AWB Chapter 222 Apology
Chapter 222 Apology
Chapter 222 Apology
Tears welled up in Li Yan's eyes, a testament to the grievances and heartache she felt after being hurt by Gu Tingyu.
She said with great distress, "How did you become like this? You weren't like this before. It's all because of that Xu Rou, who has you completely bewitched!"
A glint of disgust flashed in Li Yan's eyes. When she mentioned Xu Rou, it was as if she had mentioned something filthy.
Gu Tingyu felt a surge of panic upon hearing Xu Rou's name.
In an instant, he was caught in a deep internal struggle.
Gu Tingyu cherished the kindness Li Yan had shown him since she appeared in his life; those warm memories flickered in his heart like scattered candlelight.
However, he was also dissatisfied with Li Yan's attitude towards Xu Rou, and kept telling himself that Xu Rou was a good girl and she shouldn't be treated like this.
At the same time, Gu Tingyu himself couldn't distinguish what kind of feelings he had for Xu Rou—was it love, or just pity?
This conflicting emotion lingered in his heart, making his expression extremely complicated.
Duan Yujing watched as Gu Tingyu's brows furrowed tightly, his eyes sometimes filled with confusion and sometimes with determination, his hands unconsciously clenching and unclenching.
Then, Duan Yujing glanced at Li Yan again. The strange reactions of the two aroused his curiosity, but he did not ask directly.
Gu Tingyu noticed that Li Yan was angry, looked at Duan Yujing, and said reluctantly, "I'm sorry, I was wrong just now."
Li Yan glanced at Gu Tingyu, who was finally willing to apologize, and her expression softened a bit.
In another corner of the venue, Xu Rou stood behind Zhou Zeran, her heart pounding like a caged bird, both nervous and afraid.
She disliked Zhou Zeran's cold attitude towards her, and with a hint of pleading in her eyes, she cautiously tugged at his sleeve: "Zeran..."
Xu Rou's voice was very soft, so soft that it was almost drowned out by the surrounding noise.
Zhou Zeran turned around when he heard the sound.
His face was expressionless, his eyes as cold as a deep pool: "What are you still standing here for?"
Zhou Zeran's voice was flat and unremarkable, as if he were talking to a stranger.
Xu Rou bit her lip and mustered her courage to say, "Zeran, please let me explain, okay? Xiao Yu and I really have nothing to do with each other. He didn't tell me you were here. I was also very surprised to meet you here today."
Zhou Zeran sneered: "Oh? Is that so? What does that have to do with me?"
His eyes narrowed slightly, as if he were scrutinizing Xu Rou.
Xu Rou's face flushed red, and she said anxiously, "Zeran, you have to believe me. We've been friends for so many years, and now we're together. Don't you know me?"
Looking at Xu Rou's anxious expression, Zhou Zeran felt a complex mix of emotions.
He pretended not to care, but he harbored resentment towards Xu Rou in his heart.
He felt that Xu Rou was always being ambiguous with other men in front of him, which made him lose face: "Hmph, friends? You still know we're friends?"
Zhou Zeran's tone carried a hint of sarcasm.
Xu Rou's eyes welled up with tears, and she said aggrievedly, "Zeran, how could you say that? I really care about our relationship."
Zhou Zeran was silent for a moment, then changed his tone and said, "Since you put it that way, I'll believe you. However, there's a Mr. Zhang at the auction today. He's a very important person, and I want to curry favor with him. I know that Gu Tingyu has connections with artists under Mr. Zhang's Tianyu Media. Could you help me make a connection?"
Xu Rou was taken aback when she heard this.