CHAPTER 206: CHAPTER 206: CHOOSING WHO 2

Ou Jue and Yin Qianze stood in front of their respective sports cars.

One warm and breezy, the other cool and distant.

The two young men exuded a quiet tension, an invisible undercurrent of rivalry brewing, ready to ignite at any moment.

Upon seeing Xiyan, Yin Qianze smiled slightly, shaking the food bag in his hand, his voice gentle and clear, "Xiyan, I’m responsible for taking you to school, and you’re responsible for eating your breakfast obediently, okay?"

He always carried himself with an easygoing demeanor, no matter the situation, always seeking Xiyan’s opinion with a tender tone.

"Get in." Ou Jue’s gaze locked deeply onto Xiyan, his thin lips parting slightly, "Tell me what you want to eat; I’ll take you anywhere, no matter how far."

At this moment, it was the peak hour for work and school commutes, and the narrow alley was bustling with people coming and going.

The two luxury cars parked there instantly drew the attention of every passerby.

Everyone pointed and whispered in their direction.

Xiyan’s little face flushed red at once. She clutched the strap of her school bag and walked up hesitantly.

She stole a glance at Ou Jue but moved towards Yin Qianze instead, "Didn’t you just recover? And for something small like this, you left the hospital carelessly?"

Yin Qianze chuckled as he ruffled her hair, "When it comes to you, nothing is ever small to me."

Watching the interaction between the two of them, the icy aura emanating from Ou Jue was enough to freeze someone to death.

"Xia Xiyan, are you treating me as if I’m invisible? Hmm?"

Xiyan turned her head to look at him, her expression indifferent, "Oh, sorry, I just noticed you were here too."

Ou Jue felt an urge to strangle her, yet he couldn’t bring himself to do it.

So he made a decision!—

To change his target of contention.

Looking at his close friend, Ou Jue deadpanned, laying his intentions bare, "Qianze, you’d better save your energy. Stop wasting time on things that won’t work. I’ve always been the one to take her to school, and that won’t change in the future! No one can alter that."

"Is that so?" Yin Qianze smiled. "Perhaps, starting today, everything will begin to change."

Saying this, he lowered his gaze to Xiyan, "We’re going to be late soon; let’s get in the car and talk."

Xiyan nodded.

"Xia Xiyan." Ou Jue stepped forward, grabbing her wrist.

Xiyan turned to look at him, "You clearly told me just a few days ago that you wouldn’t take me to school anymore. You were the one who pushed me away. And now you pull this act? Ou Jue, I’ve said it before, I’m not the kind of girl you can summon as you please or discard whenever you wish."

"..." Ou Jue’s thin lips pressed into a tight line.

Xiyan shook off his hand and got into Yin Qianze’s car.

The car engine roared softly, and it slowly drove away.

Through the rearview mirror, Xiyan saw Ou Jue left behind, all alone.

That once unyielding figure now carried a faint air of desolation.

A paper bag suddenly appeared in front of Xiyan.

Yin Qianze’s smile was warm as a spring breeze, "Here, it’s still hot."

Xiyan withdrew her gaze and hurriedly accepted the bag, "Thank you..."

"Don’t say thank you to me. I’m more than happy to do these things for you."

"Qianze..." Xiyan didn’t open the bag, her eyes lowered as she began softly, "There’s something I’d like to say to you."