Ch. 14 - The Ancient Greek God of Passive-Aggressiveness!
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It was Monday.
The spring breeze caressed the earth, and it was once again the season for all things to turn green.
(TL: A poetic opening that also implies it's the season for things to go wrong/get weird.)
The high school students, thrown into school, were each more resentful than a ghost.
And yet, some people were born to be the protagonists in a crowd.
For example, Wei Qingyu.
Hearing Li Dachun's gasp, Lu Xing turned his head.
At the top of the stairs, a tall, slender figure appeared.
It was Wei Qingyu!
Lu Xing often suspected that Wei Qingyu simply never went outside during her breaks.
Otherwise, how could she be so pale?
He could be dead for three days and still not be as pale as Wei Qingyu.
Among a group of grimy high school students, Wei Qingyu was as beautiful as a clear spring.
Just standing there, she was like a painting.
People at school only laughed at Lu Xing's simp-like behavior, but no one ever laughed at his taste.
But at this moment.
Wei Qingyu's condition was a bit poor.
Glancing at the pink flush on her cheeks from her frantic running, Lu Xing nonchalantly lowered his head and continued to read his book.
Mm.
There is a beauty like jade within the pages of a book.
(TL: A famous saying, meaning that knowledge and reading bring their own rewards.)
The other day, the butler had inexplicably asked him if he liked Wei Qingyu. That was definitely not a casual question.
It must have been at Old Man Wei's instruction!
After all, as a father, Old Man Wei was still worried that his precious little cabbage would be snatched by a pig like Lu Xing.
But since he had already taken Old Man Wei's money, Lu Xing would definitely abide by the agreement.
The transaction was over. Stay away from Wei Qingyu.
Li Dachun squeezed next to Lu Xing, winking and teasing him.
"Your goddess is here. Not going to greet her?"
"Campus Belle Wei is actually late for the first time ever today. No wonder she looks so disheveled from running."
Lu Xing turned a page.
"How is she my goddess? Isn't she your guys' goddess? You can say hi to her."
Li Dachun shrank his neck.
"Are you kidding? I wouldn't dare talk to her. It's just... she's so beautiful, yet she's so quiet. It's intense."
"No matter how handsome the guy who approaches her is, she always just looks at them and says nothing."
"And her gaze is so oppressive, like she's looking at trash. Most people can't handle it and just run away!"
As soon as he said it, Li Dachun suddenly remembered.
Vocal!
(TL: This was written in English and used as a stand-in for "卧槽" (wòcáo) or "holy f*ck")
My big mouth!
My adoptive father is the Simp God who endured Wei Qingyu's 'looking at trash' gaze and licked her boots for over two years!
Lu Xing understands Wei Qingyu the best!
Oh no!
Li Dachun couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
Can I still eat my adoptive father's chocolate?
Lu Xing lowered his head and continued to read his book.
Hear no evil, speak no evil, the turtle is chanting scriptures!
(TL: The same saying from last time in the hospital)
Wei Qingyu's high ponytail had loosened a bit from her running. She leaned against the wall, taking small breaths to calm herself.
A second before she stepped into the classroom, she saw Lu Xing leaning against the wall, reciting from his book.
The morning sun fell upon the youth.
Full of spirit and vigor, nothing less.
But Wei Qingyu's mood was clearly not good.
After seeing Lu Xing, she subtly frowned before entering the classroom.
Li Dachun couldn't help but feel a little sympathy for his adoptive father.
He felt that Lu Xing was different today. He was very nice to him, so he boldly said.
"Adoptive father."
"Speak, my son."
Lu Xing adjusted his position and looked at Li Dachun with interest.
He wanted to hear what this big silly Chun could come up with.
Li Dachun rubbed his hands together, afraid of making Lu Xing angry, and said cautiously.
"Look, you're pretty handsome too. You've been simping for over two years, and Campus Belle Wei didn't even look at you when she came in."
"Mm."
"So why don't you give up on her? You didn't talk to me before, but now you do. I think you're a really good person."
"Mm."
"I know you're not willing to give up, but... huh?!"
Li Dachun was dumbfounded.
Wait.
How did you give up so easily?
My smooth brain worked so hard to come up with a bunch of comforting words!
This isn't right! This isn't right!
This script is wrong! Director, I want a do-over!
Laughter flowed in Lu Xing's eyes. He patted Li Dachun's shoulder.
"I said I'm done simping. Is that so surprising?"
Surprising!
It's too damn surprising!
Li Dachun's mind went numb.
He had heard many rumors about Lu Xing.
The rumors said this kid simped without dignity, without a bottom line, to a degree that moved heaven and earth, a feat unmatched in all of history!
The key was that Wei Qingyu didn't appreciate it, which made Lu Xing look even more like a clown.
Such a persistent person, and now he's giving up so easily?
Li Dachun touched his mouth and muttered to himself.
"Was I born in the wrong era? I should have been a political strategist in ancient times!"
Pfft.
Lu Xing couldn't hold it in anymore and burst out laughing.
He thought this big silly Chun was really too interesting!
Before, his mind was always on Wei Qingyu. He had never noticed how fun his deskmate was.
Da da da.
The sound of rhythmic, steady footsteps rang out. Lu Xing said in a low voice.
"Wei Qingyu is coming out."
Li Dachun's eyes widened. He looked back, and sure enough, Wei Qingyu came out of the classroom holding a book.
There were now two problems.
Li Dachun's single-core CPU of a brain fell into deep thought.
Lu Xing didn't turn around, so how did he know it was Wei Qingyu?
The teacher was actually willing to let her precious baby Wei Qingyu be punished by standing outside for being late?
Which of these two questions to ask first made Li Dachun a little conflicted.
Wei Qingyu was like a clear breeze—you could feel it, but you could never catch it.
But now.
The wind had landed beside Lu Xing.
Glancing at Wei Qingyu's pale and cool side profile, Lu Xing didn't know what to say.
Old Man Wei was rich and had spent a lot of money to hire professional teachers to teach Wei Qingyu etiquette and how to behave.
Therefore, Wei Qingyu's footsteps had also been trained.
Dignified and formal.
Seeing Wei Qingyu standing next to Lu Xing, Li Dachun felt a little anxious.
Holy crap!
My adoptive father finally gave up being a simp, and now Campus Belle Wei isn't going to let him get away without being reeled in?
Li Dachun covered his face as if he couldn't face reality.
He refused to see his adoptive father acting like a dog!
The next second.
A cool female voice sounded, like the flowing of a clear spring.
"Good morning."
Li Dachun: ???
He looked at Wei Qingyu as if he had seen a ghost!
Holy f*ck!
What is this situation?
Wei Qingyu took the initiative to greet my adoptive father?
This world has really gone insane!
Lu Xing was also a little surprised. He knew Wei Qingyu didn't like to talk. Why was she suddenly greeting him?
"Mm, good morning."
That was it.
The long silence made Li Dachun's whole body itch and squirm!
Wait, what the hell is going on?
Didn't they say Wei Qingyu hated my adoptive father and refused to talk to him?
What's with this proactive greeting?!
---
Her proactive greeting only received such a lukewarm response.
Confusion appeared in Wei Qingyu's clear eyes.
Shouldn't Lu Xing be starting to talk nonstop by now?
Why isn't he talking?
But he really did save me the other day...
I should be more proactive towards my benefactor, right?
Wei Qingyu asked drily.
"Did you come very early today?"
In the past, as soon as she got out of the car, she would see Lu Xing waiting at the school gate.
Even when she occasionally woke up earlier on a whim, she would always see Lu Xing's figure standing at the school gate.
It was as if Lu Xing and her driver had a telepathic connection.
But not today.
Or rather.
Ever since the fight with the punks that day, she hadn't received any messages from Lu Xing.
And so.
This morning, she wanted to come to the school gate early to thank Lu Xing. Repaying kindness was a principle she lived by.
Wei Qingyu waited at the school gate for a long, long time, until she was late, but she still didn't see Lu Xing's figure.
Could it be that Lu Xing's injuries were very serious and he took a leave of absence?
The thought of this possibility made Wei Qingyu a little flustered.
So she quickened her pace, wanting to go to the classroom to ask the homeroom teacher, but she saw Lu Xing's figure at the classroom door.
---
Wei Qingyu was a bit talkative today, Lu Xing replied.
"Not early. Half an hour later than before. I'll be coming at this time from now on."
Wei Qingyu nodded, her face expressionless.
"Sleeping is a good thing. I didn't see you at the school gate, so I thought your injuries were very serious."
"I'm happy for you, seeing that you're okay."
Lu Xing looked at Wei Qingyu with a strange expression.
With that calm and emotionless face... you're telling me you're happy for me?
But her words did reveal a hint of sincerity.
Lu Xing said with rare sincerity.
"No wonder all your old suitors were so heartbroken. When you say something nice with that deadpan expression, they probably thought you were making fun of them, huh?"
"Huh?"
Wei Qingyu looked at Lu Xing with her confused eyes.
"Does it really? How come?"
Lu Xing couldn't help but laugh.
What a blockhead!