JFWCM Chapter 63

Disturbance and Twists

Disturbance and Twists

That morning, the school’s sky was dyed into a dreamy color by the gorgeous interstellar nebula, and sunlight sprinkled mottled shadows through the tall interstellar energy trees. Yi Shang, as usual, walked into the classroom with elegant and steady steps. She was wearing a simple white interstellar school uniform, and her cold temperament seemed to cool the surrounding air. As she approached her seat, a pink letter abruptly entered her sight, with the words “To Yi Shang” written in an extremely flamboyant manner.

Yi Shang frowned slightly, a trace of annoyance flashing in her eyes. Her outstanding appearance and the remarkable talent she displayed in the field of scientific research had already attracted many admirers, but ever since she fell in love with Jiang Wan’yuan, her heart belonged only to one person. Without hesitation, Yi Shang reached out and picked up the love letter. With a snap of her slender fingers, the letter was torn crisply in half, and then casually thrown into the trash can.

The surrounding students witnessed this scene and couldn’t help but whisper to each other. “Yi Shang is too indifferent, she should at least see who wrote it.” “That’s right, that’s too hurtful.” But Yi Shang acted as if she hadn’t heard anything, sat down calmly, took out her quantum mechanics textbook from her interstellar backpack, and focused on the world of knowledge, as if the interlude had never happened.

Soon after, Jiang Wan’yuan hummed a cheerful interstellar tune and bounced into the classroom like a lively elf. She noticed the unusual atmosphere in the classroom and searched through the crowd, finally landing on Yi Shang. Jiang Wan’yuan walked quickly to Yi Shang’s side, affectionately hugged her arm, and asked curiously, “Yi Shang, what’s wrong? Everyone seems to be acting mysteriously.”

Yi Shang turned her head, and the coldness in her eyes instantly melted into a gentle lake the moment she looked at Jiang Wan’yuan, and she said softly, “Someone put a love letter on my desk, and I tore it up.” Jiang Wan’yuan was slightly stunned. A sour jealousy first surged in her heart, but seeing Yi Shang’s frank eyes, the jealousy quickly dissipated, replaced by heartache and understanding. She lightly chided, “Oh, you, wasn’t that a little too ruthless?”

Yi Shang gently held Jiang Wan’yuan’s hand, interlacing her fingers with hers, and said seriously, “I don’t want to leave anyone with any illusions. There’s only you in my heart.” Jiang Wan’yuan’s cheeks flushed red, and she nodded lightly, her heart filled with sweetness and peace of mind.

However, the storm caused by this love letter had only just begun. At lunchtime, the artificial lake on campus was quiet and beautiful, the water shimmering with strange blue light. Yi Shang and Jiang Wan’yuan strolled hand in hand by the lake, enjoying a moment of tranquility. Suddenly, a figure rushed out from behind the interstellar flower bushes next to them, blocking their way.

Jiang Wan’yuan took a closer look and saw that it was Ye Lin, a student in the same grade. Ye Lin was known at school for her mastery of interstellar painting, and her works often displayed unique imagination and delicate emotions. At this moment, Ye Lin’s face was a little pale, and her eyes revealed a trace of stubbornness and unwillingness.

“Yi Shang, why did you tear up the love letter I wrote without even looking at it?” Ye Lin stared directly at Yi Shang, her voice trembling slightly.

Yi Shang frowned slightly, her cold gaze falling on Ye Lin, and said calmly, “I already have Jiang Wan’yuan. There is no room for anyone else in my heart. I don’t want to give you the wrong signal.”

Ye Lin turned her gaze to Jiang Wan’yuan, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes, with jealousy and doubt, “Jiang Wan’yuan, where exactly am I inferior to you? Why is Yi Shang so deeply in love with you?”

Jiang Wan’yuan was slightly taken aback, then tightly held Yi Shang’s hand and replied firmly, “Ye Lin, feelings are not for comparison. Yi Shang and I understand each other and accompany each other. This is our unique fate.”

Yi Shang shielded Jiang Wan’yuan behind her, looked at Ye Lin with firm eyes, and said, “Please don’t pester me anymore in the future.” After saying that, she pulled Jiang Wan’yuan around Ye Lin and continued walking forward.

Ye Lin stood there in a daze, watching their departing figures, tears welling up in her eyes.

This incident quickly spread throughout the campus, causing heated discussions among the students like an interstellar storm. Some felt that Yi Shang’s actions were too ruthless, while others admired her attitude of sticking to her love. In this vortex of public opinion, the relationship between Jiang Wan’yuan and Yi Shang seemed to be facing some subtle tests. But the two of them were not shaken by this, but instead held on to each other even more firmly.

After learning about this, Lin Jichuan and Zhang Yao immediately stood firmly on the side of Jiang Wan’yuan and Yi Shang. Lin Jichuan was so angry that his face turned red, and he shouted loudly, “This Ye Lin is too ignorant. She knows they are a couple, yet she still tries to get in the way.” Zhang Yao gently comforted Jiang Wan’yuan, “Wan’yuan, don’t take it to heart. Your relationship with Yi Shang is as solid as a rock. These little episodes won’t affect you.”

However, Ye Lin did not give up easily. The school was about to hold an interstellar art exhibition to showcase students’ creative achievements in various artistic fields. Ye Lin learned that Yi Shang had a strong interest in interstellar aesthetics, so she carefully prepared a series of paintings inspired by Yi Shang, trying to impress Yi Shang with them.

On the day of the exhibition, the exhibition hall on campus was crowded with people, and students stopped to admire various exquisite works of art. Ye Lin’s paintings were placed in a prominent position in the exhibition hall, each meticulously depicting Yi Shang’s cold charm. In some paintings, Yi Shang stood on the deck of an interstellar spaceship, with the vast universe behind her; others depicted Yi Shang reading attentively in the library, the surrounding books seeming to radiate the light of wisdom.

Ye Lin stood next to the paintings, and a glimmer of expectation flashed in her eyes when she saw Yi Shang and Jiang Wan’yuan walk into the exhibition hall. She stepped forward and said to Yi Shang, “Yi Shang, these paintings are all created for you. I hope you can see my heart.”

Yi Shang looked at Ye Lin, her eyes with a trace of helplessness and firmness, and said, “Ye Lin, your paintings are very talented, but my heart has already been given to Jiang Wan’yuan, and there will be no room for anyone else.”

Jiang Wan’yuan looked at this scene, feeling a little uncomfortable in her heart, but still held Yi Shang’s hand tightly, giving her support.

Ye Lin’s smile froze on her face, and the light in her eyes gradually dimmed. At this time, Zhang Yao, who had been accompanying Jiang Wan’yuan, stepped forward and said softly to Ye Lin, “Ye Lin, feelings cannot be forced. Yi Shang and Jiang Wan’yuan have gone through a lot along the way, and their feelings are extremely deep. You are so excellent, you will definitely meet the person who truly appreciates you and accompanies you.”

Ye Lin listened to Zhang Yao’s words, remained silent for a long time, and nodded slowly, “I understand… I wish you happiness.” After saying that, she turned and left, her back slightly lonely.

After Ye Lin was rejected at the art exhibition, she did not give up. She began to appear frequently around Yi Shang, trying to find opportunities to approach her. In class, as long as Yi Shang got up to answer a question, Ye Lin’s eyes would follow her closely; during breaks, Ye Lin would also pretend to pass by Yi Shang’s seat unintentionally, secretly sizing her up.

One afternoon, Yi Shang went to the school’s interstellar library alone to look up information on new theories of interstellar energy. She had just sat down in a quiet corner when Ye Lin appeared in front of her like a ghost. Yi Shang frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing in her eyes, but she did not say anything.

Ye Lin looked at Yi Shang, her eyes full of expectation, and said softly, “Yi Shang, I’ve painted some more paintings recently, still inspired by you. Can you take a look?” As she spoke, she took out a sketchbook from her backpack and handed it to Yi Shang.

Yi Shang glanced at the sketchbook, but did not reach out to take it, and said coldly, “Ye Lin, I’ve already made it very clear that Jiang Wan’yuan and I have a deep relationship, and there is no other possibility. Please don’t pester me anymore.”

Ye Lin bit her lip, her eyes slightly red, and said, “Yi Shang, I know that you only have Jiang Wan’yuan in your heart now, but I believe that as long as you know me a little more, you will find that my feelings for you are no less than hers.”

Yi Shang frowned slightly, her tone still cold: “Feelings cannot be changed by accumulating time. My heart has already been given to Jiang Wan’yuan, and there will be no change.” After saying that, she ignored Ye Lin and lowered her head to start reading the information in her hand.

Ye Lin stood there, the sketchbook in her hand trembling slightly. After a long time, she silently turned and left, leaving a lonely figure.

However, Ye Lin’s entanglement did not stop there. A few days later, the school held a creative competition that integrated interstellar technology and art. Ye Lin learned that Yi Shang and Jiang Wan’yuan had teamed up to participate, so she also signed up to participate, trying to have more contact with Yi Shang in the competition.

During the competition preparation period, Ye Lin always found various excuses to approach Yi Shang’s team. Once, Yi Shang, Jiang Wan’yuan, Lin Jichuan, and Zhang Yao were discussing project plans, when Ye Lin suddenly walked over, smiling and saying, “I heard that you are preparing for this project. I am familiar with art, maybe I can give you some suggestions.”

Jiang Wan’yuan looked at Ye Lin, feeling a little dissatisfied in her heart, but still said politely, “Thank you for your kindness, Ye Lin, but we already have our own plans.”

Yi Shang raised her head slightly, looked at Ye Lin, and said with a hint of warning, “Ye Lin, I hope you don’t interfere with our competition preparation.”

Ye Lin pretended not to understand what Yi Shang meant and said to herself, “I really want to help you. This project integrates technology and art. I think I can play a big role.”

Lin Jichuan couldn’t help it and said loudly, “Ye Lin, can you stop pestering them? Yi Shang and Jiang Wan’yuan are a couple. It’s not good for you to keep bothering them like this.”

Ye Lin’s face changed slightly, but she still pretended to be calm: “I just want to contribute to the project, I don’t mean anything else.”

Zhang Yao also stepped forward and said softly, “Ye Lin, you’re making everyone uncomfortable. Feelings can’t be forced. You should go find your own happiness.”

Ye Lin looked at everyone, a trace of grievance flashing in her eyes, but she still turned and left.

However, Ye Lin did not give up. On the day of the competition, Ye Lin openly confessed to Yi Shang when she was displaying her work. Her work was a huge interstellar light and shadow installation. The light and shadow constantly changed, presenting various images of Yi Shang, surrounded by affectionate words of confession.

“Yi Shang, from the first moment I saw you, I was deeply attracted to you. Your talent, your temperament, all make me unable to extricate myself. I know you have Jiang Wan’yuan, but I still want you to know that my feelings for you will never change.” Ye Lin said loudly to Yi Shang on the stage.

There was an uproar under the stage, and the students whispered to each other. Jiang Wan’yuan’s face became very ugly, her heart filled with anger and grievance. Yi Shang’s face also became extremely cold. She stood up, looked coldly at Ye Lin, and said, “Ye Lin, you’ve gone too far. I warn you again, don’t do anything that interferes with other people’s lives. I only love Jiang Wan’yuan, and that will never change.”

After saying that, Yi Shang took Jiang Wan’yuan’s hand and left the exhibition hall in the eyes of everyone. Lin Jichuan and Zhang Yao also quickly followed.

Ye Lin looked at their departing figures, and tears finally couldn’t help but burst out of her eyes. She realized that her persistence might have caused great trouble to Yi Shang and Jiang Wan’yuan.

After leaving the exhibition hall, Jiang Wan’yuan’s mood was a little depressed. Yi Shang looked at Jiang Wan’yuan, her heart filled with heartache. She gently held Jiang Wan’yuan’s hand and said softly, “Wan’yuan, don’t be sad. There is only you in my heart, and no one can change that. I am also very helpless about Ye Lin’s behavior, but you have to believe me, I will handle it well.”

Jiang Wan’yuan raised her head, looked at Yi Shang, her eyes glistening with tears: “Yi Shang, I believe you, but I’m really annoyed that she keeps pestering you like this.”

Yi Shang hugged Jiang Wan’yuan in her arms and whispered softly, “Don’t be annoyed, we’ll face it together. I’ll try to avoid being alone with her in the future, so she won’t have a chance to disturb us again.”

Lin Jichuan said angrily from the side, “This Ye Lin is too ignorant, I think she’s doing it on purpose. Yi Shang, if you encounter her entanglement again, you must teach her a lesson.”

Zhang Yao said gently, “Wan’yuan, don’t let her affect your mood. Your relationship with Yi Shang is so good, you will definitely be able to overcome this difficulty.”

Under Yi Shang’s comfort and Lin Jichuan and Zhang Yao’s encouragement, Jiang Wan’yuan’s mood gradually calmed down.

From then on, Yi Shang paid more attention to keeping a distance from Ye Lin. As soon as Ye Lin appeared, she would immediately pull Jiang Wan’yuan away. Jiang Wan’yuan also tried to adjust her mentality, no longer letting Ye Lin’s behavior affect her emotions too much.

And after experiencing the blow of this public confession, Ye Lin finally gradually sobered up. She realized that her behavior had caused harm to Yi Shang and Jiang Wan’yuan, and had also put herself in an embarrassing situation.

On a quiet night, Ye Lin found Yi Shang and Jiang Wan’yuan. She looked at the two, her eyes full of apology: “Yi Shang, Jiang Wan’yuan, I want to apologize to you. My behavior was too much before, and it caused you a lot of trouble. I have figured it out now. I will give up my pursuit of Yi Shang, and I hope you can forgive me.”

Yi Shang looked at Ye Lin, the coldness in her eyes softened slightly: “I hope you can really let go, and everyone will still be classmates in the future.”

Jiang Wan’yuan also said with a smile: “It’s okay, Ye Lin, I hope you can find your own happiness.”

Ye Lin looked at the two gratefully, nodded, and turned to leave. Watching Ye Lin’s departing figure, Jiang Wan’yuan and Yi Shang smiled at each other. They knew that after this twist, their relationship had become stronger, and no difficulty could separate them again.