The Villainous Classmate is My Lucky Star Chapter 230
Translated by Pure
Chapter 230 Chi Jingxi's True Feelings (2)
Wen Yantong's initially anxious eyebrows gradually eased. Describing her emotions proved challenging, but when the servants pointed at the painting, confirming it to be her, a sense of relief washed over her, releasing the pent-up discomfort she had harbored for days.
Unexpectedly, Chi Jingxi presented her with a surprise—an expression of his desire for forgiveness in creatively written form. After pondering for a while, Wen Yantong eventually instructed someone to bring Chi Jingxi into her residence.
During that period, the esteemed Little Marquis had patiently waited at Wen Residence's doorstep for over two hours. Upon seeing her servant approaching, he quickly made his way inside.
Wen Yantong, impeccably attired, occupied the main seat in the grand hall, cradling a cup of freshly brewed sweet tea in her hands.
Accompanied by two guards, Chi Jingxi directed them to wait outside the hall as he entered alone.
Although she heard his approaching footsteps, Wen Yantong kept her gaze lowered, gently lifting the sweet tea and blowing on it.
"Is this tea to your liking?" inquired Chi Jingxi.
Wen Yantong did not answer and just gestured for her attending servants to leave, and they exited the main hall one by one, closing the door behind them. Now, only the two of them remained in the spacious room.
"The weather is quite nice today. The Little Marquis seems very passionate about flying kites," Wen Yantong remarked casually, "and somehow, they all ended up in my courtyard."
Taking a seat at random, Chi Jingxi replied straightforwardly, "They were originally intended for you."
Wen Yantong cut to the chase, saying, "Little Marquis, just tell me if you have something to say. Why do you need to beat around the bush like this?"
Chi Jingxi expressed, "I've been contemplating how to clarify this situation to you."
Wen Yantong finally lifted her gaze to meet his.
Her eyes were strikingly beautiful—bright orbs within her almond-shaped eyes adorned with thick, lengthy lashes and prominent double eyelids. Whenever Chi Jingxi found himself under her unwavering gaze, his heart couldn't help but quicken its pace. This time was no different.
Sensing the acceleration of his heartbeat and softening of his gaze, Chi Jingxi promptly apologized without hesitation, "I was wrong."
Wen Yantong had always been accustomed to admitting mistakes to Chi Jingxi, often uttering the familiar words, "I was wrong." Unexpectedly, the tables had turned, and now it was the Little Marquis confessing his error.
She chuckled lightly, teasing, "How could the Little Marquis be wrong?"
"Perhaps I should have come to you earlier," Chi Jingxi suggested.
Internally, Wen Yantong thought, 'You f*cking knew all along, didn't you?! I thought you were unaware, but here you are now!'
Uncertain of what to say, Chi Jingxi paused before revealing, "Jiang Ying has been declaring her intention to marry me since she was seven years old. It's become a running joke among her family. Her father, Jiang Wu, even mentioned that once she's of age, he plans to request a royal decree for the marriage."
Wen Yantong's anger flared upon hearing this. "Why are you telling me this? Are you trying to make me emotionally ready for it? From now on, Jiang Ying will be the primary wife, and I will be the concubine?"
Chi Jingxi was taken aback by her words and responded, "But I've known for a long time that I won't marry her in the future."
Wen Yantong drummed her fingers on the table, a subtle sound echoing the frustration in her heart.
Chi Jingxi spoke, "I've heard rumors before. The people in Chaoge City believed that only a well-educated, refined, and noble lady could be my official wife. However, since falling in love with you, I realized that such a person doesn't suit me."
The vexation in Wen Yantong's expression gradually softened, and she listened attentively. Chi Jingxi went on, "You are unlike anyone else. I sensed it from the moment you sketched that Psyduck for me."
"What do you want to say?" Wen Yantong asked.
"I won't claim you as my most beloved person outright, but I want you to know," Chi Jingxi gazed into Wen Yantong's eyes, his tone sincere, "You are the first woman who makes me melancholic and suffering, who renders me restless and uneasy. You occupy my thoughts every day, and I miss you incessantly. If given the chance, I'd like to stay by your side and journey through the years ahead together."
It was the first time Wen Yantong had heard such a heartfelt confession.
While others had confessed to her in the past with simple phrases like "I like you, let's be together," Chi Jingxi's straightforward yet implicit confession touched her in a way no one had before.
Chi Jingxi wasn't known for expressing emotions openly. For him to take the initiative to make such a heartfelt confession and apologize indicated his full sincerity.
"I understand if you're angry with me, but please don't ignore me," Chi Jingxi implored.
Wen Yantong retorted, "You ignored me first. After I left, you didn't come to see me for two full days."
Chi Jingxi explained, "I was troubled about how to face you when you're angry."
"If you come and talk to me, my anger might just dissipate," Wen Yantong retorted in irritation.
"Understood, duly noted," Chi Jingxi replied. "If you ever get angry again in the future, I'll make sure to come and talk to you as soon as possible."
Wen Yantong nearly burst into laughter out of exasperation. For the first time, she found Chi Jingxi to be incredibly naive.
Nevertheless, she couldn't help but be moved by the sincerity Chi Jingxi conveyed. This Little Marquis, accustomed to being pampered by thousands for eighteen long years, had rarely bowed his head. Yet, he pledged to do so whenever she was upset in the future.
Wen Yantong acknowledged her lingering insecurity about their relationship. Their identities were vastly disparate, and being a modern individual, she held a distinct view of marriage compared to people of ancient times. She questioned whether Chi Jingxi could truly only marry her in the future.
Her deeper fear was that Chi Jingxi might grow weary of her once the initial novelty faded, with numerous girls vying for his affection.
However, she had yet to fully experience Chi Jingxi's love. He was a taciturn boyfriend, unfamiliar with sweet talk or romantic gestures to shower Wen Yantong with surprises.
Yet, Chi Jingxi displayed his love in subtle ways, contemplating various considerations for Wen Yantong. For instance, he clandestinely arranged for a death row prisoner to aid her escape. He granted her an abundance of patience, indulgence, and tenderness, making her uniquely special to him.
Reflecting on the past, it appeared that Chi Jingxi hadn't been upset with her for quite some time. Whenever he gazed at her, there was always a smile in his eyes.
Wen Yantong turned the scrutiny inward and recognized that she had little to offer Chi Jingxi. She had even deceived him to safeguard her secrets, but he remained unfazed by her concealment.
Her demeanor softened a bit. "Do you think I enjoy being angry? Do you think it feels good for me to see you accompanying a beautiful girl?"
"I understand your feelings," Chi Jingxi responded.
"You understand?" Wen Yantong questioned, "How can you understand?"
"I would feel the same way when you and Fu Zixian are walking together," Chi Jingxi admitted. "Sometimes, thoughts of you sharing the same dorm with Zhang Jieran would cross my mind, or seeing you talking and laughing with other men would make me uneasy. But I know they are your friends, and they were part of your life before we got closer, so I try not to let it bother me."
Wen Yantong scrutinized Chi Jingxi and inquired, "Why are you behaving so strangely?"
"I'm just speaking my mind," Chi Jingxi replied.
Wen Yantong found his approach a bit awkward and couldn't help but burst into laughter. "Why the sudden urge to share your inner thoughts with me?"
Chi Jingxi pondered for a moment, "I just felt like I had to say it."
Wen Yantong sighed, "Well, you are the esteemed Little Marquis. There are plenty of girls who adore you. I should have realized this sooner."
In response, Chi Jingxi slowly stood up and walked over to her.
"What are you doing?" Wen Yantong leaned back.
Chi Jingxi's gaze gradually descended, focusing on her hand resting on the table. He gently took hold of her hand and lifted it, speaking earnestly, "Regardless of how many girls there are, they are just strangers to me."
Wen Yantong fought the urge to laugh, asking, "Are you trying to use sweet words to make me happy?"
Chi Jingxi maintained his silence.
Wen Yantong continued, "Regarding the painting you sent over, the servants claimed it was me, but no matter how I look at it, I can’t seem to see the resemblance."
"What is your intention?" Chi Jingxi inquired.
"Redraw the same thing and present the finished picture to me," Wen Yantong demanded. "If it genuinely resembles me, then I'll forgive you."
Chi Jingxi promptly agreed, saying, "Ol’Chi will make arrangements for you right away."
Wen Yantong regarded him with a strange expression, "I told you not to speak like Mu Xingyi. Do you want to become as foolish as him?"
"Didn't he learn everything from you?" Chi Jingxi couldn't help but inquire.
"When did I say such foolish things?" Wen Yantong retorted.
Chi Jingxi recalled the moment when Wen Yantong stormed out of the Academy canteen, cursing, 'Your mother chased me down ten streets yelling that I look like your father!' He replied with a smile, "Never."
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The author has something to say:
[Mini Theater]:
Mu Yang: Brother Xi, it’s actually very easy to coax girls; you just need to tell her your heartfelt thoughts.
Chi Jingxi: What heartfelt thoughts?
Mu Yang: It’s your innermost feelings. You still need me, Ol’Mu, to teach you this?
Chi Jingxi: Thoughts felt in what heart?
Mu Yang: Are you playing tongue twister with me?
Brother Xi is actually a loving man.
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T/N: CJX is referring to something that happened in chapter 2 if you don’t get that reference xD. Also i love love love how everything was quickly resolved through COMMUNICATION!
