Chapter 107 Reality
Although they were from the same school, Qin Xuan had only met Gu Suixing three times during her years abroad.
Before being persuaded by her friends to approach Gu Suixing, Qin Xuan had received an overseas phone call from her father, who told her to get close to Gu Suixing, find a way to get to know him, and ideally, win him over. So when she bumped into Gu Suixing outside the campus that day, and her friends urged her to go up and strike up a conversation and ask him out for a meal, she went along with it, half-heartedly.
She thought she would be rejected like other girls, but to her surprise, the young master asked her, "Is this Deputy Director Qin's daughter?"
Qin Xuan immediately realized that her opportunity had come, and took the opportunity to invite him to have a meal at the restaurant next door.
The young master agreed.
Although she wasn't eating alone, Fang Hang and her friends went with her.
He didn't say much at the dinner table, and the atmosphere was entirely enlivened by Fang Hang.
After leaving the restaurant, Qin Xuan, reminded by her friend, went to ask Gu Suixing for his contact information.
Gu Suixing refused, "Sorry. My girlfriend is very strict."
The guy, who had no expression throughout the meal, only showed a hint of tenderness when he mentioned his girlfriend.
Qin Xuan then realized that his rejection of other girls wasn't because he was cold-hearted or had high standards, but because of his girlfriend.
The second time we met was at the school gate.
A girl kept talking to him, and the two seemed to be old acquaintances, but in the end the girl left looking dejected.
Just as Qin Xuan was about to leave, she noticed Gu Suixing had seen her, so she went over and asked, "Did you have a fight with your girlfriend?"
Gu Suixing glanced at her sideways. "She's in City A."
So that woman wasn't his girlfriend. Qin Xuan was a little surprised, "Long-distance relationship?"
To be honest, Qin Xuan doesn't have a high opinion of long-distance relationships. She has many friends who are in long-distance relationships, and either their feelings fade after being apart for a long time and they choose to break up, or they secretly start dating someone else. There are almost none who can truly stay devoted to each other, after all, people their age are curious and their temperaments are the most unstable.
Therefore, Qin Xuan felt that this young master's long-distance relationship wouldn't last long.
The third meeting was initiated by Gu Suixing.
Qin Xuan couldn't help but tease, "You came all this way to see me, aren't you afraid your girlfriend will be upset if she finds out?"
Gu Suixing didn't chat with her and went straight to the point: "Let's make a deal."
At that time, Qin Xuan's mother had just been diagnosed with cancer, and to survive, she needed to undergo regular and continuous treatment. The treatment was very expensive, and even if her father was willing to pay, it could only last for a period of time. After a while, they would be unable to afford it even if they sold everything they owned.
The deal Gu Suixing was going to make involved him paying for her mother's medical treatment, and in return, when they returned to City A, she would use her family's connections to do things for him.
The money was real, but connections weren't really that useful to Qin Xuan; this was a very worthwhile deal.
Qin Xuan agreed almost without hesitation.
Gu Suixing was clearly prepared, and even had Fang Hang bring a draft agreement.
Qin Xuan suddenly said, "Many Chinese students at school like you. Aren't you afraid that I'll fall for you too?"
Gu Suixing frowned slightly, her expression seeming to say, "What does it matter to me who you like?"
Qin Xuan was speechless for a moment, then said, "Aren't you afraid I'll become clingy to you?"
Gu Suixing asked, "Is love very important to you?"
Qin Xuan thought for a moment, "It would be best if it were natural."
Gu Suixing didn't say anything, but he took the agreement back.
After this separation, Qin Xuan was unable to see Gu Suixing again for a long time.
I heard from some of his Chinese friends in the same department that he is busy with investments and is basically not on campus unless he has classes.
However, she soon had no time to think about anything else. What weighed on her was not only her studies, but also her mother's health and the expensive medical bills, as well as her father's ruthlessness.
When her mother fainted and was hospitalized again, Qin Xuan had no other choice but to try her best to contact Gu Suixing.
Gu Suixing didn't see her; he just had Fang Hang relay a message that he wouldn't spend money to create trouble for himself.
Although she couldn't say she particularly liked him, it was the first time she had ever liked a boy, and to be so ruthlessly rejected by him left Qin Xuan feeling unsure whether she was more sad or embarrassed.
But Qin Xuan knew perfectly well what she had to do.
In order to get Gu Suixing's help, she voluntarily handed over her biological father's secret to Gu Suixing—her father had an illegitimate son who was ten years younger than her.
Her family story is simple: a man from a humble background climbed the social ladder by marrying a rich woman. After his wife's family fell into decline and she failed to give him a son, he became restless and secretly kept a young and beautiful mistress, with whom he had a son.
When her mother found out, she didn't make a fuss or argue, and she didn't plan to divorce her. She also forbade her to tell anyone about it. Then she packed her things and left City A to accompany her to study abroad.
Qin Xuan initially thought her mother was reluctant to part with her father because she still had feelings for him, but later she found out it was because of money.
What a realistic reason!
Her mother stopped working after getting married, and her father paid for all the living expenses of the two of them.
Once she left her father, her mother would never have such a leisurely life.
So what if she cheats and has a child? As long as she remains Mrs. Qin, she can continue to live a life of comfort and ease.
Unfortunately, her mother was not destined to enjoy good health and happiness.
By handing over her father's secrets to Gu Suixing, Qin Xuan was offering the greatest, most desperate act of sincerity she could muster. After all, once her father lost everything, she would also lose everything, and at that point, let alone pursuing Gu Suixing, she would struggle to even afford three meals a day.
Fortunately, Gu Suixing agreed.
In addition to paying for her mother's medical expenses, they also gave her a job that allowed her to balance her studies and have her own income. It seemed to be telling her that nothing in this world is more reliable than the money in your hand.
But I still haven't met her.
Even when she was about to return to China, she only asked Fang Hang to inform her.
The fourth time they met was after Gu Suixing returned to China, when he came to see her about a project in the West District.
Later, when she met Lu Fengqing at her brand's new product launch, she learned that Gu Suixing and his girlfriend had broken up long ago.
It's just that the prince refuses to admit it.
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