Chapter 65: A Bitter First Love

More than a week passed leisurely, and the sensation Luo Yexi had caused at the welcome party gradually faded away.

However, during this time, Luo Yexi had gained quite a few troubles; just as Lingyun had said, her suitors had more than doubled, and the pink envelopes and small gifts she received during this period were almost the sum of all previous ones.

Of course, a rather ridiculous incident also occurred during this time. After a freshman boy failed to confess his feelings to Luo Yexi, he heard from somewhere that Lingyun was Luo Yexi's master. In a moment of hot-headedness, he ran directly to find Lingyun, hoping he could betroth Luo Yexi to him. This matter became one of the biggest anecdotes of late, and it is said that the student now runs away immediately whenever he runs into Luo Yexi.

"Ding-a-ling," the school's bell for the end of class rang, and Lingyun began to pack his books, preparing to leave the classroom.

"Hey, Fourth, have you heard? Our school is having a student exchange with Modu University. We freshmen will be selecting a group of students to go to Modu University for exchange and study. Doesn't that make you excited?" Han Yun patted Lingyun on the shoulder.

"Modu University, exchange internship?" Lingyun seemed to think of something, his eyes slightly unfocused.

"Eh, Fourth, what are you thinking about? Zoning out?" Liu Feng patted Lingyun on the shoulder.

"It's nothing. I have something to do, so I'm heading back first!" Lingyun picked up his books and left the classroom.

"Boss, don't you think Fourth is acting a bit strange today?" Han Yu asked.

"Hmm, there is definitely some unspeakable secret in this!"

Walking on the small path through the campus, Lingyun sighed softly: "So much time has passed, why bother dwelling on it? Besides, whether I'll even run into her is still unknown!"

At the same time, in the Academic Affairs Office of the School of Computer Science at Huaxia University, Chen Jing held a form in her hand, thinking about something.

Beside her, Su Wanyue said somewhat curiously: "Xiaojing, it's just the last spot, why are you considering it for so long?"

"I am considering whether to give this last spot to the great scholar Ling."

"That makes me a bit curious. Why do you have to deliberate on this matter? For this exchange study, the people from Modu University are coming on aggressively. Why not use a powerful trump card like the great scholar Ling?" Su Wanyue asked with a puzzled look.

"Because there is someone at Huaxia University, someone who once had a deep connection with the great scholar Ling," Chen Jing said.

"Who is it?"

"Lingyun's ex-girlfriend!" Chen Jing gave an answer that left Su Wanyue dumbfounded.

"This, Lingyun had a girlfriend?"

"Hmm, that was several years ago."

In his second year of high school, Lingyun had not yet become the school's recognized "scholar god"; he was just an ordinary student whose grades were in the upper tier. At that time, he had a very beautiful girlfriend named Lin Xin'er.

Lin Xin'er was a famous school beauty; whether in grades, family background, or character, she was top-notch. Lingyun naturally gave his true heart to this girlfriend, cherishing her in every way.

However, the turning point came at the end of his second year. That day, Lin Xin'er suddenly came to find Lingyun and proposed a breakup. There had been no conflict between the two at the time, and Lingyun was completely baffled by it. When he asked Lin Xin'er for the reason for the breakup, she said words that broke his heart.

"The reason I became your girlfriend was just because of a bet with a friend at the time. Otherwise, what makes you think a poor kid like you deserves to be my boyfriend? Next semester is the third year of high school, and I am someone who is going to Modu for university. With your current grades and your status as an orphan, can you go to university there? We two are, in the end, people from two different worlds! Let's just part on good terms!"

From that day on, Lingyun never looked for Lin Xin'er again. His grades began to soar, and he became the recognized "scholar god" of the entire high school. During the final college entrance examination, he became the top scorer in one fell swoop. When applying for universities, Lin Xin'er applied to Modu University, while Lingyun chose Huaxia University.

"Bang!" Su Wanyue slapped the table directly: "This Lin Xin'er is really ungrateful."

"But we really have to thank her, don't we?" Chen Jing revealed a smile with an ambiguous meaning.

"With someone like that there, whether or not to include Lingyun in this Modu University exchange is really a big problem!"

"I've decided. I'll go all out this time. I want to let that Lin Xin'er see what it means to be short-sighted!" Chen Jing steeled her heart and filled in Lingyun's name.

"I support you. Someone like her deserves to be taught a good lesson."

Lingyun's trip to Modu was thus decided by them.

Lingyun was walking on the way home when his phone suddenly rang.

"Fourth, you're really in luck this time. Your name is actually among those going to Modu University for the exchange. Most importantly, the department beauty Chen is leading the team this time. I don't know how many people are envious of you."

"Heading to Modu University, and Chen Jing is leading the team?" Lingyun couldn't help but freeze upon hearing this, and then a bitter smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Was he really going to run into her after all?

"Forget it. Although I let it go long ago, this matter must eventually have a conclusion." Lingyun's gaze looked into the distance. "Perhaps, after this trip to Modu, I will have one less knot in my heart."

"Eh? Master, you said you are going to Modu?" After returning home, Lingyun told Ye Xi and the others about this.

"Hmm, on one hand, it's for the school's exchange study, and on the other, it's because I have some matters to conclude there," Lingyun nodded. "During the time I am away, you must take care of yourselves. After all, this world is still quite unfamiliar to you. Also, unless absolutely necessary, do not use force."

"Hmm, understood, Master."

"Saeko, Ye Xi still has to go to school, so I'll leave Lingqi in your care for this period."

"Rest assured, I will take good care of her."

"As for Lingqi, your injuries require rest. Do not do any strenuous exercise to avoid leaving any sequelae that would be detrimental to your recovery."

After more than a week of treatment, Lingqi was already able to get out of bed and walk, but her body was still very weak, and her originally powerful strength had completely vanished. However, Lingyun knew that as long as she waited for the power of the Underworld King within her to be exhausted, her strength would return to its peak in the shortest possible time.

Lingqi sat quietly on the sofa, possessing quite the demeanor of a well-bred young lady. This made Lingyun somewhat puzzled as to why Ruoxi would say such a person had a dangerous personality; he could see that this ladylike demeanor was not faked. It seemed there was some hidden story behind this, but that was not what he needed to worry about right now.

"As for Alice, you just stay at home properly. Ruoxi and Saeko will take good care of you."

"Hmm, Big Brother, I will be obedient!" Alice nodded.

One day later, Lingyun and the other students boarded the plane to Modu. No one knew how much of a stir he would cause in Modu.