Chapter 56: After They Broke Up, the Rival Couldn't Even Stay as a Friend
At first, people thought it was just a small fight between a couple. But who knew the whole story would turn out to be so strange and complicated?
And if what Xia Changyu said is all true, then...
Many of the men there started looking at Gu Xiaoxue and the others with a bit of fear in their hearts.
If today she could call people to beat you up badly, then would she be brave enough to tell someone to run you over with a car tomorrow?
If you don’t break up with a girlfriend like this, are you keeping her around for the New Year or what?
Xia Changyu officially broke up with her.
He let out a long sigh and said,
“I really tried my best to be a good boyfriend. I never held back on spending money on you. I agreed to many unreasonable requests. I tried to give you everything you wanted. But I can’t handle your fake behavior anymore. We’re just not right for each other.”
Breaking up peacefully would be good for both of us, right?
He had already tried to protect her dignity, but clearly, they didn't understand. And then, as if tears were free, the girls began crying again.
Gu Xiaoxue’s eyes filled with tears and she sobbed, “You... You’re just leaving me because you’ve fallen for another girl, right?”
Xia Changyu: ……
Lin Yibai: !?
Don’t say stuff like that randomly!
She made Xia Changyu look like the kind of man who dumps his girlfriend the moment someone new shows up, like a heartless cheater.
And through it all, she never once admitted she did anything wrong.
Yang Yueping and the others, like they found a weak spot, started yelling insults again.
They called Xia Changyu things like a "man who only thinks with his lower body."
They called Lin Yibai a homewrecker, a third party.
They even said the two were shameless and disgusting together.
The nastier their words became, the more sure everyone was that breaking up was the right choice.
But it did make the girl beside him look a little pitiful.
Xia Changyu felt guilty and said, “I’m really sorry. I didn’t expect them to say such awful things. Don’t worry, I’ll definitely help you...”
Before he could finish, Lin Yibai gently shook her head, telling him she didn’t care.
She just felt cold inside, but also a little lucky, like she had escaped something bad.
If, just if, she hadn’t been dumped before, then the one being yelled at and insulted today… might’ve been her instead.
She took a deep breath and said, “You don’t need to say sorry to me. You didn’t do anything wrong.”
“They’re insulting you because of me.”
“Their words have nothing to do with me. You shouldn’t take the blame for something you didn’t do.”
“But...”
“That’s enough.”
Lin Yibai felt a little strange inside. When she thought of how she used to always listen to Gu Xiaoxue and the others, she got goosebumps and felt super embarrassed.
But time can’t go backward. She couldn’t change the past.
So it ends here. She sincerely said, “The things those girls did, they did on their own. As a guy, no, as someone with basic self-respect, you shouldn’t take the blame for the wrongs of others just because they’re girls. They’re not worth it.”
Xia Changyu: “Then what should I do?”
Lin Yibai: “You don’t have to do anything.”
Xia Changyu: “Ugh…”
Lin Yibai looked up at the sky, and while the insults and curses from the other side kept coming, she said, “Just wait.”
“Wait for what?”
“The boomerang.”
“Huh? What do you mean?”
“The one they just threw... it’s about to come flying back.”
“You mean…”
“Let it fly a little longer.”
“......”
Yang Yueping and the others were saying the most horrible, hateful things they could.
But if you argued back with them, then you already lost.
And then finally—
A police car pulled up in front of the hotel. “What are you doing here? What’s going on?”
The police they called earlier had finally arrived.
Yang Yueping, who was acting all fierce just a moment ago, suddenly went quiet the moment she saw the police uniform.
She was just the type who bullies the weak and fears the strong.
Technically, this was just a civil dispute. Normally, the police would just give a warning, and both sides would apologize, then that would be the end of it.
But since this is a “boomerang” moment, How could it end with just an apology?
The police checked everyone’s ID cards. When they saw the names of Yang Yueping and the others, their expressions changed. One officer even said something through the radio as if confirming something.
Then they quietly reached toward their belts.
“We’ve confirmed that the ID numbers and names match.” One officer muttered. Then he shook a pair of handcuffs in front of Yang Yueping and the others, like he was saying, “Do you like these silver bracelets?”
“Hello, Yang Yueping, Li Suqiu, Cai Qiuling… and Gu Xiaoxue, right? Someone has reported you for inciting others to cause trouble in public, which has created an unnecessary public disturbance. Please come with us.”
Yang Yueping was completely stunned. How did this end up with her getting handcuffed?
The police then looked at Lin Yibai, who, with a clear conscience, said softly, “At most, I’m just part of a civil dispute with them. If an apology is needed, we can just apologize to each other and call it even.”
Lin Yibai: “Officer, what do you think?”
Before she could finish, Xia Changyu stopped her. He didn’t think Lin Yibai had anything to apologize for.
But honestly, it didn’t matter anymore. This whole mess started because of him.
Just like Lin Yibai had told him earlier. As a man, sometimes you have to stand up and do the right thing.
He looked at the officer and said, “Sir, I have something to say.”
Gu Xiaoxue and the others were just about to be taken to the police car. When they heard Xia Changyu speak up, their faces lit up with hope.
He was their only chance to be saved. If he said he didn’t want to press charges...
If he said this was all just a silly joke between friends...
If he said…
Well, what a joke, his ribs still hurt from the beating they gave him last night!
Should he forgive them? Do they deserve that?
No way.
Xia Changyu said, “About what happened last night, I have some evidence I’d like to hand over to you.”
Gu Xiaoxue froze. “Evidence? What evidence?”
“Proof that you called people to beat me up last night.”
“......”
It was over. Completely over.
“Xia Changyu, I hope you die horribly!”
Yang Yueping and the others were pushed into the police car, still screaming and swearing like crazy.
You brought this on yourselves.
The truth finally came out. The crowd began to leave.
Xia Changyu would have to go to the police station later to give his evidence, but before that—
He walked up to Lin Yibai and asked, “Do you think I’m being heartless by doing this? I mean, after all… Gu Xiaoxue was my girlfriend… well, ex-girlfriend.”
Heartless? Cold?
No way. Why would she think that?
After pausing for a second, Lin Yibai said, “From a guy’s point of view, if a man gets beaten up because his girlfriend told someone to do it, and he still forgives her afterward, then he’s just a guy who’s been trained like a pet. He’d have no dignity left at all.”
Xia Changyu’s eyes lit up. He asked, “Then what about you? If you were looking at this from a girl’s point of view, what would you think?”
“Is this answer really that important to you?”
“Yes, very important.”
After another short pause, Lin Yibai said, “I’d stay far away from a person like that. I just want to live a peaceful life. In my opinion, love shouldn’t be about enduring pain or acting like a trained pet. It should be about mutual respect and truly liking each other.”
Wow. This girl’s values are just... way too solid.
Xia Changyu felt like he had found someone who really understood him.
“You’re absolutely right. I’d love to talk more with you about these kinds of things. But I have to go to the police station first. Can you stay in Bingham for a little while longer?”
“I’m afraid I can’t.”
“Why not?”
“I’ll miss my 11:40 train if I stay.”
“I can drive you back.”
“No need.”
“Then...” After thinking for a long time, Xia Changyu finally said, “If nothing else, can I please treat you to a meal? Please say yes.”
Not again. He’s begging now?
This time, Lin Yibai said no right away. If she gave in now, he’d totally have the upper hand.
She still needed to keep her pride!