BXBX NOVEL Chapter 131 - One-Hundred and Thirty-One: Pull the Rug Out
Xi Cheng slowly said, “Yun Nan, don’t mind them. There are plenty of people with nothing better to do with their lives. Sometimes, they’ll say you’re covering up something if you try to explain yourself. Why waste time on such people? Shi Nian was very lucky to be able to marry you; he must have used up all the luck he had in eight lifetimes to do so! Isn’t that right, buddy? You two have to cherish each other and be happy!”
His cold gaze swept across Lin Yu, Shi Gao, and Gu Man as he lightly stated, “I once accompanied my mother to a temple to listen to a monk’s sermons. I remember what he said clearly. He said that if someone constantly covets and wants to appropriate things that don’t belong to them, they will slowly become heinous. I think it makes sense. Being insatiable and acting without restraint often leads to self-humiliation.”
Those were heavy words, and Shi Gao and Gu Man’s expressions changed when they heard them. They knew what they were doing wasn’t right, but it hurt their pride having Xi Cheng point it out so blatantly. The girls looked at Lin Yu with a silent plea for help.
“What are you talking about, silly?” Lin Yu gently soothed. “You’re going off-topic. Come, Yun Nan, have some food. Girls, you too. Don’t just chat and forget about the food—try some of this soup. The guys and I often come to this restaurant. The food here is quite good, isn’t it? What do you think, Gu Man?”
However, Xi Cheng contradicted her and told Yun Nan, “We don’t come here that often. Sure, we guys spent a lot of time drinking and eating out together before I got engaged. But after I got engaged, my fiancée and her friends tagged along wherever we went, so my buddies usually couldn’t be bothered with me anymore. You two just got married, so this is the first time you’re having a meal with us. We’re a bit much, but I hope you’ll get used to us.”
Xi Cheng didn’t wait for Gu Man to take the out Lin Yu gave her and tore down their excuses. ‘He’s angry,’ Lin Yu thought and quickly lowered her head to busy herself with her food. She knew she couldn’t keep testing Xi Cheng’s bottom line.
However, Gu Man’s temper flared. “And what do you mean by that, Xi Cheng? What do you mean we’re a bit much? Are you referring to us? Don’t forget that we’re Lin Yu’s best friends. Think carefully and make sure you know whose side you should be on!”
“Gu Man! Stop it!” Lin Yu hurriedly interjected. Xi Cheng glanced at her indifferently and—for her sake—didn’t get mad.
Shi Gao tried to smooth things over. “Our Gu Man is a straightforward person. She always says whatever comes to her mind. She’s a classic example of a person whose mouth operates faster than her brain. Miss Yun, please don’t take her words to heart.”
Yun Nan smiled innocently and replied, “I won’t because I’m also a person who speaks my mind. I understand that sometimes people say things without thinking.”
” You! Are you calling me an idiot?” Gu Man hissed; she could hear the sarcasm in Yun Nan’s words.
Yun Nan seemed frightened by her and stammered, “I was talking about myself! And you, too, Miss Gu. Didn’t Miss Shi just say that you tend to speak thoughtlessly? Oh, I’m sorry. Miss Shi is your friend so she can say things like that, and I’m just a stranger. I’m very sorry. See? I’m also someone who doesn’t think before I speak.”
Gu Man was about to explode in anger. She looked at Shi Nian—who remained calm and collected—and wondered, ‘I really don’t get it. Why would such an outstanding man marry such an unbearable woman?
In a fit of stupidity, she bluntly asked, “Shi Nian! Why did you marry a woman like her? Aren’t you worried she’ll be an embarrassment to you?”
Shi Nian was slightly shocked; he didn’t expect this woman to be so stupid. Yun Nan once again stopped him from answering and questioned Gu Man with a pure look on her face, “Miss Gu, who are you to Shi Nian? You sound like you’re his wife or something. If I didn’t know that I’m the one—and onlywoman—he married, I’m afraid I would have been spooked! Shi Nian, have I embarrassed you?”
Shi Nian slowly shook his head and said earnestly, “You are my pride and joy!”
His face darkened when he addressed Gu Man, “Miss Gu, don’t take this too far. I’m only putting up with you because of Xi Cheng!”
This time, Lin Yu realized that things had gotten out of hand. If Shi Nian got angry at Xi Cheng, it wouldn’t just be Xi Cheng’s problem. She quickly stood up and tugged Gu Man’s hand, indicating for her to stop before saying to Shi Nian, “I’m sorry, Shi Nian. Gu Man was just caught up in the moment. Please don’t take it personally.”
“There’s no need to apologize to me. She’d been mean to Yun Nan time and time again. Shouldn’t she say sorry to her?” Shi Nian demanded coldly. Gu Man made to speak, but Lin Yu stopped her and immediately apologized to
Yun Nan, “Yun Nan, I’m sorry. Gu Man has a stubborn temper. It’s how she is, so please don’t take offense.. For my and Xi Cheng’s sake… No hard feelings?”