nownovels Chapter 117 Grand Confession 3
Chapter 117 Grand Confession 3
At this point, Ye Yixian was already deeply moved, her defenses completely crumbled, and she just wanted to nod and agree to Lu Yuan's request immediately.
However, Lu Yuan did not intend to end things so hastily. He took a deep breath, his gaze intense, and continued earnestly, "As Pride and Prejudice says, 'Novelty fades, but responsibility and manners do not.' Love is not about control and taking, but about lasting respect and acceptance. If you enjoy someone's tenderness, you must be willing to reject all ambiguity for them. Love is never a simple collision of two bodies, but the mutual attraction of two souls."
He paused, his voice becoming even gentler yet firmer: "Freshness comes from exploring new things with familiar people, not from repeating old stories with new people. True love isn't a fleeting, dramatic moment, but a lifetime of gentle, flowing affection."
Lu Yuan paused again, slowly extended his hand, and smiled at Ye Yixian: "Looking back, I've been making mistakes because my heart was once just as restless. But now I yearn for peace, which is to start a relationship with the person I've chosen, starting now. We can start with a bang, nurture it gently, and finally live happily ever after."
"So, Ye Yixian, I love you. Please be my girlfriend. This isn't a naive impulse, but a decision I've made after careful consideration. In your past, I may have just been a belated passerby; but in your future, I will be your strongest support."
Lu Yuan finally finished his confession. His outstretched hand hovered in mid-air, quietly waiting for Ye Yixian's response.
Holding the bouquet, Ye Yixian's eyes were blurred with tears, and her heart was pounding. She kept sobbing, wanting to say something, but the overwhelming emotions choked her up, preventing her from uttering a single word.
"Say yes!"
"Say yes!"
"Say yes!"
Rhythmic drumming sounds began to rise from the surroundings, quickly spreading throughout the entire teaching building.
Everyone was eagerly anticipating the moment the female lead nodded, when the entire audience would erupt in thunderous applause.
Gao Zhe had returned to the scene sometime earlier, and he and several other boys were gathered around, each holding a ceremonial cannon. Whenever Ye Yixian nodded, the cannons would fire in unison, unleashing a burst of spectacular fireworks.
"I...I..." Ye Yixian tried her best to calm herself down, her hand trembling as she reached out, wanting to hold Lu Yuan's hand and become his girlfriend.
"I disagree!"
Just as Ye Yixian's fingers were about to touch Lu Yuan's palm, a sharp and untimely voice suddenly rang out.
Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to Xia Anqi, who strode aggressively from the direction of the teaching building, forcefully interrupting this romantic confession.
"Lu Yuan, I don't approve of you being with her!" Xia Anqi quickly pushed through the crowd and rushed to the heart-shaped decoration, pointing at Lu Yuan and shouting, "What right do you have to confess to her? You should confess to me! I'm the one who likes you the most!"
"Xia Anqi..."
"Even she's here, this is... a battleground."
"This is even more exciting."
Various discussions arose one after another, and the students watching the scene watched with even greater curiosity as the situation unfolded.
Xu Lingjing, who was watching from upstairs, finally revealed a smug expression. She had been genuinely afraid that Ye Yixian would agree, but thankfully Xia Anqi came along and ruined things.
The pleasant atmosphere was instantly ruined, and Ye Yixian was at a loss, subconsciously looking at Lu Yuan.
"It's alright." Lu Yuan patted Ye Yixian's hand reassuringly, then turned to face Xia Anqi and said seriously, "Xia Anqi, haven't you figured it out yet? I don't like you. It's all just wishful thinking on your part, and you don't even understand what liking someone means."
"Why do you say I don't understand?" Xia Anqi shouted angrily, her eyes red with grievance. This was the first time anyone had ever seen her cry. "This is the first time I've ever liked someone, pursued you so openly, and then you turned around and confessed to someone else. Why?"
"Okay! Let's assume you really like me, but that doesn't mean I like you. Love isn't a one-person show; it's a two-way journey. Pursuing someone who likes you back is called love; relentlessly pursuing someone who doesn't like you is harassment."
Lu Yuan paused, composed himself, and tried to calmly persuade Xia Anqi to face reality, "Xia Anqi, you have a bright future ahead of you. Don't waste your time on me. Let me go, and let yourself go too, okay?"
Lu Yuan's words were like a bucket of ice water poured over Xia Anqi's head, causing her excruciating pain. Her tears flowed uncontrollably, and she stood there speechless for a long time.
Just when everyone thought she would leave out of boredom, she suddenly pointed at Ye Yixian and roared recklessly, "Ye Yixian, I'm not convinced! What right do you have to stand here? I clearly like Lu Yuan more than you, and I expressed my feelings more bravely! And you? You did nothing, you're just a shrew who reaps the benefits without sowing, you don't deserve Lu Yuan's affection!"
When Xia Anqi pointed her finger at her and berated her, Ye Yixian was initially stunned, but she quickly realized that simply tolerating it would not help.
Lu Yuan wanted to speak up for her, but Ye Yixian reached out and pulled him back.
She took a deep breath, facing Xia Anqi alone, her gaze no longer darting away: "Xia Anqi, I admit you are beautiful, brave, and intelligent. There was a time when I felt inferior in your presence, so I chose to run away."
"I used to be insecure, but I never ran away from it. Because back then I felt like I didn't care about anything. If someone bullied me, I would fight back, even if I got bloodied. Because I didn't care about anyone, I wasn't afraid of revenge, so I never ran away."
Ye Yixian's voice gradually became firm: "But I ran away this time because I have someone I care about. I care about Lu Yuan, I care about my image in his heart, I care about whether I will cause him trouble by acting impulsively, I care about everything he cherishes, and I care about him far more than I care about myself."
"I really want to tell him that I like him and want to be with him forever, but I'm afraid that expressing my feelings rashly will bother him. I also have the courage to tell everyone that I like Lu Yuan, just like you do, but the question I have to consider is, what if Lu Yuan doesn't want to be so high-profile? Love isn't about what I think, what I believe, or what's a given. It's not about who shouts it out the loudest and who likes him more. It's about whether you put yourself in his shoes and consider his feelings."
Ye Yixian's words gained increasing control, and she no longer showed the timidity she once had when facing Xia Anqi. At this moment, she was full of confidence and unwavering determination.
Xia Anqi was surprised that Ye Yixian would say such a thing. In comparison, she was indeed not as considerate of Lu Yuan as Ye Yixian.
She believed that as long as she expressed her feelings passionately, she could win Lu Yuan's heart, even at the cost of pushing him into the limelight and using public opinion to coerce him into accepting her feelings.
Despite being deeply shocked and wavering, she was unwilling to give up easily. Pointing at Ye Yixian, she retorted, "What makes you say that about me? At least I took the initiative! What about you? You just wait, waiting for Lu Yuan to confess to you!"
"I don't."
Ye Yixian said angrily, then suddenly turned to look at Lu Yuan.
Lu Yuan was stunned. Before he could react, Ye Yixian had already rushed in front of him, stood on tiptoe, and kissed his lips.
The kiss was sudden, yet very real.
Xia Anqi was taken aback, as were the people around her.
"Wow--!"
A series of exclamations rang out, but they could not diminish Ye Yixian's courage at this moment.
She hugged Lu Yuan tightly, responding to his confession with a kiss, and proving her courage to everyone.