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Chapter 594: Chapter 259 Of Course Adults Should
People have different joys and sorrows.
The happier Gu was, the more miserable Old Chen felt.
There’s nothing more painful in this world than watching the guy you like show affection to another girl, especially when you can’t oppose it or even show your feelings.
What’s even more painful is that—in front of a girl like Jiuyue, you can’t even find any reasons to console yourself.
I’m prettier than her, I’m more considerate than her, I can help Su Huai better... Bullshit, nonsense, absurd.
The usual self-consolation that ordinary girls rely on doesn’t work at all when facing Gu Jiuyue.
Chen Nuanhan couldn’t find any aspect where she truly excelled over her, and the more she compared, the more desperate she became.
And the reason why she still maintained her last bit of pride was partly because of her natural stubbornness, and partly because of Gu Jiuyue’s health.
Without either of these factors, if Jiuyue were even slightly healthier, Chen Nuanhan wouldn’t be able to bear the pressure she’s facing now.
But even if she managed to hold on for now, what would it change?
Chen Nuanhan was lost in thought, without jealousy or envy, just endless confusion.
She had fallen into an extreme emotional state again, only this time, it was a very novel feeling.
Feeling distressed, Shu Shengnan pressed herself against Chen from behind the chair, gently wrapping her arms around her and softly whispered in her ear, "They’re just friends, don’t lose heart, don’t give up, I’m more and more convinced that they won’t last..."
Chen Nuanhan’s heart warmed up. What a thoughtful sister!
She raised her hand and gently patted Shu Shengnan’s hand, nodding and saying, "Ok, I got it."
Old Chen was reinvigorated and turned back into Chen.
Meanwhile, Wang Siming looked incredulous, pointing at Su Huai and cursing, "You idiot... aren’t you going to strike while the iron’s hot and seal the deal? I’m so fucking done with you!"
Su Huai was not polite to him, nor did he have any intention of being polite to Su Huai.
They clashed, sure, but they were more or less on equal footing, and it seemed their tumultuous relationship could carry on.
Zhang Xiaomeng smiled and chimed in, "Young Master Huai, is your family against you dating early?"
This was a clever thing to say.
It implicitly pushed things along, flattering Jiuyue while being discreet enough not to offend Su Huai.
A pretty girl making a joke doesn’t get much backlash.
Su Huai really didn’t take it seriously, but laughed as he sent Mr. Wang back with a retort, "What do you know! You, a person who showers female streamers with money everyday—pure love sewer sediment, you’re qualified to lecture me on love?"
He was truly vicious, and in an instant, he had shut Wang down again.
"You you you... Fuck! Dumbass!"
Cursing like this meant you were out of options, and without impact, it didn’t hurt. Everyone just laughed it off, no one taking it seriously.
Except for Gu.
She clearly was not pleased, frowning at Wealthiest Wang, "What’s the matter with you? You spent so many years at a private school abroad, where did all that education go?"
Wang Siming immediately caved, muttering, "This is how boys talk with each other..."
Seeing there was no softening in Jiuyue’s gaze, he had no choice but to raise his hands in a gesture of surrender, completely giving in.
"Alright alright, it’s my fault. I have a foul mouth. Goddess, can you forgive me?"
Only then did Gu turn her head away, no longer paying attention to him.
"Wow..."
A buzz of soft exclamations came from around, everyone a bit dumbfounded by the scene.
In the distance, students couldn’t help but discuss amongst themselves.
"What exactly does Goddess Yue’s family do? Even Principal Wang is so afraid of her..."
"That’s badass, my sister!"
"I thought Goddess Yue’s family was just wealthy, but it seems they’re actually super rich!"
"Not just wealthy, but noble too!"
They weren’t wrong in their thinking; although Old Gu’s personal wealth might not be more than Wealthiest Wang’s, as an investor, the standing of Gu Corporation was clearly above Yida.
Plus, among the heirs of the wealthy class, who’s superior and who’s inferior isn’t determined solely by family wealth.
In front of Jiuyue, Mr. Wang was just a little Wang.
Gou Huai smiled as he watched Wang Siming sulk, and only after he softened did he strike another blow.
"Just apologizing and that’s it? Not offering a few drinks as compensation? Where’s the sincerity?"
Wang Siming was shaking with anger and then began to deeply question himself: Why the hell did I come here? To ask for trouble?!
He took a deep breath, pinched his nose, and downed a glass of punishment liquor, glaring at Su Huai afterwards, "Happy now?"
"Why are you asking me?" Gou Huai turned away, disavowing knowledge of the whole thing, and with a raised eyebrow toward Jiuyue, said, "You need to satisfy Gugu."
Poor Wang was utterly played with, filling his glass again with a thud thud thud, "Fine fine fine, you’re incredible, the last drink, then I’m leaving!"
Then, as soon as he finished his drink, Gou Huai immediately wrapped his arm around him and spoke sweetly.
"Come on, why leave? We’re just messing with you, can’t you tell? Alright, alright, eat some skewers to sober up. When they’ve had about enough to drink and you have something to discuss, I guarantee I’ll cooperate."
Mr. Wang, who’d lifted his butt, involuntarily sat back down. He was here on a mission today; how could he just leave like that?
Still, he wouldn’t admit it out loud. After half-heartedly sitting down, he grumbled, "What business could I have? I came all the way here out of goodwill for your birthday, and you treat me like shit... not taking me seriously as a friend..."
"How could that be?"
Gou Huai put on an exaggerated expression of being wrongly accused: "I’m so grateful. If I didn’t consider you a friend, would I be so casual with you?"
You could be a bit less casual with me, though!
Mr. Wang, tormented beyond end, viciously devoured a lamb skewer.
Despite being so much older than Su Huai, his ability to handle situations was far inferior, and he was completely at Gou Huai’s mercy.
It was right then, that girl Circle Circle finally arrived.
She wore large sunglasses, a cap sat on her head, and she climbed upstairs alone.
