The roses, luscious and dripping with color, blood in the flower bed protected by the fence, and their fragrance could be felt even from the pavilion across the stone path.
"Sister-in-law, you maintain yourself so well, your skin is transparent and glowing~"
Chu Xiran sat on a stone bench, holding a European-style teacup in her hand, generously praising Gu Tong, who sat opposite her.
"I don’t really need much maintenance, youth is my asset."
Gu Tong took a sip of coffee, engaging in casual conversation but inwardly cursing Li Yan.
Because, just an hour ago, they had just returned ho when the Academy suddenly assigned a mission, urgently requiring Li Yan to arrange a strategy eting.
Li Yan was worried that Gu Tong might encounter danger alone at ho, so he didn’t return to the Academy and stayed ho, writing the strategy eting plan behind closed doors.
At this mont, Chu Xiran ca to visit, and in resignation, Gu Tong had to co out and block, having afternoon tea with her.
Chu Xiran forced a few laughs, but didn’t continue the conversation, and said, "Is Brother Li always this busy?"
In recent days, Chu Xiran had co over several tis.
But each ti, Li Yan did not pay her the slightest attention. Either he walked away directly or brushed past her, treating her as if she were air no matter how she greeted him.
Chu Xiran ca from a distinguished background, and as a lady, she was not used to such treatnt, so she felt frustrated.
"He doesn’t talk much. Even with acquaintances, he may not say much, let alone with strangers."
Gu Tong placed the coffee cup in the tray, with a hint of disdain at her lips.
Lately, Chu Xiran had been visiting frequently, usually chatting with Gong Qingwan for a bit before turning to look for Li Yan.
Left and right, calling him ’Brother Li’ and ’Li Yan Brother’ intimately.
Unless one were a fool, Gu Tong could clearly see through this little girl’s intentions.
Chu Xiran had always prided herself on her flawless beauty, believing that leveraging Li Yan’s influence to rise effortlessly was entirely possible; this thought had long been brewing in her mind.
Gong Qingwan also took pleasure in this situation, wanting to use her niece’s looks to sow discord between Gu Tong and Li Yan, to achieve control over Li Yan.
"So that’s how it is..."
Chu Xiran rubbed her thumb with her index fingernail, the slight pain akin to the irritation in her heart.
Gu Tong’s faultless statent was essentially a disguised declaration of their lack of familiarity.
Moreover, despite Chu Xiran’s nurous attempts to approach, Li Yan was stingy enough not to spare her a glance, making it clear that he didn’t like her.
"Was it like this when you weren’t familiar with Brother Li, sister-in-law?"
Chu Xiran indeed had her tricks; she wasn’t discouraged but instead boldly pursued with another question.
Gu Tong’s slender fingers picked up a biscuit from the table, replying without thought, "People have dual sides; when I first t him, I almost thought he was a chatterbox."
Chu Xiran: "..."
A chatterbox?
Really, the Li Yan who replies with just a ’hm,’ as if giving you face?
Should Chu Xiran believe this, it would truly be a sign of madness.
"But, love seems to be like this; once you like soone, you can embrace all of their flaws, treating you as a special existence. Li Yan treats just like that."
Facing those young girls who hadn’t matured well.
Gu Tong saw no need to be rciful and directly crushed the opponent’s confidence.
Not giving any opportunity to challenge authority.
This was the best way to educate this group of young girls who didn’t know their place.
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