Volume 2 Chapter 23
by Need_More_SleepVolume 2 + Chapter 23: Birthday Wish
“Why? Why do you know my birthday?” Faced with this sudden surprise, Ouyang Qianxue was somewhat at a loss.
“Because I investigated you before. After all, someone suddenly appeared who scored only two points less than me in the monthly exam and whose popularity surpassed mine—I had to understand my opponent properly,” Bai Yuxuan said.
“So, how much do you actually know about my affairs?” Ouyang Qianxue looked at Bai Yuxuan with a face full of fear, terrified that the secret Wang Shiman had asked him to keep might be leaked.
“Unfortunately, because the forces behind you have protected you very well, all I managed to learn was your date of birth. But I really didn’t expect you to be over a year younger than me,” Bai Yuxuan scrutinized the golden-haired girl before him carefully.
“What if I’m younger than you? Speaking of which, did you call me out this time just to celebrate my birthday?”
“Yes. After all, you threw me such an unforgettable birthday last time. Consider this my thanks.”
“You didn’t have to go to such special lengths for me…” At this moment, Ouyang Qianxue was deeply moved. Ever since being adopted by Wang Shiman, his days had been extremely hard. Even on his birthday, he could only occasionally sneak out during breaks from dance and vocal practice to buy a piece of cake from a street stall, counting that as celebrating his birthday.
Now, looking at the party poppers and the five-tier cake before him, Ouyang Qianxue was visibly moved. Even though Bai Yuxuan said this was a return gift, it was the first time since his father’s company fell into trouble that someone had formally celebrated his birthday.
“Hey, hey, School Belle, it’s just a birthday. Why does it look like you’re about to cry?” Bai Yuxuan said with a laugh from the side.
“Quiet, I’m not about to cry. And you have some nerve saying that! Weren’t you the one crying your eyes out last time on your birthday?”
“Seems you still can’t forget what happened last time,” Bai Yuxuan said, revealing a sinister smile.
“You dare bring up my past embarrassments? You really are asking for discipline. Don’t forget, there’s still plenty of time before today ends. Aren’t you afraid I’ll force you to do some… shameful things?”
“You… you stay away! I… I know I was wrong!” Seeing Bai Yuxuan approaching, Ouyang Qianxue recalled the fear of being dominated by her in the past.
“Haha, just kidding. Today is your birthday. Let’s put aside our past grievances and spend a happy birthday together.” After saying this, Bai Yuxuan snapped her fingers, and the “Happy Birthday” song immediately began playing throughout the amusement park.
“Ouyang Qianxue!” Bai Yuxuan’s expression suddenly turned serious.
“What is it?”
“Today is your birthday. Make a wish. I, Bai Yuxuan, will do my best to fulfill it for you. Although my current resources are somewhat limited due to certain reasons, I will help you achieve anything within my power.”
“Why are you being so nice today? Are you really Bai Yuxuan?”
“Don’t be impatient, I haven’t finished. Although I will help you realize your wish, in return, after you state your wish, could you seriously listen to a request of mine? I absolutely will not force you.”
“Alright.”
“Then tell me your wish.”
“Let me think…” Ouyang Qianxue hesitated. Just then, the phone in his pocket rang. Seeing the caller ID, he immediately tensed up because the caller was none other than Wang Qian.
(Is something wrong for her to call at this time?) After all, Wang Qian had previously agreed with him that she would follow him and only contact him by phone in case of an emergency.
“Sorry, I need to take this call. I’ll also think about that wish while I’m at it.” With that, Ouyang Qianxue walked to a spot far from Bai Yuxuan.
“Hello, what is it, Wang Qian?”
“You dummy, why aren’t you using this perfect opportunity? This is Bai Yuxuan himself offering to grant you any wish!”
“Huh? How do you know?”
“Because I was worried you might be in danger. This morning when you left, I installed a on your phone.”
“So that’s it… Wait! Then what about the things during the day?”
“Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone about those… private matters of yours. Listen, Ouyang Qianxue, regarding that wish, just tell him you hope he keeps his distance from you in the future.”
“But he went to the trouble of celebrating my birthday. Wouldn’t saying that be too hurtful?”
“Ouyang Qianxue!” Wang Qian on the other end of the line shouted loudly.
“Have you forgotten your purpose this time? I’m doing this for your own good. Think it over carefully in your mind. If Auntie finds out you are in close contact with Bai Yuxuan, how would she handle it? What would happen to your mother and sister? You can’t possibly not know, right?”
“I… I understand.” Hearing Wang Qian’s words, Ouyang Qianxue immediately snapped back to reality. One could say that his fate and that of his family were now completely in Wang Shiman’s hands. If Wang Shiman so desired, she could make him and his family return to those days of hunger and illness at any moment. The very thought sent a chill down his spine.
“And also…” Wang Qian paused for a moment.
“What I said just now was a bit harsh, but today is your birthday after all. Happy Birthday.” Wang Qian’s tone softened again.
“Mhm, thank you.” Ouyang Qianxue then hung up the phone.
“Sigh!” At that moment, Wang Qian, sitting in a nearby car, put down the phone and let out a sigh.
Through eavesdropping on Bai Yuxuan and Ouyang Qianxue’s conversation earlier, Wang Qian discovered that Bai Yuxuan didn’t seem to merely regard Qianxue as a rival, as Ouyang Qianxue had said. Clearly, he still harbored a special kind of feeling towards Ouyang Qianxue.
And after hearing that Bai Yuxuan wanted to celebrate Ouyang Qianxue’s birthday, Wang Qian grew even more worried.
She feared that if this special feeling in Bai Yuxuan’s heart were allowed to develop, it might turn into love. Although her investigations suggested Bai Yuxuan didn’t frequently interact with the opposite sex, often it was precisely such indifferent people who, upon meeting someone they liked, could fall in deeply. Once Bai Yuxuan became infatuated with Ouyang Qianxue, it would be hard to guarantee his secret wouldn’t be discovered.
Because Ouyang Qianxue wasn’t sensitive to emotions, and he didn’t see himself as a girl, so he easily overlooked such details. Therefore, she had to help him avoid these risks.
Meanwhile, Ouyang Qianxue finished the call and walked back to Bai Yuxuan’s side.
“So? Have you decided on your wish?” Bai Yuxuan asked upon seeing Ouyang Qianxue return.
“I…” Ouyang Qianxue began to stammer.
“Don’t worry. As long as it’s something I can do, I will make it happen for you.”
Hearing these words from Bai Yuxuan, Ouyang Qianxue’s expression grew even more guilty. But in the end, he steeled his resolve and spoke.
“My wish is that we keep our distance from each other in the future.”
These words pierced deeply into Bai Yuxuan’s heart like an ice pick.
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