Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling's Rejection

Heaven Dou Royal Academy Center.

The pink petals were swirling slowly in the wind.

Yu Tianheng had changed his outfit specially today. His white outfit was embroidered with dark blue thunder patterns.

The crisp fabric made his back stand as straight as a spear.

He was holding a large bunch of dark blue Hyacinth in his left arm.

With his right hand behind his back, chin slightly raised, and eyes scanning the surroundings with an air of "look carefully, everyone."

One step, two steps.

He walked towards the colonnade.

The sound of boots clicking on the stone pavement was not loud, but each click resonated in the gradually quieting air.

Dugu Yan leaned against the vermilion pillar in the corridor.

Her long green hair was tied in a high ponytail, which swayed gently as she tilted her head.

The Academy uniform is worn loosely, with some parts tucked in and others loosened out.

She didn't look at Yu Tianheng, her fingers twirling a newly fallen Cherry Blossom, her face expressionless.

Yu Tianheng stopped three steps away from her.

"Yanzi."

He raised his voice so loud that it could be heard in every corner of the Central Plaza.

"I like you."

The bouquet was handed to her.

The deep blue color came into view, carrying the fresh scent of grass and trees unique to the morning.

Please be with me!

The Central Plaza fell silent for half a second after those words were spoken.

Then it exploded.

"Holy crap!"

The boy wearing glasses slipped from his hand, and the weapon almost hit his foot.

"Yu Tianheng? He confessed? And in public?"

The girl with pigtails next to her suddenly tugged at her companion's sleeve.

"It's Dugu Yan!"

A loud voice suddenly appeared from the crowd.

"Yu Tianheng is the Young Master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the Clan Head's own son!"

Someone immediately took over.

"Dugu Yan is the granddaughter of Poison Douluo! Have you ever seen the Jade Phosphorus Purple Mist? In the last practical lesson, the entire opposing team was wiped out in three seconds!"

After learning about the two individuals' backgrounds, the onlookers' expressions changed.

From watching the spectacle to thinking, "Oh, these two are really a good match."

Several bolder boys started waving and jeering:

"Say yes!"

"Say yes!"

The sounds mingled together, crashing against the buildings surrounding the Central Plaza and bouncing back.

The Cherry Blossom tree trembled, and petals fluttered down.

Yu Tianheng listened to the cheers, a slight smile appeared on his lips.

This is a sure thing.

He thought to himself.

With his genius-level skills and the reputation of being the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, which girl in the Academy would refuse him?

Besides, he's good-looking and has a great physique; he even specially chose this outfit for today.

His fingertips traced the rough texture of the bouquet wrapping paper, which made his mind clearer.

The family's instructions echoed in his ears, "Upon entering the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, your primary task is to get close to Dugu Yan."

It would be best if they could become lovers.

If we can win her over, it will be equivalent to securing a connection with Poison Douluo Dugu Bo.

That Old Monster was known for doting on his granddaughter.

That's why he managed to snatch the Heaven Dou Team Captain and join Dugu Yan's team.

Spending so much time together, there are plenty of opportunities.

Today's confession was just a natural step in the plan.

He waited for Dugu Yan to reach out and take the flower.

I waited for three seconds.

Five seconds.

Ten seconds.

Dugu Yan did not move.

She didn't even look at the flowers.

His gaze drifted past his shoulder, fixed on the empty air behind him.

Her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, a very subtle movement, but Yu Tianheng noticed it.

The Cherry Blossom that had been between her fingers fell silently to the ground.

"Yanzi."

A soft, gentle voice sounded from the side.

Dugu Yan's good friend Ye Lingling had moved a little closer at some point.

Her long, soft blue hair cascaded over her shoulders, and the hem of her light blue dress brushed against the ground.

She was holding a thick ancient book in her arms, the cover of which bore the emblem of Medical Soul Master.

She reached out and tugged at Dugu Yan's sleeve with her fair fingertips.

"The Captain is talking to you."

Dugu Yan seemed to be brought back to her senses by this pull.

She turned her head, not looking at Yu Tianheng, but staring at Ye Lingling instead.

There was confusion in his green eyes, and a hint of anxiety he couldn't hide.

"Ye Lingling."

She lowered her voice, but it was so quiet that it could still be heard.

"Look closely, is there a Light Screen slightly to the left of Yu Tianheng's head? A faint green one."

Ye Lingling was stunned.

She followed Dugu Yan's gaze and stared intently for several seconds.

The blue eyes blinked again and again.

Then he shook his head.

"No."

Her voice was full of confusion.

"I only saw Yu Tianheng and everyone else. There were no Light Screen at all."

Dugu Yan's expression changed instantly.

His brows furrowed completely, and the anxiety in his eyes exploded into unease.

Without further hesitation, she grabbed Ye Lingling's wrist.

"Walk."

Turn around and leave!

The green ponytail swung halfway through the air.

The hem of her purple skirt swept across the ground, catching a few freshly fallen petals.

She walked quickly, almost running, and grabbed Ye Lingling, rushing towards the dormitory.

He didn't turn around, not even glancing at Yu Tianheng.

"???"

Yu Tianheng remained in the posture of handing over the flowers.

The smug smile on his face froze at the corner of his mouth.

"!!!"

The surrounding jeers stopped abruptly.

The Central Plaza was so quiet that only the wind could be heard rustling through the flowering trees.

The onlookers exchanged bewildered glances, their faces showing the same look of confusion.

What's going on?

Rejected?

So decisive?

Yu Tianheng finally realized what was happening.

Blood rushed to my head with a "whoosh," and my cheeks were so hot they could fry an egg on them.

The feeling of humiliation, like a venomous snake, surged up from the soles of my feet and bit into my heart.

His fingers tightened suddenly.

The wrapping paper creaked and groaned.

The Hyacinth stem was squeezed out of shape, and sticky sap seeped out from between my fingers.

The veins on Yu Tianheng's forehead throbbed, and his temples throbbed with pain.

He stared in the direction where Dugu Yan had disappeared, his eyes frighteningly red.

The cobblestone path made a clattering sound as people walked on it.

Dugu Yan pulled Ye Lingling along, walking briskly, almost jogging.

She deliberately chose to take less crowded side paths, avoiding any possible stares.

Her green hair flew wildly behind her head, like a streak of lightning escaping.

Ye Lingling stumbled as she was pulled along.

"Yanzi, slow down..."

She was panting, her long blue hair slightly disheveled.

"What exactly happened?"

"..."

Dugu Yan did not answer.

She didn't let go of Ye Lingling until she rushed into the Girls' Dormitory, ran up the stairs, opened the door, pulled her inside, and slammed the door shut.

Ye Lingling leaned against the door, panting.

He clutched the ancient book tightly in his arms.

She looked at Dugu Yan, her blue eyes filled with questions. "Yu Tianheng, he..."

Don't mention him.

Dugu Yan interrupted her, her voice harsh.

She didn't look at Ye Lingling and went straight to her own bedroom.

He placed his hand on the doorknob, paused for half a second, then turned the knob and slipped inside.

The door closed in front of Ye Lingling.

The sound of the latch snapping back was crisp and decisive.

Ye Lingling stood in the center of the living room.

The ancient book in his arms slid onto the table with a dull thud.

"..."

She stared at the closed door, her lips moved, but in the end she said nothing.

That's so strange.

Yanzi is acting very strangely today.

Ignore Yu Tianheng's confession.

She remembered that Yanzi and Yu Tianheng's relationship wasn't that bad.

And there's that "Light Screen" that Yanzi mentioned.

What Light Screen?

Ye Lingling rubbed her eyes.

She really didn't see anything.