Pursuing Her Best Friend after Confession Failed Chapter 129 - 97: The First Love Regrets, Now Wants to Chase

Bai Weixi murmured in shock, "Could it really be him? QQ screen na, freshman in computer science... everything matches. It must be him."

At that mont, her face was a canvas of complex emotions: regret, joy, and a hint of sadness.

Just last night, after Zhong Tingyue had posed that question, she had thought for a long, long ti. She had nearly decided to let go of that immature and naive affection and devote herself completely to her studies.

But today, hearing about Li Yuan again was like a bolt from the blue, washing away all of last night’s resolutions.

Bai Weixi suddenly rembered sothing. After the college entrance exams, when his confession was rejected, she had heard from Wang Yuchen and Xu Zhi that Li Yuan spent all his ti in internet cafes, except for the hour or two he spent playing basketball at the sports plaza every evening.

Back then, she had assud Li Yuan was just trying to get over her rejection by imrsing himself in online gas. Now, it seed that wasn’t the case at all.

He must have been heartbroken back then, so he probably poured all his energy into writing web novels as an outlet...

mories flashed through Bai Weixi’s mind as details she had long forgotten began to arrange themselves ticulously into a new picture.

I once tried to indirectly ask about his family situation, but he was always vague and unwilling to say much, only that his parents were doing business out of town. I noticed a few clues back then but didn’t think much of it. Now it seems my initial guess might have been right. His family’s situation was probably decent, but definitely not as great as he made it seem...

Bai Weixi felt a storm of emotions as she recalled Li Yuan’s subsequent attitude toward her. It had gone from cold mockery after his rejection to the sheer audacity of risking a lower placent on his college entrance exams just to apply for Daxia University, a top-tier school.

Perhaps back then, he was already earning a million a month, so he didn’t care at all about whether he got into a university or not... He’s wealthy now, so he doesn’t care about anymore. Is that why he treated that way? If his feelings could change so easily, why did he flirt with in the first place? Why did he insist on forcing his way into my heart?

Listening to her roommates’ cheerful and excited chatter, Bai Weixi suddenly felt extrely irritated. She grabbed her phone and walked out of the room.

"What’s wrong with Weixi? She doesn’t look very happy."

"It’s probably about her childhood sweetheart. Just leave her be; who can ever make sense of love? The chase might be sweet, but the ending often leaves you badly wounded. Anyway, let’s keep getting the tea! We have to find out who this guy is today."

"I want to know who he is, too! Earning a million a month... wow, I’m so envious. He’s already financially free! I’m going to learn how to write novels from him."

* * *

Alone by the flower pond in i Yuan, Bai Weixi opened her high school class’s QQ group on her phone. She found Li Yuan’s profile picture; his screen na was still the sa, but the number of likes had surged by " 999" just today.

Seeing this, Bai Weixi was struck by an imnse sense of urgency. She felt as if sothing incredibly important was about to slip through her fingers, snatched away by other girls.

Is he really that sought-after now?

At that mont, she knew that if she didn’t take the initiative, Li Yuan would disappear from her life completely, no longer hers and hers alone.

Her gaze gradually hardened as she made up her mind.

She made a phone call. As soon as it connected, Wang Yuchen’s voice ca through.

"Hello, Bai! I was just about to call you. You won’t believe it, I just heard so explosive news coming from your university... I feel like that Great Writer who’s blowing up the internet seems really familiar... a lot like Li Scumbag..."

Even Yuchen, at a different university, already knows?

Sensing Bai Weixi’s silence, Wang Yuchen realized her misstep and quickly apologized. "Bai, I’m so sorry! I shouldn’t have brought up Li Scumbag. It’s just... the resemblance is uncanny."

"That’s him," Bai Weixi replied quietly.

After getting confirmation, Wang Yuchen grew incredibly excited. "It really is Li Yuan! My god, how did he do it? When did he start writing novels? How did he get so good? They say he can earn a million a month! With one month’s salary, he could buy an apartnt in Modu outright, settle down, be financially free, and just enjoy life! Whoever becos his girlfriend..."

Her words trailed off as she suddenly realized sothing was wrong. Wasn’t she talking to the very "ex-girlfriend" who had rejected Li Yuan multiple tis?

Wang Yuchen stuck out her tongue and quickly apologized again. "Sorry, Bai, don’t take it to heart. There are plenty of guys out there who are way better than Li Scumbag."

Bai Weixi suddenly asked, "Yuchen, could you do a favor?"

Wang Yuchen agreed readily. "Of course! We’re best friends, you don’t have to be so formal."

Bai Weixi hesitated, a blush creeping onto her cheeks. "I want you to talk to Xu Zhi and have him organize a get-together for our high school friends in Modu. Make sure he invites Li Yuan and Wang Shuai, but please don’t tell Li Yuan that I’ll be there yet."

Wang Yuchen asked blankly, "Bai, are you thinking of...?"

Bai Weixi nodded, her gaze firm. "I was up all night thinking, and I just can’t let him go. I want to ask him, to his face, do our feelings over the last three years just count for nothing?"

Hearing this, Wang Yuchen understood. She herself had a feeling there was so kind of misunderstanding between them. Two people who were so clearly in love with each other should have ended up together easily.

"Okay, Bai, I’ll talk to Xu Zhi. I’ve been ignoring him for two days, and he’s been waiting outside my dorm every single day, buying breakfast and milk tea. It’s so annoying. I was planning to test him for a few more days, but for your happiness, I suppose I’ll make a sacrifice."

Wang Yuchen said it with an air of indifference, but Bai Weixi listened with envy. She once had that kind of treatnt, but now, she had thrown it all away with her own hands.

Thinking of her own situation, Bai Weixi offered a sincere piece of advice. "Yuchen, Xu Zhi is a really great guy, and he treats you so well. Don’t let little argunts get to you. Don’t be like and only start regretting it when it’s too late."

Wang Yuchen replied with playful haughtiness, "I know, Bai. I’m just testing him. If he can’t even handle this, how will I know how much he really loves ?"

Bai Weixi’s heart sank a little. "As long as you understand. I just don’t want you to repeat my mistakes."

Seeing her friend, who was normally as proud as a swan, looking so down, Wang Yuchen felt a pang of sympathy.

"Bai, you can’t bla yourself for everything. A relationship takes two people. Li Yuan is doing very well now, but you’re amazing too! With your grades, looks, and figure, I bet there’s a whole line of guys at your university chasing you, right? Hehe, co on, Bai, tell . Have any boys at your school given you love letters or flowers? Has anyone confessed to you?"

Bai Weixi gave a wry smile and nodded. "Yes, a few guys have tried to pursue , but I turned them all down. If there’s really no chance with Li Yuan anymore, then I won’t date anyone in college. I’ll just focus on my studies, find a good job, stay in Modu, and eventually just marry soone—anyone."

Wang Yuchen was speechless. "Bai, that’s ridiculous! There’s no need to waste your wonderful college years just because of Li Scumbag."

Bai Weixi shook her head with a look of self-mockery and regret. "Yuchen, you don’t understand. After you’ve t a man like Li Yuan, you can’t help but subconsciously compare every other guy to him..."

Wang Yuchen’s eyes lit up with sudden realization, and she said teasingly, "Hehe, I get it now, Bai! You just haven’t t anyone more impressive than Li Yuan yet. If you did, I’m sure things would be different."

Bai Weixi laughed, not denying it. "Maybe so. Who knows?"