Chapter 1697 - 1637: The Counterpart in a Group Favorite Story 67
Chapter 1697: Chapter 1637: The Counterpart in a Group Favorite Story 67
Chu Kaifeng was genuinely dumbfounded after being scolded by Sister Zhen.
"Student Wu, I’m not really familiar with you, am I? It’s not right for you to come right up to me and shout like that."
Sister Zhen sneered, "We used to think you were good. Now, you seem absolutely awful."
Chu Kaifeng frowned, "If you keep insulting me, I won’t be polite to you."
"Go ahead, be impolite, what are you going to do, hit me?"
Sister Zhen was straightforward, righteous, and somewhat fearless; she puffed up her chest and stared at Chu Kaifeng, who was at a loss, "Student Wu, can you talk to me about it?"
Chu Kaifeng and Sister Zhen found a quiet place to talk. Initially, Chu Kaifeng suggested sitting down for a proper chat, but Sister Zhen didn’t want to, so they spoke while standing.
Sister Zhen crossed her arms looking at Chu Kaifeng, "I never thought our Schoolmate Chu would be a wealthy young master. What’s this, should we call you Mr. Chu? It’s hard for Mr. Chu to hide his identity while chasing An Yi. You went through so much for An Yi, but now you don’t want to play anymore, pushing all blame onto An Yi. Disgusting!"
Chu Kaifeng’s face looked particularly unpleasant, "I deceived An Yi? Didn’t An Yi deceive me? She showed no self-respect, becoming a mistress for money..."
Sister Zhen kicked out suddenly, and Chu Kaifeng quickly dodged.
Sister Zhen was furious, "How can you say she’s a mistress? Is An Yi that kind of person? Based on her looks, if she really wanted to latch onto a wealthy guy, there’d be so many people lined up to give her money. But have you seen her being extravagant or wasteful since enrollment? You say she deceived you? Does she need to deceive you? She doesn’t even know you’re Mr. Chu, always thinking you’re a poor rural boy. What could she gain from deceiving you?"
Facing such questioning, Chu Kaifeng was left speechless.
Sister Zhen was even more energized, "Did An Yi ever say she was poor? Who told you coming from the countryside means being poor? An Yi’s family isn’t poor at all; they own mountains, grow vegetables in greenhouses, and are involved in agricultural processing. Their Wuyou potato chips are selling like hotcakes. They’ve already bought several houses in Dream City and the Capital even though they’re so young. An Yi didn’t mention it because she wanted to be low-key; she’s been like this throughout school, just studying here and working outside..."
Chu Kaifeng was dumbstruck, "Why does she still work, she..."
"The Pei Family’s four girls, the family has long distributed the inheritance among them, An Yi used her share to buy houses, so she’s naturally tightened her budget. If she doesn’t work, what can she do? Should she return and ask her parents for money after taking over two million?"
Sister Zhen glared at Chu Kaifeng but clearly explained the situation with the Pei Family, "You’re utterly despicable, thinking someone from the countryside can be bullied. Your mother went to find An Yi, brought money to force An Yi to swear not to cling to you, damn, anyone would find that unbearable."
"I... she took it, five million. That’s what she asked my mom for." Chu Kaifeng’s mind was hazy, struggling to process, yet he still tried to defend himself.
"Damn it." Sister Zhen couldn’t hold back and cursed, "If I faced something like that, I’d definitely hit them hard financially. Fine, your family has money, thinks money can do anything, then pay up. You act as if others desire you, your money isn’t enjoyable to spend on pleasures? Besides, An Yi didn’t use the money for herself; she directly donated it to the Hope Project."
Her last sentence struck heavily on Chu Kaifeng’s heart.
Chu Kaifeng turned and ran.
"Where are you going?"
Sister Zhen shouted loudly.
Without saying anything, Chu Kaifeng quickly ran off.
He didn’t do much except ask someone to investigate and found out about An Yi donating the five million.
Upon confirmation, Chu Kaifeng was incredibly regretful and ashamed.
He felt that he was simply inhuman.
He had worked and studied with An Yi for so long, yet he didn’t trust An Yi’s character, blaming her without asking or understanding the situation. It was utterly indefensible.
Chu Kaifeng gave himself a few hard slaps and returned to school to find An Yi.
But for some reason, he couldn’t find her.
He thought to block her at her workplace, but upon arrival, learned An Yi had quit.
In a frantic hurry, Chu Kaifeng sought for a long time until he finally blocked An Yi.
At that moment, An Yi had already bought her train ticket, ready to return home after exams.
Chu Kaifeng intercepted her halfway.
During this time, Chu Kaifeng couldn’t eat or sleep well, tormented by guilt and pain daily, losing a lot of weight, going from clean and tidy to bearded and unsightly.
His eyes appeared red, with bloodshot lines, bags prominently visible with distinct dark circles, the look of someone defeated, "An Yi, I’m sorry, it’s my fault, I shouldn’t have..."
An Yi maintained a calm expression, her voice softly gentle as usual, "No need to apologize, such things aren’t truly anyone’s fault. I never blamed you."
This made Chu Kaifeng feel even worse inside, "I didn’t know my mom approached you. I...I am such a jerk, I should die."
An Yi chuckled softly, "I really never blamed you, honestly, these past few months you’ve helped me a lot, introducing me to several job opportunities, assisting with studies. Apart from misunderstandings, I actually appreciate that, Schoolmate Chu. Truly, it’s not a big deal, don’t dwell on it, we’ll still be friends in the future."
Chu Kaifeng looked at An Yi, her radiant smile reflecting in his eyes, "I, I want to chase you, to be your boyfriend."
He moved to hold An Yi.
An Yi swiftly dodged, "Sorry, we’re just not meant to be. Honestly, I used to have feelings for Schoolmate Chu, even thinking if you hadn’t confessed by New Year, I’d confess to you. But no one expected this incident, and it made me see a lot. I understand now that Schoolmate Chu and I aren’t really suitable for each other. We can be friends, but romance, not so much."
After speaking, An Yi stepped back, offering Chu Kaifeng a gentle smile, "Don’t feel sad, Schoolmate, you’ll find someone suitable for you, wishing you happiness."
She retreated further and suddenly ran quickly away.
Chu Kaifeng reached out, grabbing only empty air.
He wanted to chase, but recalling An Yi’s words, felt a stabbing pain in his heart, like being cut with a knife. By the time he came to his senses, An Yi was already far away.
"I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry..."
Chu Kaifeng uttered multiple apologies repeatedly.
An Yi returned home from school, seeing Pei Yu sitting on the sofa, bored, reading a book.
She put down her bag to change shoes, "Oh, our big star is reading? What are you reading? Is the book upside down?"
Pei Yu lazily tossed the book aside, stretching to reveal a slender, fair waist, "Why didn’t you come back earlier?"
An Yi sat on the sofa, "Ran into some issues."
Pei Yu asked with a twinkle, "All resolved? I wonder what’s on your mind. That’s Mr. Chu, doesn’t it feel like a waste to just give up?"
An Yi propped her chin with her right hand, smiling innocently while her words dripped with sarcasm, "Waste what? His personality isn’t great, often deciding things for me, not considerate enough. Plus, he’s easily influenced and not responsible, just a youthful fool caught up in momentary feelings for me. So what if someone like that is rich? Do I lack money? If he disturbs me, better without."
Pei Yu leaned on An Yi, acting soft like a snake, prompting An Yi to quickly push her away, "Stay far away."
"Didn’t you say you wanted a wealthy partner before?" Pei Yu laughed seductively, "Changed your mind now?"
An Yi nodded, "Changed. Before, I needed money; now our family isn’t short of funds. I’m investing with Xiao Yuan, watching money ebb and flow in the stock market, seeing people cry and laugh, some getting rich overnight, others losing everything. Honestly, I’m not that interested in money anymore."
This intrigued Pei Yu, "Tell me, what have you learned in these months at university? What do you actually want now?"
An Yi blinked, her mouth forming a bright, cheerful smile, "I want a man I can look up to and a career I love."
Here, An Yi softly said to Pei Yu with a giggle, "So, after realizing Chu Kaifeng’s unreliability, I orchestrated all this. Being the Chu Family’s young master, he’s used to dumping others, never experiencing rejection. If I directly refused him, given his nature, who knows how he might react. By this approach, he only feels guilt towards me, feeling he’s unworthy, making it all his fault. Henceforth, he’ll only think well of me, possibly even aiding me in the future. It’s strategic to leave room for future encounters."
"Isn’t that exhausting?" Pei Yu hugged a cushion, "Honestly... not sure where you learned this; back when you had many unclear relationships with men, none caused a fuss. Even after breaking up, they still missed you. How to describe you, truly destined to be alluring like a fox spirit."