Standing Next To You-Chapter 218: Who could be a ’King’ in your eyes?

Fei Chuan condemned himself for being a busybody. He had to leave before anyone arrived and find him here.

But as he was about to leave, he heard footsteps coming his way. Fei Chuan panicked and immediately hid in the tall bushes.

A man in a white suit approached from a distance, holding a bouquet of roses. He appeared like a prince from a fairy tale book, romantic and charming.

Fei Chuan narrowed his gaze as he looked at him.

Jang Shin.

The favored Young Master of the Jang family. He possessed great looks, status, talent, and a good reputation. Everyone seemed to be in awe of him, except him.

Three days ago, while Fei Chuan was recuperating at home due to his broken leg, he found himself checking the forum. The forum always talked about either him—the school’s loser—or her, the school tyrant.

Fei Chuan disliked Bei Sangyun. Bei Sangyun shattered every hope he had for a peaceful and normal high school life. Perhaps his dislike towards her reached the point where he paid attention to whatever she did or subconsciously listened to any news about her.

However, since he had been absent for a long time due to hospitalization, he had no idea what was happening for the homecoming dance.

So, he subconsciously checked the forum that he loathed.

There, he found a post that stated Bei Sangyun and Jang Shin were going out.

Many people seemed to approve of their ’relationship’ and gave them blessings. Everyone said they suited each other well. A school goddess-slash-tyrant and the school’s prince. They were an item that everyone cheered for.

Fei Chuan just sneered at this.

Jang Shin might be outstanding, but he fell short when it came to Bei Sangyun. Indeed, he hated Bei Sangyun. However, Fei Chuan had to admit that Bei Sangyun was capable, smart... and pretty.

If Jang Shin had an overall score of 5 out of ten, Bei Sangyun scored 9 out of ten. The minus one was from Fei Chuan disliking Bei Sangyun.

Anyway, for Fei Chuan, Jang Shin did not deserve someone like Bei Sangyun. As for Bei Sangyun, she deserved to stay single and grow old alone. Whoever married her was too unfortunate.

A moment later, Bei Sangyun arrived.

Fei Chuan’s gaze fell on Bei Sangyun. He squinted his eyes as he observed her carefully, trying to see what expression she had on her face. She was smart, so she must know why Jang Shin called her here.

At a distance, Jang Shin smiled and passed her the bouquet of flowers.

"On the first day I saw you, you already caught my attention. I was so happy when you accepted my invitation to become your escort. During the practice, my feelings for you have grown strong...."

He said a lot of nonsense, and Fei Chuan didn’t even bother to listen. All his gaze was on Bei Sangyun.

Bei Sangyun suddenly turned her head in his direction, and Fei Chuan immediately leaned back, his heart almost jumping out of his chest.

Jang Shin’s attention was on Bei Sangyun and saw her turning her head toward the bushes. He looked back. "Is something there?"

Bei Sangyun frowned and shook her head, "I thought I felt a gaze. Anyway, are you confessing to me?"

Jang Shin blushed under the moonlight. "Yes. I want to become your boyfriend officially. Our families will surely—"

"I can’t accept it," Bei Sangyun cut him off.

Jang Shin was stunned.

Bei Sangyun was ruthless and did not soften her words, "I thought I told you why I chose you. I want to get the title of the Queen of the Night, but I need to have a King. And in their eyes, you are most likely to be the King. That’s why I chose you. And there’s nothing more than that."

Jang Shin took a moment to digest her words. He smiled dejectedly, "Throughout the whole practice, you didn’t even consider us being a couple?"

"No. I don’t have feelings for you, and to be honest, you fell short of my standards."

Jang Shin: "...."

She was so ruthless. Her harsh words stabbed his heart.

Only at this moment, Jang Shin realized why people called her a ’tyrant’. She was indeed a tyrant- overbearing, cold, and ruthless. Who else could warm her cold heart?

Jang Shin could only laugh in lament.

"Then if not me, who can be in your standards? You said in ’their’ eyes, I am a King, then in your eyes, is there anyone who can be a King?"

Bei Sangyun paused. Under the moonlight, her always sharp and cold expression softened for a moment. She lowered her gaze as a person emerged in her mind, "There is."

.....

Fei Chuan limped away hurriedly. When he saw Driver Wang, he told him to start the car immediately.

Driver Wang was stunned. The event was not yet halfway; why leave early?

But Fei Chuan did not answer him. The young man had an ugly look on his face as he gazed through the passing scenery.

Because he was afraid they would catch him eavesdropping, he left when Bei Sangyun’s gaze turned in his direction. Bei Sangyun has sharp senses. She sensed his presence right away.

He was already pathetic for coming there; if they found out he was there, he wouldn’t be able to face her for the rest of his life. He did not want to be embarrassed in front of those two.

Fei Chuan gazed up at the moon. He wondered if she accepted Jang Shin’s confession.

Jang Shin had a good family background, and everyone approved of him. If she wanted to strengthen her status in the Lin family, being in a relationship with Jang Shin would be a good choice.

A good choice...

Fei Chuan burrowed his nails into his palm. The car was silent with only the slight sound coming from the engine below.

After being tormented by these strange and unfamiliar feelings, Fei Chuan took the laptop beside him and started to work.

He really should stop dwelling on things unrelated to him. Instead, he should focus on building his power so he could shed this gloomy facade.

Once he graduated from high school, he would go abroad and begin his plan. When he returned to this country, he would be a different Fei Chuan.

Many years would pass by then, and their paths would not cross as frequently. These complicated feelings, unfamiliar emotions, and humiliation would be buried through time.

The next time he meets her, he won’t be as affected as he is now.

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