Chapter 53 - It’s Not Like You Have a Husband (1)
Chapter 53: Its Not Like You Have a Husband (1)
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
All the way across the corridor, Xu Weilai could feel the chill emanating from Gu Yu. She clenched her fists subconsciously, and the tips of her fingers turned white.
Gu Yu paused his eyes on Xu Weilai for a quick second before looking away in complete indifference, as if she were someone irrelevant.
After Xiao Chun had called out to Gu Yu, she forcefully dragged Xu Weilai, who was frozen stiff behind her, and marched toward them.
Standing in front of Gu Yu, Xu Weilai did not dare to look up at his expression. Her only other option was to keep her eyes lowered and suppress her urge to run. She did her best to maintain her calm mien.
Xiao Chun looked at Gu Yu, and a grin spread across her face. What a coincidence, Brother Yu!
Gu Yu lifted his eyes lazily and swept her a glance. His tone, when he spoke, was cool and casual. When did you get back?
I just got back this morning. I missed Weilai so much that I asked her out for a meal the moment my flight landed. I wanted to call you along, too, but I couldnt get through your cell. I see now that its because you were already otherwise preoccupied with a beautiful woman.
It was only then that she turned her eyes to Su Ziqian and haughtily looked her up and down. With a frown, Xiao Chun asked, Brother Yu, who is this?
Su Ziqian knew that Xiao Chun was Gu Yus god-sister. She had previously seen her a few times when Gu Yu had taken her to his functions, but they had never exchanged words before.
Su Ziqian wasnt an idiot. After being in the entertainment industry for so long, she had developed very keen observation skills. She had easily identified the enmity in Xiao Chun but hadnt expected such a deliberate and obvious snub from her.
Su Ziqian was a popular and well-known star. It was impossible for Xiao Chun not to know who she was. Besides, she had been by Gu Yus side for the past three years. Everyone knew that she shared a special relationship with him. For Xiao Chun, to ask such a question was a deliberate brushoff on her part.
The smile on Su Ziqians face wobbled slightly, but she quickly regained her composure and dignifiedly gave a self-introduction to Xiao Chun. Hello, Im Su Ziqian. You must be Xiao Chun. Ive heard Gu Yu mention you many times. Its a pleasure to meet you.
When Xiao Chun saw how quickly Su Ziqian had been able to compose herself, she narrowed her eyes. This woman wasnt simple, indeed!
After a pause, Su Ziqian looked toward Xu Weilai and, in a gentle voice, said, Hello, Miss Xu. Here we meet again.
Xu Weilai inclined her head and responded with a polite smile. How do you do, Miss Su.
Gu Yus gaze landed imperceptibly on Xu Weilai. When he witnessed her calm demeanor, elegant smile, and the serene look in her eyes, his eyes darkened, and he sucked in a breath.
Xiao Chun suddenly exclaimed and suggested, Since we met so coincidentally today, lets hang out together! Treat it as my welcoming party!
Just a mere exchange of greetings was enough to zap all of Xu Weilais energy. She wanted nothing more than to escape Gu Yus gaze; how was she going to survive hanging out in the same room as him?
Xu Weilai shook her head instinctively. Chunchun, I think Ill pass. Ill go back first
Xiao Chun cut her off brusquely, and enunciated her words clearly as she said, Go back, my ass! Youre happily single, and its not like you have a husband waiting at home for you! Whats the rush?
With that, she turned her head toward Gu Yu, and asked, Am I right, Brother Yu?
Its not like you have a husband Was that what Xu Weilai had claimed?
The look in Gu Yus eyes darkened, and he didnt reveal his emotions. However, the temperature surrounding him seemed to plunge a few degrees.
Xu Weilai tugged on Xiao Chuns clothing quietly, in a bid to get her to stop talking. Even though it was for her sake, provoking Gu Yu was ultimately of no benefit to her!
Gu Yu didnt reply. It was Su Ziqian who spoke up first. Sure, lets go! With that, she looked at Gu Yu and asked coquettishly, Yu, can we?