Xiao Hao's arrogant tone made Gu Zhendong want to punch him.
—Host, your ten-minute countdown has begun. Please complete the task on time.
After saying his last words, Xiao Hao disappeared.
Five minutes.
Gu Zhendong glanced down at his watch; it was exactly 8:03.
This means he has to complete the task by 8:13, or he will die.
Gu Zhendong's face grew increasingly dark. He asked Kong Xun to call Lu Huan over, but she hadn't arrived yet.
As time ticked by, Gu Zhendong felt a headache coming on and his breathing became labored.
With only six minutes left, Gu Zhendong stared out the car window and finally saw Lu Huan hurrying over in her high heels, looking very cautious.
Gu Zhendong frowned subconsciously, and a few seconds later, Lu Huan ran up to him.
Lu Huan rushed out, her face even more rosy, her eyes brimming with tears as she looked at the man. She was slightly out of breath: "Mr. Gu, is there anything you want to say to me?"
Lu Huan got into the car, and the air conditioning inside relieved the heat on her body.
Gu Zhendong took out a small cake from the side and said, "I just passed by a cake shop and saw this one that I liked. I'm giving it to you."
The strawberry cake wasn't big; a few red strawberries were placed on top of the snow-white cream as decoration, making it look very small in the man's palm.
Lu Huan stared blankly at the incredibly simple cake for a moment.
She thought Gu Zhendong had left long ago, but she didn't expect that he left early to buy her a cake.
She had just cut a huge three-tiered cake with Ye Sangsang, but she had no desire to eat it at all.
Because she knew that no one truly wished her a happy birthday.
The main character of this birthday party was Ye Sangsang, and everyone's congratulations were directed at Ye Sangsang.
She thought this year's birthday party would go by like this, but to her surprise, Gu Zhendong actually prepared a birthday cake for her.
Even though it was a last-minute purchase, she was still very touched.
Lu Huan stared at the small cake; it was meant for her alone.
Her eyes were a little moist, and her vision of the man's handsome face was somewhat blurred, but Lu Huan smiled brightly, "Mr. Gu, thank you!"
She seemed to really like the birthday cake.
Gu Zhendong breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "Would you like to make a wish?"
"Do you have any candles?" Lu Huan asked.
Gu Zhendong specially asked the shop assistant for a set of candles. The small cake had two numbers 20 on it, which perfectly represented her birthday.
"Why not an 18-year-old candle?"
"Um?"
Lu Huan muttered under her breath, "The fairy's age is forever 18."
Upon hearing her words, Gu Zhendong smiled and said, "Okay, I'll prepare 18 candles for you next time."
A person can only celebrate their birthday once a year; the next time will be around this time next year!
After lighting the birthday candles, it's natural to make a wish.
Lu Huan herself didn't have any big wishes. She opened her eyes and stole a glance at Gu Zhendong in front of her. Suddenly, an idea came to her mind.
She closed her eyes and prayed devoutly, the flickering candlelight illuminating her gentle face.
After making her wish, Lu Huan immediately opened her eyes and blew out the candle.
Lu Huan looked at him with bright eyes, "Mr. Gu, guess what my birthday wish was?"
Gu Zhendong shook his head honestly, and Lu Huan gave him a hint, "It has something to do with you, Mr. Gu."
"I?"
He looked puzzled, unable to understand how Lu Huanxu's wish had anything to do with him.
Lu Huan nodded: "Yes, my birthday wish is that Mr. Gu will be healthy and live a long life."
The young woman's clear, sweet voice lingered in my ears, wishing me good health and a long life.
Gu Zhendong had been in poor health since childhood. Doctors could not find the cause of his illness, and he just barely survived year after year, living for as long as he could.
In the past, no one had ever said anything to Gu Zhendong about his health or that he would live a long and healthy life on his birthday. Everyone knew that he could die at any time, so the idea of him living a long and healthy life was a mockery to him.
Gu Zhendong stared at the girl in front of him, stunned for a moment.
He never hoped he would live long, and spent his days in despair, waiting to die, until he met her.
Lu Huan's appearance was an accident for him, but it was also his hope for survival, pulling him out of the swamp of despair.
His throat bobbed, and the emotions he had been suppressing deep inside him surged out uncontrollably.
He gazed into her eyes and slowly replied, "...Okay!"
May you enjoy good health and live a long and healthy life.
Gu Zhendong kept staring at her, which made Lu Huan feel somewhat uncomfortable.
She quickly shifted her attention, glanced down at the strawberry cake, and laughed, "Let's eat the cake!"
Where's the spoon?
Of course there is!
Lu Huan lowered her head, her heart already in turmoil.
Without even looking for a spoon, I instinctively reached out my finger, dipped it in the cream cake, and took a bite.
The aroma of cream immediately fills the mouth, with a sweet strawberry flavor that is delicious without being too sweet.
"Mr. Gu, wouldn't you like to try some cake?"
Gu Zhendong lowered his eyes, his gaze fixed intently on her lips, where a tiny bit of cream clung to the corner of her mouth.
The desire in his heart deepened. Gu Zhendong said "okay," grabbed Lu Huan's chin, lowered his head and leaned in to kiss the little woman's pink lips.
Lu Huan stared wide-eyed in terror, as if she had seen a ghost.
Gu Zhendong's face was right in front of her, so close that she could see each of his eyelashes.
I'm asking you to eat the cake, not to eat me!
Lu Huan's heart was screaming wildly, but her lips were being kissed by the man, and she stiffened her neck, not daring to move, let alone make a sound.
The moment Gu Zhendong kissed him, the system Xiao Hao's voice immediately popped out.
—Mission complete! Congratulations, host, you have been bound to the marriage system. Please win over the woman you kiss and make her your wife.
Gu Zhendong: ...
Clearly, Gu Zhendong didn't want to hear the system's voice at the moment, so he automatically blocked it out.
Blocking out Xiao Hao's voice, Gu Zhendong focused on the little woman in front of him.
Clearly, his sudden kiss startled Lu Huan.
Lu Huan's panicked expression showed that instead of wanting Gu Zhendong to let go of the person, she wanted to bully him even more.
A moment later, Gu Zhendong released her. "I tasted it, it's very sweet."
He licked his lips, as if savoring Lu Huan's taste.
Lu Huan's face flushed instantly. The man's lip-licking gesture was just too... seductive, making her blush.
Despite his cold and aloof appearance, he knows how to flirt skillfully and is just as good as anyone else.
He actually used the old-fashioned excuse of wanting to try cake to kiss her, and she just couldn't resist.
Oh no, she's hopeless!
"You..." She bit her lip hard, her lips as red as roses, delicate and beautiful, embarrassed and annoyed, not knowing what to say.
Gu Zhendong held her fingers, their fingers intertwined, and earnestly called her name.
"Lu Huan!"
She bit her lip, remaining silent, her eyes wide and round, looking exceptionally adorable.
Rarely seeing her angry, Gu Zhendong chuckled and whispered in her ear, "A token of our love, I thought I had made myself perfectly clear!"
With his other hand, he touched the ruby around his neck, a token of his love that he had given to himself.
"Do you really think something worth 23 million is something you can just give away casually?" Gu Zhendong paused for a moment. "The moment I saw this necklace, I felt it was perfect for you, and now it seems that's true."
Her skin is fair, so she can pull off any color.
Lu Huan's mind was in a mess. She blinked and asked hesitantly, "Mr. Gu, are you confessing your feelings to me right now?"
He said the necklace suited him; was he complimenting her?
Gu Zhendong's words sounded very much like a confession of love!
Isn't she dreaming?
Lu Huan wanted to pinch herself, but was afraid of the pain, so she could only ask the man in front of her in a silly way.
Confessing my feelings...
Gu Zhendong took a deep breath. "That's right, it's a confession."
Lu Huan's eyes widened even more, and Gu Zhendong continued, "So, are you willing?"
"I..." Lu Huan opened her mouth, but didn't know how to answer.
To be honest, she was instantly smitten the moment she saw Gu Zhendong.
However, his identity put him in a difficult position.
According to the plot of the original book, he doesn't have much time left; he only has one year left.
Lu Huan remained silent for a few seconds. Gu Zhendong noticed the hesitation in her eyes and was not in a hurry to hear her answer at this moment.
The kiss must have startled her; she needs time to process it.
“No rush, you can think about it and then tell me your answer,” Gu Zhendong said.
Anyway, she'll agree sooner or later!
Lu Huan was completely stunned after Gu Zhendong confessed his feelings to her.
It felt like she was drunk, each step felt like walking on soft cotton candy, or like she was dreaming. Otherwise, why would Gu Zhendong confess his feelings to her?
After the banquet, Lu Huan casually returned home.
I took a bath to relieve my physical fatigue, then collapsed onto the bed, my mind still blank.
The phone that was lying to the side suddenly vibrated; it was a message from Gu Zhendong.
【Good evening. 】
This was the first time Gu Zhendong had taken the initiative to contact him; he sent him a "goodnight" message.
No, she needs to find a relationship counselor!
The only people they could get along with were Yan Shi and Chu Han.
He sent a message to Chu Han, but she didn't reply. Instead, he sent one to Yan Shi, who was a night owl and stayed up all night. As soon as he sent the message, Yan Shi replied instantly.
[What's up with calling me so late at night? *winking emoji*]
"Um, I have a question I'd like to ask you."
【that is……】
Before Lu Huan could finish typing, Yan Shifei quickly sent a message from the other end.
Is this related to your powerful figure?
Lu Huan deleted the two words she had just typed. She had to admit that Yan Shi's damn womanly intuition was too accurate!
How did you know?
[I guessed it, otherwise what else would you want to talk to me about so late at night?] [Tell me, woman, what happened between you and the big shot? I'll give you some advice.] Lu Huan had never been in a relationship before, and this was the first time someone had confessed to her, especially to the man she liked. Naturally, she was flustered and wanted to confide in someone.
At least Yan Shi was with the second male lead in the original book, so she's someone who's had a relationship before. That should be able to solve her problem.
【Exactly, if you know you and that person can't end up together, would you still agree to be with him?】 The message had barely been sent when Yan Shi replied with a barrage of questions.
Did your crush confess his feelings to you?
Why is it impossible for you two to end up together?
[...]
[Actually, do you two have an irreconcilable feud?]
Or perhaps you are actually blood-related siblings...
Oh my god, Huanhuan, you're so pitiful!
[I finally fell for a guy, but we can't be together, sob sob (crying for you)][...]
After reading the message Yan Shi sent, Lu Huan's face darkened even further. What kind of nonsense was this?
[I have to say, it's such a shame you don't write dog-themed novels!] [Sigh, I'd love to, but unfortunately, orthopedics departments don't allow it now.]
【？？？】
The topic seemed to have strayed a bit, so Yan quickly brought it back on track.
Okay, hurry up and tell me why you can't be with your rich guy in the end? Do you think he's rich and prone to cheating?
Huanhuan, as someone who's been there, let me tell you, rich men are all philanderers and prone to cheating. You absolutely cannot believe those scoundrels' sweet talk. [Luckily, Yan Shi wasn't in front of her, otherwise she would have been driven crazy by his nagging.]
Gu Zhendong probably wouldn't cheat on me.
No, he's a really nice person, it's just that his health... isn't very good! Sigh!
How come the person I finally fall in love with is someone who dies young?
Lu Huan rubbed her face in frustration, feeling extremely depressed.
That's why she wanted to confide in someone and find out how others would choose to do things in this situation.
Clearly, Lu Huan's words were highly ambiguous.
He wasn't feeling well, and Yan Shi immediately started thinking about that.
What good is a man's wealth and power if he's in poor health?
Take her sugar daddy, for example. He's rich, good-looking, and most importantly, capable.
A man who lacks ability is absolutely unacceptable.
"Then, little sister, you have to listen to my advice. No matter how much you like this man, it's best not to be with him."
Love is such a deceptive thing. When two people are together, it's all about harmonious physical intimacy. If this man's body isn't up to par, how can he satisfy you? You're still young now. When you get older, when you're at your most virile, you won't be able to satisfy him even if you want him.
"I advise you to give up on him quickly and find another cute puppy or a fierce wolf, someone with a great physique and good skills. Wouldn't that be better?" Lu Huan: ...
She was clearly asking about very serious matters, but when it came to Yan Shi, it was as if she had been stained with a layer of yellowish paint, and all she said were some kind of vulgar and inappropriate words.
Even though Lu Huan hadn't personally experienced whether a technology was good or bad, she still possessed a wealth of theoretical knowledge; she hadn't read so many novels for nothing.
She was talking about Gu Zhendong's poor health, and in her words she was referring to his sexual dysfunction.
【No, you seem to have misunderstood. I didn't mean he was unwell!】 【Huan? Then what do you mean?】
[What I mean is that he's in poor health, the kind of person who gets sick easily, can't breathe, and could die at any moment!] To be precise, Gu Zhendong only has one year left to live.
After the message was sent, Yan Shi did not reply immediately.
After a minute of silence, Yan Shi sent a 60-second voice message.
"That depends on how much you like him. If you're so in love that he's the only one for you in your life and you'll never love another man, then you can definitely be with him. But if you've only just started to like him and haven't really gotten to know him yet, then I advise you to withdraw as soon as possible, lest you end up being the only one who suffers. Lu Huan, you're still young; there's no need to throw your whole life into this. You'll meet a man who treats you very well in the future." In the face of separation by death, the one who suffers is always the one who survives.
What Yan Shi said made sense, but the problem was that Lu Huan didn't know how much she liked Gu Zhendong now.
When I don't see him, I miss him, and my heart races when I think of him; when I see him, I can't help but feel joy and happiness. Every minute and every second I spend with him is so heart-fluttering.
Because of Gu Zhendong's confession, Lu Huan couldn't sleep at night, just like she had drunk coffee.
Once she closed her eyes, the image of Gu Zhendong kissing her would appear in her mind, playing back frame by frame like an old-fashioned projector.
She finally fell asleep just as dawn was breaking outside.
A week has passed since the exam to change majors, and Lu Huan has already checked her results.
As expected, I passed the exam and successfully changed my major.
That day, the counselor led her to the new classroom and introduced her to the students.
Lu Huan stood on the podium, greeted everyone with a smile, and then found a seat.
It's only been a short time since the start of this semester, and by just reading a little bit of the book, I've been able to catch up on the few professional courses I missed earlier.
As the teacher lectured, Lu Huan twirled the pen in her hand while her mind wandered.
As for why he was distracted, it was all because of Gu Zhendong's confession yesterday.
She hadn't figured out an answer yet; her heart was truly yearning for Gu Zhendong.
The teacher was lecturing as usual, but the atmosphere in the classroom was somewhat restless today.
The reason is none other than Lu Huan, who had just transferred to the class.
Since Lu Huan changed his appearance this semester, he has become a celebrity.
Putting aside the incident where she was photographed driving a nice car at the school gate, there was also the school beauty pageant that made her famous.
S University has a rule that the campus beauty is re-elected every year.
Electing the school beauty is a complicated process, requiring elections to begin in each department.
Most of the girls in the finance department are of average appearance, though there are a few outstanding ones. But compared to Lu Huan, who suddenly appeared and is as beautiful as an angel, the latter is clearly more attractive.
In a moment of impulsiveness, the boys all chose Lu Huan as the most beautiful girl in the finance department.
Lu Huan, the most beautiful girl in the finance department, hadn't even had time to warm up before she transferred directly to the broadcasting department, which made many male students in the finance department cry their eyes out.
They worked so hard to vote, only to end up in a different department.
When the department's most beautiful girl was competing for the title of campus beauty, someone posted a photo of Lu Huan studying in the library.
Lu Huansheng is handsome; she looks beautiful from any angle. In addition, the photographer's angle is also excellent. In the photo, Lu Huansheng is wearing an ordinary T-shirt, and her eyes are looking at the book in her hands with great concentration, which makes people think of her as quiet and sweet.
She stood out among a sea of flashy photos of girls, attracting a lot of attention.
Of course, many people also think that Lu Huan couldn't possibly be that pretty, and that the photos must be photoshopped.
Many of those who didn't believe Lu Huan was as good-looking as in the photos were proven wrong after seeing her in person.
Lu Huan is so beautiful! She's just as good-looking as the girls from the performing arts department next door.
As usual, Lu Huan prepared to leave the classroom and head straight to the cafeteria for lunch after class ended.
While I was still packing my things, I saw a large crowd gathered at the entrance.
"Hey! Isn't that Ye Sangsang from the Performing Arts Department? What's she doing here?"
"Where is Ye Sangsang?"
"Holy crap! What a day this is! I actually saw two of the most beautiful girls in the department. I'm so lucky today! I definitely have to give them a try later!"
"..."
Ye Sangsang was surrounded by a group of people. She was already quite famous and had many fans wherever she went.
"Excuse me, could you please move aside? I'm here to see my sister!"
Ye Sangsang smiled apologetically at the person blocking her way, then looked inside and her gaze fell on Lu Huan.
Upon hearing this, everyone naturally obeyed and immediately made way for them.
Just as Lu Huan finished packing her things, Ye Sangsang walked up to her and called her "sister".
As the saying goes, no one visits a temple without a reason, so Ye Sangsang's sudden visit must mean she has something to say.
Lu Huan looked at her calmly: "Is there something you need?"
Ye Sangsang smiled sweetly and took Lu Huan's arm, saying, "Sister, I've come to have lunch with you."
Should I ask her to have lunch with me?
Lu Huan glanced around at her. Where was that little follower who was always by her side? Why wasn't he eating with her?
Unsure of Ye Sangsang's intentions, Lu Huan, not wanting to fall into her trap, refused, saying, "No need, I've already made plans with my friends!"
She was afraid that if she ate with Ye Sangsang, she would have even less of an appetite.
Ever since she accused him of stealing last night, Lu Huan has completely lost any goodwill towards her.
The more harmless Ye Sangsang's smile seemed, the more Lu Huan felt that she was up to something.
Ye Sangsang's smile froze on her lips for a moment, as if she hadn't expected Lu Huan to refuse her. The next second, she said, "Sister, you can take me with you."
She spoke very affectionately, as if they were truly best friends who shared the same underwear.
Lu Huan smirked: "I invited Chu Han, are you coming too?"
Chu Han was furious on her behalf about what happened last night, but hadn't yet figured out how to get revenge for her.
If Ye Sangsang really dares to go there, then I will respect her as a tough guy.
Upon hearing Chu Han's name, Ye Sangsang's expression indeed soured; she had a very bad impression of Chu Han.
Speak of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao arrives.
Chu Han had just finished class and ran over from another classroom.
As soon as I came in, I saw that stinky woman, Ye Sangsang.
Wasn't it enough that this woman slandered her son Huanzai last night? Does she want to come here and swagger around today?
Chu Han rushed over in a flash, shouting at the top of her lungs, "Ye Sangsang, stay away from my Huanhuan!"
Chu Han rushed to Lu Huan's side with lightning speed, protecting her like a mother hen protecting her chick. She glared at Ye Sangsang and said angrily, "Let me tell you, if you dare to bully her, I will never let you get away with it!"
In front of everyone, with so many eyes watching.
Everyone was curious about when Lu Huan became Ye Sangsang's older sister, but then they said Ye Sangsang bullied Lu Huan?
Isn't that saying it backwards?
Lu Huan's arrogant and domineering personality is well-known, and he has bullied many girls in the school. Ye Sangsang, on the other hand, has always been a gentle and beautiful woman since her debut, and she is kind and approachable to everyone.
Chu Han glared fiercely at Ye Sangsang, then took Lu Huan's arm and walked outside, completely ignoring the stares of others.
Throughout the journey, Chu Han remained angry, muttering a lot, her cheeks puffed up in a huff, looking so cute you wanted to pinch them.
"Your uncle and aunt are so biased! You've been raised by them for twenty years, and they don't trust you at all, but they actually believe Ye Sangsang's nonsense!"
"There's nothing we can do; Ye Sangsang is their real daughter!"
People's hearts are all crooked; how could a fake heiress compare to a real heiress?
Chu Han was even angrier. "If I had known she dared to accuse you of stealing, I should have given her a strong drug so she wouldn't be able to get out!"
"But she didn't cause you any trouble last night, did she?"
Last night, she originally wanted to invite Lu Huan to come home with her. The Lu family was so biased, Lu Huan would definitely not have a good time if she continued to stay in that Lu family.
But before the banquet was over, her brother had to leave early, taking her with him as he went, not wanting her to cause any trouble!
This is absolutely infuriating!
Her brother just had bad eyesight, that's why he couldn't see how good Huanzai was. Gu Zhendong was much better at judging people, it's just a pity he died young.
Lu Huan shook her head. Ye Sangsang had been running to the toilet repeatedly last night, almost causing Lu Huan to collapse and have to go to the hospital. How could Lu Huan have had time to cause trouble for her?
Thinking of the scene last night, I couldn't help but laugh out loud. Ye Sangsang looked quite disheveled back then.
Chu Han was still worried about Lu Huan's future when she saw her best friend still laughing. She stood with her hands on her hips and said fiercely, "You still have the nerve to laugh! What happened to that necklace last night? Why was it yours, but you lent it to Ye Sangsang to wear, letting that bitch show off!"
"That stinky woman Ye Sangsang wears a necklace and flaunts it everywhere, it's infuriating! Luckily, your Gu Zhendong threw out a ruby necklace worth 23 million and slapped her in the face. She has the nerve to flaunt something worth a million or so, doesn't she feel ashamed!"
When Lu Huan heard Chu Han say "Your Gu Zhendong," her heart skipped a beat, and her cheeks flushed again as she recalled the kiss from last night.
Chu Han talked for a long time until her mouth was dry, but Lu Huan still didn't pay attention to her. Puzzled, she turned her head and saw that Lu Huan's cheeks were flushed and her eyes were filled with shyness. Her mind was already wandering elsewhere.
He nudged her shoulder. "What are you thinking about!"
A sudden slap pulled Lu Huan back to reality, and she quickly denied it: "No!"
He shook his head like a rattle drum, looking at Chu Han with exceptional sincerity, as if to say: You must believe me, I really didn't want to think about men!
A denial without a second thought must be suspicious.
Chu Han raised an eyebrow, "Don't you know her well enough?"
It's "Your Gu Zhendong" again! That damned nickname is making my heart race uncontrollably.
Lu Huan playfully scolded her, "What nonsense are you talking about? He's not my Gu Zhendong!"
Chu Han rolled her eyes at the woman who was clearly in heat, "Do you think I'd believe that?"
Lu Huan: "..."
The two ate lunch in the cafeteria.
Chu Han took a bite of the braised pork; the taste was just average, and she couldn't understand why Lu Huan liked it so much.
Having grown accustomed to the food prepared by professional chefs, she simply couldn't stomach the communal cooking. After a few bites, she put down her chopsticks.
She glanced at Lu Huan, who was happily eating across from her. Since losing her memory, not only had her personality changed, but even her tastes had changed.
"How far have things progressed between you and Gu Zhendong?"
Lu Huan was taking a bite of braised pork when she almost choked. "We're not..."
"Don't deny it, your face is all pink and rosy right now, it's like you're in heat!"
"..."
She didn't!
Lu Huan subconsciously touched her face. "It's hot!"
"hehe!"
Under Chu Han's fierce gaze, Lu Huan had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "He just confessed to me, and I haven't decided whether to accept him yet!"
She'd better not talk about things as embarrassing as holding hands and kissing.
Honestly, their progress seems a bit too fast; holding hands, kissing, and confessing their feelings all happened on the same day.
Chu Han rested her chin on her hand and seriously analyzed to her: "Gu Zhendong is indeed rich and powerful, and he is also good-looking, but I heard that he is particularly cruel and has a bad temper. Most importantly, he is also a short-lived person. Do you really want to be with him?"
Lu Huan: ...
Why do Chu Han and Yan Shi say the same things?
Lu Huan poked at the rice grains with a hint of frustration, "I really like him!"
"Ha, didn't you used to be head over heels in love with my brother?" Chu Han retorted, "Maybe one day when your memory returns, you'll fall for my brother again!"
"impossible!"
She's not the original owner of this body, so how could she possibly be interested in Chu Jun?
The last class has about ten minutes left.
Lu Huan lost interest in the lesson and kept staring at her phone.
Since saying goodnight last night, Gu Zhendong hasn't sent her any messages.
Does he regret it?
Her fingers accidentally touched her lips, but when he kissed her, he seemed to like it quite a bit, didn't he?
Her phone suddenly vibrated. She picked it up and saw that it was a message from Gu Zhendong.
Is class over?
Gu Zhendong actually sent her a message.
Lu Huan grabbed her phone, ready to reply to the message immediately.
The finger paused on the send screen as soon as the word "not yet" was typed.
If she replies immediately, won't it seem like she's deliberately waiting for his message?
No, no, she had to wait a few minutes before replying, pretending she had just seen it.
It felt like ten minutes had passed, but when I checked the time, only three minutes had gone by.
Lu Huan bit her finger and tapped to send two words.
Okay, I'll wait for you at the school gate. Let's go out for dinner together tonight.
Gu Zhendong replied quickly. Lu Huan was stunned for a moment, then became so excited that she almost jumped off her chair.
Gu Zhendong invited her to dinner!
Mr. Gu, are you pursuing me?
Lu Huan raised an eyebrow, waiting expectantly for Gu Zhendong's reply.
Yes, Miss Lu, would you do me the honor of joining me for dinner?
【Seeing how sincere you are, Mr. Gu, I happen to be free tonight, so I'll reluctantly have dinner with you!】 Looking at their chat history, Lu Huan completely forgot about what Yan Shi and Chu Han had said. Holding her phone to her heart, she couldn't help but chuckle to herself.
As soon as the bell rang, Lu Huan eagerly packed her things and headed outside.
When they arrived at the school gate, Lu Huan craned her neck to look around, searching for Gu Zhendong's car.
Before she could even see her, someone called her name, and then a face came into view.
Lu Huan frowned slightly. Why was it her again?
Ye Sangsang walked over with her schoolbag on her back. "Sister, let's go home!"
Lu Huan refused without hesitation: "No need, you go home first, I have made an appointment with a friend to have dinner together."
Ye Sangsang became less convinced after hearing the same excuse twice.
Ye Sangsang, who studied acting, could act on cue. She immediately put on a wronged expression, looked at her pitifully, and said, "Sister, are you still angry about what happened yesterday? I really didn't mean to slander you. I don't know how that necklace ended up in the trash can. If you're still angry, then I apologize. Sister, please don't be angry anymore, okay?"
Lu Huan twitched his lips helplessly. What was wrong with this Ye Sangsang?
She always likes to put on an act in front of others, making herself look wronged and pitiful. People who don't know her might think that they have bullied her.
Lu Huan was most annoyed by scheming women, and they even delayed her from picking up Gu Zhendong. She immediately said irritably, "Ye Sangsang, are you ever going to stop?"
Ever since Lu Huan transmigrated, she has always acted like she doesn't compete or fight, yet Ye Sangsang has repeatedly caused her trouble, truly believing that she has a good temper and can be provoked at will!
Lu Huan glanced at Ye Sangsang's weak expression and reddened eyes, and knew that he had already fallen into her trap.
Ye Sangsang's goal was to make her angry and lose her temper in public, so that everyone around would believe that Lu Huan had bullied Ye Sangsang first.
"sister……"
Just as Lu Huan was about to speak, someone beat her to it.
Lu Huan turned her head and saw Gu Zhendong, dressed in a well-fitting suit, striding over.
With one arm around Lu Huan's, he shielded Lu Huan behind him and stared coldly at Ye Sangsang, "Since Miss Ye wants to apologize to Huanhuan, why not raise your voice and explain the whole story so that everyone around knows what happened!"
Ye Sangsang apologized to Lu Huan so softly that bystanders could barely hear her; all they could see was her aggrieved expression.
Since Gu Zhendong took control of the Gu family, he has seen all sorts of people.
He didn't even consider Ye Sangsang, a pure and innocent type, worthy of his attention.
Originally, I was letting her off this time because of Lu Zhong, but since she brought this upon herself, she can't be blamed for it.
Ye Sangsang's carefully planned scheme was about to succeed when it was ruined by Gu Zhendong, who suddenly appeared.
She couldn't possibly say what Gu Zhendong said aloud to others; that would only make her lose face.
As a result, Ye Sangsang seemed to have suffered a great injustice, biting her lip and looking pitiful.
Without saying a word, Gu Zhendong grabbed Lu Huan's hand and was about to leave.
Lu Huan tapped the man's palm, signaling Gu Zhendong to stop.
She looked at Ye Sangsang in front of her and said, "By the way, I didn't lie to you, I really do have an appointment with someone!"
Gu Zhendong took Lu Huan's hand and got into the car, then instructed the driver to start driving.
Lu Huan glanced at the people outside the car and muttered, "Oh no, I might become the forum's darling again tonight!"
"Hmm? What do you mean?"
"It's definitely about Ye Sangsang and me, everyone's saying I bullied her until she cried, and the rest of the discussion is definitely about my sugar daddy..."
"The sugar daddy?"
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