Ren Baiping nodded, "That's right. I feel that Gu Rongqi is a rational person. Even if you refuse, nothing should happen. Otherwise, he wouldn't be like you, not wanting to break the ice."
Through several encounters with Gu Rongqi, Ren Baiping sensed that Gu Rongqi did have feelings for Cheng Qicai, but he must have some reservations.
Based on his identity, Ren Baiping guessed that for a family like theirs, firstly, it would be difficult to get past the parents, and secondly, Cheng Qicai's value was not enough for him to insist on marrying her.
However, Gu Rongqi is a well-mannered person, so even if Cheng Qicai rejects her, there won't be any problems.
Ren Baiping wouldn't have said such things if Cheng Qicai were just an ordinary friend. But he genuinely believed that Cheng Qicai was a good person and didn't need to suffer like this.
It's better to cut ties now before things get too deep.
With Ren Baiping's analysis, Cheng Qicai felt a pang of pain, but it seemed to make sense.
Moreover, she has been using Ren Baiping as an excuse to treat him badly. If this issue isn't clarified, it will remain unresolved.
So it's better to end it quickly than to suffer for a long time. Just give yourself a good beating.
"Thank you." Cheng Qicai made up her mind and sincerely thanked him.
"It's a minor problem, but it looks like we won't be able to have dinner today."
This was originally just an excuse Cheng Qicai used to brush off Gu Rongqi. She scratched her head sheepishly, "I'll treat you next time."
"Just kidding, how could I really let you come every time? Wouldn't I become a gigolo?"
Cheng Qicai laughed, her gloom dissipating considerably: "I'm dirt poor myself, I can't afford to keep a gigolo."
"Ha ha……"
The atmosphere became relaxed again.
After they arrived at the subway entrance, Cheng Qicai smiled and said, "We're both soaked, so we'll go back and change our clothes."
"Don't you need me to take you back?" Ren Baiping asked, looking at her.
Cheng Qicai was taken aback, then remembered what he meant. She shook her head, "No need, that's just an excuse."
"Oh well."
"Do you need an umbrella?" Cheng Qicai handed over her umbrella. "The subway exit is right outside my apartment complex. Yours is farther away. You can take my umbrella back with you."
Ren Baiping waved his hand and refused: "No need. Maybe the rain will stop when we get to the school gate. Even if it doesn't stop, there are umbrellas for twenty yuan at the subway entrance. I'll just buy one then."
Seeing Ren Baiping's firm refusal, Cheng Qicai had no choice but to withdraw her hand.
After parting ways with him, Cheng Qicai took the subway home.
Cheng Qicai came home early today, but she didn't feel like cooking. She was thinking about whether to buy a cup of instant noodles to eat at home or just find a small restaurant outside when she saw a familiar car.
No way... She was shocked. Looking around, she decided to find a secluded place to hide and go home.
Although she wanted to make things clear with Gu Rongqi, it shouldn't be like this, where they just decided to talk things out and then meet the next second!
Cheng Qicai crept furtively from the corner of the wall toward the gate, glancing at the car out of the corner of her eye every now and then. She quickened her pace only after noticing that it was not moving.
Just as she was about to pass the car, she heard the door open behind her.
Cheng Qicai suddenly increased the speed of her feet.
"Cheng Qicai!" A familiar voice sounded from behind. Although it was the same gentle tone as always, she could tell that something was different.
It was gentle yet stern.
She stopped abruptly, turned around stiffly, and gave Gu Rongqi a formulaic smile, "Hello, Mr. Gu, you're still here?!"
Gu Rongqi walked towards her step by step, his high-end leather shoes stepping on the wet ground, occasionally splashing water when he stepped on uneven spots.
Even when he stood in front of Cheng Qicai, not a single drop of water was on his shoes.
Gu Rongqi's voice rang out above her head, "Our previous call ended at 3:45, and it's 5:10 now, which is a total of one hour and twenty-five minutes. I don't think you'll have time to go eat, right?"
Hearing Gu Rongqi accurately state each time period, she was so shocked that she raised her head.
Her eyes widened as she stared straight at Gu Rongqi, not understanding what he meant.
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