Chapter 83: Believe Him

"You don't care about Cheng Li?"

Liuli asked back.

"Cheng Li, why not go together to Gu Family to eat, and after eating we'll go back?"

Zihan asked, Cheng Li gave her a cold glance.

If not for Liuli's reminder, she would have actually forgotten him.

"No need, you go back, I'm heading back as well."

"Alright, then I'm leaving."

Zihan said, then gave Cheng Li a hug before getting into the car.

In the car, she still reluctantly gazed at Cheng Li.

Cheng Li merely saw the car drive off, then went back.

She just left him like that; it'd be surprising if he were in a good mood.

"If you do that, he'll get angry."

Liuli told Zihan, nobody knows Cheng Li better than she does.

She used to leave him like that, and he would get a little upset.

"Really?"

Zihan hurriedly asked.

"You're on a date, and you just left with us; he'll definitely think you don't care about him."

"So what should we do?"

"Now you're already in the car; what can you do? Just remember next time not to just abandon him like that."

"Okay, I've remembered; if there's anything else to note, you tell me all of it."

Zihan looked like she was about to pull out a little notebook to write down Liuli's words.

"You have to figure this out yourself; I can't tell you everything, and what I know is only a small part."

"I also want to know that small part."

"Then I can tell you his preferences first; you must remember them, I won't repeat it."

"Okay."

Zihan nodded eagerly.

"He doesn't like spicy food, doesn't like hot pot, doesn't like bitter things, and doesn't like drinking medicine."

Upon hearing Liuli say Cheng Li doesn't like hot pot, Zihan thought of the hot pot they had at noon.

No wonder he didn't order any dishes, and even said he liked what she ordered.

He was just keeping her company while eating; he didn't like it at all.

"He likes sweet things, likes playing basketball, and likes watching anime."

Liuli and Cheng Li are quite alike; she and he both dislike hot pot, like sweet things, and like watching anime.

She doesn't play basketball, but she likes watching Cheng Li play basketball.

Every time Cheng Li goes out to play ball, she definitely goes to watch with her grandmother.

Just thinking about her watching Cheng Li play ball with her grandmother makes Liuli's nose feel a bit sore.

In the past evenings, whenever Cheng Li played ball, she and her grandmother would go watch, enjoying the evening breeze while holding her grandmother's hand.

Happiness constantly surrounded her.

She had thought that one day her grandmother would leave, and she had thought about living alone.

She treated every day she spent with her grandmother as if it were the last, because she didn't know when her grandmother would depart.

She originally had no one to rely on, no parents, no relatives, but her grandmother kindly took her in.

Her grandmother's life was already not good, and adding her made it worse.

Her grandmother could have ignored her, just like others standing by.

But she raised her to adulthood; over these years, if her grandmother were alone, she could have lived a bit better.

She felt that because of her, her grandmother's life is as it is now.

"What else does he like?"

Zihan asked curiously, wanting to know more about Cheng Li.

"He also likes you."

Liuli said.

"Don't joke."

Zihan said, blushing.

"I'm not joking; doesn't he like you?"

"How would I know?"

"How can you not know? You do know."

Zihan always felt it was inappropriate to talk about this topic in front of Gu Die.

If she wanted to talk, she would want to do it privately with Liuli; having him listen nearby always made her feel weird.

"I know I'm still asking you."

Zihan said, pouting.

"You're silly; if he didn't like you, how would he go out with you?" Liuli looked at Zihan with a speechless expression.

"Besides me, Cheng Li has never gone out alone with any other girl."

Upon hearing that, Gu Die coughed.

That was before.

Liuli explained.

Don't mention it again.

Gu Die spoke up.

Okay, won't mention it.

Liuli agreed.

Zi Han rolled her eyes at Gu Die, but she was sitting behind him, so he couldn't see it at all.

Only because he couldn't see did she dare; she wouldn't dare do it to his face.

Liuli, do you mean Cheng Li has never dated?

Zi Han asked quietly.

You're the first; you'd better cherish him and treat him well, or I'll hit you.

Liuli joked.

Liuli, are you my friend? Yet you want to hit me? What if he treats me badly? What should I do?

He'll treat you well; I believe in him.

Then you don't believe me?

You... never mind.

What's wrong with me? Do I really seem that unreliable?

Liuli felt she was indeed a bit unreliable, after all she had only known Cheng Li for a few days before confessing to him.

But thinking that Yu Ke was going to marry Bai Xu made her feel Zi Han was much better.

Besides, she herself had just gotten married, love or not.

Although it was for her grandmother's surgery fees, she was still somewhat provoked by Feng Wei's remark about being a wild girl.

Anyway, you two must be good, okay? Yu Ke and Bai Xu also need to be good.

Liuli sighed.

I don't know how things are with Yu Ke going to see Bai Xu.

When Yu Ke was mentioned, Zi Han said worriedly.

Yu Ke and Bai Xu are getting married.

Liuli even forgot to tell Zi Han this news.

What?!

Zi Han's shocked eyes were about to pop out.

Yes, don't be surprised; I felt the same when I heard it.

Who said it? Is this news true?

Zi Han still didn't quite believe it; how could they get married so quickly?

It's true; Yu Ke said so over the phone.

Maybe her phone was stolen, or she's just talking nonsense; perhaps she's so eager to marry Bai Xu she's hallucinating.

When she called, Bai Xu was there too; they said it themselves, so how could it be fake? I didn't believe it at first either; why not wait for Yu Ke to come back and ask her yourself?

Then I definitely need to ask again; this morning I had her go see Bai Xu and she was still hesitating, so how could she not hesitate about marriage? How does her brain work? For such a big matter as marriage, she didn't even give a heads‑up; at least discuss it first before deciding.

That's right, you're correct; when she comes back tonight, the two of us should give her a good scolding, how about that?

Liuli countered.

Of course we need to give her a good talking‑to; who let her not consult us beforehand?

Hmm, that's settled then.

Liuli nodded satisfactorily.

Yu Ke really was too impulsive this time, but if they truly love each other, marrying might not be a bad thing.

Liuli only hopes that Yu Ke and Bai Xu, Zi Han and Cheng Li can continue together.

She and Gu Die are the same; she also wants to be with him to the end.

Gu Die stood to the side listening to Liuli and Zi Han talk, just like hearing two immature kids chatter.

They even cute‑ly said they wanted to give Yu Ke a scolding, and Gu Die couldn't help but lift the corners of his mouth.

What are you laughing at?

Liuli asked, puzzled.

She always felt he was mocking her and Zi Han alike.

I didn't laugh; you're mistaken.

I didn't missee; you're in a great mood today?

Liuli asked on purpose.

Exactly, with you by my side I'm happy every day.

Don't, don't say that; it makes me uncomfortable hearing it.

Liuli hurriedly said.

What's wrong? I'm speaking sincerely.

Gu Die asked, confused.

"Cousin, it's not me saying you, but why are you so oily? Like a greasy old man."

Zi Han couldn't help but complain.

"Luo Zi Han, say that again."

Hearing Gu Die's tone, it felt like he was about to throw Zihan out of the car any moment.

What I said is indeed the case; what I said is also factual.

Zihan muttered softly, not daring to speak loudly, for she feared that if she spoke again she would be driven away, and very likely also expelled from the Gu Family.

Being expelled from the Gu Family? A thought flashed through her mind: if she were expelled, wouldn't that give Cheng Li an excuse to take her in?

What I said are facts; your words are just oily. Although I often end up being the third wheel, I really can't stand listening to what you say—it's simply unbearable, let alone Liuli!

Zihan spoke righteously and confidently, not at all timid.

Isn't it Liuli? Don't you also feel this way?

This is a deadly question; Liuli wouldn't dare answer it lightly.

Anyway, I feel this way!

Zihan spoke before Liuli could say anything.

Liuli looked at Zihan's fearless, daring appearance and couldn't help laughing.

Cousin, did you see? Liuli feels embarrassed to say it to you, so I have to say it—look, she's laughing at you!

I'm laughing at you.

Liuli restrained her smile and answered coldly.

Laugh at me? Why would you laugh at me?

You dare to retort him like that—you've got guts. Where did your former timid self go?

Liuli couldn't help asking, unable to understand how Zihan used to be so afraid of Gu Die, yet now dares to retort him like that.

I just can't bear it anymore—I'm not timid. Why should I be timid? What I say is the truth; if you don't want to hear it, I'll still say it.

Although Zihan spoke with great confidence, inside she felt empty; this was the first time she had spoken to Gu Die like this.

Moreover, Gu Die didn't utter a sound, just listened to her speak, making her feel as if she were about to meet disaster.

She had already prepared herself to be thrown out of the car; for love, for Cheng Li, she had to be brave this time.

I'm willing to listen; say whatever you have. If there's anything I've done wrong, bring it up and I can change.

Gu Die spoke.

Liuli and Zihan both looked at him, wondering if he was the one speaking.

They both found it hard to believe that such words were coming from his mouth.

What did you say?

Zihan wanted to confirm once more whether it was Gu Die who was speaking.

I didn't say anything.

Gu Die said coldly.

No, you did say it—you just said if there's anything you've done wrong, let me say it out, and you can change, right?

Zihan repeated.

You already know, so why are you asking?

Are you really my cousin? Or have you been swapped with someone else?

Zihan leaned in and looked at Gu Die as she asked.

Luo Zihan, do you believe I can send you abroad right now?

Gu Die asked coldly.

I believe! How could I not? This is exactly my cousin! You scared me to death—I thought my cousin had disappeared!

Zihan laughed.