Chapter 112: Chapter 111 Pu Tongren: No one knows more about timely help than I do!

"This toothbrush is disposable, just throw it away after you use it."After throwing the disposable toothbrush Gu Yu had placed in the cup into the trash can, Lin Xinyue pulled Gu Yu out of the bathroom.

Gu Yu sat down, and Lin Xinyue sat down next to him.

"Wow, this is lavish! Who made all this? It's very nutritious!"

Gu Yu looked at the variety of delicacies on the table: whole wheat bread, cheese-baked sweet potatoes, and a soup that could either be a sandy soup or a Russian Borscht.

Each person also had a palm-sized piece of steak.

It couldn't be described as anything less than luxurious.

"Would you believe me if I said I did it?"

Hu Xiaoya glanced at Gu Yu and pouted.

Lin Xinyue was still wearing an apron!

Gu Yu was obviously feigning ignorance!

How brutally direct!

"I prepared it especially for you. Normally, Ya and I just whip something up casually, we don't go to such lengths."

Lin Xinyue grinned and then pointed with her dinner knife to the steak in front of Gu Yu: "Give it a try. I wasn't sure about your taste, so I made it medium-well with black pepper sauce."

"Of course, if you don't like black pepper, you can have mine. It's in a mushroom sauce I mixed myself."

As Gu Yu watched Lin Xinyue patiently explain, he felt as if she was a virtuous wife showcasing her cooking skills to her husband.

He even forgot to cut the meat with his dinner knife for a moment.

Seeing him remain motionless, Lin Xinyue thought he didn't like it. Her long eyebrows slightly furrowed, "What's wrong? Is the Western-style breakfast not to your taste?"

"Ah... No! I just think you look exceptionally beautiful today! I was momentarily lost."

Only then did Gu Yu realize, his face breaking into a smile to mask the fluttering and strangeness within.

"Pfft—"

Sitting opposite him, Hu Xiaoya, who had been silent and mentally prepared to act as a third wheel, spit the Borscht she had just sipped into the trash can.

Damn Gu Yu! Couldn't he just eat properly?

Was it necessary to pierce the heart of the singles with such a clichéd line?

Yet Lin Xinyue seemed quite touched, her earlobes blushing slightly from Gu Yu's compliments.

"Go on, eat! If Gu Yu wasn't here today, we would've settled for another casual breakfast!" Sёarᴄh the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

She quickly speared a piece of cheese sweet potato with her fork and put it onto Hu Xiaoya's plate.

"That's more like it!"

Hu Xiaoya nodded contentedly, and even the resentment towards Gu Yu dissipated.

Then she turned to Gu Yu and started chatting:

"You don't know this, but what we usually have for breakfast isn't casual, it's boiled noodles with a bit of salt and chicken essence, occasionally with some bean sprouts and cabbage."

"I lived with your wife for a summer and lost at least ten pounds!"

"You should come more often! Better yet, move in so I can mooch off Yueyue's cooking skills more."

Gu Yu's expression shifted from puzzled to surprised, then to realization; at first, he thought Hu Xiaoya was going to complain!

It turned out her real motive was to mooch off Xinyue's meals!

"You're unbelievable! But speaking of which, how much is the rent for your apartment? I am indeed pretty keen on moving out."

Gu Yu first nonchalantly gave Hu Xiaoya a thumbs up, then started inquiring about the rent for this apartment building.

He had thought about it recently; his dealings with the outside world were growing, and if he stayed in the dormitory, it might be inconvenient in terms of time.

In case there was an emergency in the middle of the night, he wouldn't even be able to get out of the dorm.

It might be better to move out with his seniors, and rent a place in this apartment building as well, which would make future activities much more convenient.

"Well, the rent is actually not much, just twelve hundred a month for the two of us here. Utilities are a bit more expensive, as the electricity in the apartment is mostly commercial, and water costs five yuan per ton, and electricity one yuan per kWh."

"Plus, one thing to note is that this apartment rents out two sections; the south side where we are is specifically for students and faculty, while the north side is rented to nearby merchants, and the rent there is said to be two to three times ours!"

"To ensure the safety of teachers and students, these two sides, except for the entrance passage, do not connect between floors."

Lin Xinyue paused to think, then replied.

Her heart began to race rapidly; if Gu Yu moved out here, wouldn't they be able to meet anytime?

They could be together every day!

Listening to his girlfriend, Gu Yu was eating his steak while pondering.

Money was not an issue for him; even if it was ten thousand yuan a month, he could afford it with his current financial situation.

It was just a matter of whether there were suitable vacancies in this apartment.

Because if he was going to rent, he would definitely choose his girlfriend's side; otherwise, he would have to go down to the first floor and take an elevator up every time they wanted to meet, which would be too much of a hassle!

"If you want to rent on our side of the building, you need to apply through the university!"

Lin Xinyue thought of another important point and added.

"This shouldn't be a problem."

Gu Yu nodded; after all, he was the ambassador for Haidong University, so the school wouldn't refuse such a simple request, would they?

Besides, if all else failed, he could go to Dai Zhengguo.

Professor Dai would definitely have a way.

With his mind at ease, Gu Yu relaxed and enjoyed his breakfast. It had to be said that Xinyue's cooking was excellent; calling her a chef wouldn't be an exaggeration.

The thought that Xinyue had prepared all this for him personally made his appetite soar, and he quickly finished his portion.

He even ate the over-baked cheesy baked sweet potato.

The corners of Lin Xinyue's eyes crinkled into fine crescents as she smiled happily.

Was there anything more gratifying than seeing the person she liked enjoy the food she made?

She resolved to continue improving her cooking skills!

Gu Yu patted his slightly bulging stomach and was just about to get up when he suddenly remembered something.

He quickly looked over at Hu Xiaoya, who was leisurely sipping her borscht.

"Ya, speaking of your predatory loan issue, what do you plan to do? Mr. Luo San and I gave you some advice; Xinyue must have told you, right?"

Hu Xiaoya, who had been silently eating her "dog food," was startled when Gu Yu suddenly spoke to her.

It took her a few seconds to realize what Gu Yu was asking.

Putting down her spoon, she hesitated, "Well... I plan to borrow some money to pay off the first installment and avoid being overdue, then find a reliable job to pay off the debt gradually."

"I've already contacted Jinxin and they've agreed to waive the interest of 11,000 for me. I only need to pay back the full 40,000, but I need to do it within a year."

"That's about 3,300 a month, and if I can find a job this month, though there's some pressure, it's not too much."

Hu Xiaoya cut her steak repeatedly, unexpectedly composed.

Gu Yu hadn't expected her to accept the reality so quickly and just nodded without asking further.

He offered, "Do you need me to help you a bit?"

As he spoke, Gu Yu subconsciously glanced at his girlfriend.

Lin Xinyue smiled and nodded, giving her consent.

However, Hu Xiaoya shook her head and looked up with grateful eyes as she spoke.

"No need, Ren has already helped me. And I'm already freeloading off Xinyue here for food, drinks, and even lodging. How could I have the cheek to ask for more help!"

"I'll take care of the rest myself. I really appreciate all your help!"

She put down the knife and grasped Lin Xinyue's hand, which lay on the table. Her best friend had helped her so much.

If it were just up to her, she probably wouldn't even be able to pay the rent by now!

Having such a friend in life is no different from having a benefactor.

Though Hu Xiaoya was petite and straightforward, she was actually very sensible.

Help from others is a favor, not an obligation.

This favor, she would need to repay gradually.

But right now, she didn't have much capability and didn't dare to promise how she could repay.

Seeing the deep gratitude in her best friend's eyes, Lin Xinyue also clasped her hand to provide comfort.

"Ren? The boss?!?"

However, Gu Yu sharply caught the most critical point.

The boss had already made his move???

Offering a helping hand during Hu Xiaoya's most difficult time.

Tsk tsk! The boss just maxed out his favor points!

It seemed he wasn't far from being single anymore!

""

Just as the three of them sat in their own thoughts in silence, Gu Yu's phone suddenly rang.

Picking up the phone, the caller ID showed it was from Shengda Game.

Gu Yu answered, and the voice of a businesswoman around thirty came through.

"Is this Mr. Gu?"

"Yes."

"Hello, Mr. Gu! This is the general office of Shengda Game. I am the general manager's assistant, Xu Fei, inviting you to attend Shengda Game's investment seminar for small and midsize companies at the end of this month!"

"Oh, Ms. Xu, hello. Could you first tell me what this seminar is specifically about?"

"It's like this..."