After seven years of being a "simp," she's reborn and no longer pursuing the aloof sc

Chapter 126

Liu Ke pushed up his glasses, a dark glint flashing in his eyes hidden beneath the lenses. His tone was light and tinged with sarcasm.

I listened to his sarcastic remarks and sneered. I had originally planned to hold out for this week, but I didn't expect Liu Ke to be so shameless and petty. He wasn't like this before.

Since that's the case, I couldn't be bothered to maintain a peaceful demeanor with him. I retorted sarcastically, "I remember this rule was set by Teacher Zuo back then. Besides, you're just an agent now, so don't put on airs."

I paused, carefully observing his expression. Seeing him grow angrier with age, I thought to myself: He really knows how to pretend. This is his true face.

I paused and continued, "Moreover, you made three mistakes in today's teaching assignment. I didn't expose you in front of everyone, which is already giving you face. If Teacher Zuo knew, he would be very upset. You are Teacher Zuo's number three student, so don't let him down."

"Since you've sent the students on duty away and you're so diligent, then thank you for your hard work, Head Teacher."

I smiled at him, watched his embarrassed expression, and then turned and left.

Reaching the door, she turned back to stare at his angry gaze, her smile fading, and said, "Remember to clean it up before the afternoon; medical students will need the classroom this afternoon."

I looked at Liu Ke with eyes that seemed to want to kill me, and my smile became even more unrestrained, but the thought of having to endure another six days made me unable to stay a minute longer.

"That's disgusting."

"Who's disgusting?"

I looked up at Gu Jinhuai, who had suddenly appeared, my eyes flashing with surprise. I didn't answer his question: "When did you get here?"

"How was the morning? Were the new students easy to teach?"

Even if I don't say anything, Gu Jinhuai knows all about my whereabouts.

"Oh no, they're all acting like big shots. And that Liu Ke, he wasn't like this when he was in the same class as us. How come he's so petty and narrow-minded now?"

I said so much in one breath, every word filled with anger and complaints.

"do not know."

Hearing about another man from her, Gu Jinhuai's face showed a hint of displeasure.

During his high school years, Gu Jinhuai either slept in class or skipped classes. He didn't know everyone in his class, let alone pay attention to an invisible person.

"He's so awful! The teacher clearly said that we should have the theory classes first and then the practical classes, but he did it the other way around. He must have gone crazy from all that studying. I'm so angry!"

I didn't realize that I was actually complaining about someone else to Gu Jinhuai; this was the first time I'd ever done so.

Gu Jinhuai, standing to the side, watched as I Sheng became angry, his eyes showing a hint of surprise.

But in the depths of his eyes, which I couldn't see, there was a hint of profoundness.

"What do you want to eat for lunch?"

Gu Jinhuai composed himself and asked.

"I'll eat at the cafeteria. But the cafeteria is not up to Gu Shao's standards. You should eat somewhere else."

I looked at Gu Jinhuai with a serious expression.

"The cafeteria isn't yours to go to whenever I want."

Gu Jinhuai looked extremely displeased and strode past me toward the cafeteria.

I gave him a complicated look and quickly followed.

At this time, everyone is going to the cafeteria for lunch. If he goes now, I can't go. I don't want to be surrounded and attacked.

Gu Jinhuai, who was walking ahead, suddenly turned around. Just as I was about to turn away, he seemed to guess what I was thinking, strode over, and grabbed my hand.

"where are you going?"

The man's voice was deep and tinged with displeasure.

"This is a school, and teachers should set an example. It's inappropriate for them to be pulling and tugging like this."

As I was saying this, I tried to break free from his wrist, but he led me directly to the cafeteria.

As he drew closer, I grabbed his hand tightly and snapped, "Are you crazy? Stop it!"

I am all too aware of Gu Jinhuai's influence at Imperial University. If he saw me eating with him in the cafeteria, I wouldn't be able to "live" here anymore.

"What's wrong? Are you afraid I'll embarrass you?"

Gu Jinhuai frowned, his displeasure evident.

"No, I just don't understand why you insist on coming to the cafeteria with me."

I watched him walk forward without moving an inch. I had no choice but to grab his arm tightly with both hands and say angrily, "Do you have to let those people watch me? I've had enough bad luck today. If you want to eat, go eat by yourself."

I forcefully shook off his hand, my tone tinged with grievance.

Gu Jinhuai stopped and looked at me, who was looking down and not saying anything, seemingly at a loss for words.

After a long pause, he finally said, "That's not what I meant."

He just wanted to tell everyone that Zhou Nanzhi was the person he was protecting.

"You are the one. If it weren't for you, I would be so unlucky, targeted by the Song sisters, warned by your brother, and treated like that by that lousy designer from Laojun Mountain..."

The more I talked, the more wronged I felt. Scenes of being bullied came to mind one by one. By the end, my eyes were red and I stared at Gu Jinhuai with tears in my eyes.

When Gu Jinhuai saw me crying, his hands froze in mid-air, and a look of helplessness appeared on his face.

"Hey, don't cry, I won't go, okay?"

Looking at his expression, I suppressed the strange feeling in my heart. If it were before, he would have been impatient and left long ago, but why hasn't he left now?

Wasn't he most annoyed by women crying? Of course, Song Yuan was an exception.

"You hurry up and leave."

As I was crying, I couldn't help but hiccup. In an instant, my face turned bright red, and I lowered my head, not daring to look at him.

It's so embarrassing. Why does he always seem to stumble upon embarrassing moments?

"If we're going to leave, we'll leave together. We can eat out together, and we won't get caught, right?"

Just as I looked up and was about to speak, Gu Jinhuai said with a stern face, "You are not allowed to refuse."

Finally, I looked at the hand that was being held, my eyes filled with complicated emotions. My gaze swept over my stomach. If Gu Jinhuai knew that I had secretly given birth to his child without telling him, he would probably kill me in anger!

Thinking of his gloomy eyes, I couldn't help but shudder and tried to keep my distance from him.

After lunch, Gu Jinhuai received a call from the Gu family's old residence, asking him to come over as well.

I was just surprised, but deep down I also had a bad feeling.

I don't believe Madam Gu would send me to her door for no reason. There must be something going on, and it's something that's not good for me.

Gu Jinhuai, who was standing next to me, noticed my unease. He drove with one hand and held my hand with the other to reassure me.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here."

I glanced at Gu Jinhuai indifferently, thinking to myself: I'm only afraid when you're around.

Gu Jinhuai seemed to be alone in my thoughts, and chuckled softly.

Gradually, the car drove towards the Gu family's old residence. Gu Jinhuai drove the car all the way inside, and the driver parked the car in the parking lot. He then took my hand and led me inside.

Besides Mrs. Gu, there was another woman in the living room, Song Yuan's younger sister, Song Yuyan. I didn't know why she was there, but just from her malicious smile, I knew she was coming for me.

"Why did you call me back in such a hurry? Has the share transfer agreement been signed?"

Ignoring Madam Gu's angry glare, Gu Jinhuai pulled me to sit down to the side.

The man held my hand in one hand, his fingertips gently pressing on the back of my hand. The burning heat spread along my skin, scalding my heart.

One hand rested on his knee, his index and middle fingers tapping rhythmically, his tone indifferent.

"We'll talk about that later. What I'm about to say is related to her."

Madam Gu looked displeased, her anger barely contained.

Song Yuyan, who was standing nearby, was very perceptive and poured Madam Gu a cup of tea: "Aunt Gu, don't be angry, have a cup of tea to calm down."

Madam Gu looked at Song Yuyan with satisfaction and gave her a slight smile.

"Zhou Nanzhi, now that you're married to Brother Jinhuai, why are you still so fickle? Isn't Brother Jinhuai good to you?"

Seeing Song Yuyan's inexplicable hostility, coupled with what she said, I was completely confused.

"What do you mean?"

I spoke in a nonchalant tone.

"What do you mean? Look at the mess you've made?"

Mrs. Gu slammed a stack of photos onto the table with a bang. The photos scattered, and when I saw the ones on the table, a look of surprise flashed across my eyes.

This photo is of me and Liu Ke from yesterday. Who took it?

"Why aren't you saying anything? You have no excuse to deny it now. No wonder my sister felt that Liu Ke was always absent-minded these past few days and didn't come home. It turns out you seduced him."

Song Yuyan looked at my reaction with satisfaction, her tone laced with sarcasm.

“Brother Jinhuai, look at the wife you married. She’s cheated on you. Are you still going to stay with her? A woman who cheats on you isn’t worth your affection.”

As soon as Song Yuyan said those words, I felt a chill run through me, and my heart trembled slightly.

Although my marriage with Gu Jinhuai was a sham, even if I wanted to get rid of it, they shouldn't have smeared me with dirty laundry.

"You're going too far by trying to slander me based solely on a photo without asking any questions?"