Chapter 34 The Male Demon: That Scumbag Man Still Trying to Seduce Her After Their Breakup. ...

It was almost 11 o'clock when I got back to the dormitory.

Jiang Chuyu kicked off her shoes and collapsed onto the bed, too lazy to even remove her makeup.

She hates social interactions, hates all interpersonal relationships that require wearing a mask, and hates even more the kind of situation where you have to fight tooth and nail to get a chance to survive and gain recognition.

How can people be so tired?

Since we're all going to die anyway, wouldn't it be better to just bury us and be done with it all at once?

Ms. Ye Wenjie, I miss you very much on Earth.

Jiang Chuyu's mind was blank; she didn't want to think about anything except Ms. Ye Wenjie.

Just then, my phone vibrated. It was a message from Jiang Shan: "You did very well today. Mom will transfer some money to buy you some decent clothes. Dress up nicely for your next date with Li Sen."

A transfer notification popped up immediately afterward.

Five hundred thousand!

Jiang Chuyu stared at the number, her eyes brightening as if a dying fish had been thrown back into the water and come back to life.

She quickly clicked to receive the payment, then let out a long sigh of relief, finally relaxing completely.

A few cold, hard numbers could bring her unprecedented warmth.

Money is a wonderful thing.

I love it so much!

Jiang Chuyu deposited the money into her personal account and rested for a few minutes.

Lin Yun came in from the balcony, her wet hair still dripping. "Chu Yu, I just saw Li Sen drive you back. You two?"

Jiang Chuyu turned over, buried her face in the pillow, and answered in a muffled voice, "Mmm."

"Hmm, what does that mean?" Caiyan poked her head out from the bed.

Jiang Chuyu sat up and rubbed her temples.

"Well, it means we're already together," she replied briefly, then changed the subject, "By the way, Li Sen would like to invite you two to dinner. When are you free?"

The dormitory was silent for two seconds, then erupted in screams.

"Wait! You two are together?" Caiyan's eyes widened. "When did this happen? How come we didn't hear a thing!"

"Today," Jiang Chuyu said calmly.

"Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! Li Sen is a top student in the finance department. For someone as lazy as you who can't even be bothered to go downstairs to get takeout, being with him is like your ancestors' graves are emitting auspicious smoke!" Lin Yun waved her arms exaggeratedly.

Shi Qing also laughed and said, "Congratulations! Li Sen is a typical guiding lover. When you're with him, he can help you grow together."

“Exactly!” Caiyan nodded frantically in agreement. “Gu Zeming is hard to win over, and Lin Jiashu is too immature. Compared to them, Li Sen is definitely the most suitable for you!”

Jiang Chuyu smiled but didn't reply.

She knew she should be happy; Li Sen was indeed the perfect boyfriend in everyone's eyes—from a wealthy family, gentle and refined, with a promising future.

But can someone like her, who is riddled with illnesses, really stay with Li Sen for the long term?

She had heard a secret about a wealthy family in Beijing's elite circles before.

A wealthy man married a highly talented woman against his family's wishes. Later, the woman was driven mad by the various rules of the wealthy family and was eventually cruelly abandoned by the man, dying a tragic death.

Jiang Chuyu still feels lingering fear whenever she thinks about this.

Rather than marrying into a wealthy family, running away with the money and lying low is the right solution.

Although she felt very sorry for Li Sen, she had wronged more than just this one man. If she had to take responsibility for each of them, even tearing her into eight pieces wouldn't be enough.

Therefore, before she graduates and gets the opportunity to go abroad, out of professional ethics and a little conscience, she will try her best to play the role of Li Sen's girlfriend, treat him well, and love him sincerely.

Jiang Chuyu may not be good at much else, but she's the best at loving people.

After figuring it out, she suddenly felt that the future was bright.

After some discussion, the roommates finally decided to have dinner on Friday night.

Jiang Chuyu sent a message to Li Sen, then turned off her phone.

After quickly removing her makeup and washing up, she climbed into bed.

The phone screen lit up in the darkness; it was a goodnight message from Li Sen.

She replied with a cute emoji, then opened another chat window.

After a brief pause, I finally clicked to select "Exit location sharing".

Almost immediately, the phone vibrated.

[Add it back.]

Three concise yet imposing words.

Jiang Chuyu stared at the message for a few seconds, then threw her phone aside, pulled the blanket over her head, and kept telling herself: I am Li Sen's girlfriend now, I love Li Sen, I love Li Sen, I love Li Sen...

*

The new week began amidst continuous rain.

With exams approaching, a tense atmosphere permeates the campus. Students can be seen engrossed in their studies everywhere in the cafes, and seats in the library are hard to come by.

Since Jiang Chuyu entered university, Jiang Shan has focused on her marriage and rarely paid attention to her studies, but failing a course is still not allowed.

On Thursday afternoon, she was studying in the library until she felt dizzy and was about to get a glass of water to rest when she suddenly heard gossip coming from the row behind her.

"Have you heard? Gu Zeming brought a high school girl on a tour of the school the day before yesterday." Someone's voice came from the other side of the bookshelf. "That girl is very pretty, and I think she's one of the poor students he sponsors."

Jiang Chuyu's fingers froze on the cup.

"Really?" someone whispered. "Could it be his legendary girlfriend?"

"Very likely!" Soon, more people excitedly joined the discussion. "I heard that girl got exceptionally good grades in this year's college entrance exam and wants to apply to our school. Gu Zeming personally showed her around and explained the major options to her. Their relationship must be quite special."

Jiang Chuyu gently bit her lip.

No wonder Gu Zeming was still penniless despite working three jobs; it turns out he was secretly sponsoring impoverished students in mountainous areas.

If she had met such a kind person when she was a child begging for a living in the Zou family, she would have been grateful for the rest of her life.

"I guess Gu Zeming didn't go public before because the girl hadn't graduated yet, and he wanted to protect her," someone analyzed logically. "Now that she's finished her college entrance exams, we might see them make an official announcement soon."

Jiang Chuyu silently exhaled, picked up her water glass, and turned to leave.

She should feel fortunate that no one suspected her, and her secret with Gu Zeming remained safe for those seven days.

As long as they don't tell, no one will ever know.

My phone vibrated; it was a message from Li Sen: "How's your revision going? Don't forget dinner on Friday. I'll pick you up after school."

She simply replied with a "okay," and then continued to bury herself in her heavy academic books.

In the time that followed, Jiang Chuyu immersed herself completely in her studies, only replying briefly to messages from Li Sen.

As for Gu Zeming, after she stopped responding to his messages, he gradually faded out of her life and never contacted her again.

On Friday after school, Jiang Chuyu and her roommate had just stepped out of the teaching building when they saw Li Sen's car parked on the side of the road.

He was wearing a white shirt today, with the cuffs neatly buttoned up, and he had a gentle and refined demeanor.

"Have you been waiting long?" she asked as she walked over.

"Just arrived." Li Sen affectionately took her backpack, which drew a burst of laughter from her roommates.

The restaurant was chosen by my roommates. It's not far from the school, tastefully decorated, and has a pleasant environment. Many students from A University like to dine here, and the average cost per person is several hundred yuan.

Li Sen parked the car, opened the door, and placed his right hand protectively behind Jiang Chuyu's waist, just the right amount of space.

The group walked into the restaurant together, and Jiang Chuyu's gaze swept over them before she froze on the spot.

At the large round table by the window, Gu Zeming and several classmates were raising their glasses in celebration.

He leaned back in his chair, his collar casually open, revealing his well-defined collarbone.

Amidst the noisy classmates around him, he appeared exceptionally quiet and aloof, his slender fingers twirling a wine glass, his eyes indifferent.

"What's wrong?" Li Sen noticed her unusual behavior and followed her gaze.

"Oh, it's Gu and his team. I heard that their team successfully applied for a patent for their previous competition project, and several private aerospace companies are willing to pay a high price to acquire their patent. The transfer fee has been driven up to the tens of millions. Even our finance department has heard about it. They're probably celebrating this."

As he spoke, he praised without reservation: "Our school truly produces a great number of talented people."

I see.

Before Jiang Chuyu could figure out how to react, her roommates were already waving excitedly.

"What a coincidence, seniors!"

This greeting drew the attention of Gu Zeming's table.

His gaze swept over, and the moment he saw Jiang Chuyu and Li Sen standing together, his eyes narrowed slightly.

Jiang Chuyu looked away, her body involuntarily tensing up.

"What a coincidence!" Caiyan ran over to greet Gu Zeming and the others. "I heard you successfully applied for a patent? Congratulations!"

Gu Zeming nodded indifferently, but his gaze remained fixed on Jiang Chuyu's face.

She subconsciously moved closer to Li Sen, a subtle movement that made Gu Zeming frown.

"Do you know each other?" a waiter asked as he approached. "There's a large table right next to them, would you like to sit with them?"

Before Jiang Chuyu could even refuse, her roommates had already readily agreed.

"Great! It's all classmates, how lively!" Caiyan said with a smile, pulling the other two people over to sit down.

So the two groups were seated at adjacent tables.

Jiang Chuyu chose a seat far away from Gu Zeming and the others, but she could still feel his gaze scrutinizing her, making her feel extremely uncomfortable.

"What would you like to eat?" Li Sen handed her the menu, his voice gentle. "I remember you like shrimp. Their braised shrimp in oil is very good."

Jiang Chuyu nodded haphazardly, not paying any attention to the menu.

She could clearly hear the conversation at the next table, and Gu Zeming's deep, cold voice occasionally reached her ears.

Each word felt like a small hammer striking her heart.

"Gu Shen, what are you looking at?"

"An acquaintance."

"Where? Call him over for a piece of cake."

"No need, she's a coward and got scared away."

"Huh?" The boy scratched his head and chuckled. "It must be because your eyes are too scary."

Gu Zeming smiled faintly and didn't say anything more.

Jiang Chuyu casually ordered a few dishes and put the menu back.

Li Sen thoughtfully poured her tea and inquired about her recent study progress. He always leaned slightly forward when he spoke, his eyes focused and a smile on his lips, making her feel respected and valued.

Seeing this, the roommates couldn't help but start teasing them again.

"Oh my, Senior Brother Li Sen is so considerate!" Caiyan exaggeratedly clutched her chest. "Chu Yu, did you save the galaxy in your past life?"

“Exactly,” Lin Yun winked, “come on, tell me honestly, how far have you two progressed? Holding hands? Hugging? Or have you already…” She deliberately drew out her words, “…kissed?”

Jiang Chuyu's face flushed red.

The conversation at the next table suddenly stopped, and the entire space seemed to freeze.

Li Sen smiled generously: "We all have our secrets sometimes, so please don't make things difficult for her."

He skillfully changed the subject, talking about the upcoming final exams.

Just then, a cheer came from next door.

Gu Zeming and his group seemed to have started playing a roulette game, with the sounds of bottles spinning and laughter rising and falling.

"Gu Shen, you lost!" a boy announced loudly. "Choose, truth or dare?"

Jiang Chuyu involuntarily held her breath.

The entire restaurant seemed to fall silent, everyone pricked up their ears, waiting for Gu Zeming's choice.

"The truth." His voice was calm and clear.

"Okay!" The boy who asked the question had clearly drunk quite a bit, his voice trembling with excitement. "I'm asking you, is that girl you were walking around campus with the other day your rumored girlfriend?"

Time seemed to stand still at that moment.

Jiang Chuyu's heart was pounding so hard it seemed the whole restaurant could hear it.

She didn't dare look at him, but she could feel that everyone's eyes were focused on Gu Zeming, including her gossipy roommates.

A slight rustling sound of clothes was heard, and Gu Zeming seemed to adjust his posture.

He took the wine glass, slowly sipped it, his dark, cold eyes looking over everyone at Jiang Chuyu. His thumb gently rubbed the glass, his lips curved slightly, and then he slowly uttered two words.