Age of Legends

Chapter 235 Heartbreaking
That Sunday, the scene where Shen Nuoyi took Zhang Chen's hand became their own little world because they were standing in the middle of the bus and there were many people around. It was just like that night when they rushed down the slope to catch the bus after evening self-study, and only he and Shen Nuoyi held hands and rushed into the closing bus door, and then looked at each other and smiled in the narrow carriage.

However, as time passed, the initial naivety and ambiguity finally blossomed into something more amidst some minor setbacks.

It didn't arouse envy or jealousy among the passengers, but the young people in the rows in front and behind where they were standing stared at them, not knowing where to look.

When people see Zhang Chen, they probably want to ask, "How did you manage to win him over?"
Zhang Chen was filled with a triumphant and exhilarating feeling that day. When he saw the sunset outside the car window and the girl in front of him, he only wanted to do everything in his power to protect the beauty before him. Having been reborn, he should have the confidence and strength to do so.

So at that time, he said to Shen Nuo, "Whatever wish you want to fulfill in the future, I will grant it." In Zhang Chen's view, this was almost as domineering as when he lent Shen Nuo a penny and said, "I, Qin Shi Huang, give me fifty, and we will share the country in the future."

Who knew that Shen Nuoyi didn't sense his overwhelming spirit as a reborn person at all, but instead said to him, "Why don't you finish the wrong questions first? Finish it when you get back today, don't put it off until tomorrow."

Zhang Chen could only laugh and say, "My wish is very precious."

Shen Nuo nodded. "Yes, the realization of a long-term plan also begins with the precious first step."

Isn't it said that girls in love are all blinded by love? Shen Nuoyi seems more mature now, not so easily fooled.

Of course, Zhang Chen felt that after the two of them talked things out, Shen Nuo initially thought more about their future, and now it seemed that the only way to grasp the future was to study hard and make progress together, so she would naturally urge them on.

But who knows, what Zhang Chen could see was a future with even more possibilities.

……

After parting ways with Zhang Chen and returning home, Shen Nuo opened QQ and saw Han Zhouxuan's avatar was lit up. She immediately sent a message: "Zhouzhou?"

Han Zhouxuan's profile picture, which was lit up, went out again.

Shen Nuo felt a little choked up. She knew that the news about Pei Yan had probably already reached her ears. After all, Han Zhouxuan had also studied at the Foreign Language School for a year before leaving. It was only a matter of time before Pei Yan's matter alarmed the Foreign Language School and Han Zhouxuan, a social butterfly with many friends there, found out.

The two had chatted a lot on QQ before, but their chat ended two weeks ago when Han Zhouxuan inquired about her relationship with Zhang Chen.

After that, Pei Yan came to the school and caused a gate-blocking incident, and Han Zhouxuan never spoke to her again.

When Shen Nuoyi saw Han Zhouxuan's account log off, she knew perfectly well that Han Zhouxuan must have suffered a significant blow. From the time the three of them met, Han Zhouxuan and Pei Yan had both been outstanding, making Shen Nuoyi pale in comparison. Han Zhouxuan's family was very wealthy, far surpassing her working-class mother and her father, who was just starting out in business. Furthermore, Han Zhouxuan possessed exceptional social skills and had many friends, unlike Shen Nuoyi.

Not to mention Pei Yan, Han Zhouxuan takes good care of her in public. Han Zhouxuan probably subconsciously feels that only she is worthy of Pei Yan.

Little did anyone know that Pei Yan was targeting him; Han Zhouxuan was probably also feeling the blow.

Shen Nuoyi didn't explain much to Han Zhouxuan. If Han Zhouxuan was willing to talk to her, she was naturally willing to open up and communicate with her. However, Han Zhouxuan kept avoiding her, so Shen Nuoyi gave up on taking the initiative to talk to her.

The reason she didn't do that was probably because Shen Nuoyi knew her too well and was fully aware of her current awkwardness.

She's just being awkward, not needing an explanation, because the facts are there and obvious. She might just be frustrated, feeling inferior to Shen Nuoyi in relationships.

She's probably gotten used to it, because in the past, if the two of them had a disagreement, it was always Shen Nuoyi who would take the initiative to talk to her. So, after a while, Han Zhouxuan probably took it for granted.

Han Zhouxuan, who had been keeping a low profile all along, still sent her a message that day: "You don't need to deceive yourself at all. You can choose Pei Yan. You don't have to find an ordinary one!"

Upon seeing this message, Shen Nuoyi suddenly felt inexplicably angry.

Shen Nuoyi was truly angry because before the Pei Yan incident, Han Zhouxuan had inquired about Zhang Chen's situation with her, acting like a gossipy friend, asking all sorts of questions, such as what grade Zhang Chen was in and whether she had met him at her house before. She seemed quite shy, but her words suggested she had a good impression of Zhang Chen.

But after the Pei Yan incident, in the end, in that venting text message, Han Zhouxuan still thought that Shen Nuoyi was considering their relationship and had settled for second best.

Shen Nuoyi suddenly felt that Han Zhouxuan, whom she had always thought was sunny and positive, had also become ugly.

She suddenly didn't want to talk to her anymore.

……

After that, Zhao Tao held a grand celebration banquet for Shengfeng at a karaoke bar, booking three VIP rooms on Saturday night. Zhang Chen was also invited to go, mainly because he wanted to see how Shengfeng had grown.

One of the men in the luxury bag was Zhao Tao's friend, and the other two were Shengfeng employees; some were still delivering packages, while the others were out relaxing today.

The private room for Zhao Tao's friends was reserved for Gu Zhiyu, Yang Du, and other rich second-generation individuals, as well as Wang Shuowei's so-called high-society friends, and Secretary Yan's daughter, Yan Mingshu, was also there.

Yan Mingshu was dressed in a JK (Japanese schoolgirl) suit, her eyes glued to Zhao Tao. Also present was a group of people: a boy named Lu Weiqin and his friends. Lu Weiqin was a senior at the Experimental Foreign Language School, with long, thin hair, and a somewhat rebellious and handsome appearance, resembling Edison Chen. He was quite famous. However, since arriving at the private room, Lu Weiqin had been frequently glancing at Zhang Chen.

Everyone introduced themselves briefly, but since they weren't familiar with each other, despite having mutual friends, they mostly hung out with their own friends and interacted occasionally. "Do you know who Lu Weiqin is?"

Lu Weiqin and his friends kept glancing at Zhang Chen and whispering to each other. Even Wang Shuowei noticed this, so he sat down next to Zhang Chen and whispered something.

Zhang Chen shook his head, unable to recall anything.

Wang Shuowei said, "I remember back in our second year of high school, someone would often wait for Shen Nuoyi at the gate after school to hand her love letters. It was this guy!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen vaguely recalled it, though the memory was far too long for him. He had heard a little about it back then, that students from other schools would wait at the gate for Shen Nuoyi to hand over love letters. It was precisely because this kind of thing was almost a tacit agreement that Pei Yan's waiting for Shen Nuoyi at the gate after evening self-study caused such a big reaction.

Because the meaning is pretty obvious. It's either a love letter or a confession of love.

It turns out that it all started with Lu Weiqin.

Zheng Xue snatched the love letter that was meant for Shen Nuoyi and read it aloud to the whole class. Lu Weiqin's handwriting wasn't very good, but his love letters to girls were well-written. He wasn't good at writing, but he would cut out pictures of scenery and landmarks from travel magazines, paste them into his thick notebook, and then draw circles and doodles next to them, saying that if they got together, he would take Shen Nuoyi to places like Tokyo, Paris, Turkey, and travel around the world in a hot air balloon.

This outfit has generally received the feedback from girls that it's "so romantic!"

Naturally, his pursuit was unsuccessful. Lu Weiqin later realized that it was impossible for the time being, so he turned to making friends and such, like asking for a phone number or becoming pen pals.

He brought a group of boys with him when he came, all there to cheer him on. Of course, he always came to hand out love letters or notebooks, and he wasn't too outrageous. It wouldn't be considered harassment, since he genuinely wanted to pursue Shen Nuoyi and was still mindful of his image.

Of course, after Shen Nuoyi refused, he gradually stopped coming.

"You know what, this guy used to be quite famous at the Experimental Foreign Language School. He's had one girlfriend after another. Hey, ever since he was rejected by Shen Nuoyi, he hasn't dated anyone for over a year. There are girls who like him, but he hasn't agreed to any of them. I didn't expect him to be so devoted," Wang Shuowei said.

That explains why Lu Weiqin kept looking at himself.

I reckon the news that Zhang Chen and Shen Nuoyi are a couple has reached him as well. Actually, Lu Weiqin came here today because he was unwilling to give up until he was completely convinced.

Then everyone sang karaoke and drank, clinking glasses with people from different circles. Wang Shuowei, thinking that everyone should just get to know each other and move on, pulled Zhang Chen to raise their glasses and clinked glasses with Lu Weiqin, who had already had a round of drinks.

Lu Weiqin deliberately extended his wine glass and clinked it with Zhang Chen's, finally unable to hold back and asked, "Why didn't you bring your girlfriend along today?"

Lu Weiqin seemed somewhat absent-minded, and he had been drinking heavily since earlier. He had probably been holding back these words for a long time, and finally couldn't help but blurt them out, with a hint of resentment in them.

Actually, you know what, he's not bad looking. He even has a bit of the melancholy air about him, like Leslie Cheung.

Zhang Chen could only awkwardly reply, "She doesn't like these kinds of occasions."

Lu Weiqin's hand trembled slightly. He looked at Zhang Chen, then silently sat back down on the sofa.

He had been observing Zhang Chen to see what he was capable of. Zhang Chen seemed like an insignificant brother of Wang Shuowei, because the focus of the room was on people like Gu Zhiyu, Yang Du, and Secretary Yan's daughter. Zhang Chen was at most just an accessory.

He simply couldn't believe that Shen Nuoyi would be with Zhang Chen.

But after clinking glasses and hearing Zhang Chen's words, he sat on the sofa and immediately felt the gap between himself and Zhang Chen.

For example, right now, if his girlfriend were Shen Nuoyi, he would definitely call her out and show her off in front of his friends.

But Zhang Chen's answer to him was: she didn't like it.

She doesn't like it, so she doesn't have to participate.

Damn... I realize I'm definitely not as skilled as him.

Lu Weiqin felt a slight tightness in his chest.

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