Bai Mengling accepted Liu Yan’s confession.
Or rather… she had known Liu Yan from the very beginning.
As for this answer, Chen Tang could be said to be surprised, or not surprised.
In the original novel, there was indeed a related description.
It said that Bai Mengling had long noticed this man who was privately called a “lick dog” by members of the Student Council, but she herself didn’t quite agree with that statement.
To be honest, as fellow school beauties, she envied Bai Mengling.
Although it might sound a bit humblebrag, for Bai Mengling, she thought Xia You was happy.
Xia You was also a school beauty, but she was called the Commoner School Beauty. In other words… compared to her, Xia You had no money.
Although Xia You couldn’t be considered truly poor, in Bai Mengling’s view, she believed wealth was an external thing—as we usually know, this kind of thought only occurs to wealthy people.
After all, people without money first consider how to make money.
But regardless, from Bai Mengling’s perspective, Xia You relied on her own conditions and charm to capture a man named Liu Yan. And as a fellow school beauty, compared to Xia You, she herself, who had the “Rich Woman” buff…
She indeed had no shortage of men pursuing her, but she couldn’t see them as true love.
She always felt the other party was after her money.
And Liu Yan was clearly not the type who was after money, because if he were someone who liked money, he would have pursued her from the start, instead of going after Xia You who was farther away.
In others’ eyes, Liu Yan might just be a lick dog captured by beauty, but in Bai Mengling’s view—if considering cost-effectiveness, pursuing her would obviously yield higher benefits.
Moreover, it was hard to say which had a higher success rate, pursuing her or pursuing Xia You.
At least Bai Mengling felt her own temper was probably better than Xia You’s.
So those actions that everyone saw as pure lick dog behavior—bringing meals for others, waiting in the empty classroom next door during Student Council meetings—these seemingly meaningless actions were precisely the embodiment of “sincerity.”
In this era, many people might say that “a man’s sincerity is the cheapest thing.”
But for someone like Bai Mengling, who could buy everything with money, this sincerity was precisely the most difficult to obtain and the most cherished thing.
So, according to the original novel’s plot.
After Liu Yan was dumped by Xia You, following the advice of the original “Chen Tang,” he would consider “working part-time” to distract himself and plan to buy a 5080 graphics card to comfort himself.
And it was at this time that Bai Mengling comforted Liu Yan and gave him a 5080 graphics card.
Then the two got together.
Of course, if the plot continued to develop according to the original novel, Bai Mengling would give up on Liu Yan in her junior year and break up with him, citing mismatched social status.
But later, after Liu Yan died, she would go insane.
This wasn’t the plot Chen Tang idealized, but it wasn’t beyond her expectations either. It could only be said that the hand of the plot was everywhere, not something easily dealt with.
Chen Tang had thought it over carefully these past few days.
In the original novel, the cause of Liu Yan’s death was a mystery—the description in the original text was that Liu Yan, disheartened, went alone to a remote mountain area.
“Three years later, news of Liu Yan’s death arrived.”
Then the several heroines completely refused to believe it until they finally saw Liu Yan’s grave.
And at that time, Chen Tang, as Liu Yan’s friend, appeared and sternly rebuked the girls: “Before he died, he told me not to let you know the news, he didn’t want to be disturbed by you… And now you show up again, what exactly do you want? His death is all because of you!”
Something like that.
In other words, the cause of Liu Yan’s death was unclear. Theoretically, the original Chen Tang should know, but Chen Tang herself didn’t know. However, at the end of his life, it should have been Chen Tang who accompanied Liu Yan.
What Chen Tang worried about was Liu Yan dying from illness, like heart disease or cancer, so over the years she had dragged Liu Yan for a physical checkup every year—the reason was simple.
“If you die, how will I torment you?”
After all, Chen Tang had been set up as a Demon Pill over the years, so saying such things would only seem reasonable. Therefore, Liu Yan had annual checkups and all his indicators were very healthy.
If there were any minor illnesses later, as long as they were treated promptly, it should be fine.
But regardless, for Chen Tang, she felt that as long as she could prevent the situation of “Liu Yan becoming disheartened and leaving for a remote mountain area,” she might be able to avoid that ending.
In fact, in the original novel, Liu Yan was very sad after being dumped by Xia You, but in the current situation—Liu Yan didn’t seem as sad as imagined.
Perhaps it was also because she had tormented him since childhood, toughening his heart, or perhaps because she was with him, so he wasn’t that sad.
What’s so great about being dumped?
She would rather Liu Yan be a playboy, hooking up with a girl for a while and then switching, so he wouldn’t get hurt.
Why be so devoted? The result of being devoted is to be hurt every time you love, and in the end, it costs you your life!
After he dates Bai Mengling for a while, she would find a way to encourage him to break up.
At that time, the excuse would be easy to give.
“The gap in our status is still too big, Mengling. Mismatched social status…”
Yes, use this reason, the same reason Bai Mengling used in the original novel, to make Liu Yan actively dump Bai Mengling. Given Bai Mengling’s personality, she would never turn back.
Then she would figure out how to deal with the next heroine…
After a few times, Liu Yan would realize that dumping women isn’t a bad thing. Becoming a playboy is better than being hurt by others.
‘I’m a genius!’
Thinking of this, she almost couldn’t help humming lightly.
She stealthily took out her phone and opened the video camera. She aimed the lens at Xia You.
She saw Xia You’s face turn red and pale.
Then she saw Bai Mengling say gently to Liu Yan, “Go wait for me in the classroom next door for a while. I’ll be there shortly.”
To be honest, Liu Yan had never imagined that Bai Mengling would agree to his confession.
He had only done a bold thing under Chen Tang’s urging to make himself feel less miserable—
But Bai Mengling agreed!
‘Oh my god, can he possibly say now that he wasn’t serious?’
‘He’d probably be drowned in the river by the Bai family the next day .jpg’
It was almost dark.
He turned around stiffly, then left the meeting room and went to the adjacent classroom.
Chen Tang followed behind him, then suddenly turned around and made a face at Xia You, silently mouthing.
“Loser dog~”
“!”
Xia You was completely red.
Bai Mengling naturally noticed this detail.
She knew Chen Tang—Liu Yan’s childhood sweetheart.
This was also the reason Liu Yan was envied by others.
After all, this Chen Tang was also on the so-called School Beauty List, and more importantly, she was Liu Yan’s childhood sweetheart. Rumor had it that she had rejected countless confessions and always stayed by Liu Yan’s side.
In others’ eyes, this was unforgivable.
You have a childhood sweetheart, yet you pursue the Commoner School Beauty! You really deserve to die! What’s even more perverse is that this childhood sweetheart doesn’t even get jealous!
And… does she have to accompany him even for a confession?
To be honest, Bai Mengling hadn’t expected that, and when she had agreed to the confession just now, this childhood sweetheart’s expression was strange—neither jealous nor envious, but rather—
Relieved?!
Bai Mengling thought. ‘What does that mean?’
‘Could it be that this childhood sweetheart is certain that she and Liu Yan won’t last?’
‘Is she so sure that Liu Yan will eventually return to her side?’
‘She even came with Liu Yan to show off to Xia You!’
‘That last face she made was completely provocative towards Xia You.’
“Ahem! Today’s meeting ends here. Xia You, stay for a moment.”
The students who had heard the meeting was over were originally planning to leave and go home to share today’s huge gossip with their friends.
But unexpectedly, there was still a single-player PVP segment.
No way, I have to find a way to stay.
Ah! There seems to be a stain on my desk. Even though I didn’t cause it, this is the sacred classroom for Student Council meetings, so I must clean it up!
Oh! Why do I have so many things here? Why is my book so wrinkled? I need to organize them before going home!
Oh? The Student Council President’s guidance in the meeting still needs to be fully understood. I’ll wait until the president finishes talking with Xia You before asking!
Things like that—everyone was very busy.
Only when they confirmed that the Student Council President wouldn’t say anything while they were present did they leave with some disappointment.
Then they all secretly hid outside the door.
Bai Mengling probably knew these people were eavesdropping outside the door. She felt a bit helpless, but she herself had nothing to hide.
After all, she had accepted the confession in public.
She sat in her seat and showed a gentle smile. “Xia You, don’t misunderstand.”
“Accepting his confession—it wouldn’t be entirely true to say it has nothing to do with you. After all, if you hadn’t broken up, I certainly wouldn’t have agreed to this.”
“But I absolutely did not agree to his confession because you might have fought and broken up, or because I have any grudge against you, or any such reason. It was purely based on the impression Liu Yan gave me, my perception and understanding of him, a decision made after comprehensive evaluation.”
“Of course, I know this might cause you some loss, and you might feel embarrassed, so I am willing to offer you some compensation. What do you think?”
A very Bai Mengling way.
But Xia You couldn’t accept that.
“I have already broken up with Liu Yan! Who he confesses to, who he gets together with, has nothing to do with me! If you want to be with him, that’s your own business, President. Why ask me? I don’t need compensation either!”
“Oh?”
Bai Mengling was a bit surprised. It seemed it wasn’t a truly peaceful breakup, as Xia You’s attitude was somewhat intense.
She gently stroked her hair. “In that case, I feel relieved.”
“However, President, I advise you to be careful.” As if remembering something, Xia You suddenly said, “He has a childhood sweetheart by his side.”
“Did you break up because of that?”
Xia You’s expression turned unnatural.
It seemed that was not the case.
Bai Mengling concluded. Xia You looked somewhat guilty—had she done something to betray Liu Yan, which led to the breakup?
Interesting.
She then nodded. “In that case, that’s settled. You can go back. I’m going to meet my new boyfriend, and, well, his childhood sweetheart.”
Bai Mengling stood up and walked towards the door. She could hear the noise of those people frantically fleeing from the doorway.
Today’s events would probably become school news?
But the heat would soon pass.
After all, people don’t care much about things that don’t concern them.
She arrived at the classroom next door.
This classroom was usually empty. At this moment, she saw Chen Tang and Liu Yan both holding their phones.
“Are you stealing my blue buff? Are you even human?”
“What do you mean? Stealing? I’d like you to look at who is the jungler!” Liu Yan argued. “You’re completely turning things upside down!”
“Haven’t you seen the matches? The mid laner always takes the blue buff. Are you worthy?”
The two were bickering while playing the game.
Bai Mengling walked into the classroom.
The two noticed her arrival.
“I’m not playing anymore. I’ll go AFK!” Liu Yan immediately quit the game.
“You’re just bad at the game. Nothing more to say.”
Chen Tang also quit the game.
With both of them going AFK, they would definitely lose.
But the two actually didn’t have much attachment to winning or losing.
Both of their gazes fell on Bai Mengling.
Bai Mengling looked at the two with some curiosity.
“Liu Yan, Chen Tang, although I knew of you before, if I had to say, today is the truly first meeting. Nice to meet you.”
Bai Mengling’s opening line was a bit hard to deal with.
You agreed to the confession, yet now you say it’s the first meeting?
Chen Tang smiled and nodded. “We’ve long heard of your reputation, President. But I never expected you to accept Liu Yan’s confession. I was waiting to see him be rejected and make a fool of himself~”
Liu Yan gave Chen Tang a speechless look. He knew this rascal definitely had no good intentions, and it turned out she had wanted to see him make a fool of himself from the start.
But he also looked at Bai Mengling with some doubt. “President Bai, I’m not the type who can’t see myself clearly. If you agreed to my confession due to circumstances or because you considered face issues, I can understand. You don’t have to force yourself.”
Bai Mengling walked up to Liu Yan in two or three steps. “Why do you think I agreed to your confession—or rather, what was your purpose in confessing to me? Was it just to anger Xia You?”
“Not… entirely.”
Hey, hey, hey, are you a bit too honest?
Chen Tang thought Liu Yan deserved to be dumped. How could he admit to something like that? And “not entirely”?
“You really are honest.” Bai Mengling laughed instead. “If you had told me that you had liked me for a long time or something, then I would have thought you were a hypocrite. After all, liking me yet pursuing Xia You is not something a good person would do.”
Unexpectedly, he scored high!
Hearing her say that, Liu Yan looked much more relaxed. “Then, President, since you knew my thoughts, why did you agree?”
Bai Mengling said frankly, “I’ve never been in a relationship, and I happen to think you’re not a bad choice. And you happened to confess, so I agreed~ Is that strange?”
That did make some sense. Liu Yan asked curiously, “Did you know me before?”
“If you don’t mind, I’ve also heard of the title ‘Xia You’s lick dog.’”