Chapter 2, Rival in Love

"I wonder which fairy is sitting in that car?" Du Zifeng was quite curious about the beauty sitting in the passenger seat of the car, but due to the angle, he could not see the face of the beauty in the passenger seat; he only vaguely felt that the figure seemed somewhat familiar.

"His brother-in-law is just a rich kid, what's so impressive about that?" At this moment, Du Zifeng, who was dragging Qila along, had no mood to appreciate the scenery around him. He magically produced a bottle of high-concentration liquor, then opened the cap and began to gulp it down.

Boyfriend? This... the reflection of Qilabiduzi Feng is even stronger, as if it is not Du Zifeng who has had a crush on Meina for four years, but rather her.

I am not feeling bad at all!" Du Zifeng looked up at the starry night sky, refusing to back down: "That guy, whatever his name is, I will surpass him one day. At that time, I will pilot the most powerful mech in the universe and crush his home to dust. I want to see how arrogant he can be then.

Qila turned her face away in strong rejection, while Du Zifeng kept his gaze fixed on the car door, his envy clearly visible on his face: "The latest model of the Butterfly Swallow sports car, I just saw the advertisement on TV yesterday, and I didn't expect to see the real thing today. Who is this guy?" Du Zifeng thought to himself, having no resistance to such a high-end sports car.

Suddenly, for some reason, the two people became frozen in place, which made the atmosphere somewhat awkward. Qila seemed to realize this and immediately felt a slight warmth on her face.

"Kira, Zifeng, what are you doing here?" After getting out of the car, Meina saw her two friends unexpectedly appearing before her, causing her face to flush slightly as she lowered her head in embarrassment. Then, she gently leaned towards Johnson and said, "This is Johnson, my boyfriend"

Du Zifeng was awestruck by this latest limited edition hover sports car. Like all boys, he had always been powerless against such cool and dazzling things.

Ah! With a mournful cry from Du Zifeng, he was firmly thrown to the ground by Qila with a back throw, and then lay on his back on the grass by the lakeside.

Slowly sitting up, Du Zifeng patted the dirt off his back with his hand, then gazed at the vast starry sky and let out a sigh, finally standing up slowly

As Mina stepped off the vehicle, Du Zifeng caught sight of her face, a visage that was all too familiar. Just as Du Zifeng called out her name, Qila, who had initially turned her face away, abruptly turned back and fixed her gaze intently on the pair of men and women who had just alighted.

The car door slowly rose, and sitting in the driver's seat was none other than the young master of the Human Star Domain Universal Group—Johnson. The Universal Group is one of the top 500 super corporate empires in the Human Star Domain, which is a stark contrast to a minor character like Du Zifeng.

"Baby, we have arrived, let's get out of the car." After Johnson got out, he gentlemanly walked to the other side of the car door and invited the beauty inside to step out. Du Zifeng hardly dared to blink, eagerly staring at the other side of the sports car, anxious to see what the beauty inside looked like.

Kira opened her eyes, and the first thing she saw was Du Zifeng lying on the ground. At that moment, Du Zifeng's face had turned pale and his expression was twisted in agony, and he showed no signs of life. It was evident that the gunshot had directly struck his vital point.

"Ah, what are you doing?" Turning around to see Du Zifeng's appearance, Qila was genuinely startled, because Du Zifeng usually abstained from alcohol, and his manner of drinking was certainly bound to lead to problems.

This Johnson not only possesses wealth and youth, and is handsome and charming, but also has a profound mastery of ancient martial arts and holds a pilot's license for interstellar mechas. However, his privileged family background and his own formidable strength have fostered a habit of arrogance, leading him to often look down on others.

At this moment, there were basically no people left by the artificial lake, and behind Qila, there was only Du Zifeng, who had just bid her farewell. Qila stood there in a daze; she had always possessed keen senses, with both her eyesight and hearing being exceptional. However, it was precisely because of this that Qila was even more reluctant to turn around, for she knew that the gunshot she had just heard came from across the bank, but the sound of someone falling came from behind her.

"No... nothing." Du Zifeng remained silent for a long time. He did not shake hands with Johnson, but merely managed to force a smile: "I have to go to class now, goodbye." After saying this, Du Zifeng turned around and walked directly towards the college

Watching Du Zifeng turn and leave, Qi La let out a silent sigh. Just as she was about to turn and head home, several dark shadows quietly flickered in the nearby grove.

Then, in a reflexive manner, Qila flew over to snatch the bottle from Duzi, throwing him out. She did not expect to exert such force, so at the moment Duzi fell to the ground, she felt an inexplicable tension in her heart, but it was soon replaced by a greater sense of helplessness

Thank you, Qila. For Qila, Du Zifeng has always been filled with gratitude. This girl, Hetushucomcom, has taken care of him since childhood, and every time he was bullied, it was Qila who stood up for him. In Du Zifeng's heart, Qila is like a bro, and regarding anything else, he has not given it much thought.

Du Zifeng! Qila turned around with great difficulty, but she tightly closed her eyes, not knowing whether she wanted to stop the flood of tears that had already begun or if she was afraid to confirm the identity of the person lying on the ground. Finally, Qila slowly opened her eyes, and her initial soft sobs transformed into loud wails.

Faced with Kira's sudden punch, Du Zifeng was unable to dodge in time and could only take the hit squarely. Then, as usual, he endured the pain and gave Kira a silly grin.

Alright, let's go home, it's already quite late. Looking at the people around them gradually dispersing, Qila softly said to Du Zifeng, knowing that Du Zifeng had calmed down and that her purpose for going out tonight had already been achieved

In the moment when Du Zifeng met Johnson's gaze, no matter how much of a failure he was, the blood in his heart began to boil. However, Du Zifeng had no outlet for his emotions; at this time, he could only think of Qila, as he truly wanted to find someone to whom he could confide his feelings.

Just before graduation, Du Zifeng suddenly learned that the girl he had secretly loved for four years had a boyfriend, and an exceptionally outstanding one at that. This news dealt a significant blow to him.

Hello, you must be the two good friends that Meina often mentions, right? You... are Du Zifeng, aren't you? Johnson actually knows Du Zifeng, which surprised both Qila and Du Zifeng. However, Johnson's demeanor soon made Du Zifeng feel somewhat disgusted. He forced a smile and extended his right hand, then said: "Meina often talks about you, saying that you and Tushu are a bit silly, but very interesting, and that you often take care of Meina at school."

Sigh, I know you are feeling unwell right now, but what can be done? Since Meina has found a good place for herself, it would be better for you to let go graciously; that is what a man should do. Qila gently sat down beside Du Zifeng, her face filled with compassion as she looked at him.

Du Zifeng's abnormal behavior did not escape Qila's notice; she naturally understood the state of mind Du Zifeng was in at that moment. However, Du Zifeng also attracted the attention of another person, namely Johnson, who was currently embracing Meina.

"Alright, if there's nothing else, I will take my leave. Let's get in touch when we have the time," Du Zifeng felt that the atmosphere was somewhat strange, so he was the first to bid farewell.

None of these are the main points; the real focus is that Du Zifeng has actually been secretly in love with Meina for four years. He had originally made up his mind to confess his feelings on graduation day, but unexpectedly, in this last week, things have developed to this extent.

"What are you thanking for? You are a man, I've told you many times, don't be so fussy." Seeing Du Zifeng return to his true nature, Qila, as usual, punched Du Zifeng in the chest.

Seizing the bottle of wine from Du Zifeng's hand, Qila casually threw it into the artificial lake, completely disregarding Du Zifeng, who was leaping over to snatch it back.

Qila was unusually quiet tonight; she did not tease Du Zifeng by playfully tapping his head and laughing at his daydreams as she usually did, nor did she scold him loudly for being unambitious. She simply sat quietly beside Du Zifeng and gazed at him. Suddenly, Qila felt that Du Zifeng had changed today, that he had become more like a man.

A crisp gunshot rang out just after Du Zifeng and Qila turned around, at which point Du Zifeng had only taken a few steps. After the gunshot, Qila vaguely heard a commotion behind him, sensing that someone had likely fallen to the ground

What Du Zifeng remembers most vividly is when Johnson was in the driver's seat, the prince in the eyes of the vast majority of girls turned around and gave Du Zifeng a meaningful glance. That kind of gaze could only be understood by Du Zifeng; it was the victor flaunting before the vanquished, and at the same time, it was a form of provocation

Meina is another friend of Du Zifeng besides Qila. Meina and Qila are jointly known as the twin flowers of St. George College, but the personality differences between these twin flowers are indeed vast. One is a thorny rose that no one dares to pick, while the other is a vividly blooming pink rose

The red car body prominently displays its owner's flamboyant personality. This is a newly released limited edition model, and the powertrain alone is worth more than a decade's savings of Du Zifeng's parents. It goes without saying that this sports car must belong to some young nobleman, and perhaps there is also a beautiful woman seated inside, as luxury cars and beautiful women have always been the playthings of the wealthy.

On the day of the graduation ceremony, Du Zifeng watched as Meina was embraced by Johnson and then drove away in a cloud of dust. In that moment, it felt as if this woman had forever been severed from his world

Du Zifeng's life was filled with such fighting spirit for the first time, and this declaration was not shouted loudly, but rather roared towards the sky, as if he wanted the entire universe to hear his words

Pulled forcibly by Du Zifeng to the artificial lake in the city center, surrounded by young couples in pairs, Qila's hand was continuously held by Du Zifeng. She felt quite uncomfortable but was reluctant to break free. As Qila watched the couples around her embracing and kissing, even engaging in indecent acts in public, she felt her face flush for the first time.