Chapter 11 - Do You Think You're So Devoted?

In front of Xiao Huahua stood a young man blocking her way.About twenty-four or twenty-five years old.Wearing a white tank top and gray shorts.Around 1.7 meters tall, slightly chubby build, looks not bad but quite ordinary.Xiao Huahua's smile gradually faded as she saw the man. She asked calmly, "Li Yilin, what do you want?""Shouldn't you give me an explanation?"The man named Li Yilin stared at Xiao Huahua with anger in his eyes."What explanation do I owe you?"Xiao Huahua showed impatience: "It seems we have no real relationship, nor are we that familiar, right?""I've chased you for six whole years, and you say you don't know me?"Li Yilin looked at Xiao Huahua in disbelief: "Since freshman year, I've been after you, but you said you wanted to focus on studying and wouldn't date before graduation.""So I waited until you graduated, and you said you'd consider dating only when your job was stable.""For you, I moved here and waited six whole years!"Li Yilin's emotions grew intense as he spoke: "And in just a few days of not seeing you, you found a rich guy. That's your 'not wanting to date'?"Just as he was coming home from work, he heard the deafening roar of a Lamborghini engine.In this old neighborhood, it stood out especially.Not many could resist the charm of a Lamborghini.Li Yilin stopped to look and saw a heartbreaking scene.His unreachable goddess, the so-called "not dating for now" Xiao Huahua, was cozy inside the car with Cai Kun.She even kissed him first.Li Yilin felt the sky collapse and his world spin.That's why he stormed out angrily to block Xiao Huahua, hoping to get a reasonable explanation."This is all in your head. I never asked anything from you nor took anything from you!"Xiao Huahua completely lost patience: "Besides, who I date is my freedom. I don't owe anyone an explanation, especially not you!""If you have nothing else, step aside. Don't waste my time!"She glanced back at Cai Kun in the car, worried he might misunderstand, and tried to walk around Li Yilin. But Li Yilin blocked her again."What do you want then?"Xiao Huahua's face turned cold, expressionless as she stared at him."I thought you were different from other girls."Li Yilin looked disappointed: "Didn't expect you to be so materialistic! I'm so disappointed!""Enough!"Before Xiao Huahua could respond, a voice came from behind.Cai Kun got out of the car and stood in front of Xiao Huahua, looking down at Li Yilin."Darling."Seeing Cai Kun appear, Xiao Huahua quickly explained, "He's a college classmate. We weren't even in the same major, but since freshman year he's been pestering me.""I rejected him countless times, but he wouldn't take no for an answer.""We're really not close at all, no relationship whatsoever."Cai Kun patted Xiao Huahua's back: "It's okay, I heard everything in the car. Leave the rest to me.""Mm."Xiao Huahua obediently nodded, then nervously tugged on Cai Kun's sleeve, "Be careful. I'm afraid he might do something reckless. Don't get hurt."Their conversation was clearly heard by Li Yilin.Seeing them hug, he felt terrible. Xiao Huahua's words pierced his heart like countless knives."Relax."Cai Kun smiled faintly, shaking his head as he looked at Li Yilin."Losers chasing girls have always existed."He didn't bother with such people and said to Li Yilin, "We're all adults. No need to make a scene. Stop bothering my girlfriend.""What do you mean, your girlfriend?!"Li Yilin's eyes instantly turned red, "I've cared for her every moment for six years. Where were you then?"Cai Kun was helpless. People like this couldn't be reasoned with."Come on, I'll walk you upstairs."Cai Kun wrapped his arm around Xiao Huahua's waist. Continuing to argue would be a waste of time.Not wasting time on fools — that's life's wisdom.Besides... Xiao Huahua was about to move away soon, no more dealings with Li Yilin."Mm." Xiao Huahua agreed naturally."Step aside!"Cai Kun stood in front of Li Yilin, his height of 1.85 meters looming over him.Though his tone was calm, the pressure was intense.Li Yilin instinctively stepped aside.Cai Kun led Xiao Huahua forward, but Li Yilin suddenly realized he was losing face and shouted at Xiao Huahua, "What do I lack compared to him?""You only care about his money. It'll leave you broke and heartbroken. That kind of man just plays with you and kicks you away when bored.""Only I'm truly sincere. I'd give everything for you. Xiao Huahua, wake up. Don't keep fooling yourself!"Li Yilin's voice grew hysterical, "Xiao Huahua, you'll regret this! Hanging onto me while chasing rich men. When they toss you aside, don't come crying back!"Cai Kun's steps paused.He had no intention to argue anymore, his expression darkened. He released Xiao Huahua and approached Li Yilin directly.Li Yilin, nervous seeing Cai Kun approach, took a step back, his expression shifting. "What do you want to do?""Nothing."Cai Kun glanced at him, "Do you think you're so devoted?"Li Yilin was stunned.Cai Kun ignored him and continued:"Being poor isn't your fault, but being poor and powerless while stopping others from finding a better life — that's a big mistake!""We all live in reality!""I can give her the life she wants: clothes, bags, house, car, spontaneous trips, and the freedom to quit anytime. What can you give her?"Li Yilin clenched his fists, defiant: "I can give her love!""Is love that cheap now?"Cai Kun sneered, "People need self-awareness. Before you have the means, focus on improving yourself — work hard to earn the life and girl you want, don't just complain and call others materialistic!""Love? Do you really think this is a fairy tale where a girl can live on love alone, eating nothing, drinking nothing, and enjoying romance with you?""If you can't even support your girlfriend, what right do you have to talk about love?"Cai Kun's words cut deep. Li Yilin's face changed repeatedly, uneasy, but he refused to concede:"Then why does she keep hanging on to me, not outright rejecting me, always giving me hope?""You're old enough, yet still naive. Don't you know that in adult life, not giving a clear yes means a no?"Cai Kun scoffed, "She just wants to spare you some dignity, but you don't appreciate it!""What are you anyway?""Why would you think she's hanging on to you?"Li Yilin's anger exploded. His fists clenched so hard his knuckles whitened, eyes bloodshot, teeth clenched: "What did you say?!""What, wanna fight?"Cai Kun was indifferent, "If I hit you, I walk away clean.""But if you dare touch me one hair, your whole family won't be able to pay the price!""That's reality!""Don't like it? Come try me!"Li Yilin breathed heavily, gasping, knuckles white from gripping tightly.Though his chest burned with rage, he lacked the guts to make a move. He knew Cai Kun was not someone to mess with.Smack!The next moment, Cai Kun slapped him across the face.Li Yilin was stunned, not expecting the blow, feeling the burning sting on his cheek.The smile on Cai Kun's face was gone, replaced by coldness:"I gave you face, learn to take it back.""Don't fucking take advantage of kindness!"