Chapter 4: Lin Wan’er

Jianghai City.

North High-Speed Railway Station Exit.

In front of a large advertising billboard stood two young women.

They were both around eighteen or nineteen years old.

The girl on the left had delicate features and breathtaking beauty. She was about 168 centimeters tall, with graceful curves and fair, flawless skin.

Her outfit was simple yet charming—a beautiful white blouse, a gray sun hat, and long silky black hair cascading over her shoulders. A small portion of her smooth, fair waist was visible, revealing an adorable little navel. Her ultra-short denim shorts accentuated her long, slender legs, while a pair of white sneakers gave her a youthful and lively appearance.

The girl beside her wasn’t quite as stunning, but her figure and style were far more bold and alluring.

One was the quiet, gentle type, while the other radiated confidence and sex appeal.

Together, they attracted countless glances from passersby.

Many young men even walked over to strike up conversations and ask for their contact information.

However, both girls politely turned them down.

Beside them sat two modest-sized suitcases.

Under the blazing summer sun, beads of sweat had already formed on their foreheads.

The fashionably dressed girl looked toward the busy road with growing impatience.

“Wan’er, is your boyfriend still not here? My legs are getting sore from standing.”

Cheng Xiaoling rubbed her aching calves.

“He should be here soon. He called me a little while ago and said he’s already on the way.”

Lin Wan’er glanced at her friend and pointed toward a bench beneath the billboard.

“Xiaoling, why don’t you sit down for a bit?”

“No, it’s okay. Since you said he’s almost here, I’ll wait a little longer.”

Looking at the weather report on her phone, which showed a scorching 40°C, Cheng Xiaoling sighed helplessly.

“Honestly, Wan’er, we didn’t even need to wait for him. We’re taking a taxi anyway. We could’ve just gotten one ourselves instead of standing here suffering. I feel like an ant on a hot pan.”

Then she looked at Lin Wan’er and teased with a smile.

“I don’t mind, but you’re the rich young lady here. What if your skin gets tanned?”

“What rich young lady? Stop talking nonsense. I’m no better than you.”

Lin Wan’er rolled her eyes.

“Hehe. The former campus beauty queen, fair-skinned, gorgeous, with long legs, good looks, and a wealthy family. Your admirers used to line up from here all the way out of the province. If that’s not a rich young lady, then what is?”

Cheng Xiaoling laughed softly.

Then her smile faded slightly.

“You’re still dating that Ye Feng, aren’t you?”

“Yes. Why?”

Lin Wan’er looked at her.

“Oh… it’s still him. I thought you’d have broken up with him by now.”

Cheng Xiaoling’s expression became somewhat unpleasant.

Whenever she thought about Ye Feng’s poor background, she couldn’t help feeling that her best friend deserved better.

Lin Wan’er had everything—a good family, an amazing figure, and extraordinary beauty.

Yet she had fallen for a guy who was merely average-looking, had no parents, and came from an extremely poor family.

She simply couldn’t understand how the two of them had ended up together.

“Wan’er, I know people say you shouldn’t encourage breakups, but I still have to remind you. The difference in your backgrounds is too great. A relationship where the woman is stronger than the man can never last.”

“Besides, we’re about to start university. Once you’re in college, you’ve already stepped halfway into society.”

“And this is Jianghai University, in a first-tier city. There will definitely be plenty of wealthy young masters there. With your looks, you’ll absolutely find someone much better.”

“You won’t be happy with him.”

Hearing this, Lin Wan’er’s expression turned cold.

“Xiaoling, what are you trying to say? That I should abandon Ye Feng?”

“Pretty much.”

Cheng Xiaoling nodded without caring about her friend’s tone.

“Ye Feng’s only advantage is that he’s good at studying. In real life, that doesn’t mean much.”

“How can you say that? At the very least, he can get a stable, respectable job.”

Lin Wan’er frowned.

“A good job? Dream on.”

Cheng Xiaoling laughed dismissively.

“Nowadays there are countless master’s graduates and PhDs everywhere, and plenty of them still can’t find decent jobs.”

“And this is Jianghai—a city obsessed with luxury. The average housing price in the downtown area is fifty thousand yuan per square meter.”

“What kind of job could possibly let someone buy a three-bedroom apartment here within a few years? Even within ten years?”

“A three-bedroom apartment would be at least a hundred square meters.”

“Forget downtown—even in the suburbs, houses cost over thirty thousand yuan per square meter. A hundred square meters would cost at least three million yuan.”

“Sure, maybe there are discounts or promotions, but it’d still be over two million.”

She looked directly at Lin Wan’er.

“Do you really think someone like Ye Feng could earn two or three million yuan after entering society?”

Her words left Lin Wan’er silent.

It was true.

Given Ye Feng’s current circumstances, buying a decent home in Jianghai would be incredibly difficult.

But she didn’t care.

She and Ye Feng truly loved each other.

He loved her.

And she loved him.

She believed in love.

In today’s world, she felt that besides love, there was nothing else truly valuable.

At least, that was what she believed.

“Xiaoling, I don’t see it that way.”

After a moment of thought, Lin Wan’er shook her head seriously.

“You’re right that Ye Feng’s conditions aren’t very good right now. But he’s only nineteen years old.”

“He still has a long road ahead of him and plenty of time.”

“I believe he’s capable, and I know he’ll accomplish something great one day.”

“And even if he doesn’t…”

“I’ll support him.”

“No matter what difficulties he faces, I’ll help him unconditionally.”

“With my family’s circumstances, those problems aren’t a big deal.”

“Sure, with your family’s wealth, helping him wouldn’t be difficult.”

Cheng Xiaoling nodded before letting out another scoff.

“But why should a grown man rely on a woman?”

“If he were truly capable and could give you a secure and happy life, then I’d look at him differently.”

“But honestly? A man who needs a woman standing behind him to support him…”

“I really can’t respect that.”

“And even if you’re willing to help him, would your parents agree? He—”

“Enough!”

Lin Wan’er finally interrupted, her expression filled with displeasure.

“You’re talking way too much. Stop it.”

She turned her head away, refusing to continue the conversation.

“Hmph! I’m only telling the truth, and now you’re calling me annoying. You really don’t appreciate good intentions.”

Cheng Xiaoling snorted angrily.

At the same time, her dissatisfaction toward Ye Feng grew even stronger.

Her best friend treated that man even better than she treated her.

She truly couldn’t understand what was so special about him.

Seeing that Lin Wan’er was still upset, Cheng Xiaoling softened.

“Okay, okay, maybe I said too much.”

“I’ve seen how much you two care about each other.”

“I honestly don’t know what kind of good deeds Ye Feng did in his previous life to deserve a girlfriend as wonderful as you.”

As she spoke, she clenched her fist and waved it threateningly.

“If he ever dares treat you badly, I’ll beat him up for you.”

Lin Wan’er couldn’t help but laugh.

“Don’t worry.”

“He never would.”

Just then, a black Mercedes-Benz pulled up in front of them.

Inside the car, the muscular man sitting in the passenger seat stared at Lin Wan’er with shining eyes.

“Damn, Boss! Look at that girl in white! She’s absolutely gorgeous!”

“Her looks and temperament are way better than those so-called campus beauties who cake themselves in makeup.”

Then he looked toward Cheng Xiaoling and his eyes widened again.

“Boss, this one isn’t bad either!”

“She may not be as pretty as the girl in white, but she’s definitely attractive.”

“And look at that figure… it’s incredible. I’m practically drooling over here.”

After speaking, he turned toward the well-dressed man driving the car, wiped the corner of his mouth, and cautiously asked,

“Boss… should we?”

“We should! Of course we should!”

The man in the suit stared at Lin Wan’er without blinking.

A burning desire appeared in his eyes.

He licked his lips, took a deep breath, and urged,

“Hurry up! Roll down the window and call both of them over!”

“Got it, Boss. Leave it to me.”

The burly man grinned wickedly.

He rolled down the car window, stuck his head out, and called to the two girls with a broad smile.

“Hey, beautiful ladies! Where are you two headed today?”