Chapter 115 Nobles 13
The helicopter rotor tore through the flying snow, hovering high above the silver oak trees. From this angle, the entire academy resembled a white jade chessboard, with dark buildings scattered like stars. Lu Xuejin pressed her forehead against the window, her long, straight eyelashes partially obscuring her eyes, her gaze wandering aimlessly until she found the dormitory building.
They found the student union building again, the No. 1 teaching building where Silent often went to class.
Lu Xuejin narrowed her eyes and gently wiped the glass with her fingertips, leaving a trail of unreadable marks.
Dongyao couldn't resist taking a picture.
The moment it pressed the shutter, it regretted it, anxiously waiting for Lu Xuejin to speak, but the young man continued drawing and completely ignored it.
Dong Yao: [……]
He remained silent, glancing towards the metal sphere. Even knowing that his abilities were suppressed to the extreme in this world, Dong Yao still felt a chill.
The winter hunting points were settled during the return trip, and the final rankings were released. You can see them on the OM homepage.
Throughout the entire winter hunt, aside from taking a walk, Lu Xuejin did nothing else, yet her team still topped the leaderboard. While Pei Wei's team didn't come in last, their final ranking was rather poor considering their abilities.
Without even looking, it's obvious the online forums have gone crazy. A silent browse reveals that the homepages are either filled with people who can't accept Lu Xuejin's special favor towards him, or they're vehemently mocking Pei Wei's ranking.
The ranking of the winter hunt is not just the result of an event, but also symbolizes a change in status. The hunting time of several days and nights not only tests the students' survival and hunting skills and their physical limits, but also tests the participants' position in the food chain of Silver Oak, where the strong prey on the weak.
Even if Pei Wei wasn't popular, he always ranked high in the winter hunt in previous years because of his family background. But this year, the change was so drastic that many discerning people could tell it was because the academy's uncrowned king was no longer going to indulge him.
No matter how powerful the Pei family is, they are as vulnerable as cardboard in front of the Lu family and its designated heir.
However, Pei Wei himself seemed very calm. He and Lu Xuejin landed at the same time, and after getting off the plane, he stared almost directly at Lu Xuejin's profile, not caring at all about the discussions and ridicule.
In this narrow and insane world, he cared about very few people. As his mental state deteriorated, Lu Xuejin became the only person he could see in his blurred, bloodshot vision. It was as if a wild beast resided within him, and every move he made was designed to attract her attention.
Lu Xuejin was on her way back to her dormitory when she caught a glimpse of his solitary figure standing by the silver oak tree. Suddenly, she turned back, making no big fuss, but instantly drawing all the attention of those around her. Silence also stopped and quietly turned back.
Pei Wei watched Lu Xuejin walk towards him in the wind and snow, his feelings were very complicated, as if a hand had grabbed his beating heart, the pain was unbearable and he was extremely sad, and blood was dripping from between his fingers.
But he knew Lu Xuejin wasn't walking towards him; perhaps it was for his new puppy? Pei Wei thought calmly, his expression still indifferent, a mocking smile on his pale lips.
Sure enough, Lu Xuejin's first words after she stopped were, "Let's not involve others in our feud."
Lu Xuejin has always been beautiful. No matter how much someone dislikes him—no, there is no one in this world who dislikes him—they are speechless whenever they see him.
When he smiled faintly, he was like an angel descended to earth, pure and flawless. When his lips were straight and his expression was indifferent, he was a noble, aloof, and unapproachable beauty. However, in front of Pei Wei, he was always indifferent.
It was as if his madness and his undisguised malicious attacks were less worthy of attention than the snow falling from the sky.
How arrogant and indifferent.
Pei Wei tilted his head back, a slight smirk playing on his lips, "What grudge?"
His head twitched nervously, making a cracking sound. Pei Wei took a half step back, obediently bowed, and lowered his eyes, looking innocent. "President Lu, what grudges or hatred could we possibly have? You've always taken care of me, and I like you too."
Despite this, his eyes were fixed on Lu Xuejin, and even bystanders could sense the obsessive and manic intent in them, sending a chill down their spines.
Lu Xuejin was used to Pei Wei's change of expression, so she didn't say anything more, but gave him a deep look before leaving.
He glanced at him. Then, he turned and walked forward, while the dark-skinned special admission student naturally stayed half a step behind, their figures disappearing into the wind and snow.
However, Lu Xuejin's warning clearly had no effect.
After the winter hunt, Pei Wei not only did not restrain himself, but became even more mad, completely disregarding his situation in the Silver Oak, staring at Silence like a mad dog and trying to trip him up at every turn.
Many people dared not openly make things difficult for Chen Mo, but were happy to help Pei Wei in private, which made it difficult for Chen Mo not only to carry out student union work, but also greatly affected his personal life and studies.
In the cafeteria alone, I encountered at least three people who "accidentally slipped" and dropped their trays on themselves, making a mess of their neat uniforms. Silence was forced to give up lunch and go back to the dormitory to change.
These little things are impossible to guard against, and they are enough to torment a person's mind.
A tall building was built in the tree hole, with people betting on when the special admissions students would collapse and seek help from Lu Xuejin. Some people, not wanting to miss out on the fun, also offered Pei Wei new tricks.
My uniform got dirty with food again.
"Old Shen, you should probably keep a lower profile lately," Zhou Yan said worriedly, looking at Chen Mo's disheveled state. "Those people don't care about time, but we're different. How long has it been since you last reviewed? Trying to fight them won't do you any good; finals are coming up soon..."
Silently and calmly, she wiped the stains off her body with a tissue.
The tissue clattered into the trash can, and he wiped Zhou Yan as he walked out of the restroom.
Zhou Yan sighed and followed, saying, "...Or you should talk to the president."
This is the best way to effectively resolve the difficulties, but the consequence is that Lu Xuejin and the Lu family behind him feel that he cannot handle even the smallest things, which inadvertently lowers their opinion of him.
He stopped in his tracks, tilted his head, and glanced down at Zhou Yan with a clear look in his eyes, as if he had seen through Zhou Yan's hidden thoughts. Zhou Yan felt awkward under her gaze and couldn't help but take a half step back.
"I'm changing my clothes." She smiled silently and slammed the door shut.
Zhou Yan was locked out of the room, his worried expression frozen on his face. He couldn't help but clench his fists, and a hint of uncontrollable jealousy flashed in his eyes.
...
"Your partner seems to be in some trouble lately," Gu Xihe said with a smile, pushing a plate of fresh fruit in front of Lu Xuejin.
Lu Xuejin frowned slightly upon hearing this, his expression helpless. He sighed and said, "I don't know why, even though I warned those overbearing juniors, they only got worse."
Gu Xihe was overjoyed and chimed in, "Yes, why?"
Lu Xuejin shook her head, as if she couldn't figure out the answer no matter what.
That little devil.
Gu Xihe felt a surge of tenderness in her heart, and she wanted to pinch his cheek, but she knew that doing so would definitely get her slapped back, so she restrained herself and analyzed seriously: "Actually, you can't blame others entirely. Your partner is indeed too flamboyant. Even I'm jealous."
He acted like a desperate mistress, grumbling and complaining, "What do you see in him? Am I not good enough for you?"
As soon as the last word was uttered, Gu Xihe's hand holding the fruit fork froze. Then, the frivolous smile in his eyes was refreshed and reset, turning into a deep and calm stillness.
The announcer, in a sarcastic tone, said: "Your husband is here."
Lu Xuejin rested her chin on her hand, looking at the man with a smile: "What do you think makes you better than silence? Why aren't you saying anything?"
Dong Yao snorted: "He's definitely saying good things about himself."
There's something even harsher it didn't say—this silent, complete voyeur comes to Gu Xihe's side all the time, as if he wants to swallow Lu Xuejin whole.
This kind of behavior is truly despicable.
Gu Xihe—the silent one controlling this body—did not offer any defense for himself, and continued to speak with a belly full of jealousy: "Silent is plain-looking, an orphan, has no family background, has some ability, but is terrible at his studies. In every respect, he is not good enough for you."
Lu Xuejin listened and laughed: "But I just like him, what can I do?"
Using Gu Xihe's persona, Mo Chen leaned close to Lu Xuejin and whispered seductively, "You like him, but that doesn't stop you from liking another one."
"Who?" Seeing his serious expression as he promoted the idea of having a clone as a mistress, Lu Xuejin was amused to tears.
Even silence couldn't help but reveal a smile: "Far away, yet right before my eyes."
Dong Yao: [……]
What kind of trick are these two playing? It makes it feel disgusted.
Lu Xuejin covered her eyes with the back of her hand and laughed for a while. After calming down, she reached out and pinched Momo's chin, and said softly, "Okay, send a message to your older brother and ask him to come out and meet me tonight."
He smiled slightly, his blue eyes misting over.
“He’s been bullied for so long, it’s time to settle things.”
That night, unusually, there was no snow. The night was as dark as velvet spread overhead, with a half-moon disc embedded at the highest point.
The dormitory was warm and cozy. Lu Xuejin reclined on the sofa, his blond hair flowing freely. He slowly scrolled through his phone, found Pei Wei's contact information, unblocked him, and sent him a message.
After finishing, he took the last sip of hot wine, the warmth of the wine spreading across his cheeks, turning them a beautiful blush.
Lu Xuejin brushed aside her loose hair, changed her clothes, and went out.
With the snow still lingering on her feet, Lu Xuejin trudged through the wind and snow toward the teaching building.
The place he arranged to meet was behind the teaching building, in a corner where few people passed by.
The streetlamp stood by the wall, casting a soft orange light. Lu Xuejin's shadow was stretched long by the streetlamp, diagonally imprinted on the snow. To her left and right, there were two even wider and more distorted shadows.
As the night wind blew by, the sound of the snow settling extremely slowly under its weight could be heard. Lu Xuejin slowly exhaled a breath of white air.
The effects of the alcohol had not yet worn off; his eyes were bright and sparkling, and a faint pink tinge clung to the tip of his nose, the color sliding down to his lips and dripping out a glistening drop.
Pei Wei, on the left, shifted slightly. From this distance, he could faintly smell the sweet aroma of wine.
The silent one on the right naturally walked over and stood behind Lu Xuejin.
"Why did you call me out?" Pei Wei asked coldly, a smirk playing on his lips.
As soon as he received Lu Xuejin's coordinates, he immediately pulled off his boxing gloves and rushed over. However, he didn't see Lu Xuejin, but instead saw the despicable face of the special admission student, Chen Mo. He almost couldn't help but punch him.
However, considering that Lu Xuejin was coming, Pei Wei held back.
But since the silence persists, the expected development is impossible.
His initial excitement turned to a chill, and a low, cold laugh escaped Pei Wei's throat:
"What, are you going to stand up for your new favorite?"
Lu Xuejin simply looked at him calmly, slowly crossing her arms to her chest. Her eyelashes fluttered gently in the moonlight, like a butterfly trembling its dew-covered wings.
Then, he parted his lips slightly, his voice as soft as a breath.
"Let's do it."
Author's Note:
There are only a few chapters left until the end! Updates will be slower during the final stages. If there's no update by 11 PM that day, then there won't be any more. I'll try my best to finish writing it QWQ
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