Standing Next To You-Chapter 223: His second weakness

"The Young Master is the cream of the crop among the young masters out there. There’s no love triangle. No one can compete with him," Grandma Pei dismissed Maid Yan’s imaginative thoughts, but she entertained the first possibility.

Grandma Pei reminisced about the little girl she had seen back in the village. Despite being thin and slightly sun-kissed, the girl had bright eyes and attractive features.

Grandma Pei smiled. "But you might be onto something. Something related to that little girl must have happened. Perhaps the Young Master has fallen in love."

This revelation could explain his abrupt transformation and peculiar behavior.

The three nodded in agreement. Being the closest to Fei Chuan, they could discern the changes in him right away.

Maid Yan’s eyes brightened. "Should we help the Young Master? It’s like he’s taking his first steps in love."

Driver Wang clenched his fist. "I might not look like it, but I was quite popular with the girls when I was young. I’ll help the Young Master."

Grandma Pei chimed in, "It’s rare for the Young Master to show interest in someone. He’s proud, and his tongue can be sharp. There’s no way he’d make the first move. And if he did, it might go awry."

It was evident that Grandma Pei understood Fei Chuan quite well.

"We must help him, but discreetly."

The three unanimously agreed.

****

Upstairs, Fei Chuan remained unaware of the thoughts swirling downstairs. He dove into his bed and buried his entire face under a pillow.

His rapidly beating heart took a long while to calm down. The scene played in his mind repeatedly—the forceful pull that compelled him to lean down, the quick and soft kiss...

Fei Chuan abruptly sat up, yanking off his necktie with a harsh motion. He tossed his suit onto the bed and headed to the bathroom. After a while, the sound of water from the shower filled the room.

Throughout the night, Fei Chuan’s heart and mind refused to settle. Despite taking a cold shower and letting in the chilly wind through the balcony window, the heat that had stirred his heart and body lingered until dawn.

Only Fei Chuan comprehended the tumultuous process his mind and heart had undergone throughout the night.

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

*****

As anticipated, the morning news the following day was dominated by the events at Tian Shen High School.

Numerous young masters and young misses graced the news, showcasing their families and accomplishments prior to making their societal debut. Among the notable debutantes was Jang Shin from the esteemed Jang family.

Jang Shin gained popularity not only due to his family background but also because of his numerous achievements. Ranking fifth in the entire school, he had amassed several medals from sports and academic competitions.

The citizens watching the morning news praised his good looks, sharp intellect, and promising potential. Jang Shin instantly became the crush of many young ladies among the viewers.

His partner, Lin Sunji, also gained widespread attention, especially for her stunning and extravagant dress. The media buzzed with excitement, and there was even a dedicated article featuring Lin Sunji’s dress alone.

Being from the renowned Lin family only added to Lin Sunji’s growing fanbase that morning.

However, when the news featured the video of the last couple’s arrival, netizens momentarily forgot about the previously highlighted pair.

[Whoa! Who are these couples? Why haven’t I heard of them before?]

[With these looks, they should be popular or even models. Look at that face.]

[I am licking the screen. The man is so handsome.]

[Hey! There are articles about them now!]

The comment sections were abuzz with discussions about the couple in deep blue sapphire matching outfits. Just as the masses were wondering who they were, several articles simultaneously surfaced, each from different channels, almost as if they were competing with each other.

An article detailing the brief background of the two emerged, and when netizens spotted the familiar surnames, their astonishment only grew.

[Woah, there’s someone like that in the Fei family? I’ve stalked most of the chaebols, but this is the first time I’ve seen this handsome young man! Where has he been hiding before?]

[He is so beautiful and handsome. I need more videos and pictures of him. I need this to look at every night.]

[The young man is from the Fei family, and the young lady is from the Lin family. These two match well.]

[The young lady from the Lin family is gorgeous. Even her dress looks simpler than the red dress girl; I like her image more. That noble temperament can’t be hidden.]

[That’s what I am saying! These two are very different from the previous couples! It’s as if they are the royals among the nobles.]

[Guys, check out another video! It turns out something happened at the event!]

When the netizen’s whole attention was on the couple, the incident on that night was released.

The scene where Bei Sangyun was accused of wearing a counterfeit played on everyone’s screens. Initially, these netizens weren’t aware of the value of these earrings. They found them pretty, but it didn’t catch their attention like Lin Sunji’s dress. After all, Lin Sunji’s dress was adorned with 52 diamonds, while the earrings only had one gem each.

However, they did not expect the earrings to be worth that much, let alone have such a deep history. Soon, the hot search was flooded with ’Tears of Mermaid.’

People with background knowledge about the said accessories stepped in to help the netizens by explaining how difficult it was to acquire the ’Tears of Mermaid.’

Like those present at the event, everyone was left wondering if the earrings Bei Sangyun wore were indeed the ’Tears of Mermaid.’

The controversy reached its peak, and many impatient netizens arrived at the conclusion that it might be fake. After all, Bei Sangyun from the video did not outrightly admit it. Some people believed the rumor and started accusing Bei Sangyun of wearing a fake to gain attention.

To quell everyone’s curiosity, several articles were published across different channels again. They all discussed the ’Tears of Mermaid’ and included confirmations from the company that auctioned the ’Tears of Mermaid.’