Standing Next To You-Chapter 209: Who would be the King and Queen of the Night?

Bei Sangyun touched the gem, and her heart instantly warmed. This reminded her of the time he gifted her the necklace. If the necklace existed now, Fei Chuan must have bought it too.

"What street are you referring to? This is genuinely expensive." Bei Sangyun could tell from a glance what was genuine or not. "You spent a lot for me today. What should I do to make it up for you?"

Fei Chuan became even more embarrassed. When he was researching what color suited her, he saw an ad from a famous and expensive boutique. He thought of the colors of jewels and even logged into his account to check the auction. When he saw this pair of earrings, he immediately thought of Bei Sangyun wearing it. Before he knew it, his savings from all the jobs he had done had emptied.

"It’s not that expensive." He denied.

Bei Sangyun gently stroked the earrings, "It is. I like this very much." She then looked at him with sparkling eyes, "Will you put this on for me?"

Fei Chuan paused. He wanted to tell her she could put it on herself. But on second thought, there was no mirror here, and Bei Sangyun might hurt herself.

He wordlessly reached out for the earring. Bei Sangyun turned her back on him and put aside her hair, revealing a soft earlobe and her fair, slender neck.

Fei Chuan’s heart raced. He felt all his blood rush to his face.

Bei Sangyun did not feel him move for a while and turned to glance at him with doubt, "You know how to put one on, don’t you?"

Fei Chuan swallowed heavily. "Don’t move around." He then moved closer, and his heart was on the verge of bursting.

Bei Sangyun felt cold fingertips grazing her earlobe. She shuddered for a moment, feeling breathless. A second later, she felt his hot breath on her neck. Fei Chuan was now inserting the earring into her ear.

Bei Sangyun curled her fingers as her heart beat fast. The familiar feeling of tightness and weight in her chest returned. Before, she thought she was sick and considered finding a cure or treatment for this. But after talking with Zhong Cheng and Grandma Bei, she was convinced it was indeed the symptoms of the so-called ’liking’ or ’infatuation’.

The atmosphere in the car suddenly changed. The sounds of their breath seemed too loud, and both of their heartbeats pounded in their eardrums.

It was only for a short moment, but Bei Sangyun felt like she was tortured by this feeling for a long time. Her stomach felt giddy, and there was an itchiness in her heart. It was uncomfortable but also felt nice.

Finally, Fei Chuan was done. The youth immediately moved away from her. He turned to the window as he spoke hoarsely, "It’s done."

Bei Sangyun fanned her face. She felt hot all of a sudden.

Once she regained her composure, she turned to Fei Chuan. "How do I look?"

Fei Chuan hesitated, reluctant to meet her gaze.

Every time he locked eyes with Bei Sangyun, it felt as if his soul were ensnared in an inexplicable place, captivated by those eyes. The more he looked, the more he feared he wouldn’t find a way out. Yet, avoiding eye contact with her forever wasn’t an option, was it?

His peach blossom eyes reluctantly settled on her. Those bright eyes held an irresistible allure and mysterious charm. Her teasing smile seduced him, urging him to keep looking, never to turn away.

Fei Chuan’s back stiffened, his hand clenching involuntarily. freewebnøvel.com

Bei Sangyun tilted her head. The deep blue sapphire gem in her ears sparkled. "Pretty, right?"

Fei Chuan, seemingly hypnotized, struggled to maintain his composure. His guard slipped away in the presence of this seductive Bei Sangyun. His restraint was slowly crumbling.

"...Mhm."

Upon hearing his short and restrained reply, Bei Sangyun’s smile deepened.

Fei Chuan’s hand tightened into a fist. After what felt like an eternity, he managed to turn to the driver. "We’re done here."

The white limousine roared to life and glided toward the awaiting red carpet.

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The students of Class 3-1A, 3-1B, and 3-1C were fashionably late, intentionally delaying their arrival to steal the spotlight on this special night. Their plan was simple: arrive after the other sections to ensure all eyes were on them during their red carpet walk.

Unknowingly, the students from these three standout sections congregated at the entrance by chance.

When they heard the commotion from the red carpet, curiosity got the better of them, and they couldn’t resist taking a peek. Their eyes widened as they witnessed the arrival of the forum’s number one couple – Lin Sunji and Jang Shin.

A collective ’tsk’ echoed in their hearts. With this couple present, the limelight would undoubtedly shift to them. The students watched with envy as Lin Sunji and Jang Shin strolled down the red carpet, each move meticulously captured by the eager reporters.

"Lin Sunji and Jang Shin will unquestionably be crowned the Queen and King of the Night," one student whispered. "I heard Lin Sunji’s gown is adorned with 52 diamonds, and Jang Shin’s suit was personally crafted by the King of fashion from France."

Gasps of amazement filled the air. Despite their wealth, the students couldn’t fathom spending such extravagant amounts on their own suits and gowns. Their parents wouldn’t allow them to waste so much money on a suit or a gown that would be only used once.

Bitter glances were exchanged among the observing students. This was the difference between their families. Not only their family’s wealth was lacking compared to the Lin’s and Jang’s, but they were not that favored as well to squander the budget.

They could already envision the headlines dominated by Lin Sunji and Jang Shin the next morning. The news articles would be full of their pictures.

However, dissenting voices arose among the students.

"The tyrant hasn’t shown up yet. It’s too early to say that."

"Exactly. I voted for the tyrant because she always comes out on top. She’ll grab everyone’s attention tonight, just like she always does."

Many students nodded in agreement, voicing their support for Bei Sangyun.

However, Wang Jia, Lin Sunji’s friend and seatmate, spoke with disdain.

"Have you all forgotten? Although the tyrant always wins at school, she won’t surpass Lin Sunji this time. This is the real world. At school, she’s the tyrant, but out here, she’s just an illegitimate daughter. Can she bedeck her gown with more diamonds than Lin Sunji? She doesn’t have the same assets. Not to mention, her partner is a loser. That loser can’t compete with Jang Shin."