A little past eleven in the morning.
Gu Bai woke up in his more than 600 square meter large house.
Although today was a school day, Gu Bai had already sorted things out with the department head, Lu Ang, so he wasn’t worried. However, speaking of which, the donations Gu Bai promised for the Shanghai Theatre Academy hadn’t been processed yet. He had just finalized things with the Construction Bank and then turned right around and went to Europe. Without his written authorization, the bank couldn’t proceed with the school’s dealings.
It seemed like he’d need to find a chance to tell Old Lu in the next couple of days, or the latter might really think Gu Bai was fooling him.
Gu Bai got out of bed, went to the bathroom to freshen up, changed his clothes, and caught a taxi to the school.
He hadn’t driven his sports car in a while, and even taking a taxi felt so comfortable. It seemed the plan to purchase a comfortable business car needed to be accelerated. The sports car was great for attracting girls, but the comfort level really left something to be desired. Driving even a little further felt no different than standing under the sun for an hour.
By the time he got back to the Shanghai Theatre Academy, it was nearly noon. Gu Bai didn’t plan to go to class and headed straight to the cafeteria instead.
"I’m back at school."
Gu Bai sent the same message to both his dorm group chat and Qi Man.
As for Yi Yiyi, he left it to fate.
There had been too many romantic encounters in the past month, and until he completed his charity tasks, Gu Bai planned not to be as indulgent as before. He needed to restrain himself a bit, and once he had the Redemption of the Kidney Eater, he would make up for the losses from this time.
Apart from a few roommates from "Abnormal Human Research Center" responding to him, Qi Man hadn’t replied for a long time, which was unlike her personality.
Not that Gu Bai was thinking too much about it; even though he had been enjoying plenty of gourmet meals recently, he still missed the double-cooked pork at the academy.
The cafeteria was already quite crowded, and Gu Bai’s presence frequently drew attention, as he was very popular at the Shanghai Theatre Academy.
When greeted by acquaintances, Gu Bai responded with a smile, and as for strangers, he simply ignored their looks and went directly to the serving counter to get himself a plate of double-cooked pork.
Having slept until noon, he was already very hungry. Now, smelling the aroma of food, his appetite was fully aroused. He had just found a place to sit when he heard a familiar and impatient voice.
"I’ve already told you, I have a boyfriend. Can you please stop bothering me?"
Gu Bai turned his head to see Qi Man, casually dressed, standing up from her seat, about to leave.
A guy, about Gu Bai’s height and decently dressed, hurried after her.
Gu Bai didn’t even stand up. He continued sitting in his place, eating his fragrant double-cooked pork, and mumbled towards Qi Man’s back.
Hearing this voice, Qi Man quickly turned her head, saw Gu Bai sitting there, and a glint of joy flashed in her eyes. She quickened her pace towards Gu Bai: "Did you just get back from Europe?"
"Yeah, I just texted you, but you didn’t reply."
Gu Bai nodded nonchalantly.
Upon hearing this, Qi Man took out her phone to have a look.
"It was too noisy just now, I didn’t hear the notification sound."
Listening to Qi Man’s explanation, Gu Bai nodded again, "I know, it’s because of him, right?"
While speaking, the guy pestering Qi Man also approached.
Presumably seeing Qi Man’s delight in front of Gu Bai, his jealousy meter had already overflowed, and his tone became unpleasant.
"Is this guy the boyfriend you mentioned?"
Finishing the last bite on his plate, Gu Bai finally had the time to seriously look at this fellow.
He was wearing a YSL t-shirt with the logo printed conspicuously on the chest, as if afraid people wouldn’t know he’s wearing a brand. His pants were some unknown brand, and he was stepping on a pair of AJ shoes worth several thousand.
His looks were decent, scoring over 80, but his fashion sense was truly lacking, not at all like a student of the Shanghai Theatre Academy. As one of the reserve camps for the entertainment industry, most students are at the forefront of fashion. This nouveau riche style was seldom seen.
Moreover, there were indeed few people at the Shanghai Theatre Academy who didn’t recognize him; after all, he was too high-profile.
To stand directly in front of Gu Bai to confront him, there were only two possibilities: either he really didn’t know Gu Bai, or he wasn’t afraid to offend him.
This guy clearly belonged to the latter category.
Qi Man hesitated at his words. Without Gu Bai’s consent, she didn’t dare to acknowledge him as her boyfriend at the academy.
"Jiang Mingyu, mind your tone. Whether Gu Bai is my boyfriend or not, I can never like you, hope you get it clear!"
Gu Bai understood Qi Man’s approach and shook his head slightly, standing up with a smile: "That’s right, I am her boyfriend. Can we have some space now?"
Jiang Mingyu sneered and continued, "Didn’t you notice Qi Man never said you’re her boyfriend? Just because you say she’s your girlfriend, she is?"
Enjoying a good drama is in the nature of people from Hua Country, regardless of age or gender.
The students at the Shanghai Theatre Academy having their meals flocked over upon seeing there was gossip to savor.
He didn’t really enjoy putting on this kind of low-brow show, but there’d always be people with a strong sense of superiority jumping out to create trouble.
Gu Bai pulled Qi Man, who was standing next to him, into his arms, held the back of her head, and kissed her directly. Not only Qi Man was stunned, but even the onlookers were taken aback.
One of the four great beauties of freshman year, Qi Man, got forcibly kissed?
Qi Man was startled by Gu Bai’s sudden move, and once she recovered, she felt a sweetness in her heart. Gu Bai kissing her in public was practically an admission of their relationship. She had officially upgraded from an unnamed canary to a recognized girlfriend.
The kiss lasted about ten seconds, and in the middle of it, an emotional Gu Bai couldn’t resist sticking his tongue out, something the surrounding audience saw clearly.
After their lips parted, Gu Bai turned around with a smile on his face, staring at Jiang Mingyu, even gently licking his lips to savor the taste of Qi Man’s lip gloss.
"Is this proof enough now?"
With that, he planned to leave, holding Qi Man’s hand. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵·𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮·𝓷𝓮𝓽
Normally, Jiang Mingyu should stop losing more, preserve his dignity, and not continue to pester them.
But perhaps seeing his beloved goddess kissing someone else, even with tongue, was too much for him to handle. Not only did Jiang Mingyu not leave, he even chased after them.
Seeing Jiang Mingyu, whose face was flushed with anger, Gu Bai was a bit baffled.
Kissing his own woman, why was this guy so mad?
Actually, from a psychological perspective, this type of person is quite common.
To put it simply, this is called a "proactive cuckold personality."
Such people are usually pampered from a young age, possessive, and completely self-centered.
As soon as they like a person or object, they claim it mentally; if it doesn’t accept them and instead chooses someone else, they feel insulted and mentally put on a green hat. At this moment, Jiang Mingyu is this kind of person.
"Qi Man, don’t think that driving a supercar makes someone rich. There are a lot of swindlers in today’s society. You’re still very naive, don’t get fooled."
Listening to Jiang Mingyu’s heartfelt advice, even using the word "naive" on her, Qi Man couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
Doesn’t she know who Gu Bai is?
He owns two companies with assets over a hundred million, mingles with top-tier rich second generation like Principal Wang, and is someone who could crash a Ferrari 488 because of a provocation. How could he be a swindler?
If all this was a performance by Gu Bai to win her over, Qi Man might even be more thrilled than being an optional presence in Gu Bai’s life now. She might prefer the latter.
"That’s none of your concern. I hope you stay away from me in the future. I don’t want any ties with you during my four years of college."
After laughing, Qi Man replied coldly.
Half of her words were directed at Jiang Mingyu, while the other half was to show her stance to Gu Bai.
Though she’s not much in Gu Bai’s eyes, her attitude must satisfy him; that’s Qi Man’s wisdom.
After hearing Qi Man’s words, Gu Bai gave her a satisfied look.
Seeing Gu Bai’s expression, Qi Man was secretly pleased. She hadn’t realized when they had transitioned from an equal trade to an unequal relationship, but receiving Gu Bai’s acknowledgment was enough to stir ripples in her heart.
Jiang Mingyu, hearing Qi Man’s firm words, gritted his teeth and said to Gu Bai, "If you’re really that rich, you should show it to everyone, not flaunt an old sports car every day!"
Gu Bai was amused by his words.
It seemed like he was a spoiled brat, speaking so childishly.
"Are you a rich second-generation?"
Gu Bai, not the least bit angry, asked calmly with a smile.
Jiang Mingyu’s only remaining sanity made him deny Gu Bai’s question. Although rich second generations are often praised, openly and in most minds, it’s a pejorative term.
Seeing Jiang Mingyu’s denial, Gu Bai pursed his lips, nodding slightly.
"So, are you a self-made social elite?"
"I’m just an ordinary student at the Shanghai Theatre Academy!"
Denied again, Gu Bai’s smiling face gradually turned cold.
"Then why are you pretending when you’re not even a rich second-generation? Did I give you face?"
"Didn’t you say I’m a swindler? That’s right, I’m a swindler. Does that piss you off? If you’re mad, come beat me to death, or have your family’s connections assembled with a few coins to ruin me."
With that, he gave Qi Man another kiss right in front of Jiang Mingyu, sneered disdainfully, and left.
With more than twenty billion in assets in my hand now, not just in Hua Country, but worldwide, few can compete with my wealth, and you think I’d back down in front of someone like you?
With money, you can do whatever you want!
After Gu Bai left, a cheer came from the crowd.
For a person like Jiang Mingyu, he surely offended many, so this wasn’t surprising. Gu Bai hadn’t walked far before he turned and smiled at the guy who cheered.
It’s only been a day back in the country, and I’ve already encountered such an oddball.
My good mood instantly crashed.