Chapter 59 Revenge is…
Let's rewind a few minutes.
At this moment, Lu Ran and Ye Qingyu are in the same classroom.
Before that, Lu Ran, the bully, ran all the way to catch up with Ye Qingyu and protected her behind him. He then specifically found this classroom to isolate the chaotic situation outside.
On the surface, Lu Ran saved Ye Qingyu. However, Lu Ran had previously bullied Ye Qingyu. This makes their relationship even more complex and ambiguous. It also gives the media, which positions themselves as aristocrats, more room to manipulate the situation.
However, Lu Ran and Ye Qingyu.
—They are natural enemies.
After a prolonged silence, the classroom slowly began to fill with tension.
Ye Qingyu stood at the back of the classroom by the window, while Lu Ran leaned against the front door, the two of them at the furthest distance in the space.
Lu Ran's current situation is very bad.
A movie was playing in his head, but the projector was of poor quality; the picture was blurry and flickering. He could only vaguely make out Ye Qingyu's face, and his hand was grabbing her hair, slamming her against the wall like a ball.
[…Ye Qingyu deserves to die.]
Damn it, damn it, damn it, damn it, damn it.
Kill her!
Kill Ye Qingyu!!!
A sudden surge of hatred welled up within him, almost to the point of madness. He felt as if he were being summoned to fulfill his mission.
However, just as his feet were about to leave the ground, he suddenly remembered the kiss Ah Ci had given him. Because it was so soft, his trembling body went out of control for a moment, and he actually stopped his own foot from moving.
To stay awake, Lu Ran bit his lip with his sharp teeth. When he released his grip, blood trickled from his pale lips. Lu Ran licked the blood from the corner of his mouth and resumed his usual cold expression.
“This was all part of your plan,” Lu Ran said.
He was referring to Ye Qingyu, of course. However, Ye Qingyu did not answer. Lu Ran did not care, and instead slowly explained his speculation.
"Actually, you started preparing from the moment you entered the school, all for this very moment. You didn't care, so you turned yourself into a bargaining chip."
"Whether it was deliberately bumping into me at the start of the semester, mocking Anta, or deliberately showing defiance, everything you did was to instill malice in everyone towards you."
"Finally, you will expose yourself and reveal the sins of Anta School to the public."
Lu Ran paused for a moment, then added, "The girl who jumped off the building was also arranged by you."
"You manipulated her to achieve your goal."
"You killed her."
"We're all ruthless in achieving our goals." At this moment, Lu Ran's lips curled into a slight, cold sneer. "You're no different from us."
Only then did a flicker of emotion appear in Ye Qingyu's reddish-brown eyes.
"So?" Ye Qingyu said calmly.
"It doesn't matter." Lu Ran was clearly unconcerned. He didn't care about Ye Qingyu's thoughts or her revenge; he was only saying these things to lead into what he wanted to say later.
"Ye Qingyu, you don't really think that these tricks... can be of any use, do you?" Lu Ran said.
His words were not arrogant; compared to the entire aristocratic class, Anta School seemed insignificant. Let alone a small incident that occurred within Anta School.
This certainly has an impact; it might affect social order and the presidential election, but is the impact significant? Not necessarily.
Silence fell again.
After a silence that might last a minute or two, Ye Qingyu finally looked at Lu Ran. Lu Ran, who had been running, had a thin layer of sweat on his chin and looked slightly disheveled, but this dishevelment did not detract from his deep, jewel-like face.
Lu Ran is always like this; no matter what situation he's in, he's always confident and flamboyant.
Ye Qingyu pursed her lips. "So?"
Lu Ran had lost patience for a leisurely conversation. Every second he spent in the same room with Ye Qingyu filled him with inexplicable nausea. He said directly:
"Ye Qingyu, you should be aware of the price you will pay later."
"I will protect you, and I can also help you take revenge on anyone you want to take revenge on."
Afterwards, Lu Ran offered many of the bargaining chips he could. Although Ye Qingyu had already angered most of the nobles, given Lu Ran's family background and status, it wasn't impossible to resolve the situation with a little effort.
So what will Ye Qingyu choose?
Lu Ran's eyes fell on Ye Qingyu. He admitted that Ye Qingyu's sudden revenge shocked him, but in the face of life, he did not believe that Ye Qingyu had the courage to face death calmly.
Ye Qingyu is nothing more than a rat that crawled out of the gutter.
Rats are short-sighted and inherently weak.
Thinking of this, Lu Ran added, "This is a worthwhile deal."
Just as Lu Ran had predicted, after a moment's consideration, Ye Qingyu, who had been standing by the window in the same position, slowly blinked. A breeze stirred, ruffling her short hair, and the sunlight cast a shadow that revealed her sharp features. Lu Ran's figure was reflected in her reddish-brown pupils, but otherwise, there was only blankness.
"Okay," Ye Qingyu agreed.
All of this was within Lu Ran's expectations. Protecting Ye Qingyu meant he had already obtained the key to marrying Aci. At this moment, he was already imagining that scene, and even his malice towards Ye Qingyu had dissipated considerably.
"Ye Qingyu, you made the right choice," Lu Ran said in a good mood.
After resolving Ye Qingyu's matter, Lu Ran called Pei Ci, his mind racing with thoughts of what he wanted to say to her. Surprisingly, the call connected quickly this time, but before Lu Ran could utter a single word, he heard the girl's urgent voice on the other end—
"How is Ye Qingyu?!"
Why is there no sound? Lu Ran? Lu Ran??
"Has something happened to Ye Qingyu?"
Where are you now???
Although he knew that Aci was worried about Ye Qingyu, and that Aci should indeed be more worried about Ye Qingyu at this time, Lu Ran's emotions inexplicably became subdued.
At this moment, memories of his past with A-Ci surfaced one by one, and he was astonished to discover that every time his relationship with A-Ci made a major breakthrough, Ye Qingyu would be involved.
Aci made him apologize to Ye Qingyu.
Aci encouraged him to become good friends with Ye Qingyu.
Aci asked him to make amends to Ye Qingyu.
Aci asked him to rescue Ye Qingyu.
Ye Qingyu Ye Qingyu Ye Qingyu Ye Qingyu Ye Qingyu Ye Qingyu Ye Qingyu Ye Qingyu...
It is Ye Qingyu.
Ye Qingyu is completely full.
Then what am I?
What am I, anyway?
Is it really just a tool?
Ah Ci, whether it's touching, kissing, or indulging, in all the time we've spent together, have you ever paused for even a moment for me?
Ah Ci, I...
In an instant, Lu Ran felt as if he were being swallowed by a dark wave. He bit his tongue, barely regaining his senses amidst the pain, and said faintly, "Ye Qingyu is alright."
"Are you really alright?"
—She's still asking.
Lu Ran: "It's nothing."
Lu Ran: "Don't worry, after I chased after her, I soon encountered the security guards who were trying to arrest Ye Qingyu. After dealing with the security guards, I found Ye Qingyu. Ye Qingyu is by my side, and no one will lay a finger on her."
His voice was almost devoid of emotion, yet Pei Ci didn't notice this obvious abnormality and simply continued to ask, "Where are you now?"
Lu Ran: "..."
Finally, Lu Ran revealed the location.
His mind was in turmoil. When he later asked A-Ci about who was more important to him and Ye Qingyu, A-Ci gave him the answer he wanted. But as soon as the call ended, Lu Ran knew clearly—
It's fake, fake, fake.
They're all fake.
This was just to keep him calm.
Ah Ci is just like that.
She always acts without any concealment in order to achieve her desired goals.
Fake.
She cares more about Ye Qingyu.
She only cares about Ye Qingyu.
Ye Qingyu.
Ye Qingyu.
Ye Qingyu.
At this moment, countless thoughts about Ye Qingyu flooded Lu Ran's mind, harassing him and occupying his entire being. A terrifying, intense malice surged from his body. He knew he should restrain himself, yes, he should restrain himself, but—
"Hmm!"
"Mmm!"
When Lu Ran regained consciousness, he had already moved from the doorway to stand in front of Ye Qingyu, and his hand was gripping Ye Qingyu's neck.
Lu Ran didn't know how long he had been pinching her, but Ye Qingyu's face was already flushed red and purple, her mouth was wide open, and she could only mumble incoherently. It was clearly something he had done when he lost control.
[Kill Ye Qingyu.]
[Kill Ye Qingyu.]
[Kill Ye Qingyu.]
The voice in my heart rang out again.
As if bewitched, Lu Ran lifted Ye Qingyu up and opened the window.
Now, with just a small action, he can eliminate this major threat.
No one will be able to take Aci away from us again.
Just then, Lu Ran's phone rang.
This ringtone...
Ah Ci!
It's Ah Ci!!
Realizing this, Lu Ran's pupils contracted sharply, and a cold sweat broke out on his back.
Thank goodness.
Fortunately, they didn't do anything outrageous.
No matter what, as long as he protects Ye Qingyu, he can marry Aci.
He couldn't miss this great opportunity.
Having figured this out, Lu Ran composed himself. He answered the phone and reassured Pei Ci, who was anxiously asking questions. While telling Pei Ci that everything was alright, he pulled Ye Qingyu up from the ground. Just as he and Pei Ci were engrossed in their conversation, Lu Ran suddenly felt Ye Qingyu grab his hand.
Lu Ran really didn't understand what Ye Qingyu was up to, so he spent some time watching.
Before the wide-open window, Ye Qingyu, whose hair was flying and whose face was expressionless, suddenly revealed a cryptic smile.
Did Ye Qingyu smile?
Why?
What exactly is she trying to do?
At that moment, Lu Ran instinctively realized that something bad was about to happen.
What he should do.
He has to do something.
keep away!
keep away! !
Instinct told him the answer!
But it was too late. It was all too late. Lu Ran suddenly realized that this thin, malnourished rat actually possessed a grip strength that even he couldn't break.
This is not the kind of strength a young girl should possess!
These are not the hands a young girl should have!
Just as Lu Ran was surprised, Ye Qingyu spoke up, "Revenge is the beginning."
Fluent and standard English flowed from her mouth. When Lu Ran realized that Ye Qingyu had said "the revenge begins," he suddenly felt his hand being grabbed and pushed forward. What came into view was Ye Qingyu falling like a white dove with a broken string.
"Bang--!"
With a loud bang, Lu Ran, whose mind went blank, saw the girl downstairs from upstairs.
She crouched beside the bloodied corpse, her jet-black hair draped quietly over her shoulders, her pale skin as white as withered skin in the wind, and her black and white dress stained crimson with blood.
At this moment, she was like a puppet whose soul had been ripped away.
Seeing this scene, Lu Ran finally understood Ye Qingyu's eerie smile.
This is Ye Qingyu's revenge.
What justice, what exposing darkness and resisting bullying—from beginning to end, Ye Qingyu had only one goal.
—She wanted to use her death to make him forever lose his beloved.
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