Chapter 444 (1/2)
Chapter 444: Leaving One’s Mark at the First Shot
Translator: GravityTales Editor: GravityTales
“Weiwei, you wouldn’t have taken a liking to Xue Chao, right? He…” Li Xinjie gave Hu Wei a strange look.
“Even if I like him, what’s wrong with it?” Hu Wei’s lips curled up as she said, “Don’t look down on him, the boys hailed from the mountain are the most honest and simple. I don’t need my boyfriend to look handsome, neither do I demand of him to originate from a rich family. It’s fine as long as he is a good man.”
Nodding thoughtfully, Li Xinjie said, “You’re right, Weiwei. Weighing a person by their wealth and evaluating someone by appearance is superficial. Xue Chao’s disposition is straightforward, good-natured, and honest. I think he’s good, too.”
Looking stunned, Mu Wanying turned her head to Hu Wei. She then shook her head and said, “It’s rather out of place for you to be with Xue Chao, Weiwei.”
“Sis Wanying, why do you think so?” Hu Wei frowned and said, “I think we are suitable!”
“Had you known Xue Chao for many years, and you actively pursued him, maybe. But now it’s too late.” Mu Wanying sighed.
“Give a reason.” Hu Wei grunted with a displeased expression.
“I went out with Tang Xiu this afternoon, and we talked about various topics.” Mu Wanying said, “One of which was about Xue Chao; he’s already married. Not only does he have a wife, but he already has a son as well. Now, don’t tell me you want to become the third wheel in their marriage?”
“What did you say?”
Hu Wei abruptly got up, looking incredulous.
“Xue Chao already has a wife and a child, should I repeat it again?” Mu Wanying said, “As a matter of fact, Xue Chao and his wife fell in love with each other when they were in high school. However, they don’t have a marriage certificate. Not only don’t they have a marriage certificate, they also have a child now. Several days ago, Xue Chao did a heroic act and was injured by some criminals. Tang Xiu went to the hospital to see him; after which, he got the family of three to live in his villa. Thus, you should give up, Weiwei.”
Hu Wei fell into a daze for a while. She looked to be at a loss. She indeed had her heart moved by Xue Chao. Though her feelings toward him had yet to truly develop… Yet, the words, deeds, and behavior shown by Xue Chao had deeply attracted her.
In another place.
Yue Kai looked at the students performing on the stage. He shook his head and said, “Bah, their performance is just so-so. It’s hardly worth to be in the freshmen welcoming party. If it was a big stage, they’d not even be worthy to be up there! I don’t know how good Eldest Brother Tang is. It would be too disappointing if his level was only to this degree.”
Zhao Liang, who had just arrived, rolled his eyes and said, “Yue Kai, I don’t like what you said. If Eldest Brother Tang can perform to this level, it’s already pretty good. Besides, he’s going to play the zither, can you even do that?”
“I don’t, since I haven’t learned it. But who knows if he has.” Yue Kai grunted.
“No way you can learn it.” Xue Chao echoed, “But I can tell you’d surely be able to learn the subject if it was about flirting. But as for learning to play the zither… Nope, I don’t buy it.”
An angry and ashamed look emerged on Yue Kai’s face as he raised his fist toward Xue Chao, yet he lowered his head and dared not retort.
“Well, we came to join in on the fun, guys.” Hu Qingsong said with a smile, “Besides, Big Bro Tang didn’t sign up for this himself, it was that Belle Mu who pitted him. So let us not expect him to show an outstanding performance, okay? I think it’s already enough for him to be able to play the zither and sing smoothly.”
Dozens of meters away from their place.
Several female students gathered together. The topic was still about the opening song by Zhang Xinya. However, Yi Lianyan didn’t join in. She held her arms and watched the students on stage.
That one summer vacation had transformed and made her mature quickly. And now that she came to study at Shanghai University, the issue she was always thinking about was what Tang Xiu had said to her, hoping that she would later be able to work in Nine Dragons Island.
She knew that Tang Xiu was an extraordinary big shot. And now she was actually regretting not asking Tang Xiu about what kind of business he did, and in what city he would live in later.
What’s more, what that made her most helpless was that her mobile phone was accidentally lost, hence losing Tang Xiu’s cell number as well. Due to that, she already planned to go to Jingmen Island and find Mo Āwen to ask about Tang Xiu’s contact number when November’s holiday came.
“What are you thinking about, Third Sis?”
Nearby, a female student touched Yi Lianyan’s arm and asked, grinning.
Finally realizing that she got distracted, Yi Lianyan immediately shook her head and said with a smile, “Nah, I wasn’t think about anything. It’s just that the performances are kind of ordinary, so I just got bored. Anyways, how about going back to the dorm? Or the campus library? It should be better.”
“No way!” The girl said, “What if Zhang Xinya were to come out and sing again? That would be a big loss! Let’s wait for a while. Besides, you’ve been studying every day; reading the textbooks after going to the military training. I think you’ll become a nerd, girl.”
“Well, the more books read the more you’ll learn. This way we’ll have better jobs in the future, don’t you think?” Yi Lianyan said with a smile.
“What job are you looking for anyway?” The girl smirked and said, “Anyhow, you got good looks, Third Sis. You’ll surely be able to catch a rich husband in due course, and you’ll be able to live comfortably in the future.”
Giving her white eyes, Yi Lianyan snappily said, “Rather than relying on the heaven, places, parents and a man, it’s better to rely on yourself, girl. Besides, I already have someone as my goal!”
“What’s your goal exactly?” Several other girls gathered together and asked.
Gripping her fists, Yi Lianyan confidently said, “I must have one-tenth of his wealth in the future.”
“Who is ‘he’ exactly?” The three female students asked in unison.