Chapter 125: Liu Ying’s Unwavering Obsession

Lin Qing, wait a moment.

Liu Hong’s heart, upon seeing the woman whose back resembled Xiao Yu’s, felt as though a pot of hot oil had overturned within him.

The scorching sensation left him restless, compelling him to verify her identity himself.

It might just be his imagination, for how could Xiao Yu possibly be here?

But…

He had to confirm.

“Xiao Yu!”

As Liu Hong swiftly ran towards the woman not far away, Lin Qing, hearing the name he shouted, immediately understood the reason for his sudden agitation.

However, this woman was not Liu Ying.

While their backs might bear a strong resemblance, there were subtle differences in shoulder height and leg length.

Lin Qing watched Liu Hong rush over, and upon seeing the woman’s face, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief, then promptly apologized to her.

Yet, what Liu Hong had just said served as a direct reminder to Lin Qing.

It was highly probable that Liu Ying, as Liu Hong had implied, was secretly engaged in compensated dating.

This was an illegal act.

Since Liu Ying was still a minor, if she were caught in the act, her reputation would undoubtedly be ruined.

It was precisely for this reason that Lin Qing suddenly understood why Liu Ying had been so panicked back then.

‘Phew, good thing I was mistaken. I was just scaring myself. Xiao Yu comes from a good family; how could she possibly be here!’

When Liu Hong returned, his face relaxed, the words he spoke caused Lin Qing to cast a silent glance his way, thinking that Liu Hong hadn’t frightened himself.

Liu Ying, or Xiao Yu as Liu Hong called her, was indeed involved in compensated dating.

She just hadn’t been caught red-handed.

“Oh, right, Lin Qing, what did you mean by your question earlier?”

“Nothing.”

As Liu Hong pressed with curious questions, Lin Qing waved a hand, choosing not to elaborate.

Even if he directly revealed that Liu Ying was engaged in compensated dating, Liu Hong, already deeply smitten, would never believe him.

Thus, there was no need to say more.

In any case, at this stage, Liu Ying’s target was him.

Liu Hong would not become Liu Ying’s victim.

Although Lin Qing had only exchanged a few words with Liu Ying, their brief interaction had left him with a profound impression of her unstable mental state.

It had reached a level of paranoia.

Therefore, even if she saw him kissing Su Yao, Liu Ying would not give up easily.

She might even be provoked further, and there was no telling what she might do.

Lin Qing pondered these thoughts silently, then raised his hand, holding the grabber to pick up trash. A sense of foreboding rose within him, hinting at an unpleasant development to come.

Despite this, Lin Qing remained unfazed, displaying remarkable composure.

No matter how deranged Liu Ying became, she was utterly insignificant when compared to Su Yao.

She was not even worth mentioning.

****

The Sunday passed in diligent work, and by early Monday morning, it was time for school again.

However, unlike the usual dismal Mondays, this one brought a sense of delight.

Lin Qing watched the students at the school gate, their faces light and cheerful as they chattered, some even skipping and bouncing with unrestrained joy. He knew precisely why they were so happy.

Friday marked the start of the School Festival.

It was a celebration for the students, with only four days left until its commencement.

“Lin Qing, let me tell you, absolutely do not fall for Su Yao’s tricks! That woman is terrifying. Just one glance from her now, and my thighs start trembling. It’s truly petrifying.”

Liu Hong, unwavering as ever, still insisted on accompanying Lin Qing to school daily. However, once Lin Qing mentioned he had already eaten breakfast at home, the soy milk deliveries ceased.

This brought a sigh of relief to Lin Qing, who mused that while soy milk was essentially just liquid, the sheer quantity was considerable… for Liu Hong to drink two large cans by himself was quite impressive.

“Don’t think I’m lying. Su Yao is only special to you; that gentle and obedient demeanor is entirely an act. In reality…”

Ever since witnessing Lin Qing and Su Yao’s intimacy, Liu Hong had begun a relentless campaign of “brainwashing” sermons, reducing his myriad words to four simple ones.

‘Stay away from Su Yao!’

Lin Qing knew Liu Hong meant well, and that Su Yao was indeed extremely dangerous, but Liu Hong’s warning came too late.

He was already too entangled to leave.

Even saying more now would be futile.

It was better to change the subject.

To divert his attention.

“So, what makes a good woman? Xiao Yu?”

Lin Qing deliberately steered the conversation away, preventing Liu Hong from continuing his nagging.

Upon hearing the name Xiao Yu, Liu Hong’s eyes lit up, and he couldn’t help but curve his lips upwards. His entire demeanor became animated and spirited.

“Of course! Xiao Yu is incredibly gentle, and her voice is so soft. You can tell she’s a sensitive girl who needs the protection of a strong man like me.”

Hearing Liu Hong’s words, Lin Qing silently recalled the hysterical Liu Hong he knew, whose voice was anything but soft.

Instead, it was sharp and piercing…

“Liu Hong, if you were to suffer a heartbreak, what would lift your spirits?”

Lin Qing’s sudden question caused Liu Hong to pause.

Without overthinking, Liu Hong pondered for a moment before offering an answer.

“Traveling! But why do you ask?”

Once Liu Hong finished speaking, he immediately tilted his head, looking at Lin Qing with confusion, unsure of the meaning behind his questions.

‘It had been a long time since his last heartbreak!’

“Just in case.”

“Haha, don’t worry! This time, my secret crush will definitely bear fruit! I already stumbled once with Su Yao; I refuse to believe my luck is so bad that I’d fall again.”

Upon hearing Lin Qing’s earnest reply, Liu Hong let out a hearty laugh, then spoke with absolute conviction.

Lin Qing glanced at Liu Hong, shook his head, and had already mentally prepared himself to console him.

“Lin Qing, good morning.”

As Lin Qing was lost in these thoughts, a female voice suddenly rang out, reaching his ears and causing him to instinctively frown.

‘Liu Ying was here?’

After his merciless rejection last time, Liu Ying had taken sick leave from school. Yet now, she suddenly appeared, calling his name as if nothing had happened.

No matter how he thought about it, something felt terribly off.

Previously, Lin Qing might have responded to Liu Ying’s overtures with a few words, attempting to gather information by lingering around her.

However, the difficulty was too immense, and Lin Qing had long since given up.

Thus, Lin Qing simply ignored Liu Ying’s attempt to strike up a conversation. She lifted her hand, intending to grasp his arm, but Lin Qing swiftly dodged her.

“Lin Qing, please be my friend. I truly like you very much.”

Liu Ying brought up the word “friend” once more, as if she had forgotten her previous hysterics. This time, she disregarded everything else; even with many students around, she paid them no mind.

Instead, she gazed earnestly at Lin Qing, her face brimming with anticipation as she awaited his reply.

Witnessing this, Liu Hong, who stood nearby, immediately raised a hand to cover his mouth in surprise. He hadn’t expected that even with Lin Qing’s handsome face concealed, his luck with romance was unstoppable!

‘Although Liu Ying was rather plain-looking, plain girls were much easier to handle.’

‘Beautiful women always had too many tricks up their sleeves.’

‘Only someone like him could manage them; a sweet innocent like Lin Qing should just forget about it!’

‘And a super beautiful woman like Su Yao was even more tyrannical; perhaps only a god could tame her!’

Lost in these thoughts, Liu Hong watched with a mischievous grin, eager to see Lin Qing’s reaction.

“I’ve already rejected you. Stop bothering me.”

When Liu Ying blocked his path, Lin Qing halted, then coldly refused her.

No matter how many times Liu Ying asked, Lin Qing’s answer would remain the same.

Even if he was curious about the reason for the changing number of skull icons, Lin Qing would not force himself to stay near someone he disliked.

“I know, but I can’t give up on you!”

Upon hearing Lin Qing’s refusal, Liu Ying’s expression remained unchanged, but beneath her glasses, her eyes blazed with a fierce, consuming rage.

It was a madness capable of igniting a prairie fire, burning everything in its path.

Ever since witnessing Su Yao and Lin Qing passionately kissing at the arcade, that image had lingered stubbornly in Liu Ying’s mind, refusing to fade.

She couldn’t forget that image.

This drove Liu Ying to hysterically smash things, binge eat, and desperately wish to consume that miraculous potion again to make herself happy.

To calm herself down.

Alas, there had only been one special potion, and she had already consumed it entirely.

Trying to find the masked man again was like searching for a needle in a haystack; Liu Ying held no hope for it.

Once she had somewhat calmed down, Liu Ying understood that to return to her normal state, she absolutely had to have Lin Qing under her control.

Only by constantly tormenting Lin Qing and listening to his screams could the rage within her heart be appeased.

The man that wretched woman Su Yao liked, being casually trampled and whipped by her – the mere thought filled her with delight.

Therefore, Liu Ying was not disheartened by her previous failure; she was ready to redouble her efforts.

They were both students at the same school, and even in the same class.

Lin Qing wouldn’t be able to refuse her forever!

“Oh, oh, oh, Lin Qing, she’s practically begging! Are you really going to refuse her?”

Liu Hong, who stood by enjoying the drama, chuckled as he egged them on, thinking that even if he couldn’t help Lin Qing escape Su Yao’s control, at least he could annoy Su Yao a little.

Hmph!

Su Yao always gave him those icy stares; it was terrifying!

“Lin Qing, I think Liu Ying is quite serious. You should consider it.”

The more Liu Hong thought about it, the better it seemed, prompting him to try and set them up.

Lin Qing, however, turned his head to glance at Liu Hong, with many words he wished to say, but ultimately they dissolved into a sigh, and he closed his mouth.

Sometimes, being kept in the dark was indeed a blissful state.

“I’m truly a good person, Lin Qing. As long as you accept being with me, whatever you desire, I will fulfill your wishes!”

Hearing Liu Hong’s encouragement, which felt like a surge of morale, Liu Ying immediately spoke to Lin Qing with a solemn expression.

Her voice was not quiet, drawing nearby students to gather, each looking on curiously, wondering what was happening.

Seeing the growing crowd of onlookers, Lin Qing frowned, knowing he couldn’t let this continue.

He had to leave quickly.

“I just want you to stay far away from me.”

Having spoken, Lin Qing lifted his foot, preparing to depart from this troublesome spot.

As Lin Qing walked past Liu Ying, his repeated rejections finally caused her to erupt in an uncontrollable outburst.

Her distorted expression and sharp words.

Everything indicated her hysteria.

Hearing this, Lin Qing let out a cold laugh, then leaned close to Liu Ying’s ear and spoke.

“You’re worse than her, Xiao Yu.”

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