Pursuing Her Best Friend after Confession Failed-Chapter 129 - 97: The First Love Regrets, Now Wants to Chase Backwards? (Subscribe please)_2
Bai Weixi murmured in shock, "Could it really be him? QQ screen name, freshman in computer science... everything matches. It must be him."
At that moment, her face was a canvas of complex emotions: regret, joy, and a hint of sadness.
Just last night, after Zhong Tingyue had posed that question, she had thought for a long, long time. She had nearly decided to let go of that immature and naive affection and devote herself completely to her studies.
But today, hearing about Li Yuan again was like a bolt from the blue, washing away all of last night’s resolutions.
Bai Weixi suddenly remembered something. After the college entrance exams, when his confession was rejected, she had heard from Wang Yuchen and Xu Zhi that Li Yuan spent all his time in internet cafes, except for the hour or two he spent playing basketball at the sports plaza every evening. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦
Back then, she had assumed Li Yuan was just trying to get over her rejection by immersing himself in online games. Now, it seemed that wasn’t the case at all.
He must have been heartbroken back then, so he probably poured all his energy into writing web novels as an outlet...
Memories flashed through Bai Weixi’s mind as details she had long forgotten began to arrange themselves meticulously into a new picture.
I once tried to indirectly ask about his family situation, but he was always vague and unwilling to say much, only that his parents were doing business out of town. I noticed a few clues back then but didn’t think much of it. Now it seems my initial guess might have been right. His family’s situation was probably decent, but definitely not as great as he made it seem...
Bai Weixi felt a storm of emotions as she recalled Li Yuan’s subsequent attitude toward her. It had gone from cold mockery after his rejection to the sheer audacity of risking a lower placement on his college entrance exams just to apply for Daxia University, a top-tier school.
Perhaps back then, he was already earning a million a month, so he didn’t care at all about whether he got into a university or not... He’s wealthy now, so he doesn’t care about me anymore. Is that why he treated me that way? If his feelings could change so easily, why did he flirt with me in the first place? Why did he insist on forcing his way into my heart?
Listening to her roommates’ cheerful and excited chatter, Bai Weixi suddenly felt extremely irritated. She grabbed her phone and walked out of the room.
"What’s wrong with Weixi? She doesn’t look very happy."
"It’s probably about her childhood sweetheart. Just leave her be; who can ever make sense of love? The chase might be sweet, but the ending often leaves you badly wounded. Anyway, let’s keep getting the tea! We have to find out who this guy is today."
"I want to know who he is, too! Earning a million a month... wow, I’m so envious. He’s already financially free! I’m going to learn how to write novels from him."
* * *
Alone by the flower pond in Mei Yuan, Bai Weixi opened her high school class’s QQ group on her phone. She found Li Yuan’s profile picture; his screen name was still the same, but the number of likes had surged by "+999" just today.
Seeing this, Bai Weixi was struck by an immense sense of urgency. She felt as if something incredibly important was about to slip through her fingers, snatched away by other girls.
Is he really that sought-after now?
At that moment, she knew that if she didn’t take the initiative, Li Yuan would disappear from her life completely, no longer hers and hers alone.
Her gaze gradually hardened as she made up her mind.
She made a phone call. As soon as it connected, Wang Yuchen’s voice came through.
"Hello, Bai! I was just about to call you. You won’t believe it, I just heard some explosive news coming from your university... I feel like that Great Writer who’s blowing up the internet seems really familiar... a lot like Li Scumbag..."
Even Yuchen, at a different university, already knows?
Sensing Bai Weixi’s silence, Wang Yuchen realized her misstep and quickly apologized. "Bai, I’m so sorry! I shouldn’t have brought up Li Scumbag. It’s just... the resemblance is uncanny."
"That’s him," Bai Weixi replied quietly.
After getting confirmation, Wang Yuchen grew incredibly excited. "It really is Li Yuan! My god, how did he do it? When did he start writing novels? How did he get so good? They say he can earn a million a month! With one month’s salary, he could buy an apartment in Modu outright, settle down, be financially free, and just enjoy life! Whoever becomes his girlfriend..."
Her words trailed off as she suddenly realized something was wrong. Wasn’t she talking to the very "ex-girlfriend" who had rejected Li Yuan multiple times?
Wang Yuchen stuck out her tongue and quickly apologized again. "Sorry, Bai, don’t take it to heart. There are plenty of guys out there who are way better than Li Scumbag."
Bai Weixi suddenly asked, "Yuchen, could you do me a favor?"
Wang Yuchen agreed readily. "Of course! We’re best friends, you don’t have to be so formal."
Bai Weixi hesitated, a blush creeping onto her cheeks. "I want you to talk to Xu Zhi and have him organize a get-together for our high school friends in Modu. Make sure he invites Li Yuan and Wang Shuai, but please don’t tell Li Yuan that I’ll be there yet."
Wang Yuchen asked blankly, "Bai, are you thinking of...?"
Bai Weixi nodded, her gaze firm. "I was up all night thinking, and I just can’t let him go. I want to ask him, to his face, do our feelings over the last three years just count for nothing?"
Hearing this, Wang Yuchen understood. She herself had a feeling there was some kind of misunderstanding between them. Two people who were so clearly in love with each other should have ended up together easily.
"Okay, Bai, I’ll talk to Xu Zhi. I’ve been ignoring him for two days, and he’s been waiting outside my dorm every single day, buying me breakfast and milk tea. It’s so annoying. I was planning to test him for a few more days, but for your happiness, I suppose I’ll make a sacrifice."
Wang Yuchen said it with an air of indifference, but Bai Weixi listened with envy. She once had that kind of treatment, but now, she had thrown it all away with her own hands.
Thinking of her own situation, Bai Weixi offered a sincere piece of advice. "Yuchen, Xu Zhi is a really great guy, and he treats you so well. Don’t let little arguments get to you. Don’t be like me and only start regretting it when it’s too late."
Wang Yuchen replied with playful haughtiness, "I know, Bai. I’m just testing him. If he can’t even handle this, how will I know how much he really loves me?"
Bai Weixi’s heart sank a little. "As long as you understand. I just don’t want you to repeat my mistakes."
Seeing her friend, who was normally as proud as a swan, looking so down, Wang Yuchen felt a pang of sympathy.
"Bai, you can’t blame yourself for everything. A relationship takes two people. Li Yuan is doing very well now, but you’re amazing too! With your grades, looks, and figure, I bet there’s a whole line of guys at your university chasing you, right? Hehe, come on, Bai, tell me. Have any boys at your school given you love letters or flowers? Has anyone confessed to you?"
Bai Weixi gave a wry smile and nodded. "Yes, a few guys have tried to pursue me, but I turned them all down. If there’s really no chance with Li Yuan anymore, then I won’t date anyone in college. I’ll just focus on my studies, find a good job, stay in Modu, and eventually just marry someone—anyone."
Wang Yuchen was speechless. "Bai, that’s ridiculous! There’s no need to waste your wonderful college years just because of Li Scumbag."
Bai Weixi shook her head with a look of self-mockery and regret. "Yuchen, you don’t understand. After you’ve met a man like Li Yuan, you can’t help but subconsciously compare every other guy to him..."
Wang Yuchen’s eyes lit up with sudden realization, and she said teasingly, "Hehe, I get it now, Bai! You just haven’t met anyone more impressive than Li Yuan yet. If you did, I’m sure things would be different."
Bai Weixi laughed, not denying it. "Maybe so. Who knows?"
