Revenge on the Ruthless CEO - Chapter 66 - Killing Two Birds with One Stone

Murong Xiaowei said, “Mu Lan didn’t mean to argue with you. She had a disagreement with Tian Yuan for some reason, and she’s not feeling great about it. Please try to understand her.”

Yu Xin thought for a moment and said, “Well, I also had a part in this. I need to apologize to her.”

Murong Xiaowei nodded, “Yes, you’re all good friends, and you can talk things through.”

Yu Xin nodded in agreement and said, “I understand. Class is about to start. Let’s go in.”

As Mu Lan walked, she was so angry that she stomped on the lawn. “This Yu Xin, how could she say such things about me?”

Qingmei caught up with her and said, “Mu Lan, don’t be mad at Yu Xin. She didn’t mean it.”

Mu Lan replied, “She didn’t mean it? She did it on purpose.”

Mu Lan and Qingmei had been friends for years. If Yu Xin really wasn’t the type to hold grudges, why bring it up now? Was it on purpose?

Qingmei said, “Mu Lan, don’t you know Yu Xin? She’s not someone who randomly talks about others like that.”

Mu Lan retorted, “If she’s not that person, I am. Okay?”

Qingmei asked, “Mu Lan, have you fallen in love with Song Yan? Is that why you argued with Yu Xin when she brought him up?”

Mu Lan hesitated for a moment and then said, “That’s ridiculous. How could I like that bookworm Song Yan? It was his earnest pursuit that made me reluctantly accept him.”

Qingmei sighed and said, “Mu Lan, we’ve grown up together as good friends. We can’t think about abandoning our friendship just because of some love issues. Friendship and family are the most precious things.”

Hearing this, Mu Lan realized she might have gone too far today.

Mu Lan anxiously asked, “Qingmei, do you think Yu Xin is really mad at me?”

Qingmei noticed that Mu Lan still cared about Yu Xin, so she said, “She won’t be. We are friends, and friends don’t hold grudges.”

Mu Lan said, “I was indeed wrong today. I need to apologize to her personally this afternoon and ask for her forgiveness.”

Qingmei said, “Mu Lan, you’re not feeling great either. Breaking up not long after starting a relationship is hard on anyone. If you feel upset, you can always talk to me.”

Mu Lan thought for a moment and decided to tell her, “I didn’t expect Song Yan to be like that. He started a fight with me just because he heard I had a boyfriend before.”

Qingmei said, “He’s upset over something like that? That’s absurd. These days, who hasn’t had a few relationships?”

Mu Lan said, “Qingmei, you’re the only one who understands me. In a fit of anger, I argued with him about that same old issue. I was so upset that I suggested breaking up, and he didn’t even try to appease me. He actually agreed to break up.”

Qingmei understandingly said, “He really did take things too far. If it were me, I’d give him a good scolding.”

Mu Lan said, “Qingmei, I’m not even his wife. We’re not that close, so why does he get so worked up just hearing I’ve had a boyfriend?”

Qingmei reassured, “Mu Lan, don’t get upset. It’s not good for your health.”

Mu Lan replied, “I’m not angry. He’s not worth it. I just don’t want to see him anymore.”

Qingmei said, “That might be tricky. We do go to the same school, so you’ll probably run into him.”

Mu Lan said, “That’s fine. I’ll just pretend not to know him as long as we don’t talk. Anyway, I don’t like him anymore-actually, I never did.”

Qingmei concluded, “I hope that’s true. Mu Lan, let’s go, class is starting soon.” “Got it.” Mu Lan and Qingmei headed towards the classroom.

After another class, Feng Yanxin saw Murong Xiaowei, who had recovered, and walked over with a smile.

Seeing Murong Xiaowei so focused on her studies, Feng Yanxin said, “You’re already working so hard, even though you just recovered from your injury?”

Murong Xiaowei looked up and said, “What? I hurt my foot, not my brain. Studying a bit is no problem.”

Feng Yanxin said, “You’re right. If you need any help with your studies, feel free to ask me. I’ll help if I can.”

Murong Xiaowei gave a sweet smile and said, “Sure, if I don’t understand something, you’ll be the first I ask. Thanks in advance.”

She found it intriguing that whenever Feng Yanxin was near her, she felt cared for and protected.

This feeling was different from the anxious and excited feeling she got when Yin Zhichen was near, which also made her heart race.

Feng Yanxin smiled and said, “Well, if there’s nothing else, I’ll be going.”

“Wait,” Murong Xiaowei stood up, “Can I treat you to lunch today? To thank you for taking me to the hospital.”

Feng Yanxin said, “I told you we’re friends. Helping each other is what friends do; no need to be so formal.”

Murong Xiaowei replied, “Don’t say that. Even friends should be thanked for their help. It’s my habit to treat those who’ve helped me to a meal. Please, just agree, even if it’s reluctantly!”

Feng Yanxin was touched by her sincerity and said, “Alright! I’ll reluctantly agree. Does this mean I can order anything and as much as I want?”

Murong Xiaowei, a bit concerned, said, “Sure, just order what you can eat. Don’t worry about the cost.”

Feng Yanxin, intrigued, asked, “Are you afraid I’ll order too much and leave you unable to pay the bill?”

Murong Xiaowei replied, “That’s not it. I’m just worried you’ll order too much and won’t be able to finish it, which would be such a waste.”

Feng Yanxin suddenly understood, “Oh, I see. I thought you were worried you didn’t have enough money for a fancy meal.”

Murong Xiaowei playfully stuck out her tongue and said, “Do I look like that kind of person? It’s just a meal; there’s no need to order everything on the menu.”

Feng Yanxin said, “I never said I’d order everything. It’s not fair to accuse me of that.”

Murong Xiaowei said, “Oh, good. I’m glad you’re not like that. I thought all you rich kids were all about extravagance.”

Feng Yanxin said, “Not at all. Anyway, I’ll wait for you after class for that meal.”

Meanwhile, Yin Zhichen was playing basketball on the court. After the game, a shy student approached him with a love letter.

Yin Zhichen didn’t even glance at the letter or the girl. The girl sweetly said, “Senior, I wrote this letter for you.”

Yin Zhichen said, “I think I haven’t told you that I already have someone I like. Please don’t give me these silly things again, alright?”

Hearing this, the girl left, visibly hurt.

Wu Bingbing, who had witnessed everything, walked over and said, “Handsome guys always get attention wherever they go.”

Seeing it was her, Yin Zhichen said, “Wu Bingbing, what brings you here?”

Wu Bingbing stood in front of him and said, “What I want to do now is pursue you. Let me responsibly tell you that I’ve fallen for you.”

Yin Zhichen said, “You must be joking, right? I’ve already said I have someone I like.”

Wu Bingbing said, “If I recall correctly, you mentioned that the person you like hasn’t accepted you yet. I’ll make you fall for me before she does.”

Yin Zhichen said, “You’re awfully confident for a newcomer. Let me responsibly tell you, I only like two women.”

Wu Bingbing asked, “I’d love to hear who those two women you like are.”

Yin Zhichen said, “The first would be my mother, of course. The second is the girl I like. You can’t possibly be the former, and as for the latter, your chances are only about 10%. Still confident about chasing me?”

Wu Bingbing, full of confidence, replied, “Absolutely. Whether it’s 0.1% or 0.0%, I’ll make you fall for me willingly.”

As long as Yin Zhichen’s affection wasn’t for Murong Xiaowei, she was prepared to do whatever it took to win him over.

Yin Zhichen said, “Don’t get too confident. The higher your confidence, the greater the chance you might get hurt.”

Wu Bingbing, undeterred, responded, “I’m not afraid of getting hurt. When it comes to those familiar words, I’ll ensure they stay far away from me.”

Yin Zhichen noted, “I can tell you’re more mature than most at our school. Did you repeat several grades before getting in here?”

Wu Bingbing replied, “What’s that supposed to mean? Are you worried I’m not smart or that I might be older than you?”

Yin Zhichen said, “Anyone would ponder these questions, right?”

Wu Bingbing replied, “That’s nothing to worry about. If I’m not smart, you could easily trick me, and I wouldn’t suspect a thing. As for age, if I’m older, it’s no big deal. I could teach you a thing or two about love-it’s a win-win.”

Yin Zhichen said, “So, you’re implying I don’t have a choice and should simply agree?”

Wu Bingbing said, “Exactly. Make a decision you won’t regret.”

Yin Zhichen said, “You’ve only known me for a few days. Are you sure you know me well enough?”

Wu Bingbing said, “For now, we don’t need to know everything about each other. We can do that when we officially start dating.”

Yin Zhichen said, “After all you’ve said, am I supposed to give you an answer?”

Wu Bingbing said, “That’s what I’ve been waiting for. Please give me your answer.”

Yin Zhichen said, “I already have someone I like, so, Miss, I won’t be dating you. This is the most I’ve ever had to reject someone, and I hope it’ll be my last.”

Yin Zhichen walked away, dribbling his basketball. Wu Bingbing watched his retreating figure and said, “I like someone that cool.”

Meanwhile, Song Yan sat on the bleachers, feeling uneasy. Zuo Zhengqiao, sitting next to him, picked up on his mood.

So, he said, “Song Yan, did you and your Mu Lan break up already?”

Song Yan, extremely frustrated, sighed, “How did you know we broke up? Where’d you hear that from?”

Zuo Zhengqiao knowingly said, “Oh, come on. Nobody needs to ask about your situation. Just looking at your expression, it’s easy to guess.”

Song Yan said, “Yes, I did break up with her, and I regret it now. Why? Do you have any tricks up your sleeve to help me?”

Zuo Zhengqiao, feeling helpless, replied, “I wish I could help you, but this time I really can’t. You broke up with Mu Lan over something trivial, and that’s hard for anyone to take lightly.”

Song Yan was surprised, “How did you know I broke up with her over something trivial? Are you just guessing?”

Zuo Zhengqiao said, “Oh, stop worrying about whether it’s a guess. Just get to the point. Why did you break up with her?”

He wasn’t guessing, of course. He had overheard the school belle and others talking about it.

Song Yan said, “You call this trivial? She had been with someone else before dating me, and she had the nerve to tell me about it.”

Zuo Zhengqiao said, “It’s normal for someone to have dated others before. It’s not a big deal.”

Song Yan said, “To me, it’s a big deal.”

“So you couldn’t accept that and decided to break up? Hearing that makes me want to punch you.”

Song Yan, puzzled, asked, “Why? Am I wrong to feel this way? What am I doing wrong?”

Zuo Zhengqiao, frustrated, said, “You’re wrong in every way possible; everything about this is problematic.”

Song Yan said, “Then tell me what I’m doing wrong, just be straightforward.”

Zuo Zhengqiao said, “Alright, let me tell you. Who hasn’t had a boyfriend or girlfriend before? Right, you haven’t. That’s your business. But just because you haven’t, you think you have the right to break up with Mu Lan because she has?”

Song Yan mulled over Zuo Zhengqiao’s words, still unsure of what to do next.

Meanwhile, An Kai saw Murong Xiaowei having a meal with Feng Yanxin, chatting and laughing, and decided not to be outdone. He walked over.

Murong Xiaowei, puzzled by An Kai’s sudden presence next to her, said, “Hey, An Kai, why are you sitting here?”

An Kai said, “Xiaowei-Jie, why can’t I sit here? We’re good friends, and it’s perfectly normal for friends to eat together.”

Murong Xiaowei said, “We’re just friends, not necessarily good ones. Sitting together isn’t exactly normal.”

An Kai pursed his lips and said, “Xiaowei-Jie, what do you mean by that? Are you saying all those years we grew up together meant nothing?”