Standing Next To You-Chapter 220: His First Weakness

The recording suddenly appeared and disappeared, creating a ruckus among the crowd. Reporters felt that a drama was about to happen, so they became even more enthusiastic to record everything.

The host was confused for a moment. Seeing that everyone’s attention was on the recording and becoming agitated, he calmed them down by laughing it off.

"Someone is playing a prank, haha. They must all be wondering about the famous ’Tears of Mermaid.’"

The principal ordered someone to detain the person responsible for this. He was angry and frightened. Everything happening right now was being recorded and televised live. This incident would surely be on the news tomorrow.

He gestured at the host to conclude the announcement. This incident was related to the tyrant, and if the school was found to be involved, their reputation might suffer a blow.

For a moment, the principal did not know who he was more afraid of—the effect of this incident on the school’s reputation or the tyrant from the Lin family.

The host received the principal’s gesture. Amidst the confusion and doubt of the crowd towards the truth of the matter, the host smiled awkwardly and tried to liven up the atmosphere, "We thank the Queen and King of the Night. Let’s give them one last round of applause."

A few people applauded, and the atmosphere was tense and tight.

Bei Sangyun was prepared to go down the stage when Fei Chuan took the mic from her.

"We haven’t spoken our thoughts yet." His calm and magnetic voice resounded throughout the event.

Everyone’s thoughts halted. No matter what they were thinking at that moment, they looked at the handsome young man on the stage.

The spotlight was on him, his fair skin, dark hair, red lips, and pair of mesmerizing eyes captivated everyone.

The host turned blank under his deep gaze.

"You asked us about our thoughts," Fei Chuan repeated.

The host snapped out of his daze and nodded. "Y-yeah, that’s right."

Fei Chuan then turned to the crowd below. His eyes paused at Lin Sunji’s and Jang Shin’s table for a moment.

"The ’Tears of Mermaid’ that my partner is wearing right now is real."

Bei Sangyun’s heartbeat quickened. She realized what Fei Chuan was about to do. She held his hand, causing Fei Chuan to look at her.

Bei Sangyun squeezed his hand and spoke through her eyes, silently urging him not to do it.

Fei Chuan’s gaze faltered.

So she knew. Yet, she remained silent, not wanting to implicate him.

This realization warmed his heart. Something soft, fuzzy, and comforting caressed his soul.

Fei Chuan’s gaze softened. He smiled lightly. "I’m not weak. I am stronger than you think."

’You don’t have to protect me or shield me.’

’I am strong, just like you. I am someone who can stand next to you.’

These words were never spoken, but right now, Bei Sangyun seemed to hear them, spoken from the bottom of his heart.

Bei Sangyun suddenly laughed. She felt like a fool. How could she forget what kind of person Fei Chuan is?

Wasn’t he the source of her insecurities? He was the person she wanted to compete with, the one she tried so hard to defeat but couldn’t. The only person who managed to earn her approval and the one she wanted to marry.

She did not need to worry because Fei Chuan had already thought ahead before her. He had his ways to deal with this.

But...she wanted to treat him well.

Bei Sangyun covered the mic and responded to him with a smile.

"I know. I understand how great you are. But can you let me protect you? Please." Her gaze was sincere and pleading.

Fei Chuan was stunned. The hand squeezing his palm was both soft and firm. Her gaze on him was too hot and intense. And her words, filled with sincerity, had moved him.

"...Okay."

What could he do? He was truly vulnerable when she begged like this.

For the first time in his life, Fei Chuan discovered his first weakness.

...

Bei Sangyun took the mic from him. The pleading look in her eyes disappeared, replaced by a domineering gaze, as if she were looking down on everyone.

"Why are people so envious of things they can’t have? You should only be greedy within your capabilities." Bei Sangyun glanced at Lin Sunji’s displeased face, "Isn’t that right, my dear cousin?"

The cameras flashed toward Lin Sunji.

Lin Sunji tried to compose herself and forced out a smile, "Everyone is curious about your earrings, sister."

Bei Sangyun tilted her head, "Curious, are they? Then why don’t you go ask the group who auctioned the ’Tears of Mermaid’? No matter what I say right now, those with envious hearts will always doubt me. Like you, sister." frёewebηovel.cѳm

Lin Sunji’s face collapsed. Bei Sangyun was truly bold and shameless! Dragging her into the mud together!

Bei Sangyun turned to the crowd again. "Wouldn’t it be more credible if you heard the whole matter from the store that auctioned this? Ask them. I don’t have the heart to share the details with all of you. After all, I am not the type to brag."

The crowd was left speechless. Bei Sangyun’s short speech was arrogant to the bone. They couldn’t refute her words because she was right.

Bei Sangyun held Fei Chuan’s hand, and the two descended from the stage.

The crowning of the Queen and King of the Night was utterly ruined. What was supposed to be a joyous event, where everyone would admire and praise the couple, became scandalized.

Bei Sangyun and Fei Chuan paid no attention to it. For them, the title of Queen and King of the Night was unnecessary. They both disliked the crowd praising them superficially and pretending around others.

However, Zhong Cheng, who was so invested in this moment, was the one most affected. He rushed up to Wang Jia and pestered her to pay up.

He was so angry that he wanted to pull Lin Sunji’s hair. But lacking the ability and status to do so, he could only vent his anger towards Wang Jia.

"Pay up! Or else I will add 20% daily interest!"

Wang Jia: "What?! You are too much!"