403: Apologize

Their intimacy was seen by Zhao Juncai, who gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with jealousy.

That trash, what right does he have?

Their competition continued. Although Li Yang was full of drive, the hidden hand behind it was not something he could contend with, and Li Yang fell further and further behind.

Zhao Juncai left him far behind, occasionally looking back at him with contempt.

And Ye Xuan was still accompanying Li Yang.

This deeply moved Li Yang, but this way, he truly became a burden.

He looked up at Zhao Juncai, his face unwilling. He gritted his teeth, then looked at Ye Xuan, and said,

"Miss Ye Xuan, you go first, you don't have to wait for me."

"This..."

"This test is very important, it concerns the treatment after entering the academy. I cannot be a burden to you."

Li Yang persuaded.

Hearing this, a hint of hesitation flickered across Ye Xuan's beautiful face. She took a deep breath, looked at Li Yang, and said,

"Together!"

"No!"

Ye Xuan actually chose him, which moved Li Yang even more. However, he also had his pride. To burden others for his own sake...

He couldn't do such a thing!

"Ye Xuan, listen to me, you go first. If you can obtain a higher status, after entering the academy, maybe I'll even have to rely on you, hahahaha."

This time, Li Yang directly called Ye Xuan by name, and finally, he made a joke that he thought was funny.

Ye Xuan hesitated for a moment, thought carefully, then nodded, looked at Li Yang, sighed, and said,

"Since that's the case, I'll go first.

After entering the academy, if you need anything, you can always find me."

"Okay."

Li Yang smiled and nodded.

Ye Xuan looked at him, seemingly reluctant, watched for a while, then turned and left.

Watching Ye Xuan's retreating figure, Li Yang's smile slowly faded, his fists clenched tightly, his heart filled with bitterness. He truly was trash!

With his performance, perhaps he would be labeled as a poor student.

Taking a deep breath, he cheered himself up and continued to climb.

Occasionally looking up, he could still see Ye Xuan's back.

This gave him more motivation.

At this moment, Ye Xuan caught up with Zhao Juncai. Li Yang looked at the backs of the two walking side by side, feeling very uncomfortable, as if something of his had been snatched away.

He gritted his teeth, murmuring to comfort himself, saying,

"They won't walk side by side for too long. Ye Xuan will definitely be able to shake off Zhao Juncai!"

However, each time he looked up, he saw the two walking side by side, and the distance between them and himself was getting further and further.

Ye Xuan and Zhao Juncai walked together. Without Li Yang, Ye Xuan was no longer as indifferent to Zhao Juncai as before, and even smiled at him.

This made Zhao Juncai feel somewhat flattered.

"Miss, you..."

"My name is Ye Xuan."

Hearing this, Zhao Juncai's face lit up with joy. He had heard Ye Xuan's name from Li Yang, but because she hadn't introduced herself to him, he hadn't called her by name.

He hadn't expected that she would now say her own name.

"Miss Ye Xuan, may I call you that?"

"Of course."

Ye Xuan nodded, a bright smile also appearing on her face.

This made Zhao Juncai slightly stunned.

So beautiful!

Looking at Zhao Juncai, an apologetic look appeared on Ye Xuan's beautiful face as she continued,

"Gongzi Zhao, about what happened before, I want to apologize to you. I didn't intentionally treat you coldly."

"It's fine, it's fine."

Zhao Juncai quickly waved his hand.

The jealousy he felt towards Li Yang instantly dissipated. Then, he looked at Ye Xuan and asked,

"Miss Ye Xuan, was there some difficulty?"

"Not really."

Ye Xuan shook her head, looked back, and Li Yang just happened to look up. Ye Xuan smiled gently, nodded towards Li Yang, then retracted her gaze and said,

"Actually, I just felt sorry for him and couldn't bear to see him freeze into an ice sculpture, so I helped him. Later, I was also worried about him, so I traveled with him.

My coldness towards Gongzi Zhao was also because I was afraid of hurting his pride.

I'm sorry, I really couldn't bear it.

The feeling of being neglected and looked down upon, I experienced it before, and it really is very painful."

As she spoke, a hint of sadness appeared on Ye Xuan's beautiful face, along with a sense of fragility.

Seeing her like this, Zhao Juncai felt extremely heartbroken.

What a kind woman.

He moved closer, wanting to hold her in his arms and comfort her properly.

However, Ye Xuan quickly dodged away.

Zhao Juncai gave an awkward smile, also feeling that he had been a bit abrupt. He scratched his head:

"Sorry, I was a bit abrupt."

"It was this humble woman who lost her composure."

Ye Xuan shook her head, her small hand wiped her beautiful eyes, and the rims of her eyes were slightly red.

Seeing this, Zhao Juncai felt even more heartbroken.

Such a good woman was actually neglected and looked down upon before!

Who on earth could have such a heart of stone to bully such a weak woman?

No wonder she was cold to him.

His actions must have stirred up her memories and made her sad.

I'm truly not human!

He wanted to comfort Ye Xuan, but didn't know how to, so he could only stand there, at a loss:

"Miss Ye Xuan, I'm sorry, I didn't know your experience was so heartbreaking. Don't worry, from now on, I will definitely not bully anyone again!

I will treat others with kindness, just like Miss Ye Xuan."

"Gongzi Zhao doesn't have to be like this. Your previous behavior was also your true nature. I know that Gongzi Zhao's heart is still very kind."

Ye Xuan smiled sweetly.

This melted Zhao Juncai's heart directly. He secretly vowed that he must obtain this woman, and he must cherish her well.

He would not allow her to suffer any harm!

Below, Li Yang watched the two still walking side by side, his teeth almost shattering. Moreover, he even saw that Zhao Juncai was trying to hug Ye Xuan.

He hadn't even hugged her!

Fortunately, Ye Xuan dodged away. It seemed she was very disgusted with Zhao Juncai.

Li Yang breathed a sigh of relief. He wanted to catch up but couldn't do it at all.

Meanwhile, Ye Xuan and Zhao Juncai were talking and laughing, walking side by side on the stone steps.

It must be said that although Zhao Juncai was arrogant, he did have some ability. After all, Ye Xuan was once a Son of Destiny, with incredibly strong talent.

Zhao Juncai could barely keep up.

However, he didn't keep up for long before he couldn't bear it anymore.

"Miss Ye Xuan's talent is truly astonishing. I can't quite keep up. Miss Ye Xuan, you go first."

Zhao Juncai said with a smile.

He wasn't unwilling, inferior, or bitter like Li Yang. Instead, he was very free and easy, and even happy for Ye Xuan.

He knew that with such good talent, she would definitely be prioritized for cultivation after entering Hua Xia Academy.

Her future was limitless.