Chapter 13
Good heavens, they just used him and immediately washed their hands of him, right? Capitalists don't even bother to pretend anymore; they're just blatantly putting themselves out there.
Okay, really okay.
However, Fu Ze underestimated the extent of Gu Yubai's ruthlessness.
Capitalists not only exploit him materially, but also attack him spiritually.
"Do you know what 'friend' means?" Gu Yubai suddenly asked.
Fu Ze: ? ? ?
He was baffled by these completely illogical and nonsensical words, but before he could say anything, Gu Yubai spoke again, as if he didn't care much about his answer to the question, but rather as if he was deliberately showing off.
Gu Yubai's lips twitched, then he shook his head at him, looking at him with a pitying gaze, feigning regret as he sighed and slowly said:
"Sigh, there's no point in talking to someone like you who doesn't have any good friends, and you wouldn't understand anyway."
Fu Ze: "..."
No, you're not trying to show off, it's his mother who's showing off!
Who asked you?
Fu Ze's expression on the spot was as if he had eaten a bowl of dog poop, and tens of thousands of curses flashed through his mind in that instant.
Gu Yubai is really getting more and more of a jerk.
Fu Ze ground his back teeth and squeezed out a sentence from his throat: "Yes, I don't make friends with dogs."
Tsk, calling him a dog is an insult to dogs. Even a dog has more humanity than Gu Yubai.
"It's time to find a master to pray for you. You're becoming more and more inhuman. I'm afraid you'll revert to your ancestral ways one day." Fu Ze opened the door, and as he closed it, he grinned at him with gritted teeth, then quickly shut the door without giving him any time to respond.
Awesome! I finally got my revenge.
Fu Ze slammed the door shut, clapped his hands, and strode away, looking refreshed.
Gu Yubai, who was inside the door, did not take his words to heart, or rather, he did not listen to what he was saying at all.
At this moment, his gaze was fixed on the part of the live streamer talking about his friend on his phone screen, his expression still savoring and appreciating the moment.
[Summer]: I'm sure Director Fu has already told you the general situation. Here's the thing: you have a very good image, so I painted a picture of you. My friend wants to use this picture as their profile picture. I was wondering if you would be willing.
Every time Gu Yubai read this part, he silently savored the words "my friend" in his heart, and every time he read it, he couldn't help but smile.
My friend.
These three words seem to have been stamped for some reason, gaining the other party's ownership and recognition without the parties involved knowing.
At the same time, Gu Yubai only just realized that the account he had been chatting with the streamer on live stream was just a friend of Bai and Bye, not Gu Yubai, to the streamer. He had completely forgotten this and had assumed that the streamer, like him, knew the other person's identity.
Now that he realized it wasn't true, when he saw the streamer say "my friend," he had an even more peculiar feeling. Especially this kind of acknowledgment of identity behind closed doors gave Gu Yubai an indescribable feeling; if he had to describe it, it would be pleasure.
It turns out that the young streamer already considered him a friend.
Thinking of this, Gu Yubai felt even more pleased, and raised his eyebrows slightly.
He was in a wonderful mood, so he took Fu Ze's words as just someone who was jealous and venting their anger at him because he had no friends. After all, not everyone has friends, and it's normal to have this kind of mentality, so he would reluctantly tolerate it.
Gu Yubai thought magnanimously.
—
When Yu Xia received permission, she immediately sent the drawing to her fellow fans and told them to use it freely. The boss, who was the model for the character, was very generous.
The other fan quickly changed their profile picture and thanked her politely.
Yu Xia waved her hand, indicating, "It's no big deal, good sisters don't concern themselves with such things."
After doing all this, the righteous and generous Yu Xia finally felt relieved, as if a weight had been lifted from her shoulders. She couldn't help but secretly sigh that she was truly blessed; where else could she find such a responsible and caring confidante?
She had been worried that Mr. Gu wouldn't agree, and was already thinking of how to comfort him and share the burden so he wouldn't be so upset. Unexpectedly, Mr. Gu was quite easy to talk to; before she even had a chance to prepare, he had already relented.
That's great, we don't have to waste each other's time anymore, our partners won't be disappointed, and Yu Xia can go out with a relaxed attitude. Everyone's happy.
—
Tang Chi and her team happened to be performing in Beicheng these past two days. The night she arrived, she asked Yu Xia to go out today, and the location was, of course, the same bar as always.
This made Yu Xia extremely happy. She hadn't had such a good time since coming to Beicheng. Now that Tang Chi was here, she could finally benefit from her and enjoy a carefree and happy life.
Recalling the taste of wine that she hadn't had in so long, Yu Xia's mouth started to water; she couldn't wait any longer.
So she quickly pulled out the dress she had brought from home and dressed herself up.
Since Yu Xia left her hometown for the northern part of the city, her quality of life has plummeted. Back in the southern part of the city, she could easily pull out all sorts of high-end, limited-edition items from her wardrobe, each unique. Now, she can just grab a cheap T-shirt from Taobao for 19.9 yuan with free shipping. The only decent clothes she has are the few pieces she brought from home.
Although the quality of life has declined, for someone like Yu Xia who is used to dressing up for formal occasions, the sense of ceremony of bringing out her best gear is still essential.
Yu Xia changed into a dress and compared herself to the mirror.
The dress was knee-length, revealing Yu Xiaguang's bare, fair calves, making her legs appear slender and long.
The dress was light green, a pale green with a touch of white, not flashy, but very fresh and clean. A small bow tied around the waist at the back, the cinched waist design accentuated Yu Xia's slender figure, as if one could hold it in one hand, making her look graceful and charming.
After deciding on her outfit, Yu Xia took out her cosmetics and did some simple makeup.
Yu Xia has a very delicate appearance. Her nose is long, slender, and straight, small and three-dimensional, but because her nostrils droop slightly, she has a touch of heroism. She's not entirely a demure beauty, but rather has a natural, spirited air, which matches her personality. Especially Yu Xia's eyes are very beautiful, seemingly able to speak, and very lively.
Her eyes were round and blunt, which should have given her an innocent and adorable look. However, the slight upward tilt at the corners of her eyes gave her a cool and aloof air. Adding a couple of lines of eyeliner to them made them alluring.
After finishing her makeup, Yu Xia applied lipstick to her lips.
She pursed her lips, a touch of light red spreading across them, the color bright yet understated, perfectly matching the overall style of her outfit.
Yu Xia tied her hair into a low ponytail with a hairband, which made her look graceful and elegant.
She looked in the mirror, made sure everything was alright, picked up her bag, and went out.
—
Tang Chi and Yu Xia arranged to meet at a bar called "Year".
Yu Xia knew about this bar; it was quite famous in Beicheng, but she hadn't been there much.
It's not far; it's in Pinghu District, and you only need to take one bus to get there.
When Yu Xia arrived, she saw Tang Chi sitting in the booth in the middle.
As soon as Yu Xia entered, Tang Chi noticed her and was immediately stunned by her outfit. He choked on his drink and quickly waved to her.
Yu Xia walked over to her side, and Tang Chi stared at Yu Xia in shock, her mouth agape in astonishment. She blurted out a very crude curse: "Holy crap! You're amazing! You look so good! I thought you went back to Nancheng."
Yu Xia put her bag on the table, sat down next to her, and casually picked up a tissue from the table to wipe the sweat from her face, saying as she did so, "It's so hot."
Upon hearing her words, Tang Chi seemed to choke on the wine he had just drunk, his expression twitching as he uttered a complicated statement: "Don't tell me you took the bus dressed like this."
“Yes,” Yu Xia continued fanning herself with her hand. Hearing this, she looked at her strangely and said matter-of-factly, “What else could I sit on?”
Tang Chi: "..."
Tang Chi's face was full of disdain for such a waste.
"You could have just told me to book a car to pick you up," Tang Chi said, looking at her expensive outfit, cupping her face in his hands, and lamenting, "How could you even think of wearing this to take the bus? It's such a waste of your beautiful clothes."
Yu Xia didn't seem to mind: "I'm used to it, it's nothing, it's just a matter of changing stations."
Tang Chi clicked his tongue and shook his head, released her face, took another sip of wine, and said with some emotion, "I didn't expect you to adapt so well now."
“Of course, I dream of becoming a live-streaming artist with thousands of followers,” Yu Xia threw the tissue into the trash can under the table, and then waved her hand impatiently, “Quick, quick, let me try their signature wine. I’ve heard that their wine is really good, but I’ve never had the chance to try it.”
"Come on," Tang Chi pushed the glasses of wine in clear martini glasses on the table toward her. "Drink up. I knew you were craving it. I ordered it a long time ago. I promise you'll drink your fill today."
The moment Yu Xia saw the wine, she was like a mouse that had entered a rice bar, her eyes gleaming. She grabbed the row of wines and hugged them tightly to her chest. After tasting the first glass, her eyes lit up, and she quickly tasted all the rest of the wines one by one.
It truly lives up to its reputation! Excellent wine! Excellent wine!
After finishing the last cup, Yu Xia felt as if her soul had been cleansed, and let out a satisfied sigh from the bottom of her heart: "Awesome!"
"Slow down, there's more at the nightclub," Tang Chi said, unable to bear watching her drink like a hungry wolf. He reached out to stop her from drinking so fast, but Yu Xia blocked his hand. He watched helplessly as Yu Xia finished the last sip like a refugee entering a village, and couldn't help but exclaim, "How long has it been since you last drank? Are you that thirsty?"
After finishing her drink, Yu Xia leaned back contentedly in her chair, looked up at the sky, and exclaimed, "This is what life is all about!"
Tang Chi laughed when she heard this, and nudged her with her shoulder, teasing her on purpose: "Hey, then you can go back to being Miss Yu, and soon you'll be able to live this kind of life every day."
Yu Xia shook her head and said firmly, "No, I'm a person who sees things through to the end. If I say I'm going to pursue my dream, then I'm going to pursue it!"
As he spoke, he let out a deep "Ah": "Ah... Dreams, I will cross mountains and rivers for you."
"Pfft," Tang Chi chuckled, "Where did you get this non-mainstream inspirational quote from?"
Yu Xia glanced at her and snorted in dissatisfaction: "These are lines from our teacher Bai He's previous lines. What do you mean by 'non-mainstream'? This is called positive energy, don't you understand?"
If Yu Xia has any sore spot, Bai He is definitely one of them. You can joke around with her all you want normally, but once Bai He is mentioned, especially if you show the slightest disrespect to her idol Bai He, Yu Xia will definitely jump up and down.
"I understand, I understand," Tang Chi recited the entire set of lines fluently, even with his eyes closed. "Your Bai He has the best voice, the most powerful lines, the most positive energy, and the most positive representative. He is the most positive role model for guiding young people."
After listening, Yu Xia finally showed a satisfied expression, closed her eyes and hummed, "That's more like it."
After saying that, as if she had thought of something, she straightened up, opened her eyes, added some more wine to her glass, took a sip, and said to Tang Chi, "Let me tell you, I met a really handsome guy at a studio the other day."
Hearing this, Tang Chi perked up, leaned closer, and asked with great interest, "Who is it?"
"Well..." Yu Xia was speaking when she suddenly caught sight of someone and stopped mid-sentence.
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