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

Chapter

I had barely finished speaking when I saw Gu Jinhuai get up from the sofa and walk towards me.

My heart tightened, and I backed away, asking, "What do you want?"

"You think you can go looking like that?"

Gu Jinhuai glanced at my bandaged leg, his tone light and casual.

"I can."

I dodged his outstretched hand, grabbed the bedpost with my left hand, and stood up. I put my feet on the ground and walked with a limp.

Although the toilet door wasn't far away, my legs still ached. Just when I couldn't take it anymore, Gu Jinhuai came over, picked me up, and gently placed me on the toilet.

"Be careful."

Gu Jinhuai's tone was unreadable as he turned and closed the door.

After I finished using the restroom, I opened the door and found Gu Jinhuai leaning against the wall, looking languidly with his arms crossed and his narrow eyes staring at the ground, seemingly lost in thought.

Simply leaning against something without saying a word gives off an air of aloofness and nobility.

I didn't expect him to still be waiting. Just as I was about to walk back on one foot, Gu Jinhuai suddenly stood up straight and walked to my side, pretending to hug me, but I refused.

"I can do it myself."

"Are you planning to hop back?"

Gu Jinhuai saw through my thoughts, and I don't know if it was just my imagination, but I saw a faint smile flash across his eyes.

"It's not impossible."

Just as I was about to jump, Gu Jinhuai's chilling voice rang out again: "If you want to lie here for another month, then jump."

Seeing his serious expression, I hesitated for a moment.

In the end, he carried me back.

For several days in a row, he stayed in the ward and did not leave for a moment.

"I won't commit suicide, you can leave now. Also, you're not allowed to decide on my college application without my consent."

I stared intently at him, trying to discern any emotion on his face.

But the man disguised himself very well; not a single emotion was revealed in his dark eyes.

After a long pause, he looked up at me, his voice low and cold, yet filled with confusion: "Are you really sure?"

I nodded, and Gu Jinhuai gave me a deep look before leaving without saying a word.

I didn't show up for several days. That afternoon, Gu Zi came and was heartbroken to see me like this.

"Zhizhi, you've suffered. I've been kept at home by my mom for the past few days and only got out today. Are you alright now?"

Looking at my pale face, Gu Zi couldn't help but cry until her eyes were red, and her words were tinged with guilt.

“I’m already doing very well. I’m so happy that you came out to see me.”

In my past life, after Gu Zi's mother found out about my relationship with Gu Zi, she kept trying to stop me, and even threatened me with money to leave her and my siblings.

Back then, in order to pursue Gu Jinhuai, I told Gu's mother many things from the bottom of my heart, but in the end, all I got in return was Gu's mother's contempt and ridicule.

I am not good enough for her proud son.

"Zhizhi, what's wrong?"

Gu Zi waved her hand in front of me, her eyes full of worry.

"It's nothing, thank you for coming to see me."

My answer is very sincere.

"Don't talk nonsense, you're my best friend."

Gu Zi held my hand tightly, her voice trembling with tears.

"I'm already fine, don't cry."

Gu Zi is usually very easygoing, but when it comes to my affairs, she acts like a little girl who never grows up, and in the end, I, the patient, have to comfort her.

“I know everything about your situation. It was clearly Song Yuan’s fault, so why was she still able to get on the list of recommended students for overseas universities?”

"Zhizhi, you've suffered. Don't worry, I'm here for you from now on, and I will never let you suffer again."

Seeing Gu Zi crying and making promises to me, it would be a lie to say I wasn't moved. But after so many things, I also understand that this world is not black and white, it's very complicated and hard to explain.

"This is porridge that my housekeeper cooked. I brought it out especially for you. Please try it."

Looking at the steaming porridge, my eyes reddened. I sniffed and said softly, "Gu Zi, you don't need to secretly bring it out for me anymore. I have money."

"You don't have any money. You're lucky if your parents don't strip you bare."

Gu Zi instinctively retorted, but after realizing that what she said had gone too far, she softened her tone and explained, "That's not what I meant. I was just worried about you. You've been in the hospital for so long, and I haven't seen them come to take care of you."

“They only care about money, not people. Zhizhi, I’m not targeting your parents. I just want to tell you that you’re going to university soon, and you need to plan for yourself. But don’t worry, I’ll always be here for you.”

I knew Gu Zi was genuinely worried about me, and I didn't want her to worry, so I told her directly that the painting under the sunset had been sold, but I didn't tell her that the buyer was her brother.

After all, 2.5 million is no small sum.

To her surprise, she looked stunned and unconsciously raised her voice: "What did you say? You sold the painting? Who did you sell it to? Why didn't you sell it to me? That's my favorite painting!"

Gu Zi finally burst into tears, but there was nothing more she could do to me. All she could do was glare at me with a look of utter disappointment.

I looked at her, completely bewildered, and asked, "Why do you like that painting?"

"I……"

Gu Zi's eyes flickered, and finally, under my sincere gaze, she said, "It's my brother. He really likes this painting. He saw it at an art exhibition before and kept asking me who painted it. But don't worry, I'm tight-lipped and haven't mentioned your name."

I was deeply moved by Gu Zi's words. He liked my painting?

why?

Even after Gu Zi left, I still couldn't recover from what she had said.

"Hello, beautiful lady, I heard you were sick, so I came to check on you!"

Song Yuzhou pushed open the ward door, holding a bouquet of white roses in his hands. He also ran his greasy hand through his hair, making him look particularly greasy.

I glanced at his flashy pink shirt suit, my gaze finally settling on the white roses, and my lips twitched slightly: "I don't want to die yet, please take your flowers away."

"Don't say that. All the flowers in the florist's shop have been bought up. This is all that's left. Don't be disgusted. I just wanted to come and see you."

"How about that? Even though we've only met a few times and there's no real connection, we're still friends. Aren't I respectable enough?"

I watched as Song Yuzhou sat casually on the chair by the bed, his charming eyes smiling at me, making him hard to read.

"Heh, I've become like this thanks to your sister. Now you're showing me white chrysanthemums, trying to send me away?"

I have no good feelings towards the people around Song Yuan, and I made no attempt to hide it in my tone.

"She is her, and I am me. Besides, who in the industry doesn't know whether we are related by blood or not?"

"I'll tell you a secret..."

Song Yuzhou's lips curled into a smile as he suddenly moved closer to me, his voice close to my ear. Just as I was about to back away, his gentle voice rang out: "I am actually an illegitimate son of the Song family."

My pupils suddenly contracted. In my previous life, I had only heard people say that Song Yuzhou was the son of the Song family's driver. The Song family only had one daughter, Song Yuan, who was pampered like a little princess. After graduating, Song Yuzhou was adopted by the Song family for some reason and changed his surname to become the heir of the Song family.

I'm not interested in your affairs.

There are many secrets about wealthy families, but they are not things that an ordinary person like me could know.

Song Yuzhou seemed to sense my fear, chuckled, patted my shoulder, and said in a seemingly relaxed manner, "Don't be afraid. I've kept this secret in my heart for a long time. I feel a little better now that I can tell you. We're friends now, and I've told you everything on my mind. Don't you have anything you want to tell me?"

"For example, what is your relationship with Gu Jinhuai?"

Song Yuzhou narrowed his long, almond-shaped eyes and moved closer to me.