Chapter 193 - On The West Lake (1/2)

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

The fight would take place on August 15th, right in the middle of the school summer break when West Lake was usually packed with tourists from all over China.

Lin City was one of the oldest cities in China and was rich in history and culture. Many famous people in history were either from or have lived in this city. It was well-known throughout history for its riches and opulence, so much so that it was often called the heaven on earth. Lin Zhou was also well known for its beautiful girls and tourist attractions. People all over China flocked to Lin City to take a stroll along the West Lake while appreciating its beauty and rich history.

Jiang Churan walked along the sh.o.r.eline of the West Lake. She was wearing a t-s.h.i.+rt with some printed slogan on it and a pair of loose-fit jeans. She wore her hair long and was wearing a pair of colorful sandals on her feet. She looked gorgeous but also approachable like a girl next door.

Ever since Jiang Churan graduated high school, not only did she look more attractive than before, but her brows also seemed to have locked in a permanent frown, giving her look a bit more artistic and wistful touch. Many pedestrians turned their heads around to look at this girl after they had pa.s.sed her.

“Ran Ran, what are you thinking? Are you thinking about that jerk again?” A coquettish girl asked airily. She was Zhang Yumeng.

“No.” Jiang Churan answered as she squeezed out a smile.

“Bulls.h.i.+t. Ever since that banquet at the Tian Shen restaurant, you have never smiled once.” Zhang Yumeng flung back at her. “What’s wrong with Li Yichen? He has been chasing you for over half a year. He is not ugly you know and he is also from a decent family. What else do you want from a man? He had been quite committed to you, I think he really cares about you!

“As for that Chen Fan… Humph! What is so good about him anyways? We haven’t seen him ever since winter break. Our teacher told us that he was on a long vacation, bulls.h.i.+t! he didn’t even attend the national university entrance exam. I think he never liked anyone of us, and neither did he care about us.” Zhang Yumeng murmured to herself.

Despite her castigation, her voice was turned down a notch. It was evident that she was afraid of Chen Fan.

What she saw during last semester at the Tian Shen Hotel had shaken her. She witnessed all the top dogs of Jiang Bei treated Chen Fan with the uttermost respect. An under twenty year old boy rose to power and claimed Jiang Bei region’s seat of power. Such a development was so unthinkable, that she felt she was reading a web novel.

By now, despite her loathing toward Chen Fan, she scarcely dared to trash him publicly.

“Maybe he is too busy, after all, at his level, he must have a lot of business to deal with.” Jiang Churan defended the boy, however, she didn’t sound too confident.

Her friend’s words had taken the wind out of her sails.

Jiang Churan lived at the foothill of the Yun Wu Mountain, and rumor had it that Master Chen lived in the mansion sitting atop the mountain at the end of the mountain path. She had thought of hiking up to the top and visiting Chen Fan, but try as she might, she always gave up as soon as she reached the halfway point.

She was confused by her own feelings toward Chen Fan. Was it love, hate, envy, indignation or disbelief? Was it all of them or none of them? These feelings had been festering inside of Jiang Churan, slowly wreaking havoc in her mind. However talented and outstanding Li Yichen was, he couldn’t compare with Chen Fan. In her mind’s eye, she saw Chen Fan in a glorified image, and Li Yichen was nothing but an ordinary boy.

“That’s enough brooding, just relax! We are here on vacation.” Zhang Yumeng tugged Jiang Churan’s arm and said.

This vacation was their high school grade trip. Zhang Yumeng and many other good friends of Jiang Churan were traveling together. A short distance away, a girl with a tall and fit body, as well as a face of an angel waved at them and shouted out: “Ran Ran, Meng Meng, come join me on the yacht!”

The girl was none other than Xu Rongfei. Although what happened between the three and Chen Fan had strained their relations.h.i.+p, time had eventually made them come together and became friends again.

“Fei Fei is calling us. Let’s move!” Zhang Yumeng tugged Jiang Churan’s arm one more time and ran toward the yacht. Jiang Churan quickly caught up with her.

“What are you two talking about back there?” Xu Rongfei pouted as she asked annoyedly.

“Of course we are talking about your hero, your prince charming, your love of life: Chen Fan! Be careful, I think Ran Ran also has a crush on him.” Zhang Yumeng smirked mischievously.

The thought of Chen Fan seemed to have disheartened Xu Rongfei.

“I haven’t seen Brother Chen Fan for more than half a year, I really miss him.”

“Last time I saw him was during the Spring Festival. I have asked my father where he had gone, he told me that he had gone to work for the military, away from the mansion in the Yun Wu Mountain. Right now only Third Lord Wei can get in and out of the mansion to retrieve the Spirit Water every day.”

Even as Xu Rongfei talk about Chen Fan, the corner of her eyes turned red as if she was about to cry.

“What two silly girls.” Zhang Yumeng was not sure what to say except for lamenting helplessly.

She never liked Chen Fan ever since the first time she laid her eyes on him. However, as fate would have it, both of her BFFs fell in love with Chen Fan so helplessly, that she could only glare at the two.

“Stop it, you. I don’t have a crush on him.” Jiang Churan gave Xu Rongfei a panicked glance and then flicked a hot glare at Zhang Yumeng. Here was another problem she had with Chen Fan: she felt guilty for liking her best friend’s romance target.

“That’s fine. Brother Chen Fan is so charming, I wager there would be more girls who would fall for him. I don’t mind sharing.” Xu Rongfei covered her mouth to stifle a giggle. Jiang Churan blushed and raised her tiny fist threatening to punch her best friend for making fun of her.

The three girls laughed and joked with each other by the sh.o.r.e of the West Lake, rendering the already beautiful scenery even more attention-grabbing.

After a while, the girls went on a yacht to enjoy the scenery of the West Lake up close.

There were ten most famous tourist attractions around the West Lake called the ten views of the West Lake: Spring Dawn at Su Causeway, Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake, Sunset glow at Leifeng paG.o.da, Evening bell at Nanping Hill, Three pools mirroring the moon… The yacht was to take the girls to all ten of the scenic spots to let them fully appreciate the beauty of the West Lake.

However, halfway through their tour, the yacht was pulled over by someone.

“Sorry, this section of the lake is close off today. Please head back.” A man in a black suit blocked the waterway and pulled over many tourist yachts.

“Who are you guys? Why don’t you let us pa.s.s?”