Chapter 230: Chapter 230 Leaving Tang Yuxiu
At noon the next day, Miss Gu refused to have lunch with Tang Yuxiu and left the company alone.
In an upscale and elegant Western restaurant, Miss Gu walked toward her target.
Nie Rong wore a sky-blue dress today, looking gentle and serene.
Miss Gu sat down opposite her and greeted her politely, "Hello, Miss Nie."
Nie Rong elegantly put down the coffee cup in her hand and nodded, "Hello, Miss Gu." She picked up a menu from the side and handed it to Miss Gu, "Miss Gu, you’ve worked all morning, you must be hungry, please order first."
Miss Gu didn’t stand on ceremony; she hadn’t eaten lunch to meet her appointment and was truly hungry.
After ordering, she looked at Nie Rong and spoke up, "I’m not sure why Miss Nie asked me out?"
Miss Gu had mentally prepared herself for Nie Rong’s sudden invitation long ago and was now able to handle it calmly.
No matter how many people she and Tang Yuxiu managed to deceive, it would inevitably reach her ears sooner or later.
After all, they had publicly announced their forthcoming engagement, and in front of Nie Rong, she felt somewhat guilty and ashamed.
Even though they didn’t have a formal marriage contract and ceremony, she couldn’t shake the feeling that she had stolen her fiancé.
Moreover, she hadn’t gained the approval of Tang Yuxiu’s family and was currently not suitable to discuss their relationship with his family at all.
The road between her and Tang Yuxiu was far more tumultuous compared to the smoother path shared by Nie Rong and Tang Yuxiu.
Miss Gu asked directly, to which Nie Rong’s expression remained unchanged, still maintaining the demeanor of a noblewoman, "Miss Gu is a smart person; I suppose I don’t need to spell out why I invited you out."
Miss Gu nodded directly, "Yes, it’s because of Tang Yuxiu."
Nie Rong heard Miss Gu casually call out Tang Yuxiu’s name, and the hand placed on her knee tightened slightly.
She had never dared to call his name directly; at most, she would call him Yu Xiu due to the familial ties, which always made her nervous, fearing he might say he dislikes being called that, let alone by his full name.
But Miss Gu seemed to feel no psychological pressure whatsoever.
In this regard, Nie Rong was intensely jealous of Miss Gu and hated her even more.
Nie Rong maintained her expression, "since Miss Gu is well aware, I won’t beat around the bush. I know Yu Xiu is with you now, and to say I don’t mind would be a lie, but men, especially exceptional ones like Yu Xiu, have a tendency to indulge. Given the families we come from, he is naturally free to do so, and thus playing around is not unreasonable. Since Miss Gu caught his eye, it shows Miss Gu has some glowing qualities after all, given Yu Xiu’s high standards."
Nie Rong took a sip of coffee, looking directly at Miss Gu, maintaining an air of superiority as she continued, "However, there are some words I must say directly to Miss Gu. The Tang Family is a prestigious family in Jiang City, and Uncle Tang places great emphasis on integrity. If they have agreed to our engagement, then it’s set in stone, without the possibility of change. If it is altered, it would not benefit Tang Family nor the Tang Family in any way but would bring various criticisms. I imagine Miss Gu wouldn’t want to see Yu Xiu caught in such a dilemma."
Miss Gu pursed her lips and met her gaze without backing down, "Then, what do you want me to do?"
"Miss Gu is so smart; surely I don’t need to say it outright?"
Miss Gu smiled, "Why wouldn’t it need to be spelled out? I’m not you, how would I know what Miss Nie wants to say?"
Miss Gu’s blunt reply momentarily made the grace and elegance on Nie Rong’s face look strained, but she wasn’t new at this game, quickly returning to her prior demeanor, maintaining the image of a noblewoman.
"Fine, since Miss Gu does not understand, I will lay it out clearly. Whether or not Yu Xiu is serious about you, the Tang Family will never accept you. Uncle Tang places great value on equal social standing, especially as Yu Xiu is the elder son of the Tang Family, it is even more impossible for him to marry a woman with no background. You and Yu Xiu, in any case, will not have an outcome."
Miss Gu remained unfazed, showing no reaction, "So, Miss Nie, you specifically came to tell me that I cannot be with Tang Yuxiu, and you are his destined other half?"
"Exactly!" Nie Rong answered directly, "If it hadn’t been announced at the banquet, or if Yu Xiu truly loved you, perhaps you would have some chance. Unfortunately, Uncle Tang has already made the announcement, and besides, do you really know if Yu Xiu likes you or just finds it novel for the moment?"
Miss Gu couldn’t help but feel a slight jolt in her heart, clutching her hands under the table before releasing, "I believe Tang Yuxiu is genuine in his feelings for me. As for Miss Nie, would you truly find happiness marrying someone who doesn’t love you?"
Miss Gu stating that Tang Yuxiu doesn’t love her!
This was Nie Rong’s deepest pain!
The hand on her knee tightened completely; Miss Gu’s words struck her right in the heart!
How detestable!
On what basis can she be so sure that Tang Yuxiu is genuine towards her? On what basis does she assert that Tang Yuxiu doesn’t love her!
What makes her qualified!
Nie Rong secretly took a deep breath, lifting her chin, her high and mighty noblewoman posture evident.
"Is Miss Gu so sure? What if I say that Yu Xiu is merely playing around with you, and that the person he truly likes is me? Would you believe it?"
"It’s not about believing or not; I only listen to what Tang Yuxiu says. If he tells me he doesn’t love me, I would walk away immediately, not clinging to him. But if he insists on being with me, then sorry, no one can separate us. If Miss Nie wants to tell me to leave him, then please go find Tang Yuxiu and have him tell me to leave."
Gu Yan knew very well that her relationship with Tang Yuxiu was not stable, and there was a chasm they had yet to cross. She always treaded carefully, ignoring others’ words. Even when her heart wavered, she insisted on going back to face Tang Yuxiu and clear things up.
Nie Rong’s anger rose in her heart. Why could she so confidently believe that Tang Yuxiu wouldn’t leave her!
Where did she get such confidence!
Nie Rong would never know that Gu Yan was shaken and afraid because of her words. But Gu Yan still had her rationality; she understood that trust was crucial when two people were together. Even when facing problems, the best way was for the two to be honest with each other.
"Miss Gu, does it mean you won’t listen no matter what I say?"
"Sorry, I did listen, but whether I took it to heart is my own business."
Nie Rong suddenly smiled, and Gu Yan felt a malicious intent.
"Miss Gu is so confident. I really admire that, but Yu Xiu is a child of the aristocracy. Don’t be fooled by his serious demeanor; he has his flaws. Do you know what he does when you’re not watching?"
"What does Miss Nie mean?"
"I really don’t want to clarify, for fear of hurting Miss Gu. I can only tell you, the person in his heart is me. To save you from future hurts, my goal is still the same. I hope Miss Gu takes the initiative to leave Yu Xiu."
"Then I say the same thing: let Tang Yuxiu tell me himself. Moreover, if Miss Nie is so confident that Tang Yuxiu’s heart belongs to you, why did you need to invite me out?"
It’s those who lack confidence who are jittery about showing off to a rival in love.
Nie Rong was extremely angry, but on the surface, she smiled, "Fine, since Miss Gu really won’t listen, I’ll kindly give you a hint. You can go back and ask Yu Xiu about the night of his promotion party, the same night Uncle Tang announced our engagement. Where was Yu Xiu?"
Gu Yan’s hand under the table clenched tightly, not relaxing for a long time, her body slightly trembling.
She remembered that night very clearly, she fell asleep groggily in the early morning, and Tang Yuxiu didn’t return the whole night.
Later, she questioned Tang Yuxiu about where he went and what he did that night. His hesitation was evident in her eyes.
At that moment, she was almost certain that Tang Yuxiu was with Nie Rong. A single man and woman, deep into the night, never returning, what else could they have done?
Tang Yuxiu had a cleanliness obsession, generally not allowing people to get close. Yet he spent a whole night with Nie Rong; she didn’t need to think to know what Nie Rong meant to him.
She just selectively forgot, not wanting to dwell on that night’s incident.
After all, she was also afraid.
Afraid that all her feelings would come to nothing, yet she cherished the days she spent with Tang Yuxiu now.
Nie Rong was very satisfied, finally seeing a trace of hesitation and hurt in Gu Yan’s eyes.
But she was also unwilling.
Since Gu Yan knew that Tang Yuxiu didn’t come home that night, back then, they were already together!
Yet every time they met, Tang Yuxiu would say she wasn’t someone important.
Oddly enough, after that day, Tang Yuxiu even openly clashed with Mr. Tang, insisting on breaking off the engagement and refusing to marry her.
Later she had people follow Gu Yan, and almost every time she was with Tang Yuxiu.
Nie Rong firmly believed that Tang Yuxiu was determined to break off the engagement for Gu Yan, even going against Mr. Tang!
What gave Gu Yan the right? What qualified her? What was so good about her!
Nie Rong was unwilling and jealous, so she found Gu Yan today.
Since it’s hard to speak with Tang Yuxiu, let Gu Yan know her difficulties and leave voluntarily!
But this woman looked so confident about her relationship with Tang Yuxiu.
Still, wasn’t she defeated by just one word of hers?
If she truly liked Tang Yuxiu, such words would have been enough to make her suspicious and heartbroken.
"Miss Gu, I understand Yu Xiu. In that circle, who doesn’t have a few women? As long as he doesn’t cheat after we marry, I won’t care, he can have his fun before marriage."
Gu Yan sneered internally at the supposed magnanimity.
"I think Miss Nie spoke too soon. Tang Yuxiu said he wouldn’t marry you. Although I don’t know what he’s thinking, he has always kept his word, even if he’s just momentarily interested in me, it still doesn’t mean he’ll marry you."
If you want to make me sad, how can I let you feel comfortable!