Chapter 131

Xie Wendong smiled secretly and said nothing. Dong Xinlei’s veins bulged on his face as he was too angry to speak. The man seemed to be trying hard to suppress his fury, breathing heavily without saying a word. The scene was quite funny—one person holding a trash can high, two others standing opposite him, neither speaking as they stared at each other. More than a hundred students had gathered around, whispering among themselves, “I’m stunned. Is this a movie?” “Why don’t I see any cameras?” “Is it a fight?” “It doesn’t seem like it. Could it be a madman?!”

At that moment, a cute-looking girl in a T-shirt and jeans pushed her way in. Seeing the situation, her eyes and mouth widened in shock. She quickly stepped forward, lifted her foot, grabbed his ear, and shook it back and forth, shouting, “Han Fei, what are you doing? Are you going to fight again?”

Hearing this familiar voice and feeling the pain in that familiar spot, the man’s face turned pale instantly. Stuttering, he said, “B- boss… you came early after school…”

“I asked what you’re doing.”

“Boss, stop pulling! My ear’s going to fall off! I was just exercising, yes, exercising!”

“Who are you trying to fool?” the girl snapped, not loosening her grip. The man had no choice but to sway with her hand. As he did, the trash in the can he was holding spilled out with a loud noise, and the girl standing beside him wasn’t spared either. Looking at the red, white, and green trash on her clothes, then at the onlookers enjoying the spectacle, and also at a young man standing not far away with long, bright eyes that seemed to captivate everyone, her face turned red. She pulled the man’s ear and led him away, cursing, “You made me look stupid in front of so many people! This isn’t over between us!”

“Ah, ah… ah, boss, be gentle! Be gentle!” the man pleaded, glancing at Xie Wendong and Dong Xinlei. Gritting his teeth, he said, “You two better remember this! I’ll get revenge! My name is Han Fei—remember my name!” Then he even showed them the middle finger.

“Han Fei!” Xie Wendong shook his head with a smile. “What an interesting guy.”

Dong Xinlei snorted and said, “Don’t let me see him again. If I do, I’ll beat him every time. That brat used a trash can to scare me!”

Xie Wendong laughed and said, “But he’s quite strong, with amazing explosive power. Old Lei, I’m actually a bit worried you won’t be able to beat him!”

“How is that possible!” Dong Xinlei said that out loud, but inwardly he wasn’t so sure. When that young man had been staring at him earlier, he had felt a terrifying sensation—as if being stared at by a wild beast, yet not quite like it. In any case, it felt like the other person might pounce at any moment to bite his throat and drain his blood.
This was the first time Xie Wendong and Han Fei met. The encounter was somewhat ridiculous, but who could have imagined that this reckless young man, seemingly lacking common sense, would become Xie Wendong’s greatest rival—someone Xie Wendong called the most dazzling jewel. If there were true heroes in the world, it would surely be Han Fei!
As Han Fei was pulled away by a girl, the crowd gradually dispersed. Xie Wendong glanced at his watch and said, “This has really wasted time. Old Lei, this isn’t our territory. Try to avoid trouble from now on.”
“Yes, Brother Dong!” Dong Xinlei nodded in response. He heard but didn’t really remember, and said disdainfully, “There’s basically no mafia here. Even if there is, it’s just low-level scum. Their backers are the police! Hehe!”
Xie Wendong followed the directions Han Fei had given while asking, “Oh? Why do you say that?”
Dong Xinlei replied, “DL is originally an immigrant city. Eighty percent of its residents come from Shandong, with people from all over the country as well. Plus, the mayors here have always been sons of central government leaders. How could the mafia gain any strength here? Even if there is any, it’s just small external forces. If a real fight breaks out, the losing side will most likely say, ‘Wait, I’ll call the police!’ Haha. I think DL’s law and order ranks among the top ten in the country.”
Xie Wendong really didn’t know any of this and nodded, “It seems this place is still untapped!”
Dong Xinlei sighed, “Not exactly. The people here are quite xenophobic. It’s not easy to get involved here.”
Xie Wendong narrowed his eyes with a smile, saying, “For me, nothing seems impossible. It just depends on whether I want to do it or not.”
“Mm!” Although his eyes were narrowed, Dong Xinlei could still sense the icy gaze emanating from Xie Wendong’s eyes. This was the real Xie Wendong—the kind who, even if you told him he’d become the head of state tomorrow, you wouldn’t doubt him. In his eyes, truly nothing seemed impossible.
As they spoke, a white building appeared before them. Dong Xinlei scratched his head and said, “It seems that kid named Han Fei wasn’t lying to us.”

“Hehe, he doesn’t seem like a liar.” Xie Wendong hurried into the teaching building. It was break time, and many students were coming out. Dong Xinlei was tall and burly, so it took him a lot of effort to get in, while Xie Wendong followed behind and entered easily. After asking around, he found out that Gao Huiyu’s classroom was on the second floor. He told Dong Xinlei to wait downstairs while he went up alone.

Gao Huiyu had been in a bad mood lately. After learning that Xie Wendong was injured, she rushed to City H in a hurry. Only when she saw he was unharmed did she feel relieved. She had thought they would have a proper reunion after not seeing each other for so long, but for some reason, Xie Wendong sent her and her sister back to DL just a few days later. Her classmates had always told her that men could change their minds, and relationships over long distances were unreliable. Had Wendong really changed his heart? Lost in thought, Gao Huiyu slammed her pen on the table.

At that moment, a handsome boy came over and sat next to her. He stroked his bangs and smiled, saying, “Hey, there’s an activity after class. Are you coming?”

Gao Huiyu turned to look. It was Yu Lihua, thegenerally recognizedly handsome guy in their department. She wasn’t very familiar with him, only having heard the girls in her class talk about how great he was—handsome and wealthy. It was strange that he came to find her suddenly. She asked, “What kind of activity? I didn’t know about it.”

“Hehe!” Yu Lihua laughed. “Of course you wouldn’t know. I decided it just now. I’m taking everyone to Beishan for a trip and barbecue. You definitely have to come, because I mainly want to invite you!”

How could Gao Huiyu not understand such an obvious confession? But her heart was already filled with doubt. Just as she was about to decline politely, a familiar voice came from outside the door. “I’m so sorry, but she can’t go anywhere today because she belongs to me today!”

Gao Huiyu instinctively turned toward the door. A young man with eyes curved into smiles, wearing beige casual clothes and white sneakers, was leaning against the doorframe, fiddling with his slightly long bangs. It couldn’t be anyone but Xie Wendong! Gao Huiyu couldn’t believe her eyes. She rubbed them hard, but the familiar figure was still there. She called out, “Wendong!” Then she rushed over and hugged him tightly, asking repeatedly, “How did you get here? How did you get here? Why didn’t you tell me?”

Xie Wendong gently stroked the hair of the person in his arms, closed his eyes, inhaled her sweet scent, and said softly, “Because I missed you. Really, I missed you so much. I heard there’s a kind of longing called longing your eyes out. I think that’s exactly how I feel right now.”

Gao Huiyu raised her head, tears still clinging to the corners of her eyes. She gazed at Xie Wendong vaguely and said, “Heaven, you would actually say such things. But whether it’s from sincerity or not, I’m very happy because it’s you who said it to me.”
—You’re so easily satisfied. What more can I not give you?
—You’re the most precious gift Heaven has given me, worth cherishing for a lifetime without ever giving up.
Xie Wendong held Gao Huiyu in his arms for a long time in silence, feeling an indescribable sweetness in his heart. Perhaps this was happiness. In fact, happiness was that simple. It seemed as if an entire century had passed before Xie Wendong came back to his senses. He saw the students in the classroom staring at them in shock. No matter how thick-skinned he was, Xie Wendong felt a bit embarrassed. He gently pushed Gao Huiyu away, took her hand, and smiled, “Do you know why I came?”
Gao Huiyu listened but didn’t quite understand, still immersed in the sweetness of moments before. She shook her head blankly.
Xie Wendong laughed heartily, “A troublemaker’s taking you to skip class!” Without caring about the astonished looks of the classmates, he pulled Gao Huiyu and ran outside the building. They ran out of the teaching building, across the campus paths, through the maze-like forest, and past the sports field. Ahead lay a lush green lawn. Finally, Xie Wendong stopped. Looking at Gao Huiyu, whose face was flushed and who was out of breath, her slightly parted lips resembled blooming flowers—flowers that bloomed only for him. Without hesitation, Xie Wendong bent down and kissed those tempting, crimson lips. Gao Huiyu was initially stunned, then responded passionately. Their intertwined shadows stretched long across the grass…
Dong Xinlei finally managed to catch up, thinking some dangerous situation had arisen. He was about to shout loudly, but upon seeing the two of them, he swallowed the words back. Helplessly, he turned around, lay down on the ground, picked a blade of grass, and stuck it in his mouth. Feeling something, he muttered to himself, “So, sometimes Brother Dong can also go crazy! After all, he’s just a human. It’s just that in everyone’s eyes, he’s already been mythologized.”
After a while, Xie Wendong held Gao Huiyu’s hand, with Dong Xinlei trailing behind, looking bored. The three of them left the campus. Gao Huiyu suggested going out to play with her sister, which matched Xie Wendong’s wishes. The two happily got into a taxi, while Dong Xinlei followed slowly. Seeing his lack of enthusiasm, Gao Huiyu couldn’t help but say, “Your friend doesn’t seem very happy!”

Xie Wendong rolled his eyes, thinking for a moment before suddenly snapping his fingers and saying, “I get it. Lao Lei must also want to find a girlfriend. I wonder if there are any pretty girls among Xiao Mei’s classmates. If so, I should ask him to introduce us.”

Dong Xinlei’s expression turned awkward upon hearing this, and he pursed his lips, saying, “I’m not interested in that girl!”

“Oh? Really? Then why are you blushing?” “I’m not blushing at all…” “Stop lying! Look in the mirror to see if your face is red.” “Oh, it must be the sun. The sun here is too strong!” “It seems to be evening already!” Listening to their conversation, Xiao Yu couldn’t help but laugh repeatedly, dispelling the gloom that had lingered for days.

When they arrived at Gao Hui Mei’s school—where Xiao Yu often went to her sister’s school and was very familiar with the place—she easily found Xiao Mei. Xiao Mei led a simple life, spending her days either in the classroom or at the library, and occasionally going to bars with classmates to listen to music at night. Upon seeing Xie Wendong, Gao Hui Mei was also surprised, but she didn’t react as strongly as her sister. She simply gave Xie Wendong a gentle hug and asked if his injuries had fully healed and if the journey had been tiring. Gao Hui Mei seemed different from Gao Hui Yu; being with her, one could sense her maturity and the warmth of an older sister caring for her younger brother.

Gao Hui Mei didn’t disappoint Xie Wendong and actually found a very pretty girl for Dong Xinlei to befriend. Dong Xinlei had thought Xie Wendong was just joking, but he took it seriously. This girl shared the same dormitory and class as Gao Hui Mei. Both were young and beautiful, independent in personality, and had many similarities, so it was only natural that they got along well. The girl introduced herself to Xie Wendong and Dong Xinlei, saying, “My name is Li Yan. My friends call me Yanzi. I’m glad to meet you both!” After saying that, she naturally extended her fair little hand.

“My name is Xie Wendong. I’m glad to meet you too, Yanzi!” Xie Wendong winked playfully and shook hands with Li Yan.

Dong Xinlei stood aside, expressionless, not moving a muscle. Xie Wendong gave him a subtle nudge, clearly signaling his displeasure. Realizing he couldn’t hide it any longer, Dong Xinlei stepped forward, grabbed Li Yan’s hand, and shouted loudly, “My name is Dong Xinlei!” His voice was so loud it was deafening, startling even Gao Hui Mei and her sister. But Li Yan, who was right in the center of the noise, seemed unfazed, though her face turned slightly pale. She asked, “Let me ask you something—hasn’t your mother taught you manners?”

“What?” Dong Xinlei widened his fierce eyes, staring at this tiny girl who was barely as tall as his chest. How dare she insult him? He could probably knock her out with just one gesture. Dong Xinlei glared at Li Yan, who stared back fearlessly. Gao Hui Mei watched anxiously as Dong Xinlei, with a fierce expression, stood next to her friend—clearly a version of Beauty and the Beast. She turned to Xie Wendong for help.
At that moment, Xie Wendong slapped his head and rolled his eyes, saying, “Heaven, did you send him down to punish me!? (What an embarrassment!)”