Pursuing Her Best Friend after Confession Failed-Chapter 37 - 36 Li Yuan’s Revenge, Collecting Some Interest First
Looking at Bai Weixi’s beautiful and captivating face, Li Yuan stepped forward and pulled the eagerly awaiting girl into his arms. He was met with a warm embrace and a faint, virginal fragrance. His body brushed against her unique softness, bringing him a special kind of thrill. The first love he had longed for but could never attain in his past life was now held so boldly in his arms.
He did this on purpose. After all, a man needs to be a little bad to win a woman’s love. Constantly playing the fawning suitor would only lead to a tragic end. As long as you treat love as a game, you can do whatever you want. In love, whoever falls deeper gets hurt the most.
He hadn’t just experienced this himself in his previous life; he had also seen countless examples: the grandmasters of the game, Principal Wang, Leehom Wang... there were just too many to count. Why were so many scoundrels and playboys born? Just like his former self, who wouldn’t yearn for pure love if they hadn’t been scarred by it? In this materialistic age, finding that kind of emotion was harder than alchemy or seeing the national soccer team qualify for the World Cup.
After being reborn, Li Yuan had resolved to earn more money than he could spend in ten lifetimes and to revel in earthly splendor. Even if it meant growing old alone, he didn’t care. As for romance? Not even a dog would bother. Enjoying the process was enough. As for sincerity? Sorry, his heart had long since been sealed with cement.
***
Feeling Li Yuan’s strong and powerful body, Bai Weixi struggled to break free. She never imagined Li Yuan would be so bold as to forcefully hold her in his embrace in front of everyone.
"Li Yuan, don’t do this! Everyone is watching."
Bai Weixi continued to struggle, her voice as faint as a mosquito’s buzz, her cheeks flushed as red as a sunrise. Her heart pounded wildly, feeling as if it would leap from her throat. But how could a delicate woman like her be a match for the virile Li Yuan? Trapped in his tight embrace, she couldn’t break free.
Li Yuan ignored the gasps from the other customers in KFC. Amid the astonished clamor and shocked gazes, he looked down at the extremely shy Bai Weixi, at those tender red lips he had never tasted in his previous life.
Bai Weixi, I’m just collecting some interest today. It’s your fault for delaying my happiness in our past life!
He hardened his heart and went for the kiss. When dealing with a tease, one had to be decisive. Actions speak louder than words.
Bai Weixi’s mind went completely blank. The gentle touch caused her brain to crash on the spot. It wasn’t until Li Yuan tried to deepen the kiss and part her lips that she snapped back to her senses and bit down hard.
The other customers in the store were stunned. It was only 2008, and social mores weren’t so open. Seeing something like this in public was jaw-dropping, and it sparked a flood of discussion.
"Young people these days are way too bold! This is a public place."
"Even if a couple hasn’t seen each other in a long time, they shouldn’t be so desperate."
"This is truly indecent. Is this what they do in the big city?"
"Such a beautiful girl, she looks like she’s only seventeen or eighteen, and she already has a boyfriend. Kids these days are all starting to date so young..."
While some disapproved, other young students were envious. "Wow, that handsome guy is so manly! He just forced a kiss on her right here in the restaurant."
"The girl he kissed is so pure and pretty, and her boyfriend is tall and handsome too. What a lucky couple, I’m so, so envious!"
***
A metallic taste of blood filled his mouth. Wincing in pain, Li Yuan reluctantly let go of Bai Weixi.
"Bai, are you a dog? Why’d you bite me!"
Bai Weixi’s eyes widened as she stared at Li Yuan in astonishment. Seeing him play innocent after taking advantage of her, her anger surged again, and she glared at him coldly.
"Li Yuan, how could you do that?"
What other reason could there be? It’s your fault for being so captivating while also keeping me on the hook. After being reborn, if I didn’t take this chance to collect some interest, wouldn’t that be a huge loss? I look down on those who, after being reborn, treat the teases from their past lives as mere strangers. To have an opportunity and not take it is too great a loss...
Of course, he couldn’t say these inner thoughts out loud.
Li Yuan sneered, "Didn’t you say you wanted to be my girlfriend? What’s wrong with me kissing you? Or are you unwilling, and you’re just toying with me like before?"
Bai Weixi was shocked, ashamed, and enraged by his words. On top of that, being watched by everyone in public made her feel so aggrieved that tears instantly welled up. Large teardrops rolled down her cheeks, making the gawking crowd widen their eyes as they settled in to watch the drama unfold.
"We hit the jackpot for drama today! A real-life ’domineering god forcefully kisses me’ scene. Tsk, tsk, I can’t wait to see how this develops."
"I bet the guy will try to sweet-talk her now, apologizing and begging for forgiveness."
"Why do I feel like I’m watching an urban campus drama? They must be college students. Oh no, my brain is already concocting a melodramatic plot."
"Why is the girl so upset? It was just a public kiss. Okay, it’s pretty mortifying, but look at it another way, it’s also very romantic. If someone kissed me like that, I’d remember it for the rest of my life."
"Look, the guy’s making a move! HOLY SHIT! The male lead is so domineering! He’s pulling her into his arms and kissing her again!"
"My man, you’re a true warrior! Daring to face the blood on your lips, daring to ignore the stares of the crowd!"
***
Bai Weixi’s mind was buzzing, completely dazed. Why is this happening again? She couldn’t believe it. She had bitten his lip, yet he still dared to force another kiss on her?
The baffled Bai Weixi could only stare wide-eyed at the brazen Li Yuan. Tears streamed down her face, their salty taste mixing with the metallic tang of blood on her lips. The grievances in her heart could no longer be contained. Her resentful gaze was so cold it sent a shiver down Li Yuan’s spine.
After half a minute, Li Yuan let her go.
Bai Weixi didn’t say a word. She just stared at him coldly, as if demanding to know why he would treat her this way.
"Let’s go back to school," Li Yuan said, picking up her suitcase and backpack. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚
Bai Weixi didn’t move, just continued to stare at him, her thoughts a mystery. Li Yuan glanced around. Dozens of customers were still watching the show. His face felt hot; his skin still wasn’t thick enough. He had never done something so crazy, not in this life or the last.
He freed his right hand and tried to take hers, but she dodged away, unwilling to let him touch her. Li Yuan tried several more times, but Bai Weixi kept avoiding him.
Suddenly, he felt a surge of annoyance.
What’s with this attitude? It was just a kiss. I took her first kiss to collect a little interest, so why the huge reaction? With an attitude like this, if I’d actually taken your virginity, wouldn’t you be raising hell right now?
Li Yuan started to regret getting entangled with her.
"If you keep this up, I’m just going to leave," he threatened.
Bai Weixi remained silent, her cold gaze fixed on him. She couldn’t understand how a boy who used to be so accommodating could do something like this. The more Bai Weixi thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt, and tears streamed down her face endlessly. It’s no wonder they say women are made of water. At this rate, she had cried enough tears to fill a cup of bubble tea.
A pair of girls nearby looked on with empathy, seeming ready to stand up and condemn Li Yuan’s scummy behavior before being quickly pulled back by a friend.
Li Yuan had no desire to be gawked at like a monkey. He hadn’t expected Bai Weixi to react so drastically.
Is this really a top-tier tease?
He dropped the luggage, strode forward, and grabbed the retreating Bai Weixi’s hand firmly. Pulling her along with one hand, he picked up the suitcase with the other.
"Come with me. Once we’re outside, you can cry as much as you want!"
