Chapter 888 - Chapter 888: Bad Luck
Chapter 888: Bad Luck
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Chen Lian quickly shook her head and waved her hand.
Wang Mingyue rolled her eyes in disdain and shouted at the surrounding disciples, “Everyone, be the judge. I didn’t do anything to her, but she’s crying like this. If not for everyone testifying, would everyone have thought that she was bullied?”
Chen Lian cried aggrievedly and looked pitiful. When people saw this, they nodded. If they hadn’t watched personally, they would really have misunderstood.
Chen Lian had always treated her weakness as a weapon she was proud of, but she did not expect to be injured by this weapon one day.
She waved her hand and looked at Mu Feng aggrievedly.
Mu Feng was touched and his heart ached. He didn’t expect Chen Lian to care so much about what he had said. Even though she was misunderstood like this, she didn’t say anything.
Chen Lian could tolerate it, but he couldn’t turn a blind eye to it. He looked at Wang Mingyue and said, “That’s enough. Don’t be so overbearing. Chen Lian didn’t say anything. I know you’re powerful, so you don’t have to make things difficult for her.”
Seeing that Mu Feng was speaking up for Chen Lian, Wang Mingyue smiled sarcastically. “Who’s being overbearing? It’s the two of you who are sticking to me like stinky stones in a latrine. Get this straight. You’re really ridiculous. Why are you nagging? Do you think I’m like Jiang Wanlin? Will I endure my anger?”
“And you. Crying is so unlucky. Don’t be an eyesore in front of me. The two of you are really smelly and compatible.”
After Wang Mingyue finished rebuking Mu Feng, her gaze landed on Chen Lian. She scolded her impolitely.
With that, she said to Jiang Wanlin, “Junior Sister, let’s go up and eat. We can’t even eat here.”
Mu Feng gritted his teeth, but Jiang Wanlin really picked up the plate.
The three of them left.
Tears welled up in Chen Lian’s eyes. She looked around and felt that many of her fellow disciples were laughing at her. They didn’t see Wang Mingyue bullying her. Wang Mingyue was strong and cool, so it was difficult not to like her. Chen Lian bit her lip and lowered her eyes to hide the darkness in them.
After Wang Mingyue and the other two left, Mu Feng’s expression was also very ugly.
He had originally come to coax Jiang Wanlin, but in the end, he did not do anything well and even made their relationship even stiffer.
Chen Lian could feel Mu Feng’s gloomy mood and became even more careful.
After dinner, Chen Lian said weakly, “Brother Mu Feng, I’ll go back first. You, you’re alone… It’s been hard on you.”
Mu Feng was depressed. He didn’t get Jiang Wanlin back and still had to clean the pigpen alone.
Chen Lian lowered her head and muttered softly, “If only Teacher Su had taken a fancy to me too. This way, I can plead for leniency for Brother Mu Feng.”
Mu Feng looked at the obedient Chen Lian and forced a smile. “I’m fine alone. If I had known that I would be punished, I wouldn’t have asked you to help. I even implicated you. Go back quickly. It’s fine as long as you have this intention.”
Chen Lian was considerate of him. Looking at Jiang Wanlin again, Mu Feng’s heart skipped a beat. Why did she change?
Which man like them didn’t have multiple wives? Even Jiang Wanlin’s father had concubines.
Jiang Wanlin wasn’t like this in the past. It was only recently that she was like this. She had been led astray by Wang Mingyue.
Mu Feng gritted his teeth and went to clean up the pigpen.
Jiang Wanlin ignored him. He had things to do, so he could only let it go.
Chen Lian took the time to look for Mu Feng every day.
In the blink of an eye, it was the new year.
Mu Feng wanted to take advantage of the holiday to talk to Jiang Wanlin.
Unexpectedly, he missed again.
Jiang Wanlin and Wang Mingyue left the academy to play in the capital.
During the new year, many students near the capital went home. Those who were not from the capital also went down the mountain to play together. The academy was deserted.
Chen Lian accompanied Mu Feng to watch the night. It was a godsend opportunity to confess her feelings in the quiet night.
She was a chatterbox. She had been accompanying Mu Feng during this period of time and was sad. Now, she revealed her sadness and sighed softly. “Sister Jiang is so lucky.”
Mu Feng cared about Chen Lian. Hearing her sigh and feeling her sudden depression, he looked sideways and asked, “Lian’er, don’t be sad. A person’s birth is predestined, but their fate is still in their own hands. Study hard and don’t be discouraged.’
Chen Lian glanced at Mu Feng and nodded with a smile. There were mixed emotions in her smile.
Mu Feng’s heart tightened.
Chen Lian lowered her eyes and said softly, “Brother Mu Feng, the assessment is coming soon after the new year. If I don’t pass, I can’t stay. When I go home, I’ll be betrothed to someone soon. Brother Mu Feng said that my fate is in my hands, but I can’t control my fate. I’m really envious of Sister Jiang. She can easily obtain what I’ve dreamed of, but I’m grateful for fate. If it weren’t for fate, I wouldn’t have come here and gotten to know Brother Mu Feng. Will Brother Mu Feng remember me in the future?”
Chen Lian clasped her fingers. She knew that Mu Feng was looking at her. Her tears fell onto her hands.
Mu Feng was moved by her emotions and was very nervous. He hurriedly said,
“What’s wrong, Lian’er? Of course I won’t forget you.”
Mu Feng placed his hands on Chen Lian’s shoulders. The more concerned he was, the lower Chen Lian’s head was.
She said with a sobbing and trembling voice, “But we won’t be able to see each other again in the future. I’ve already used my greatest luck to be chosen. I’m very stupid. No Teacher can value me. I don’t fit in, and no one likes me. I won’t be able to pass this assessment. I won’t be able to see Brother Mu Feng again.”
“Boohoo, when I think about it, my heart hurts. I’m so sad. If only I had never come here. This way, I would have resigned myself to my fate and listened to
Father and Mother’s wishes. I could have married anyone… But—with Brother
Mu Feng in my heart, I can’t do it.”
Chen Lian confessed her feelings as she cried.
Mu Feng was the only one she had. She could not let go of him.
In these last few months, she wanted Mu Feng to have a place for her in his heart. Even if she couldn’t stay, she wanted Mu Feng to be in love with her. Only then could she really jump out of that damn mud.
Mu Feng held Chen Lian’s hand and said solemnly, “Lian’er, don’t cry. I’m very happy that Lian’er has me in her heart. Here, I promise you that I won’t let you down. If you believe me, just wait for me. Even if you can’t stay in the academy, don’t be afraid. I’ll arrange for someone to pick you up at your house. I like you too. I won’t let you marry anyone else.”
Chen Lian looked confused, but it quickly turned into surprise. She muttered to herself, “Brother Mu Feng likes me. Am I dreaming?”
As she spoke, she foolishly pinched her cheek and instantly hissed.
Mu Feng was amused by her delicate appearance. He pinched Chen Lian’s cheek gently and said, “It’s not a dream. What I said is true, but Lian’er, I’m engaged to Jiang Wanlin. You might suffer when the time comes..”