TYPnovel Chapter 175: Mindless Jeering
Chapter 175: Mindless Jeering
From the very beginning, he’d had it all planned out. He wanted to show off a little as soon as he started school.
But before he could even find his footing, Ling Xueshan had appeared out of nowhere, completely overshadowing him.
For more than half a year, he racked his brains, coming up with gimmicks and trying to grab attention.
But no matter what he did, the buzz he generated could never surpass the mention of Ling Xueshan’s name.
His posts would get some traction at first, but within half a day, they’d be buried by news of Ling Xueshan winning some international competition.
His fame would bubble up for a moment, only to sink without a trace.
It would circulate in a few small circles, but in the end, it wouldn’t even make a splash.
He tried reposting other people’s content to increase his visibility and even posted late at night on social media about his frustrations.
Of course, He Suye couldn’t just swallow this humiliation.
As a guy, he knew exactly how to make a girl lose her luster.
Even if she was just a kid.
He knew it was far easier to destroy a reputation than to build one.
The method was simple: make her his.
As long as they were seen together, people would start to see her as just an ordinary girlfriend.
Once emotions were involved, her decisions would be seen as biased and self-serving.
It was the most direct and effective method.
But this time, he came up empty-handed again.
The tender scene he had planned never materialized.
"So you’re just going to repay my kindness with ingratitude? Go on, tell me what’s so great about you! You’re the talk of the town, on the lips of every guy and girl. Instead of being ashamed, you wear it like a badge of honor?"
He Suye shot to his feet, his face flushing crimson as his voice rose to nearly a shout.
The crowd, which had been laughing and joking just a moment ago, fell silent.
An uncomfortable silence filled the air.
The girls exchanged bewildered glances, while some of the boys grinned and started to laugh.
"Oh, come on, Ling Xueshan, stop putting on airs. He Suye has gone this far, just give him a chance."
"Yeah, just say yes! It’s not a big deal!"
At this point, Shanshan was absolutely furious.
’If it were any other girl, would she have been intimidated by this scene and just nodded along in a daze?’
But she wasn’t just any girl, and she certainly wouldn’t bow her head in a situation like this.
She could see it clearly—there wasn’t a trace of affection in He Suye’s eyes.
"Step back."
The man was tall and imposing, his face stern.
He Suye flinched, instinctively taking two steps back.
The crowd, which had been laughing moments before, erupted.
"Holy shit... Is that a bodyguard?! Who the hell is Ling Xueshan?"
"That kind of entourage... Who else but the child of a high-ranking official could afford that?"
Listening to the whispers around him, He Suye’s mind went blank with a ROAR. He finally realized who he had provoked.
He originally thought he had found an opportunity to show off.
But now he realized he was the clown whose mask had just been torn off in public.
Shanshan took two steps forward, and the bodyguard in front of her naturally parted a path.
"Easy for you to say. I’m only fifteen, three years younger than him. What kind of decent person stares at a young girl the way you’d look at a woman? What He Suye just did is illegal. I rejected him repeatedly, but instead of talking him down, you all clapped and cheered him on. All of you who egged him on are no different from accomplices. Just wait for the notice. The school won’t be lenient with any of you."
"When a girl says no, it means no, plain and simple. No one gets to force the issue. Trying to push it is breaking the law! And those of you who don’t know a thing and just stir up trouble are just as bad as those helping him commit a crime!"
With that, she turned and left, flanked by her bodyguards, her departure crisp and decisive.
In a car parked in the distance, Ling Anxun had watched the entire scene unfold, his expression growing darker by the second.
The moment Shanshan slipped into the car and settled in, his expression changed instantly, replaced by a gentle smile.
He turned his head, his voice soft.
"Tired? Let’s go home."
But he hadn’t expected Shanshan to be so perceptive. She had just settled in when she noticed something was off about his mood.
"Dad, what’s wrong? You look a little strange."
"It’s nothing. I was just thinking about what you said about wanting to skip a grade. I’ve already arranged it, and I’ve also switched you to the professor you like. But what about after that? What are your plans after graduation?"
Ling Anxun deftly changed the subject.
He had long since found out that Shanshan was contemplating her academic future and knew she wasn’t satisfied with her current professor.
In fact, she had already weighed several possibilities in her mind.
For example, continuing her studies, joining a research institute, or simply starting her own herb cultivation base.
But each option had its uncertainties, and she hadn’t made up her mind yet.
"I haven’t decided on the specifics yet. I’ll tell you when I figure it out."
She knew Ling Anxun wouldn’t pressure her into an immediate decision, nor would he look down on her for her hesitation.
This put her at ease.
"Alright. So, should we go to your little courtyard first, or head straight home?"
Ling Anxun looked up at her after asking, waiting for her response.
"To the courtyard!"
Shanshan’s eyes lit up instantly.
"It’s about time to harvest a batch of the herbs I’m growing."
She had planted those herbs herself, carefully selecting the varieties, testing soil mixtures, and adjusting the lighting.
Ling Anxun had specially acquired that courtyard house for her.
The location was secluded and the surroundings were quiet.
It wasn’t too far from the city center, nor too close—perfect for quietly cultivating plants.
She had used all the open space in the courtyard to grow herbs, which were colorful and kept the yard green all year round.
She had a special knack.
With an infusion of Spiritual Energy, even the most difficult seedlings could thrive.
When she wasn’t around, Ling Anxun would often come over secretly to look after them.
Sometimes, he would also slip some new treasures he’d found into her small storeroom.
Of course, it was only when she came alone that she got to do these things herself.
She liked the feeling of doing things herself, believing it was the only way to do right by the plants that depended on her care.
But whenever Ling Anxun was with her, it always ended up like this.
She would finish the most interesting part in a flash, then immediately grab her dad’s arm and start acting cute.
"I’m so tired! Can you finish the rest for me? I’m just going to lie down for a bit. Pleeease~"
She rubbed her face against his arm, deliberately softening her voice and drawing out the last word.
Even as she put on that soft, whiny voice, Ling Anxun maintained a stern expression, refusing to give in.
But he didn’t last two minutes before his actions betrayed him.
While frowning and muttering complaints, he was already crouching down to gather the scattered tools.
Meanwhile, Shanshan was already nestled in a lounge chair with a grin, kicking her feet up as she watched him bustle about.
’Tsk, tsk, a man willing to work is so damn attractive. If any of the guys chasing me were half as hardworking and reliable as my dad, I wouldn’t have to turn them all away. Ugh, kids these days... not only are their heads not screwed on straight, they’re lazy too. What do girls even see in them?’
Hearing this, Ling Anxun felt a sudden warmth in his heart, and a gentle light filled his eyes.
In that instant, he almost forgot their age gap, wanting only to keep taking care of her like this forever.
But the next second, he snapped back to his senses, cursing himself internally.
The two of them stayed in the courtyard until dusk. Just as they were about to head out for dinner, a call came from the old family home.
The visitor was none other than a major figure from the world of physics.