novelno Chapter 82 Ex vs. Current Partner
Chapter 82 Ex vs. Current Partner
Lu Yuan pushed through the crowd and strode into the classroom.
He quickly stepped forward and said in a deep voice to the aggressive Xu Lingjing, "Xu Lingjing, haven't you made enough of a scene? Go back now."
Xu Lingjing glanced at him indifferently, her expression calm and disdainful.
The more urgently Lu Yuan tried to stop him, the more it highlighted his concern and care for Ye Yixian.
Xu Lingjing turned her gaze to Ye Yixian again, secretly pondering what was so special about him that made Lu Yuan treat him with such devotion.
But after looking at her repeatedly, she couldn't see anything special about her, so she simply walked straight towards Ye Yixian.
Ye Yixian subconsciously stood up, her fists clenched, her face full of vigilance.
She had a vague premonition that Xu Lingjing had come with the intention of confronting her, and a direct confrontation seemed inevitable.
"What's going on here?"
"Need I say more? Ex vs. current, this is going to be interesting."
The students watching the spectacle outside, fearing the scene wasn't exciting enough, began to whisper among themselves.
Everyone knows that Lu Yuan used to be single-mindedly pursuing Xu Lingjing and could not see anyone else.
Just when everyone thought he would remain devoted to Xu Lingjing, he suddenly changed his mind and gradually got together with Ye Yixian.
In recent days, this matter has become a hot topic of conversation among the senior high school students, especially after Lu Yuan's grades improved rapidly, and the rumors surrounding him have become more and more numerous.
The focus of everyone's discussion has never been the extent of his academic improvement, but rather why he let go of Xu Lingjing and instead fell for Ye Yixian.
Some speculate that Xu Lingjing's repeated coldness and perfunctory attitude completely exhausted Lu Yuan's feelings, leaving him no choice but to seek someone else.
But this argument ultimately doesn't hold water. Even though he was neglected back then, Lu Yuan was surrounded by countless outstanding girls. How could the ordinary Ye Yixian possibly have a chance to cut in line?
Some people made wild speculations, saying that Ye Yixian had something on Lu Yuan, forcing him to abandon his old flame and choose her.
All these rumors are baseless nonsense and should not be believed at all.
But everyone knows that Xu Lingjing is now Lu Yuan's past, while Ye Yixian is the one who is by his side now.
Isn't it just a relationship between an ex and a current partner?
No one expected that Xu Lingjing, who was always the center of attention, would actually be competing against Ye Yixian on the same screen.
They were originally two types of people who should have never crossed paths, like two parallel lines, and would never have any entanglement.
At this moment, Xu Lingjing stood in front of Ye Yixian, the two of them separated by only a desk.
The two are of similar height, and they can see all the emotions in each other's eyes simply by looking at each other at eye level.
It is said that the eyes are the windows to the soul, and a single glance can reveal the deepest thoughts in a person's heart.
Ye Yixian's eyes were full of vigilance at this moment. He looked at Xu Lingjing as if he were guarding against a venomous snake with hidden sharpness. He dared not relax for a moment, for fear that he would be bitten by the snake if he was careless.
Xu Lingjing's gaze towards her was a mixture of curiosity, jealousy, and countless complex emotions.
She was determined to see Ye Yixian's strengths and figure out where she had lost.
"Xu Lingjing, stop fooling around." Lu Yuan stepped forward and pressed her shoulder, insisting that she leave.
He didn't want to see Ye Yixian suffer injustice or be bullied for no reason.
"Don't touch me." Xu Lingjing raised her hand and shook off his hand. She looked at Ye Yixian again, took a deep breath, as if she had made a great decision, and slowly said, "Ye Yixian, come to my birthday party in a couple of days."
"What?"
Everyone present was stunned, almost thinking they had misheard.
Ye Yixian was stunned, all his vigilance turning into a sky full of doubts, and he even seriously suspected that he was hallucinating because he was too tired from staying up late to study for days.
She didn't know how to respond for a moment, and subconsciously turned to Lu Yuan for help.
In that brief moment, she couldn't fathom Xu Lingjing's true intentions.
Everyone in the school knew that she had snatched Lu Yuan away from Xu Lingjing. Logically speaking, the other party should be full of resentment and not want to see her, let alone invite her to her birthday party.
To anyone else, this action seemed like a treacherous trap, a banquet lurking in the shadows.
Lu Yuan also looked surprised and helplessly shrugged. He never expected that Xu Lingjing's aggressive visit would turn out to be just an invitation to Ye Yixian's birthday party.
Xu Lingjing saw through Ye Yixian's concerns at a glance and said calmly, "What? I personally came to invite you. Isn't that enough sincerity?"
"No," Ye Yixian shook her head gently, still puzzled. "We're not familiar with each other, so why did you specifically invite me?"
"Who is born familiar with someone? Acquaintances all begin as strangers. After a few interactions, people naturally become familiar with each other. People need to get to know each other gradually."
Xu Lingjing spoke with composure, her aura firmly dominating the entire room. Compared to the flustered and helpless Ye Yixian, she appeared much more at ease.
The logic was sound, but Ye Yixian still felt that something was off about the whole thing.
"Yixian, don't agree to her request. Be careful, it might be a trap."
Wang Qingyu, who was standing nearby, quietly tugged at Ye Yixian's sleeve and whispered a reminder.
Almost no one present believed that Xu Lingjing genuinely invited her love rival to the banquet.
Ultimately, the two were rivals secretly competing for love.
Since ancient times, when rivals in love meet, it is inevitable that they will feel estranged. It is already rare for them not to quarrel, so how could they be so friendly and take the initiative to invite each other out?
Before Ye Yixian could answer, Xu Lingjing turned to Wang Qingyu and said indifferently, "This is between Ye Yixian and me, you don't need to interfere."
Wang Qingyu pursed her lips in grievance and obediently shut her mouth, saying no more.
Ye Yixian still subconsciously looked at Lu Yuan, hoping that he could help her make up her mind.
Xu Lingjing saw through this little scheme instantly and said calmly, "Do you always have to rely on Lu Yuan to make decisions for you? I invited you. Just give me a straight answer whether you're going or not."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's eyes were immediately focused on Ye Yixian.
It was obvious that this was Xu Lingjing's blatant probing and provocation.
If it were truly a gathering, accepting the invitation would be fine, but she worried that it might be a trap, a banquet with hidden schemes, and that she would surely suffer losses and setbacks if she went.
However, if one refuses in public, it will inevitably give others grounds for criticism.
Rumors were already rampant on campus, with many people privately discussing how she had interfered and used improper means to steal Lu Yuan away.
If he were to back down in the face of Xu Lingjing's invitation now, it would only confirm the gossip and make him appear guilty and ashamed.
After much deliberation, Ye Yixian made up his mind that he absolutely could not show the slightest weakness in front of Xu Lingjing.
She withdrew her pleading gaze from Lu Yuan, straightened her back, looked him directly in the eye, and said firmly, "Alright, since you sincerely invite me, I will naturally keep my appointment on time."
"Ha, fine, I'll be waiting for you."
Xu Lingjing smiled faintly, said nothing more, and turned to leave calmly.
She exuded a powerful aura, and the students who gathered along the way spontaneously made way for her.
"Yixian, don't overthink it. She wouldn't dare do anything to you." Lu Yuan quickly stepped forward and gently comforted her, but secretly he was planning to persuade Ye Yixian to find an excuse to avoid going later.
Unexpectedly, Ye Yixian was stubborn and unyielding, and her tone was exceptionally firm: "Don't worry, I'm not afraid of her. I want to see for myself what she's up to."
"Why are you arguing with her?" Lu Yuan suddenly felt a headache coming on, only then remembering that Ye Yixian was always proud and stubborn to the core.
Now that Xu Lingjing has taken the initiative to confront her, how could she easily swallow her anger?
They will definitely not be outdone and will take this opportunity to prove themselves against Xu Lingjing.