Fang Jueyu really spoilt Jiang Yuan, and Cheng Kai, his roommate, knew it best. They were all just students, but Fang Jueyu had been working hard in his spare time to earn some money, and he had spent all of it on Jiang Yuan.
Almost every week, he would prepare little surprises for Jiang Yuan; lipstick, perfume, concert or concert tickets, etc. To take her to and from class, he even saved up money to buy an electric scooter, which was a substantial expense for a kid from an average family.
The situation had escalated to this point, and Cheng Kai was even more furious than Fang Jueyu!
As they approached, Jiang Yuan and Fang Jueyu's gazes inevitably met.
"How come he looks somewhat different?" Having spent two years with Fang Jueyu, she could instantly see the obvious changes; he had not only grown taller but had even become more handsome. However, she was sure she hadn't mistaken him for someone else.
Perhaps out of guilt, she immediately shifted her gaze away, while Fang Jueyu's eyes were still fixed on her.
Wang Xuan didn't interact much with Fang Jueyu, but as Jiang Yuan's current boyfriend, he was naturally aware of her ex's existence. It almost seemed like he was provoking him when he eagerly wrapped Jiang Yuan in his arms and strutted into the restaurant.
"Hey Old Fang, still want to go?" Cheng Kai hesitated some; Wang Xuan's wealth was something he'd heard of. Even though they were still students, Wang Xuan drove a different car to school every day and was known as a rich second-generation. In a high-end restaurant like this, Wang Xuan might put them in an awkward position.
"Go! Why not? What's there to be scared of? We're not the ones in the wrong," said Fang Jueyu, his tone light, but his expression was far from the calmness of the past. "It's just a meal, what excessive thing could they possibly do?"
"Welcome to Bartolo Spanish Art Restaurant, how many?" The restaurant was expensive for good reason, and a waiter greeted them as they stepped in.
"Oh, just the two of us," Fang Jueyu replied, glancing around the room. It seemed like an ordinary day, and students were on break; why was there not a single empty seat?
"Sorry, but we have a lot of customers today, so you might need to wait for a bit," the waiter said apologetically.
"No problem, we'll wait," Fang Jueyu wasn't in a rush. "You're not in a hurry to get back to studying, are you?"
"There are still several months left, missing this little time wouldn't matter." Cheng Kai, having been accepted into Jiangnan University, was naturally a top student. Reviewing was just a process for him, and he was quite confident about the graduate entrance exam.
"That's good to hear." Fang Jueyu moved to the waiting area, choosing to sit right beside where Jiang Yuan and Wang Xuan were seated.
"By the way, Old Fang, where did you move to? I'd like to visit your place sometime," Cheng Kai said, starting a casual conversation to pass the time.
"Oh, in Jiangnan Garden, if you find the school too noisy, you can stay at my place during the holidays. There's plenty of empty rooms, and they're idle anyway. It's quieter too."
"Haha, forget it. The library has a stronger academic atmosphere, but I wouldn't mind reviewing in my dormitory," Cheng Kai apparently wasn't aware that Jiangnan Garden was a neighborhood that only sold high-end villas. "Man, I can't control myself. If I'm not in the library, I'd either want to sleep or play games."
"Hmph, don't hurt your back from making tall tales," Wang Xuan's unfriendly voice emerged at that moment. As the current boyfriend of his girlfriend, he was naturally full of hostility towards Fang Jueyu, the ex.
Others might not have heard of Jiangnan Garden, but Wang Xuan had, and his own family lived there. He knew well that even the cheapest villa in that place would cost close to twenty million.
He had heard about Fang Jueyu's situation from Jiang Yuan; he was just an average family kid, scrimping and working part-time to buy gifts for Jiang Yuan. How could such a family afford a house in this place?
In Wang Xuan's mind, these two must have conspired to save face and were putting on a front here, right?
"Yuanyuan, I thought your ex-boyfriend was just poor, but it turns out his character is just as bad," Wang Xuan said loudly on purpose, drawing the attention of other patrons who were also waiting for a table.
Some who knew about Jiangnan Garden immediately wore looks of disdain; Fang Jueyu was dressed in knockoff brands, not to mention owning a house in Jiangnan City, it would be difficult enough, and now young people are really vain.
Becoming the focus of everyone's gaze, Fang Jueyu remained unfazed, his mental fortitude had improved immensely after the shock of the past few days.
"He's always been like this, pretending to be something he's not," Fang Jueyu hadn't expected that his best efforts to treat her well would be met with such comments. Was this what they meant by "licking boots only to end up with nothing"?
"Hey, buddy, just a heads up for Yuanyuan's sake, it's better to keep your feet on the ground, stop daydreaming," Wang Xuan said arrogantly as if he were a victor.
"Who are you to be my buddy? Are you worthy?" Fang Jueyu initially just wanted to have a quiet meal, but he could tolerate Jiang Yuan's words and Wang Xuan's provocation, the system, however, could not.
A random task has now been issued: As the host of the system, how can you let someone provoke you like this? You must fight back fiercely!
Task content: Make this pair of dogs shut up completely.
Task reward: A 2% increase in level one authority task completion, plus a random reward of garbage that the host's ancestors wouldn't want.
Although he didn't know what this ancestral garbage was, Fang Jueyu knew from his experience with the system that it was only garbage to his ancestors, for him it might be an unimaginable treasure.
A person always has their pride, and if teased like this, he couldn't take it lying down, else he wouldn't be a real man.
"What did you say?" When had Wang Xuan ever been talked down to like this? Didn't everyone who knew of his status grovel before him like a dog? How dare a poor kid from an average family speak to him like that?
"I said, 'To be my buddy, you're not worthy!'" Fang Jueyu enunciated each word.
"You're asking for it!" Wang Xuan suddenly stood up from his seat. He was tall and looked much sturdier than Fang Jueyu, and he reached out for Fang Jueyu's collar.
What he hadn't expected, however, was that a strong, muscular hand gripped his wrist. Wang Xuan wasn't weak, but he seemed quite feeble against Fang Jueyu's enhanced body.
Slowly increasing his grip, Wang Xuan's face contorted with pain, but he endured it for the sake of his pride.
"Hey, what are you doing? This is a public place, looking for a fight?" Cheng Kai immediately stepped in to separate the two.
Fang Jueyu hadn't intended to start a fight here, and with a gentle shove, he pushed Wang Xuan back into his seat, then straightened his slightly disheveled collar.
Wang Xuan glared at him with resentment and surreptitiously twisted his wrist; he had clearly suffered a setback. How could Fang Jueyu, who looked thin and frail, possess such strength?
"Hmph! A low-class lout with no manners! Waiter, do you just let anyone in here?" Wang Xuan began to bluster, convinced that Fang Jueyu and company couldn't afford to eat here and were just here to make them sick.
The restaurant manager, alerted by the commotion, rushed over, followed by two security guards.
"Waiter, these two paupers are causing trouble here, get the security to kick them out!" Wang Xuan shamelessly commanded.
Fang Jueyu glared at him with undisguised disgust on his face, then turned to Jiang Yuan beside him, "Jiang Yuan, I still have to say this, your taste really isn't that great!"