Chapter 455

Especially for some girls who had just arrived on Bolun Island and changed into cool summer clothes and short skirts, their beautiful high heels became a major burden at this time.

"Did we really come here for a long vacation...? Is the principal deliberately messing with us...?"

He was carrying large and small bags, covered in Rat, panting heavily, his tongue lolling out. The weight of his luggage and the hard ground beneath his feet were causing him excruciating pain.

What kind of joke is this? If he had known that coming to Bolun Island meant climbing this awful mountain road, he wouldn't have brought so much useless luggage. It's so heavy!

We came here to relax and enjoy the tropical season! We've arrived on Bolun Island and haven't even done anything yet, and all the bikinis, beautiful women, and beach scenery have vanished! Damn it!!!

"Yeah, is this really a reward for the class that was drawn by lot? I feel like it's more like a punishment."

Nan Zhu, walking ahead of the Rat, wiped the sweat from his forehead while looking at the endless mountain road ahead.

Rubbing his eyes and wiping away the sweat, Nan Zhu looked at the long queue behind him and smiled bitterly.

Didn't Teacher Ye draw the special grand prize prepared by Principal Qiao? But what's going on here? Is this really a reward? I feel like the environment here is much worse than the original hotel.

The environment and terrain here are terrible. Compared to the comfortable five-star hotel residential area below and the various recreational areas around the beach, this place is simply hell...

"Exactly... look how wronged those girls in our class are..."

"But they also have to blame themselves. Why did they wear summer clothes, short skirts and high heels in the first place? Wearing those things to walk on mountain roads is just asking for trouble."

Looking at the girls behind him who were suffering and stopped in place to change into casual shoes, Rat put down the heavy things he was carrying and sat down on the ground.

No, no, he needs to rest for a while, otherwise he'll definitely die if he keeps going.

"Haha, after all, they didn't expect to suddenly come to climb the mountain, and wearing high heels is for beauty, right?"

"But then again, I didn't expect He Xue and the others to be able to keep up with Wu Liang's pace."

Nan Zhu walked over to the Rat and helped him carry one of his suitcases. Looking at the group of people who had gradually disappeared into the distance, he couldn't help but sigh.

Wu Liang and Miss Shi Yao Shi go without saying, but what's surprising is that even He Xue, Han Yu, Qiao Xinying could keep up with those two... That's really impressive...

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"Miss Qiao Xinying, you don't need to force yourself to keep up with us. The main group is still far behind. If you are tired, you can take a break."

He Xue suddenly stopped and looked at Qiao Xinying, who was covered in sweat. Qiao Xinying's beautiful silver-gray hair was wet and stuck to her face.

The hem of the uniform skirt was covered in dust from the dust, and the milky white stockings had a few holes showing because of the earlier fall.

The shirt under her uniform was soaked with sweat. Qiao Xinying was bent over, holding her knees and panting heavily. Her white thighs were squeezed through the holes in the shirt.

"No... it's okay... it's alright..."

Qiao Xinying stared at He Xue, who seemed completely unaffected, her eyes twitching.

What... what's going on... why is He Xue still so energetic... this is not scientific...

Moreover, He Xue was carrying a backpack that looked quite heavy; how could she still be smiling now?

"Ms. Qiao Xinying, don't be fooled by my thin arms and legs. I actually exercise regularly in private."

"Moreover, because of my family background, I used to go hiking and picnics with my grandfather, so this kind of exercise is nothing to me."

He Xue raised her forearm and smiled slightly at Qiao Xinying, showing off her not-so-developed biceps.

She and Miss Qiao are definitely different; He Xue believes she is quite outstanding in terms of athletic ability.

"Is... is that so...?"

Upon hearing this, Qiao Xinying felt her legs go weak. In fact, she had followed Wu Liang and the others with a strong will from the very beginning.

I thought He Xue was at least in a similar state, if not as disheveled as her, but I never expected that she was the only one who dragged her down.

It seems she still can't keep up with Wu Liang, as expected.

"Hey, are you sure you can still leave? Wu Liang and Yao Shi have already stopped ahead and are waiting for us, but I have no objection if you plan to stop here."

Just as Qiao Xinying was about to give up, she suddenly felt a tightness in her wrist, and a strong force suddenly came from the front, pulling her forward several steps.

Startled Qiao Xinying stumbled forward several steps before finally regaining her balance. Just as she was about to get angry, she saw Han Yu's pretty face, which was as pale and sweaty as hers.

"You can still walk, can't you? Look at you, all disheveled. Do you think you're going to give up?"

Han Yu, also somewhat exhausted, gripped Qiao Xinying's wrist tightly, a cold smile appearing on her pale face.

It seems Wu Liang's fiancée isn't all that great; she couldn't even make it this short distance.

"Ha, even if you can't go on, I can still keep going."

Feeling the warmth emanating from her wrist, Qiao Xinying glanced at Han Yu with some surprise before closing her eyes and smiling faintly.

"Sharp tongue but soft heart" is probably the best way to describe this kind of person...

Chapter 50: Young Master Wu Liang's Despair and Inevitable Path to Death

"Young Master, how are you feeling? Are you alright now?"

Standing respectfully beside Wu Liang, Yao Shi asked softly, "Young Master, have you recovered from your seasickness?"

The young master's complexion has improved considerably, so it seems he's alright. However, she hadn't expected him to get seasick.

Moreover, when the young master is seasick, he will refuse to see anyone due to his physical discomfort, and even she and Milutin cannot get close to him.

This was her dereliction of duty as a maid. If she had known that the young master would get seasick, she should have arranged for a private plane to take him away.

"As you can see, I'm fine now. I'm sorry to have worried you about my seasickness again."

Sitting on the spot to rest, Wu Liang scratched the back of his head somewhat awkwardly. He already knew from He Xue and Han Yu's descriptions how worried Yao Shi had been about him all the way.

It is said that Yao Shi tossed and turned for several nights and could not fall asleep. Yao Shi was very worried about his health, but she also felt guilty for not being able to stay by his side to take care of him.

Furthermore, the fact that she did not allow anyone to visit her at the time dealt a significant blow to Yao Shi, who was wholeheartedly devoted to her master, and she felt quite disappointed.

"I'm sorry for causing you trouble on the ship, Yao Shi."

After hesitating for a moment, Wu Liang took Yao Shi's small hand and pulled her to his side with a helpless smile.

He knew that Yao Shi had wanted to visit him in the dormitory several times, but she was persuaded to go back by Rat and Nan Zhu.

For the first few days, he was indeed bedridden and unable to move, and he specifically instructed the Rat not to let anyone disturb him.

But it may have hurt Yao Shi, since Yao Shi has always been worried about her from the bottom of her heart.

"Young Master, nothing makes me happier than knowing that you are all well."

"Although I couldn't be by your side to take care of you and alleviate your physical and mental discomfort while we were on the ship, I was still able to understand your condition through the Rat and Nan Zhu."

"You don't need to apologize to me. You just don't want Yao Shi to worry."

Sensing the apology in Wu Liang's words, Yao Shi quickly walked to Wu Liang's side, squatted down, and took his hand in hers.

The reflection of Wu Liang's face in his pupils revealed a rare, faint smile on his usually cold and pretty face.

The young master is very worried about her, he cares about her a lot, and he is willing to apologize for her. These points alone prove that she holds a very important place in his heart.

Having earned such high regard from the young master, what reason did she have to feel regret or guilt?

You're smiling more and more these days.

Wu Liang stared blankly at the faint smile on Yao Shi's lips. He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt that Yao Shi was smiling more and more frequently lately.

Compared to Yao Shi, who used to have a cold expression all day long, Yao Shi is now obviously more expressive and her whole person has become more vivid and lifelike.

The once emotionless Yao Shi, who was like a machine, is gradually fading from his sight, and being replaced by Yao Shi with rich expressions and a full personality.

"Because you once told me that you think I would look better if I smiled more, because you once praised my smile as beautiful."

Yao Shi held Wu Liang's hand tightly and smiled sweetly, her pink lips forming a thin slit as she smiled naturally.

Her beautiful eyes narrowed into crescent moons, and the bright red eyeshadow added a touch of rosy color to her fair and delicate skin.

"Ahem, if Milutin were here, she would be so shocked she wouldn't be able to speak."

Feeling the cool sensation emanating from Yao Shi's fingertips, Wu Liang quickly coughed a few times to cover up his nervousness and embarrassment.

He had to admit that Yao Shi's smile was truly beautiful, almost like a stunning red flower discovered on a snow-covered mountain frozen for millennia.

Moreover, he has recently felt Yao Shi's meticulous care for him, and the feelings between them far exceed those between master and servant or friends.

If Yao Shi's feelings for him before were like a gentle, warm stream, extremely subtle and difficult for anyone to discover.

Na Yao Shi's feelings for him now are like hot lava erupting from a volcano, a scorching heat wave crashing over her.

Even if he were stupid, he should have understood Yao Shi's feelings by now. Besides, it wasn't just Yao Shi; Han Yu and Su Qian were actually the same as Yao Shi.

His feelings intensified, especially after Qiao Xinying returned to China, as evidenced by Ye Luotong's uncontrollable emotional fluctuations.

The outstanding women who have always been around him have all developed clear and unambiguous personal relationships.

"Yao Shi, if—I mean, if—one day I suddenly disappear from this world, what will you do? What will Han Yu and the others do?"

Realizing he was going astray, Wu Liang raised his head and looked up at the green shade above.

Although he was reluctant to give up and reluctant to admit it, he was indeed beyond saving, and there was no way to avoid his inevitable death.

What was the point of all his efforts over the past few months? Why did it end up like this?

None of the four female protagonists— He Xue, Su Qian, Ning Shuang, Qiao Xinying— have managed to get along with the Nan Zhu, let alone be in a romantic relationship with Nan Zhu.

And you still expect a truly perfect ending? A truly perfect ending my foot! These female protagonists only have the feelings of classmates and friends for the Nan Zhu protagonists at best.

On the contrary, it was the villainous young master, the male lead's nemesis, who won the hearts of all the female leads. What kind of nonsense is this?

He started with the intention of bringing the male and female leads together, but how did he end up getting himself involved in all that?

Why did all the female protagonists who were destined to be with the male lead end up with him? Where exactly did he go wrong?

Why did he become the one who helped Ning Shuang get rid of the shadows of her past?

Why does He Xue believe that all the evil things he did in the past were to protect her in secret?

Why did Su Qian choose him to play her boyfriend? And even designate him as the next student council president?

Why didn't Qiao Xinying discuss the engagement when she returned this time? She even explicitly said that she had taken a liking to him?

"At what point did I go astray...?"

Wu Liang slapped his face hard, muttering to himself about everything he had done to ensure Nan Zhu could achieve a perfect ending.

Why did the ultimate beneficiary not the so-called male protagonist, but this once universally hated and wicked young master...?

Chapter 51

Leaning against the tree, Wu Liang gazed calmly at the expanse of greenery above him; he had never thought about this question before.

Because from the beginning he didn't think it was a big deal, and he was always optimistic that he would be able to bring the male lead and all the female leads together.

Therefore, he didn't take the so-called inevitable death ending seriously at all. Instead, he thought that the true ending, where the male protagonist and all the female protagonists were reunited, would be very simple for him.

But he was wrong, wrong from the very beginning. He made the worst mistake a villain should ever make.

He followed the path that the male protagonist should have followed, interacting with all the female protagonists who should have been approached by the male protagonist, and doing what the male protagonist should have done, leaving an extremely deep and indelible impression on all the female protagonists.

Although his intentions were good, he made the most fatal mistake in the process. When he first met He Xue downstairs at the hospital, he had already single-handedly steered the entire game's plot astray.

Needless to say, the subsequent plot went further and further astray, becoming increasingly absurd.

He did everything a male lead should do, so it's normal that female leads like He Xue and Su Qian would fall for him. In a sense, this is entirely his own doing, a case of shooting himself in the foot.

The inevitable death is now unavoidable. It's impossible for the male protagonist to achieve a truly perfect ending with all the female protagonists. And the culprit behind all this is none other than Wu Liang himself.

He'd better just think about how he'll die on the day he's destined to die, and just wait to die honestly. Struggling is pointless.

"Young Master? What did you just say? Yao Shi may not have heard you clearly."

Standing there in a daze, Yao Shi raised her head and looked at Wu Liang with a puzzled expression. She hadn't heard what the young master had just said.

Perhaps she misheard; why would the young master have said something so incomprehensible...?

"I asked you, 'What would you do if I suddenly disappeared one day? What do you think Han Yu and the others would do?'"

Wu Liang shrugged and smiled helplessly. It's no wonder he thought so much; he couldn't escape now.