Chapter 4 Reasons for the Breakup
At the end of April, coinciding with the May Day holiday and the change of seasons, the weather was unpredictable.
It had just drizzled in the early morning, but after two classes, the rain turned cloudy and then sunny, and everything became bright and clear.
During the morning exercise break, the sun was blazing hot, its rays bathing the earth. The wide playground was lush with greenery, but the running track was deserted.
When the bell rang, the quiet campus erupted into chaos, as if a pot had been boiled over.
The corridors of the science building, which is surrounded on three sides, are filled with the sounds of students running around, talking, laughing, and playing.
Qingwu No.1 High School is the best high school in Qingwu City, with a high college entrance rate. It is located in the city center and has a large area.
The teachers and the environment are top-notch.
This is a paradise for higher education; almost every student would fight tooth and nail to get in.
Each grade has twenty classes, with the top four being the best students, and all of their classrooms are located in the best science and technology building.
Meng Xi is in Class 3 of Senior Three.
Classes 3 and 4 were all humanities classes, while classes 1 and 2 were science classes.
They are all on the same floor.
After the second period in the morning, it should be time for morning exercises.
The so-called recess exercise is actually running. High school students have heavy academic workloads, and running can not only exercise their bodies but also relieve stress. It is an essential part of their daily routine.
"Xi Xi is leaving. I'll write again when she comes back later."
The person speaking was Meng Xi's deskmate, named Song Siyu, a lively girl.
Meng Xi quickly finished writing the last word and put down the pen, then looked up at her with a gentle smile: "Okay, I'm done."
Song Siyu took her arm and they walked happily toward the playground.
As soon as she stepped outside, she saw Lu Yu.
Luo Ying was also in front of him.
The four senior high school classes are located on the top floor of the science and technology building, which is a rooftop that is rarely visited.
They were standing at the corner of the stairs leading to the rooftop.
Lu Yu lowered his head, looking indifferent and impatient. Luo Ying looked up at him, trying to reach out, but was pushed away.
Meng Xi's gaze fell on his face, and the bruises had indeed faded considerably. She quickly looked away, lowered her head, and prepared to go downstairs for a run with Song Siyu.
As she went downstairs, she vaguely heard Luo Ying crying and asking, "Why did we break up?"
Meng Xi was taken aback.
Huh?
Have Lu Yu and Luo Ying broken up?
But wasn't it yesterday...?
Song Siyu covered her mouth and asked with a soft laugh, "Xi Xi, did you see Lu Yu just now? The prettiest girl in the next class seems to be crying."
Meng Xi's train of thought was interrupted, and she asked softly, "Why are you so happy that she cried?"
Song Siyu snorted and said, "I heard her brag a lot when we were eating in the cafeteria before. Last time she almost spilled her food and I helped her catch it. Do you know what she said?"
She looked utterly bewildered and speechless: "She actually told me she didn't need my kindness, that even if she spilled her food, her boyfriend would buy her another one. Can you believe someone is so ungrateful?!"
Meng Xi listened obediently and coaxed Song Siyu in a low voice: "That's probably just her personality, don't be angry."
Song Siyu held Meng Xi tightly and whispered in her ear, "I also heard that she's been bragging about it in class for days, talking about her boyfriend everywhere. Everyone knows that Lu Yu changes girlfriends frequently, and he doesn't care about her at all. She even said that everyone else is just jealous. I don't know what she's thinking."
"Look around at the classmates. Those who saw them are all talking about them."
Upon hearing this, Meng Xi glanced up discreetly and saw that several people around her were also looking back at the stairs, talking about something. Some were laughing, some were disdainful, and some were envious.
Long and tedious studies can be boring, so gossip becomes the topic of conversation during breaks.
Especially Lu Yu, a prominent figure known to almost everyone, is a key target of observation.
He's tall, handsome, and comes from a mysterious and wealthy family.
He went through one girlfriend after another, but no one ever saw him smile.
Such an image is undoubtedly the best target to make teenage girls' hearts flutter.
Meng Xi never mentioned that she lived with Lu Yu at school. If others found out, no one knew what those crazy girls would do.
As far as she knew, there were quite a few people who liked Lu Yu, both openly and secretly.
Besides, it's something she doesn't know.
However, why did Lu Yu break up with Luo Ying?
As they talked, they walked to their class's line.
Meng Xi smiled and said to Song Siyu, "Anyway, they've already broken up. I think she's pretty sad, so don't say anything to her."
Song Siyu pouted and protested, "Why are you defending her? Our Xixi is much prettier than her. It's just that you don't dress up and don't like to look up, otherwise, maybe you could be Lu Yu's girlfriend too."
Meng Xi smiled faintly and asked her in return, "Why would I want to be his girlfriend?"
Song Siyu leaned closer mysteriously: "Don't you know Lu Yu has high standards? Look at all his girlfriends, aren't they all top-notch beauties? That's a kind of recognition, isn't it!"
This statement was somewhat absurd, and Meng Xi did not agree with it.
However, she also knew what Song Siyu meant.
As far as she knows.
Indeed, many girls don't genuinely like Lu Yu, yet they pursue him single-mindedly, as if becoming his girlfriend is some kind of glorious thing.
It's as if this proves how charming she is.
But is that really the case?
Meng Xi smiled and retorted seriously, "Love should be a simple and beautiful thing, and it shouldn't become something for anyone to show off."
"Besides, do we girls only prove our charm and value by being liked by others?"
She whispered to Song Siyu, "I remember a saying: 'If you blossom, the gentle breeze will come.' That's the best way to describe it."
Just as the two were talking, the PE teacher whistled and the loudspeaker started playing running music.
After being lectured by Meng Xi, Song Siyu stuck out her tongue and quickly lined up in the queue.
The classes next door were taking attendance one by one to see if anyone had skipped morning exercises.
A girl shouted from the crowd, "Luo Ying didn't come!"
Meng Xi glanced furtively at the class next door.
I reckon the two of them haven't finished talking yet.
She felt it was a bit of a pity; Luo Ying shouldn't have done that.
After all... you can change boyfriends, but it's not worth it to miss out on college entrance exams.
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A quiet, deserted stairwell.
Luo Ying cried so hard she could barely breathe, tears streaming down her face. Tears clung to her fair cheeks, and the tip of her nose was slightly red.
She choked back tears as she asked again and again, "Lu Yu..."
Luo Ying reached out and tugged at his sleeve, her humility reaching its peak, her eyes red as she said, "Just tell me... why did we break up? What did I do wrong? I can change..."
Lu Yu leaned against the wall, smoking with his head down. He frowned and slapped her hand away. His cold, hard features became even more irritable and indifferent. "Get out."
She truly didn't understand. Although Lu Yu was always aloof, he shouldn't be so heartless towards her. Moreover, she firmly believed that as long as she wasn't afraid of his cold attitude and clung to him to warm his heart, he would definitely fall in love with her.
Everything was fine yesterday, wasn't it?
Why did I break up with her last night?
Why exactly?
Ignoring the redness on the back of her hand from the slap, Luo Ying sobbed even harder, "Lu Yu... what's wrong with you... what happened yesterday that made you so unhappy?"
She wiped away her tears with the back of her hand, and a figure flashed before her eyes. Luo Ying's heart tightened for no reason, and she quickly raised her voice, demanding, "Did Meng Xi seduce you?"
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