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

Chapter Seventeen

Seeing Gu Jinhuai storming over, I subconsciously moved a step to the side to make room for him.

"Jinghuai, you've finally arrived. They've gone too far."

Song Yuan's sweet, delicate voice rang out from behind.

"Brother, who do you really want?"

Gu Zi, unable to bear it any longer, stood in front of him and questioned him.

For a moment, the air fell silent. No one spoke. I didn't want to be sad anymore. In a love triangle, one person was destined to leave.

"It's late, I'm going home now. Goodbye, Gu Zi."

I said goodbye to Gu Zi and was about to leave when my wrist was grabbed as I passed Gu Jinhuai. The man's voice was cold: "I'll see you off."

I shook off his hand, stared at him, and said impatiently, "Gu Jinhuai, don't you understand that a person can't like two people at the same time?"

I ignored his surprise and walked straight past him.

"Jinhuai, it hurts so much, my stomach hurts so much."

As soon as I took a step, Song Yuan behind me exclaimed in surprise. This time, I didn't turn around and kept walking forward.

As soon as I reached the intersection, I saw Song Yuzhou leaning casually against a tree, a hint of arrogance in his eyes. When he saw me, his gaze became more interested.

"I heard you were sick, so I dropped my overseas conference and rushed over to see you. Why are you still entangled with him?"

Song Yuzhou walked towards me, and before I could react, he tried to pull me away. The next moment, a tall figure appeared in front of me, grabbed my other hand, and declared his ownership: "Song Yuzhou, she is not someone you can touch."

"What? You want to fight again? Trying to have your cake and eat it too? Does the Gu family know?"

When Song Yuzhou said this, he glanced at me sideways, and my heart ached.

In my past life, although Gu Jinhuai married me, we didn't have a wedding ceremony. For five years, I never visited the Gu family home. Every time there was a family gathering, Gu Jinhuai would go back alone.

Every time I brought it up, he would get annoyed, so I never mentioned it again. Even after I gave birth and went through postpartum confinement, I hired a postpartum nanny.

Song Yuzhou held my hand tightly and didn't let go, while Gu Jinhuai secretly competed with him, holding my other hand tightly.

"My family affairs are none of your business."

A sharp pain shot through my wrist, and I instinctively frowned, trying to break free, but my grip tightened even more.

"Zhizhi, the decision is yours. Who do you want to go with?"

Song Yuzhou looked at me with a leisurely air, and I felt a chill run down my spine when I saw his playful gaze.

In their circle, beautiful women with no background are merely toys for their amusement.

If you're happy, keep it; if you're unhappy, discard it.

“I am not an object; your behavior only disgusts me.”

I stared at Gu Jinhuai, but he didn't let go. His dark eyes held emotions I couldn't decipher.

The next moment, Song Yuzhou let go of my hand and said with a hint of regret, "Alright, I never force beautiful women."

I tried to shake off Gu Jinhuai's hand, but he pulled me into the car, and the car sped away.

"Brother Jinhuai".

Seeing this, Song Yuan hurriedly ran over.

Those thugs had already run away the moment Gu Jinhuai arrived.

"Don't get involved and cause trouble."

Gu Zi glared at Song Yuan, blocked her path, instinctively covered her mouth, and pulled her to Song Yuzhou's side.

"Keep an eye on your sister, don't let her cause any trouble."

After saying that, Gu Zi left without looking back.

Song Yuzhou looked at Song Yuan beside him, grabbed her wrist, and his smile deepened, but his eyes were filled with malice: "Yuanyuan, you've made enough trouble, it's time to go home."

"Get out of my way! If my dad hadn't changed your name, would you really think you were a member of the Song family? You're just a dog raised by the Song family. How dare you team up with Zhou Nanzhi to scheme against me! When we get back, I'll have my dad teach you a lesson... uh..."

Before Song Yuan could finish speaking, Song Yuzhou grabbed her face, his voice hoarse, but his smile remained.

“Yuanyuan, although we are not related by blood, I have always treated you as my sister. If you do this, your brother will be very sad.”

The smile in Song Yuzhou's peach blossom eyes looked chilling and frightening, which frightened Song Yuan.

The car was completely silent. I looked out at the woods outside the window and spoke in a cool, sarcastic tone, though my voice was still nasal: "Where are you planning to leave me this time?"

Gu Jinhuai paused, then said in a deep voice, "Song Yuan had something to do last time, I..."

"I do not want to hear."

I interrupted impatiently, my tone somewhat cold.

Although I've let go, I still can't be so calm as to listen to his stories about other women.

The atmosphere inside the car froze.

Soon, we arrived at the hotel entrance, the car came to a smooth stop, and the doors were locked.

Gu Jinhuai stared at me intently with his dark, deep eyes for a long while before finally uttering a single sentence: "Zhou Nanzhi, you've changed!"

I looked back at him; we were so close, yet it felt like a lifetime had passed.

I smiled, the adoration in my eyes gone: "Gu Jinhuai, people always grow up. I sincerely wish you happiness."

Just now, I suddenly realized that there are many things worth doing in life besides love. I had doubts and resentment before, but now I suddenly understand that there are many things worth doing in life besides love.

"Can we open the door now?"

I asked patiently.

"Zhou Nanzhi!"

Gu Jinhuai's face was still very ugly, his tone was clenched through gritted teeth, and the veins on the back of his hand gripping the steering wheel were bulging, showing his anger.

With a click, the car door unlocked, and I got out. My feet had barely touched the ground when the car behind me sped away.

I looked back and watched the car gradually disappear from my sight before returning to the hotel.

The next day, I was woken up early by Gu Zi's phone call.

"Zhizhi, you haven't come to school yet. You haven't forgotten that we're going hiking today, have you?"

"understood."

I touched my slightly hot forehead, took some fever reducer, and went out with my travel bag.

Half an hour later, I arrived at school and got on the school bus with Gu Zhi.

Soon after, Song Yuan and Gu Jinhuai appeared, causing a stir among the onlookers.

I was surrounded by compliments, so I chose a corner to sit down. Just as I was about to put on my headphones, I saw several delivery guys walk in, carrying lots of milk tea.

"We don't know if we'll ever see each other again after graduation. This is a small token of our appreciation from Gu. Please don't mind it."

Song Yuan walked towards me carrying two cups.

"This isn't cheap, it's thirty-one cups. Yuanyuan, you're so kind. I'll never forget you, no matter who else I forget. You two were my real CP in high school. When you get married, you have to call me."

"Don't talk nonsense. Studies are the priority. Jin Huai said we'll talk about the rest after we graduate from university."

Song Yuan's voice was so soft that any man would be melted by it.

My friend Song Yuan was shouting loudly, and when she glanced at me out of the corner of her eye, she seemed a little smug.

I chuckled softly, not paying any attention. Just as I put on my headphones, Song Yuan handed me a cup of milk tea.

"This is my favorite flavor, I don't know if you like it?"

I glanced down and saw mango pomelo sago; it looked somewhat familiar.

It looks exactly the same as the cup Gu Zi gave me last time, even the taste is the same.

Gu Zi said it was bought by his brother, probably for Song Yuan.

Looking at that cup of milk tea, I found it an eyesore and didn't take it.

"Thank you so much. You're such a kind person to remember so many of us."

Seeing that I wasn't in a good mood, Gu Zi, who was sitting outside, took the two cups of milk tea from my hand.

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Song Yuan's face, and she finally sat in the innermost seat in front of us.

Soon, Liu Ke boarded the bus, glanced at the seats, and was about to sit down next to Song Yuan when Song Yuan said awkwardly, "Class monitor, this seat is taken. Could you sit in the back?"

"Yeah, class monitor, she left this for her boyfriend, no, it should be her fiancé."

The classmate next door, not wanting to miss out on the fun, continued to speak.

This drew chuckles from the crowd.

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Liu Ke's face. Gu Zhi, not knowing who she was looking for, generously offered her seat: "Class monitor, please sit here. It'll be easier for you to count people."

I looked at Gu Zi, who had suddenly stood up, completely bewildered.

"Thank you."

After thanking me, Liu Ke sat down next to me.

I looked at Gu Zhi and saw her winking at me. I didn't understand. The next moment, I saw Gu Jinhuai.

He frowned when he saw Liu Ke sitting next to me.

I pretended I had misread it, opened my phone to listen to music, leaned back in my chair, and closed my eyes.

In my daze, I smelled a faint scent of mint. I subconsciously opened my eyes, only to find that the person next to me was not Liu Ke, but Gu Jinhuai.

A look of surprise flashed across my eyes.