Chapter 88 (Censored) - Side story: The cheating crisis (Translated and edited by Xing)

In her busiest years, Tang Xue did not have time to go on dates with Li Yubing.

It was not only dates. They rarely had time to even meet. They spent time together mostly through video calls, seeing each other through camera lens with the help of the internet. When the internet was bad, their images would be pixelated.

"I feel like I'm watching some sketchy pirated movie," Tang Xue complained.

Li Yubing chuckled, "I can perform something even sketchier for you."

"Get lost…"

After this went on for some while, Tang Xue had the sensation that Li Yubing was a pet she reared in her phone instead of an actual person.

Until one day, she discovered an unknown side to this pet.

The story began from a private message coming from a fan whom Tang Xue was familiar with.

Edelweiss: Xue Xue, I don't know whether I should tell you something I discovered.

Tang Xue replied with a question mark and tossed this incident to the back of her mind. When she logged into Weibo a few days later, she discovered Edelweiss's latest messages.

Edelweiss: Li Yubing may be cheating.

Edelweiss: This is the woman's Weibo account. When we compare her profile photo with Li Yubing's, it's obvious that they're two halves of the same photo. It's a couple photo set! Look at the latest photos she posted. It's clear that she was at Li Yubing's hotel and had been to Li Yubing's club. Oh, and also, Li Yubing was in Harbin during Valentine's Day, right? She was at Harbin as well.

Edelweiss: I don't know what to say. I was so angry when I saw it. I don't want you to be upset but I feel that you have the right to know the truth. I hope that you won't be upset! That dog doesn't deserve you!

Tang Xue clicked into the Weibo account. She scanned the latest posts and found out that, indeed, this person's itinerary was highly similar to Li Yubing's. The language used was coquettish, suggesting a young girl head over heels in love.

Tang Xue's heart sunk but she was unwilling to believe that Li Yubing would do something like this.

That moment, Li Yubing's video call invitation came in coincidentally. Tang Xue sucked in a deep breath and accepted it.

When the call connected, Li Yubing immediately detected that Tang Xue did not look well today. Her lips were downturned as she looked at him with heavy eyes.

Li Yubing felt that something was wrong. "What's up with you?" he asked.

"Li Yubing." Tang Xue was never one to hide things in her heart. She questioned him directly, "Who is 'Rock Sugar And Pear Stew'?"

Li Yubing never thought that Tang Xue would discover his Weibo side account. He parted his lips and was about to speak. However, when he noticed Tang Xue's strange expression, the words froze in his throat.

Why is Tang Xue angry? Did I say something that I shouldn't have in the side account?

When Li Yubing recalled the various ridiculous things he posted in his side account, he also felt that it was indeed… quite embarra.s.sing…

When he thought of this, his gaze wandered and a hint of guilt appeared on his face.

Tang Xue's eyes reddened when she saw how guilty he looked. She gritted out, "By staying silent, are you admitting to it?"

Li Yubing felt that the situation was odd and Tang Xue's reaction seemed too extreme. Seeing how furious she was on the screen, he panicked and blurted, "I, I, I, I can change."

"Go to h.e.l.l!" Furious, Tang Xue hung up immediately. This chapter is a labour of love that should not be found outside of teafragrance[dot]wordpress[dot]com.

It did not take long for Li Yubing to call back. Tang Xue rejected his call and blacklisted his number.

She was ultimately unable to stay calm. Her brain churned chaotically and she could not think it through. Just like this, she sat on her chair in a daze, her mind filled with various memories of Li Yubing and her.

After she sat like this for a while, someone knocked on the door. "Thump, thump, thump."

"Come in," Tang Xue said listlessly.

Zhang Yuewei walked in with her phone held up. Her face was wooden as she said, "Li Yubing called me and said that he has some last words."

Tang Xue turned her head and looked over. On Zhang Yuewei's phone was Li Yubing's face.

Li Yubing's expression was extremely grave. When he spoke, his tone sounded extremely wronged. "I can go to h.e.l.l if you want but first, what's my crime?"

"Li Yubing, who the heck is 'Rock Sugar And Pear Stew'?"

"Haven't you already guessed? I confess." Li Yubing nodded. "That's my side account."

Tang Xue, "………"

She was about to crumple when she heard the first half of his words. However, when she heard the second half, she immediately pressed back her emotions that were primed and ready to explode.

Li Yubing felt that her expression was extremely odd. He narrowed his eyes. "What did you think it was?"

"N… nothing."

With how astute he was, Li Yubing soon figured out what happened. This time, it was his turn to grit his teeth. "Tang. Xue."

"Cough."

Li Yubing stared at her steadily, his gaze extremely aggrieved.

Feeling awfully embarra.s.sed, Tang Xue wanted to coax him. However, when she lifted her sight and saw Zhang Yuewei rolled her eyes, she muttered quickly, "Err, I'll go find you tomorrow. That's it for now, bye bye."

Li Yubing originally planned to maintain his frosty demeanour as he waited for her apology. In the end, that brat skipped straight to a farewell. Beyond exasperated, he griped, "You heartless woman, don't forget that your man is still lying in your blacklist …"

Tang Xue hung up the call in awkward embarra.s.sment and pa.s.sed the phone back to Zhang Yuewei. "Thanks."

Zhang Yuewei wanted to say something but hesitated.

Tang Xue said, "Just say it."

Zhang Yuewei asked, "Will everyone who starts dating be like you two and become so…" She stopped here, unable to find an appropriate description.

Tang Xue helped her to voice it. "Idiotic?"

Zhang Yuewei did not deny it.

Tang Xue felt that she was still fine. She was not that idiotic as after all, she had been misled. In addition, having spent so little time with Li Yubing for such a long period, she was a bit insecure and it was inevitable that she overthinks when some things happen.

Li Yubing was really mad.

Despite wronging him, Tang Xue did not apologize. Not only so, but she also had yet to release him from her blacklist.

That scoundrel.

She was obviously in the wrong. Couldn't she take a little more initiative? Usually, to him, admitting his mistakes was easier than eating rice. Was it so hard for her to do the same?

The more he thought about it, the more he was unable to let it rest.

Thus, Li Yubing logged into his side account.

He posted: Coaxing won't work, thanks.

Yes, it was for her to see.

Tang Xue opened a side account named "Chicken And Mushroom Stew" and liked his post furtively.

Heh…

Li Yubing had the urge to bite someone when he saw this.

The next day, Li Yubing—who was currently training in Beijing—went to have breakfast after morning training ended. His mind was still occupied with a certain heartless fellow along the way.

Suddenly, quick as the wind, someone pounced up behind him. Lost in thought, his slow reaction allowed that person to leap onto his back successfully with a "swoosh".

Li Yubing was shocked and nearly shook that person off. Luckily, he heard that person's laughter.

When he heard that laughter, his heart gave a loud thud before pounding heavily.

This was soon followed by the urge to grit his teeth. The uncensored version of this chapter can be found at teafragrance[dot]wordpress[dot]com.

Tang Xue clung on to his back shamelessly. She giggled, "Gosh, whose handsome fellow is this? Take me home with you!"

A light snort sounded from Li Yubing's nose.

Just then, his teammates walked past. When they saw Li Yubing and Tang Xue like this, they let out a lively cheer.

"Go away, go away." Li Yubing chased them off. At the same time, he stretched out his hands to prop up Tang Xue's legs when he felt her slipping down.

Tang Xue used her chin to nuzzle Li Yubing's neck. She whispered, "Li Yubing, I'm sorry."

The feeling of being wronged that was circling in Li Yubing's heart from last night till now disappeared by half. He asked, "Took the high-speed rail here?"

"Mm."

Li Yubing reckoned that she sent the entire night on the high-speed rail. Somehow, he felt a little moved, his heart aching for her. He carried her towards the canteen and asked, "How did you sleep last night?"

"I spent the whole night reading your love journal," Tang Xue said unhurriedly, her voice loaded with meaning.

Li Yubing: = =

He had felt moved way too quickly.

"I should have guessed." Tang Xue lamented, "How could a common hussy give off such an intense and pure impression of a teenage girl."

"Shut up," Li Yubing said. Afraid that she would not obey, he threatened, "One more word and I'll toss you into the rubbish bin."

Sure enough, Tang Xue stopped speaking and sprawled on his back quietly. Her sudden docile behaviour made him a little unaccustomed. After walking for a distance, he asked concernedly, "Tired?"

"No," Tang Xue s.h.i.+fted and suddenly said, "Li Yubing, actually, I'm… a little afraid."

"What, are you afraid that I'll run off with someone else?"

Tang Xue let out a small "mm".

Li Yubing's heart softened into a puddle. He turned his head and used his cheek to nuzzle her cheek. Then, turning back to the front, he gazed into the distance, his voice a warm whisper.

"It's impossible to run—I've long fallen into your trap and there's no return."

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