning.
" Tsk. Why are you so stubborn? It's not as if a phone's that expensive. Whatever. Let's go to a cafe and talk there. "
" No. This will be quick. "
Jiang Cheng scowled and crossed his arm.
" Fine. What is it?"
" You have a crush on Wei Ying."
Jiang Cheng blushes fiercely.
" What of it? You already know about it. Are you just here to tease me? As****e"
Lan Zhan didn't smile or anything but his eyes are twinkling.
" What??"
" Your princess needs help. "
~~~
Jiang Cheng is seen standing in the broadcasting room. He's waiting for someone.
A few moments the door opened and Wang Lingjiao entered. Jiang Cheng pressed a button behind him and put on his wonderful smile. So different from his usual scowl.
" Jiang Cheng." she said smiling widely and slowly walked towards him.
" Wow, I thought it was some kind of prank when I read that letter signed by you."
" Well, someone told me you like me. I was so happy when I heard it and decided to reach out to you as soon as possible."
" Really? " she asked delighted and reached out to hold his arm. " I thought you like Wei Ying, just like what the rumors says. And that I don't stand a chance. "
" Wei Ying? No. It is you that I like. " He said cupping her left cheek.
" You've made the right choice my Jiang Cheng. I'm definitely better than her. " she said smirking.
" Aren't you friends with her? You shouldn't compete with your friends."
" Friends? With her ? Hah! No. I don't even like her! She's so full of herself just because she's beautiful and she's got money. I hate her even more when I saw you one time giving her attention. But it's fine. She make a good personal maid anyway haha. So eager to fit in our group, following our orders. So pathetic !"
Jiang Cheng clenched his fist and forced a smile.
" So that is how you see her?"
" Yes! That absolute bitch. Trying to bewitch every boy she meets. " She said scowling.
" I see. So this is who you really are."
Wang Lingjiao looked up at him when she heard the cold tone in his voice.
" Jiang Chen.."
" You know what I don't like the most? It's fake people like you. "
" What? Jiang Cheng are you saying you don't like me now? Wait, you can't take back what you said! You said you like me! And I like you too! I like you ever since I met you!"
" I like you? Well guess what Jiao jiao. Your first thought is right. Me liking you? Is just a prank. For I will never ever like a woman with the likes of you. "
" You don't like me? Then why did you ask for me to be here??"
" Isn't it obvious? "
" What?"
" Jiao-jiao, you do know that this is a broadcasting room right? "
Wang Lingjiao's eyes widen feeling frightened.
" Don't tell me.. "
Jiang Cheng smiled sardonically at her.
" You! As*****!" she said angrily, her tears falling and slapped him. Then she run towards the door to go out.
~~~~
Wei Ying who is standing outside the broadcasting room clenched her fist. Her face is blank. The door opened revealing an angry, crying Wang lingjiao. Wang Lingjiao became even more angry when she saw Wei Ying and tried to push her but Wei Ying hold both of her arm to stop her.
" Let go of me you bitch! " She said angrily and struggled. Wei Ying then let go of her then she fell to the floor on her own, due to her loosing her balance.
" Arghhhh you're such a bitch Wei Ying! I hope you die! " she said standing up then run away. Wei Ying looked at her back then heard a whistle. She turned towards the sound.
" You're quite strong for your petite figure." Jiang Cheng said approaching her from the broadcasting room.
Truth be told, Wei Ying is thinner than Wang Lingjiao.
" Did you turn off the mic?"
" Ha? Ah yes. I did why.. Aw! Why did you punch me ?!"
" I can't punch her even if I want to" she said and smiled widely.
" So you punched me instead?"
" Haha By the way, thanks! Because of what you did, I finally know what she thinks of me."
" Don't thank me. It wasn't my idea. I'm just the actor. "
" If not you.. then who?"
~~~~
" Alright. I'll do it."
" Don't tell her."
" Who? Wei Ying? About what?"
"It was me."
"Don't tell her it was you who is the mastermind of this plan? But why? "
" This is your chance."
" What chance? To impress her?"
"Mn." Lan Zhan replied his eyes twinkling.
~~~~
Jiang Cheng smiled and shook his head. ' As****e. As if I'd do that.'
Wei Ying looks at him frowning.
" Uie Jiang cheng! You haven't gone crazy, are you? "
" No. "
" So, who was it?"
" Lan Zhan."
Wei Ying blush hearing that. 'Lan Zhan?! My classmate, that handsome that super quite boy, who's eyes are amber in color? That Lan Zhan who never does anything but read his book?! That Lan Zhan who has..."
" Yes yes. That Lan Zhan."
" Are you two friends? I saw you two yesterday walking together. "
" Yes. We've been friends since highschool."
" Highschool?! Okay. Okay but why would he do that? I mean the whole thing.."
" Why don't you ask him then? "
" That is a good idea! Bye Jiang Cheng! "
With that she run happily.
' I can't not tell her. Not when she looks so happy knowing it was you who plan this whole thing for her. As*****' Jiang Cheng thought even though his heart is aching.
Ever since Jiang Cheng saw Wei Ying that fateful morning, first day of being a college student, he already started to have crush on her. And since he has feelings for her, he would always look at her whenever he can.
And because he looks at her, he found out who was able to get her attention. It was his friend. Lan Zhan. He found it out in the first half of the first sem, first year in college.
Everytime Lan Zhan is in the vicinity, Wei Ying would look at him and she would always have this smile that's not her usual everyday smile.
She even shone brightly one day. That was during the start of the first semester in the 2nd year. The reason about why? Well, he found out that Lan Zhan became classmates with Wei Ying, as Lan Zhan teased him about how he should help him become his wingman in his own Lan Zhan way.
He disagreed of course. Told Lan Zhan not to bother. But then he was actually surprised when Lan Zhan told him about the broadcasting plan. He agreed with Lan Zhan and did it for Wei Ying's sake. Not because he wants to impress her. He was just so angry when he heard from Lan Zhan how that Wang Lingjiao bitch badmouths her.
~~~~
Lan Zhan is in the library studying in advance for the next class. It's their vacant time so here he is after hearing the broadcast from earlier. He can't help but be impressed at his friend.
He kept on reading until he heard a voice.
" Is this seat taken?" he perked up. The owner of the voice is Wei Ying. She is smiling brightly as always.
" No." He said then went back to studying.
" I'll take it then!" she said then sat down.
The two are silent for a moment then Wei Ying spoke.
" Are you not concerned for me at all?"
Lan Zhan looked up at her, confused at what he just heard. Though his face is still blank. He saw her blushing red. Is she sick?
" It's impossible not to hear the broadcasting earlier. Surely you have heard it."
Ah that. " Condolence."
" Condolence for what Lan Zhan?"
" On your friendship."
" On my friend..Wha hahahahaha" Wei Ying said and burst out laughing.
The librarian warned them to tone it down. Lan Zhan looked at the librarian apologetically.
" Tone it down. " he told Wei Ying though he also have that mischievous twinkle in his eyes.
" Hahaha! I didn't know you're funny, Lan Zhan. I should have really befriended you early. Now enough of this! Why don't you tell me the reason why you made Jiang Cheng do the entire broadcasting charade hmm?" she said smirking.
Lan Zhan was surprised hearing that. "You! He told you?"
" Yeah He told me. Why would he not? Nevermind that! Just tell me why you did it."
Lan Zhan sighed and told her everything Wang Lingjiao and her friends said. Wei Ying's face saddened.
" I see. I thought it was just Wang Lingjiao. I didn't know it was all of them who thinks of me that way. "
" Apologies. I should have done something earlier."
" No. It's fine. It's not your fault. It was me who believed with all of my heart that they want to be friends with me anyway. Thank you very much, Lan Zhan! I really appreciate what you've done for me. " she said with a shy smile while blushing.
After that, Wei Ying and Lan Zhan became friends. They also hang out with Jiang Cheng if he can join them since they're not classmates with him and they have different schedules.
~~~
Lan Zhan and Wei Ying became more closer than ever as the time passed by. They are 3rd year students now. They're still not classmates with Jiang Cheng though.
Last Christmas Wei Ying gifted Lan Zhan a cellphone since she learned from Jiang Cheng that Lan Zhan will never let him buy him a phone. While Jiang Cheng gifted Lan Zhan a laptop.
" Okay! Since he will not let us buy him a phone, I should just give the phone to him as a present this Christmas! Surely he'll never return a gift right?"
" Wei Ying, you are a genius! Why did I never thought of it that way before?" Jiang Cheng said quite devastated.
" Hahaha"
" Okay, you buy him a phone. I'll buy him a laptop! "
" Waaahh! Why, If that's how you want it, I'll just buy him the mosssst expensive phone!"
" Well, may the most expensive present win!"
" Deal!"
So Lan Zhan can't do anything but accept their gifts. They didn't escape the reprimand though when Lan Zhan learned how expensive the gadgets he received are.
" Don't do this again."
" Yes sir!" the two said in unison and saluted playfully. Lan Zhan shakes his head smiling at them.
But then recently, Wei Ying noticed that Lan Zhan have been avoiding her. Even Jiang Cheng noticed it. He still talks to her but it's limited. It's as though they're some kind of groupmates in a group project. It's like they're back to square one. Like the times before they became close friends.
~~~~~
" Zhan-zhan he played me again! He's the 3rd one this year. Is there someone out there who will love me for me?" Nie Huaisang said then dramatically lay on her stomach in Lan Zhan's small but comfortable bed. Her face hidden from view. She's wearing a green tube as her upper wear her cleavage and thin belly on display. While a very short green shorts down below, her skinny white legs on display.
Nie Huaisang is Lan Zhan's childhood friend. She just came back from the United states. She went in Lan Zhan's apartment after she had a fight with her older brother. It's been a week since her arrival.
"Can't blame them. " Lan Zhan replied as he flipped a page of a book he is reading. He is sitting on the floor in lotus position.
Nie Huaisang immediately sat in lotus position as she heard the words.
" What does that mean?" she asked narrowing her eyes at her friend.
" You display yourself like a sexy barbie doll.They can't help but think.." Lan Zhan replied not finishing his sentence.
" What? Think of me as a mere plaything? Lan Zhan, I thought you're on my side? Why does it sound like you agree with them?"
" I am."
" You're on their side?!"
" Your side. "
" Hmmp! Then what are you trying to tell me then?"
" You can't expect others to value and respect you if you can't do the same for yourself first. "
" What does that mean?? "
Lan Zhan just looked at her from head down. Nie Huaisang felt self conscious all of a sudden at the stare.
" It's trending! Everybody's wearing something like this. Isn't it normal? " she said then crossed her arms.
" Prostution is normal? I see. Apologies. Not informed." He said then continued reading. It's a wonder how he can still concentrate on it.
" Lan Zhan!!! You're getting so rude! Are you calling me a prostitute?! Just because of what I wear? Well, prostitutes does wear something so short but! But! That doesn't give you the right to call me prostitute!" she said puffing in slight anger.
" Then start wearing something that states 'I respect and value myself' not something that states ' Please fu** me.. ' "
" Stop ! Stop, Lan Zhan! I get it! I get it Arghhh! How are you my bestfriend again? Seriously who wants a bestfriend this rude?" Nie Huaisang said and laid with her back on the bed this time.
" Not rude. Just telling the truth." Lan Zhan replied his eyes are twinkling.
" Yeah right! Whatever. Sigh. I cannot promise but.. I'll try. I guess."
Lan Zhan smiled a bit and he stand up from where he was sitting. Huaisang raised her upper body and looked at him.
" Where are you going?"
"Grocery. "
" Let me go with you then!" She said and stand up. Lan Zhan looked at her.
" What?"
" Still wearing that?"
" Ah you want me to start now? But.. All my clothes are like this.. Oh wait! Let me borrow your shirt then! Surely it's bigger and it'll cover me just fine. "
~~~~~
Wei Ying can't take it anymore. She decided to go to Lan Zhan's house to speak with him. She kept on thinking that maybe, he's just busy with his part time job. But still. She can't help thinking of the possibility that Lan Zhan's really ignoring her.
She's currently driving her car. As she drove, she noticed Lan Zhan from a far. He's currently walking and he's not alone. Her heart ached.
Wei Ying parked the car to the side and went out. When she went out, she saw Lan Zhan stopped with his companion.
He's looking at me. He must have recognized my car. Wei Ying thought.
" Lan Zhan! It's been a while! This is?" Wei Ying said as she went close to them. Keeping a bright smile, she looked at the woman with him and her heart ached even more as she saw what she was wearing.
It was the sweater he gave Lan Zhan one time they went shopping. A sky blue sweater she picked for Lan Zhan since it reminded her so much of him.
" Hi! I'm Nie Huaisang! And you are?" Nie Huaisang said smiling widely. She's so pretty. I wanna ruin her face.
" I'm Wei Ying. Nice to meet you! I see now why Lan Zhan seems busy these days. You're his gf right? I thought he's working too hard in his part time job again. Just wanna check on him. You should keep a close eye on him! Your boyfriend is a hard worker l tell you. The last time I came here, he got a very high fever. Me and Jiang Cheng have to switch places in looking after him.''
" Jiang Cheng?"
" Yes! He's my and Lan Zhan's friend. Uhmm. So let me not keep you any longer! I'm just really here for that. Nice meeting you again, Huaisang! Bye to the two of you!" with that, Wei Ying walked a bit fast towards her car.
" Well, that went.. Lan Zhan, why did you let her think were in a relationship? She looked hurt. Aren't you gonna go after her?"
Lan Zhan looks at her incredulously.
" Jiang Cheng. Really? " Lan zhan stated ignoring her question and continued to walk towards the direction of the grocery store.
" I just asked! Hey, Lan Zhan! Don't try to change the topic hey!"
~~
At school the next day, Wei Ying is absent. The next day, and the next day too. Lan Zhan is getting worried but he didn't text or called Wei Ying. Not even visit her at her house even though he have been there multiple times to count.
~~~
Jiang Cheng can't take any of this anymore. His friends are suffering for only God knows what! Even though he sees how they love each other so much. Surely, more than that of a friend. His phone vibrated. He received a text.
Afterwards, he went to find Lan Zhan to speak to him. He saw him sitting at his usual spot. Under the tree reading as usual. As*****. He scowled.
" Lan Zhan."
The bastard just nodded and read some more. Jiang Cheng scowled and sat beside him. He pulled out his phone and pressed a button.
~~~
Wei Ying is laying in her bed looking at the ceiling. Her face is full of dried tears. It's been 4 days since that hurtful day he met Lan Zhan and his girlfriend.
He didn't even bothered texting or calling her in all her days of absence at school. Usually, he would send simple greetings. Simple ' are you okay?' 'Sick? Get well soon.' when he's busy with his part time job and cant come to check on her. But now. Nothing.
Just because he had a girlfriend, he just forget me like that?! Is our friendship so shallow that he just tossed it away like it was nothing? She thought clenching her fist.
" I hate you, Lan Zhaannn!" she shouted.
She went silent for a bit until she heard a knock on her door.
" Mom, I'm not hungry!"
" A friend came to see you A-ying! Don't be rude! "
Wei Ying frowned and get up to open her door. She saw her mom. And Lan Zhan's girlfriend.. What is she doing here?
"Nie Huaisang?"
"Hi Wei Ying!"
"I'll leave you two alone. I'll ask Nana to bring you two snacks. " then her mom went and leave them alone.
Nie Huaisang entered her room then she sat and lay on her bed. Wei Ying became irritated. Who does she think she is? She can't remember being so familiar with her..
"Nie Huaisang, why are you here? Something happened?" She asks trying not to be unreasonable.
" Hmm. Your bed is comfy! "
"Sorry for my room. I know it's a mess. Did something happened to Lan Zhan?"
" No. Nothing happened. The reason why I'm here is to clear a misunderstanding."
"Misunderstanding?"
"Yes. Lan Zhan is not my boyfriend, okay? Lan Zhan and I, were just childhood friends! Nothing more! "
Wei Ying hates to admit that she is so relieved to hear that. "B-But why did you wear his sweater?"
" For your information Wei Ying a friend does borrow their friends clothes! I think you know that but then because of jealousy, the knowledge flew out of your head. That is why I think you must have thought we just finished having sex that day since I was wearing his sweater. hahaha"
Wei Ying blushes feeling ashamed because she got it right. "W-What does that have to do with me? It's not like I'm his girlfriend or anything.. I'm in no position to get jealous of you or anyone Lan Zhan is with."
" I contacted Jiang Cheng. I got his number from Lan Zhan's phone. We met and he told me everything. About you and Lan Zhan. How you have feelings for him."
"W-What are you talking about?? What f-feelings??"
"Aiyo, you don't need to hid it, Wei Ying. I saw how hurt you are seeing us together the other day. And from what I heard from Jiang Cheng it is clear that you really like Lan Zhan a lot!"
Wei Ying gave up and sit beside the other. Sigh. "Am I really that obvious? Even Jiang Cheng knew. Fine. Whatever. But it's not like he will like me back."
"Er.. I didn't know you're dense, Wei Ying. Well then let me tell you something. Did you know, Lan Zhan didn't want me to wear that sweater? He told me to pick something else. At that time I thought why he would be so adamant on not letting me wear it. Lan Zhan always lets me share what he has with me before. But now he can't even let me wear that one sweater! I think I understand now. The sweater, you gave it to him did you?"
The other was surprised. "Yes I gave it to him."
" Thought so! Actually, it's my fault. I liked the sweater so I did my best to run outside his apartment quickly so that he'll have no choice but to let me wear it. And you know the rest. "
Wei Ying suddenly felt breathless hearing that. " B-But it might just be the sweater. Not that he really likes me. After all, he lets me think that you're his girlfriend at that time. He didn't even clear up the misunderstanding."
Nie Huaisang sighed. "Okay, if you're not convinced maybe you will be after this. Jiang Cheng and I have a plan."
" What plan? "
"We, dear Wei Ying, are gonna eavesdrop on a conversation. Alright! He's calling now! I'll answer it and put us on mute. "
The two girls went silent and listened.
' Are you not gonna visit her? You don't seem worried for her at all' the girls heard Jiang cheng's voice on the other line.
' How is she? Still sick?' it was Lan Zhan's voice this time.
~~~~
" Why don't you visit her and find it out yourself?"
Lan Zhan ignored him and flipped a page.
Jiang Cheng shook his head.
" Why are you acting like this? You even made her believe you had a girlfriend. "
" What if its not make believe? "
" Don't lie to me, Lan Zhan. Your childhood friend told me herself."
" Nie Huaisang? She told you? When?"
" Doesn't matter. Just what is going on Lan Zhan ? Do you know Wei Ying's hurting about your treatment towards her?"
" I know. "
" Then why do this??"
"It doesn't matter. "
" Huh?? Are you just gonna ignore her for the rest of your life then? What's your reason? If you can't tell her, then at least tell me! I won't tell her. I promise! "
Lan Zhan looked incredulously at him.
" What? It's true! She's leaving out of the country tomorrow anyway. You know her. Once she made up her mind, nothing will be able to change it. Whatever that would be. So what's the point of me telling her about it ? "
"She's leaving?"
"Look at you, you're about to cry. Haha"
~~~~
' Who's crying? You are. You're the one who's had a long time crush on her since first year college. '
Wei Ying's eyes widen at what she heard. Jiang Cheng has a crush on me? Nie Huaisang on the other hand teases her.
' Hmmp. It's just a crush at first sight and infatuation on the following year on my part! It was not me who fell in love with her at first sight then pine for her silently. Stop denying it Lan Zhan! I know you love her more than a friend. I got it confirmed when you made a plan about the broadcasting charade from the past. You never cared about anything in your life before aside from academics and your part time jobs, but for Wei Ying, you let yourself be late for your part time job just to speak to me about the saving her from her fake friends plan.'
Wei Ying's heart beats fast. S-So, he really likes me?
'Can't blame you though if you didn't realized your feelings sooner in the past, since, you've never loved anyone like that before.'
' Is that why you told her it was me?'
' Yeah as*****. So mind telling me what's stopping you from confessing to her now? And why you kept on pushing me to be with her even when both of us can see who she really loves? What's your problem huh?'
There was silence for a bit. They heard a flip. Maybe it was Lan Zhan flipping a page on his book again.
' That was the problem.'
' What is ?'
' It should be you.'
' Huh?'
' She should have just fell for you. Why me?'
' Why not you?? Lan Zhan I promise, I wanna strangle you right now!'
Wei Ying and Huaisang can't help but agree with Jiang Cheng.
' Are you on your insecurity mode these days? What' s gotten you insecure? '
' No. Not that. I... She's better off. Without me.'
' Why? '
' Sigh. We're living in different worlds. I'm..'
' What? Are you gonna say the same drama line of ' Im poor, she's rich. Can't let her suffer with me?' Don't give me that, Lan Zhan!'
They heard a puff of breath. Surely its Lan Zhan.
" Shocks it's that again I see! Did someone in your household threaten him Wei Ying?" Huaisang asked.
'I know it's cliche. But this is real world. I wont live in fantasy, Jiang Cheng.'
' Well good luck, Lan Zhan! Let's see if Wei Ying has the same thoughts! Don't glare at me. It was your childhood friends idea to let Wei Ying hear you live. Just like what you did to Wang Ling jiao. Not on the broadcast room but on the phone! Hahaha You've been prank-' It seems like there 's a war going on the other side.
Then the call ended.
Wei Ying wore a sinister smile on her face. Nie Huaisang prepared herself to lit a candle for her childhood friend.
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Lan Zhan sat in a chair close to his window. He was looking outside letting the air caress his face. He already ate dinner. Nie Huaisang said she's gonna stay at a friends house so she told him not to wait for her.
She and Jiang Cheng the traitors. They really collaborated against him. Sigh.
Knock knock knock.
I hope it's not her. Please let it not be her. He thought.
He went and opened the door. Not his lucky day huh. Now he realized exactly why Nie Huaisang chose this day specifically to stay at a friends house. He should have known better.
Wei Ying is standing outside. Her face is blank.
" Wei Ying. "
Wei Ying stepped inside slowly and began attacking him with her fist. She punch him in the face then started punching his chest.
" How dare you! How dare you do that to me! How did I fell in love with an as***** like you? I never agreed with Jiang Cheng calling you as***** but today I have to agree with him! You..." she said and continued to say some profanities at Lan Zhan while continuing to punch him. Lan Zhan let her until he decided to just hug her.
Wei Ying struggled a bit then she let Lan Zhan hug her. She put her forehead on his right shoulder.
"* Sob* Who cares about you being poor? I never cared about that! *Sob* Don't throw away what we have just because you lack money! I need you, I want you , not money!"
" Wei Ying, enough of the profanities."
" No! I've listened to you for years and did not cuss infront of you! But now you can't stop me! You as***** who do you think you are to decide what's the best for me??" she said then started to struggle again but Lan Zhan is stronger than her.
Wei Ying's knees felt weak so she became out of control of it and suddenly fell and Lan Zhan went with her. So now they are hugging and sitting on the floor. Well Lan Zhan is hugging her while Wei Ying is locked in his arms.
They went silent for a bit then Wei Ying spoke.
" Say something, Lan Zhan."
Sigh. " Easy for you to say now. "
" What?" Wei ying asked and pulled to look at him. Lan Zhan let him. But they're still close.
" In the long run you'll realize.. you want someone who can support you well. Financially. Not vice versa. " he stated cupping her cheeks and wipe her tears with his thumb.
Wei Ying snorted.
" Jiang Cheng's right. You're really in an insecurity mode. Aiya Lan Zhan! What do I do with you? I can't even get mad at you for long." Wei Ying said and hugged Lan Zhan tight snuggling her head on his chest.
" Wei Ying. "
" You smell really nice, Lan Zhan. I've been wanting to hug you and smell you like this ever since I saw you. That was in the 1st semester during 1st year. You were just there sitting, reading a book. Looking so precious. I even felt that a song played in my mind as I looked at you. Just like in dramas. Haha"
"T-That long? "
Wei Ying pulls away to look up at him again.
" Yes! Ever since that day, I would look around to get a glimpse of you. It brighten up my day when I did see you. And become disappointed when I can't.
On the 2nd year, we became classmates. I became so happy I didn't know what to do with myself, so I decided to just go ahead and greet you when I saw you on the front row on the last column on the first seat. Then I learned your name.. "
" Wei Ying what..." Lan Zhan started but Wei Ying put an index finger in the middle of his mouth to stop him from speaking further.
" I'm not finished yet! So you see Lan Zhan, I've liked you before even when I just saw you sitting there. You didn't give me anything, didn't say anything, didn't do anything. By simply seeing you breathe and alive, it's enough for me to like you. Enough for me to want you. And in the times we spend together, you're enough for me to love you. It is you. Not the state of you. Not what you have. Not what you don't have. Not what you can give or what you cant give. So please Lan zhan.." Wei Ying let a tear fell down her cheek. " Don't give up on me. Please. Just the thought of never seeing you again scares me so much.."
Lan Zhan went and hug her tightly. "I'm sorry. I apologize, Wei Ying. I was so busy thinking of myself. I didn't see how much you're hurting." Lan Zhan said his eyes are teary as well.
Wei Ying shook her head, pulled away again to look up at him and cupped his cheeks.
"Don't apologize. I understand. But next time Lan Zhan, please just tell me directly what you're thinking, okay? No matter how silly you think it would be. Don't keep me in the dark please.. yeah?"
" Mn. Thank you Wei Ying."
The other sighed and hug him once more. "I'm glad were okay now. So.. are like together now?"
Lan Zhan smiles. "If Wei Ying will have me."
Wei Ying immediately look at him. "Of course! I would like that very much. Thank you, Lan Zhan! Ahh, I can't believe this is finally happening."
Lan Zhan smiles once more and kisses her forehead.
The other pout. "Lan Zhan, why on the forehead? Kiss me properly, come on." She says referring to kissing on the lips.
"No. On our wedding day."
"What?? Lan Zhan nooooo!"