CHAPTER 193: 192: WHAT A COINCIDENCE (1ST UPDATE) REQUEST FOR MONTHLY TICKET

Dong Juan has always been used to being alone, and suddenly being in contact with others, especially boys, made her feel uneasy. Ye Ling knew that Dong Juan’s nature was somewhat similar to her reborn self: not seeking others’ approval, yet being true to herself. Initially, it would definitely feel awkward, but over time, she’d definitely get used to it.

The weather had just warmed up, and the sky in the park also became brighter. Zhao Guodong and the others had already rented a boat to play in the water. Dong Juan was afraid of the water, so Ye Ling didn’t board the boat either. Instead, she strolled around the park with Dong Juan. Seizing the moment when there was no one around, Dong Juan hesitated and said, "Ye Ling, you really don’t have to do this just because I bought you buns before. Even though you usually don’t hang out much with others at school, I believe if it were me in that situation, you’d have bought me dinner too."

Dong Juan’s voice was like cotton candy, soft and fluffy. Ye Ling turned her head to look at her when she heard her speak, and smiled, "If you think I’m befriending you because of the buns, then I really misjudged you. Actually, I really like your personality, not changing yourself because of your surroundings, and staying true to your heart. Let me give you an example: you saw Zhang Zhenlian. On the first day of school, she was bullied by Zhou Haiying, and I helped her then. I didn’t expect anything in return. She was also nice at that time, but as she gradually saw others doing well, she also changed, becoming jealous and even unjust. There’s really nothing shameful about being from the countryside; if you look back three generations, who wasn’t a farmer? If you look down on yourself, how can you expect others to look up to you?"

"I’ve always had a straightforward temperament, never keeping anything at heart, and I live for myself. I dislike those who scheme and those who are two-faced. The reason I suddenly called you is that I feel you and I are similar. Do you think I’ve judged wrong?" Ye Ling blinked, smiling as she looked at her.

Dong Juan quietly looked at Ye Ling, and after a long time, she pursed her lips and laughed. Normally seeming timid, she now appeared a bit mischievous, "Ye Ling, if you really think this way, then I think we can be friends. I’m just like you, I can’t stand their behavior. Even though I usually don’t talk much, I’m quite stubborn. If someone really bullies me, it’s not okay. Honestly, when you hit Ji Hong that day, I felt particularly thrilled inside. While other classmates were waiting to laugh at you, I really wanted to support you. Actually, although we didn’t interact much before, I didn’t know if you would back down at that time, so I bought you those two buns."

"You encouraged me because you were afraid I’d back down?" Ye Ling widened her eyes and then laughed, "See, I told you, a person’s appearance and heart are completely different. I knew I didn’t misjudge you."

Exposed, Dong Juan didn’t blush; she just laughed continuously.

With this conversation, their relationship became much closer, far more relaxed than before. Even after two lifetimes, Ye Ling had no friends, and Dong Juan’s quiet nature, though she didn’t talk much, made Ye Ling feel very congenial, and they had a lot of common topics.

When they were tired of walking and wanted to find a place to sit, Ye Ling suddenly pulled Dong Juan to hide behind a tree nearby. Ye Ling didn’t have time to explain much to Dong Juan, so she just peeked ahead. Dong Juan followed suit, and they saw a man talking to a girl. The girl was crying the whole time, looking pitiful. Dong Juan knew Ye Ling was a kid from the compound, so she guessed Ye Ling might know the man.

Ye Ling did indeed know him. She had seen him in the morning; it was Shen Bin. And Ye Ling was even more familiar with the girl Shen Bin was speaking to: it was Bai Hehua. Ye Ling felt strange inside, wondering how these two got involved. Wasn’t Shen Bin fond of Ye Qian? Privately, he was entangled with Bai Hehua too? Didn’t realize this man had no bottom line, and had such a wandering eye.

But standing too far away, she couldn’t hear what the two were saying. She just saw Bai Hehua crying, and Shen Bin’s face was all twisted, clearly very impatient. When Shen Bin was about to leave, Bai Hehua cried and grabbed him. As soon as her hand touched Shen Bin’s clothes, he shook it off, speaking loudly to Bai Hehua. Ye Ling furrowed her brow. From the looks of it, these two seemed very familiar with each other, not like they just met, and something else had happened.

Ye Ling became increasingly puzzled and then remembered Dong Juan beside her, pulling her into the gossip, "What do you think they look like?"

Dong Juan peeked and quickly drew back, "Like a couple having a fight."

Ye Ling promptly nodded, "I think so too, but it can’t be."

First, where would Shen Bin and Bai Hehua find the time to know each other privately? Second, Shen Bin liked Ye Qian, so how could he get involved with Bai Hehua? Could he really be wanting to have both? Thinking back to the past life, Shen Bin didn’t seem like someone with such philandering thoughts.

Ye Ling was racking her brains trying to figure it out, while on the other side, Shen Bin was growing more and more impatient.

"Then what exactly do you want?"

"Shen... Shen Bin, you know I live with my aunt’s family, and our relationship was set up by my aunt. I just want us to get along if we can, I don’t want to disappoint my aunt." Bai Hehua was quite taken aback when she saw Shen Bin come to find her at the office today.

But she hadn’t expected that Shen Bin came to ask how much longer she wanted. After what happened with Lin Tao, Bai Hehua, who initially thought Shen Bin was quiet and divorced, now felt that such a man was reliable. Moreover, if they were really together, considering her aunt’s family’s dignity, Shen Bin wouldn’t treat her poorly.

"I already told you very clearly at the company last time, we don’t fit together, and the decision to interact with you was made by the supervisors, not me. You also said to give you time. Now you want a relationship. Bai Hehua, love isn’t a joke; it can’t be forced." Shen Bin really wanted to save face for the girl in front of him, but seeing the situation now, he realized he had to speak out, "Either you tell your aunt that you’re not interested, so you still retain some face, or I’ll be the one to say it. If you keep causing a fuss like this, it won’t do anyone any good."

Shen Bin felt his patience was all but exhausted. Had he not been the one to meet her, worried she might not handle it well, he would have left long ago without enduring this and saying so much.

His instincts as a former recon soldier made Shen Bin aware of the fleeting figure that had just hidden quickly. Usually unconcerned with how others viewed him, Shen Bin now didn’t want Ye Ling to see him in such an embarrassing situation. (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to recommend it on Qidian.com, your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)