After The Honest Person Was Discovered For Simultaneously Pursuing Three People - Chapter 45

Chapter 45: Found You, Little Liar

Tao Ning lowered his head, and it was a while before he raised his tear-filled eyes. Confusion flashed in his usually dazed eyes. After a long time, he said one word at a time: “Song Yuceng… I hate you.”

His voice was very soft and gentle, but it was like a blade sharper than a thorn, piercing Song Yuceng’s frantically beating heart. He unconsciously clenched his fists. He glared at Tao Ning’s stubborn silhouette, and his originally deep, hoarse voice trembled slightly: “Get… out…”

The boy he had driven away left without looking back.

Song Yuceng instantly bent over, gasping for air. His whole body was trembling. He was like a struggling, cornered beast, falling into an unsoothed chaos. He pushed over the music stand of the piano and kicked the stool away. The loud noise attracted the bodyguards.

“S-Second Young Master!”

Song Yuceng stepped on the vibrant, dripping roses. His eyes were bloodshot like a beast’s, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead. He was completely out of control in his madness. Then he slowly squatted down, gasping for breath, and trembled: “Get… get out… give me the medicine…”

The bodyguards anxiously handed him the medicine. The man in chaos was like a drowning person grabbing a straw. He swallowed all of it without even looking. After a long time, just as the bodyguards’ legs were about to go numb, they heard the insane second young master say coldly: “Go find someone to kill Xu Jun.”

…

System.

What’s wrong, dummy?

Tao Ning: I’m a little sad.

From a young age, all his teachers had described him as quiet and not lively. Tao Yuan also felt that he wasn’t as mischievous as other boys and always told him to go out and play more. But Tao Ning believed that he couldn’t have emotional fluctuations such as joy, anger, or sadness in his interactions with others. It was better to do more practice problems, which at least gave him a little joy.

He had no friends, much less a confidant. He was naturally lacking in emotional perception.

But ever since he started this mission, he slowly had a lover and friends… He smiled more and became more and more sensitive to the emotions around him.

But everything has a good side and a bad side.

He could also feel sad.

Tao Ning felt a little sympathy for what Song Yuceng went through in the Song family, and he also disliked him a little. The sky outside was gray. As he walked past a corner, a cold voice suddenly sounded from behind him: “Tao Ning.”

He turned around, but the man quickly pulled him into his arms. Tao Ning’s cheeks were cupped by his warm palms. Xu Jun saw the tears in the corners of his eyes. His insides instantly fell into a rolling sulfuric acid, both painful and sour.

His thumb gently wiped away Tao Ning’s tears, and his cold voice became incredibly gentle: “…What’s wrong?”

Of course, he knew what had happened. Because outside the back door of the rooftop, Xu Jun had been watching their every move. When he saw the roses all over the ground, he almost rushed out, but he forced himself to hold back. Fortunately, the little lemon didn’t understand these things at all, and things were developing as he had expected.

How despicable. He knew that Song Yuceng couldn’t stand anything. He took the opportunity to stir up their relationship, then personally sent the little lemon over, and finally reaped the benefits.

Xu Jun’s expression didn’t change. He hugged Tao Ning and coaxed him softly: “I’m here. Don’t cry.”

The person in his arms said in a muffled voice: “Okay.”

It wasn’t until the strange looks from people on the road came that Xu Jun let go of him and led him back to the dorm. On the way, he gently coaxed him and asked what happened, but the little lemon, who always told him everything, refused to say a word this time.

A dark light flashed behind the cold gold-rimmed glasses. Xu Jun suppressed his eagerness and patiently waited for the next opportunity to capture his prey, just like a cold, venomous snake in the grass, afraid of scaring its prey, so it chooses to wait patiently.

Back at the dorm, Xu Jun made Tao Ning his favorite vegetable porridge, watched him eat it all, and then personally made him a strawberry cake. “A reward for taking your medicine.”

After that, Xu Jun accompanied Tao Ning for about two hours of Olympiad math problems, comforting him until his emotions became stable again. At night, when they were sleeping, Xu Jun asked as if casually: “Did Song Yuceng give you your gold bracelet?”

Tao Ning was half-asleep: “…No, his mom gave it to me.”

“Okay. Didn’t you say you wanted to give it to your sister? I can go with you to mail it tomorrow.”

Tao Ning agreed in his sleep. When he opened his eyes the next morning, a bouquet of bright sunflowers was handed to him. Xu Jun was holding the flowers, and his other hand was holding a packaging bag with a phone logo on it. His eyes were gentle: “Happy Valentine’s Day.”

Having just woken up, Tao Ning was still a little dazed. He said blankly: “Happy… Valentine’s Day?”

That’s strange. Do friends need to celebrate Valentine’s Day? But he hadn’t given Xu Jun a gift yet. Tao Ning thought for a moment, held the sunflowers, and said: “Xu Jun, I’ll give you ten pots of succulents.”

Xu Jun couldn’t help but laugh. Who gives succulents on Valentine’s Day? He watched Tao Ning gently.

The boy was sitting on the bed, his clean and clear eyes wide open. Because there were no dull glasses blocking them, his beautiful face, like that of a delicate doll, was fully visible. His white, jade-like legs were bare and swinging slightly. His gaze moved up his legs. The soft shorts were squeezing out the tender, white flesh on his thighs, making one want to hold it in their mouth to suck and lick.

…Did he not know how attractive he was?

Xu Jun’s Adam’s apple moved slightly. He shook his head and said in a hoarse voice: “I want a kiss.”

Tao Ning looked confused. His slender hand was gently held. As if he was holding the most precious jewel in the world, Xu Jun bowed like a knight, his gaze fixed on Tao Ning’s reaction. A kiss full of hidden love and lust fell on the back of Tao Ning’s hand.

Tao Ning’s eyes widened. “You…”

Xu Jun straightened up without changing his expression and said blandly: “The courses at Oksen College usually combine Chinese and Western cultures. A kiss on the hand is normal.”

But what did that have to do with giving a gift for Valentine’s Day? Tao Ning gave a half-understanding “oh.” Maybe it was just their normal etiquette here. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. He really shouldn’t have made a fuss.

In the bouquet of brilliant sunflowers, there was also an inconspicuous envelope made of kraft paper. But the seal had a bright red wax seal on it. The pattern seemed to be the magnolia flower of Xu Jun’s neighborhood.

Tao Ning was stunned. He was about to open it, but the man’s broad palm held it down. Xu Jun said: “Open it when you come to my house next time.”

Although he didn’t know why, Tao Ning obediently agreed. In the end, he treasured the sunflowers on his desk and put the envelope in the deepest part of his drawer.

Xu Jun meticulously wrapped Tao Ning’s gold bracelet and then led him out by the hand. His phone rang several times on the way, but he just gave it a cold glance and then completely turned it off.

“Is that okay?” Tao Ning pointed at his unanswered phone.

“Yes… Tao Ning.”

“What is it?”

“Do you like this gold bracelet?”

“Yes.” Tao Ning nodded honestly. He thought money was a very important thing.

Xu Jun fell silent and suddenly said out of the blue: “You’ll have many gold bracelets in the future.”

Tao Ning felt confused. To be honest, Xu Jun’s behavior had been a little strange these past few days. Maybe he was still dealing with those troubles and was a little tired. It was a shame that he couldn’t help Xu Jun.

“Xu Jun… I’m sorry.”

Xu Jun stopped walking. He gently caressed the boy’s hand and said blandly: “Tao Ning, it’s none of your business. You don’t have to feel guilty. Although Oksen College advocates freedom and equality, it’s actually controlled by the four major families behind the scenes. The Song family is one of them. But due to China’s national conditions, the school still relies on admission rates to attract resources, so these four families select students with excellent qualifications from all over China every year to enter Oksen College to improve the school’s admission rate to top domestic universities.”

“You’re very outstanding.” Xu Jun comforted him.

“The school is like society. Resources always tilt upward. Over ninety percent of Oksen College’s resources are enjoyed by the four major families and other powerful people. Song Yuceng was born in the Song family. He’s famous for squandering resources and his terrible personality. We regular students can only avoid conflicts with him… It’s normal for you to not be able to communicate with him.”

But Xu Jun, as the student council president, had just mocked Song Yuceng’s intelligence not long ago. These words were deepening the conflict and naturally putting Tao Ning in his circle.

Tao Ning listened blankly. He probably knew that Xu Jun was comforting him, but… for a moment, he had a fleeting thought that Song Yuceng’s character wasn’t as bad as Xu Jun said. He just spoke terribly. Was this an illusion?

His silence, in Xu Jun’s eyes, meant that he was hesitating between him and Song Yuceng. He then said unhurriedly: “It’s said that Song Yuceng often goes to the Lan Jin Club and has lovers everywhere. You should try to have less contact with him.”

Tao Ning’s eyes widened: “What is the Lan Jin Club?”

“A place where people are naked and have no dignity, just for others to watch.”

Tao Ning had never thought that such a dirty place existed in the world. He hesitated. But Song Yuceng was still his target. He said a muffled “oh” and didn’t say anything more.

The two of them didn’t talk for long. They arrived at the mailing office. Xu Jun handed over the package—

“Young Master Zhao, Young Master Zhao!” Sun Ershao was holding a package sent from overseas and excitedly rushed to the hammock. The man in the hammock quickly clutched the photo in his hand. His cold gaze swept over him: “What is it?”

“The eldest daughter sent a photo…” Sun Ershao panted.

“So?”

“There’s news about the fairy wife!”

Before he could finish, the package in his hand was snatched away. Zhao Jingqun’s calloused hands were slightly trembling. His wolf-like eyes were filled with excitement and surprise. He took a deep breath and then opened the package layer by layer. Inside, there was a photo.

Zhao Jingqun’s eyes immediately locked onto the boy in the bottom left corner of the photo.

The background was a bustling crowd. The boy hadn’t changed at all. He was still clean and tidy, standing quietly outside the crowd, wearing the glasses he had given him, and curiously looking at the acrobatics troupe.

“Young… Young Master Zhao?” The atmosphere around the man suddenly dropped, becoming sinister and terrifying. Sun Ershao wiped his sweat, hesitatingly said: “The eldest daughter said this is in Haizhou. The wife should have run off to study in Haizhou.”

The man didn’t say anything. A gloomy aura radiated from him. His rough thumb caressed the image of Tao Ning in the photo, as if a living, breathing Tao Ning was in front of him and he was kissing every part of his body.

After a long time, Zhao Jingqun let out a soft “ha.” It was like a lover’s whisper and also like a demon’s murmur: “I’ve found you, you little liar.”

Sun Ershao watched from the side and couldn’t help but shiver.

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