Chapter 546 Deal with the Devil
Chapter 16 Misunderstanding
She and her fiancé were desk mates, and they were still sitting together in the classroom for self-study.
Once inseparable, now a dog could fit between them.
Gu Jingchuan poked her elbow with the tip of his pen. She looked up and saw his handsome profile, veiled in gloom.
“Stop staring. There’s nothing to look at.”
Jiang Zhi thought to herself, this guy really has a big jealousy streak.
Since her rebirth, he had been sulking. His gaze would occasionally drift toward her, only to be quickly pulled back.
She knew he was looking at her.
In her past life, after her original self got together with Su Zeyu, she had completely ignored him, treating him with all sorts of disdain and indifference, even saying some hurtful things.
She also knew he misunderstood her relationship with Su Zeyu.
After all, in her previous life, her original self and Su Zeyu were inseparable. On the day she returned to her body, she and Su Zeyu were still together, so it looked as if they had a fight and she had run home.
Jiang Zhi sighed helplessly and pushed the draft paper on the desk toward him.
“What are you looking at?” Gu Jingchuan asked irritably.
She picked up her pen and wrote a few words on the paper:
“Nothing, just thinking about where to eat later.”
Gu Jingchuan paused for a moment, then picked up his pen and wrote back, “You decide.”
Jiang Zhi wrote again:
“I want to eat hot pot, but I’m a bit hesitant.”
The calories in hot pot were too high; she had to control her weight now, or it would be too late.
Gu Jingchuan replied:
“Then let’s eat grilled fish; I found a really good place online last time.”
Jiang Zhi smiled a little.
This guy was really thoughtful.
She nodded in agreement.
Gu Jingchuan’s expression softened a bit.
He turned his head to look out the window, looking thoughtful.
Jiang Zhi also turned her head to look outside.
The sunlight was bright, and the weather was just right.
But this beauty was suddenly shattered by an abrupt shout.
“Gu Jingchuan!” A girl stormed in, standing directly in front of Gu Jingchuan’s desk.
She was dressed in a white dress, tall and sweet-looking.
It was Su Zeyu’s childhood friend, Chen Qianqian.
As soon as she entered, all eyes in the classroom were on her.
Jiang Zhi frowned; what was she doing here?
Chen Qianqian glared at Gu Jingchuan, “Come out with me.”
“I’m not going. If you have something to say, say it here,” Gu Jingchuan replied casually, appearing disinterested.
“Gu Jingchuan!” Chen Qianqian became anxious and reached out to pull him.
Gu Jingchuan dodged her hand, stood up, and raised his voice a few notches, “I said, if there’s an issue, just say it here!”
His shout startled Chen Qianqian.
The surrounding classmates craned their necks to watch the spectacle.
Chen Qianqian’s eyes turned red instantly, tears fluttering in her eyes.
“You… you yelled at me?”
“What of it?” Gu Jingchuan retorted coldly. “You’d better not come to bother me again.”
Chen Qianqian could no longer hold back her tears, and they rolled down her cheeks.
“Gu Jingchuan, you’re too much! I’ve done so much for you, why do you treat me like this?” she shouted with a sobbing tone.
Gu Jingchuan’s expression changed slightly.
Jiang Zhi looked at her, then at Gu Jingchuan with confusion.
When did these two become so close?
In her previous life, Chen Qianqian had always looked down on her original self, finding fault with her multiple times, causing her great embarrassment.
Now Chen Qianqian was coming after Gu Jingchuan, and it looked like they were arguing.
“What did I do for you?” Gu Jingchuan’s voice carried a hint of impatience.
“Have you forgotten? Last time when your stomach acted up, who got up in the middle of the night to boil water for you and buy medicine?” Chen Qianqian pointed at herself, crying like a rain-soaked pear blossom.
Gu Jingchuan frowned, seeming to recall.
Jiang Zhi knew about this.
Gu Jingchuan had a stomach problem and usually took care, but once it acted up severely, he rolled around in pain on the bed.
The original self had panicked and ran out in the middle of the night to buy him medicine.
When she returned, the sun was almost rising.
She left the medicine and warm water on his bedside table so that he could drink it when he woke up. At the time, she thought if he asked, she would just say she randomly bought it.
As a result…
When he woke up and saw Chen Qianqian sitting by the bedside, looking at him with full of concern.
Chen Qianqian said she was the one who bought the medicine.
Gu Jingchuan believed her and was very grateful.
Thinking of this, Jiang Zhi felt a sharp pain in her heart. She had been so good to him, yet he didn’t even trust her a little bit.
She turned her head to look out the window, no longer wanting to watch them.
Gu Jingchuan suddenly looked at her, his eyes carrying a complicated emotion.
“I’ve already said thank you about last time. But that’s where it ends for us,” Gu Jingchuan told Chen Qianqian.
“I don’t believe it! Gu Jingchuan, do you like Jiang Zhi now?” Chen Qianqian suddenly pointed at Jiang Zhi and asked sharply.
Jiang Zhi felt as if she had been struck by lightning, her whole body stiffening.
Gu Jingchuan glanced at Jiang Zhi, paused for a bit, and then said:
“So what if I do?”
As soon as those words were spoken, a commotion erupted in the classroom.
Jiang Zhi was also stunned; she never expected Gu Jingchuan would say that.
Chen Qianqian’s face turned pale instantly, and her tears stopped but the shock remained.
“What… what did you just say?” Her voice trembled.
“I said, I like Jiang Zhi.” Gu Jingchuan repeated, his tone firm.
Jiang Zhi’s heart raced, pounding hard, as if it would jump out.
So he still liked her.
She had thought he had given up long ago, especially after how poorly the original self had treated him in the past life.
Chen Qianqian’s expression morphed into a sinister look. She pointed at Jiang Zhi and yelled:
“Jiang Zhi, you vixen! Stealing Su Zeyu wasn’t enough, now you’re trying to steal Gu Jingchuan too?”
Jiang Zhi felt confused by the accusation.
Stealing Su Zeyu? She would prefer if he stayed far away from her!
Just as she wanted to explain, Gu Jingchuan interrupted her.
“Chen Qianqian, what nonsense are you spouting?” Gu Jingchuan glared at her, “Jiang Zhi has never liked Su Zeyu, and Su Zeyu has never liked Jiang Zhi.”
His words stunned everyone in the room.
What kind of earth-shattering news was this?
Chen Qianqian was also dazed. She cried, “It’s impossible! Su Zeyu said he liked Jiang Zhi, and Jiang Zhi was with him!”
“Ha.” Gu Jingchuan scoffed, “You’ve been deceived. Su Zeyu approached Jiang Zhi just to get under my skin.”
Chen Qianqian was struck dumb, her whole being frozen as if struck by lightning.
The Su Zeyu she liked had deceived her?
And he had gotten together with Jiang Zhi just to irritate Gu Jingchuan?
How ironic!
She glared at Jiang Zhi, her eyes filled with resentment.
“It’s all your fault! If you hadn’t shown up, Su Zeyu wouldn’t have treated me this way, and Gu Jingchuan wouldn’t like you!”
Jiang Zhi frowned, feeling disgusted by this unreasonable woman.
“Chen Qianqian, stop blaming everything on me.” Jiang Zhi said coldly, “Your own romantic issues have nothing to do with me.”
“Shut up! You scum!” Chen Qianqian charged forward, attempting to slap Jiang Zhi.
Jiang Zhi reacted quickly, grabbing her wrist and pushing her forcefully.
Chen Qianqian stumbled back a few steps, nearly falling over.
“Chen Qianqian, don’t overstep!” Gu Jingchuan became angry too, stepping in front of Jiang Zhi to protect her.
“Gu Jingchuan, you actually pushed me for her!” Chen Qianqian looked at him in disbelief, crying even harder.
“What if I did?” Gu Jingchuan’s gaze turned icy, “If you dare to touch her, I’ll make sure you regret it!”
His words drove Chen Qianqian to the brink of despair.
Covering her face, she cried and ran out of the classroom.
Silence fell over the room.
Everyone stared at them, wide-eyed in shock.
Jiang Zhi felt as if something had lodged in her heart, a heavy feeling.
She looked at Gu Jingchuan’s back, her emotions complicated.
He had changed.
In her past life, although he had been good to her, he had never been this domineering or protective.
Could it be the butterfly effect of rebirth?
She shook her head, casting those tangled thoughts aside.
“Sit down.” Gu Jingchuan turned around and spoke to her gently.
Jiang Zhi nodded, slowly taking her seat.
Gu Jingchuan also sat down, picking up his pen.
But he didn’t write; he just looked at her.
Jiang Zhi felt her face flush, “What are you staring at?”
“Nothing.” The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, “Just thought you looked really cool just now.”
Jiang Zhi was taken aback before bursting into laughter.
“I’ve always been cool.”
“Mm.” He nodded, then went back to writing, “By the way, who was just saying they wanted to eat hot pot?”
Jiang Zhi: “…”
Is he trying to change the subject?
She picked up her pen and wrote on the paper: “Then shall we go eat grilled fish now?”
“Sure. After class, I’ll take you.” Gu Jingchuan replied.
Jiang Zhi felt much better.
She turned to Gu Jingchuan, finding him deeply engrossed in his notes.
His neat and elegant handwriting was pleasing to the eye.
Watching him study earnestly, Jiang Zhi’s heartbeat quickened again.
What a treasure of a boy.
She resolved that in this life, she would treat him well and not disappoint his affection for her.
She wanted him to know that she also liked him.
The class bell rang.
Gu Jingchuan looked up and smiled at her, his eyes full of indulgence.
“Let’s go, I’ll take you to eat grilled fish.”
Jiang Zhi nodded, following him out of the classroom.
As they reached the school gate, Gu Jingchuan’s phone rang.
He answered the call, speaking a few words before his expression grew serious.
“What’s wrong?” Jiang Zhi asked.
“There’s an urgent matter at home; I need to go back,” Gu Jingchuan said apologetically, “We might not be able to eat grilled fish.”
Jiang Zhi felt a bit disappointed but still said obediently, “It’s okay, we can go next time.”
“Sorry.” Gu Jingchuan reached out and gently touched her head.
“Really, it’s okay.” Jiang Zhi smiled, “You should go back quickly, don’t let it delay you.”
Gu Jingchuan nodded, turned, and left.
Jiang Zhi watched his figure until he disappeared around the corner.
She sighed before turning to leave herself.
She planned to stroll around, buy something, and then take a cab home.
While walking, she suddenly spotted a familiar figure.
Su Zeyu.
He stood at the entrance of a milk tea shop, talking to a girl.
That girl… was Chen Qianqian!
She watched as Su Zeyu gently handed Chen Qianqian a cup of milk tea. Chen Qianqian accepted it and smiled at him, looking incredibly sweet.
Jiang Zhi froze.
Weren’t they just fighting?
And didn’t Chen Qianqian just run away crying?
Could it be they made up?
No, wait.
Chen Qianqian’s reaction just now didn’t feel like a quarreled couple. It was more like… she had been dumped.
Jiang Zhi suddenly recalled something, her expression turning ugly.
She stealthily approached, listening to their conversation.
“Zeyu, did Gu Jingchuan say that you were with me just to irritate him, is that true?” Chen Qianqian asked, her voice tinged with tears.
Su Zeyu let out a sigh and didn’t answer.
“Speak up!” Chen Qianqian urged anxiously.
Only then did Su Zeyu respond, his tone gentle yet tinged with regret:
“Qianqian, I’m sorry. I actually was with you to irritate Gu Jingchuan, but I’ve realized that the person I truly like is you!”
As soon as those words left his mouth, Chen Qianqian’s eyes lit up.
“Really?”
“Of course it’s true.” Su Zeyu smiled, reaching out to touch her hair, “I’ve realized you’re so much cuter than Jiang Zhi.”
Jiang Zhi: “…”
Cuter?
She almost lost her patience, wanting to rush up and slap him.
But she managed to hold back.
She was back from rebirth now; there was no need to argue with the two of them.
And the fact that Su Zeyu claimed to like Chen Qianqian? That was simply absurd!
In her past life, he had treated Chen Qianqian with indifference.
It seemed the butterfly effect had truly taken effect.
Jiang Zhi shook her head and turned to leave.
She didn’t want to hear any more of their lovey-dovey conversation.
Back home, Jiang Zhi opened her computer and began searching for information about Gu Jingchuan.
She wanted to know why he had suddenly gone back and what urgent matter awaited at home.
After some searching, she found out that Gu Jingchuan’s family background was quite mysterious.
The only thing she knew was that they were in real estate, but the specifics were nowhere to be found online.
It seemed Gu Jingchuan concealed things very well.
Sighing, Jiang Zhi turned off the computer.
She suddenly recalled Gu Jingchuan’s words:
“I like Jiang Zhi.”
Her cheeks flushed instantly.
She had always thought that Gu Jingchuan only felt responsibility and guilt towards her, but she never expected he actually liked her.
She lay on her bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep.
The next morning, Jiang Zhi received a call from Gu Jingchuan.
“Sorry for ditching you yesterday.” His voice was slightly hoarse, indicating he sounded tired.
“It’s okay; are you alright?” Jiang Zhi asked with concern.
“I’m fine, just a small problem at home that’s already resolved.” Gu Jingchuan chuckled, “Let’s go eat grilled fish for lunch today, okay?”
“Great!” Jiang Zhi happily agreed.
During her morning classes, Jiang Zhi couldn’t focus at all.
She kept glancing at Gu Jingchuan, noticing he seemed equally distracted.
After class, Gu Jingchuan took her to a grilled fish restaurant.
The place wasn’t big, but it felt wooden and cozy.
They found a corner table to sit at.
Gu Jingchuan ordered a spicy grilled fish and some side dishes.
“What’s bothering you? You seem pensive today,” Jiang Zhi asked.
Gu Jingchuan sighed, “Nothing much, just some ongoing family matters that aren’t completely resolved yet.”
“What trouble did you run into? Can you share with me?” Jiang Zhi asked cautiously.
Gu Jingchuan glanced at her, hesitated before speaking:
“My parents are getting divorced.”
Jiang Zhi gasped, “How could that be?”
In her previous life, Gu Jingchuan’s parents were very loving; there had never been any rumors of discord.
“My dad is seeing someone else.” Gu Jingchuan said calmly, but Jiang Zhi could tell he was hurt inside.
“Sorry, I shouldn’t have asked.” Jiang Zhi regretted.
“No worries.” Gu Jingchuan shook his head, “I just wanted to tell you so you won’t worry.”
Jiang Zhi held his hand, softly replying, “Don’t worry; everything will turn out fine.”
Gu Jingchuan smiled, holding her hand back.
“Thank you. Feeling better with you around.”
Warmth spread in Jiang Zhi’s heart.
She knew that all she could do now was to be there for him.
The grilled fish was served.
The delicious aroma made their mouths water.
Jiang Zhi picked up a piece of fish and gently said, “Eat up.”
Gu Jingchuan nodded and started to enjoy his meal.
After dinner, Gu Jingchuan walked Jiang Zhi back home.
As they reached the entrance of her residential area, Gu Jingchuan suddenly stopped.
“Jiang Zhi, I want to tell you something.”
“What’s that?”
“I…” he hesitated for a moment, seemingly having trouble speaking up.
Jiang Zhi gazed at him, feeling nervous.
“I want to… be with you.” Gu Jingchuan finally summoned his courage to say it.
Jiang Zhi was taken aback.
She had never expected him to be this straightforward.
Wasn’t this the very confession she had longed for?
She smiled, but tears welled up.
“You silly, I’ve been waiting for that line for so long.”
Gu Jingchuan smiled as well, gently hugging her.
“Sorry for keeping you waiting.” His voice was soft, a little trembled.
“It’s not too late now.” Jiang Zhi tightened her embrace.
From now on, they would truly be a couple.
In this life, she would cherish him, building a beautiful future together.
**【System】Congratulations, host, you have activated hidden storyline.**
Hearing the system’s prompt, Jiang Zhi was startled.
Hidden storyline?
She raised her head and looked at Gu Jingchuan.
He wore an almost imperceptible sly smile.
***
The next day at school, Jiang Zhi became the focus of everyone’s attention.
The news about Gu Jingchuan confessing to her had spread throughout the entire campus.
Entering the classroom, she noticed that Su Zeyu and Chen Qianqian were absent.
Jiang Zhi felt puzzled and asked Gu Jingchuan, “Where are they?”
“Not sure.” Gu Jingchuan kept his head down, focused on his studies.
Jiang Zhi felt something was off.
She took out her phone and sent Chen Qianqian a WeChat message:
“Qianqian, is everything alright?”
There was no reply from Chen Qianqian.
Jiang Zhi sent Su Zeyu a message as well:
“Su Zeyu, what’s going on with you two?”
Su Zeyu replied quickly: “It’s nothing, just a small misunderstanding that’s been resolved.”
Jiang Zhi frowned.
A small misunderstanding?
She clearly saw them getting along well yesterday.
She sent another message to Chen Qianqian:
“Su Zeyu said you two are fine; is that true?”
This time, Chen Qianqian responded:
“Hmph, what’s there to say? We’re totally fine!”
Jiang Zhi was even more confused.
She sensed something must have happened between them.
During lunch, Gu Jingchuan took her to the cafeteria.
They had just sat down when they overheard a discussion around them.
“Hey, did you hear? Chen Qianqian and Su Zeyu broke up!”
“What? No way! Aren’t they childhood sweethearts?”
“Who knows? I heard it’s because Su Zeyu cheated.”
“Cheated? Who did he cheat with?”
“Apparently, it’s a girl from the class next door who’s quite pretty.”
Jiang Zhi and Gu Jingchuan exchanged glances, both surprised.
They broke up?
Weren’t they fine just yesterday?
“Don’t listen to their nonsense,” Gu Jingchuan said, “Let’s eat.”
Jiang Zhi nodded but still felt uneasy.
After lunch, while walking, they spotted Chen Qianqian.
She sat alone by the flowerbed, holding a beer bottle, looking quite sad.
“Qianqian.” Jiang Zhi approached her softly.
Chen Qianqian looked up, her gaze filled with resentfulness.
“What are you doing here?” Her voice was hoarse.
“I came to see you.” Jiang Zhi sat down beside her.
“Coming to see my embarrassment?” Chen Qianqian sneered coldly.
“No, I just want to show you I care.”
“Care? Your false pity is just sickening.” Chen Qianqian threw the beer can on the ground.
Jiang Zhi sighed. “What happened between you and Su Zeyu?”
Mentioning Su Zeyu made Chen Qianqian’s tears flow again.
“He… he broke up with me.”
“Why?”
“He said he likes someone else.” Chen Qianqian cried.
“Who does he like?”
“I don’t know; he said he didn’t want to hurt me, so he didn’t tell me.”
Jiang Zhi fell silent.
She knew who Su Zeyu liked, but he couldn’t say it.
“Don’t be sad; someone like Su Zeyu isn’t worth your tears,” Jiang Zhi comforted her.
“Not worth it? What do you know!” Chen Qianqian stood abruptly, pointing at Jiang Zhi. “Do you have any idea how much I loved him?”
Jiang Zhi felt a sense of helplessness.
With matters of the heart, outsiders cannot influence.
“Alright, stop crying,” Gu Jingchuan walked over, handing her a tissue.
Chen Qianqian glanced at him but didn’t take it.
“Gu Jingchuan, why do you like Jiang Zhi? What’s so good about her?” Chen Qianqian questioned.
“She’s good in every way.” Gu Jingchuan replied firmly.
Chen Qianqian’s tears surged again.
“You two are both bastards!” She screamed and ran off.
Jiang Zhi watched Chen Qianqian’s retreating figure, feeling conflicted.
She knew Chen Qianqian was genuinely heartbroken this time.
She turned to Gu Jingchuan, “So who does Su Zeyu really like?”
Gu Jingchuan hesitated and then replied, “He likes you.”
Jiang Zhi was stunned. “What did you just say?”
“I said, he likes you.” Gu Jingchuan repeated.
Jiang Zhi’s heart raced uncontrollably.
Su Zeyu liked her?
How was that possible!
In her previous life, Su Zeyu had treated her merely as a tool to get at Gu Jingchuan.
“You’re talking nonsense!” Jiang Zhi felt angry.
“I am not.” Gu Jingchuan sighed. “He has secretly liked you for a long time, but he never had the courage to say it.”
Jiang Zhi was bewildered.
“Then why was he with Chen Qianqian?”
“Because he knew you liked me, so he wanted to annoy me, and also to annoy you.”
Jiang Zhi: “…”
What kind of ridiculous logic was that?
She suddenly thought of how Su Zeyu had treated the original self inconsistently in her past life.
So that’s why he wasn’t a jerk but rather… had a crush?
She shook her head, finding the world too surreal.
“Then why did he break up with Chen Qianqian now?”
“Because he realized that the more he tried to irritate me, the closer you got to me.” Gu Jingchuan smiled, “So he gave up.”
Jiang Zhi: “…”
She was utterly speechless.
Su Zeyu’s thought process was way too complex!
“Alright, stop thinking about him,” Gu Jingchuan hugged her, “Let’s head to class.”
Jiang Zhi nodded, leaning into his embrace.
She knew she had Gu Jingchuan’s love now, and that was enough.
As for Su Zeyu, she could let that go with the wind.
Back in the classroom, Jiang Zhi felt much better.
She turned her head to see Gu Jingchuan engrossed in reading.
His profile was so handsome it made her heart flutter.
Jiang Zhi secretly took out her phone and snapped a picture of him.
“What are you doing?” Gu Jingchuan suddenly looked up and caught her in the act.
Jiang Zhi, guilty, tucked her phone away, “Nothing. I’m just reading.”
Gu Jingchuan smiled, not calling her out.
He picked up his pen and wrote a sentence on the draft paper:
“Taking a sneak shot of me means you have to be responsible.”
Jiang Zhi laughed and wrote back:
“How do I take responsibility?”
“Be my girlfriend.”
Jiang Zhi’s heart raced.
She grabbed her pen and wrote:
“I’m already your girlfriend.”
A satisfied smile spread across Gu Jingchuan’s lips.
He tucked the draft paper away and continued his studies.
Jiang Zhi also picked up her book, but she couldn’t focus.
Her mind was filled with Gu Jingchuan’s words from just before.
Su Zeyu liked her?
This was simply unbelievable!
She sighed.
It seemed she truly was a person with a natural charm.
***
After school, Gu Jingchuan took Jiang Zhi to a high-end restaurant.
“Today we’re celebrating our relationship,” Gu Jingchuan said gently.
“Okay!” Jiang Zhi smiled.
They ordered and began enjoying their meal.
Halfway through, Jiang Zhi suddenly thought of one question.
“Gu Jingchuan, is it true that your parents are getting divorced?”
Gu Jingchuan paused, then nodded, “Yes, but they haven’t finalized the paperwork yet.”
“Are you… alright?”
“I’m fine.” Gu Jingchuan smiled, “I’ve gotten used to it.”
Jiang Zhi felt a pang of sadness.
She knew Gu Jingchuan lacked love.
She reached out, holding his hand, “From now on, I’ll love you.”
Gu Jingchuan’s eyes reddened instantly, and he tightly grasped her hand.
“Thank you, Jiang Zhi.”
Jiang Zhi smiled, “What’s there to thank? We’re a couple now!”
Gu Jingchuan also chuckled, genuinely happy.
After dinner, Gu Jingchuan walked Jiang Zhi home.
When they reached her house, Gu Jingchuan suddenly halted.
“Jiang Zhi, I want to kiss you.”
Jiang Zhi’s heart raced.
She looked up at him.
His eyes were filled with affection.
She closed her eyes.
Gu Jingchuan leaned down and kissed her lips.
The kiss was soft and lingering.
Jiang Zhi’s heart swelled with happiness.
She knew she had found her true love.
After the kiss, Gu Jingchuan gazed at her, his eyes tender enough to overflow with warmth.
“I’ll head back now. See you tomorrow.”
“See you tomorrow.”
Jiang Zhi watched his retreating figure, her heart filled with sweetness.
Back at home, Jiang Zhi opened her phone and saw a WeChat message.
It was from Su Zeyu.
“Jiang Zhi, can we talk?”
Jiang Zhi frowned.
Talk about what?
She didn’t reply.
After a while, Su Zeyu sent another message:
“I know you’re with Gu Jingchuan, but I want to clarify some things.”
Jiang Zhi pondered before replying:
“There’s nothing to discuss between us.”
Su Zeyu replied quickly:
“Yes, there is! I have something important to tell you!”
Jiang Zhi remained silent.
She knew Su Zeyu wouldn’t contact her without a reason.
She replied:
“Fine, I’ll wait for you at the school gate after class tomorrow.”
Su Zeyu replied, “Okay.”
Jiang Zhi shut off her phone, feeling unease.
What could Su Zeyu want to tell her?
She couldn’t understand.
Forget it; she would find out tomorrow.
The next day at school, Jiang Zhi seemed a bit distracted.
Gu Jingchuan noticed her off mood, asking, “What’s wrong? Aren’t you happy?”
“Not really.” Jiang Zhi smiled, “Just a bit sleepy.”
She didn’t want to tell Gu Jingchuan that Su Zeyu had asked to meet her.
She feared he would misunderstand.
After getting through a day of classes, the final bell rang.
Jiang Zhi said goodbye to Gu Jingchuan, “I have something to take care of. I’ll head out first.”
“I’ll walk you.”
“No, it’s fine. I can go by myself.”
Jiang Zhi declined Gu Jingchuan’s offer and hurried toward the school gates.
She spotted Su Zeyu waiting at the entrance, looking anxious.
“You’re here.” Su Zeyu sighed in relief upon seeing her.
“Just say what you need to,” Jiang Zhi responded coldly.
“Jiang Zhi, I like you.” Su Zeyu suddenly declared.
Jiang Zhi was stunned. “What nonsense are you spouting?”
“I’m not nonsense! I really like you!” Su Zeyu said, expressing himself fervently.
“But weren’t you with Chen Qianqian?”
“That was just to irritate Gu Jingchuan! The person I truly like is you!”
Jiang Zhi felt a surge of annoyance, “Su Zeyu, I’m with Gu Jingchuan now; please don’t come looking for me again.”
“Jiang Zhi, listen to me! Gu Jingchuan isn’t a good person!” Su Zeyu yelled suddenly.
“What nonsense are you talking about?” Jiang Zhi was furious.
“I’m not lying! Do you have any idea what he did in the past?” Su Zeyu stepped closer, his eyes filled with hatred.
“What did he do?”
“He… he bullied you!” Su Zeyu asserted.
Jiang Zhi froze.
Gu Jingchuan bullied the original self?
How did she not know?
“Stop lying!”
“I’m not lying! If you don’t believe me, you can ask Chen Qianqian! She knows everything!”
Jiang Zhi’s heart sank painfully.
She looked at Su Zeyu, suspicion filling her gaze.
Could Gu Jingchuan really have bullied the original self?
Suddenly, memories of the original self’s disdain for Gu Jingchuan flashed in her mind.
Could that be the reason?
“Su Zeyu, don’t try to instigate us.” Jiang Zhi said coldly.
“I’m not instigating! I just want to save you!” Su Zeyu became agitated.
“Save me?” Jiang Zhi laughed, “Stop the charade, Su Zeyu.”
“I’m not pretending! Jiang Zhi, believe me!”
At that moment, a cold voice rang out:
“Believe him about what?”
Jiang Zhi and Su Zeyu turned simultaneously, seeing Gu Jingchuan standing behind them.
His expression was terrifyingly dark.
