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Chapter 1601 Miserable
"You've suddenly had a change of heart? Why are you spending so much money?"

In a high-end private restaurant, Wang Yan, guided by a waiter, found Gu Li, who had been waiting there.

The dishes were served before Wang Yan arrived, so Wang Yan didn't stand on ceremony and sat down next to Gu Li, picking up his chopsticks and starting to eat.

Gu Li dismissed the waiter, ignoring Wang Yan's teasing, and poured him a glass of wine.

"Come on, Wang Yan, let's have a drink together."

"Just a sip is enough. I never force anyone to drink." Wang Yan picked up his glass and took a sip himself.

However, Gu Li tilted her head back and drank a glass of baijiu in one gulp, then covered her mouth with a tissue.

Wang Yan raised an eyebrow: "What do you mean?"

Gu Li took a sip of juice to suppress the churning in her stomach, and said with a bitter smile, "Are you feeling smug right now? Full of pride?"

"Where did you get that idea?" Wang Yan seemed clueless, but still kept rambling on. "I'm a pretty low-key person, and I have a clear understanding of myself. But if you insist that I'm smug right now, that I'm complacent, then I can tell you that I've always been smug, not just now."

"At this point, what's the point of pretending to be stupid? I don't believe Lin Xiao didn't tell you that I already know about the two of you. I know Lin Xiao well. She's not very assertive. After she confessed to me that day, she must have told you as soon as she got back to her room. She wanted to ask you what to do and how she was going to get along with me from now on."

Gu Li's tone was low and listless as she looked at Wang Yan, who was eating heartily. "Wang Yan, I thought you were still a decent human being. I never expected that you would go so far as to target Lin Xiao in order to make me lose everyone. You are disgusting!"

Wang Yan took a sip of wine, then continued eating and drinking, his eyes fixed on the rotating table, eating endlessly, bite after bite. Under Gu Li's murderous glare and his own rage, he muttered something under his breath.

"You have a huge misunderstanding about me. Lin Xiao did tell me, but how would I know what you're talking about? This restaurant isn't cheap, and you ordered so many dishes, plus this liquor isn't cheap either. Who knows what you're up to?"
As for your claim that I'm inhuman, disgusting, and that I harmed Lin Xiao, then your misunderstanding of me is even greater. What do you mean I would harm Lin Xiao? That would require me to use some kind of drugging or other such methods; that's really awful. It's clear that Lin Xiao and I like each other, and Lin Xiao is willing to be with me.

"Just because you have a prejudice against me doesn't mean you think I'm some heinous villain, does it? Similarly, just because you think Lin Xiao is your best friend doesn't mean you can force her to think I'm bad. Lin Xiao has the right to pursue happiness, and that shouldn't be dictated by you. It can't be that you decide happiness or unhappiness. That's utterly unreasonable."

"Fine, you win." Gu Li crossed her arms and leaned back in her chair. "Ever since we talked it out, although Lin Xiao hasn't moved out, there's been a rift between us. Our family's broken up, we've lost our money, and now you've even taken away my best friend. Are you satisfied now?"

"What do you mean I'm satisfied now? Gu Li, you still think I'm targeting you. You're just being petty and you think I'm the same as you."

Wang Yan shook his head and said, "When we first met on the playground, I already said that Lin Xiao and you are both quite beautiful. As things have progressed, I've had some contact with Lin Xiao, and we've naturally become attracted to each other, which has led to where we are today."

Lin Xiao said that when Tang Wanru used to joke about my relationship with her, you said that even if Lin Xiao really liked me, you wouldn't have any other thoughts. Now it seems that you were just using something you thought was impossible to prove that you had let go of me.

"I said it, and Lin Xiao took it to heart, but you didn't offer any blessings to your good friend. Instead, it's as if Lin Xiao jumping into a fire pit by following me. That's precisely where the rift you mentioned stems from."

Gu Li scoffed, "You've said everything, as if you're so right. You're a multi-billionaire internet tycoon, you're surrounded by big shots. To you, Lin Xiao is just an inexperienced elementary school student. It's so easy for you to lie to her, isn't it? Saying you like each other, isn't it just that you were lusting after her?"

"Your words are too harsh and unpleasant. I also noticed your expression; do you expect me to have any feelings for you? This isn't a two-way street. You look so world-weary; nothing seems right to you. Did you go to the hospital?"

"You really know?" Gu Li's eyes flashed with disbelief.

“I know you have a gynecological problem, but I don’t know the specifics. But judging from your reaction, it’s probably uterine cancer, right? You feel like the sky is falling, and since no one is talking to you, you’ve come to me to vent your emotions.”

"What emotions did I vent? Did I yell at you?"

“Shouting is a way of expressing emotions, not the only way to express emotions. You didn’t shout because you were afraid to shout at me.”

Gu Li let out a long breath, calming herself down, and said sarcastically, "The doctor said my condition isn't good. I need to do chemotherapy first, and if it's not effective, they'll have to remove my uterus, and there's a high chance it will have to be removed. Are you satisfied now?"

Wang Yan also let out a long breath, then took a sip of wine and looked at Gu Li with an expression as if she were an idiot.

"Now you've lost your mind too. Your illness is your own business, not something I caused you to get. What does it have to do with me that I'm satisfied with?"

"It has nothing to do with you, but the more miserable I am, the happier you are, so what are you pretending for?"

"If that were the case, you'd be begging for food right now. Gu Li, you don't really think that with millions in cash and a house, I can't do anything to you, do you? I didn't interfere when you were fighting for the inheritance, otherwise your assets would be at least halved by now. Even now, do you think you can run away?"

"You talk like you're so great. If you're so great, why aren't you the President of the United States?"

“A person without gratitude is unhappy and joyless. Gu Li, you are too resentful right now.”

"That's all because of you!"

Seeing Gu Li's somewhat exasperated expression, Wang Yan laughed heartily. Gu Li always said Wang Yan was mentally ill, and now it seemed she really was a bit off.

Amused, Wang Yan shook his head and asked, "What exactly do you want from me?"

"Didn't you already say that..."

Hearing Wang Yan's impatient words, Gu Li, who was already furious, immediately lost her spirits. She poured herself a glass of wine and downed it in one gulp. Afterward, she continued to drink juice to suppress the churning in her stomach, refusing to eat a single bite of food.

She wiped the wine from the corner of her mouth with a tissue, then gave a bitter laugh: "I never thought I'd be left with no one to talk to. My family is broken up, and things are completely over with Gu Yuan. Tang Wanru is a big mouth, and honestly, I don't trust her at all. Lin Xiao has also foolishly fallen for your tricks and isn't on my side anymore."

After much thought, I decided to tell you. Actually, I have to thank you for coming; otherwise, I'd be drinking here alone today. Ironically, it's all thanks to you.

"I really took time out of my busy schedule to see you; you should thank me."

"You said you were fat and you still had asthma?"

Wang Yan scoffed, "My company is valued at 2 billion. There are so many things to do every day: personnel, finance, future development, and maintaining partnerships. There's never a moment when everything is finished. Besides, there are Lin Quan, Nan Xiang, and Lin Xiao who need my company. Think about it, what more do you have? Gu Li, I've really been good to you."

"You're shameless. Would I be like this without you?"

"That's not very interesting. It just goes back to the point. How exactly did the conflict between us escalate? You think I'm being unreasonable, but I think you're just used to bullying people and don't let them fight back. Lin Xiao said you always say you've reflected on your actions, but I haven't seen you come up with anything from that. You're still blaming me for everything."

"I've already reflected on our mistakes and we're evenly split in terms of fault. Isn't that enough?" Wang Yan laughed heartily, then said nothing more and just continued eating his food.

Gu Li downed two glasses of baijiu in a row, and she was already quite drunk. Her face was flushed, and her speech was becoming increasingly incoherent. She talked about a whole bunch of things that had happened before, laughing and crying at the same time.

At this point, amidst her drunken ramblings, Wang Yan detected a hint of reflection, essentially expressing regret. She said that everything she was proud of had been ruined by Wang Yan.

Since he ate out with them, Wang Yan naturally had to take care of them; otherwise, he would be responsible if they died.

So after he had a big meal, he took Gu Li to an apartment off-campus...

"Wow, long time no see, Wang Yan."

Tang Wanru greeted Wang Yan first, then asked, "What's wrong with Gu Li? Did she drink so much? Was it with you?"

"What are you saying? We're friends too, there's no deep-seated hatred between us."

As they were talking, Wang Yan handed Gu Li over to Tang Wanru and then went into the room.

"Hey, hey, hey, lend a hand!" Tang Wanru shouted, but instead of Wang Yan, Lin Xiao appeared.

Lin Xiao stared at Wang Yan with wide eyes, but first helped Tang Wanru take Gu Li back to her room and settle her in before running out to look at Wang Yan.

"What's going on with her?"

"That's what you saw."

Wang Yan had already looked around the room once, and waved to Lin Xiao, "I'm leaving now."

"Wait a minute, I'll take you down." Lin Xiao ran back to put on his coat, told Tang Wanru, and then ran out again to follow Wang Yan into the elevator.

Lin Xiao, with her arm around Wang Yan's, asked again, "What's going on? Why are you two having dinner and drinks together?"

"She's a boring person, tired of living, so she went to drink with me, her enemy, and gave me a good scolding."

"Get lost! She's terrified of you, how dare she curse at you? What's going on?"

"It's really nothing, you can ask her yourself tomorrow."

"They're being so secretive, something's definitely up!"

Lin Xiao felt that after a period of in-depth communication, she understood Wang Yan quite well; he was a sincere person. So sincere that when she asked him how much money he had, he would give her a relatively accurate figure. He never hid anything related to himself.

But he generally doesn't talk much with others. It seems she always asks about Lin Quan and Nan Xiang, but Wang Yan usually doesn't pay much attention to her.

So if there really wasn't anything wrong, Wang Yan would naturally have told her. If he hadn't, then Gu Li must have had something on her mind. In that sense, Wang Yan had at least told her, since he had given her reassurance.

Seeing Wang Yan smile and remain silent, Lin Xiao knew he wouldn't get any information out of her, so he changed the subject and said, "You two must have talked about us today, right? What did you say?"

Wang Yan didn't hide anything and recounted his conversation with Gu Li in its entirety.

After listening, Lin Xiao sighed, "Although it's not as disloyal as she described, I do feel uncomfortable. Sigh... it's all your fault!"

She punched him twice with her little fists, clearly annoyed.

"Yes, yes, yes, if you say it's my fault, then it's my fault." Wang Yan didn't argue at all. As long as everyone was happy from the playful banter, and each other provided value...

Downstairs, Lin Xiao crossed her arms and stamped her feet. After a moment of silence, she said, "Wang Yan, what do you think about me moving out? That way, it'll save us from feeling awkward with Gu Li, and we'll avoid... always going to... hotels..."

"We're an old married couple, why are you still shy?"

Wang Yan chuckled, "But this is indeed convenient, and you'll have a lot more freedom, saving you from feeling pressured every time you come back here. So take a look around these next few days, find a place you like to rent, and I'll pay your rent."

"Of course you have to pay! Nanxiang already told me that I can't let you get something for free."

"Oh my, you two have formed an alliance?"

Lin Xiao pursed her lips: "We just started chatting again, but we haven't even met yet. She was the one who told me about wanting to move out. She said... although she's just stirring up trouble and wants Gu Li to be ostracized by everyone, I really don't feel comfortable being with Gu Li right now. Sigh... you know, we've been good friends for so many years, and it's turned out like this..."

She went on and on about her sadness, but finally concluded with the words, "It's all your fault."

Wang Yan, of course, didn't care whether it was his fault or not. He said in a serious tone, "Since you and Nan Xiang have made up, how about the three of us have a meal together another day?"

Lin Xiao was quick-witted at this moment. In an instant, her cold red face turned even redder, and she immediately started punching him with her little fists in annoyance.

"Wang Yan! You filthy scoundrel! What are you thinking! Let me tell you, no way! Absolutely not! Don't even think about it!"

"What are you babbling about? Why can't it be done?"

Wang Yan looked innocent. "You two were already best friends, and now you're both with me and you know each other. This is like doubling down in family, isn't that great? Oh, I see, you're thinking of the three of us..."

"Don't say it!"

Lin Xiao reached out and covered Wang Yan's mouth, looking at the smile on Wang Yan's face, "Oh, you're so naughty! I'm going back! Wanru should stop overthinking! You're not allowed to have any wild ideas, just give up on that idea!"

Wang Yan smiled broadly...

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