Chapter 59: Even Forcing Someone is Against Their Will 

A suspicious blush crept up Jian Yao’s ears, and she unconsciously shifted her gaze, avoiding Xu Si’s X-ray-like stare.

“Can you be serious? I just moved in, there’s nothing between me and Gu Zhiyan.”

Xu Si’s beautiful eyes scanned Jian Yao’s face and figure, her tone puzzled, “Impossible.”

“You, a beauty with both looks and figure, sleep in the same bed with him, and he doesn’t react?”

How could he even tolerate that?

He’s either a saint or impotent!

She took off her sunglasses, propping her chin with the temple of her glasses, and pondered for a moment before suddenly turning to Jian Yao, “Then in the morning, does he… you know… rise?”

If his function in that area is normal, and he’s still indifferent to her Yaoyao, could he be… gay?

Jian Yao listened to Xu Si’s rapid-fire questions, feeling like a shrimp just pulled out of boiling water, completely red.

She wished she could cover Xu Si’s mouth with her hand, nervously looking around before whispering, “Can you stop imagining things? We don’t even sleep in the same room!”

“What?”

Xu Si, as if she heard a joke, unconsciously raised her voice, “You’ve gotten your marriage certificate, and you’re still living apart?”

Did she remember wrong?

Is the Qing Dynasty still not over?

Jian Yao finally couldn’t control herself, and covered Xu Si’s mouth with her hand, “Can you lower your voice?”

Is this something to be proud of?

Xu Si nodded helplessly, tapping Jian Yao’s hand with her finger, signaling her to let go.

Jian Yao let out a sigh and released her hand.

Xu Si still couldn’t help but complain, “Are you a ninja turtle? You see a perfect specimen like Gu Zhiyan, and you really haven’t felt anything?”

You have to know, that’s Gu Zhiyan!

During university, countless girls dreamed of throwing themselves at him, even if it was just for a night without any commitment!

Such a person, he’s already gotten a marriage certificate with you, and you can still remain indifferent?

It’s legal! Sister!

Even forcing someone is against their will!

Have you ever felt anything?

Jian Yao didn’t know.

She only knew that if they continued this topic, she was going to turn red hot.

Jian Yao tightened her grip on the seatbelt in front of her, clearing her throat, “Do you still want to go shopping?”

Xu Si waved her hand helplessly, knowing that if she continued, Jian Yao, who wouldn’t budge even if pulled, and would retreat if pushed, would turn red-hot.

She immediately changed the subject.

“Alright, why did you think of this big nemesis (literally”big wronged one”, meaning someone who is constantly being taken advantage of)?

Jian Yao used to work like a dog for Lu’s company, working overtime and staying up late, and she wouldn’t think of Xu Si once every ten days or a half month. The only time she contacted her was when she needed her help.

Jian Yao knew she was in the wrong, and she smiled lightly, “I’m unemployed now, right? I finally have some time, so of course I have to spend it with you.”

Xu Si started the car, holding the steering wheel with both hands, her eyes fixed on the road ahead, not sparing a glance for Jian Yao, “Speak plainly.”

“Grandma Gu has been wanting us to go to the old house, and I can’t go empty-handed. I wanted you to help me brainstorm some ideas.”

The Gu family is large, and Gu Zhiyan is responsible for the others, but Jian Yao has to prepare gifts for Grandma Gu and Gu’s mother herself.

Xu Si had a “I knew you wouldn’t call me for no reason” expression.

Jian Yao immediately took out the black card Gu Zhiyan gave her from her bag, “I won’t let you accompany me for nothing, all expenses today, Mr. Gu will pay!”

She wouldn’t be a foolish woman who wouldn’t spend money.

Gu Zhiyan was willing to give, so she would spend it generously and happily.

Only then would the person who gave the gift have a sense of accomplishment.

Moreover, Gu Zhiyan was her legal husband, so spending his money was only natural!

Xu Si curled her lips, shaking her head and swaying her body, mimicking Jian Yao in a strange way, “All expenses today, Mr. Gu will pay～”

Jian Yao smiled and raised her hand, “Are you asking for a beating?”

Xu Si shook his head repeatedly, “No, no.”

Gu Zhiyan said to buy some skincare products and cotton dolls, but Jian Yao felt it was too thin.

She dragged Xu Si to a jewelry store and picked out a jade brooch with the blessings of longevity, prosperity, and happiness for Grandma Gu, and a top-quality string of oriental pearls for Gu’s mother.

Thinking about how she had been taken care of by Gu Zhiyan since they got together and had never given him anything, Jian Yao chose a pair of diamond cufflinks and put them in her bag.

Leaving the jewelry store, they happened to pass a brand store selling bags next door.

Jian Yao dragged Xu Si in and picked out a pink crocodile leather bag for her.

After a whirlwind of shopping, it was almost dinner time.

Jian Yao and Xu Si became good friends because they had similar tastes. After having hot pot last time, they decided to have barbecue this time.

Just as they had decided on the restaurant, Jian Yao’s phone rang.

It was a message from Gu Zhiyan.

Gu Zhiyan: Almost off work, wondering if I have the honor of inviting my wife and her friend to dinner?

Jian Yao’s mind went blank.

She simply replied with a question mark.

Why was he joining them for dinner, two girls?

He seemed to be waiting by the phone, replying quickly.

Gu Zhiyan: I remember that when we were dating in college, there was an unwritten rule in the campus that guys needed to treat the girls’ dorm mates to dinner, as a way of confirming the relationship.

Gu Zhiyan: So, we have gotten our marriage certificate, can my wife give me a chance to confirm our relationship?

Jian Yao pursed her rosy lips.

It was indeed a custom.

But…

She turned to look at Xu Si, afraid that her mouth would say something shocking in front of Gu Zhiyan.

Xu Si had just taken a photo of the bag she had given Jian Yao and posted it on Weibo, and when she turned her head, she saw Jian Yao looking at her with a troubled expression.

She couldn’t help but touch her face, “Is there something on my face? Why are you looking at me like that?”

Jian Yao’s lips moved, and she handed her phone to Xu Si, “You see for yourself.”

Xu Si leaned over and looked at it for a moment, “Come on, let him come.”

“Just to see if he’s alright.”

Jian Yao: …

It was a very serious sentence, but coming from Xu Si’s mouth, Jian Yao always felt that she meant more than just character.

Xu Si whispered a few words in Jian Yao’s ear, and Jian Yao was hesitant, but she still sent Gu Zhiyan a location.

The restaurant remained the same, still the barbecue place.

She turned her head and looked at Xu Si with an extra serious look, repeatedly warning, “Don’t talk nonsense, don’t run your mouth!”

Xu Si nodded solemnly.

“We’ve been best friends for so many years, don’t you trust me?”

Jian Yao: …

It’s because I know you’re a big mango, yellow inside and out, that I don’t trust you even more!

Gu Zhiyan came quickly.

Jian Yao and Xu Si went to the car to put away their shopping spree, and when they returned to the barbecue restaurant they had booked, they saw Gu Zhiyan walking towards them through the glass of the lobby.

Some people are just the main character as long as they stand there.

In the bustling mall, from the moment he appeared, it was as if everyone around him became a backdrop.

Jian Yao’s gaze followed Gu Zhiyan, seeing that he had already seen their location, she turned to look at Xu Si opposite her, giving her a warning look.

Xu Si made a zipper-mouth gesture towards her, a mischievous glint in her eyes.