Pursuing Her Best Friend after Confession Failed-Chapter 362 - 160: Earning Ten Million a Day, Rumors Fly at the Finance Academy

Sucheng is very close to Modu, and Gu Lanxin had naturally been to Modu, but she didn’t own any property there. Compared to Modu, the housing prices in Sucheng were significantly lower. Her current residence, which was already in an upscale community, was priced at merely four to five thousand per square meter.

I should see if I can get Li Yuan to buy my daughter a large apartment in Modu, Gu Lanxin thought as she watched him with her daughter. That would be quite nice. Even if my daughter is with him without any official status, it would still be a better life than mine. It would be best if she also had some businesses in her name, like that milk tea franchise Tingyue mentioned. A steady annual income, a baby... she’d be set for life. Of course, this is all on the condition that my daughter is willing. As for Zhong Tingyue’s father, all he ever wants is money...

「After lunch.」

Li Yuan drove Zhong Tingyue and her mother back to the Duhui Xingchen Residential Area. He and Zhong Tingyue walked silently side by side behind her mother, their pace slow. Suddenly, Gu Lanxin let out a cry, clutching her stomach. She shot Li Yuan a wink, giving him an encouraging look.

"Oh my, Li Yuan, Little Moon, my stomach is acting up a bit. I’m going to head home first," she announced before scurrying away and vanishing from sight, leaving Li Yuan and Zhong Tingyue alone together.

The atmosphere grew even more silent.

Li Yuan reached for Zhong Tingyue’s hand, but she deliberately pulled away. He frowned and reached for her again. This time, his strong hand firmly grasped hers. She couldn’t break free, and her eyes, brimming with tears, stared straight at him, as if to question what exactly he wanted.

Meeting her gaze, Li Yuan pulled her forcefully into his arms and kissed her.

Zhong Tingyue resisted fiercely, trying to turn her face away, but she couldn’t escape. "MMPH... Li Yuan, you bastard," she sobbed, her words muffled. "Why did you lie to me... You jerk... you scoundrel, I hate you..."

Li Yuan remained silent, continuing to kiss her, not letting go even when she struggled to break free.

"MMPH... You’re just a big liar..."

Held in his embrace, Zhong Tingyue pounded his back with her fists, venting all the resentment in her heart. Li Yuan let her vent. He deserved it.

"Sob... Li Yuan... I’m never talking to you again."

Gradually, as Li Yuan continued to kiss her, Zhong Tingyue’s energy drained away. Having vented her frustrations, she became like a helpless little lamb, pitifully submitting to the fierce tiger that was Li Yuan...

...

After Gu Lanxin returned home, a slight smile touched her lips.

Li Yuan, I’ve created an opportunity for you, she thought to herself. Apologize, act humble, sweet-talk her a bit, and calm Little Moon down first. You can’t possibly be that clueless, can you? As her mother, it should be fine to sneak a peek at my daughter and her boyfriend, right?

Gu Lanxin moved to her balcony, peering in their direction. What she saw was quite the scene. In plain view, Li Yuan was passionately kissing her precious daughter.

Tsk tsk, this Li Yuan isn’t a block of wood after all. He’s got a way with girls. Still, Little Moon, you wouldn’t forgive him that easily, would you? Gu Lanxin muttered, a new worry dawning on her. It wouldn’t be good if my daughter forgave Li Yuan too easily. The easier a man gets what he wants, the less he will treasure it. One time leads to a second, and then things only escalate until he stops caring and abandons her completely. She watched them with an uneasy heart, feeling as if two little figures were battling in her head.

...

They kissed for a long time. It wasn’t until the sound of approaching footsteps broke the spell that Zhong Tingyue’s dazed eyes regained their clarity. She fiercely bit Li Yuan’s lip, then suddenly pushed him away and ran off crying.

Li Yuan hurried after her, trying to grab her several times, but she broke free each time.

"Li Yuan, stop following me! Go back to Modu! You’re not welcome here!"

Li Yuan touched his bleeding lip. He squeezed into the elevator with her and said softly, "Little Moon, I’ll see you home."

Zhong Tingyue turned her head away, her back to him, remaining silent as tears welled in her eyes.

When the elevator reached their floor, she rushed into her apartment without a word and, with a CLICK, locked the door.

Gu Lanxin saw her daughter huddled in a corner by the entrance, hugging her knees and weeping. She quickly went over, stroked her head, and asked, "Where’s Li Yuan?"

From outside the door, Li Yuan took a deep breath and said, "Auntie, please take good care of Little Moon. Call me when you get to Modu."

Gu Lanxin gave a wry smile, realizing Li Yuan had been locked out.

She politely offered, "Li Yuan, come in for a bit. Have some tea before you go."

She went to open the door, but Zhong Tingyue stopped her, her voice hoarse.

"Tell him to leave. Go."

Looking at her daughter’s state, Gu Lanxin sighed helplessly. Her personality is much more stubborn than mine.

She called through the door, "Li Yuan, you should head back to Modu. I’ll drive Little Moon back to school tomorrow."

Li Yuan had no choice but to agree. "Alright, Auntie. Little Moon, I’ll head back to Modu then."

It’s impossible to placate her so quickly, especially since I haven’t made her any promises yet.