Chapter 546: Deal with the Devil
Chapter 16: Misunderstanding
She and the fiancé of this body are desk mates, and now they are sitting in the classroom studying together.
They were originally inseparable, but now a dog can fit between them.
Gu Jingchuan poked her elbow with the tip of his pen. She looked up and saw a handsome profile full of displeasure.
“Stop looking, there’s nothing worth looking at.”
Jiang Zhi thought, this person’s jealousy is really strong.
Ever since she was reborn, he had been dispirited, his gaze drifting over occasionally before quickly retracting.
She knew he was looking at her.
In her past life, after the original body got together with Su Zeyu, she ignored him, showed him various dislikes and coldness, and even said some hurtful things.
She also knew that he misunderstood her as still being entangled with Su Zeyu.
After all, in her previous life, the original body and Su Zeyu were inseparable. On the day she returned to her body, she was still with Su Zeyu. From any perspective, it looked like they had quarreled and she had run home.
Jiang Zhi sighed helplessly and pushed the draft paper on the table towards him.
“What are you looking at?” Gu Jingchuan asked impatiently.
She picked up her pen and wrote a few words on the paper:
“Nothing, just wondering where we’re going to eat later.”
Gu Jingchuan was stunned for a moment, then picked up his pen and wrote below, “You get to decide.”
Jiang Zhi wrote again:
“I want to eat hot pot, but I’m a bit hesitant.”
Hot pot is too high in calories, and she needs to control her weight now, or it will be too late.
Gu Jingchuan replied:
“Then let’s have grilled fish. I found a really good one online last time.”
Jiang Zhi smiled.
This guy is truly thoughtful.
She nodded in agreement.
Gu Jingchuan’s expression finally eased a bit.
He turned his head to look out the window, as if lost in thought.
Jiang Zhi also turned her head to look out the window.
Outside, the sun was shining brightly, and the weather was perfect.
But this beauty was shattered by a sudden shout.
“Gu Jingchuan!” A girl rushed in aggressively and stood directly in front of Gu Jingchuan’s desk.
She was wearing a white dress, was tall, and had a sweet appearance.
It was Chen Qianqian, Su Zeyu’s childhood friend.
As soon as she entered, all eyes in the classroom focused here.
Jiang Zhi frowned, wondering what this guy was doing here.
Chen Qianqian looked at Gu Jingchuan with puffy cheeks, “You come out with me.”
“I’m not going. If you have something to say, say it here.” Gu Jingchuan’s tone was light, as if he didn’t care.
“Gu Jingchuan!” Chen Qianqian became anxious and reached out to pull him.
Gu Jingchuan avoided her hand, stood up, and raised his voice a notch, “I said if you have something to say, say it here!”
His shout stunned Chen Qianqian.
The surrounding classmates craned their necks to watch the spectacle.
Chen Qianqian’s eyes instantly turned red, tears welling up in her eyes.
“You… you yelled at me?”
“So what if I did?” Gu Jingchuan said coldly, “You’d better not come to bother me again.”
Chen Qianqian’s tears could no longer be held back and rolled down.
“Gu Jingchuan, you’re too much! I’ve done so much for you, why are you treating me like this?” she cried.
Gu Jingchuan’s expression changed slightly.
Jiang Zhi looked at her and then at Gu Jingchuan with confusion.
When did these two become so close?
In her past life, Chen Qianqian had always disliked the original body and had provoked her numerous times, causing her much embarrassment.
Now she was coming to Gu Jingchuan, and it seemed they were arguing.
“What have I done for you?” Gu Jingchuan’s voice carried a hint of impatience.
“Do you forget? Last time your stomach trouble flared up, who got up in the middle of the night to boil water for you and buy medicine?” Chen Qianqian pointed at her nose, crying profusely.
Gu Jingchuan frowned, seemingly trying to recall.
Jiang Zhi knew about this.
Gu Jingchuan had stomach problems and was usually very careful, but one time his stomach trouble flared up severely, and he was in so much pain that he rolled around on the bed.
The original body was terrified and ran out in the middle of the night to buy medicine for him.
By the time she returned, it was almost dawn.
She placed the medicine and hot water on the bedside table and gave it to him to drink when he woke up. She even thought that if he asked, she would say she bought it casually.
As a result…
When he woke up, he saw Chen Qianqian sitting by his bed, looking at him with a worried expression.
Chen Qianqian said she was the one who bought the medicine.
Gu Jingchuan believed her and was immensely grateful to Chen Qianqian.
Thinking of this, Jiang Zhi’s heart ached. She had been so good to Gu Jingchuan, yet he didn’t even give her this bit of trust.
She turned her head to look out the window, no longer watching them.
Gu Jingchuan suddenly looked at her, his eyes filled with a complex emotion.
“Regarding what happened last time, I’ve already said it, I’m very grateful to you. But between us, it ends there.” Gu Jingchuan said to Chen Qianqian.
“I don’t believe it! Gu Jingchuan, do you like Jiang Zhi?” Chen Qianqian suddenly pointed at Jiang Zhi and asked sharply.
Jiang Zhi felt as if she had been electrocuted, her body stiffening.
Gu Jingchuan glanced at Jiang Zhi, was silent for a moment, and then said:
“So what if I do?”
As soon as he said this, there was an uproar in the classroom.
Jiang Zhi was also stunned; she hadn’t expected Gu Jingchuan to say that.
Chen Qianqian’s face instantly turned pale, her tears stopped, leaving only shock.
“You… what did you say?” Her voice trembled.
“I said, I like Jiang Zhi.” Gu Jingchuan repeated firmly.
Jiang Zhi’s heart pounded, as if it were about to jump out.
So, he still liked her.
She had always thought he had given up long ago, especially considering how badly the original body had treated him in the past life.
Chen Qianqian’s expression became ferocious. She pointed at Jiang Zhi and shouted angrily,
“Jiang Zhi, you vixen! It wasn’t enough to steal Su Zeyu, and now you’re trying to steal Gu Jingchuan?”
Jiang Zhi was confused by the scolding.
Steal Su Zeyu? She wished Su Zeyu would stay further away from her!
Just as she was about to explain, Gu Jingchuan interrupted her.
“Chen Qianqian, what nonsense are you talking?” Gu Jingchuan glared angrily, “Jiang Zhi never liked Su Zeyu, and Su Zeyu never liked Jiang Zhi.”
His words stunned everyone.
What kind of earth-shattering gossip was this?
Chen Qianqian was also dumbfounded. She cried, “Impossible! Su Zeyu said he likes Jiang Zhi, and Jiang Zhi is with him!”
“Heh.” Gu Jingchuan sneered, “You were deceived. Su Zeyu approached Jiang Zhi just to anger me.”
Chen Qianqian looked as if she had been struck by lightning, stunned.
The Su Zeyu she liked had deceived her?
And Su Zeyu was with Jiang Zhi just to anger Gu Jingchuan?
This was simply too ironic!
She looked at Jiang Zhi, her eyes filled with resentment.
“It’s you! It’s all you! If you hadn’t appeared, Su Zeyu wouldn’t have treated me like this, and Gu Jingchuan wouldn’t have liked you!”
Jiang Zhi frowned, annoyed by this unreasonable woman.
“Chen Qianqian, don’t push all the blame onto me.” Jiang Zhi said coldly, “Your own relationship problems have nothing to do with others.”
“Shut up! You slut!” Chen Qianqian rushed forward, intending to slap Jiang Zhi.
Jiang Zhi reacted quickly, grabbing her wrist and pushing her away forcefully.
Chen Qianqian stumbled back a few steps, almost falling.
“Chen Qianqian, don’t be so presumptuous!” Gu Jingchuan was also angry. He walked in front of Jiang Zhi and shielded her.
“Gu Jingchuan, you pushed me for her!” Chen Qianqian looked at him in disbelief, crying even harder.
“What if I pushed you?” Gu Jingchuan’s eyes were icy, “Dare to touch her and I’ll make you regret it!”
His words caused Chen Qianqian to completely break down.
She covered her face and ran out of the classroom, crying.
The classroom fell silent.
Everyone stared at them, dumbfounded.
Jiang Zhi felt a blockage in her heart, feeling stifled.
She looked at Gu Jingchuan’s back, her heart filled with complex emotions.
He had changed.
In her past life, although he was good to her, he was never so overbearing and protective.
Could this be the butterfly effect of rebirth?
She shook her head, casting aside these chaotic thoughts.
“Sit down.” Gu Jingchuan turned around and said gently to her.
Jiang Zhi nodded and slowly sat down.
Gu Jingchuan also sat down and picked up his pen.
But he didn’t write anything, just looked at her.
Jiang Zhi felt a burning sensation on her face, “What are you looking at?”
“Nothing.” The corners of his mouth curved slightly, “I just think you looked very cool just now.”
Jiang Zhi was stunned, then started to laugh.
“I’ve always been cool.”
“Mhm.” He nodded, then continued writing, “By the way, who was it that said they wanted to eat hot pot just now?”
Jiang Zhi: “…”
Was this guy trying to change the subject?
She picked up her pen and wrote on the paper, “Then shall we go eat grilled fish now?”
“Okay. After class, I’ll take you.” Gu Jingchuan replied.
Jiang Zhi’s mood improved significantly.
She turned to look at Gu Jingchuan and found him lowering his head, engrossed in his studies.
His handwriting was neat and clean.
Looking at him studying diligently, Jiang Zhi’s heart began to race again.
He’s truly a treasure.
She thought, in this life, she must treat him well and not let his love go unrequited.
She wanted to let him know that she liked him too.
The bell rang for the end of class.
Gu Jingchuan looked up, smiled at her, his eyes full of doting.
“Let’s go, I’ll take you to eat grilled fish.”
Jiang Zhi nodded and followed him out of the classroom.
As they reached the school gate, Gu Jingchuan’s phone rang.
He answered the call, said a few words, and his expression became solemn.
“What’s wrong?” Jiang Zhi asked.
“There’s an urgent matter at home, I need to go back.” Gu Jingchuan said apologetically, “We probably can’t eat grilled fish anymore.”
Jiang Zhi felt a little disappointed but still replied obediently, “It’s okay, we’ll eat it next time.”
“Sorry.” Gu Jingchuan reached out and gently touched her head.
“It really is okay.” Jiang Zhi smiled, “Go back quickly, don’t delay.”
Gu Jingchuan nodded and turned to leave.
Jiang Zhi watched his retreating figure until he disappeared around the corner.
She sighed and turned to leave as well.
She planned to go shopping first, buy some things, and then take a taxi home.
As she walked down the road, she suddenly saw a familiar figure.
Su Zeyu.
He was standing at the entrance of a milk tea shop, talking to a girl.
That girl… was Chen Qianqian!
She saw Su Zeyu gently hand Chen Qianqian a cup of milk tea, and Chen Qianqian took it, smiled at him, looking very sweet.
Jiang Zhi was stunned.
Didn’t they just have a fight?
And didn’t Chen Qianqian just run away crying?
Could it be that they had made up?
No, that’s not right.
Chen Qianqian’s reaction just now didn’t seem like an argument, but more like… being dumped.
Jiang Zhi suddenly realized something, and her expression turned grim.
She quietly walked closer and overheard their conversation.
“Zeyu, Gu Jingchuan said you were only with me to anger him, is that true?” Chen Qianqian asked, her voice choked with tears.
Su Zeyu sighed and did not answer.
“Speak!” Chen Qianqian urged.
Su Zeyu finally spoke, his voice gentle, but with a hint of apology,
“Qianqian, I’m sorry. I really was with you to anger Gu Jingchuan. But I’ve now realized that the person I truly like is you!”
As soon as he said this, Chen Qianqian’s eyes lit up.
“Really?”
“Of course, it’s true.” Su Zeyu smiled and reached out to stroke her hair, “I found you to be much cuter than Jiang Zhi.”
Jiang Zhi: “…”
Much cuter?
She almost couldn’t help but rush forward and slap him.
However, she held back.
She had already been reborn, and there was no need to argue with them.
Besides, Su Zeyu claiming to like Chen Qianqian? This was simply a huge joke!
In her past life, Su Zeyu had been indifferent to Chen Qianqian.
It seemed the butterfly effect had truly occurred.
Jiang Zhi shook her head and turned to leave.
She didn’t want to listen to their sweet talk anymore.
Back home, Jiang Zhi opened her laptop and started searching for information about Gu Jingchuan.
She wanted to know why he had suddenly left and what urgent matter had occurred at home.
After searching, she discovered that Gu Jingchuan’s family background was very mysterious.
She only knew that his family was in the real estate business, but specifics could not be found online.
It seemed Gu Jingchuan was hiding something deep.
Jiang Zhi sighed and closed the laptop.
She suddenly thought of Gu Jingchuan’s words:
“I like Jiang Zhi.”
Her cheeks instantly flushed red.
She had always thought that Gu Jingchuan’s feelings for her were only responsibility and guilt, but she didn’t expect him to actually like her.
She lay on the bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep.
The next morning, Jiang Zhi received a call from Gu Jingchuan.
“Sorry, I couldn’t make it yesterday.” His voice was a bit hoarse, sounding tired.
“It’s okay, are you alright?” Jiang Zhi asked caringly.
“I’m fine, just a small trouble at home, it’s been resolved.” Gu Jingchuan smiled, “I’ll take you to eat grilled fish at noon today, okay?”
“Okay.” Jiang Zhi happily agreed.
During the morning classes, Jiang Zhi was distracted.
She kept glancing at Gu Jingchuan, noticing that he also seemed distracted.
After class, Gu Jingchuan took her to a grilled fish restaurant.
The place was small but warmly decorated.
They found a corner booth to sit in.
Gu Jingchuan ordered a spicy grilled fish and some side dishes.
“What’s wrong? You seem preoccupied today.” Jiang Zhi asked.
Gu Jingchuan sighed, “It’s nothing, just family matters that haven’t been fully resolved.”
“Did you encounter trouble? Can you tell me about it?” Jiang Zhi asked cautiously.
Gu Jingchuan looked at her, hesitated for a moment, and then said:
“My parents are getting a divorce.”
Jiang Zhi was shocked, “How could that be?”
In her past life, Gu Jingchuan’s parents were very loving and there were never any rumors of discord.
“My dad has someone else outside.” Gu Jingchuan’s voice was calm, but Jiang Zhi knew he must be very sad.
“I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have asked.” Jiang Zhi felt a little guilty.
“It’s okay.” Gu Jingchuan shook his head, “I just wanted to let you know, so you don’t worry.”
Jiang Zhi held his hand and said softly, “Don’t worry, everything will get better.”
Gu Jingchuan smiled and squeezed her hand back.
“Thank you. With you here, I feel much better.”
Jiang Zhi felt warm inside.
She knew that the only thing she could do now was to accompany him.
The grilled fish was served.
The aroma was enticing, making one’s mouth water.
Jiang Zhi scooped a piece of fish for him and said gently, “Eat up.”
Gu Jingchuan nodded and began to eat the fish.
After the meal, Gu Jingchuan took Jiang Zhi home.
As they reached the entrance of Jiang Zhi’s apartment building, Gu Jingchuan suddenly stopped.
“Jiang Zhi, I want to tell you something.”
“What is it?”
“I…” he hesitated, as if it were difficult to speak.
Jiang Zhi looked at him, feeling a little nervous.
“I want to… be with you.” Gu Jingchuan finally mustered the courage to say it.
Jiang Zhi froze.
She hadn’t expected him to be so direct.
Wasn’t this what she had been waiting for?
She smiled, but tears welled up in her eyes.
“Silly, I’ve been waiting for you to say this for a long time.”
Gu Jingchuan also smiled, reached out, and gently embraced her.
“I’m sorry for making you wait.” His voice was gentle, with a slight tremor.
“It’s not too late now.” Jiang Zhi hugged him tightly.
She knew that from now on, they were truly a couple.
In this life, she would definitely cherish him and create a beautiful future together.
**[System] Congratulations to the host for activating the hidden plot.**
Hearing the system’s prompt, Jiang Zhi was startled.
Hidden plot?
She looked up at Gu Jingchuan.
On Gu Jingchuan’s face, there was a barely perceptible cunning smile.
***
The next day at school, Jiang Zhi became the focus of everyone’s attention.
The news of Gu Jingchuan confessing to her had spread throughout the entire campus.
As she walked into the classroom, she noticed that neither Su Zeyu nor Chen Qianqian were present.
Jiang Zhi seemed a bit puzzled and asked Gu Jingchuan, “Why aren’t they here?”
“I don’t know.” Gu Jingchuan lowered his head, continuing to study.
Jiang Zhi felt that something was amiss.
She took out her phone and sent Chen Qianqian a WeChat message:
“Qianqian, are you okay?”
Chen Qianqian did not reply.
Jiang Zhi then sent a message to Su Zeyu:
“Su Zeyu, what happened between you two?”
Su Zeyu replied quickly: “Nothing, just a small misunderstanding, it’s been resolved.”
Jiang Zhi frowned.
A small misunderstanding?
She had clearly seen them looking very sweet yesterday.
She sent another message to Chen Qianqian:
“Su Zeyu said you’re fine, is that true?”
This time, Chen Qianqian replied:
“Heh, what could happen? We’re doing great!”
Jiang Zhi grew even more confused.
She felt that something must have happened between them.
At lunchtime, Gu Jingchuan took her to the cafeteria.
As soon as they sat down, they heard people around them discussing.
“Hey, did you hear? Chen Qianqian and Su Zeyu broke up!”
“What? No way! Aren’t they childhood sweethearts?”
“Who knows? I heard it was because Su Zeyu cheated.”
“Cheated? With whom?”
“It seems to be a girl from the next class, quite pretty.”
Jiang Zhi and Gu Jingchuan exchanged glances, seeing surprise in each other’s eyes.
Broke up?
Weren’t they doing fine yesterday?
“Don’t listen to their gossip.” Gu Jingchuan said, “Let’s eat.”
Jiang Zhi nodded, but a sense of unease lingered in her heart.
After eating, as they were walking, they suddenly saw Chen Qianqian.
She was sitting alone by the flowerbed, holding a bottle of beer, looking very sad.
“Qianqian.” Jiang Zhi walked over and called her softly.
Chen Qianqian looked up, saw Jiang Zhi, and her eyes were filled with hatred.
“What are you doing here?” Her voice was hoarse.
“I came to see you.” Jiang Zhi sat down beside her.
“Come to laugh at me?” Chen Qianqian sneered.
“No, I just wanted to show my concern.”
“Concern? Your fake concern is disgusting.” Chen Qianqian threw the beer can to the ground.
Jiang Zhi sighed, “What happened between you and Su Zeyu?”
Mentioning Su Zeyu, Chen Qianqian’s tears flowed again.
“He… he broke up with me.”
“Why?”
“He said he fell in love with someone else.” Chen Qianqian cried.
“Who did he fall in love with?”
“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, that kind of person like Su Zeyu isn’t worth your tears.” Jiang Zhi comforted her.
“Not worth it? What do you know!” Chen Qianqian suddenly stood up and pointed at Jiang Zhi, “Do you know how much I love him!”
Jiang Zhi felt a sense of helplessness.
She couldn’t persuade her about matters of the heart.
“Okay, stop crying.” Gu Jingchuan walked over and handed her a tissue.
Chen Qianqian glanced at him but did not 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’s tone was firm.
Chen Qianqian’s tears gushed out again.
“You two are both jerks!” She yelled and ran away.
Jiang Zhi watched Chen Qianqian’s retreating figure, her heart filled with complex emotions.
She knew Chen Qianqian was truly heartbroken this time.
She turned to look at Gu Jingchuan, “Who does Su Zeyu really like?”
Gu Jingchuan was silent for a moment before saying, “He likes you.”
Jiang Zhi was stunned, “What did you say?”
“I said, he likes you.” Gu Jingchuan repeated.
Jiang Zhi’s heart began to race uncontrollably.
Su Zeyu likes her?
How was that possible!
In her past life, Su Zeyu only treated her as a tool to oppose Gu Jingchuan.
“You’re talking nonsense!” Jiang Zhi said angrily.
“I’m not.” Gu Jingchuan sighed, “He’s liked you secretly for a long time, but he never had the courage to say it.”
Jiang Zhi was dumbfounded.
“Then why was he with Chen Qianqian?”
“Because he knew you liked me, so he wanted to anger me and also anger you.”
Jiang Zhi: “…”
What kind of logic was this?
She suddenly thought of Su Zeyu’s inconsistent attitude towards the original body in her past life.
So, he wasn’t a scumbag, but… had a crush?
She shook her head, finding this world too surreal.
“Then why did he break up with Chen Qianqian?”
“Because he realized that the more he angered me, the closer you got to me.” Gu Jingchuan smiled, “So, he gave up.”
Jiang Zhi: “…”
She was completely speechless.
Su Zeyu, this guy, his thoughts were too complicated!
“Okay, don’t think about him anymore.” Gu Jingchuan hugged her, “Let’s go to class.”
Jiang Zhi nodded, snuggling into his embrace.
She knew that now she had Gu Jingchuan’s love, and that was enough.
As for Su Zeyu, let him drift away with the wind.
Back in the classroom, Jiang Zhi’s mood improved significantly.
She turned to look at Gu Jingchuan and found him reading.
His profile was so handsome it made her heart flutter.
Jiang Zhi secretly took out her phone and took a picture of him.
“What are you doing?” Gu Jingchuan suddenly looked up and saw her actions.
Jiang Zhi guiltily put away her phone, “Nothing, I’m reading.”
Gu Jingchuan smiled and didn’t expose her.
He picked up his pen and wrote a sentence on the draft paper:
“If you secretly take my picture, you have to take responsibility.”
Jiang Zhi smiled and replied below:
“How will you take responsibility?”
“Be my girlfriend.”
Jiang Zhi’s heart pounded.
She picked up her pen and wrote:
“I’m already your girlfriend.”
Gu Jingchuan’s lips curved into a satisfied smile.
He put away the draft paper and continued reading.
Jiang Zhi also picked up her book, but she couldn’t concentrate.
Her mind was full of what Gu Jingchuan had just said to her.
Su Zeyu likes her?
This was simply unbelievable!
She sighed.
It seemed she was truly someone who naturally attracted others.
***
After school, Gu Jingchuan took Jiang Zhi to a high-end restaurant.
“To celebrate us being together today.” Gu Jingchuan said gently.
“Okay.” Jiang Zhi smiled.
They ordered their food and began to enjoy the meal.
Halfway through the meal, Jiang Zhi suddenly thought of a question.
“Gu Jingchuan, is the matter of your parents divorcing true?”
Gu Jingchuan was stunned for a moment, then nodded, “It’s true, they just haven’t finalized the paperwork.”
“Then… are you okay?”
“I’m fine.” Gu Jingchuan smiled, “I’ve gotten used to it.”
Jiang Zhi felt a pang of sadness.
She knew that Gu Jingchuan had always lacked affection.
She reached out and held his hand, “From now on, I will love you.”
Gu Jingchuan’s eyes instantly reddened. He squeezed her hand back tightly.
“Thank you, Jiang Zhi.”
Jiang Zhi smiled, “What are you thanking me for? We’re a couple.”
Gu Jingchuan also smiled, smiling happily.
After the meal, Gu Jingchuan took Jiang Zhi home.
As they reached the entrance of Jiang Zhi’s house, Gu Jingchuan suddenly stopped.
“Jiang Zhi, I want to kiss you.”
Jiang Zhi’s heart pounded.
She looked up at him.
His eyes were full of love.
She closed her eyes.
Gu Jingchuan lowered his head and kissed her lips.
The kiss was gentle and lingering.
Jiang Zhi’s heart was filled with happiness.
She knew she had found her true love.
After the kiss, Gu Jingchuan looked at her, his gaze so tender it could melt.
“I’m going back, see you tomorrow.”
“See you tomorrow.”
Jiang Zhi watched his retreating figure, her heart filled with sweetness.
Back home, Jiang Zhi opened her phone and saw a WeChat message.
It was from Su Zeyu.
“Jiang Zhi, let’s 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 now, but I want to clarify things with you.”
Jiang Zhi thought for a moment and replied:
“There’s nothing to talk about between us.”
Su Zeyu replied quickly:
“Yes! I have something important to tell you!”
Jiang Zhi fell silent.
She knew Su Zeyu wouldn’t look for her for no reason.
She replied:
“Okay, after school tomorrow, I’ll wait for you at the school gate.”
Su Zeyu replied: “Okay.”
Jiang Zhi turned off her phone, feeling a sense of unease.
What did Su Zeyu want to tell her?
She couldn’t understand.
Oh well, she’d find out tomorrow.
The next day at school, Jiang Zhi seemed a bit absent-minded.
Gu Jingchuan noticed her unusual behavior, “What’s wrong? Are you unhappy?”
“No.” Jiang Zhi smiled, “Just a bit sleepy.”
She didn’t want to tell Gu Jingchuan that Su Zeyu had asked to meet her.
She was afraid he would misunderstand.
After enduring the day’s classes, it was finally time to let out.
Jiang Zhi said goodbye to Gu Jingchuan, “I have something to do, I’m leaving first.”
“I’ll walk you.”
“No need, I can walk by myself.”
Jiang Zhi refused Gu Jingchuan’s kind offer and quickened her pace toward the school gate.
She saw Su Zeyu standing at the school gate, looking anxious.
“You’re here.” Su Zeyu breathed a sigh of relief when he saw her.
“What is it? Say it quickly.” Jiang Zhi’s tone was cold.
“Jiang Zhi, I like you.” Su Zeyu suddenly said.
Jiang Zhi was stunned, “What nonsense are you talking about?”
“I’m not talking nonsense, I truly like you!” Su Zeyu said excitedly.
“But… weren’t you with Chen Qianqian?”
“That was just to anger Gu Jingchuan! The person I truly like is you!”
Jiang Zhi felt annoyed, “Su Zeyu, I’m with Gu Jingchuan now. Please don’t bother me again in the future.”
“Jiang Zhi, listen to me! Gu Jingchuan is not a good person!” Su Zeyu suddenly shouted.
“What are you talking nonsense about?” Jiang Zhi was furious.
“I’m not! Do you know what he did before!” Su Zeyu moved closer to her, his eyes filled with hatred.
“What did he do?”
“He… he bullied you before!” Su Zeyu said.
Jiang Zhi froze.
Gu Jingchuan bullied the original body?
How did she not know this?
“Stop talking nonsense!”
“I’m not! If you don’t believe me, you can go ask Chen Qianqian! She knows everything!”
Jiang Zhi’s heart ached fiercely.
She looked at Su Zeyu, her eyes full of suspicion.
Could it be that Gu Jingchuan really bullied the original body?
She suddenly remembered the original body’s aversion to Gu Jingchuan in her past life.
Could it be because of this?
“Su Zeyu, don’t try to drive us apart.” Jiang Zhi said coldly.
“I’m not trying to drive you apart! I want to save you!” Su Zeyu was anxious.
“Save me?” Jiang Zhi laughed, “Su Zeyu, stop acting.”
“I’m not acting! Jiang Zhi, believe me!”
Just then, a cold voice rang out:
“Believe him about what?”
Jiang Zhi and Su Zeyu turned their heads simultaneously and saw Gu Jingchuan standing behind them.
His expression was frighteningly dark.
