The Supporting Male Characters Who Died Alone All Those Years Later

Time passed leisurely, and in the blink of an eye, it was time for the monthly exams.

During this period, He Dongchen continued his yogurt campaign tirelessly, almost buying every brand of yogurt available in the market. Yuan Jin went from feeling awkward at the beginning to being calm and finally completely letting go of her worries.

Before entering the exam hall, Yuan Jin advised He Dongchen, “Take the test seriously and be careful not to get pushed down.”

Lin Zhiyuan’s intense studying during this period was witnessed by everyone. Wang Peng even worried and called him for psychological counseling.

He Dongchen casually replied, “Don’t worry, everything will be fine.”

If I can’t even pass as a high school student after traversing through countless lifetimes, I might as well end it all.

Seeing him like this, Yuan Jin became even more worried.

***

Three days of exams ended, followed by a two-day weekend.

He Dongchen flew to the capital city at his father’s insistence, but his father’s company had an emergency, so he had to return to work overtime.

As the heir, He Dongchen was taken to the company by his father. During this time, because of his father’s remarriage plans, there was anxiety among the company staff. Now that his father had him by his side, everyone felt reassured.

It seemed the prince was still the prince.

Originally, Father He planned to have his son make an appearance, just to let everyone know. But unexpectedly, when He Dongchen started discussing business matters, he spoke with authority. Not only did he identify loopholes in contracts, but he also made some suggestions, which sounded fanciful at first but were indeed feasible upon closer examination.

Father He was overjoyed. My son is a business genius! The ancestors are probably smiling from the afterlife!

“Son, hurry back, Dad will teach you everything!” Father He was itching to act. Going to school was just a step towards a better job. With such talent, of course, he had to keep his son by his side, strive to take over sooner, inherit the company, and expand it!

Father He was already envisioning a future where they worked together. His mouth stretched from ear to ear.

“No.” He Dongchen ruthlessly shattered his father’s dreams.

“Why?!” Father He was heartbroken.

He Dongchen asserted, “I want to live an ordinary life.”

With his abilities, he could do anything. Why rush to the pinnacle of life? He came to this world to eliminate the grudges of the original owner, to experience worldly affairs, temper his Dao heart, and accumulate some merit. In that case, why rush and just skim the surface?

He Dongchen flew back to Haishi gracefully under his father’s disappointed gaze.

***

The results of the monthly exams were released after the teachers at First High School worked overtime to grade them.

He Dongchen remained in first place.

Yuan Jin still held the title of perennial second.

However, Lin Zhiyuan’s name dropped to eleventh place.

It was obvious that Lin Zhiyuan’s efforts during this period didn’t redeem his previous performance. Instead, because of his overly tense emotions, his performance suffered, causing him to drop out of the top ten.

“How could this happen?” Lin Zhiyuan’s face turned pale, his hands clenched tightly together, emitting a chilling aura, like a powder keg ready to explode.

Surrounding students dared not approach, afraid of being blasted into ashes.

Seeing Lin Zhiyuan like this, Xue Qingqing couldn’t help but feel sorry for him. She tried to approach and comfort him, saying, “It’s okay, it’s just a monthly exam.”

“You don’t understand!” Lin Zhiyuan suddenly turned around, venting his anger at Xue Qingqing, “You only care about eating, drinking, and having fun all day long. Of course, you wouldn’t care!”

Xue Qingqing’s eyes turned red. She felt like her heart had been stabbed. In Lin Zhiyuan’s eyes, I’m just an incompetent student!

“Lin Zhiyuan! How could you say that to Qing Qing? Is it fun to blame others when you don’t do well?” Xue Qingqing’s friend spoke up in her defense.

Feeling somewhat remorseful, Lin Zhiyuan immediately retorted, “Then she shouldn’t have come over.” With that, he stormed off, disappearing through the door in a few steps.

Xue Qingqing tightly pressed her lips together, wanting to chase after him but unable to lift her feet.

“Just ignore him, Qing Qing!”

“Yeah, why bother approaching him…”

“…Yeah, just ignore him.”

“That’s right! Lin Zhiyuan has a terrible temper. Why don’t you find someone else to like? What about He Dongchen? He’s good at studying and cheerful…”

With He Dongchen not getting involved, the male and female leads fell apart.

Watching this scene unfold, He Yanhui, who was observing from the other world, felt a secret sense of satisfaction rising in his heart. Bound together by these two all her life, now seeing them fall apart, even some of his resentment dissipated.

Hehe.

***

“He Dongchen, I like you!”

Looking at Xue Qingqing’s stubborn face in front of him, He Dongchen remained unfazed internally.

“Sorry, I don’t like you.” With that, he passed her and left without any hesitation.

“I won’t give up!” Xue Qingqing shouted loudly from behind, as straightforward and passionate as ever. Many people mocked Xue Qingqing for her persistence, but secretly envied her boldness.

Not far away, Lin Zhiyuan, who was witnessing this scene, had a face as dark as ink. All the anger he had suppressed during this time burst forth, and he strode over to Xue Qingqing, unable to contain his fury. “Xue Qingqing, what are you doing!”

“Let go of me,” Xue Qingqing was startled by Lin Zhiyuan’s behavior and struggled to break free.

“No, Xue Qingqing, you can only like me!”

“No, I don’t like you anymore!”

The two of them argued on the school field, causing the onlookers to be greatly entertained. They became increasingly excited, running back and forth, and the crowd gradually grew larger.

Finally, Wang Peng, who hurriedly arrived after hearing the news, dragged the two of them to the office and gave them a good scolding.

In fact, First High School was very open-minded. As long as students’ relationships didn’t cross the line, they turned a blind eye. Previously, when Xue Qingqing pursued Lin Zhiyuan, Wang Peng didn’t intervene because Lin Zhiyuan remained unaffected. But now, with Xue Qingqing shifting her affections to He Dongchen, Lin Zhiyuan became jealous and angry, taking on a dominant demeanor. Wang Peng felt like he was going to vomit blood.

“What do you think this school is! Are you filming a drama? Every day it’s ‘I love you, you love him’, trying to ascend to the heavens! Call your parents, you must call your parents!”

“Teacher, my parents are out of town…” Xue Qingqing said softly, hanging her head.

“Out of town? Even if they’re on the moon, they have to come back! Xue Qingqing, your problem is the most serious. You don’t study when you come to school, you’re always thinking about love. It’s bad enough that you’re in a relationship, but you’re not even loyal! Lin Zhiyuan isn’t enough trouble for you, you want to cause trouble for He Dongchen too!?”

The math teacher beside them, holding a cup of tea, shook his head and said, “Teacher Wang, you’re wrong. Student Xue is quite loyal. She only likes the top-ranked student.”

Haha!

Several teachers laughed. Sorry, they just couldn’t hold it in.

Xue Qingqing blushed with embarrassment, wishing she could bury her head in her neck.

Lin Zhiyuan’s face darkened, and he emitted a chilling aura.

In that instant, even Wang Peng felt a bit sorry for Lin Zhiyuan. Losing the top spot and then having your admirer shift her affections must be tough on a guy.

He sighed deeply, feeling frustrated as he looked at Xue Qingqing. “What were you thinking?” Even ordinary people wouldn’t do something like this! At the very least, you should take a break before pursuing someone else. What’s the point of this seamless transition?

Xue Qingqing’s eyes darted around. She had listened to her friends’ instigation. The best way to forget about one relationship was to start another one. The best way to make your ex regret was to find someone better!

He Dongchen was handsome and wealthy. Although he didn’t flaunt it, his demeanor and attire showed his privileged background. And as for his grades, they surpassed Lin Zhiyuan’s, making him the natural choice.

Xue Qingqing had always been reckless, doing whatever she wanted without considering the consequences or others’ feelings.

In her world, there was only romance and beauty.

Wang Peng had a headache. Finally, unable to resist Xue Qingqing’s pleading, he decided to give her another chance.

The matter of calling parents was dropped.

***

“Lin Zhiyuan, stay behind,” after sending off Xue Qingqing, Wang Peng stopped Lin Zhiyuan. Looking at this student who had been a source of comfort in the past but had now changed so drastically, Wang Peng felt not only disappointed but also deeply pained.

Xue Qingqing’s mind wasn’t on studying, and if she couldn’t be persuaded to refocus, so be it. After all, this matter couldn’t be forced; everyone had to take responsibility for themselves.

But Lin Zhiyuan was a good seedling, and Wang Peng couldn’t bear to see him fall like this, sinking into the swamp of emotions and ruining himself.

“There are a few spots for exchange students at the school, and I’ve recommended you,” Wang Peng said.

Lin Zhiyuan suddenly looked up, wanting to ask why it wasn’t He Dongchen.

Wang Peng explained, “He Dongchen’s student status is still in Jinshi, not at our school.”

The son of the He family could go abroad whenever he wanted, without needing the school’s spot.

In comparison, Lin Zhiyuan came from an ordinary family, so going abroad on a government scholarship was a great opportunity. After observing for a while, Wang Peng knew that Lin Zhiyuan wasn’t in the right state of mind at the moment, and with Xue Qingqing still adding fuel to the fire, he decided to send him far away. Time could heal everything, and distance could dilute everything.

Lin Zhiyuan fell silent. Go abroad?

Xue Qingqing’s face appeared in his mind—smiling, crying, angry, playful…

Seeing him hesitate, Wang Peng administered a strong dose of medicine, “I heard that He Dongchen has had eight private tutors since childhood, is proficient in four languages, and has won numerous awards in piano and calligraphy. We ordinary people can’t compare to the educational resources he has. Now that such a good opportunity is right in front of you, you must seize it.”

Lin Zhiyuan, who was still reluctant, immediately became resolute.

Wang Peng watched as Lin Zhiyuan left with the application form, feeling a sense of hidden achievement.

***

Lin Zhiyuan was going abroad as an exchange student!

Xue Qingqing was at a loss. On the same day, she skipped class and ran to the airport, crying uncontrollably, feeling like she had lost the most important thing in her life.

When she returned, Xue Qingqing became despondent. Instead of pursuing He Dongchen, she gradually immersed herself in her studies. This made Wang Peng extremely gratified, feeling like he had saved two wayward little lambs.

If only he wasn’t scolded by his wife for being biased towards outsiders to avoid suspicion.

Sigh~

***

Regarding this miraculous development, He Dongchen found it interesting. After all, in the original plot, Lin Zhiyuan rejected this opportunity for Xue Qingqing’s sake.

“That day, you went to find the homeroom teacher, right?” He Dongchen directed his gaze towards Yuan Jin, who was sitting beside him, reviewing.

Today was the weekend, and they had arranged to study at the library, mainly for Yuan Jin to study, with He Dongchen accompanying him at the cost of his own time.

Yuan Jin was wearing a blue woolen coat, with her waist-length black hair draped smoothly down her back. She wore a pearl headband on her head, with a few strands of hair falling beside her temples, embellishing her slightly rounded profile. She appeared quiet and reserved. Perhaps not stunning, but enough to make people calm down and appreciate slowly.

Upon hearing He Dongchen’s words, Yuan Jin paused her writing and turned to look at him, her gaze candid. “Yes, it was me.”

She saw Xue Qingqing confessing to He Dongchen, and her heart skipped a beat. Xue Qingqing was fearless and bold. Just the thought of seeing her by He Dongchen’s side in the future made Yuan Jin feel extremely uncomfortable. She impulsively went to complain to her uncle.

He Dongchen raised an eyebrow, but before he could speak, Yuan Jin asked, “Do you dislike it?”

She knew that many boys liked being admired by girls, especially by pretty ones.

“Of course not, I’m even a little grateful. As you know, I don’t like being entangled by girls.”

Yuan Jin immediately remembered the class flower from the next class who had abused her power to confess over the school radio a while back. Unfortunately, that day, the school leaders happened to come down, and the class flower was advised to leave school. After transferring, she disappeared without a trace.

He Dongchen countered, “You gave up the exchange spot to Lin Zhiyuan, didn’t you?”