Age of Legends

Chapter 322 Angry
The news came in waves, because regardless of whether they were seniors or not, there were always people who rushed out the door the moment the school bell rang. And even if it wasn't these people, there were always those carefree individuals who left early during the last PE class, and after spotting Pei Yan at the door, they would quickly turn back and bring the information back.

So one spreads it to ten, and ten spreads it to a hundred.

School is a strange place. Sometimes people are so numb that they feel like even if the sky falls, someone else will take care of it, and it's none of their business. Other times, it's a bit like an ancient uprising, where people, having been in a state of silence for so long, suddenly erupt for some inexplicable reason.

It was a sweltering, irritating May.

The college entrance exam is blocking the way ahead.

People at school talk about computer games, new and exciting things, Hong Kong and Taiwan variety shows, celebrities, or the recently popular provincial TV reality shows. In short, school days are tough, so we have to find joy in the midst of hardship. At this time, even a little bit of entertainment can be very enjoyable.

But what we are all so close to, and cannot avoid, is still our current trajectory and life.

Legendary stories that happen in real life are more memorable.

As for the most recent widely circulated story about their lives, it is the intricate connection between Shen Nuo's family's turmoil and Pei Yan, whose family has assets worth hundreds of millions.

Pei Yan is a celebrity himself, with many classmates and friends at Yude School, including those he met through competitions and activities, as well as former classmates. He is well-liked, and everyone is proud to know him. So even without his connection with Shen Nuoyi, he would definitely be the center of attention at Yude School, with many acquaintances showing concern and inviting him to meals.

Not to mention that it's now very clear that he came for Shen Nuoyi, or even because of the recent troubles her family has had.

So it wasn't just people who knew Pei Yan who cheered and helped ask Shen Nuoyi about her current location; even onlookers couldn't wait to spread the word.

It's like two armies facing off. The opposing main force has already deployed its chariots and horses, with banners fluttering, ready for a clash with the main force that will shake the world.

At least that's the opinion of all bystanders.

Because everyone knows that Pei Yan came to Yude to train for the National Physics Competition, and his surprise attack on Shen Nuoyi failed, which caused some rumors to be shattered.

Meanwhile, intelligence, including news from the enemy, was also passed on to Shen Nuoyi through people who were close to her and were waiting for the outcome.

At that moment, Shen Nuoyi and Zheng Xue were going down the stairs when two groups of scouts arrived to report.

As she walked out of the teaching building and onto the plaza, crowds of people walking alongside or ahead of her turned around to look for her.

They say youth is full of vigor, and time is as precious as gold. But the minds of youth are also more unpredictable. Like wild grass in the spring breeze, they grow unrestrained.

Many people believe that Pei Yan's failure at Yude was due to Zhang Chen's sudden hijacking of the position.

Yes, it's hard to fathom a young girl's thoughts. Even if you're a billionaire, incredibly wealthy, or a childhood sweetheart, how can that compare to spending every day together? And someone like Zhang Chen is relentlessly trying to steal her away. Forget about using an excavator; even just poking at her with a spoon every day would be enough to bring down Pei Yan's relationship.

The hardships of life, such as wind, frost, rain, and dew, may not weigh down a young man's shoulders, but changes in reality and family circumstances can.

The news that Shen Nuo's family relied on Tai Xun for cooperation was gone, and her father's factory might face bankruptcy was a stark reality. The rumors were right in front of them, and the atmosphere became noticeably tense. Could the young girl not see reality?

Can Shen Nuoyi still be so willful?

Shen Nuoyi and Zheng Xue walked ahead, while Zhang Chen, who had been delayed by Wang Shuowei, followed them downstairs and thus learned of the commotion from the commotion ahead.

Well, Zhang Chen only learned about Shen Nuoyi's family troubles in the last couple of days. Before that, Shen Nuoyi's interactions with him were as usual, and Zhang Chen didn't even notice anything unusual about her. So when the news reached his ears, Zhang Chen realized that he was the one who was slow to realize it.

But clearly, she didn't find an opportunity to ask. Shen Nuoyi wouldn't express her confusion, or even seek his help. She was such a stubborn person, always showing her best side to others, and it seemed that she had never heard about the troubles she had experienced from her close friends, nor did she ever complain to anyone.

Even when facing Zhang Chen, he was still trying his best to solve the problems he encountered, which showed a lot of responsibility.

You really think you're some kind of female knight-errant?
All of this made Zhang Chen realize that he might not be able to see through Shen Nuoyi either.

People with good grades, high intelligence, and even a goal-oriented mindset tend to have a clearer understanding of the world. Therefore, they are more likely to solve problems using the best strategies. It's like how Zhang Chen witnessed many breakups right after graduation during his university years.

Moreover, the better the university, the clearer the distinction between men and women seems to be in this regard. This seems to imply that people with higher intelligence and higher education are better able to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. It seems that everyone is too smart and will easily adapt to the seemingly irresistible force of reality, rather than being blinded by hormones and swaying their decisions.

There are countless examples of couples breaking up as soon as they go abroad, having different job positions in different places, or even having their families allocate resources to each other, leading them to go their separate ways.

Future prospects are the real thing in this world.

So how can you expect a high school girl to be confused when faced with difficult family choices?

Moreover, Zhang Chen wasn't actually confident that he could defeat Pei Yan.

After all, Pei Yan was someone who had amazed Shen Nuoyi during her junior high school years.

Now, Pei Yan disregards his own dignity and self-respect, standing right there at the school gate. From any angle, Pei Yan seems like the person who can lead Shen Nuoyi out of her current predicament.

Pei Yan at this moment seemed to fit the legendary image in the public's mind: this spirited young man now looked haggard, his tall stature was hunched over, giving people a dejected feeling, more like those non-mainstream people who used to act cool at the school gate.

Clearly, the rumors and events that occurred during this period also had a significant impact on him.

And his situation was actually the result of his conflict with his family.

Shen Nuoyi saw Pei Yan, who looked somewhat dejected and helpless, from a distance near the school gate.

This startled her, because Pei Yan, in her memory, had never appeared like this. He was always aloof and sunny, the kind of person who would always attract the most attention when he appeared.

Now, if word of his appearance were to reach foreign countries, it would likely shock countless people. Even those who know him would be astonished by this sight.

Even someone like Han Zhouxuan, who secretly likes him, would probably be heartbroken and even resentful towards Shen Nuoyi.

For a moment, Shen Nuoyi was somewhat taken aback, and at that moment she suddenly looked around in a flustered manner.

It looked like they were looking for someone.

Are they searching, or are they afraid of finding it?
But in the end, her gaze stopped and fell on Zhang Chen, who was walking out with Wang Shuowei and the others, about a hundred meters behind her.

And then there was that one moment of hesitation.

She looked at Zhang Chen.

Zhang Chen was also looking at her.

Their eyes met, and they stared at each other.

Shen Nuoyi's phoenix eyes were slightly upturned at the corners, like the delicate brushstrokes at the end of a meticulous painting, exuding a cool and noble air. His deep, ink-like pupils held something profound, as if you were suddenly very far away from him. That sense of estrangement was like thinking you were getting close, but in reality, you never truly understood the other person, not even having touched the door.

In that brief moment of eye contact, Shen Nuoyi's eyes lifted slightly, revealing neither joy nor sorrow. She gave him a deep look before turning her head away.

Then, amidst the commotion, she walked towards Pei Yan.

Pei Yan's face visibly regained its vitality.

　Zhang Chen: The road to flowers is full of thorns, but we will eventually get there :)
　　
　
(End of this chapter)