Chapter 303: Chapter 303: I Have a Boyfriend Now
“Mr. Wan, thank you for today.”
Before getting out of the car, An Mi turned to look at the man in the driver’s seat and said.
“We’re going to head back to class now.”
Wan Muqi looked at her with a nonchalant gaze and responded lukewarmly with a “Hmm,” “Go ahead, I’ll let you know if there’s any progress.”
An Mi thanked him again: “Okay, thank you Mr. Wan.”
Today, Wan Muqi had heard no less than ten such expressions of gratitude.
Suddenly, he wanted to tease her, “An Mi, if you really want to thank me, mere verbal thanks don’t show much sincerity.”
“Ah?” An Mi was stunned, then quickly said: “Then… then I’ll treat you to a meal, is that okay?”
Wan Muqi was silent for a few seconds, “That’s fine too, I’ll set the time.”
An Mi did not argue: “Oh, okay.”
Seeing her so docile, the corners of Wan Muqi’s mouth slightly lifted: “Then go to your class.”
Chen Jin had gotten out of the car early and had been waiting outside all this time.
As soon as An Mi got out of the car, she immediately grabbed her hand and quickly walked into the school’s gate.
“Chen Jin, don’t walk so fast, we still have time,” said An Mi.
“If we don’t leave now, you’ll get eaten up,” Chen Jin said.
An Mi was confused, “Eaten up by what?”
Chen Jin turned her head to look at her naive and ignorant expression, instantly at a loss for what to say.
“How come you, with such good academic performance and high IQ, can’t see it?”
“What am I supposed to see?”
“…”
“You really don’t know?”
“What should I know?”
Chen Jin: “Right, I forgot you’re a love novice.”
They had discussed this in their dorm at the start of the semester, of the four of them, only An Mi had never been in a relationship.
“An Mi, I’m not the type to cross a bridge and forget the benefactor, betraying gratitude. If I had known earlier that he had ulterior motives toward you, I wouldn’t have asked for your help,” Chen Jin said with some regret.
But An Mi still didn’t grasp what she was trying to express, “Ulterior motives? Who has ulterior motives towards me? I don’t understand what you’re saying.”
Chen Jin spoke earnestly: “Mimi, although Mr. Wan is quite handsome, the difference between you two is too great, he is ten years older than you. The old saying goes, every three years there’s a generation gap, so you two have a whole three and a half generation gaps.”
“You’re still young, let me tell you, don’t be foolish. Besides, lawyers are too sly, a little bunny like you, who only knows about studying, can’t outplay him.”
This time, An Mi finally understood what she was trying to say.
She answered with a smile: “Xiao Jin, you’re overthinking it. How could Mr. Wan possibly like me? I’m not even his type. He’s willing to help me because of my sister and brother-in-law.”
Chen Jin only trusted her intuition.
“Mimi, don’t be too naive. In any case, be more cautious, judging from my past experience with men, he definitely has designs on you. Maybe he indeed helps you because of your sister and brother-in-law, but you should know, Mr. Wan is a prominent figure in the lawyer community, he doesn’t just give face to anyone. I think he definitely has taken a liking to you. You have a pretty and lovable face, you’re nice, cheerful, have a good figure, and excel at your studies. Look at our school, the boys chasing you could go around A University a dozen times. If I were a guy, I’d want to chase you too.”
An Mi joked: “Actually, you could chase me too, I wouldn’t mind.”
Chen Jin: “…”
“Alright, don’t worry, I won’t get into trouble. Although I don’t really understand the love between men and women, I’m not foolish enough to ruin myself,” An Mi said, knowing that she was genuinely concerned.
In fact, she trusted Wan Muqi quite a bit.
After all, someone who could become brothers with her brother-in-law wouldn’t have a bad character or personality.
Besides, she had known him for over a year and did understand his character somewhat.
He wasn’t the type of man with ill intentions.
But she also knew that Chen Jin was speaking out of concern for her.
Naturally, she wouldn’t let her down and would be more cautious in the future.
…
Gold-plated Club.
Inside the private room sat five men.
Except for Xiao Si, whose spirits weren’t very high, the others appeared quite pleased, beaming with joy.
“What’s with the long face?” Gu Beiyan stretched out his leg and kicked him: “Surely you’re not still depressed over that bit of money?”
Xiao Si didn’t want to bother with him: “…”
Is that what you call a little money?
“What, has it only been half a year and you’ve already earned it back? That doesn’t sound like you,” Wan Muqi interjected.
These two were clearly not the ones with aching backs from standing and talking!
Just then, Jiang Yan suddenly asked a question: “Mr. Wan, when did you start teaching at A University?”
As soon as the words left Jiang Yan’s mouth, all eyes turned to Wan Muqi.
Gu Beiyan: “When did you become interested in the teaching profession?”
Xiao Si: “You, with your scholarly thug type, can also be a people’s teacher?”
Lu Zhiyang: “I remember you said before that what you least like is being a teacher.”
“…”
All four were waiting for his response.
Wan Muqi calmly said: “People will eventually grow up. What one disliked as a child does not mean one will dislike when grown-up. People’s tastes change too; what was distasteful before may become likable. Moreover, if life does not escape the circle of habit, it becomes stereotyped, and that’s not my style.”
He spoke as if everything made perfect sense.
“So, trying out new things occasionally isn’t too bad either.”
Jiang Yan narrowed his eyes slightly: “Are you sure you don’t have an ulterior motive?”
The other three immediately sensed the scent of juicy gossip.
“What ulterior motive?” When it came to gossip, Xiao Si was more eager than anyone: “Old Wan, have you set your sights on someone’s daughter? Wanting to make the first move by being closer to the water?”
“That’s not right, most of the students at A University are around twenty years old, the oldest maybe twenty-one or two, right? You’re almost thirty, you don’t intend to go after younger girls, do you?”
“You definitely should not go and cause trouble for someone’s precious daughter. You might be handsome and rich, but age is age.”
Once Xiao Si starts talking, there’s no stopping him.
Wan Muqi: “…”
If he could, he really wanted to seal his mouth with glue.
Just moments ago, he was acting as if at death’s door, and now he’s got the energy to criticize him.
“Shut up, nobody would take you for a mute if you didn’t talk.” Wan Muqi glared at him.
Xiao Si had been in a bad mood for the past half a year due to losing tens of millions and had not found the chance to vent his displeasure, mainly because he could not find an opportunity to take a dig at these three guys.
Now that he finally had the chance, how could he possibly let it go?
Xiao Si: “It’s impossible for me not to talk. You’re so anxious for me to shut up; you must be guilty! You must be eyeing some girl at A University; otherwise, someone like you, who is so detached from the worldly desires, wouldn’t have the spare time to go to university and be a people’s teacher. We’ve been brothers for so many years, don’t I know you? Come clean, who have you set your sights on?”
Today, if he doesn’t dig to the bottom of this, he wouldn’t be a Xiao!
“…”
At night, Moon Gift Villa.
“Did he really say that? He didn’t add anything else?” Su He asked.
The man was sitting on the couch and nodded: “Xiao was pressing him so hard he was about to blow up, but all he said was that he just wanted to try out a new professional life.”
Su He asked: “Are the mouths of lawyers always so tight-lipped?”
Su He still trusted her instincts.
Jiang Yan saw her apprehensive look and pulled her over to sit on his lap, “Alright, stop worrying. Mr. Wan is someone who knows his limits.”
“You should worry about our matters.”
Su He looked at him puzzled: “What matters of ours?”
The man gazed at her tenderly, with a hint of desire in his eyes, imprisoning her waist with one hand while the other lingered at the nape of her neck, squeezing gently.
“What do you think?”
After all this time, if Su He couldn’t see his intentions, her intelligence would be wasted.
“We haven’t taken a shower yet,” she said.
Jiang Yan: “That’s easy, we can shower together.”
With that, he picked her up and strode upstairs.
They had been staying with the Old Madam at the old house for the past few days, so they weren’t home; the two could completely let loose without worrying that the little guy would burst in halfway through.
Jiang Yan was very familiar with her body, and soon she melted into a pool of soft water clinging to him.
The temperature in the room gradually rose.
In the pitch-black night sky, the moon was bright and the stars were sparse; a bright moon hid half its body in the sea of clouds.
She drifted off to sleep with a series of energetic hums.
–
Three days later.
Wan Muqi sent the agreed time and location to An Mi.
An Mi kept the appointment.
But she didn’t go alone.
Upon hearing that she was going to invite Mr. Wan for a meal, Chen Jin insisted on tagging along.
When the two arrived at the destination, Wan Muqi was already waiting there.
“Hey, Mr. Wan, you don’t mind me joining in, do you?” Chen Jin greeted proactively.
Then she added, “I heard from Mimi that she’s treating you to a meal to show her appreciation. When I heard that, I thought I should be the one picking up the tab. After all, it’s my matters that you’ve been helping with, and I asked Mimi to find you for me. So, today, neither of you should fight me for the bill; it’s on me.”
Wan Muqi smiled and did not object, but instead said, “Sure, that works. Let’s go in; I’ve already reserved us a spot.”
Having said that, he led the way into the restaurant.
When Chen Jin saw the prices on the menu, she immediately regretted insisting on paying the bill.
The dishes were all priced in four digits, with the cheapest starting from three.
Holding the menu in front of her face, she leaned into An Mi’s ear with a troubled expression and said, “Mimi, aren’t the dishes here too expensive? I won’t have the money to pay for the bill later; how about we leave before ordering and find another place?”
She really couldn’t afford the food here.
An Mi patted her hand and reassured, “It’s okay, I’ll cover it later.”
Chen Jin didn’t know about An Mi’s identity but was aware that An Mi had no shortage of money. Yet, she thought money shouldn’t be spent this way.
Had she known, she wouldn’t have boldly insisted on paying the bill earlier.
They’d have been better off finding a small diner where a little over a hundred could get them several home-cooked dishes and leave them stuffed.
However, she had impulsively offered to take care of the bill without considering Mr. Wan’s status.
One could tell at a glance that this man was no ordinary person, obviously not short on cash, and the restaurant he chose would naturally be upscale.
At this moment, the man sitting across from them spoke up, “Order whatever you want, no need to be polite with me, and don’t mind the prices, because this restaurant is mine.”
What he implied was: there’s no need to pay.
An Mi was slightly taken aback, “Weren’t we supposed to be treating you?”
Wan Muqi smiled faintly and said, “I was just joking. How could I dare to let you two unemployed college students treat me to a meal?”
An Mi furrowed her brows slightly, not quite sure what to say.
This meal, she felt, seemed never-ending.
“If you feel bad about it, you can always treat me after you’re able to earn your own money in the future,” Wan Muqi said, seeing her frowning.
In fact, she could afford it now, she didn’t need to wait for later.
“…”
After the meal, An Mi and Chen Jin had to rush back for classes.
“I can give you a ride back. I happen to be heading to the school myself,” Wan Muqi said casually.
Neither of them refused; An Mi didn’t, hence it was even less appropriate for Chen Jin to do so.
Besides, she had just enjoyed a “tyrant’s meal,” as they say – those who accept others’ favors are obliged.
But just as An Mi was getting up, a waiter walked toward her, carrying a drink.
An Mi didn’t have time to dodge, and the waiter, not expecting her to stand up at that moment, bumped into her.
“Ah…”
A drink was spilled all over An Mi, instantly soaking the front of her clothes.
The waiter quickly apologized, “I’m…I’m sorry, it wasn’t on purpose.”
Chen Jin hurriedly pulled out a few tissues to help her wipe off.
An Mi: “It’s okay, it doesn’t matter.”
Soon after, she was enveloped in a suit jacket.
An Mi looked back at the man standing beside her, “You don’t have to, it will get your clothes dirty.”
The jacket he wore was visibly expensive and custom-tailored.
As she spoke, she tried to take it off and return it to him.
Wan Muqi pressed a hand on her shoulder, his voice low and tinged with seriousness: “Wear it properly!”
An Mi blinked her eyes, not daring to speak.
Then, he turned to the manager, who had just hurried over, and said sternly: “Have someone clean up this place as soon as possible!”
The manager nodded fearfully: “Yes, boss.”
…
At the entrance of A University.
Wan Muqi didn’t escort them inside, he let them out of the car outside the university gates.
Before getting out of the car, An Mi said: “Mr. Wan, I’ll have this jacket cleaned and then return it to you.”
Wan Muqi: “Mm, alright.”
Once both of them had gotten out, he drove directly into the university.
Chen Jin, unusually quiet the whole trip, is normally quite a chatterbox.
Shortly after, An Mi heard her click her tongue.
“What’s wrong? Toothache?” asked An Mi.
Chen Jin: “…”
“What toothache? I was thinking that although Mr. Wan is quite the gentleman, he really is quite scheming.”
An Mi: “How can you tell he’s scheming?”
Chen Jin’s gaze was fixed on the jacket draped over her, and she pointed at her shoulder, saying: “See, this just gave you an excuse for a next meeting, didn’t it?”
An Mi looked down at the black suit jacket on her shoulders, a trace of peculiarity flashed through her eyes, but she didn’t think much of it.
“But this was an accident.” said An Mi.
Chen Jin: “Exactly because it was an accident, there are so many coincidences. All I can say is, you and Mr. Wan truly have fate.”
“Though, I’ll repeat the same old advice, keep your wits about you, and don’t end up with no chance to even cry when it’s too late, don’t foolishly fall into a man’s trap, otherwise, even if I want to save you, I won’t be able to.”
An Mi: “…Why does it feel like you’re describing him as a big bad wolf.”
Chen Jin: “These successful types of men have life experiences many times ours, not only with money and status, isn’t he just like a big bad wolf? Let me tell you, you’ve got to be more cautious, don’t end up being used up and still counting money for others.”
Chen Jin reached out and tapped her forehead.
An Mi: “…I know.”
In the evening.
After class, An Mi took the jacket to the dry cleaners; it can’t be washed by hand or machine.
The next day at noon, she got the jacket back.
At the same time, she also texted Wan Muqi to ask if he had time so she could return the jacket to him.
But Wan Muqi told her he was on a business trip and wouldn’t be back for three days.
She had no choice but to give up and wait for his return to give it back to him.
And three days later, coincidentally, it was An Chengyuan’s birthday.
Since that matter was cleared up, Su He and An Chengyuan’s relationship had somewhat thawed.
After all, An Chengyuan hadn’t truly wronged her mother or her; he too was a victim to some extent.
So, for the first time, she actively suggested celebrating his birthday—a simple family dinner would suffice without any need for a big celebration.
After picking up Su Baobao, Su He went to A University to pick up An Mi and An Rui.
“An Mi, did you prepare a suit for dad?”
As soon as she got on the car, An Rui noticed the suit bag she was carrying.
An Mi: “This isn’t for dad.”
An Rui: “Then who is it for?”
“…”
“There are no other men at home, you can’t possibly be gifting it to my brother-in-law, could you?”
“That’s not it either.” An Mi turned around and glared at him: “Can you stop asking? If you ask, you won’t know.”
“…”
“Aunt, do you have a boyfriend?”
On the side, Su Baobao asked unexpectedly.