Chapter 22: Heartbroken Ye Lingling — Obviously, I Was Here First!
In the night sky,
the bright moon shone high, and stars dotted the heavens like a magnificent painting.
Heaven Dou Imperial City.
In a quiet square,
a circle of pink heart-shaped candles slowly flickered to life.
Above, flower petals floated down like rain—
filling the atmosphere with romance.
Facing Ye Yu's handsome face,
his deep ink-black eyes full of affection and love,
Dugu Yan stood blankly in the circle of candles.
She never expected Ye Yu had done so much for her.
She had misunderstood him.
Dugu Yan's eyes turned red.
Her emerald-green eyes filled with guilt and emotion.
She raised her jade-like hands to cover her mouth, choking up.
"Ye Yu… I'm sorry… I didn't know… I didn't know I misunderstood you…"
As she spoke, tears flowed down her beautiful cheeks.
Ye Yu didn't waste this opportunity—he stepped forward and held Dugu Yan in his arms, gently wiping away her tears as he softly comforted her.
"Yanyan, it's okay. No need to apologize.
All of this was my choice—to surprise you.
Now that the misunderstanding is gone,
all I want… is for you to be happy and healthy forever."
"So don't cry, alright?"
Ye Yu smiled gently and teased with a glimmer in his eyes:
"Yanyan, you haven't answered yet—do you accept my confession?
These are just the birthday gifts.
If you don't accept my confession, I can't give you our token of love!"
That made Dugu Yan laugh through her tears.
She raised her dainty pink fist and lightly tapped Ye Yu's chest.
"You're threatening me now?!"
But after that, Dugu Yan raised her head.
Her emerald eyes gazed deeply at Ye Yu, filled with affection.
"Of course I accept your confession!
I've already decided—it's you for the rest of my life!
From now on, don't even think about making me misunderstand again.
And don't even think about leaving me!"
Her voice trembled slightly with emotion, but her tone was resolute—
as if she were making an eternal vow.
Ye Yu's eyes turned red as he hugged her tightly.
"Yanyan…"
"Ye Yu, don't call me 'Yanzi' anymore!"
"My nickname is Yanyan.
That's what Grandpa, Dad, and Mom used to call me…"
Nestled in Ye Yu's embrace, Dugu Yan's expression was filled with joy and warmth, her heroic beauty softening.
Though her parents were gone,
she now had someone she loved beside her.
He may still have flaws,
but Dugu Yan believed—
With Ye Yu's talent and hard work,
he would one day complete his theory on soul ring evolution,
transform himself step by step,
and eventually soar into the skies!
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After more than half a year of careful effort,
when Ye Yu finally succeeded in confessing and winning Dugu Yan's heart,
his heart was full of joy.
Dugu Yan was also immersed in emotion and bliss.
But at the edge of the scene,
Ye Lingling, with her cold and quiet beauty, stood silently.
Her deep blue eyes showed a hint of daze and sorrow.
She slowly clenched her jade-like hands.
Lowered her head.
Let her long bangs hide her eyes.
Right now, her heart ached.
Why… why did it turn out like this?
Back when she told Ye Yu it was Dugu Yan's birthday,
he only said he wanted to work late to prepare a solution to the Bi Phosphorus Poison as a birthday gift.
But he never mentioned he'd confess to her.
So… he liked Yanyan?
Ye Lingling's heart twisted bitterly.
A wave of jealousy surged.
Obviously, I was here first!
We met first.
We became friends first.
We studied together in the library, tacitly understanding each other,
encouraging one another.
Why?
Why do you love Yanyan, not me?!
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But Ye Yu didn't know what Ye Lingling was thinking.
If he did, he might've said emotionally:
Lingling, you misunderstood!
I don't love only Yanyan—
I love you too.
You're both my wings!
As a transmigrator from Blue Star,
Ye Yu had read countless novels.
Now in the ancient world of Douluo Continent,
as a man, how could he not dream of having multiple wives?
He didn't consider himself a good person—
just an ordinary man with some conscience,
some kindness… but also great desires.
In modern Blue Star society,
he'd firmly support monogamy.
But in this world,
he had to follow local customs!
At least for now—
he needed the angel investment of his future father-in-law, Dugu Bo.
He had no room to be careless.
So even if he knew Ye Lingling's heart,
he could only pretend not to know—
for now, he had to devote himself completely to Dugu Yan.
As for the future… that could wait.
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Above in the night sky,
several hired flying spirit masters had finished scattering the petals from their bamboo baskets.
They turned and left.
After a long embrace, Ye Yu let go of Dugu Yan and walked out of the candle circle with a smile.
He asked Ye Lingling, who stood nearby, to fetch the token of love he had prepared.
A portrait—specially painted for Dugu Yan.
The painting was vivid, lifelike.
"Yanyan, this is for you."
"Thank you, Ayu!"
Dugu Yan took the painting.
Her exquisite face lit up with joy, and she leaned over to kiss Ye Yu.
"Yanyan, check the notebook too."
"In it is the solution I devised for the Bi Phosphorus Poison."
"See if anything is unclear."
"Ayu, I trust you!"
Dugu Yan smiled gently, not intending to open the notebook.
She didn't want to seem like she doubted him.
But Ye Yu shook his head and said seriously:
"Yanyan, it's not about trust.
My understanding of Bi Phosphorus Snake spirit masters is based only on what you've shared.
There may be errors."
"The solution I wrote might not be entirely correct.
So I need you to confirm and adjust it.
If there are mistakes, I'll correct them."
"This is no small matter—we must be serious and responsible."
"Okay!"
Dugu Yan was more and more moved.
She felt Ye Yu's charm deeply—
unable to take her eyes off him.
Her emerald eyes sparkled with happiness.
She opened the notebook… and began to read.
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