Flirting Gone Wrong: Instant Drama Unfolds!

"Shu Tong, have you noticed how Chen Yuan is suddenly getting all the attention? First, Zhao Yuqi gave him her WeChat, and now even Xu Lele from the Art Academy is seeking him out. When did he become so popular? Do others know about his family's recent demolition payout?" Sun Rui whispered in the background.

Lin Shutong remained silent, not sure whether she was angry or just upset, watching Chen Yuan and Xu Lele laugh together. She deliberately walked past them, hoping Chen Yuan would notice her anger. She wanted him to come running to comfort her, just like before.

But this time, Chen Yuan acted as if she didn't exist, continuing his conversation with Xu Lele. Sometimes, women have this peculiar mindset: if no other girls are interested in a guy, he seems unattractive. But if a guy is popular, there must be something special about him, and he's worth getting to know. This subconscious thought often leads to a desire for what they can't have and a tendency to compete for what others want.

This explains why "nice guys finish last," while the so-called "bad boys" often find success in relationships. Chen Yuan, after being emotionally wounded, is gradually transforming from a "nice guy" into a "bad boy."

"Your ex, Lin Shutong, doesn't seem too happy. Do you want to go over and comfort her?" Xu Lele casually remarked, noticing Lin Shutong's obvious attempt to draw Chen Yuan's attention earlier.

"No need. She's my ex. It wouldn't be appropriate," Chen Yuan replied, shrugging. He realized that neither of these women was as innocent as they appeared. If it were the old him, he would've been outplayed by these "green tea" girls. But now, as long as he kept his emotions in check and didn't get too attached, he could stay ahead.

In his mind, they were just tools to help him achieve his goals.

"Wow, I almost let Xu Lele's sweet talk get to me," Chen Yuan thought, shaking his head.

"Brother Yuan, do you watch live streams?" Xu Lele asked, subtly probing as they walked along the campus path.

"Sometimes, when I'm bored. Why do you ask?"

"Which platform do you usually watch?"

"I've checked out Shark, Douyin, Longya... but I watch Shark the most."

That confirmed her suspicions.

"Brother Yuan, I've been thinking about becoming a streamer. I hear it's pretty lucrative."

"That's great! It's good to be self-reliant. Let me know when you start streaming, and I'll support you."

"Really? You're the best, Brother Yuan!" Xu Lele said, her smile brightening as she linked arms with him. Her stunning looks and curvaceous figure drew the attention of many passing students.

Just then, a tall, clean-cut boy with a sunny appearance and a face full of rage approached them.

"Xu Lele, didn't you say you were getting your nails done with your friends today? Why did you lie to me? Who is this guy?" he demanded, his eyes red with hurt.

"Wang Yu, who I spend time with is none of your business. You're not my boyfriend," Xu Lele replied coldly.

"But you promised we'd watch a movie together. Why are you so flaky? I've been chasing you for half a year, Lele. Am I just a backup to you?" Wang Yu asked, his voice filled with despair.

Tears welled up in Wang Yu's eyes. The saying goes, "Men don't cry easily, but that's only because their hearts haven't been broken yet."

"Stop flattering yourself, Wang Yu. Did I ever ask you to chase me? Is taking girls to the movies all you know? Do you have any idea how many times I've seen that movie? I'm sick of it, and I'm done wasting my time with you," Xu Lele snapped harshly.

Her words were so cutting that even Chen Yuan frowned. In Wang Yu, he saw a reflection of his former self.

With that thought, Chen Yuan abruptly shook off Xu Lele's arm.

"Chen Yuan, what are you...?"

"Xu Lele, I never imagined you were this kind of person. Do you enjoy playing with guys' feelings? Watching the same movie ten times—who with? You've really disappointed me!"

"Chen Yuan, please let me explain—"

"No need to explain. Do you think having lots of guys chasing you makes you proud, makes you special? Let me tell you, when a piece of meat starts to rot, that's when the flies swarm. Hmph!"

Chen Yuan scoffed, turned on his heel, and stormed off without listening to another word from Xu Lele.

The sketch she had given him was tossed into the trash without a second thought. At this point, he didn't care about her opinion of him anymore. He just wanted to get his feelings off his chest.

There was something deeply satisfying about standing up to a beautiful woman. Being a man means having principles and sticking to them.

Chen Yuan's sudden shift left many of the onlookers stunned.

"Wow, that guy's got guts. To stand up to such a beautiful girl like that? I wouldn't have the heart to say a single harsh word, let alone yell at her."

"You don't get it. This is what it means to be a real man. You can't let women walk all over you."

"Pff, real man? That's just rude and heartless. No wonder he's single," a girl scoffed.

Before long, Xu Lele retrieved the sketch from the trash. Her eyes were red, tears threatening to fall, making her look pitiful.

"Lele, that guy clearly doesn't appreciate you. You should stop wasting your time on him. I'm the one who truly cares for you," Wang Yu started to comfort her, slipping back into his role as the ever-faithful admirer.

"Get lost! If it weren't for you, Chen Yuan wouldn't have misunderstood. I hate you!" Xu Lele snapped.

"Lele, what did I do wrong? Why are you treating me like this?" Wang Yu's voice grew more and more pained.

He couldn't understand why Xu Lele was so obsessed with Chen Yuan.

In his eyes, he was just as good as Chen Yuan, if not better in looks, temperament, and personality. So why couldn't she see that?

Meanwhile, Xu Lele was consumed by regret.

She had begun to piece together the puzzle that was Chen Yuan and realized he was no ordinary man. Her plan had been to play hard to get, to make him fall for her completely.

But before she could even begin, he had already walked away.

She felt an overwhelming sense of loss and a deep desire to fix the situation.

She had to clear up this misunderstanding; otherwise, she wouldn't be able to eat or sleep in peace.

Maybe she didn't even realize it yet, but her mind was now completely occupied by thoughts of Chen Yuan.