vncnus Chapter 79 Bread and Love
Chapter 79 Bread and Love
During this period, everyone was buried in reviewing, busy with their own things, and unknowingly, it seemed that their hearts had quietly grown apart.
Neither of them said it aloud, but deep down, they were always thinking about each other.
Finally free from burying himself in practice problems today, the first person Lu Yuan thought of was Ye Yixian. He thought of this little girl who, despite having endured so much hardship, still stubbornly and earnestly lived her life.
In his past life, Lu Yuan never even had a chance to properly thank Ye Yixian, and this regret was hard for him to let go of.
The chance to live a second life and make up for regrets is in your own hands.
Lu Yuan slowly moved closer and could clearly feel her slightly rapid breathing.
Ye Yixian closed his eyes, his fingertips slightly curled, and waited quietly with a heart full of tension.
She knew exactly what was going to happen next.
He knows everything.
She didn't flinch or resist; all that remained was a heart full of trepidation and anticipation as she quietly waited for him to lean down and steal her first kiss.
The night was hazy, the evening breeze was gentle, and the summer night still retained the warmth of the day, making the hearts of young men and women even more restless and excited.
The atmosphere was just right, and feelings were welling up inside. Lu Yuan was unwilling to hesitate or back down any longer, lest he miss the person in front of him.
Just as his lips were about to touch Ye Yixian, a rustling sound suddenly came from his side.
Both of them were startled, their hearts almost stopping.
They hurriedly created some distance and turned to look. In the hazy night, a familiar figure stood silently in place, staring at them in disbelief.
It's Xia Anqi.
Lu Yuan and Ye Yixian recognized the person who came.
"Depend on."
Lu Yuan cursed under his breath, having already cursed Xia Anqi countless times in his mind.
Ye Yixian awkwardly turned his face away, deliberately avoiding eye contact, trying to pretend he hadn't been recognized. But it was all in vain; Xia Anqi must have been watching for a long time and had already recognized them.
It seems she had been hiding in this secluded spot to study all along. The night was so dark that neither Lu Yuan nor Ye Yixian noticed her, and they were the ones who bumped into her first.
Xia Anqi thought the two would just walk past, but she never expected them to stop there, and even... kiss?
She had never seen such an ambiguous and intimate scene before.
Normally, she always looked down on puppy love and despised it from the bottom of her heart.
Even though I was hiding in the shadows, my eyes couldn't help but stare, and I secretly wanted to see the whole thing, curious about what kissing between a man and a woman really looked like.
Seeing that the two were about to take things a step further, it would be extremely awkward for her to suddenly appear at this moment.
Unfortunately, Xia Anqi was flustered as she witnessed such a scene for the first time. In a moment of carelessness, all the review materials in her arms slipped out with a crash, abruptly interrupting Lu Yuan's actions.
Caught red-handed, Xia Anqi froze on the spot, her face full of embarrassment, at a loss for what to do.
After a long pause, she finally steeled herself, her face hardening, and said with a deliberately stern tone, "What are you doing? This is a school! Doing this in public like this, I'm going to tell the teacher!"
"Lu Yuan..." Ye Yixian's heart tightened, and she subconsciously grabbed Lu Yuan's clothes, full of worry.
"Don't be afraid," Lu Yuan gently comforted her, then looked up at Xia Anqi, his tone slightly teasing, "How old are you? Still acting like a primary school student, always running to the teacher to complain?"
"I..." Xia Anqi was momentarily speechless, but refused to back down, stubbornly insisting, "You've already broken the school rules!"
"And what about you? Hiding nearby the whole time, does that count as spying?"
"Peeping?" Xia Anqi was instantly enraged and immediately retorted, "What peeping! Don't put it so harshly, I just happened to be passing by!"
"You just stood there watching as you passed by?" Lu Yuan asked calmly, pressing for details. "Is it possible that no one likes the top student in our grade, and you secretly yearn for a sweet romance, which is why you couldn't help but peek?"
"I didn't!"
Xia Anqi's cheeks flushed red with anxiety. She stamped her feet repeatedly and pointed at Lu Yuan, angrily saying, "Who said no one likes me? I just don't want to waste my time on these things!"
"Really? Anyone can brag."
Lu Yuan disagreed.
He didn't doubt that Xia Anqi had no suitors; he was just deliberately putting on a disdainful act to disturb her peace of mind.
He had long seen through Xia Anqi's nature: spoiled since childhood, arrogant, competitive, always striving to be number one, and always willing to let her strength speak for itself.
She would never allow anyone to question her abilities, much less allow anyone to underestimate her charm.
In terms of academics, she is logically clear and meticulous, making her a true academic star.
However, when it comes to interpersonal relationships and verbal confrontations, they are quite naive.
With a little probing and a little provocation from Lu Yuan, she was easily swayed by her emotions and quickly forgot about the idea of complaining.
"I wasn't bragging!" Xia Anqi clenched her fists and retorted angrily, but when the words were on the tip of her tongue, she realized that she had no way to prove herself.
She knew that continuing to argue would only put her at a disadvantage, and she had to regain the initiative.
He immediately changed his tone and said coldly, "Heh, Lu Yuan, don't be too smug. The second mock exam is in two days. If you keep indulging in romance all day, you definitely won't be able to beat me."
"Nonsense." Lu Yuan smiled faintly, "If I really surpassed you, wouldn't all your years of maintaining your title as a top student have been for nothing? If I, a mediocre student, were to overtake you by a shortcut, you'd probably be crying, making a scene, and threatening suicide."
"You..." Xia Anqi was so angry she felt a surge of anger, and no matter how she argued, she couldn't gain the upper hand. She could only grit her teeth and say, "I'm talking about English! I'll definitely get first place in English in this second mock exam!"
"It's a coincidence." Lu Yuan smiled calmly and said seriously, "I also plan to get first place in English in this second mock exam."
"You're dreaming!" Xia Anqi bit her lip, her eyes full of disbelief. "You spend all your time wasting your time on romance, how could you possibly beat me in an exam?"
"Liking someone is never a waste of time."
As Lu Yuan spoke, he raised his hand and gently put his arm around Ye Yixian's shoulder, pulling her tenderly into his embrace.
Ye Yixian was completely taken aback by his actions and was stunned when she bumped into his arms.
My head was spinning, my heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to burst out of my chest, and my cheeks were burning hot, as if they were being roasted by fire.
Lu Yuan looked at Xia Anqi, his tone frank and firm: "If liking someone is considered wasting time, then wouldn't everyone in the world be like a cold machine?"
"To truly like someone is not about indulging in romantic love and wasting your youth. It's about striving to become a better person, giving it your all, and working towards a better future with the person you like."
"It is precisely because of Ye Yixian that I understand the importance of working hard and striving for my future. I never think that liking her is a shameful thing. Even if you really want to tell on me, it doesn't matter. At worst, I will openly admit to everyone that I like her."
Lu Yuan's words were resounding and powerful.
Nestled in his arms, Ye Yixian heard everything clearly, and a ripple of emotion stirred within her, her heart pounding even harder.
It turns out that she was so important to Lu Yuan.
These words also stunned Xia Anqi. She opened her mouth slightly, wanting to say something but unable to find a single word to refute them.
Lu Yuan didn't stop there. He looked at her quietly and slowly said, "I never deny your talent and hard work in your studies, but life is only about 30,000 days, and you can only bury yourself in books for a little over ten years. In the long years to come, there are so many things to learn beyond books, things to learn to be moved, things to cherish, and things to learn to love someone earnestly."
"In the end, life is nothing more than love and bread. A fulfilling life requires both love to nourish the soul and bread to satisfy the appetite."