Max Level Return—I'll Protect That Fragile One

You Mingyue subconsciously wanted to nod, but then heard You Jiaoyang say, ”When it comes to Chu Zimu, do you truly love him, or is it a deliberate revenge against Xu Xingguang?”

You Mingyue’s delicate face darkened, her eyes sharp and piercing, like a small hedgehog suddenly bristling. ”You Jiaoyang, what do you mean by that?”

You Jiaoyang gazed calmly at his blood-related closest sister, saying, ”You’ve been attentive to Xu Xingguang since you were young, starting from middle school. You saved money to buy the dresses Xu Xingguang wore, and when money was tight, you bought cheap replicas online.”

”You secretly kept track of who Xu Xingguang befriended, and soon enough, you would be mingling with her friends too.”

”When Xu Xingguang published a novel, you were among the first to rush to the bookstore and buy it.”

After saying this, You Jiaoyang admitted with a peculiar expression, ”When I noticed how concerned you were with Xu Xingguang, I even entertained the absurd idea that perhaps you had a secret crush on her.”

Upon hearing this, You Mingyue couldn’t help but show a disgusted expression.

A crush on Xu Xingguang?

How repulsive, how could she possibly have a crush on someone as insincere as Xu Xingguang?

”Until the Lantern Festival in the year Xu Xingguang became a vegetable, when our family of three went to Huang’an Temple to offer incense and pray, I accidentally saw the wish ribbon you hung on the wishing tree, and only then did I understand what you were thinking.”

You Mingyue’s expression changed drastically upon hearing this.

Her delicate face went pale, subconsciously biting her soft lower lip. ”What did you see?”

You Jiaoyang fell silent, speaking in a complex tone, ”I saw what was written on your wish ribbon. You didn’t wish for success in exams, nor for health; you wished for Xu Xingguang never to wake up.”

”It wasn’t until that day that I realized the depth of malice you held toward Xu Xingguang.”

You Mingyue subconsciously grasped the fabric of her skirt.

You Jiaoyang continued, ”So later, when Uncle Xu proposed to marry Mom and hoped we would move into the Xu Family home, you couldn’t have been happier.”

”Your happiness wasn’t because Mom found a companion; you were thrilled to openly move into the Xu Family home, occupy Xu Xingguang’s room, use all of her belongings, and even try to take away Xu Xingguang’s father’s affection.”

”Ming Yue, am I wrong in accusing you?”

You Jiaoyang sitting here and openly discussing this with You Mingyue clearly indicated his belief that You Mingyue was indeed a jealous person.

”You’re envious of Xu Xingguang, so you desire everything she has. Chu Zimu once pursued Xu Xingguang but was rejected by her. Now that Xu Xingguang has nothing, do you think winning Chu Zimu’s affection will make Xu Xingguang envious of you?”

”Silly girl.” You Jiaoyang affectionately patted You Mingyue’s head, saying with compassion and reluctance, ”Don’t mistreat your life for anyone.”

Her most despicable side exposed and dissected by You Jiaoyang, You Mingyue felt both embarrassed and angry.

You Mingyue couldn’t listen to the heartfelt advice from You Jiaoyang.

She suddenly knocked away You Jiaoyang’s hand, raised her head, and said defiantly, ”I hate her, I’m jealous of her, because she’s so unlikeable! Wherever she is, no one ever notices me!”

”Do you remember? At the New Year’s Eve party in eighth grade, I dressed beautifully, sitting on stage playing the piano. At that moment, everyone was mesmerized by me. But the moment Xu Xingguang walked out from backstage in her performance outfit, everyone forgot I existed and showered her with exaggerated praises!”

”Do you understand the feeling of being dazzling, yet the moment someone else appears, you instantly become the background?”

You Jiaoyang hesitated, unsure of how to comfort You Mingyue.

Girls often engage in competition, while boys usually have a peculiar confidence. Growing up, You Jiaoyang also met more outstanding and dazzling boys but never felt jealous of them.

His thoughts were to surpass and defeat them.

However, You Mingyue’s thoughts were to destroy Xu Xingguang.

You Jiaoyang shook his head with a complicated expression, ”You have such a strong sense of jealousy. Silly girl, the world is so big, many women are better than Xu Xingguang. Are you going to be jealous of them all? Aren’t you tired of living like this?”

He felt weary for You Mingyue.

But You Mingyue said, ”Their excellence has nothing to do with me. Xu Xingguang, she’s the bane of my existence, always haunting me!”

You Mingyue lost her patience. ”If you’re going to keep lecturing, then leave. I need to put on my makeup.”