The Supporting Male Characters Who Died Alone All Those Years Later

Different from the original text, Lin Zhiyuan’s grades are now unstable, while Yuan Jin remains the perennial second place. If there were to be an exchange, Wang Peng, as the uncle, would definitely choose his niece.

So, it can only be said that Lin Zhiyuan’s spot was given up by Yuan Jin.

“Yes, Lin Zhiyuan is very outstanding. If he goes abroad and doesn’t have these troublesome matters, he will definitely reach greater heights,” Yuan Jin said earnestly.

There was another reason. She always goes to and from school with her uncle. How could her family let her go abroad alone as an exchange student?

He Dongchen looked at Yuan Jin like that and gradually smiled.

Just like the original owner in the original plot, who was forced to grow old alone, Yuan Jin, the malicious supporting female lead who did everything possible to obstruct the main characters from falling in love, was not actually malicious. She was just admiring the strong. Although it’s not likable, even meddlesome, her intention was respectable. At least, it’s nobler than jealousy, isn’t it?

Thinking of himself, He Dongchen leaned closer to Yuan Jin and asked with a smile, “So, is it the same for you towards me? You don’t want to see me neglect my studies and go into a relationship?”

Yuan Jin was stunned, then her face visibly reddened.

She didn’t want to retreat. She spoke seriously, “No.”

“Not because you’re afraid I’ll neglect my studies for a relationship, but because you’re afraid the person I date won’t be you.”

The corners of He Dongchen’s mouth slightly lifted. “I like your frankness.”

Not far away, the photographer couldn’t help but press the shutter button, capturing such a beautiful scene.

Many years later, a photo appeared in a photography exhibition. In the photo, a boy and a girl sat side by side, the boy smiling with his eyes, with a slight smile on his lips, leaning towards the girl, who had a peach blossom expression, with shy eyes but enduring without backing off. The sunset outside the window cast a warm light on the table, and the ambiguity had quietly arisen.

This photo had a name that made people smile knowingly, [First Love Blossoms].

***

Back to the present.

The classmates of Class 1 were shocked to discover that the top two students in their class were actually in a relationship! Although they used to stick together, the atmosphere was completely different now.

Now you could see pink bubbles floating between them from afar, flying around.

Look at He Dongchen carrying a pink backpack! Put it down quickly! Your hands are for basketball!

Look at Yuan Jin holding a bottle of mineral water! Put it down quickly! How can the time of a top student be wasted on delivering water!

For a moment, countless young hearts shattered on the ground.

The sound of cameras clicking seemed to pierce the sky!

There was no need to mention that, after Lin Zhiyuan left, He Dongchen, the undisputed school heartthrob, had plenty of admirers. Yuan Jin’s popularity wasn’t bad either, a quiet academic ace, sitting there quietly, not to be disturbed.

Now that the two of them were a couple, not a single resource was wasted!

Wang Peng, the homeroom teacher and uncle, wasn’t pleased either. Under his nose, a couple emerged, and one of them was his niece!

Wang Peng only had one son and he cherished his niece like a daughter. Now, she was taken right under his nose, he could hardly believe it.

Unhappy, Wang Peng started to push He Dongchen around. He filled out all sorts of competitions and contests, aiming to drain all of He Dongchen’s time and energy!

He Dongchen held a stack of registration forms and immediately turned to promote them to Yuan Jin, tutoring her hand in hand.

Yuan Jin was already a top student, quick to learn anything. With the guidance from He Dongchen, the academic genius, she performed well in competitions, leaving behind a brilliant record in her file.

Wang Peng was happy to see his niece becoming more outstanding, but at the same time, he was heartbroken that he ended up being an assistant to the couple!

***

Two and a half years later, Wang Peng watched as this young couple entered the examination hall. He even took off his glasses to wipe away tears, feeling oddly moved.

After the college entrance examination, He Dongchen used the money he had earned over the past 2 years to travel around with Yuan Jin, seeing the sea, climbing mountains, and tasting various delicacies.

Meanwhile, Father He, waiting to place his son in the company, was deeply troubled. My talented son isn’t interested in the family business!

Father He also wanted to be a domineering father, but unfortunately, his son achieved financial freedom and traveled around with his girlfriend, which he couldn’t stop.

Half a month after the college entrance examination, the results came out.

He Dongchen and Yuan Jin tied for first in the province.

First High School went crazy with joy, and so did Wang Peng! Two first places, students he had taught!

“Was this intentional?” Yuan Jin asked He Dongchen, looking at the results.

Others might think it was a coincidence, that Yuan Jin, the perennial second place, finally had her moment, but Yuan Jin herself knew that He Dongchen was unfathomable, capable of almost anything, and a score of 728 was too low for him.

He Dongchen put down his phone and turned to her, “I like having our names together.”

Yuan Jin’s anger disappeared with a snap, leaving no trace.

The names of all the previous college entrance examination champions would be compiled into a list. The second place, even if only one point behind, wouldn’t be on the list.

He Dongchen’s actions were childish yet so heartwarming.

It wasn’t just Yuan Jin who was moved, but the entire national audience!

***

It turned out He Dongchen’s identity was exposed, along with his past academic records. Looking at that row of nearly perfect scores, it was unbelievably stable. How could someone like this lose points in the college entrance examination? And the score happened to be exactly the same as his second place girlfriend’s. Who would believe there was no trickery involved!

#RomanceoftheAcademicGod# gradually climbed up the hot search list, finally reaching the top.

Netizens clicked on it without understanding, then exited with tears streaming down their faces.

[What kind of fairy-tale romance is this! I’m in awe!]

[In awe +1! I’ve heard of people tattooing their girlfriend’s name along with their own, but I’ve never seen someone imprint their girlfriend’s name on the college entrance examination champion list! You’re amazing!]

[It was just ordinary at first, but after what the previous commenter said, I’m floored! Oh great one, please accept my kneel!]

The internet was abuzz with excitement, the heat rising instead of falling. Even when He Dongchen and Yuan Jin walked on the street, they were recognized and surrounded by onlookers.

Helplessly, they had to end their travels and return to the coastal city. Reporters caught wind of it and came over.

He Dongchen chose two authoritative media outlets for interviews, avoiding the others.

After the college entrance examination results came out, it was time to fill out the application forms. However, they didn’t need to worry about it. Various prestigious universities extended olive branches, allowing them to choose wherever they wanted to go and whatever major they wanted.

Father He called in a frenzy, shouting, “The major doesn’t matter, but you must apply to universities in Jingshi!!!”

He Dongchen’s ears were ringing from the shouting. After hanging up the phone, he looked at Yuan Jin. “Will you accompany me to Jingshi?”

“Of course,” Yuan Jin smiled. He Dongchen had always taken care of her, so she naturally wanted to reciprocate. A relationship had to be mutual to last.

In the end, He Dongchen chose finance at Peking University, while Yuan Jin chose mathematics at Peking University. The two of them also co-hosted a thank-you banquet for their teachers.

***

On the day of the thank-you banquet, amidst his busy schedule, Father He flew in from the capital city, and Yuan Jin’s aunt also came. The two of them remarried 2 years ago, and while their life wasn’t earth-shattering, it was peaceful and harmonious.

“Kid, you better cherish Xiao Jin!” Wang Peng, a little tipsy, grabbed He Dongchen’s shoulder and swayed from side to side.

“I will, Uncle,” He Dongchen nodded amiably.

“What uncle! Who’s your uncle!” Wang Peng shouted with a tongue-twisted stupor, before being dragged away by his wife by the ear.

He Dongchen shook his head and chuckled, then continued to greet other people.

The thank-you banquet not only invited teachers but also classmates. He Dongchen had a good relationship with others, so most of the classmates from Class 1 attended. There were also many basketball buddies, filling up five large tables.

Everyone felt a bit uneasy as they stepped into such a luxurious hotel, but with familiar faces all around, after a couple of drinks, the atmosphere quickly warmed up.

Xue Qingqing sat in a corner, watching He Dongchen and Yuan Jin weaving through the crowd hand in hand. He Dongchen wore a simple white shirt, looking handsome and cheerful. Yuan Jin wore a dress in the same color scheme, her long hair cascading down her back, with a peach blossom expression on her face. They exchanged smiles from time to time, their affection evident to everyone.

Xue Qingqing poured herself a glass of wine and drank it down in one gulp.

The girl next to her sighed, “If you had really pursued He Dongchen back then, who knows, you might be the one feeling proud today.”

Xue Qingqing shook her head and smiled bitterly, “That wasn’t possible. I’m not like her.”

Even after two years of intense study, Xue Qingqing only got into an ordinary university, nothing compared to the college entrance examination champion.

The girl fell silent, “Qing Qing, do you know? When you pursued Lin Zhiyuan back then, so many people mocked you for being unrealistic and shameless. But you seemed to have an endless supply of courage, fearless. And now, with just a joke, you easily accepted your fate.”

Xue Qingqing also fell silent. After a while, she laughed with a hint of confusion, “Everyone says I’ve become excellent, matured, grown up. Is it really true?”

No one could answer that question.

Even Lin Zhiyuan, who had returned to the country, couldn’t.

Lin Zhiyuan looked at Xue Qingqing across from him. Her face was still the same, but she wasn’t the same person.

Things change, people change. That’s just how it was.

Lin Zhiyuan applied to universities abroad. This return to the country was just to visit old friends.

Now that old friends were no longer the same, there was nothing to cling to.

***

After starting college, Yuan Jin continued to be immersed in her studies, unable to extricate herself. He Dongchen was often dragged to the company by He Father to work. In high school, they were inseparable, but now they had their own academic pursuits and friends. Once, He Dongchen was away on a business trip for several months, and they even talked about a long-distance relationship.

Yuan Jin felt uncomfortable, scared, and even wanted to retreat, but in the end, she was soothed by the trust and security given by He Dongchen.

After graduation, Yuan Jin continued her postgraduate studies, while He Dongchen returned home to inherit the company. At the age of just 50, Father He couldn’t wait to retire, so he left everything behind and traveled the world with his wife.

In He Dongchen’s hands, He Real Estate expanded and grew, gradually transitioning from real estate development to technology research and development.

After all, in the future, research and development would be the leader.

With He Dongchen’s brilliance, He Real Estate had always been at the forefront of the world, known to all. Especially with He Dongchen’s enthusiasm for charity, pouring out money generously every year, He Real Estate’s reputation was excellent.

At the age of 30, Yuan Jin, who was deeply immersed in her studies, finally agreed to He Dongchen’s proposal. The two of them held a wedding of the century. That same year, news of Yuan Jin winning the Wolf Prize in Mathematics spread across the country, and there was widespread celebration.

(T/N: Wolf Prize in Mathematics = The Wolf Prize in Mathematics is awarded almost annually by the Wolf Foundation in Israel.)

She was the third Chinese person to win the Wolf Prize in Mathematics, and she was a woman.

For a while, Yuan Jin was in the spotlight, and no one dared to mock her for not being good enough for He Dongchen anymore. Some even felt that He Dongchen, who was so immersed in worldly affairs, tarnished Yuan Jin’s purity, which was both amusing and annoying.

At the age of 60, He Dongchen bid farewell to his father with a smile on his face. Not long after, Yuan Jin’s aunt followed her husband. Although Aunt Yan didn’t have her own children in this life, her husband was considerate, her stepson respectful, and her grandson was her niece’s child, sharing blood relations with her, making them very close.

At the age of 85, Yuan Jin’s life came to an end. As she lay in bed reminiscing about her life, she found no regrets. She had met the boy she liked when she was young and had grown old together with him.

Yuan Jin still remembered that winter day in the library. He Dongchen smiled at her and said, “I like your frankness.”

With a smile, Yuan Jin left, and He Dongchen infused a mass of merit into her soul, then laid down beside her, departing from the world.

***

Back in that space, he remained the same nameless, aloof figure, unreachable and enigmatic.

The spirit He Yanhui looked at the disappearing mirror in front of him, feeling somewhat lost. After a moment, he suddenly felt a surge of power injected into his soul, warm and comfortable, almost intoxicating. Before He Yanhui could ask what it was, he was kicked into reincarnation.

Sending off an unlucky supporting male, Lord Dongchen waved his hand, and before him appeared a resentful soul. He glanced at the unlucky supporting character and said in a casual tone….

“You only have one wish.”