At one in the morning,
When all was silent,
Gu Ya was once again awakened by a communication.
He initially thought it was Zeng Lang, or Youyou, or Liu Feng.
"Son of a bitch..." Gu Ya, annoyed by the piercing "beep beep" sound, lost all his sleepiness.
"Looking for trouble!"
Gu Ya angrily raised his wrist to check, and instantly, the curse died on his lips.
It was Wei Ping.
"Gu Ya, can I... can I ask you for a favor?" Wei Ping said shyly, in a very low voice, as if hiding from someone.
Zeng Lang's girlfriend number one contacting Zeng Lang's brother in the middle of the night,
Something was up.
Gu Ya nodded and sat up from his bed, appearing more formal.
Wei Ping glanced around, brought her mouth very close, and her voice was extremely low. Gu Ya could even see her pearly white teeth.
"Can you help me ask Zeng Lang who he actually likes?"
Gu Ya smiled faintly and asked, "Are you and Jiang Tingyue fighting over him?"
Wei Ping sighed and said, "Ever since we returned from Cai Hua City, Jiang Tingyue has become a completely different person. She contacts Zeng Lang almost every day. The agreement that Monday is for me and Friday is for her is no longer valid."
"Uh, let's not talk anymore, but remember to ask him for me. I'll be grateful."
Wei Ping finished speaking hastily and hung up.
Gu Ya gave a wry smile, thinking what a mess this was.
He had just put down his wristband, trying to regain his sleepiness, when it lit up again.
Gu Ya was almost amused to tears; this Wei Ping was really asking for it.
It was Jiang Tingyue who was calling.
Well, well.
"Gu Ya," Jiang Tingyue's ethereal beauty appeared in the communication.
"Did Wei Ping contact you?"
Gu Ya thought for a second, then shook his head. After all, it was personal privacy, so it was better to lie.
"That's good. Help me with something, Brother Gu Ya. Ask Zeng Lang who he actually likes."
"Since we returned from Cai Hua City, Wei Ping has become very strange. I... went to discuss family business with Zeng Lang. This is commercial confidential information and not convenient to disclose."
Gu Ya sneered inwardly. Jiang Tingyue was hesitating; she must be lying, making excuses for her desires.
In this world, were there truly sisters who were wholeheartedly devoted to each other?
One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers, and one man cannot have two wives. Competition for affections was inevitable.
"I will thank you," Jiang Tingyue gave Gu Ya a sweet smile that he hadn't seen in a long time, then hung up the call.
Gu Ya immediately sent a communication to Zeng Lang.
This drama, it was better left for the people involved to enjoy.
"Your two little sweethearts, one after the other, found me and asked me to ask you who you actually like." Gu Ya's smile held a deep meaning.
Zeng Lang immediately understood the implication and said, "It's about who is primary and who is secondary. Deeper than that, it's about who is legal and who is cohabiting."
"I've delivered the message, do as you please, and don't drag me into it." Gu Ya made it clear he didn't want to get involved. "I'm hanging up."
"Hey, hey, hey Gu Ya, help me choose! I'm so busy with the company's anti-cloning issues lately, I don't have time to consider these things," Zeng Lang pleaded.
Gu Ya thought for a moment and said, "Clarify with them that you won't marry either, but in your heart, both are legitimate."
"Provide them with emotional and financial assurances, as well as assurances for your future offspring."
Zeng Lang shook his head slightly and said, "Although that booklet is useless, it's the best and most legitimate assurance. Sigh, women lack a sense of security the most."
"Then who do you think will be more understanding?" Gu Ya asked.
"Wei Ping, probably. She's the elder sister and always lets Jiang Tingyue have her way. Don't let Jiang Tingyue's aloof demeanor fool you; she's very stubborn."
Gu Ya shrugged and said, "Then go talk to Wei Ping proactively and do some psychological work. This is just my suggestion, for reference only. The actual execution is up to you."
Zeng Lang nodded. "Hanging up."
Gu Ya looked at the static screen. "Now I can finally rest."
He had just lain down, his sleepiness deep, when the communication wristband lit up again.
Gu Ya could no longer stand it. He put the wristband to his ear, without even looking to see who it was, and blurted out, "Not sleeping late at night, looking for a scolding?"
"Uh... okay... please, scold me."
This voice sounded so familiar.
Gu Ya raised his wristband, and his face instantly turned cold. What the hell was going on? There were only three flower girls in the class, not counting Tao Na, and they were all contacting him tonight. Was he having a night of bad luck with romance!?
The faint light of the holographic projection illuminated Mei Shanli's blushing face. The background was dark, making it impossible to tell where she was.
"You don't want to be lectured by me again, do you?" Gu Ya said coldly.
Mei Shanli began to pant slightly, murmuring softly, "Gu... Gu Ya, please... please... can you scold me again?"
Gu Ya frowned, recalling the scene from the previous night. He hadn't scolded her, so how could there be "again"?
"I dream of you scolding me. I... I can't take it anymore. I really want to hear you scold me in person." Mei Shanli's voice was very low, with a murmuring tone, making it very sexy.
Gu Ya was slightly shocked. It seemed that Mei Shanli had indeed suffered a significant mental shock yesterday and was exhibiting mild masochistic tendencies.
But she was so proud before, with such strong self-esteem! Even after being lectured once, she shouldn't have changed so drastically!
Moreover, she wasn't one to scheme or calculate. If she wanted to mock someone, she would say it on the spot; she couldn't hold it in.
Such a person couldn't be used; she would definitely betray those behind her.
Mei Shanli's eyes were already glistening, tears welling up in them. She said softly, "Gu Ya, when you pulled me away from there yesterday, I felt very secure with you."
"Like warm and moist sunshine after the rain."
"I'm so scared now. I'm so afraid of losing you... only you can give me a sense of security."
Gu Ya finally understood.
Wei Ping's heart was very strong. She had been frightened once, rescued by Gu Ya twice, and used by Zeng Lang, yet she could still hold onto her original intention and love Zeng Lang.
But this Mei Shanli, though outwardly arrogant and rude, looking down on everyone, was actually very fragile inside. After one scare, she couldn't pick herself up.
She was now in a posture of begging...
The more this was the case, the more heartless he had to be.
Gu Ya's face turned cold and he said, "I won't scold you, nor will I care about you."
"The sense of security I gave you is entirely your own delusion."
"Honestly, if Fan Mengtian hadn't apologized for you, I would have wanted to kill you on the spot."
"You develop feelings for your executioner, yet ignore the one who truly loves you and is willing to bear burdens for you."
Mei Shanli cried even harder, tears streaming uncontrollably. She kept panting softly.
Seeing her pathetic state, Gu Ya couldn't help but be moved.
"I'll have Fan Mengtian go find you, okay?"
Mei Shanli choked out, "I'm in the woods next to your dormitory building..."
"Wait for me!" Gu Ya said, hung up the communication, put on his clothes, and walked out of the dormitory.
He directly used [Code Tampering] to open Fan Mengtian's dormitory door and dragged him out of bed.
"Mei Shanli is being bullied, and you can still sleep?" Gu Ya rebuked.
Upon hearing this, Fan Mengtian quickly got out of bed and put on his clothes.
When the two of them found Mei Shanli,
She was squatting under a large tree, weeping helplessly.
"Who, who bullied you!" Fan Mengtian rushed forward, hugged Mei Shanli, and shouted, "Tell me, I'll kill him."
Gu Ya curled his lips and readily admitted, "Me."
Fan Mengtian looked at Gu Ya in surprise.
Gu Ya nodded and said, "It was me. Last night, I took her to the bandit camp outside the city and let her witness the actions of those beasts with her own eyes. Then she was completely disheartened."
"Gu Ya..." Fan Mengtian's anger flared. He stood up and walked towards Gu Ya, throwing a punch at Gu Ya's face without any preamble.
Before the pain could reach his brain, it was blocked by [Pain Immunity].
Gu Ya wasn't angry. He grabbed Fan Mengtian and said softly, "Hit me with all your might, don't hold back. I'll cooperate with you."
"This is the best way to treat Mei Shanli's heart ailment."
"Hit me, and you'll be helping her. Hit! Don't hold back."
Fan Mengtian's eyes widened, and he threw another punch.
Gu Ya staggered back a couple of steps, then rushed forward and wrestled with Fan Mengtian.
"Stop fighting, please..." Mei Shanli cried, scrambling up and pulling Fan Mengtian away.
Gu Ya pushed Mei Shanli away with a palm.
Fan Mengtian's anger intensified. He sat on Gu Ya and punched down, like people in the old days pounding the ground with large wooden stakes. Every punch landed squarely on Gu Ya's face.
Gu Ya's face gradually became bruised and swollen,
But he felt no pain at all...
Fan Mengtian didn't know how many punches he had thrown until he was completely exhausted and stopped.
Gu Ya grabbed Fan Mengtian and, with his now swollen mouth, said softly, "Now, hurry up and show your charm as a man! Brother, I can only help you this much."
Fan Mengtian stood up, walked to Mei Shanli, embraced her, and gently comforted her, "Don't worry, from now on, anyone who dares to bully you, whether it's bandits, or Gu Ya, or anyone else, even if the King of Heaven himself descends, as long as I, Fan Mengtian, am here, no one will dare to bully you."
Fan Mengtian continued, "Lili, you know how worried I was when I couldn't find you last night?"
Mei Shanli looked up at Fan Mengtian with teary eyes and said softly, "Then will you scold me?"
Gu Ya quickly said, "Yes! He will scold you! Not only will he scold you, but after scolding you, he will also care for you, protect you 360 degrees, and satisfy you!"
Fan Mengtian was initially stunned for a moment. After Gu Ya finished speaking, he quickly nodded.
Mei Shanli smiled through her tears, hugged Fan Mengtian's neck, and kissed him on the face.
"Mengtian, you are my sunshine after the rain..."
Soon, they were engrossed in kissing.
Gu Ya watched the two inseparable figures, then got up and left alone.
Damn it, he didn't get any benefits, acted as an emotional counselor all night, and even got beaten up.
Although it didn't hurt, how could he show his face!
Damn Fan Mengtian really hit hard.
From now on, he would have to get it back from him. He couldn't have been beaten for nothing!