Fang Jueyu was incredibly generous to Jiang Yuan, a fact that his roommate Cheng Kai knew well. Everyone was still just a student, but Fang Jueyu spent all the money he managed to earn in his free time on Jiang Yuan.
Almost every week he prepared little surprises for Jiang Yuan: lipstick, perfume, tickets to concerts or performances. To take her to and from class, he even saved up to buy an electric scooter, which was no small expenditure for a child from a regular family.
By this point, Cheng Kai was even angrier than Fang Jueyu!
As they approached each other, Jiang Yuan and Fang Jueyu inevitably locked eyes.
"Why does he look a bit different?" Although she had been with Fang Jueyu for two years, she could easily spot the obvious changes: he was not only taller but also more handsome. However, she was sure she had not mistaken him.
Perhaps feeling guilty, she quickly averted her gaze, while Fang Jueyu continued to look directly at her.
Although Wang Xuan and Fang Jueyu had never had any connection, as Jiang Yuan's current boyfriend, he naturally knew about this ex. As if provoking, he wrapped Jiang Yuan in his arms and swaggered into the restaurant.
"Old Fang, should we still go?" Cheng Kai hesitated a bit. He had heard of Wang Xuan's financial resources; although still a student, he drove a different car every day and was known as a rich second generation at school. In such an expensive restaurant, the opponent might make it uncomfortable for them.
"Go! Why wouldn't we? What are we afraid of? We're not the ones in the wrong," Fang Jueyu said lightly, but his face showed none of his usual calmness, "It's just eating a meal, after all. What outrageous thing could they possibly do?"
"Welcome to Bartolo Spanish Art Restaurant. How many people?" The high price was explaining itself as a waiter came to greet them as soon as they walked into the restaurant.
"Oh, just the two of us," Fang Jueyu said, glancing around. It didn't seem to be a special day, and students were on break. Why was there not a single empty seat?
"Sorry, the restaurant is a bit busy today, so you two might need to wait a moment," the waiter said apologetically.
"No problem, we'll wait," Fang Jueyu wasn't in a hurry. "You're not rushing back to study, right?"
"There are still several months to go; a little time won't matter." Getting into Jiangnan University meant Cheng Kai was naturally a top student; reviewing was just part of the process, and he was confident about his graduate exams.
"That's good," Fang Jueyu went to the waiting area and sat right next to Jiang Yuan and Wang Xuan.
"By the way, old Fang, where did you move to? I might visit your place someday," they began chatting out of boredom.
"Oh, Jiangnan Bieyuan. If you find the school too noisy, you're welcome to stay at my place during the holidays. After all, there are plenty of empty rooms just wasting away, and it's quiet too."
"Ha ha ha, forget it. The library's study atmosphere is better. Otherwise, I'd have no problem revising in the dorm," Cheng Kai seemed unaware that Jiangnan Bieyuan was an exclusive high-end villa neighborhood, "I just can't control myself; if I'm not in the library, I'm either sleeping or playing games."
"Hmph, can't tell big lies without risking a back injury," Wang Xuan commented in a hostile tone. Clearly, as Jiang Yuan's boyfriend, he was filled with animosity toward Fang Jueyu, the ex.
While others might not have heard of Jiangnan Bieyuan, he certainly had. His own family owned a home there, and he knew that even the cheapest villas almost cost two hundred million yuan.
Jiang Yuan had mentioned Fang Jueyu's situation to him before. Coming from an ordinary family, Fang had to skimp and save, working part-time to buy Jiang Yuan gifts. How could a family like that afford a house here?
In Wang Xuan's mind, they must have been colluding to put on a show here for the sake of face.
"Yuanyuan, I thought your ex-boyfriend was just poor, but it turns out his character is just as bad," Wang Xuan said loudly, drawing the attention of some guests also waiting to be seated.
Those familiar with Jiangnan Bieyuan immediately gave disdainful smiles: Fang Jueyu, wearing obvious knockoffs, not to mention being able to afford a place there, wouldn't find it easy to buy an ordinary home in Jiangnan City. Today's young people were indeed vain.
Fang Jueyu became the focus of attention but remained unmoved. After the recent shocks, his mental resilience had grown tremendously.
"He's always like this, pretending to be someone he's not," Fang Jueyu hadn't expected that after doing everything he could for her, he would be described this way. Was this the so-called "lick until you lose everything"?
"Hey, buddy, on Yuanyuan's behalf, let me give you a piece of advice: it's better to be grounded and stop daydreaming," Wang Xuan arrogantly declared, as though he were the victor.
"Who the hell are you? To call me buddy, do you deserve it?" Fang Jueyu just wanted to eat peacefully, but Jiang Yuan's words and Wang Xuan's provocation were unbearable for Xiao Yi.
A random mission was issued: How could the host of the system be provoked like this? You must retaliate fiercely!
Mission details: Make this pair of shameless lovers shut up completely.
Mission reward: Completion of the level one authorization task increases by 2%, and a random piece of "ancestor's trash" will be rewarded to the host.
Although he didn't know what this "ancestor's trash" was, from his understanding of Xiao Yi, the so-called trash was only so in the eyes of his ancestors; for him, it was probably an unimaginable treasure.
Every person has a bit of pride; if he could endure this insult, he wouldn't be a man.
"What did you say?" Wang Xuan had never been insulted like that. Everyone who knew his status was nothing but obsequious dogs in front of him. And a poor kid from an ordinary family dared speak to him like this?
"I said, you don't deserve to call me buddy!" Fang Jueyu enunciated every word!
"You're courting death!" Wang Xuan suddenly stood up, towering over Fang Jueyu, reaching for his collar.
But what he didn't expect was that a strong and firm hand gripped his wrist. While Wang Xuan wasn't weak, next to Fang Jueyu's enhanced physique, he appeared quite feeble.
Fang Jueyu gradually increased the strength of his grip, and Wang Xuan's face showed a pained expression, but for the sake of face, he stubbornly endured it.
"Hey, what are you doing? This is a public place. Are you trying to fight?" Cheng Kai quickly stepped in to separate them.
Fang Jueyu didn't intend to start a brawl here; with a slight push, he sent Wang Xuan back into his seat, then adjusted his slightly ruffled collar.
Wang Xuan watched him with a face full of resentment, subtly twisting his wrist. He had clearly suffered earlier; Fang Jueyu looked scrawny, but how could he have such strength?
"Hmph! Ill-mannered poor dirtbag! Waiter, do you let just anyone into this place?" Wang Xuan shouted loudly, convinced that Fang Jueyu and his company couldn't afford to eat here and only wanted to disgust them deliberately.
Hearing the commotion, the floor manager quickly arrived, accompanied by two security guards.
"Waiter, these poor dirtbags are making a disturbance here. Get the security to kick them out!" Wang Xuan shamelessly said.
Fang Jueyu glared at him fiercely, his face full of disgust and disdain, then turned to Jiang Yuan beside him: "Jiang Yuan, I have to say, your taste is really something!"