NOVEL NEXT Chapter 202: Lost it
Ye QiuXue and Xia XiaoXi never expected that they would meet so soon.
"QiuXue, QiuXue, I finally get to see you! When I first came, I thought you’d be here, but it turns out you were already so outstanding that you went to JingDu to study!"
"Just luck," Ye QiuXue replied modestly. She knew that compared to Xia XiaoXi, she was truly insignificant.
But Xia XiaoXi genuinely admired Ye QiuXue.
The two walked side by side across the campus, becoming a strikingly beautiful sight.
"Have you thought about continuing your studies in JingDu?"
"The schools in JingDu want me to consider staying there, but I still need to discuss it with this school."
In truth, Ye QiuXue was torn. This school was close to her hometown, allowing her to visit her grandmother easily. However, the faculty and resources in JingDu were exceptional, and competing with outstanding classmates would push her to improve faster.
Studying under this pressure for quite some time, Ye QiuXue had naturally developed a competitive mindset.
But this place held so many memories, making it hard for her to leave unless someone gave her a compelling reason."Sister QiuXue!"
A cheerful voice called out behind them. Both turned to see Han YunXi running toward them with an excited smile.
Han YunXi looked genuinely happy to see Ye QiuXue again.
During the time when HuMing disappeared, Han YunXi and Ye QiuXue had spent a lot of time together. They had managed the orphanage side by side, and Ye QiuXue had also comforted her about HuMing’s disappearance.
"YunXi, it’s been a while. You’re still the same as always."
Looking at Han YunXi, Ye QiuXue recalled something HuMing had once told her.
He said his greatest worry was the Han family. If they ever discovered all that Han ShuYi had done behind the scenes, could they truly accept it?
But Ye QiuXue had told him, "The real issue they can’t accept is why you survived yet refuse to reunite with them."
HuMing had fallen silent at her words.
It was clear that he was also torn, but Ye QiuXue understood his actions weren’t wrong.
If Han ShuYi could reveal the people behind the scenes, everything would be resolved.
"Sister QiuXue, you’ve met HuMing, haven’t you? Do you think he resembles my brother?"
"YunXi, are you mistaking HuMing for your brother?"
Ye QiuXue frowned slightly, and Xia XiaoXi’s expression grew somber as well.
They both knew the truth about HuMing’s identity.
"Haha, no way. I can tell the difference between HuMing and my brother. Besides, my brother wasn’t as amazing as HuMing—being both academically and athletically gifted was unheard of for him."
Han YunXi clung to Ye QiuXue’s arm, her smile bright yet faintly forced.
"If you really think of Han HuMing as your brother, you should just tell him."
Han ShuYi’s voice suddenly rang out behind them.
They turned to see Han ShuYi approaching with a dark expression.
Ye QiuXue’s face was calm, Xia XiaoXi’s smile had faded, and Han YunXi looked confused by his words.
Walking straight up to her, Han ShuYi spoke coldly.
"Han YunXi, he is Han HuMing! Have you ever thought about how unlikely it is for so many coincidences to align?"
"Han ShuYi, are you out of your mind? All the evidence proves he’s not Han HuMing!" Han YunXi glared at him angrily.
Han ShuYi shook his head, a mocking smile on his face.
"If he could survive falling off that cliff, it means he had everything planned. He’s capable of such schemes and must have had contingencies! Can’t you stop being so naive?"
"Han HuMing isn’t like what you’re saying! He’d never do such a thing!"
Frustrated by Han ShuYi’s accusations, Han YunXi turned and walked away.
Han ShuYi watched her leave, silent at first, then turned to Ye QiuXue, whose expression had grown grim.
He let out a cold laugh, his face brimming with satisfaction.
"Ye QiuXue, even your return was orchestrated by HuMing, wasn’t it? Why else would you show up at just the right moment?"
Ye QiuXue met his gaze silently, her eyes dark and unreadable.
She understood why Han ShuYi was doing this.
He wanted to cement the perfect image of Han HuMing in Han YunXi’s heart. In the end, if Han YunXi discovered that HuMing was actually her brother, how would she choose?
Would she pick her blood-related sibling or trust someone who had deceived her?
Han ShuYi had masterfully exploited this dynamic.
From Ye QiuXue’s perspective, she wanted a good outcome. But things were developing too quickly—she needed time to think.
A voice broke Han ShuYi’s interrogation.
"I was the one who called QiuXue back," Xia XiaoXi said firmly, her expression stern.
Han ShuYi was momentarily taken aback.
"I knew QiuXue before enrolling. I wanted her to see how the school she once cared for so deeply has been ruined by you!"
Xia XiaoXi didn’t hold back, clearly angered by his manipulative behavior toward Han YunXi.
How could someone stoop so low as to use his own sister like this?
Even if they weren’t on good terms, was he truly happy seeing his sister in pain?
Let alone the way he shamelessly stole HuMing’s rightful champion title at the cultural festival.
Xia XiaoXi felt nothing but disdain for Han ShuYi.
The thought of HuMing saying Han ShuYi liked her made her shudder.
This person would stop at nothing to achieve his goals.
Han ShuYi staggered slightly, his face pale as he absorbed Xia XiaoXi’s accusations.
She said he’d ruined the school?
But he believed he’d improved it, far better than Ye QiuXue ever could!
Her rigid adherence to rules and monotonous school life—was that truly better than what he’d created?
Fixating on Ye QiuXue, his gaze grew dangerous, sending a chill down her spine.
"I’ll prove to all of you that everything I’ve done is right!"
With that, he turned and left.
Ye QiuXue watched his retreating figure, recalling the unsettling look in his eyes.
"He’s really lost it..."
"Yeah, it seems like he has fallen into obsession..."