PDLP Chapter 226 Meeting Miss Xu Again
Chapter 226 Meeting Miss Xu Again
Lin Xuan glanced at Ye Wanqing lightly, then slowly frowned. He turned towards Ye Wanqing and said in a low and slightly magnetic voice, "Is there such a thing? I don't seem to have this page in my memory."
Ye Wanqing's lips curled up into a playful smile, her eyes flickering with a subtle glint. She seemed to be weighing every word: "Oh? Really? I always thought Mr. Lin had a famous photographic memory."
There was a mix of teasing and seriousness in her words, and it was obvious that she didn't believe what he said.
Lin Xuan choked at her words, his Adam's apple rolling slightly, but he didn't offer any further explanation. He knew full well that his memory wasn't as bad as she claimed, but he preferred to keep those past events buried deep in his heart, unwilling to easily reveal them.
"Perhaps time is merciless, and many things have begun to blur in my memory." He tried to hide the turmoil in his heart with a light-hearted tone, but the subtle bitterness still revealed his thoughts.
Ye Wanqing stared at him for a moment, her clear eyes seemed to be able to see into people's hearts.
She took the golf club handed to her by the waiter with an elegant and smooth movement, a faint smile on her lips: "Yes, time is indeed a sharp knife that can carve many unexpected traces."
Lin Xuan was touched by her words, and his heart was filled with mixed emotions. In those past times, he did have many things that he had not done well. Whenever Ye Wanqing mentioned it, whether out of nostalgia or accountability, he found it difficult to face it.
It wasn't that he wanted to escape, but his pride made him unwilling to show his vulnerability in front of others. He naturally remembered the past vividly, and although it had been several years, the guilt and self-blame still followed him like a shadow.
He remembered that day, it was Qin Huai's phone call that pulled him away from his mother's chess game. At that time, Ye Wanqing was sitting quietly beside her, flipping through the book in her hand.
His mother casually asked, and he readily answered. He had never imagined that this unintentional act would become the catalyst for her to bring them together. She suggested that Lin Xuan teach Ye Wanqing golf, and although he was reluctant, he couldn't refuse.
At that time, he was full of resistance, thinking that all this was Ye Wanqing's calculation. Therefore, when teaching the ball, he was absent-minded and even deliberately made things difficult.
Until Xu Xinyi showed up, and that sudden competition caused Ye Wanqing to lose miserably in front of everyone. The moment she fell, his heart also clenched, but it was immediately drowned out by the laughter of the people around him.
The incident quickly spread throughout the community, and Mrs. Lin flew into a rage when she returned home. Since then, Lin Xuan rarely returned to the Lin residence. At the time, he naively believed that Ye Wanqing was too "scheming."
However, now that he thought about it, he suddenly realized that his mother's intention to bring them together had long been obvious. The arrangement that day was just a whim on her part and had nothing to do with Ye Wanqing.
This old memory has now become a wound in his heart that is difficult to heal. But Ye Wanqing is obviously not someone who likes to dwell on the past. She has long since let it go and has never even blamed him completely.
The atmosphere between the two was subtle and complex, like an unfinished chess game, waiting for the next move.
If time could go back and the roles were reversed, Lin Xuan would be in Ye Wanqing's position. Facing Mrs. Lin's unquestionable order to ask her to personally coach golf, she would probably be unhappy.
After all, imposed responsibilities and expectations always carry a heavy weight.
And the gambling game that Xu Xinyi unexpectedly joined was more like a sudden accident for Ye Wanqing.
At that time, she did have a desire to win, but her skills were not good enough and she was ultimately defeated.
Whenever she recalled the setback that day, she always felt a little unwilling in her heart, secretly regretting that if she had outstanding football skills, she would definitely compete with Lin Xuan on the green field to wash away the shame of the past.
At this moment, Lin Xuan hadn't picked up his club. Clearly, his mind was completely focused on accompanying Ye Wanqing, rather than competing in person. He was willing to be her strongest supporter, not just a coach.
"Enjoy yourself, I'll protect you from the wind and rain."
Ye Wanqing tilted her head slightly, a hint of teasing in her eyes: "My ball skills are just barely passable."
"It's okay. If you don't understand something, I'm always here to help you." Lin Xuan's smile was as warm as the sunshine in early spring, which warmed people's hearts.
"Oh?" Ye Wanqing raised her eyebrows, a sly smile on her lips, "Then I do have a question I want to ask you."
Lin Xuan's eyes were deep, as if he could see through her thoughts. He asked softly, "What's the problem?"
A breeze blew by, and Ye Wanqing's hair danced gently, with a few strands of hair playfully sticking to her cheeks.
Lin Xuan naturally stretched out his hand, his fingertips gently brushed across her skin, and brushed away the few strands of messy hair for her.
At that moment, Ye Wanqing's cheeks were stained with a faint blush. She lowered her head shyly, but pointed her finger at Xu Xinyi who was not far away: "If, Miss Xu and I had another duel, would you stand on my side?"
Lin Xuan followed her guidance and noticed Xu Xinyi's presence.
Six years have passed, and the scene before me seems to overlap with the past, but it is also somewhat different.
He quickly retracted his gaze, refocused on Ye Wanqing's face, and gently promised: "No matter how you want to win, I will support you."
Ye Wanqing raised her chin slightly, and for the first time, she took the initiative to invite Xu Xinyi: "Miss Xu."
Xu Xinyi had already noticed the arrival of Ye Wanqing and Lin Xuan. She instinctively wanted to avoid them, especially when she saw the two standing side by side, which made her even more unhappy.
However, fate always seemed to like playing tricks on people. The more she tried to escape, the more she couldn't get rid of it. Hearing Ye Wanqing's voice, Xu Xinyi's face involuntarily darkened.
At this moment, Chen Anhe's appearance broke the awkward atmosphere. When he saw Ye Wanqing, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. Without waiting for Xu Xinyi's response, he greeted her enthusiastically: "Miss Xu, is this your friend?"
Seeing Chen Anhe approaching, Xu Xinyi could only force a smile and greet Ye Wanqing and Lin Xuan: "Ms. Ye, Mr. Lin, it's been a long time since we last met."
After being released from prison, Xu Xinyi tried hard to integrate into society, but the shadow of her past seemed to still follow her, making her smile seem forced and gloomy. Ye Wanqing clearly felt this under the sunlight.
"Want to play golf?" Ye Wanqing's voice was calm and friendly, as if all the past had gone with the wind.
Xu Xinyi responded briefly: "Yeah."
"I have always admired Ms. Xu's skills. Ever since that match six years ago, I have been looking for an opportunity to spar with you again."
Ye Wanqing's words were somewhat provocative, yet she maintained her composure. "How about we compete again today?"
Xu Xinyi didn't want to accept the challenge, but Chen Anhe's excitement put her in a dilemma: "Okay, I'll be in a group with Miss Xu, and Miss Ye, you'll be in a group with Mr. Lin. We can just split into two groups to compete. My ball skills are pretty good, Miss Xu won't mind, right?"
As soon as Chen Anhe finished speaking, he looked at Xu Xinyi expectantly. Xu Xinyi's face was slightly stiff, but out of consideration, she could only reluctantly agree: "Of course not."
Ye Wanqing smiled slightly, her eyes gleaming with confidence. "I remember the bet back then was that the loser would go around the field once. Today, we'll stick with that rule. A little gambling can be fun."
Xu Xinyi was stunned for a moment. Looking at Ye Wanqing's challenging eyes, she knew she was doing it on purpose. But she had no way out: "Just do as Miss Ye says."
Ye Wanqing turned her head and looked at Lin Xuan, her eyes full of trust and expectation: "I want to win. My boyfriend won't let me down, right?"
Lin Xuan looked at her rare "revengeful" look. He gently held her hand and gave her the most firm response: "Of course, I won't let you lose."