Chapter 34: Savior
That night, the two families discussed the engagement.
The consensus was that Chen Xialin was still relatively young, and it would be more appropriate to wait until both graduated from university before getting engaged.
Chen Xialin complained, “I’m not that young anymore; I’m almost twenty.”
Chen Zirui pinched Chen Xialin’s arm and whispered in his ear, “Dad is protecting you. If you get marked too early, it will be very disadvantageous for you. You’ll constantly crave your partner’s comfort and won’t be able to control your own pheromones. It would be very dangerous at school.”
“I can drop out of school.”
Chen Zirui looked at Chen Xialin as if he were an idiot.
It’s over, it’s over. I’m stuck with a love-struck fool for a brother.
“What do you think?” Father Chen turned to look at Gu Huaiye, who had been silent. “I noticed you haven’t spoken much since we started. I’m curious about your opinion on this marriage.”
“I think the idea of getting engaged after graduation is quite good.”
The memories of his past life felt like yesterday to Gu Huaiye; there was a high probability he wouldn’t be able to accept a new Omega so quickly.
Moreover, his focus was mainly on the company now, and he had no energy to maintain a relationship.
Gu Huaiye looked up to meet Chen Xialin’s gaze, curving his lips into a smile. “Besides, I think this is better for Little Lin. He should at least finish university and shouldn’t be tied down to our Gu family at such a young age.”
Chen Xialin shyly lowered his head.
Brother Gu is so considerate of me. How could I have the heart to object?
Chen Xialin said cheerfully, “I agree with what Brother Gu said. Let’s wait until graduation.”
Chen Zirui stared at his foolish brother, the corner of his mouth twitching.
Forget it. One is willing to hit, and the other is willing to be hit. They’re a match made in heaven.
The next day, Gu Huaiye returned to the school dormitory.
Chen Zirui had already returned and was playing games on his computer.
Hearing the door open, he quietly put on his headphones to avoid disturbing Gu Huaiye.
Chen Zirui had calmly accepted the fact that his childhood friend had suddenly become a studious, well-behaved kid.
Gu Huaiye tidied up his bed when suddenly someone knocked on their dorm door.
He walked over and opened the door, his expression changing abruptly.
Xie Miaohan was holding a notebook, seemingly registering something, and smiled faintly at Gu Huaiye.
“Sorry to disturb you. I’m here to check the occupancy situation.”
Gu Huaiye looked puzzled. Since when did Xie Miaohan have to do this kind of work?
What puzzled him even more was that in his previous life, it was so hard to meet him, but in this life, he ran into Xie Miaohan everywhere.
Gu Huaiye suddenly remembered what Wen Xuyue had said in his previous life.
The rumors about Xie Miaohan and Wen Xuyue back then were fake; Xie Miaohan had deliberately spread them to force him into a coercive relationship.
Now that he was specifically avoiding Xie Miaohan, but Xie Miaohan kept finding opportunities to get close, it proved that everything Wen Xuyue said was true.
Xie Miaohan really was approaching him for money.
Gu Huaiye revealed a mocking smile. If you want to change your social class, why not join the army?
Full of these crooked thoughts.
Seeing Gu Huaiye’s smile, Xie Miaohan’s expression froze for a moment, and he asked softly, “Do you hate me very much?”
The sinner who caused my family’s ruin and death in the last life—how could I not hate him?
Gu Huaiye didn’t intend to answer Xie Miaohan’s question.
He put away his mockery, his face turning cold, and pointed at Chen Zirui, who was playing games behind him.
“Senior, only he and I live here. Our names are in the system; you can check. We didn’t switch dorms randomly.” Gu Huaiye shooed him away unceremoniously. “If there’s nothing else, I’m closing the door.”
Chen Zirui seemed to hear his name. He took off his headphones and looked toward the door.
Then his eyes lit up, and he quickly stood up.
“It’s Senior Xie!” Chen Zirui said excitedly. “What brings you here?”
“I’m here to check the occupancy situation.”
“Is that so?” Chen Zirui quickly opened the door wider to make it easier for Xie Miaohan to come in. “Senior Xie, come in and sit for a while. It’s so hot outside, and you still have to work. I’ll pour you a glass of ice water.”
Xie Miaohan shook his head. “No need to trouble yourself.”
“How is it trouble? Just come sit for a bit; it won’t delay anything.”
Gu Huaiye’s desk was closest to the door, so Chen Zirui directly pulled out the chair from under his desk.
“Senior Xie, sit quickly.”
Before Xie Miaohan could speak, Gu Huaiye frowned and interrupted them.
“You know each other?”
Chen Zirui nodded. “Yeah, I went to the training ground a few days ago, and he helped me out big time.”
“What big time?”
“Some idiot didn’t even know how to hold a gun. The bullet didn’t fire, and he actually pointed the muzzle to the side to check.” Chen Zirui looked at Xie Miaohan with gratitude. “If Senior Xie hadn’t pushed me away and dodged the fired bullet, you might have been attending my funeral this week.”
Gu Huaiye: “…”
“Why did you go to the training ground for no reason?”
“You’ve started striving for progress; shouldn’t I follow suit?”
Gu Huaiye frowned even deeper. “You’re not joining the army. What are you doing in that place?”
Chen Zirui sighed. “I’m just finding a way out for myself. You woke me up that day. My dad has so many illegitimate children; I definitely won’t get much of the inheritance. I might as well try my luck in the army. Maybe one day I’ll make it into District B.”
If he could really make it into District B, then it wouldn’t be him calling Chen Mingrui “Dad,” but Chen Mingrui’s turn to call him “Dad.”
Just thinking about it felt satisfying.
Realizing he had left Xie Miaohan hanging at the door for too long, Chen Zirui hurried forward and pulled him in.
“Sit down, don’t be polite.”
Gu Huaiye leaned against the doorframe and sneered. “That’s my chair. You didn’t even ask for my permission.”
Chen Zirui glanced at Gu Huaiye with a strange look.
Usually the most hospitable person, what was wrong with him today?
“Big deal, I’ll wipe it clean for you later.”
Gu Huaiye scanned Xie Miaohan up and down. “He seems to still have work. Dragging him in like this, won’t it delay his work?”
Xie Miaohan curved his lips and answered, “Yours is the last room, so it doesn’t matter.”
“Then you still have to submit the registration data. It’s already five o’clock; are you sure you’ll make it?”
Xie Miaohan was stunned for a moment, then stood up with a helpless expression.
“Student Gu doesn’t seem to welcome me very much, so I’d better leave.”
“Hey, no, no, no.” Chen Zirui pressed him back onto the chair. “He’s been possessed lately; his mind isn’t very clear. Don’t hold it against him.”
As if thinking of something, Xie Miaohan looked at Gu Huaiye with concern. “By the way, you said you weren’t feeling well last time. Did you go to the infirmary? How are you now?”
Gu Huaiye lied without changing his expression. “Much better.”
“That’s good. If you’re not feeling well, never force yourself to endure it.”
Gu Huaiye ignored his words.
“Senior Xie, when are you free? Come to my house for a meal.”
Gu Huaiye’s temple throbbed violently. He was afraid if this continued, these two would become friends.
He walked up to Xie Miaohan and kicked the leg of the chair.
“I’m going to study. You should give the seat back to me.”
Xie Miaohan stood up immediately, looking apologetic. “Sorry for disturbing your study.”
Chen Zirui glared at Gu Huaiye speechlessly, then looked at Xie Miaohan enthusiastically again.
“How about you sit on my chair? No, sitting on my bed works too. I’m not as fussy as him.”
Xie Miaohan shook his head. “No, thanks. I still have things to do, so I’ll leave first.”
“Hey, you haven’t drunk the water yet.”
“No need to trouble yourself; I’m not thirsty now.”
After Xie Miaohan left, Chen Zirui came to Gu Huaiye’s side and said unhappily, “He’s my savior. Why are you so impatient?”
“Not mine.”
Chen Zirui: “…”
“Also…” Gu Huaiye looked up and stared at Chen Zirui seriously. “Don’t you think he’s very much a ‘green tea’ bitch?”
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