So What If the Pretty School Belle Loves Money? (28)

The remark made the others who had also been sneaking glances burst out laughing, and they all chimed in with teasing.

"Yeah, exactly! Young Master Hua, you don't have much self-control!"

"Sis-in-law, you're amazing! You got our Young Master Hua blushing red in the face and neck!"

"Young Master Hua, confess and we'll go easy on you. What did sis-in-law say to you? Let us hear it too!"

The jokes were meant to ease the atmosphere, but to Hua Jinchen, who was in the middle of extreme torment, they were like oil poured on a fire.

Every word seemed to remind him of his predicament.

Hua Jinchen wished he could find a crack in the ground and crawl into it right then and there.

"What are you looking at?" His voice was quiet, but carried an unmistakable warning.

Everyone immediately looked away sheepishly, not daring to stare any longer.

But the curiosity and speculation in their hearts grew like weeds.

As Hua Jinchen looked up to warn everyone, Shi Zheng merely tugged lightly at his sleeve and whispered something, seemingly urging him not to be angry.

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[Hua Jinchen's current affection: 40.]

[Hua Jinchen's current affection: 50.]

[Hua Jinchen's current affection: 60.]

His mouth said no, but his body was honest.

*Heh, slut!

Shi Zheng considerately picked up her juice and held it to Hua Jinchen's lips, her voice so soft it could drip water. "Baby, have some juice to sober up. Your face is so red."

Hua Jinchen looked at the glass right in front of him and her innocent gaze. A breath lodged in his chest, unable to go up or down.

He glared at her, but in the end, he could only take a large, resentful gulp of the ice-cold juice from the glass she held, trying to suppress the heat in his face.

The gathering drew to a close.

The group walked out of the clubhouse into the slightly chilly night breeze.

Hua Jinchen's car was parked at the entrance. He naturally put an arm around Shi Zheng and was about to get in with her.

"I'll take her back to school."

A cool voice abruptly cut in.

Gu Yanshen had come out too, at some unknown point, and was standing just a few steps away.

His tone was matter-of-fact, as though he were merely stating the most ordinary fact.

The air seemed to freeze slightly.

Hua Jinchen spun around, and the anger that had just subsided flared right back up.

He stared at Gu Yanshen, his gaze dark. "Gu Yanshen, are you fucking done yet? She's my girlfriend. What makes you think it's your place to take her?"

Gu Yanshen spoke unhurriedly. "That's a fair point. Then let Zhengzheng choose who takes her back to school."

"Zhengzheng?" Hearing Gu Yanshen address her so intimately, Hua Jinchen laughed in anger.

"Fine. You won't shed tears until you see your coffin, is that it? Baby, tell him. Who do you want to take you back to school?"

As the smell of gunpowder between the two grew stronger, those around them who had yet to leave watched with pounding hearts, unsure whether to go or stay.

Caught between them, Shi Zheng looked at the two men, their swords drawn and bows bent, and quickly weighed her options.

Gu Yanshen... his offer to take her back might not have come from genuine kindness. It seemed more like continued pressure on Hua Jinchen.

Shi Zheng gently tugged Hua Jinchen's sleeve, signaling for him to calm down.

Then she turned to Gu Yanshen with a polite smile. "President, thank you for the offer."

"But... Hua Jinchen is my boyfriend. It's only natural for him to take me back."

"Sorry for the trouble, President Gu, but there's no need. After all... it wouldn't be quite proper."

Her words were watertight.

She had politely declined Gu Yanshen and hinted that his offer had overstepped a little.

Gu Yanshen listened quietly, his deep gaze unreadable.

He showed no displeasure at being rejected and merely nodded. "I understand. Be careful on the way."

Without looking at Hua Jinchen again, he turned and left.

His retreating figure soon disappeared into the night, as though their confrontation had never happened.