Chapter 368 (1/2)

A Slight Mishap

Zhao Youyue and Su Li certainly did not expect things to take such an unexpected turn!

This seemed unrelated to the girls, but Shi Jingnian had burnt himself because he was messing around with fire, and his fickle heart had caused all this to happen…

If only he had never messed with Lu Xue, he could still be writing on Lin Shiya’s behalf, but there was no point mulling over things, now.

There was a saying that “personality determined fate.” Shi Jingnian only reaped what he sowed. Obviously, Zhao Youyue was responsible for his behavior too. If Zhao Youyue had not provoked Shi Jingnian’s interest towards “rich lady types,” he certainly would not have messed with Lu Xue.

Zhao Youyue was the siren that had led his ship to its demise. Perhaps when she acquired the iconic character cards, she would also absorb the “main protagonist’s halo,” and of course, bring success to that particular literary work.

Whenever she possessed a character, she would take charge of the plot, while the corresponding author experiences an explosion of inspirations. As a result, the character would come to life beneath their pens. If the author was mediocre, to begin with, she would turn them into something world-class.

Zhao Youyue and the authors had a mutually beneficial link.

As for a weirdo like Shi Jingnian, he did not want success; he just wanted to be at peace with his harem. Unfortunately, as “Bakuman” grew more successful, his aura was vacuumed away, so those cute girls started leaving him, one after the other.

Even though Shi Jingnian was typically aloof, Lin Shiya’s ending of the relationship had struck him hard. He did not ask her to stay, as he knew that he would only make her unhappy. Even though Lin Shiya was no longer his girlfriend; he still hoped she could be happy for the rest of her life.

Shi Jingnian would also choose to let Lu Xue go if her family does not agree to let them both be in a romantic relationship. He knew Lu Xue could be unreasonable at times, but she was extremely filial to her parents, and he did not want to make things difficult for Lu Xue.

Zhao Youyue was the only girl that Shi Jingnian could not see through, but Zhao Youyue was clearly not interested in him, so he would not bother her. If Zhao Youyue ever came up to him, he would definitely do it. As long as he makes Zhao Youyue happier, everything that he did would gain meaning.

He would not ask for any return favors; it would be his greatest honor to be of service to these beautiful ladies.

Both of them had their last meal as a couple. Lin Shiya was crying all the while, but Shi Jingnian was still at his usual attitude, bringing up jokes in hopes of cheering her up. He stated that even though they were no longer a couple, she could always find him for help, and he would gladly offer his assistance. He could even go as far as to become her backup lover.

His attitude only made Lin Shiya feel worse.

“This was all my fault; I will take full responsibility. I was the one who pulled the strings; I forced you into this,” Shi Jingnian said with a smile on his handsome face. Even the curses of netizens could not affect his emotions.

That’s correct; those affected readers hated him so much they wanted him dead, but when they heard that his “Bakuman” was truly interesting, they could not help but start reading anyway…

Those who could affect the emotions of Shi Jingnian were girls like Lin Shiya.

“You don’t have to do this; it was all my selfish vanity! I don’t love you at all; I only stayed by your side so that I could use your talents, I’m just a bad person!” Lin Shiya gushed, being her harshest critic.

“Bad people aren’t as honest as you are. I really hope that you can be worse, and use me for the rest of your life.” Shi Jingnian smiled bitterly.

Lin Shiya remained silent, because she had already decided to let go of the past; it was time to wake up from her dreams!

Lin Shiya’s mind wandered around as she exited the store with him, she just wanted to be as far away from Shi Jingnian as she could, and hoped that he would just leave her alone.

She did not even notice a truck speeding towards her as she started crossing the road.

Without a microsecond to spare, Shi Jingnian dove in and shoved Lin Shiya away from harm. He had little regard for his own life, and was unafraid of death. Even though Lin Shiya was not in a relationship with him anymore, he still chose to save her…