Chapter 487: Then, I Wish You Well

Qi Chengliang was certain she wouldn’t dare to deny his words. Otherwise, wouldn’t she be telling Chu Lingxiu that everything she’d said before was a lie? That she had been deceiving Chu Lingxiu all along?

If that happened, Chu Lingxiu, who was already angry and suspicious, would probably only grow more furious and come to despise her even more.

"Shuxin..."

Seeing both Chu Lingxiu and Qi Chengliang staring at her, waiting for her answer, Gu Shuxin took a deep breath to suppress her anger.

She was absolutely furious with Qi Chengliang, but she had to admit that he had her backed into a corner.

She reasoned that she could find a way to deal with Qi Chengliang later, but she had to placate Chu Lingxiu right now.

"Lingxiu, he’s right. I... I am with him now."

"Hah."

Chu Lingxiu gave a scornful laugh. "Do you even remember what you told me just a few days ago?"

Gu Shuxin’s expression faltered. She could clearly hear the displeasure and disbelief in Chu Lingxiu’s voice, but she had no choice but to stick to her story.

"I remember. It’s just... Lingxiu, I’m tired. He’s been very good to me, so..."

With just a few words, Gu Shuxin painted herself as a kindhearted girl who had been moved by Qi Chengliang’s kindness and agreed to be with him.

But in Chu Lingxiu’s mind, this behavior was nothing short of irresponsible.

Chu Lingxiu might have a pampered and headstrong personality, but because the Chu Family always took matters of the heart very seriously, she had naturally been influenced by their example.

"I see."

Chu Lingxiu cut her off. "Well then, I wish you two the best!"

After saying her piece, Chu Lingxiu turned to leave. What had happened today was a major shock, and she needed some time to calm down and process it all.

Otherwise, if she stayed here any longer watching Gu Shuxin be so two-faced, she would inevitably end up fighting with her.

’She’s my only friend,’ Chu Lingxiu kept telling herself, trying to find some comfort. ’Maybe she has a good reason for doing this.’

But it was no use. The facts were laid bare, and no matter how much she tried to convince or console herself, it didn’t change a thing.

’This person in front of me, the one I thought was my best friend... I’m afraid my brother was right about her. There’s something wrong.’

"Lingxiu, you’re leaving already? Why don’t you stay for a bit? It’s been a while since we’ve seen each other."

Gu Shuxin wasn’t sure if her words had any effect on Chu Lingxiu. Seeing her turn to leave, she began to worry.

’I’ve already paid such a heavy price. If I still can’t win Lingxiu over...’ The very thought made Gu Shuxin feel like she was going to explode.

"That’s right, Miss Chu, you should stay and celebrate with us!"

Qi Chengliang chimed in from the side.

Chu Lingxiu didn’t have much of a reaction when Gu Shuxin asked her to stay. But when she heard Qi Chengliang tell her to stay and celebrate, her expression immediately soured.

Betrayal. That was the word that flashed through Chu Lingxiu’s mind at Qi Chengliang’s words. Whether it was Gu Shuxin’s betrayal of her own feelings or her betrayal of their friendship, it all made Chu Lingxiu want to leave. For now, she didn’t want to see this side of Gu Shuxin.

"That won’t be necessary. The semester is about to start, and I need to go home to get ready for registration."

With that, Chu Lingxiu turned and walked away without a backward glance, not caring what the reaction of the two behind her might be.