Returning from Gu Yifei's failed attempt, Meng Zihan felt a heavy, suffocating feeling in her chest, making it hard to breathe.
She didn't understand how things had come to this.
What exactly went wrong?
She walked to the small garden in the dormitory area, found a stone bench, sat down, closed her eyes, and, like watching a movie, went through her entire life experience again.
Apart from being slandered by Ye Linchen a few times, nothing major happened that could affect her relationship with Gu Yifei.
How could Gu Yifei not like her anymore?
What did he mean by specifically mentioning Ye Linchen just now?
Could it be that he has feelings for Ye Linchen?
The thought lingered in her mind, making it impossible for her to accept.
The only explanation is that Ye Linchen, taking advantage of her time studying at Jiangcheng University, secretly used some underhanded means to win over Gu Yifei's heart.
Yes, that must be it. That country bumpkin is the best at putting on an act to gain sympathy.
Gu Yifei isn't very clear-headed; he might just be fooled by her pitiful appearance.
A pair of despicable people!
Meng Zihan cursed angrily.
Since Gu Yifei wronged her first, then she shouldn't blame her for being ruthless and taking back what belonged to her.
A thought quickly formed in her mind, and the corners of her mouth involuntarily twitched upwards, her eyes revealing a hint of coldness.
But she quickly regained her composure, knowing that this matter couldn't be rushed and needed careful consideration.
This time, she was determined not to tell Meng Xueyun.
Meng Xueyun is more trouble than she's worth; she always manages to ruin perfectly good plans.
She has to rely on herself!
However, before taking action, Meng Zihan decided to meet with Ye Linchen himself.
She wanted to see for herself what this short-lived country bumpkin had become.
Just how capable is he to have bewitched someone like Gu Yifei?
Having made up her mind, Meng Zihan didn't delay any longer and got up to return to the Ye family.
Since we're going to meet, I can't let her win in terms of presence.
She needs to dress up nicely.
Let Ye Linchen know what it means to be born with nobility.
This is something that a country bumpkin like her could never have in her entire life.
That evening, Ye Linchen and Gu Jingran happened to have just finished attending a new expo together.
The two had dinner together and strolled around the bustling streets of Jiangcheng for a while. As it got dark, Gu Jingran drove Ye Linchen home.
The car came to a smooth stop downstairs. Ye Linchen got out of the car and stood by the window, exchanging a few words with Gu Jingran with a smile.
She didn't turn around until she watched his car disappear at the intersection.
Turning around, I saw Meng Zihan standing not far away.
When Meng Zihan saw that Ye Linchen had noticed her, she stepped out from the shadows in the corner.
The dim yellow light of the streetlamp reluctantly fell on her face.
Actually, finding where Ye Linchen lives is not difficult.
When Meng Zihan came to Ye Linchen for help last time, Ye Linchen had already guessed where she lived based on the direction she left in.
She had been hiding in the shadows watching the black sedan as it drove by.
When she saw Ye Linchen get out of the car, the last bit of uncertainty in her heart disappeared.
"Ye Linchen." Meng Zihan stood in front of Ye Linchen, raised her chin, and looked at her with disdain, saying, "Long time no see."
Ye Linchen looked her over and spoke calmly.
"Yes, the last time we met, you knelt down in front of me and begged me for help. It's been more than a month since then."
Judging from your appearance, you're not having a good time.
To be honest, Meng Zihan's current appearance was somewhat unexpected.
She had clearly dressed up for the occasion.
Her hair was neatly combed and tied into a bun at the back of her head. She wore light makeup.
She not only drew her eyebrows, but also applied rouge and lipstick.
She was wearing a white down jacket and a bright red scarf around her neck.
The red color did not make her face look festive; instead, it made her look even paler. Even the pale pink rouge did not add any color to her complexion.
Her cheeks, which used to be a little chubby, are now slightly sunken, and the dark circles under her eyes are particularly noticeable.
Ye Linchen recognized that expression, that weariness, so well that it made his heart clench.
Isn't that just like in my previous life, when I went to work in the steel mill, working day and night, and being exploited by the Ye family?
He was like a plant that was about to die, with drooping leaves and no vitality.
However, Meng Zihan is much better than she was back then.
At least Meng Xueyun genuinely cared for her and protected her like the apple of her eye.
But in her past life, she was just a blood bag kept by the Ye family. Anyone could come up and suck her blood, and no one would be grateful when her blood was drained. They would only complain that she had too little blood.
Just as Ye Linchen was sizing up Meng Zihan, Meng Zihan's gaze also fell on Ye Linchen.
His initial scrutiny and disdain froze the moment he saw her.
Ye Linchen, standing before us, was wearing a well-tailored camel-colored cashmere coat that accentuated her slender figure.
She wore a pair of exquisite black leather boots, the slightly high heels making her appear even more upright.
She wore an exquisite crystal bear necklace around her neck, which shimmered under the streetlights, making her skin appear even whiter than snow.
Her hair was jet black and glossy, falling softly over her shoulders, and the happy smile on her face had not yet faded.
She was like a blooming flower, radiating a captivating glow from the inside out, exuding a vibrant life force.
He is a completely different person from the timid and unsophisticated Ye Linchen in his previous life!
This is what I was like in my past life!
Bright, gentle, and confident, as if all the good things in the world should happen to her.
How could this feeling possibly appear in this country bumpkin?
Their circumstances seemed to have been completely reversed.
No, that's impossible.
How did Ye Linchen, this ignorant country bumpkin, end up living such a good life?
She must have used some underhanded methods to steal the life of wealth that should have been hers!
Meng Zihan's lips moved, about to question him, when suddenly, a startling thought crashed into her mind.
Could it be?
Meng Zihan's gaze was like a knife, scraping Ye Linchen inch by inch.
She remembered clearly that in her previous life, Ye Linchen had never left the Ye family.
He didn't even get into the top-performing class, let alone go to university.
Ye Zhenghua had already made clear arrangements for her, sending her to work as a crane operator in the steel mill workshop, doing the hardest work and earning a relatively high fixed salary.
Back then, Ye Linchen always wore faded work clothes, covered in dust, his face was always covered in dirt, and his eyes always held a kind of resigned numbness.
How could she possibly be as radiant and glowing as she is now?
Unless, Ye Linchen is also reborn!
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