Chapter 128: The Truth Unveiled

Instead of remaining seated, Su Yao stood up with a curious expression, quickly walking over to Lin Qing’s side.

Her steps were light, and her eyes sparkled with surprise. As she looked at Lin Qing, a hint of an enigmatic smile played at the corners of her mouth, curious about what he had said behind her back.

It wasn’t just Su Yao who was intrigued. The moment the class heard that the school’s belle was involved, everyone perked up, sensing that there was a juicy gossip coming their way!

However, mindful of Liu Hong’s authority, the students dared not whisper a word about Su Yao, fearing they might taste the force of Liu Hong’s fists.

Liu Hong felt deeply wronged, on the brink of tears, thinking, ‘I don’t like Su Yao anymore! Why can’t they see that? Su Yao is a terrifying woman; I must have been out of my mind to keep liking her!’

As Su Yao approached, her eager demeanor made Lin Qing want to cover his face in regret, wishing he hadn’t blurted out those words in the past. He had only intended to deter Liu Ying, not to plant a seed that would now sprout into a problem.

‘Surely, what Lin Qing said to me can’t be a lie. Or are you saying he’s not my boyfriend?’

Upon hearing Su Yao’s words, Liu Ying, in her anger, paused and then looked at Lin Qing, wondering if he had been deceiving her. ‘He and Su Yao aren’t actually a couple! If that’s true… then Lin Qing is still mine!’

‘Only I, Liu Ying, truly care for Lin Qing. Su Yao is just a heartbreaker; she would never commit to Lin Qing. She only plays with him.’

Lin Qing, however, didn’t even glance at Liu Ying. He kept his eyes fixed on Su Yao, who was now standing beside him. Despite the tension, he couldn’t bring himself to speak.

‘Lin Qing, speak up.’

Su Yao ignored Liu Ying, smiling at Lin Qing with gleaming, jewel-like eyes that sparkled with anticipation and excitement, waiting for his response.

‘That was just a game of Truth or Dare between Lin Qing and me!!’

Just as Lin Qing was about to speak, Liu Hong’s voice boomed out like a loudspeaker, causing everyone to turn and stare at him. At first, they wondered how Liu Hong and Lin Qing could be involved in the notorious bullying rumors. They had often seen Liu Hong and his friends hanging around Lin Qing, even following him to the bathroom…

Suddenly, everyone understood. The truth was out! Liu Hong was quite the rascal!

‘What are you all looking at? Haven’t you ever seen good friends playing together?’

Perhaps feeling the weight of their stares, Liu Hong snapped, ‘I gathered the courage to stand up for Lin Qing against Su Yao. And now, Su Yao isn’t even glaring at me anymore, making me feel like the little match girl, finally brave enough to light the last match.’

‘The flame was bright and warm, even if it only lasted a moment. But helping Lin Qing was worth it!’

Although Liu Hong wasn’t sure if Liu Ying’s words were true, he knew he couldn’t let Lin Qing and Su Yao get entangled. Despite their private closeness, they needed to keep their distance publicly. Liu Hong, with his strong male intuition, sensed that if Lin Qing and Su Yao’s special relationship was openly acknowledged, Su Yao would seize the opportunity and cling to Lin Qing even more tightly.

‘Like a leech, she’s already attached, and now she’ll have a legitimate reason to stick to him, disrupting the brotherly bond I share with Lin Qing.’

Determined, Liu Hong steeled himself for whatever retaliation Su Yao might unleash. But Su Yao merely glanced at him, her usual icy stare replaced by a softer look. Liu Hong scratched his head, bewildered by this unexpected change in her demeanor.

‘Oh, I see.’

With a light tap on the desk, Su Yao greeted Lin Qing. After Liu Hong’s interruption, Su Yao no longer teased Lin Qing but accepted the explanation of the Truth or Dare game. She had never intended to reveal anything. Such half-hearted coercion didn’t suit her tastes. She preferred willingness over reluctance.

‘The reason I joined in was because it was interesting. Lin Qing actually said those things to Liu Ying, but he hasn’t even told me, his girlfriend! That’s a bit disappointing.’

‘Su Yao, I know you’re in my heart. Even though you use this method to reject me, it’s because you don’t want to hurt me. How touching! No matter how many times you reject me, I won’t give up on you!’

‘But the girlfriend issue is now resolved, and Sui Ying has become a problem again.’

Liu Ying looked at Lin Qing with a mixture of emotion and a hint of joy, which only intensified Liu Hong’s pain. He felt his heart tearing apart. Although he had helped Lin Qing, he had also given Liu Ying false hope, leaving Lin Qing in a difficult situation.

‘Sui Ying, since I’m involved now, I have to say something. Lin Qing has clearly rejected you. Are you going to pretend you don’t understand and keep harassing him?’

But things didn’t go as Liu Hong expected. Su Yao intervened, her smile fading into a serious expression. With her beauty, family background, and impressive capabilities, Su Yao had always held a certain influence in Class Six. Now, as she questioned Liu Ying, some students echoed her sentiments.

‘I feel the same way. From what I’ve heard, Lin Qing has rejected her multiple times.’

‘This isn’t a confession; it’s bullying in disguise!’

As the classroom buzzed with voices, Liu Ying’s anger surged again. ‘Who is Su Yao to interfere? This is between me and Lin Qing!’

‘Sui Ying’s right to like Lin Qing is her own, but so is Lin Qing’s right to refuse her.’

Su Yao watched Liu Ying stubbornly refuse to back down, her smile deepening. Lin Qing noticed a glimpse of calculation in Su Yao’s eyes, which he filed away for later.

‘If this affects Lin Qing’s studies, I’ll report it to the academic office to prevent further issues. I’m sure Su Ying doesn’t want this to escalate, as it could involve a thorough investigation, both within and outside the school.’

After finishing her speech, Su Yao walked back to her seat, leaving the others to whisper and point. Liu Ying, realizing the threat, clenched her fists. She knew Su Yao’s words held a warning, fearing the investigation would uncover her extracurricular activities. Su Yao’s few words had effectively silenced her.

Liu Ying bit her lip, glaring at Lin Qing before returning to her seat, where she lay face down, her expression twisted with rage. She wasn’t ready to concede.

‘What are you all doing? Class is about to start!’

Soon, the language teacher arrived, signaling the start of the first period. The students returned to their seats, still murmuring about the incident, but the commotion had died down.

【Work Hard Soul】

【Zhou Lin】: Wow, Su Yao really knows how to handle things.

【Wang Jian】: Yeah.

【Liu Hong】: She’s not that impressive; things could have escalated further.

【Zhou Lin】: …

【Wang Jian】: …

No one expected Su Ying to act this way. The real twist was Su Yao’s revelation about the girlfriend issue, cleverly deflected. Thanks to Liu Hong, Lin Qing had decided to accompany him on a trip after his heartbreak!

【Wang Jian】: Liu Hong, please, can we stop the puppy love act?

【Zhou Lin】: Liu Hong, the New Year’s variety show won’t be the same without your act!

【Liu Hong】: Get lost!

After the playful banter, Lin Qing smiled, but his mind was still on Su Yao’s warning, sensing an impending danger.

【Xiao Yu】: I need medicine.

【Haozi】: Meet me at the usual spot tonight; I’ve got all kinds of medicine!

In the classroom, Liu Ying lay on her desk, staring at her phone. A wicked grin spread across her face as she read the messages, her eyes gleaming with determination. She was resolved to succeed, no matter the cost. She would make sure her name appeared on Lin Qing’s phone.

Today, the author is determined to finish the five chapters, even if it means staying up all night. I won’t stop until I catch up on the unpaid updates, even if it means three chapters a day (I promise, I’ll do it tomorrow, no matter what!)

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