Chapter 81

Anyone who confesses to Liuli will be rejected outright, without any hesitation.

People say her boyfriend is Cheng Li—he looks the part, yet he doesn't.

Her and Cheng Li's relationship is just playful like friends, nothing like a couple.

But why does she turn them down? Any of those Young Masters' backgrounds would be enough for her to live as a rich wife.

Even the poorest conditions would guarantee her a lifetime of comfort.

But she has never agreed to anyone.

Later, she became known as the aloof, unapproachable ice queen.

Some even dare not confess, afraid of being turned down.

To confess to her is to steel oneself for rejection.

Yu Ke is the school's Baishitong; she loves gossip, so she wants to know everything first.

Her information is quick and reliable, and people often ask her what's going on.

She treats others' news as entertainment, gossip merely a way to add fun to life.

About others' affairs—such as which playboy Young Master is now with whom, who got dumped—

She knows who went with whom for a failed confession, whose family went bankrupt, every big and small matter.

She just listens for fun, but when it comes to Liuli, she won't allow anyone to speak ill of her.

No one may say it; she doesn't know why, but she simply can't tolerate anyone speaking ill of Liuli.

When she asked Liuli to be friends, she was terrified.

She also thought Liuli would reject her just as she rejects everyone else.

But no—she even hugged her.

At that time Liuli had only Cheng Li as a friend; she also wanted a female friend, but never had one.

When Yu Ke said she wanted to be friends, Liuli was overjoyed.

Liuli now had her first female friend; whenever she was with Cheng Li, people would gossip.

People would also take them as a couple; she doesn't mind, and what others say is their own business, none of her concern.

But she feels she's burdening Cheng Li, because whenever they're together people mistake them for a couple, so even if a girl likes him she won't confess.

She believes Cheng Li's years without a girlfriend are largely due to her.

Having Yu Ke, she no longer needs to be with Cheng Li all the time, so his time with others will naturally increase.

Naturally he'll develop his own feelings; she believes such a fine boy will surely meet a girl who loves him.

「Don't just talk the talk; I'm telling you, if you say it but don't act, I'll go smash the bar—believe it or not? 」

Liuli spoke excitedly; she didn't know why, but the more she spoke the more worked up she became, fearing Bai Xu would mistreat Yu Ke.

It was also her first time feeling this way, standing up for her sister and wishing her happiness.

「Speak slower. 」

Gu Die spoke.

「If you dare make Yu Ke cry, I'll make you cry, and have Gu Die get someone to beat you up—one beating won't even be enough to vent my anger. 」

Yu Ke, listening nearby, began to cry.

She hardly had any friends; Liuli was her first friend, and the feeling of being worried over and protected by a friend was truly wonderful.

She was also experiencing this feeling for the first time.

「Sister-in-law, you'd better not say more—Yu Ke's been made to cry by you, and you even said not to let me make her cry—how does that work? 」

Bai Xu panicked the moment he saw Yu Ke crying.

「I—I, what did I say? 」

Liuli also was dazed—how could she have made Yu Ke cry?

「Who cried? Don't listen to his nonsense; I'm just a bit moved. 」

Yu Ke took the phone and spoke.

「Please don't cry, I won't say more. 」

Liuli soothed.

「Chu Liuli, it's all your fault! You insisted on saying those things, and you've made me………feel moved to tears………」

Yu Ke, as she spoke, cried louder and louder.

「Don't cry………」

Bai Xu hurriedly wiped her tears.

「Don't cry, I'm wrong, I'm wrong, I won't say more, okay? 」

Liuli continued to soothe Yu Ke, saying.

Yu Ke, instead of improving, cried even louder.

Being able to be friends with Liuli makes her feel very fortunate; now Chu Liuli still protects her, comforting her when she cries.

The aloof goddess Chu Liuli of Luo Hai Xue Yuan also treats her this way.

Yu Ke was so moved she could hardly bear it.

「Don't speak; whenever I hear your voice now I just want to cry………」

Yu Ke's tears had already streamed down her face; she now truly feels as if she's married off and can't see Liuli anymore.

「I won't say more; give the phone to Bai Xu, I'll talk to him. 」

「Okay. 」

Yu Ke, while crying, still didn't forget to promise.

「Sister-in-law, this can't be blamed on me. 」

Bai Xu hurriedly said.

I don't blame you; take good care of her, don't let her cry, and I'll hand her over to you first.

Okay, sister-in-law, rest assured.

In the evening, send Yu Ke back.

Okay, sister-in-law.

What are you worried about? Bai Xu is my brother, don't worry.

Gu Die saw Liuli hang up the phone and asked.

I'm just worried, what if Bai Xu treats Yu Ke badly? Marriage is a big deal, isn't it better than dating?

You just said that, didn't you? If he dares to mistreat Yu Ke, I'll find someone to beat him, right?

Is beating him useful? Is beating people useful?

Liuli retorted, she had seen him strike people twice, she really doesn't like seeing fighting.

Especially for her, she thinks fighting is something only children do, very childish.

How do I feel like you're talking about me?

Gu Die retorted.

I am indeed talking about you.

Isn't it because of you?

I don't want others to fight for me; how childish is that?

Others? Am I considered others?

I'm just afraid you'll get hurt; isn't that okay?

Liuli changed the subject.

Excuse.

I'm speaking sincerely; believe it or not.

I believe you; I believe whatever you say, but you just said you have no choice—what does that mean?

What did I just say……

Liuli pretended not to understand.

Don't pretend; is marrying me against your will?

Marrying you is inherently against my will, right? I just purely want to cure my grandmother's illness; you know that, don't you?

I know, but I want to ask you, do you still feel it's against your will now?

Guess.

Chu Liuli……

I now feel very happy.

Then you can't say such things in the future.

Okay, I won't say it.

Hurry up and eat.

Gu Die said while also stroking her head.

Don't cry.

Bai Xu patiently coaxed Zihan.

I feel awful……

Why do you feel awful? We're getting married; shouldn't you be happy?

Bai Xu hugged Yu Ke, wiping away her tears.

I am happy, but I just feel awful…… Chu Liuli…… she actually protects me so much…… she was so aloof in Luohai…… now she treats me like this……

Yu Ke now also somewhat feels that Gu Die, such a cold person, can also be warm toward only Liuli, and Liuli's feeling.

That proves the sister-in-law truly cares for you, truly treats you as a friend.

That's why I want to cry, it's too awful……

Bai Xu couldn't help laughing; it turned out she cried because Liuli moved her.

No, what did you just say?

I said the sister-in-law truly cares for you, right?

Sister-in-law? You call Liuli sister-in-law, so if I marry you, shouldn't I also call her sister-in-law?

Yu Ke then realized, Liuli is Bai Xu's sister-in-law.

She is older than Liuli, yet she has to call her sister-in-law, which she doesn't want.

She is older than her, so she should be her sister.

Exactly.

Yu Ke's excitement left Bai Xu bewildered again.

I'm older than Liuli, how am I supposed to call her sister-in-law?

Even being older, you still have to call her sister-in-law; isn't that normal?

No, I don't want to; why do you have to call Liuli sister-in-law?

Gu Die is my brother; I'm older than him, so what should I call Liuli if not sister-in-law?

Bai Xu laughed.

But I don't want to call her sister-in-law; I'm clearly older.

Yu Ke acted coquettishly in Bai Xu's arms.

"Go ask your sister-in-law if you can stop calling her that—anyway I feel calling her that is quite smooth."

"Why aren't you older than Young Master Gu? If you were born earlier, then wouldn't Liuli be calling me sister-in-law?"

"This isn't something I can decide."

"I'm not getting married!"

Yu Ke pushed him away.

"Come on, didn't we agree?"

"Anyway I don't want to get married."

"Don't make trouble." Bai Xu coaxed, "Don't say things like that, okay? I'll feel bad."

"I'm just joking—calling her sister-in-law is fine, calling her Liuli sister-in-law is okay, but calling someone else that wouldn't be."

Yu Ke hugged him again.

"We have to be good; marriage is a lifelong matter."

"Mm, I want to walk with you all the way, to grow old together."

"Yu Ke, believe me, I will definitely treat you well."

"I believe you."

Yu Ke lightly kissed his lips.

He held her tighter.

After Liuli and Gu Die finished eating, they went to the place where Gu Qing used to live.

Gu Die only felt this place was very unfamiliar; he had only come to Gu Qing's residence once.

That was the time he came with Liuli and Zihan.

This place, he hadn't come here for many years; he had never spent any holiday with Gu Qing, not even New Year's together.

Over these years, he had grown accustomed to solitude, and Gu Qing had also grown accustomed to solitude.

The only birthday he had spent with Gu Qing was Gu Qing's birthday party before she left.

"Let's go look at Dad's room."

Liuli took his hand.

"Okay."

He answered obediently.

As soon as Gu Die entered the room, he noticed the various-sized photos of himself displayed in Gu Qing's room.

There were many photos of Gu Die himself, as well as pictures of him with Gu Qing, and photos of him with Siyun.

He hadn't expected that so many photos had been kept all these years.

Looking at his former smiling self and his present self, they seemed like people from two different worlds.

They are very alike, yet not the same.

He remembered that as a child he was very clingy, needing to cling to Gu Qing every day, to the point that Gu Qing couldn't do his own things.

But he still accompanied him first.