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Chapter 644: Chapter 277 Showdown Moment
Su Huai had actually planned to personally escort Gu out, considering the distance wasn’t far.
But upon reaching the basement, Gu Jiuyue got into her own car.
"You go back to work, I know you’re busy, I can get home on my own."
As she waved, she lifted her right hand, moving her fingers like a beckoning cat, the gesture both cute and charming.
Su Huai knew she wasn’t the kind of person who said one thing while feeling another, so he didn’t insist and bid her farewell cheerfully.
"Alright then, get some good rest, and don’t forget your practice tomorrow morning."
"Mhm!" Gu nodded gently, earnestly advising, "You shouldn’t stay up every night either, work is never-ending, you’re more sensible than I am, I trust you to balance life and career well."
Yo, really?
Who would’ve thought such a rich girl had a virtuous core?
Just look at the way she talks, giving so much face to a man.
"Roger that!"
Su Huai happily saluted and watched as Wu drove the car away.
Gu’s visit, far from being a hindrance, had only boosted Su Huai’s fighting spirit even more; he felt incredibly comfortable in this state.
So, yeah, a good girl can bring benefits to a man that will keep multiplying over the next several decades into a "fortune" that flourishes for a lifetime.
On the other hand, the negative influence a drama queen can have on a man may not ruin three generations as the saying goes, but it can certainly slow down progress.
When guys are young, they might not notice the impact, caught up in the beauty, indulgence, and thrill without getting tired. But over time, a price inevitably has to be paid.
Su Huai had paid that price himself, and it had left a deep impression on him.
Of course, Chen Nuanhan wasn’t the unreasonable drama queen type, nor did she have any intention of taking money from him. Otherwise, he would’ve been even worse off.
Later on, he didn’t hate Chen Nuanhan as much, having observed how some streamers and internet celebrities played men.
Use them and toss them aside, stop donating and block them; that was the nicer side of things.
Straddling multiple relationships, keeping status with everyone uncertain, was considered normal.
Sucking them dry, destroying other people’s families and fragging the relationships among colleagues and brothers, was commonplace.
Stuff more disgusting than that couldn’t even be discussed, casually mention an example and you’d get censored.
And then what’s even more incredible?
In the streaming circle, the dirty is extremely dirty, the promiscuity extreme, but the pure are also extremely pure.
Su Huai even knew a couple of 30-something old virgins, socially anxious, every blind date was like torture.
So at one point, he seriously considered going back to Daqing to marry a reclusive singing streamer; they made good money, had little trouble and only required emotional investment.
Those good girls were kept under strict control at home during schooling, went straight to streaming for years after graduating without leaving the house, isolated and geeky. By the age of 30, driven mad by family pressure, but completely mismatched in a small city.
Just be a reliable person, understand her work, sincerely know life, and you could marry her without spending a dime. 𝖓𝔬𝖛𝔭𝔲𝖇.𝔠𝔬𝖒
Eventually, schemes specifically targeting female streamers even arose—"pig butchering scams", thriving in hazy fire.
Su Huai, mingling in that magical yet chaotic world, gradually understood the dual nature of things. It was inevitably frustrating, but he managed not to become extreme.
The more extreme, the more exhausted one lives; now, he just wanted to enjoy an elevated life.
So... Chen Nuanhan, when exactly are you going to formally apologize to me?
Gou Huai glanced at the latest message she sent, which read: "Holy crap, your company is so cool! Are you really charging into the first tier? You’ve got guts to snatch chestnuts from the fire!"
Damn, her attitude is getting more and more normal, so the situation is getting weirder and weirder.
After some thought, Su Huai decided to invite her out for a little showdown, replying, "I can’t go on, can’t go on, been turning non-stop for two days and a night, so tired I can’t lift my arms... I’m planning to take a bath later, wanna come out for a drink with me?"
Northeasterners love their baths. The infrastructure at the school was horrendous; with winter upon them, Chen Nuanhan probably hadn’t had a proper bath in a long time. Using this to lure her would surely work.
However, Chen Nuanhan robustly retorted: "What do you plan to make me drink? It can’t possibly be alcohol, can it?"
Damn, that’s not right...
Gou Huai vehemently denied: "Drink whatever you want, what’s it got to do with me? I’m just lacking company, come or don’t!"
But even playing hard to get didn’t work; Chen Nuanhan decisively replied: "Not going!"
Not only that, she’d already sorted out the "backup plan" for Su Huai.
"Look, go find Yan Mengqing, she’s enthusiastic and has a big appetite, can accommodate anything. I have to do homework, kneel and be dismissed!"
Shoot!
This woman was clearly ready for a long siege, otherwise, it would’ve been a sure catch every time!
Su Huai rubbed his temples, realizing things were not going to be easy.
Chen Nuanhan was whimsical, emotional, yet steadfast at heart.
She kept her distance without breaching boundaries, sent messages when she needed to, shared her life, but wouldn’t bite at any bait Gou Huai scattered, focusing on playing the long game of non-demanding companionship.
Isn’t this just a joke?
Could Chen Nuanhan ever be the type to willingly admit defeat?
Su Huai instantly realized, he could forget about her Favorability Rating—it wasn’t going up, nor down, stuck at 90.
Unless he officially entered a relationship with her—psh!
I’m not short of one girl!
Luckily for him, both Gu and Yuyu’s Favorability Ratings were at their peak, always a chance to hit that 100 mark, so Su Huai really wasn’t in a hurry.
Hm, after wrapping up today, time to invite my well-behaved daughter out for a chat...
Before heading upstairs, Su Huai deliberately detoured to the 5th floor and saw the lights in her streaming room were bright. He observed her condition through the window.
Yep, her enthusiasm remained as high as ever, with a clear improvement in control, and most importantly, her authoritative air really began taking shape.
