sinovels Chapter 71 We will always be together
Chapter 71 We will always be together
Ye Yixian couldn't understand why Lu Yuan's mother was so close to her.
She has always been an unlikable girl, aloof and full of resentment, never good at getting along with people, and never expecting to receive favor from her elders.
The more she pondered this unexpected kindness, the more uneasy she felt, a heavy weight pressing on her heart.
Lu Yuan immediately saw through her unease and anxiety. Fearing that she was too tense, he smiled and looked at his mother, gently smoothing things over: "Mom, you can just come to school occasionally to bring us nutritious meals. You don't need to travel every day. It's too tiring."
"Do you like the food in the school cafeteria?"
When Lu Ma said this, her gaze swept over Lu Yuan and then landed on Ye Yixian, clearly asking both of them at the same time.
During this period, under Lu Yuan's careful care, Ye Yixian was finally able to eat three meals a day on time and no longer go hungry. However, she was already thin, and it was impossible for her to improve her complexion in a short time. Her cheeks were still somewhat thin, which made people feel particularly sorry for her.
Lu's mother saw all these details and felt genuine pity for the little girl.
"I can eat it." Lu Yuan nodded quickly in agreement, and Ye Yixian also hurriedly nodded slightly, her eyes showing a hint of timid obedience.
Looking at the two of them, Aunt Lu smiled with satisfaction and then said, "My coming every day does interfere with your studies. How about this, I'll only come twice a week. Yixian, what do you usually like to eat? Just tell Auntie, and Auntie will make it especially for you next time."
The sudden question froze Ye Yixian instantly, his mind went blank, and he opened his mouth but didn't know how to respond.
In all her life, no elder had ever asked about her preferences with such care, and she was at a loss for words.
Seeing this, Lu Yuan immediately came to her rescue: "She's not a picky eater, she'll eat whatever you cook, just prepare it according to my taste."
"Yes, yes, let's do it according to Lu Yuan's taste!" Ye Yixian nodded in agreement as if he had grasped a lifeline.
Having lacked maternal love since childhood, she was unable to bear such profound and warm care. She felt both warm and flustered, at a loss for what to do.
"Okay, then Mom will arrange it." Lu's mother readily agreed, and then reminded them to eat well and not let the food get cold.
Ye Yixian lowered her head and ate her rice, but her eyes couldn't help but sneak glances at Lu Yuan beside her. She was full of doubts and confusion, hoping that Lu Yuan would give her an explanation after the meal.
Before they had finished eating, a figure suddenly appeared in the distance. Lu Yuan keenly sensed a hostile gaze and turned to look, only to see Xia Anqi.
Her family also brought her food at school. Given Xia Anqi's outstanding academic performance, it was to be expected that her family would pay such attention to her.
She must have heard every word of Lu Yuan's conversation.
Xia Anqi felt contempt and disdain. She thought that Lu Yuan and Ye Yixian were having an early romance. At this crucial moment when the college entrance examination was just around the corner, they were wasting their time and ruining their future by focusing on their love affair.
In her eyes, early romantic relationships are harmful and have no benefits whatsoever; they only delay studies and are utterly useless.
Then she secretly calculated that if Lu Yuan was obsessed with puppy love, his review progress would definitely be affected. In this second mock exam, she would definitely be able to easily surpass him and regain the first place in English.
Lu Yuan seemed to see right through Xia Anqi's thoughts. A meaningful smile appeared on his lips, a smile that was both provocative and disdainful, straightforward and glaring.
Xia Anqi's face darkened abruptly at the smile, her eyes filled with displeasure, but she couldn't show it in public, so she could only give Lu Yuan an angry look.
After dinner, it was almost time for evening self-study.
Before class, Ye Yixian, as usual, discussed the difficulties in her studies with Lu Yuan in the corridor.
Previously, Ye Yixian had always been the one explaining knowledge points to Lu Yuan, but now that Lu Yuan's strength has greatly increased, he can instead teach her a lot of practical tips.
Ye Yixian has extremely high comprehension, but he has neglected his studies in the past few years and his foundation is too weak. If he could concentrate on his studies, even if he can't break into the top ten in the grade, he would definitely be in the top fifty.
Lu Yuan finished explaining the key points and difficult concepts for today. Ye Yixian hesitated for a long time before softly asking, "Why did you tell Auntie that I helped you improve? I clearly didn't teach you anything."
Lu Yuan had anticipated her question, and calmly replied, "You didn't intentionally teach me anything, but your existence is the reason I'm determined to change."
"What do you mean?" Ye Yixian tilted her head slightly, her clear eyes filled with doubt as she stared blankly at Lu Yuan.
The matter of rebirth was too mystical for Lu Yuan to tell the truth, so he could only subtly change the subject: "Has anyone been giving you trouble at school lately?"
Ye Yixian, being simple-minded, was easily swayed by the situation. She gently shook her head, her tone tinged with dependence: "No more. Since you've been around, the troubles around me have decreased significantly."
She could clearly feel that the way her classmates looked at her was gradually becoming less malicious and more peaceful. This change was certainly due to her own reasons, but more importantly, it was the confidence that Lu Yuan's presence brought her.
"I'm here..." Lu Yuan accurately grasped the sense of dependence in those words, a mischievous smile appearing in his eyes. He suddenly leaned down slightly and moved a little closer to Ye Yixian.
Ye Yixian subconsciously tilted her head back, afraid of being hit by his forehead as he leaned in, but her heartbeat inexplicably became erratic.
For some reason, whenever Lu Yuan approached, she would forget to back away and resist. This subconscious dodge seemed to be half-heartedly accepting his advances.
Lu Yuan smiled and pressed on, his tone slightly teasing: "So, I'm very important to you, right?"
The question was too direct, and Ye Yixian's cheeks instantly burned. No matter how she answered, she felt it was inappropriate. She hurriedly turned her head away, unable to meet his gaze. Her heart pounded wildly, almost leaping out of her chest. After a long pause, she finally stammered out a sentence:
"I...I don't know."
Lu Yuan loved seeing her shy and flustered like this, so he leaned closer, his warm breath brushing against Ye Yixian's ear, carrying a faint warmth: "It seems I really am very important to you. So, will you leave me in the future?"
"I..." Ye Yixian bit her lower lip tightly, the answer already in her heart:
She didn't want to leave Lu Yuan at all.
But she dared not make a promise lightly. The college entrance examination was just around the corner. After the exam, they might go to different cities and never cross paths again.
The thought of such an ending made her nose sting, her eyes burn slightly, and she felt so sad that she wanted to cry.
She didn't know how to respond, nor did she dare to think about it any further. She could only silently tell herself to cherish the present moment and every break between classes where she could chat and discuss studies with Lu Yuan in the corridor was already wonderful enough.
Seeing Ye Yixian pursing her lips, unable to speak for a long time, her eyes filled with struggle and unease, Lu Yuan stopped teasing her. He gently patted her head and said in a gentle tone, "Don't be afraid, we will always be together."
Ye Yixian suddenly looked up, staring at him in shock, her voice trembling slightly: "What...do you mean by that?"
Is this a confession of love?
But it doesn't seem so.
"It means what you're thinking." Lu Yuan didn't spell it out, leaving all the choices to Ye Yixian.
He admitted that he now had a good impression of Ye Yixian, but this feeling was more about repaying a debt of gratitude after his rebirth.
Repaying kindness is never about forcing someone to love you, but about giving them enough respect and the right to choose.
Moreover, having lived two lives, he knows better than anyone that the most important thing for them right now is always their college entrance exam results. Romantic relationships are never the focus at this moment; what is meant to come will come in the future.
Ye Yixian stared at Lu Yuan, lost in thought, pondering the deeper meaning of his words over and over again, her heart filled with panic and trembling.
Before she could sort out her thoughts, the jarring school bell rang, interrupting her.
Ye Yixian was reluctant to leave, but he could only turn around and walk quickly back to the classroom.
That evening, the class continued to use the group learning model during self-study, with Lu Yuan, Gao Zhe, Xu Lingjing, and Jiang Yiqing in one group.
In the group, Gao Zhe had the weakest academic performance, and many basic knowledge points were extremely difficult for him.
After a brief discussion, the four decided to have Jiang Yiqing tutor Gao Zhe. Jiang Yiqing couldn't refuse, so she had to agree.
Lu Yuan and Xu Lingjing sat facing each other, but they didn't exchange any words. They were both engrossed in doing their homework, just like two strangers.
After a long silence, Xu Lingjing suddenly spoke, seemingly casually, her voice soft yet clear: "You've fallen for Ye Yixian, haven't you?"
Lu Yuan's train of thought was instantly interrupted. He slowly raised his eyes to look at Xu Lingjing, but she kept her head down, her gaze fixed on the test paper, revealing no emotion whatsoever.