The Abusive Novel System Pleads with Me to Resign-Chapter 107

Shen Ying smiled upon hearing this, her eyes curving into crescents, sparkling with amusement.

Xiao Yun suddenly felt flustered, the hand covering her mouth growing hot as if scorched.

Fortunately, Shen Ying didn’t prolong his embarrassment. She casually pulled his hand away and said, "Thank you for such high praise."

"But everything has to end someday, right? What do you plan to do when that day comes?"

Seeing that Shen Ying refused to drop the topic, Xiao Yun grew agitated.

In his panic, he blurted out, "You’re too kind. Even if things end, it doesn’t mean my wish will come true."

"Everything I’ve done might just be futile."

Shen Ying nodded. "So you’re saying you’d still sacrifice yourself to keep me around, even knowing it’s pointless?"

Xiao Yun opened his mouth, unsure how the conversation had taken this turn.

Gritting his teeth, he replied, "I have to try."

Shen Ying’s expression softened with admiration. "Your loyalty to your friends is truly touching."

"Since you’re putting in so much effort, I’ll give you a promise too."

Xiao Yun’s heart skipped a beat—he had a bad feeling.

Shen Ying continued, "I promise your goal will be achieved. After all, I just want to date and have some fun. I’m not interested in actually fighting against opposition from wealthy families."

"Besides, I like you all. I don’t want any of you to escalate conflicts with your families because of me."

"So, can you answer my question now?"

Shen Ying locked eyes with Xiao Yun again. "What will you do when everything ends?"

Xiao Yun felt cornered. He couldn’t fool himself into thinking she was joking.

After Mrs. Zhong’s visit, she had already made her stance clear.

She would never stand with any of them to resist family pressure.

Anger flared in Xiao Yun’s chest. For the first time, he lost his composure and snapped, "Why won’t you fight with us? How can you betray their sincerity like this?"

"Zhong Chen genuinely likes you. He’s not someone who takes love lightly—once he sets his heart on something, he won’t give up."

"Even that bastard Gong Zhaoxi has more restraint than you think. The fact that he’s crossing lines now shows how obsessed he is with you."

"And yet, you refuse to do anything for them. What do you even see them as?"

Shen Ying looked surprised at his outburst. "Wait, are you trying to break us up or test our bond?"

"Did I misread you? You’re not here to ‘save’ your friends from me—you’re here to test how serious we are?"

Xiao Yun stiffened, his face flushing with shame. "No."

Shen Ying tilted her head. "Then do you like me? Are you using your friends as an excuse to keep me close?"

Xiao Yun raised his voice. "No!"

Shen Ying studied him calmly, her gaze saying it all—since they’d come this far, he might as well be honest.

Xiao Yun suddenly found the car suffocating, as if his hidden motives were being dragged into the light.

He took a deep breath, then admitted wearily, "I don’t know."

"I just feel... at ease."

This person knew everything, could do anything, was unshakable—and no one could change her. That sense of security was what his restless heart clung to.

When he finally had the chance to tie the embodiment of everything he longed for to his side, he seized it without hesitation.

Now that his motives were exposed as less noble than they seemed, Xiao Yun braced for further interrogation.

But Shen Ying didn’t press him further, leaving him stumbling over the sudden shift.

By the time they reached their destination and he dropped her off, Xiao Yun still felt a lingering frustration, as if something remained unresolved.

That night, he tossed and turned. The next morning, unable to resist, he went to Shen Ying’s apartment building.

This time, Xiao Yun didn’t wait quietly downstairs. He went straight up and knocked on her door.

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Xiao Yun smiled politely. "Good morning, Auntie. I’m Xiao Yun. I’m—"

Before he could finish, Mother Shen’s face lit up with recognition. "Oh! You’re Zhong Chen’s friend, right? He’s mentioned you. I heard you were abroad—I never expected you to be such a distinguished young man."

Then she added warmly, "Did Zhong Chen send you to pick up Shen Ying? You boys are so close. Thank you for looking out for them."

Xiao Yun’s smile faltered. "Auntie, I’m not here for Zhong Chen."

"Shen Ying and I started dating two nights ago. I’m her boyfriend now."

Mother Shen gaped like a strangled goose, utterly speechless.

She turned to Shen Ying, who was happily eating breakfast, and shoved the problem onto her—

"Come here! Have you eaten yet? Let me get you some congee."

She dragged Shen Ying into the kitchen, the latter still clutching her spoon.

Annoyed, Shen Ying grumbled, "What’s the rush? I almost spilled it on myself."

Mother Shen hissed, "What’s going on? It hasn’t even been two days—how do you have a new boyfriend? What about Zhong Chen?"

Shen Ying shrugged. "Mom, we took 500 million. Money talks—of course I broke up with him."

Mother Shen sighed. "Really?"

She clearly had grown fond of Zhong Chen, but the memory of that astronomical sum kept her from protesting further.

Then she frowned. "But what about this Xiao Yun? Isn’t he Zhong Chen’s friend?"

Shen Ying smirked. "When one rich boy leaves, you find another to replace him."

Mother Shen was at a loss for words. Before she could ask more, Shen Ying walked out.

By the time they left for school, Xiao Yun had made his presence unmistakably clear.

In the car, Shen Ying remarked idly, "I didn’t think you were the type to make a scene. You scared my mom."

Xiao Yun replied coolly, "I just don’t want anyone, especially your family, to still see you as Zhong Chen’s girlfriend."

Only now did the tension that had been building since last night finally ease. His mood visibly improved during the ride.

When they arrived, he opened the car door himself and gallantly helped Shen Ying out.

The moment they stepped out, three luxury cars screeched to a halt around them, nearly colliding.

Zhong Chen and the others emerged, their expressions darkening when they saw Xiao Yun holding Shen Ying’s hand.

Zhong Chen strode forward with a cold laugh. "Gong Zhaoxi went to your place, but your car was already gone."

"Did you camp out in her garage all night just to wait for her?"

Xiao Yun smirked. "No need for that. It was much easier to just go upstairs."

"Oh, and I’ve already met her parents. They know we’re together now."

Zhong Chen was furious upon hearing this and nearly lost his temper again, but at that moment, Gong Zhaoxi handed over a paper bag.

Ignoring the two who were arguing, he smiled at Shen Ying and said, "Your school uniform from yesterday—I’ve washed and ironed it."

Shen Ying took it with a smile. "Thanks. I thought it got thrown away since it wasn’t in the stuff delivered from the mall yesterday."

Zhong Chen, who had been targeting Xiao Yun, immediately shifted his gaze to Gong Zhaoxi.

"What do you mean? Why do you have the clothes she wore yesterday?"

Xing Jiale knew right away that Gong Zhaoxi had been up to no good yesterday—no wonder he hadn’t answered his calls.

Seeing another conflict brewing, he quickly interjected, "Let’s talk in the lounge. Too many people out here."

But the words were already out, and there was no stopping the speculation. Gong Zhaoxi’s actions and words were too suggestive to ignore.

The already buzzing school forums and group chats exploded like a barrel of oil had been poured on them.

Once the five of them entered the lounge, Xing Jiale shut the door firmly.

Zhong Chen frowned and demanded, "Explain. What happened?"

But it wasn’t Gong Zhaoxi who answered—it was Xiao Yun.

"Seems like the person you asked didn’t get your instructions. When I found them yesterday, this guy was helping my girlfriend change clothes."

"At the time, she was wearing a mature, alluring dress. Who knows where he planned to take her next."

Zhong Chen’s expression darkened with every word Xiao Yun spoke. "How many times are you going to emphasize 'my girlfriend'? You know this relationship was stolen, don’t you? The more insecure you are, the more you repeat it."

"Pathetic."

Then he turned to Gong Zhaoxi, his tone dangerous. "Zhaoxi, why did you do something unnecessary?"

"I only asked you to take her home. Nothing more."

Before Gong Zhaoxi could respond, Xiao Yun sneered, "I only told you what happened because I couldn’t be bothered to argue with you. Now that your doubts are cleared up, why are you still here?"

"If this guy took my girlfriend out, I’m the one who should be questioning him. Not you."

Zhong Chen scoffed. "What right do you have to question him? No one acknowledges your status, and even if you’re temporarily filling the role, don’t you remember how you stole her from your own friend?" freёnovelkiss.com

"You pulled the same trick—how dare you judge others?"

Xiao Yun retorted, "As the heir of the Zhong family, surely you understand that stance determines attitude."

"Regardless, right now, I’m her rightful boyfriend."

"If someone acts suspiciously around my girlfriend, I’m the one who gets to interrogate them. What’s your position here, when you’ve already cut ties with me?"

Zhong Chen shot back, "Then why don’t you ask her who she really considers her boyfriend?"

Xing Jiale, watching this unfold, sighed in despair and stepped between them.

His imposing presence forced a pause in their argument.

He snapped, "Is this really the time? You two can’t even interrogate someone without fighting over who has the right to do it first?"

Then he pointed at Shen Ying, who had already picked up a game console, and Gong Zhaoxi, leisurely pouring himself a drink.

"The people involved are so bored they’ve started hobbies."

Zhong Chen and Xiao Yun turned to see this and immediately flared up again.

Zhong Chen knocked the water out of Gong Zhaoxi’s hand. "You’re drinking now? Answer me—why did you do something I never asked you to do yesterday?"

Gong Zhaoxi glanced at the water spilled on the carpet and sighed. "I just thought you deserved justice."

"I wanted Xiao Yun to taste the same pain you did."

At first, Zhong Chen nodded unconsciously—Xiao Yun had severely damaged their friendship, so it made sense that Jiale and Zhaoxi would want revenge for him.

But then he processed what "the same pain" meant.

Wasn’t that… having your girlfriend stolen by your best friend?

Zhong Chen looked up in disbelief. "What did you just say you were going to do?"