None of Your Business (1)

"How do we fight for him? Do I even need to say it? We'll steal him away, of course, and kick you out of the running." Ye Lang said nonchalantly from the side.

"..."

Everyone was speechless. Many people wondered if Ye Lang was deliberately causing trouble. Otherwise, why would he instigate Zhen Xiaoyan, and why would he support her?

However, based on everyone's understanding of Ye Lang, he was someone who always stayed out of other people's business and remained aloof. He only got passionate on rare occasions. Was this one of those rare occasions?

"Don't look at me like that. I know what you're thinking, but I can't be bothered. I'm going back to reading! Oh, and, Fatty, I'm rooting for you. You have to believe in yourself!" Under everyone's questioning gaze, Ye Lang once again entered his reading state, declaring his temporary detachment from the world.

After receiving Ye Lang's support, Zhen Xiaoyan indeed became very brave. She was so brave that even Shalan was intimidated. Shalan grabbed Young Master Moya and fled the scene. Zhen Xiaoyan merely shouted her vow to fight for him and didn't chase after them.

However, after the initial impulse and passion subsided, people usually had different thoughts when they calmed down. A while later, as her fervor cooled, Zhen Xiaoyan's expression began to change, becoming increasingly ashamed and indignant.

"Ye Lang!!!" Zhen Xiaoyan slammed the table with her large palm, startling Ye Lang, who was engrossed in his book.

"What's wrong? Your eyes look like you want to eat me. I'm so skinny, I'm not enough for you to eat. You should find someone else..." Ye Lang said, looking at Zhen Xiaoyan's fiery eyes and changing the subject.

However, Zhen Xiaoyan seemed immune to his deflection. She directly said, "Don't try to change the subject. Tell me, why did you mislead me into doing something so embarrassing?"

"Well, actually... hehe, I was just saying it casually. I didn't expect you to actually go through with it. You can't blame me for this; your inner desires were just too strong." Ye Lang said with a smile, using his book to shield himself from Zhen Xiaoyan.

That's right, the beginning of all this wasn't his intention to push things forward; it was just a casual remark. He hadn't expected Zhen Xiaoyan to act like that, as evidenced by his subsequent actions of pretending to be uninvolved.

He wasn't someone who only fantasized without considering reality. Although his words had sounded grand before, they were just talk. Anyone could say such grand things!

"You... What do I do now? I'm too ashamed to show my face!!!" Zhen Xiaoyan said, filled with shame and indignation.

"Since you've started, you can only see it through to the end." Ye Lang said calmly. These weren't just empty words; he was the type of person who, once committed, would see things through to completion.

"I'm scared..." Zhen Xiaoyan hesitated.

"What are you afraid of? You're already very embarrassed, so what's a little more embarrassment? It won't make much of a difference anyway. Besides, your skin is so thick, you won't mind this little bit." Ye Lang said irresponsibly. It's always easy to talk about other people's problems.

"I'm not afraid... Pfft, what are you saying? Are you calling me shameless?" Zhen Xiaoyan initially agreed but quickly realized what he meant.

"Just thick-skinned, not shameless. Don't say it's not thick."

"I mean my face, not that kind of face!"

"It's still face!"

"..."

Zhen Xiaoyan fell silent, not wanting to argue with Ye Lang about this. There would be no conclusion anyway. She said softly, "I will persist, but I don't think he will accept it!"

"Who cares if he accepts it or not? You like him, and you don't need his consent!" Ye Lang said nonchalantly.

"???" Ye Lang's words were very confusing. She tried hard to understand what he meant. What did it mean to like someone without their consent? If they didn't agree, what was the point of liking them?

"Do you mean... like you did with Li Yue back then?" This statement reminded Zhen Xiaoyan of an incident involving Ye Lang and the granddaughter of Grand Marshal Li.

"..." Ye Lang fell silent, knowing that everyone would laugh at this long-forgotten event.

"Haha, we all forgot about that. Yes, that kid Ye Lang was too amazing back then. He was rejected so many times when he pursued Li Yue. In the end, Li Yue even got angry, but she still couldn't get rid of him. I still remember him saying: 'My liking you is my business, and it has nothing to do with you!'"

"Yes, yes, that line was so cool! It completely disarmed Li Yue, leaving her no choice but to endure his relentless pursuit!"

"..."

"Damn it, how can you guys still remember something from so long ago so clearly!" Ye Lang cursed in frustration.

This incident happened before Ye Lang had merged with his other self. At that time, he had suddenly fallen for Li Yue and relentlessly pursued her until his merging finally ended it.

The reason for this sudden affection was rather absurd. It wasn't a case of love at first sight; he couldn't even call it liking. He had simply heard a prophecy from a street fortune teller, a Star Diviner, who said he would meet the woman of his life under certain circumstances.

Coincidentally, Li Yue happened to fit those circumstances, so he assumed she was the woman of his life and began to "like" her, pursuing her relentlessly.

At that time, Ye Lanyu and the Seventh Princess found it strange, wondering why it happened so suddenly. After they learned the reason, they felt powerless, extremely powerless.

However, they didn't try to stop him. It wasn't that they didn't want to, but they couldn't. Whether it was the old Ye Lang or the current Ye Lang, once he set his mind on something, he wouldn't change his decision unless he himself decided to, not even with the help of nine oxen.

"I understand! I'll be like you back then. Even if I'm rejected, I won't give up!!" Zhen Xiaoyan said resolutely after a moment.

"...Ahem, very good. Persistence is victory!" Ye Lang said, sounding a bit awkward. After all, he hadn't expected to get himself into trouble. But he didn't know yet that this was just the beginning!

"Then tell me, what should I do next?" Zhen Xiaoyan looked at Ye Lang, her eyes shining with anticipation, a captivating glow. If one were to judge solely by her eyes, they could certainly be called beautiful.

"What should you do? Do whatever you want. How would I know!" Ye Lang waved his hand dismissively, acting as if it were none of his business.

"Aren't you going to help me?" Zhen Xiaoyan asked, confused.

"Help you with what? Help you knock out that Moya guy so you can force yourself on him?" Ye Lang said plainly, holding his book.

"Get lost, stop joking. I'm serious!" Zhen Xiaoyan pushed Ye Lang, nearly knocking him over.

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