A secret tryst? Her brotherly love triangle backfired.

Chapter 74 They've already started dating?
Fu Jingbai felt a sudden surge of irritation. He looked away, took out his phone, and wondered if he should ask Jiang Yanzhi if he knew about Tang Wanwan's trip to the countryside for research.

He suspected that she had come without telling her best friend.

Otherwise, given Jiang Yanzhi's infatuation, would he allow his ex-boyfriend to accompany his girlfriend on her trip to the countryside for a few days?

But when he looked at Shen Xianyu in the passenger seat, who had come back to life from a zombie-like state after Tang Wanwan got in the car, he hesitated.

Hesitating for a moment, the car got onto the national highway leading to the countryside.

Gu Yunyi, who was driving in front, started to speak.

He glanced at the two girls holding hands in the back seat through the rearview mirror and asked with a smile, "You two seem to get along quite well, are you classmates?"

He has a good appearance and always has a smile on his face, making him seem much better-tempered than Fu Jingbai.

He perfectly embodies the image of a well-bred young nobleman who deeply respects women.

Just like Tang Wanwan the first time, Qian Qinglei had a good impression of Gu Yunyi and quickly opened up about him.

I chatted with my new friends about many interesting things.

Gu Yunyi seemed very curious after hearing that they had known each other since childhood and had attended the same schools from elementary to high school.

When asked about their high school life, it turned out that Shen Xianyu had also attended high school there for a year.

It came up without me even realizing it.

Tang Wanwan listened for a while, then fell silent.

She opened the car window, crossed her arms on the window, and rested her chin on it, ignoring the summer sun. Her long hair was blown by the wind, revealing her plain face.

Gu Yunyi, who was driving, was holding the steering wheel with one hand and knocking on the car window with the other. "Aren't you afraid of the heat?"

Tang Wanwan turned her head to look at him and said, "I get carsick."

So, on smooth roads it's fine, but on bumpy narrow roads, she'll open the window whenever possible.

The natural breeze blowing outside the window is much more comfortable than the air conditioning inside the car.

Gu Yunyi said "oh," then pulled out a bottle from somewhere and handed it to someone behind him, "Want something to eat?"

It's tangerine peel.

Tang Wanwan took it, first stuffing a piece into Qian Qinglei's mouth, then stuffing it into her own.

The strong sourness dispelled the tightness in her throat.

It instantly lifted my spirits.

She squinted at the sour taste and asked curiously, "You always keep this in your car?"

Gu Yunyi laughed, "It's refreshing."

He doesn't like smoking in the car.

Seeing that Tang Wanwan was about to close the window, he said, "If you like opening the window, then leave it open. At least the air will be fresher."

Upon hearing this, Tang Wanwan immediately stopped what she was doing.

That's right, there were five people in the car.

It may be hot with the windows open, but at least the air is fresher.

There were five cars in total. Fu Mingjun's car led the way, followed by Xu Yang's car, and their car followed at the very back.

After leaving the wide city avenue, the scenery on both sides soon changed from towering buildings to flat fields.

Every now and then, you can see the mountains.

The wind blowing in from the window was also a bit cooler.

Along the way, Tang Wanwan stuffed a few more pieces of dried tangerine peel into her mouth. Shen Xianyu, who had been watching her closely, spoke up, "Don't overdo it. Eating too much dried tangerine peel can upset your qi and cause internal heat."

There was a moment of silence inside the car.

Fu Jingbai took a deep breath, but still couldn't help it, "Are you addicted to being a simp?"

That's a really harsh thing to say.

Tang Wanwan got carried away and threw the jar of dried tangerine peel in her hand at him, retorting sarcastically, "Can't you speak properly?"

Fu Jingbai caught it with her hand and sneered, "What? You've got a new girl but you still don't forget to protect the sycophant next to you?"

"No, I meant Lao Fu,"

Gu Yunyi interjected, "When you talk to a girl, you should have some manners."

Fu Jingbai was taken aback, then frowned at him, "You're taking her side?"

“What kind of help is this?” Gu Yunyi said, “She and Yan Zhi are truly in love, not the kind of girl you’re thinking of.”

Fu Jingbai: "..." Tang Wanwan: "..."

Shen Xianyu: "..."

Qian Qinglei: "..."

Inside the car, silence returned.

The expressions on their faces varied.

After a long while, Fu Jingbai finally spoke.

His tone was complicated, "True love?"

“Of course,” Gu Yunyi glanced at Shen Xianyu and said, “I also misunderstood her that day. Later I found out that she and Yan Zhi were really in love. Xianyu herself didn’t say anything, so you should stop being so indignant.”

Fu Jingbai was starting to suspect that one of his brothers had also been cursed.

So it turns out he's the only bad guy.

Everyone else thinks that this girl's act of cheating on two brothers... is true love?

Ok.

Fu Jingbai thought about it seriously.

These two were instantly smitten, and they were together in just one day... It really could be true love.

—But even if it's true love, that behavior is still shameful!
At this moment, Young Master Fu firmly believes that both betraying one's partner and having an affair are shameful acts.

However, after Gu Yunyi uttered his theory of 'true love,' his mouth finally quieted down a bit.

The journey went smoothly, and around 12:00, the convoy stopped at a hotel in the county town.

it's time for lunch.

As soon as she got out of the car, Tang Wanwan called home to let them know that she would be away for a few days.

I had just hung up the phone when another text message came in.

It was sent by Jiang Yanzhi, asking if I had eaten yet.

Just then, all the dishes were served. Tang Wanwan entered the private room, took her seat, casually replied to a message, then silenced her phone and tossed it into her bag.

After finishing our meal and tidying up a bit, we continued our journey.

They were going to an ancient town that had not yet been commercially developed, a place far from human habitation, and it was bound to be very remote.

We enjoyed the scenery along the way until evening before finally arriving at our destination.

The town is indeed quaint and rustic.

A small bridge spans a flowing stream, willow branches sway gently in the breeze, and bathed in the glow of the setting sun, creating a serene and beautiful scene.

The air was fresh, and local residents gathered in twos and threes to chat while busy with their own tasks.

This is a beautiful view that you can't find in the bustling city.

The other people in the group, who often travel around, probably saw quite a few.

But for Tang Wanwan, a girl who rarely went out, this was truly the first time she had ever seen a scene that should only exist in ancient poems.

She gazed at the red bricks and green tiles bathed in the setting sun, her eyes wide with amazement. "I really want to paint it."

Beside him, Shen Xianyu asked, "Did you bring any tools?"

Tang Wanwan replied regretfully, "No."

She made the decision to set off on short notice and never thought about putting any effort into painting.

Shen Xianyu glanced at the sky and said, "Tomorrow, it's dark now. I'll have someone deliver one tonight."

Behind them, Fu Jingbai's expression changed repeatedly as she watched them chat so naturally. She wanted to say something, but ultimately remained silent.

Qian Qinglei couldn't help but laugh when she saw his chameleon-like expression.

Just then, Xu Yang came looking for her, and she quickly ran over and took his arm.

Xu Yang reached out and put his arm around her. "So happy?"

"I'm so happy!"

As the sun set, Qian Qinglei was embraced by her boyfriend, her eyes crinkling with laughter. "I'm so happy, you have no idea how funny I am."

Knowing she was laughing at her, Fu Jingbai stared at her for a while, then suddenly asked Tang Wanwan, "Didn't you both just graduate from high school? You're already dating?"

(End of this chapter)