124: Chapter 124 Gu Xiaonan's Dilemma

Gu Xiaonan sat back in her chair, feeling a bit unsettled, until Li Luo walked out of the arcade.

Seeing this, Xiao Ying asked curiously,

"Looking at your expression just now, you clearly had something to say to him. Why did you suddenly stop?"

"Sigh, it's nothing. I just don't know if this idea of mine is right or not."

"What idea? Is it right or not?"

Xiao Ying asked, her curiosity piqued.

"What does it have to do with you? Why are you so curious?" Gu Xiaonan replied irritably.

"Alright, Xiao Nan, you're something else. He just left and you're already burning bridges, aren't you! Fine, remember what you said."

"Oh, Xiao Ying, what do you want to know? I was just feeling a bit frustrated. I'm sorry!" After saying that, Gu Xiaonan quickly hugged her and began to act coquettishly.

"Didn't you promise me before? Tell me some gossip about you two."

Seeing this, Gu Xiaonan spread her hands.

"It's not that I won't tell you, it's that there really isn't any gossip between us. He's just my Old Classmate's boyfriend. We've only met three times, including today."

Xiao Ying was stunned for a moment and said suspiciously,

"I find that a bit hard to believe. You've only met three times, so why were you blushing earlier?"

"Also, what were you trying to say to him just as he was leaving?"

At this point, Xiao Ying suddenly looked at her with a shocked expression.

"You don't actually have designs on your Old Classmate's boyfriend, do you?"

"Didn't you already say that? Why ask again?" Gu Xiaonan said, giving her a roll of the eyes.

"I said it before, but it was just a joke. Now, looking at you, there's clearly a big problem!"

Xiao Ying spat and continued to add,

"You wouldn't really want to do... that, would you? If your Old Classmate found out, wouldn't she kill you?"

"Besides, this guy isn't even that good-looking! Is it worth taking such a big risk?"

"What do you know..."

"Li Luo, why are you back? Did you lose something?" Gu Xiaonan asked curiously as she watched Li Luo suddenly return before she could finish her sentence.

"Nothing's lost. I bought some barbecue nearby to take back and happened to get some for you guys too. Since you haven't eaten yet, this can tide you over."

After saying that, Li Luo handed over a bag.

Gu Xiaonan reached out to take it and glanced inside.

"Li Luo, this is too much. We can't possibly finish it all. Take some back with you!"

"I have plenty more here! If you can't finish it, just save it for later. Alright, I'm off."

Seeing that he had already reached the door, Gu Xiaonan hurriedly shouted,

"Li Luo, see you in Jiangning!"

Without turning his head, Li Luo gave an 'OK' gesture.

Only after Li Luo had left the shop did Gu Xiaonan set the barbecue out on the table.

"Xiao Ying, let's eat! Eat up, or it'll go to waste."

Xiao Ying rubbed her hands together upon hearing this.

"As expected, hanging out with Sister Xiao Nan means never worrying about food or clothes! Wow, it's got my favorite Grilled Middle-Wings and Grilled Squid. You eat too, Xiao Nan."

Xiao Ying said while happily eating away.

"I'll add one thing now; although this guy isn't that good-looking, he's actually quite a nice person."

Gu Xiaonan said disdainfully,

"He's a good person just because he gave you food."

"Of course! It's so hard to make a living in this world!"

Xiao Ying said matter-of-factly.

"You're not married, so you don't understand. Once you start a family, you'll find that besides the basic necessities, everything costs money."

"Like what?"

"For example! Once you have a child later on, there's formula, diapers, and all sorts of baby supplies."

"When they're a bit older, there's this tutoring class and that tutoring class. Of course, the biggest money sink is the hospital. A minor illness could cost you more than several days' salary."

"What's worse is that these are just the expenses for the child; the adults aren't even included yet."

"Take me and my husband, for instance. We live on a tight budget every day. After his salary goes toward the mortgage, the rest isn't even enough for the household expenses. If I didn't come out to work, we wouldn't be able to survive."

"Alright, I'm done. Your turn. Hey, don't take my squid!"

Gu Xiaonan pointed at the takeout box after listening.

"Isn't there another skewer tucked under the Mutton Kebabs? Are you blind?"

"I just didn't see it! Go on, say what you have to say!"

"What should I say?"

"Just say what you were thinking earlier!"

"Can I choose not to say it?"

"No! I mean, Gu Xiaonan, what are you afraid of? I'm just listening to it as gossip. Besides, he's going back to Jiangning tomorrow. Are you afraid I'll go and tattle on you?"

Gu Xiaonan was very conflicted.

"It's not that I don't want to say it, it's just that I'm personally a bit troubled right now."

"Troubled about what?"

"Why are you interrupting! Do you want to hear it or not?"

"Fine, I'll stop. Go ahead, go ahead." To hear such rare gossip, Xiao Ying could only coax her.

"Mainly, it's because I went to a class reunion yesterday. An Old Classmate of mine—his girlfriend from just now—well, she's become a multi-millionaire now."

"A multi-millionaire? No wonder you blushed talking to him. You've been planning this all along."

Xiao Ying finally realized.

"But you have to think it through! Your Old Classmate's money might not necessarily be given to him."

"What on earth are you talking about? My Old Classmate's money was all given to her by this guy." Gu Xiaonan was a bit speechless; what kind of logic was that?

"What? This guy gave your Old Classmate ten million? My goodness, then his net worth must be at least a hundred million." Xiao Ying said with a shocked face.

"It wasn't exactly ten million in cash. He gave her three million and bought her a house. Together, it's worth about ten million."

Xiao Ying said irritably,

"Isn't that the same thing? What's the difference? It's all money!"

"Speaking of which, how beautiful is that Old Classmate of yours? This guy is so willing to spend money on her. Xiao Nan, how does she compare to you?"

"Compared to me? I can't even hold a candle to her. She not only has a great figure and is tall, but she's also incredibly beautiful. Plus, she's a Flight Attendant. How can I compare?"

"After all that, I think I know what's on your mind."

Xiao Ying looked at Gu Xiaonan and said seriously,

"Are you planning to get a piece of the pie from your Old Classmate, but then you feel a bit guilty toward her, so you're conflicted?"

Gu Xiaonan nodded in admission.

"You're right. Mainly, attending that class reunion yesterday was too much of a blow to me. Seeing my Old Classmate so successful, I can't even begin to tell you how envious I am."

"Since this guy is willing to spend so much money on her, your Old Classmate's family background must be decent too, right? Don't people value matching social status these days?"

"Her family background is actually quite poor. If it were good, why would I be so conflicted? I wouldn't even have thought about it in the first place."