aircannonsinc Chapter 490 You're Not Ugly at All
Chapter 490 You're Not Ugly at All
A brief silence hung between the two, broken only by the indistinct chatter of other diners and the crackling of fire in the kitchen.
Ye Fan took a deep breath, met her gaze that seemed to pierce through him, and shook his head with unusual seriousness.
His voice was deep and clear, carrying an undeniable sincerity: "No, you're not ugly at all."
He paused, his gaze falling honestly on her face, as if trying to see beyond the carefully drawn "freckles" and "mole" to the essence beneath: "On the contrary, you are beautiful. If it weren't for these..."
He didn't specify, but gestured with his eyes towards her forehead and cheek: "I dare say, you are absolutely the most beautiful girl at Nanjing University. Those who think you're ugly are truly blind, or have ugly hearts!"
Ye Fan was not entirely lying.
Xian Zuling's facial features were exceptionally beautiful—a delicate nose, full lips, and especially those eyes that, even with tears in their eyes, remained as clear as mountain spring water.
However, those deliberately created "flaws" are too conspicuous, like a pearl covered in dust, making it easy for someone who only glances at it to be misled by appearances and overlook the amazing brilliance beneath.
But Ye Fan could see it, and genuinely believed it.
This unexpected yet resolute evaluation, like a warm and intense light, unexpectedly pierced the thick wall of ice that Xianzu Ling had built in his heart.
She had been trying hard to maintain a calm expression, but finally she couldn't hold it in any longer.
The tears that had been building up for so long burst forth like a broken string of pearls, rolling down in large drops and splashing into the bowl of rice noodle soup in front of her, which had already cooled down, creating small ripples.
This was the third time she had been deeply moved by Ye Fan.
A complex mix of emotions surged within me—a powerful surge of warmth from being understood and cherished; a long-standing sense of grievance and bitterness from bearing the label of "ugly"; and an indescribable, almost panicked feeling.
Ye Fan, you're awful!
Why are you so good to me?
Why do you always manage to so easily touch my most vulnerable spot?
I completely lost control of myself... She tried in vain to wipe away the torrent of tears with the back of her hand, but she couldn't dry them no matter what she did.
Ye Fan looked at the girl crying her eyes out and felt a deep sense of helplessness.
I'm just telling the absolute truth...
He really couldn't understand why a woman's tears were like a flood that had been released.
She's too easily moved and too sentimental.
He was especially afraid of girls crying in front of him in public. If others saw it, especially if those two guys came back, they would definitely think that he had bullied her!
What's more, it was in this Hunan rice noodle shop that held so many special memories for the two of them.
He hurriedly grabbed a few tissues and handed them over, his voice tinged with a coaxing tone: "Hey, hey, don't cry anymore, or this bowl of noodles will really turn into salty soup..."
Xian Zuling didn't immediately take the tissue; she just kept her head down, her shoulders still trembling, letting the tears flow silently.
Above the small table, the steam was no longer from the food, but from a more humid and complex emotional atmosphere.
......
For the next few days, Xian Zuling and Su Luming insisted on bringing Ye Fan breakfast every day.
A week passed, and Ye Fan's foot was completely healed.
With the cast on his foot finally removed, Ye Fan, feeling grounded again, immediately sprang into action and threw himself into even more intense work.
However, just as he was engrossed in company affairs and "studies," an unexpected online storm was quietly sweeping in from his center.
The trigger was his dramatic sparring match with the vice president, Tang Hao, at the martial arts club's recruitment event some time ago!
An unknown "enthusiastic" member uploaded the entire video (especially capturing Ye Fan's seemingly casual yet precise and efficient blocking and counterattacks) to the campus super topic on the Weiming App.
It initially spread only within a small circle, but thanks to the sensational headline "Freshman KOs Martial Arts Club Vice President" and the strikingly contrasting visuals (Ye Fan's composure vs. Tang Hao's shock).
This video exploded like a drop of water thrown into hot oil, with likes, comments, and shares soaring exponentially, firmly securing the top spot on Weiming's local trending list!
Once the hype starts, it's like opening Pandora's box.
Soon, some "archaeology enthusiasts" and "tech-savvy" netizens began to dig deep into Ye Fan's "dark history" or "glorious deeds".
Like hunting dogs with a keen sense of smell, they dug up and organized scattered images of Ye Fan from official school reports, local news, and even casual snapshots taken by classmates.
What's even more amazing is that a highly entertaining content creator meticulously edited these materials, added eye-catching subtitles and catchy background music, and produced a series of short videos called "Ye Fan's Wonderful Adventure," keeping his promise to update one episode every day!
Episode 1: Outside the College Entrance Examination Hall.
Scene: Under the blazing sun, anxious parents crowded outside the police cordon. A tall, upright boy in a simple white T-shirt was the first to walk confidently out of the examination room, looking as relaxed as if he had just strolled through the park.
Reporter (microphone right in face): "Hi student! How come you came out so quickly? Have you finished all the questions?"
Ye Fan (one hand in his pocket, a slightly smug smile on his face): "What can I do? I have long legs, so I walk fast. The questions? They're alright."
Reporter (undeterred): "So, how do you feel about your exam results? Are you confident?"
Ye Fan (shoving his other hand into his pocket, slightly raising his chin, his eyes looking down at him): "Hands in pockets, don't know what an opponent is."
After saying that, he left the camera with a dashing silhouette.
This interview, brimming with "sweet confidence," instantly made countless netizens who were seeing Ye Fan for the first time burst into laughter, and the comment section was filled with a sea of joy:
"Hahaha, what kind of young man is this?"
"Dude, I won't watch the world of showing off without you!"
"That was a perfect show of bravado, I give it full marks!"
"Hands in pockets? I bet you don't know how low your score is (doge)!"
Just as the comments section was filled with various memes, jokes, and even mocking his "ignorance of his own limitations," the second episode was released on time: the day the college entrance exam results were released!
Scene: News broadcast from Nanzhou TV station; the host speaks clearly and can't hide his excitement.
"Now for an exciting announcement! We warmly congratulate Ye Fan from Nanzhou No. 1 High School for achieving the top score in the 2014 National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) for science subjects, with a total score of 742: 142 in Chinese, 150 in Mathematics, 149 in English, and 301 in Science. This is the best result our province has achieved in nearly twenty years..."