CH 45.1

After returning to school, Gu Chenyue still couldn’t keep a low profile because he and Zheng Wantong had become the center of attention in the entire school.

It was as if they were a couple, even though they hadn’t admitted to being in a relationship. They acted like lovebirds and were walking sugar machines.

Moreover, everyone quickly noticed that although Gu Chenyue still didn’t like to interact with people, his temper had improved. Even if someone offended him, he wouldn’t resort to physical violence anymore. He also accompanied Zheng Wantong to the library every day, no longer sporting his old grumpy expression.

It was said that several entertainment companies had intercepted Gu Chenyue at the school gate, hoping to sign him as a celebrity, but all were rejected.

Journalists had also approached Wan Tong several times, wanting to interview her about the relationship between Lin Zhiwen and Gu Chenyue, but of course, she couldn’t agree.

She just wanted this whole thing to be over with, so her life could return to normal. What should she do if it alarmed her parents….

On Saturday, Wan Tong went to the city library again, and Gu Chenyue accompanied her. But in the blink of an eye, he disappeared.

Gu Chenyue was sitting slightly restrained opposite a middle-aged man in a nearby café, calling out, “Uncle Zheng.”

Father Zheng scrutinizing gaze fell on him, and his tone was cordial, “Xiao Gu, right? We’ve met before.”

Gu Chenyue nodded.

Father Zheng pondered for a moment before speaking up, “Although it may be offensive, I am truly worried about my daughter, so I asked some students to help me check your background.”

Gu Chenyue’s lips twitched, and he looked at him directly, “What does Uncle want to say?”

“I’ve seen so many kids, but I’ve never seen anyone like you. Although I don’t agree with some of your methods, I know that it’s the only way of life for you. To be honest, I even admire you a bit. You’re brave and you have ideas.”

A child who has been struggling since middle school to pay for his mother’s medical expenses, and who was still targeted for revenge even after her death, couldn’t possibly survive without a strong enough mind.

Looking at that composed and steady face now, he really didn’t feel that Gu Chenyue was just an 18-year-old boy.

Gu Chenyue didn’t speak, and his gaze met with Father Zheng’s complex eyes.

Then he heard Father Zheng speak again, “Tongtong has become more lively recently, but she still acts recklessly. You have been protecting her during this time, and I am grateful for that. However, as a father, I cannot bear to see Tongtong being dragged into such a complicated life. Can you understand that, Xiao Gu?”

Gu Chenyue knew that this day would come, but hearing Father Zheng speak the words out loud still made him feel like he had been stabbed in the back.

He had no fixed place to stay and was still at risk of retaliation from Chen Jun. He didn’t deserve to have a peaceful and stable life.

“I understand,” Gu Chenyue forced out the words from his throat.

Father Zheng nodded and took a bitter sip of his coffee. Then he heard the low but firm voice of the young man in front of him, “I will come out of this mud pit.”

He looked up in surprise and saw Gu Chenyue standing up, his black eyes calmly fixed on him as he said, “Will Uncle Zheng still allow me to pursue her?”

Father Zheng was stunned for a while. Although his words were tactful, they could still hurt a sensitive person and even make them hate him. However, it seemed that Gu Chenyue had not given up yet.

In the end, he nodded, feeling greatly moved.

This child is really not bad.

Before leaving, Father Zheng father reminded him, “You’re still young, and I don’t want you to do any messy thing.”

Since he had already had someone investigate, he knew about him sleeping at Zheng house.

Initially, when he found out, he was angry and anxious, but after considering that Tongtong was responsible in this aspect, he could remain calm during the conversation with Gu Chenyue.

As Gu Chenyue was leaving, he paused at Father Zheng’s words and replied, “I’ve been sleeping on the sofa.”

His voice was lower.

Father Zheng even noticed that Gu Chenyue’s ears had turned red, feeling a mix of helplessness and amusement. After all, he was still a child.

Unknowingly, his good impression of Gu Chenyue had risen a bit.

Who knows, he might even become a future son-in-law…

Seeing such a person liking his daughter, he didn’t know whether to marvel at his daughter’s charm or to say that she was unlucky.

At the library, when Wan Tong was about to call Gu Chenyue, he appeared before her eyes.

He walked up from the spiral staircase, and he seemed to be carrying… a small cake!

Wan Tong looked at the logo on the cake and smiled happily. It was her favorite shop.

The two of them went to the first-floor lounge and sat down on the wicker chairs. She opened the bag eagerly.

Wan Tong scooped up a small bite and brought it to Gu Chenyue’s lips. “Do you want to try it?”

Gu Chenyue opened his mouth and took a bite, feeling the sweet and soft sensation melting in his mouth.

“How did you know that I like to eat this?” Wan Tong asked.

Gu Chenyue lowered his gaze and replied, “I saw you buying it.”

Looking at him suspiciously, Wan Tong asked with a mouthful of cake, “Gu Chenyue, have you liked me for a long time?”

Gu Chenyue’s black eyes turned to her and he countered, “What do you think?”

She used to not even give him a glance, putting him in a completely different world from her own.

“Then how did you get to know me?” Wan Tong persisted.

She could feel that Gu Chenyue had indeed liked her for a long time, perhaps even before high school, but in the original owner’s memories, there was nothing related to him at all.

Gu Chenyue, poor guy.

Gu Chenyue remained silent, gazing intently at her watery eyes, his lips moving but not saying a word.

When he was in junior high, it was the most difficult and embarrassing time for him. It was a time of despair, and he stopped a girl in a small alley.

Before threatening her with a knife, she voluntarily gave him all of her money, with tears of fear in her eyes.

That night, the trembling figure and frightened eyes often haunted him and tortured him mentally.

Later, he never did anything like that again, and he saw the girl again. At first, he wanted to make it up to her in every possible way, but he didn’t know when he began to want to hold her in his arms.

Therefore, he was afraid to bring up the past and afraid that she would know how despicable he used to be.

“If you’re being robbed, what would you do?” Suddenly, Gu Chenyue asked.

Biting her spoon, Wan Tong thought for a moment and replied in a low voice, “I’ll just give up the money obediently, because I know I can’t fight back and it’s most important to keep myself alive.”

Gu Chenyue covered her head with his hand and gently rubbed it, “Don’t walk alone at night in the future.”

“Are there really that many bad people in the world?”

“Yes, there’s one right in front of you.”

His voice dropping a tone and sounding somewhat suppressed.

“I think you’re good,” Wan Tong replied, then lowered her head to focus on eating her cake.

“You used to be afraid of me.”

“That’s because I didn’t know you, and you scared me. You even locked me in the toilet…” Wan Tong looked at Gu Chenyue with an aggrieved expression.

Gu Chenyue: “…” He did it for her own good.

Maybe…he was a bit rough.

There was a handicraft shop next to them where a young and gentle female owner was teaching two little girls how to press the strings for an ukulele.

After finishing her cake, Wan Tong suddenly stood up and walked over to the woman running the handmade ukulele store, and whispered something to her

Gu Chenyue’s eyes followed Wan Tong, saw her smiling sweetly to the female boss and then took a beautifully crafted ukulele.

Sitting down on a chair, her slender and fair fingers swept across the strings, and then she began to skillfully play the chords, accompanied by the clear and pleasant sound of the ukulele. With the sweet and gentle melody, she sang a little love song:

“Watch the sky, you know I, like a star shining in your eyes……”1

It’s a sweet little love song

As she sang, her dimples appeared on her cheeks and her eyes were fixed on the direction of Gu Chenyue.

The shopkeeper was excited and recorded this scene with her mobile phone.

Passers-by heard the sweet singing and saw the beautiful girl singing, so they stopped to watch. In this way, Gu Chenyue was separated by the crowd.

Wan Tong simply stood up and hugged the ukulele, walked towards Gu Chenyue, ignoring the gaze of others.

The onlookers followed her gaze and saw the tall and handsome young man sitting on the opposite wicker chair, his expression a bit surprised but with a soft expression in his eyes.

Wan Tong came to Gu Chenyue and saw him smiling, so she also smiled foolishly and sang the last sentence softly.

“I know you know, I love you babe……”

Applause came from the side, and Wan Tong blushed as she returned the ukulele and quickly ran back to Gu Chenyue’s side.

“How was it? Did I sing well?”

Gu Chenyue had good foundation in all subjects, and his English was not bad. He should have understood the song she sang, right? He wouldn’t ask her if she liked him, would he?

Gu Chenyue didn’t answer, he just hugged her tightly and rubbed her hair.

Of course it was good, so good that his heart was melting for her.

He didn’t expect her to suddenly sing for him. The last time he heard her sing was when she signed up for the freshman welcome party in high school, but her program was brushed off.

It was probably the first time she had the courage to go for an interview, but she wasn’t selected, and her mood was down for a whole week.

After all, Wan Tong still cared about her reputation in public. Struggling to get out of his arms, her long hair was already messed up.

She glared at him with puffed-up eyes, and Gu Chenyue coughed lightly, reaching out to help her smooth her hair.

Because of the song just now, people around them had intentionally or unintentionally cast their gaze on the two of them, and upon seeing their intimate actions, they covered their mouths and laughed.

Gu Chenyue had never cared about what others thought of him. Most of the time, the looks that fell on him were full of disgust and disdain.

But now, those eyes were filled with envy, amazement, and admiration.

He lowered his head and kissed Wan Tong’s hair, silently declaring his sovereignty.

She was his girl. The sweetest in the world.

Wan Tong touched her flushed face, lowered her head to take a sip of her milk tea, and said in a muffled voice, “Gu Chenyue, do you know that I learned the ukulele in the summer of my third year of junior high school? I wanted to participate in the freshman evening party in high school, but my program was not selected. I cried for a week. Later, it was this cake shop that sent me a new pastry every day. I was so moved!”

The original owner had a deep memory of this incident. She had the singing skills, but was just too nervous and didn’t get selected in the end.

“Well, the boss is very nice.” It’s unclear what came to Gu Chenyue’s mind, but he curled his lips again.

“Are you making fun of me?”

“No.”

“Then why are you laughing?”

Gu Chenyue stared at her with shining black eyes, his expression focused and serious. “I just think you’re very cute.”

At that time, Gu Chenyue was also very poor, but in order to make her feel better, he used all his living expenses to let the cake shop send her cakes of different type every day.

Although Wan Tong didn’t know about all of this, she was delighted by his sudden praise and shyly turned her head, saying “Hmm.”

1 the song is I Know You Know I Love You by Sunset Rollercoaster released in 2011