ARWYM 3

Chapter 3: To meet 

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Mama Yu took a deep look at Yu Ling. She knew her son best, and the current behaviour was probably intentional.

 
Could it be that Lingling finally realised that there was something wrong with Bai Ran? Or could it be said that Lingling cried so sadly yesterday because of Bai Ran?
 
It's possible that Lingling regards his friend as the most important thing; knowing that Bai Ran approached him for other purposes, he might be very sad, which is why he never exposed Bai Ran.
 
However, if this is the case, she will definitely let Bai Ran know that the consequences of making Lingling so sad are not something he can bear.
 
"Mom, Uncle Butler, Bai Ran, and I will go out first." Yu Ling stood up from the sofa; it was still useful for him to keep Bai Ran. Now is not the time to tear yourself apart with Bai Ran, and if you want to separate just like that, wouldn't it be no fun? He wants to make Bai Ran pay for everything he has done.
 
Yu Ling lowered his head, and there was a malicious smile on the corner of his mouth. In the new life, if he let Bai Ran go so easily, wouldn't he be at a loss?
 
Bai Ran followed Yu Ling out and was about to breathe a sigh of relief when he suddenly saw the smile on his lips, felt a little cold for no reason, and asked cautiously, "Lingling, what's wrong?"
 
Could it be that he really found out? Thinking that Yu Ling was different from the usual way of caring about him just now, Bai Ran felt a little scared.
 
If Yu Ling really found out, the Yu family would definitely not let him go. No, it can't be like this. Because of fear, Bai Ran's lips were trembling, and he quickly began to think of countermeasures.
 
There was a bit of sarcasm in Yu Ling's eyes. How blind he was in his last life to be fooled around by such a stupid person.
 
Soon after, Yu Ling's expression returned to normal, and he asked suspiciously, "Ranran, what are you talking about? I'm fine. I was just afraid that my mother and the butler would misunderstand you, thinking that you approached me only for money, so I didn't ask any further, because I know that you are not such a person."
 
The smile on Bai Ran's face froze for a moment. Indeed, he used to use this method to get Yu Ling to buy him some valuable things. When Yu Ling said this, Bai Ran inexplicably felt that the other party was deliberately mocking him. But seeing Yu Ling's sincere eyes, Bai Ran immediately denied the thoughts in his heart.
 
On the one hand, he was subconsciously avoiding it in his heart because if Yu Ling knew the truth, the consequences would not be something he could bear.
 
On the other hand, he knew Yu Ling well; if Yu Ling knew what he was thinking, it would be absolutely impossible for him to stand with him calmly.
 
Yu Ling is the little treasure who has been spoiled by the Yu family since he was a child, and he can't tolerate a speck of sand in his eyes. Thinking of this, a bit of jealousy flashed in Bai Ran's eyes.
 
Yu Ling is obviously the same person as him, so why does Yu Ling live carefree all day long and do what he likes while he is worse than a dog in that house?
 
He blinked, raised his head again, and returned to his usual innocent appearance. He smiled, showing two cute little canine teeth, "Lingling, I'm so happy that you trust me so much."
 
Yu Ling felt disgusted for a while; he suppressed the turbulent malice in his heart and asked worriedly, "So who bullied you? As a good friend, I must not just stand by and watch you being bullied!"
 
Yu Ling raised his fist while speaking, as if absolutely protecting him.
 
Bai Ran bit his lip, feeling relieved because Yu Ling's attitude towards him hadn't changed. At the same time, he was very entangled. Yu Ling spends a lot of money. If he said it, he would definitely get a lot of money. If it was normal, he must have said it, but Yu Ling said that just now. If he speaks now, wouldn't it mean that he has ulterior motives?
 
"What's wrong? Are you unwilling to tell me?" Yu Ling lowered his eyes sadly, like a child throwing a tantrum, "You really don't regard me as your best friend."
 
Bai Ran's eyes flickered, and he explained anxiously, "Lingling, no, I just don't want you to worry…"
 
After finishing speaking, seeing that Yu Ling was still angry, he pursed his lips uneasily and finally said, "Actually, it's not a big deal; Lingling is my best friend; if you want to know, I'll just tell you, I... I went to play basketball a few days ago, and they all said that I didn’t deserve to play because I wear broken sneakers. I was too sad, so I didn’t contact you these days."
 
Such a lousy excuse... Yu Ling even wanted to teach Bai Ran how to make excuses. If he believed it all, wouldn't that make him seem mentally retarded? He sighed in his heart.
 
What else can he do? Just play along with his performance.
 
"Really? They are going too far!" Yu Ling was aggrieved; his chest heaved, showing his anger. "Isn't it just a few pairs of sneakers? Let's go! I'll take you to buy the best one!"
 
"But..." Bai Ran bit his lip and stood still.
 
"But what! I will never allow my friends to be bullied!" Yu Ling tugged his sleeve to cover his palm, grabbed him, and left, thinking in his heart, this dress is no longer wearable.
 
He quite likes this coat, but what can he do? He can't let go of his hand; he is already at his limit to be able to play such a disgusting scene with Bai Ran. If there is any more physical contact, he is afraid that he will really be nauseated.
 
Where Bai Ran couldn't see, Yu Ling scrunched up his nose.
 
However, thinking of the good show in no time, Yu Ling felt that the short sacrifice was now worth it.
 
Bai Ran didn't know what was going on in Yu Ling's heart; he was still secretly delighted that he could get something of considerable value in a while.
 
Yu Ling is so stupid; he can be fooled by just a few words, Bai Ran thought proudly in his heart.

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Yu Ling brought Bai Ran to a high-end shopping mall, which is a place where only the upper-class people in Beijing go. He first brought Bai Ran to the casual shoe area.
 
Bai Ran seldom comes to such a place, and even if he did, he would follow others. Seeing the exquisitely placed items and seeing Yu Ling's familiar face, Bai Ran bit his lip, and his heart sprouted again with a little jealousy.
 
Yu Ling didn't know what he was thinking, and when he thought that he would trick Bai Ran in a while, a happy smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
 
He was already good-looking, and due to the influence of his childhood environment, his every gesture had a noble air. Now he had a flamboyant smile on his face, extravagant and charming, and the eyes of several people passing by were all looking at him in unison.
 
He seemed to be a born prince, attracting the attention of others all the time.
 
As for Bai Ran, although he was very cute, he can make people look at him a few more times when he is alone, but under the background of Yu Ling, he is completely a little dust that can be ignored anytime, anywhere.
 
Bai Ran may have realised this too, and he clenched his fists by his side.
 
"Wrap up these shoes." Yu Ling's voice broke his thoughts.
 
These shoes add up to at least a few million. Bai Ran's eyes lit up, and he quickly returned to normal, pretending to be embarrassed. "Lingling, I can't wear so many, you..."
 
"No, you've been bullied; of course we'll get back to the place and smash them to death with shoes!" Yu Ling's tone was arrogant, but matched with his face, people couldn't hate it. Aren't little princes always like this—flamboyant and beautiful?
 
The shopping guides around them blushed, covered their mouths, and laughed.
 
No matter how much Bai Ran hated Yu Ling in his heart, it was impossible for him to hate these millions, so he didn't stop him anymore, silently complying to let Yu Ling buy him sneakers.
 
Yu Ling sneered in his heart. He thought it was good to see a shopping guide who was nimble, and it was the first time that he felt that the efficiency of a shopping guide was not a good thing.
 
For example, now he hasn't thought of how to sneak away without a trace.
 
Yu Ling was worried and was about to get someone to call him, pretending that he was in a hurry, but inadvertently saw a familiar yet unfamiliar figure not far away.
 
Fu Yi…
 
Yu Ling thought of this name in his heart; his heartbeat stopped for a moment and then beat fast. Before he had time to think about it, he ran out of the shoe counter.
 
Fu Yi, wait for me; don't go...
 
At this time, the shopping guide was busy packing shoes, while Bai Ran was still immersed in joy, knowing nothing about Yu Ling's leaving.
 
When he found out, it was too late, and the shopping guide had already packed the shoes and asked with a smile, "Would you like to pay in cash or by card?"
 
Bai Ran turned pale when he saw a string of numbers on the machine. Where can he get so much money?
 
He bit his lip, and under the gaze of the shopping guide, he took out his mobile phone in a panic, saying, "I...I'm calling my friend."
 
"Ok." The shopping guides here are all well-trained. Even though they knew that Bai Ran couldn't afford the money, they still stood by the side with a smile and waited.
 
Bai Ran dialed the phone number in a panic, and when he heard the ringtone coming from the phone, he settled down in his heart. Yu Ling should have just gone to the bathroom.
 
However, as the ringing continued and no one answered the phone, Bai Ran completely panicked. Holding the phone tightly with one hand, he said, "I...I don't want them anymore; just return them all."
 
The shopping guide said, "Sir, it's like this. Our mall has regulations. If you want to return an order that enters the system to be settled, you must get the manager's approval. I think you are indeed in trouble. How about this? I'll go to the manager now and ask, is that all right?"

He didn't even pay; can't he be refunded? Bai Ran's delicate eyebrows were furrowed together, and he even wanted to leave directly, but thinking of the bodyguards he met when he just came here, he suppressed his temper and said, "Okay, go and ask."
 
He was already in a hurry now, and he didn't care about his tone at all. Even if the shopping guide had a good temper, the corners of his lips were pressed down.
 
He dares to come to this kind of place even if he has no money. It looks like he wants to cheat other people out of their money. They have seen this kind of person a lot. Fortunately, the boy just left; otherwise, he would have been cheated to death.
 
Bai Ran just stood there and waited. When he saw some gorgeously dressed customers staring at him, intentionally or unintentionally, he always felt that those people were laughing at him. Soon, the hatred in his heart grew.
 
Yu Ling must have done it on purpose!
 
At this time, Yu Ling could no longer care about Bai Ran's affairs; he chased after Fu Yi, but the shopping mall was too big, and when he came out, there was no trace of Fu Yi.
 
Did he lose Fu Yi again? The scenes before rebirth reappeared in Yu Ling's mind again; his face turned pale, and he couldn't tell whether it was reality or a dream. It was everything that has been experienced before; there was no rebirth; everything was fake...fake.
 
There seemed to be a voice repeating in his mind. Yu Ling thought about it: how can there be such a thing as rebirth? Everything was just a dream, a wonderful dream, and now... it was time to wake up from the dream. 

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