Why Won’t the Heroine Break Up With Me? [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 53

Ring!

The class bell rang, and the white-haired professor on the podium announced the end of the lesson. The previously quiet classroom instantly became noisy.

Fu Wanyi sat in her chair, leisurely packing her textbooks and notebooks. As soon as she stood up, she noticed Zhu Xiaolei waiting for her nearby.

She wasn’t surprised. The corners of her lips lifted slightly, revealing a smile as gentle as a spring breeze.

“Wanyi, the freshmen of the 25th class have been in military training for a week now.”

Fu Wanyi already knew about this. Over the past few days, she had been chatting intermittently with Yun Li, so she was aware of Yun Li’s recent situation.

Recalling how Yun Li had complained to her last night about how tough and exhausting the training was, a glimmer of amusement flickered in her eyes.

Was it really that hard and tiring?

Fu Wanyi remembered that her own military training experience hadn’t been too bad, it didn’t seem as grueling as Yun Li made it out to be.

But then again, kids these days were a bit more delicate. She could understand.

“Wanyi?”

“Hmm?”

“You zoned out just now.”

“Sorry.” Fu Wanyi offered an apologetic smile. “What were you saying?”

“I was saying the freshmen have been training for a week.”

“Ah, right.”

Zhu Xiaolei had no more classes that morning, and since Fu Wanyi was also free, an idea began to form in her mind.

“Wanyi!”

The sudden intensity in Zhu Xiaolei’s voice made Fu Wanyi look over in confusion.

“What’s wrong?”

“What do you think about going to see how the freshmen are doing with their military training?”

Hearing this, Fu Wanyi’s heart stirred.

Go watch the freshmen train?

And maybe check on Yun Li while we’re at it?

The thought piqued her interest a little.

“Sure, when should we go?”

“Right now.”

Zhu Xiaolei walked ahead with great enthusiasm. When they ran into two other roommates, she slung her arms around their shoulders and whispered something to them. Whatever she said convinced the two to join them.

As Zhu Xiaolei put it, the more, the merrier.

Fu Wanyi simply smiled at this without voicing her own thoughts. However, on their way to the field, the four of them first stopped by the supermarket. They pooled their money to buy four cases of bottled water, planning to bring them to the freshmen in their department.

And so, the four of them carried the four cases of water to the military training site of the 25th-class art department.

When they arrived, the art department freshmen were playing games. Zhu Xiaolei and the other two roommates watched with keen interest.

Fu Wanyi, however, wasn’t particularly engaged. She knew where the 25th-class Chinese department was training, Yun Li had told her earlier.

After thinking for a few minutes, she said to Zhu Xiaolei, “Xiaolei, I have something to do. I’ll head off first.”

Zhu Xiaolei didn’t ask what it was and simply nodded to show she understood.

Fu Wanyi left the group of four and went to the cafeteria nearest to the field.

At the beverage shop inside, she ordered a freshly squeezed watermelon juice. Then, remembering something, she added three more cups of freshly squeezed watermelon juice.

With the drinks in hand, Fu Wanyi headed toward the field. Soon enough, she found the Chinese department’s training site.

At that moment, the students were standing at attention under the sun.

Fu Wanyi scanned the crowd and quickly spotted the most striking and eye-catching figure among them.

It was Yun Li.

Her fair, delicate face seemed to glow under the sunlight.

After a week of sun exposure, Yun Li still hadn’t tanned, clearly showing how effective her sun protection measures were.

Fu Wanyi nodded subtly in approval.

Unaware that Fu Wanyi was watching her from a distance, Yun Li felt she couldn’t hold on much longer. If she didn’t rest soon, she would collapse.

As if hearing Yun Li’s silent plea, the tall, sturdy instructor blew his whistle. “Break time!”

Finally!

Yun Li’s peach-blossom eyes brightened as she headed toward where she had placed her water bottle. Just as she picked it up, she heard a familiar voice.

“Yun Li, junior.”

Turning toward the sound, Yun Li saw Fu Wanyi, dressed in a pristine white dress, gracefully approaching.

Fu… Fu Wanyi?! What is she doing here?

Yun Li was utterly surprised.

By then, Fu Wanyi had already reached Yun Li and placed a cup of watermelon juice in her hand.

The slight chill from the cup brought Yun Li back to her senses. “Senior?”

“Are you surprised to see me?”

Seeing Yun Li’s dazed expression, Fu Wanyi felt an indescribable joy. She even had the urge to pinch Yun Li’s cheeks, they must feel wonderfully soft.

“Yes, I never expected you to come see me!”

Fu Wanyi’s eyes crinkled with a smile. “By the way, where are your roommates?”

Yun Li turned and saw her three roommates standing just a few steps away. They had overheard Fu Wanyi’s words.

“Senior?”

“Ask them to come over.”

Without Yun Li needing to call them, Qiu Jingmei and the other two walked over and greeted Fu Wanyi respectfully, “Senior.”

Fu Wanyi smiled warmly and handed the remaining three cups of watermelon juice to Qiu Jingmei and the others.

“Huh?”

The three roommates were puzzled.

“I couldn’t come empty-handed to see you, could I?”

So thoughtful.

Yun Li couldn’t help but give Fu Wanyi a mental thumbs-up.

“Senior, you’re so kind!”

“Senior, are you in our major?”

“Senior, what year are you in?”

The watermelon juice quickly broke the ice. Fu Wanyi, with her beauty and gentle demeanor, made it easy for others to feel close to her.

“I’m a junior this year, and I’m not in your major, I’m in the Fine Arts department.”

Fine Arts?!

Qiu Jingmei and the others exchanged glances. When they noticed Yun Li sipping her watermelon juice, they realized they were benefiting from Yun Li’s connection.

Bei Qingqing bit her straw and said, “The Fine Arts department sounds impressive.”

“It’s not that exaggerated, it’s actually quite ordinary.”

Bei Qingqing assumed Fu Wanyi was just being modest.

Their break was only ten minutes long, so Yun Li and her roommates didn’t chat with Fu Wanyi for long before returning to their training.

Fu Wanyi didn’t leave immediately. Instead, she stood to the side, watching them train.

They had started practicing marching in step.

Fu Wanyi’s gaze remained fixed on Yun Li. Seeing her serious expression and focused demeanor during practice, she found her junior utterly adorable, stirring an impulse to pull her into an embrace and give her a good, affectionate rub.

Realizing how bold her thoughts were, Fu Wanyi coughed lightly, a faint warmth creeping up to the tips of her ears.

Though she had calmed down, she couldn’t resist taking out her phone and secretly snapping a few photos of Yun Li.

As she looked at the pictures, a soft smile spread across her eyes.

Truly, Yun Li was naturally photogenic, even a casual shot turned out beautifully.

Fu Wanyi stood for a few more minutes before finally leaving the playground with a joyful heart.

By the time she left, it was already 10:30. Military training would end at 11:30, so she needed to grab a meal at the cafeteria before they finished.

With this thought, Fu Wanyi headed toward the cafeteria closest to the playground.

Coincidentally, she ran into her roommates.

“Hey? Wanyi, why are you still here?”

“Yeah, we thought you’d gone back to the dorm.”

“No, I went to see a junior.”

Among the three, only Zhu Xiaolei understood what Fu Wanyi meant.

“Wow! Wanyi, you went to see Junior Yun Li?!”

Yun Li?

That was an unfamiliar name.

Wang Meixi and Tang Yingyuan exchanged confused glances.

Who was that?

“Yes, I went to see Junior Yun Li.” Fu Wanyi admitted openly.

“You’re so sneaky! You didn’t even tell me, so I could go see Junior Yun Li too.”

As they chattered back and forth, Wang Meixi and Tang Yingyuan were completely lost. Finally, Wang Meixi asked, “Who are you talking about? Yun Li? Is she a junior in our major?”

“No, no, she’s a junior in the Chinese Department.”

“Chinese Department?” Tang Yingyuan raised an eyebrow. “How did you get to know a junior from the Chinese Department?”

“Haha, it’s all because Wanyi is so helpful. She gave Yun Li a hand on New Student Day.” With that, Zhu Xiaolei pulled everyone into the cafeteria, adding, “It’s such a pity you two weren’t there that day. That junior is incredibly good-looking! Yun Li is definitely going to make it onto this year’s campus belle rankings!”

Hearing this, Wang Meixi frowned, feeling that Zhu Xiaolei was exaggerating. And…

She couldn’t help but glance at Fu Wanyi.

She knew Fu Wanyi had a good temper, but she rarely saw her take the initiative to help others. This surprised her greatly.

Perhaps her gaze was too obvious, because Fu Wanyi noticed and turned to her with a smile, asking, “Meixi, what’s wrong?”

“Nothing, nothing!” Wang Meixi hastily averted her eyes.

Seeing this, Fu Wanyi paused for a moment but didn’t dwell on it. She found a counter to get her meal.

…

Whew!

Finally free!

After taking a shower and washing her clothes, Yun Li quickly climbed into her bed. Only when she lay flat on the mattress, limbs sprawled out, did she feel truly alive again.

“Yun Li.”

Suddenly, someone called her name from below.

Yun Li was too lazy to move. Recognizing the voice as Bei Qingqing’s, she asked, “Qingqing, what’s up?”

“I forgot to ask you earlier, how did you get to know Senior Fu?”

“It was on New Student Day. She helped me carry a suitcase.”

“Oh, I see.” Bei Qingqing was a little surprised because she had come to the university with her parents. They hadn’t come up to the dorm after dropping her off, so she had assumed Yun Li was in the same situation.

Yun Li gave a soft hum. Just as she thought the topic was over, Fang Haiyi spoke up.

“I think that senior is really nice. She didn’t even know us, but she brought us watermelon juice.”

Most importantly, that cup of watermelon juice was delicious!

At the thought, Fang Haiyi couldn’t help licking her lips. “Yun Li, could you ask Senior Fu where she bought the watermelon juice today?”

Yun Li, who had been half-squinting, opened her eyes fully. “Wait a moment.”

“Sure thing!”

Yun Li picked up her phone from the side and opened the chat with Fu Wanyi. Their conversation had ended last night.

Seeing the “good night” message Fu Wanyi had sent, Yun Li narrowed her eyes contentedly.

[Yun Li: Senior, the watermelon juice you brought today was really delicious! Thank you [cute][cute][cute]]

After sending the message, she put down her phone, but it vibrated within seconds.

[Fu Wanyi: I’m glad you liked it. No need to thank me.]

[Yun Li: How could I not? Oh, by the way, my roommate also loved the watermelon juice! She asked me to find out where you bought it.]

[Fu Wanyi: It’s from the cafeteria closest to the sports field. There’s a fresh juice shop inside.]

[Yun Li: Got it!]

“Haiyi, I found out. Senior said she bought it from the cafeteria near the sports field. There’s a fresh juice shop there.”

“Got it, Yun Li. Thanks.”

“You’re welcome~”

After saying this, Yun Li glanced at her phone screen and noticed Fu Wanyi had sent a cute cat sticker.

Yun Li thought for a moment and replied with another cute cat sticker, then quickly followed up.

[Yun Li: Senior, do you really like cats?]

[Fu Wanyi: Yes, but unfortunately, I’m allergic to cat fur, so I can’t keep one.]

[Yun Li: I see.]

[Fu Wanyi: How about you? Do you prefer cats or dogs?]

[Yun Li: I like both, but if I had to choose one, it would probably be dogs.]

[Fu Wanyi: Dogs are nice too.]

[Yun Li: Yes, they are!]

[Fu Wanyi: Have you ever had a dog, junior?]

[Yun Li: No, I just enjoy watching them online. I don’t want to be a poop-scooper.]

Yun Li’s message made Fu Wanyi chuckle softly on the other end of the phone.

Luckily, she was in her own apartment at the moment. Otherwise, if Zhu Xiaolei and the others heard her, they would definitely ask why she was laughing.

[Fu Wanyi: I also enjoy watching cats online.]

[Yun Li: [Hehehe.JPG]]

[Yun Li: Speaking of which, why did you decide to come see me, senior?]

Yun Li was genuinely surprised. They had only been chatting occasionally lately, and she didn’t think they were close enough for Fu Wanyi to come watch her during military training!

[Fu Wanyi: My roommate dragged me along to watch the freshmen from our department during military training. Since you were there too, I thought I’d drop by to see you.]

So, it was just a casual visit.

Yun Li pouted, feeling a little displeased.

[Yun Li: So that’s how it is. I thought you came specifically to see me.]

Specifically to see her…

Those words made Fu Wanyi’s heart beat a little faster, and her ears grew warm.

She pursed her lips, suddenly unsure how to respond to Yun Li.

Fortunately, Yun Li didn’t press for an answer and sent another message instead.

[Yun Li: Just six more days, and I’ll be free!]

Seeing this, Fu Wanyi didn’t know whether to feel disappointed or relieved. She pursed her lips and replied with a smile.

[Fu Wanyi: I remember there are a few days off after military training ends. How many days do you get?]

[Yun Li: Only two! [crying.JPG]]

[Fu Wanyi: Two days should be enough for you to rest.]

Not enough!

Not nearly enough!

She wanted to lounge around for seven more days!

But reality was harsh, they only had two days off.

Thinking about this, Yun Li wrinkled her nose.

[Fu Wanyi: After military training ends, there will be club recruitment. Have you thought about which club you want to join, junior?]

[Yun Li: Senior, which club are you in?]

[Fu Wanyi: I didn’t sign up for any clubs.]

[Yun Li: What a coincidence, I don’t want to join any clubs either.]

She planned to use her free time to take on part-time jobs, so clubs were out of the question.

[Fu Wanyi: Huh? Don’t you have a club you’re interested in?]

Her real interest was money.

Of course, such a shallow thought was better kept from Fu Wanyi.

[Yun Li: Not really.]

[Fu Wanyi: [Cat patting emoji]]

[Yun Li: Nuzzle nuzzle~]

Those two words, accompanied by the charming little tilde, made Fu Wanyi freeze. She even imagined herself patting Yun Li’s head, with Yun Li tilting her head like an affectionate kitten, nuzzling against her hand.

So cute.

Too cute.

She really wanted to give her a pat.

In an instant, Fu Wanyi’s face flushed red, and her clear, bright eyes seemed to glisten as if moistened with water.

Unconsciously, Fu Wanyi let out a light cough, trying to mask her unusual reaction, even though she knew she was alone in her apartment.

After waiting a long time without a reply from Fu Wanyi, Yun Li yawned.

She had been going to bed early and waking up early these past few days, and by now, she was utterly exhausted.

Well, it’s only the beginning of the semester. There will be plenty of chances to chat later. Let’s leave it at that for now.

Thinking this, Yun Li sent a message to Fu Wanyi.

[Yun Li: I’m so sleepy, senior. I’m going to bed now. Goodnight~]

By the time Fu Wanyi snapped out of her daze, ten minutes had already passed.

She pursed her lips and replied with a “Goodnight,” but there was no response from Yun Li on the other end. Knowing she had already fallen asleep, Fu Wanyi still felt a little disappointed.

…

Six days passed in the blink of an eye.

Today marked the end of military training.

Many students gathered around the drill instructor with tearful faces, but Yun Li remained calm and indifferent. She took out her phone, snapped a picture of the crowd surrounding the instructor, then took a few more photos of other scenes before posting them on her social media with the caption: “Military training is over.”

Shortly after she posted, someone named Yun Yang sent her a message.

[Yun Yang: Is military training over?]

[Yun Yang: Was it tough? Are you tired?]

Initially, Yun Li didn’t want to respond to Yun Yang, but after a moment’s thought, she narrowed her eyes and replied.

[Yun Li: It lasted fourteen days! It was so exhausting!]

[Yun Yang: You’ve worked hard, Xiao Li!]

After sending this message, Yun Yang transferred 5,000 yuan to Yun Li.

Yun Li swiftly opened the transfer and, without changing her expression, sent a message to Yun Yang.

[Thanks, Dad. You’re the best.]

Seeing this, Yun Yang grew even more excited and wanted to send more money. But remembering he had already transferred some today, he managed to calm down.

[Yun Yang: Next month, National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival fall on the same dates, so there will be an eight-day holiday. Will you come home, Xiao Li?]

[Yun Li: Is Yun Yao coming back too?]

[Yun Yang: Your sister will definitely be back.]

Upon reading this, Yun Li typed without hesitation.

[Yun Li: Then I’ll see. I might go traveling with my roommate during the holiday.]

The travel excuse was made up on the spot, she had no intention of going home.

Yun Li came from a blended family. Her mother passed away when she was eight, and to better care for his daughter, Yun Yang married Yao Meisha, Yun Yao’s mother, the following year.

Originally, Yun Yao wasn’t surnamed Yun, her birth name was Lin Yao. But after Yao Meisha married Yun Yang, she insisted on changing Lin Yao’s name. Just like that, Lin Yao became Yun Yao, turning into Yun Li’s stepsister.

Having lived in this world for over a decade, Yun Li didn’t have strong feelings about her father remarrying. The problem was Yao Meisha, who wore a sweet mask over a bitter heart, acting one way in front of Yun Yang and another behind his back.

Yun Li was no pushover and refused to indulge Yao Meisha’s behavior. She directly exposed the truth, making Yun Yang aware of Yao Meisha’s two-faced nature. But Yao Meisha was cunning, she wept and pleaded with Yun Yang, repeatedly promising she would never do it again. Shockingly, Yun Yang softened and let it slide.

Seeing her father act this way, Yun Li felt her heart grow cold. It was true what they said: with a stepmother comes a stepfather. She stopped being close to Yun Yang, deciding to let him do as he pleased. After all, once she completed her mission, there would be no more Yun Li in this world, he wouldn’t even have a chance to regret it!

Yun Li detested Yao Meisha, and by extension, she grew to dislike Yun Yao as well.

Ever since Yun Yao arrived, Yun Yang couldn’t help but compare the two, their personalities, their grades… almost everything became a point of comparison, irritating Yun Li to no end. What made it worse was that every time this happened, Yun Yao would flash her a smug smile, only to instantly switch to an innocent, well-behaved expression the moment Yun Yang looked over.

Such a two-faced act!

Even Yun Yang was fooled!

But all of that happened before high school. After entering high school, Yun Yao’s personality changed quite a bit. It seemed she realized her past behavior was wrong, she stopped pulling those stunts and even apologized to Yun Li.

She apologized, but would Yun Li forgive her?

Of course not, because Yun Li was the petty type.

Plus, considering the mission she had to complete…

Yun Li smiled. It seemed she might get to enjoy watching Yun Yao’s downfall.

She was brimming with confidence, certain she could complete this mission!

“Buzz…”

The vibration snapped Yun Li out of her thoughts. She glanced down at her phone.

[Yun Yang: Where are you planning to go? Do you need more money, Xiao Li?]

Over the years, Yun Yang seemed to realize the growing distance between him and his daughter. Unsure how to bridge the gap, he could only keep sending her money, hoping she’d live comfortably outside.

[Yun Li: Haven’t decided where to go yet. I’ll ask you if I need money.]

[Yun Yang: Okay, okay.]

[Yun Yang: Once you decide where to go, remember to tell Dad.]

[Yun Li: Got it.]

Just as Yun Li was about to put her phone away, a message from Fu Wanyi suddenly popped up.

[Fu Wanyi: Is military training over?]

[Yun Li: Yeah! It’s over! [excited.JPG]]

[Fu Wanyi: Congrats!]

[Fu Wanyi: Any plans for the two-day break?]

[Yun Li: I made plans with my roommate earlier, we’re going for all-you-can-eat barbecue tomorrow!]

Yun Li loved barbecue. Just thinking about it made her swallow a few times.

[Fu Wanyi: Is it the one at Moonlight Mall?]

[Yun Li: I’m not sure, my roommate booked it.]

[Fu Wanyi: That place is pretty good.]

[Yun Li: Want me to ask my roommate later?]

[Fu Wanyi: Sure.]

Yun Li pursed her lips.

Hmm, come to think of it, didn’t she still owe Fu Wanyi a meal?

Heh, looks like the perfect opportunity just presented itself.

[Yun Li: Senior, do you have any more good restaurant recommendations?]

[Fu Wanyi: What’s up?]

[Yun Li: I still owe you a meal, right? How about we go out to eat this weekend?]

Was she being asked out?

Fu Wanyi was momentarily stunned, a flicker of joy rising from deep within her heart. Unaware of her own reaction, she began earnestly recommending good restaurants to Yun Li.

After a long while, Yun Li, whose eyes were already a bit dazzled, blinked.

[Yun Li: Senior, you know so much. Are you a local?]

[Fu Wanyi: Yes, I am a local.]

[Yun Li: No wonder you know so many delicious places!]

[Yun Li: By the way, senior, do you have any dietary restrictions? I’ll pick another restaurant later.]

[Fu Wanyi: I don’t have any dietary restrictions.]

[Yun Li: OK.]

Looking at the two letters “OK”, Fu Wanyi suddenly felt a little anticipation for the weekend.