Chapter 237: It's Not What You Think

Su Yan had read countless people and ghosts, but this was the first time she had encountered such a shameless woman.

"Are you saying you've kissed Gu Yang?"

There was no jealousy, no ferocity; in this moment, her tone was merely that of someone verifying the truth of a matter.

Liu Yiyi sensed that something was off, but she merely assumed Su Yan was deliberately suppressing her emotions.

"Yes, just last night. Editor Gu was drunk, so I was the one who walked him back to his dorm, and then we kissed."

Su Yan observed every minute expression on her face to judge the truth or falsehood of the kiss.

"Fine, I understand."

Having confirmed it, she prepared to end the conversation with this woman.

Liu Yiyi froze momentarily, then let out a delicate laugh. "Little sister, are you deliberately pretending to be magnanimous? There's really no need."

Su Yan couldn't be bothered to waste words on her.

Having been ignored once again, a look of anger finally surfaced on Liu Yiyi's face.

However, after a few seconds, she suppressed her rage, let out a cold sneer, and turned to leave.

At that moment, a light from a talisman in Su Yan's hand shot toward Liu Yiyi.

Liu Yiyi showed no reaction at all until she had completely disappeared from Su Yan's sight.

As the light dissipated, Su Yan's brow furrowed.

There wasn't a trace of spiritual power on Liu Yiyi; she truly was just an ordinary person.

However, the timing of this woman's appearance by Gu Yang's side made it very difficult for her not to be suspicious.

By the time Su Yan returned to the dining table, Liu Yiyi was chatting and laughing with everyone.

Ma Chulong also seemed quite interested in her, actively finding topics of conversation.

Liu Yiyi answered almost every question, occasionally casting affectionate glances toward Gu Yang.

Moreover, everyone except Su Yan noticed this state of affairs.

So, when Liu Yiyi picked up her chopsticks to grab a piece of green vegetable from a plate, Ma Chulan beat her to it by a second, leaving Liu Yiyi's chopsticks grasping at empty air.

Liu Yiyi raised an eyebrow and looked at Ma Chulan.

Ma Chulan leisurely placed the vegetable into her own mouth.

"Miss Liu, there are so many dishes on the table, why must you insist on touching someone else's?"

She spoke with biting sarcasm.

Instead of being embarrassed, Liu Yiyi smiled. "Isn't what Miss Ma said a bit unfair? The vegetables are right here on the table; why shouldn't anyone be allowed to eat them?"

Ma Chulan put down her chopsticks and crossed her arms over her chest. "You can eat whatever you want, but if it doesn't belong to you and you still try to lay hands on it, don't you feel ashamed?"

"If I can lay hands on it, then naturally it becomes mine," Liu Yiyi retorted with full confidence.

The sharp gazes of the two women clashed like gunfire in mid-air.

Conversely, Su Yan, the actual party involved, remained completely detached.

Lu Feng truly couldn't understand her reaction; he gave Gu Yang a kick under the table.

Gu Yang actually wished more than anyone that the person speaking right now was Su Yan instead of Ma Chulan. At least that way, it would prove that this girl had him in her heart, that she still cared about him, and that she was jealous on his behalf.

But that was destined to be nothing more than a luxury.

Ma Chulong was the calmest person at the table.

In fact, it would be strange if Su Yan responded now; based on his understanding of her, Su Yan would never engage in a jealous spat with a woman like Liu Yiyi.

Su Yan remained expressionless, already having her own calculations in mind.

"Yan Yan, are you full? I'll drive you back," Gu Yang said as he stood up from his seat.

Su Yan: "Okay."

The "war of words" between Ma Chulan and Liu Yiyi could only end there.

Soon, the group walked out of the restaurant.

Without waiting for the others to speak, Liu Yiyi took the initiative to bid everyone farewell. Before leaving, she didn't forget to say to Gu Yang, "Editor Gu, don't forget about our matter tomorrow."

Gu Yang replied coldly, "I know."

Because the restaurant was very close to the hotel, Gu Yang did not drive, but instead walked Su Yan and the others back.

Ma Chulong and Ma Chulan tactfully walked behind the two, maintaining a distance of two or three meters.

"Brother, have you noticed that something seems off between Su Yan and Big Brother Gu?"

Ma Chulan spoke in a voice only the two of them could hear.

"Yes," Ma Chulong gave a definitive answer, adding his own interpretation. "Su Yan probably listened to that old Taoist; her feelings toward Gu Yang must be complicated right now."

If he were Su Yan, he would likely take extreme measures to protect the safety of the person he loved.

So, thinking of it that way, the awkwardness between them didn't seem so strange anymore.

Ma Chulan had an epiphany; her brain really wasn't as sharp as her brother's.

Walking ahead, Su Yan asked, "Big Brother Gu, that Liu Yiyi..."

"Yan Yan, don't misunderstand, we are just colleagues." Gu Yang seemed to have been waiting for her to ask this, so he immediately explained before she could finish.

"I'm not misunderstanding. Actually, we no longer have an engagement. Even if you meet someone you like, I will bless you. It's just that this Liu Yiyi isn't very good."

Su Yan lowered her eyes, using her words cautiously.

She had no concrete evidence yet, so she couldn't say for certain that Liu Yiyi was problematic.

And Ma Chulong was indeed right; since meeting the old Taoist, her desire to keep her distance from Gu Yang had become even more firm. That was why she had specifically added that preceding sentence—to make Gu Yang completely give up on her.

Gu Yang sighed. Although he didn't show much, his heart felt stifled and uncomfortable.

He stopped walking near the entrance of the hotel.

"Don't worry, I won't fall for Liu Yiyi. It's getting late, so I won't see you inside. Get some rest early."

After saying that, he greeted Ma Chulong behind him and left directly.

"Su Yan, Big Brother Gu's expression just now was very grim," Ma Chulan said, walking up to Su Yan to remind her.

Su Yan still showed no reaction. "Is that so? Maybe he's just too tired."

The siblings looked at each other, both feeling a bit of sympathy for the departing Gu Yang.

When Gu Yang returned to the restaurant entrance, Lu Feng was still sitting in the car waiting for him.

The first thing Gu Yang said after getting into the car was, "Got a cigarette?"

Lu Feng looked at him with a complex expression, realizing the gravity of the situation.

He rarely smoked; a pack could last him over half a year, yet now he was so agitated that he was proactively asking for one?

After a moment of hesitation, he handed the cigarettes from his pocket to Gu Yang.

"Gu Yang, what exactly is going on between you and Su Yan? Did you two really have a fight?"

"No," Gu Yang replied while lighting the cigarette.

"Stop trying to save face when it's only causing you suffering. Anyone with eyes can see that something is wrong between you and Su Yan. Otherwise, how could that Liu Yiyi be so arrogant? She's clearly trying to take advantage of the situation," Lu Feng couldn't help but become emotional toward the end.

"The matter between Yan Yan and me can't be explained in just a few words, but it's not what you think," Gu Yang explained, knowing that Lu Feng was only concerned for him.

(End of Chapter)