I'm in Love Apartment, and the system is making me cultivate immortality.

Chapter 330 The real and fake Xiaoxian's troubles shift eastward, Ziqiao must clear his name!
Facing Zhang Wei, who was new to the area.

Meijia and Lin Wanyu only glanced at him twice before losing interest.

Meijia is a typical looks-obsessed person and has no interest in Zhang Wei.

Lin Wanyu wasn't obsessed with looks and was fairly enthusiastic, but they only chatted politely for a couple of minutes.

The two women continued their discussion of the fashion magazine content.

Zhang Wei seemed a little embarrassed and sat stiffly in the chair.

"I'm sorry," Gu Yifan said.

Zhang Wei gave a simple, honest smile. "It's okay, I'm used to it."

Zhang Wei was self-aware enough to know that it was understandable that these two beautiful women, one tall and one short, weren't interested in him.

If they treated him differently and were overly enthusiastic, that would be suspicious.

It's definitely not because he's interested in anyone else; he doesn't have any money either, so he'll probably have to resort to kidney-cutting.

"What would you like to drink? It's on me. Consider it a thank you for borrowing your hairdryer," Gu Yifan said to the bartender.

Miss Lin, standing nearby, curiously pricked up her ears. "What hair dryer?"

"It's okay, a glass of ice water will do. I've been walking for too long and I'm a little hot," Zhang Wei quickly said.

"Then, two glasses of chilled orange juice, please," Gu Yifan said with a smile, turning to the bartender.

Wait for the bartender to nod and leave.

Zhang Wei became even more enthusiastic towards Gu Yifan, scratching the back of his neck with an awkward smile.

"How could I possibly accept that? Our dean always taught me that helping others should not be done in the name of reward."

"I disagree with that statement," Gu Yifan shook his head.

Zhang Wei was stunned: "Huh?"

Gu Yifan explained with a smile, "It's only right that others should be grateful for helping you."

Confucius also said that if noble people give up gratitude, ordinary people will give up doing good deeds due to economic pressure, leading to everyone becoming indifferent.

"So you helped me, and I will repay you, which will promote a positive cycle in society."

Without a reward, there is naturally no motivation, and one will begin to weigh the pros and cons.

Zhang Wei was taken aback, then nodded after deep thought, his previously tense shoulders relaxing a bit.

"That makes sense, but I still have to thank you for the orange juice."

As he spoke, the bartender came over and placed chilled orange juice in front of the two of them.

Zhang Wei couldn't wait any longer. He picked up the cup covered in frost and gulped down most of it.

"call"

It seems Zhang Wei was indeed thirsty. Being frugal to the point of being stingy, he certainly wouldn't buy a drink.

Gu Yifan picked up his cup, took a sip through the straw, and then asked, "Zhang Wei, are you from Shanghai?"

“Oh, I’m an orphan,” Zhang Wei explained, his expression frank.

"Are you an orphan?" Lin Wanyu, who was reading a magazine but also paying attention to the conversation between the two, asked curiously.

“Yes.” Zhang Wei nodded. “I grew up in an orphanage.”

“I also know a girl who is an orphan,” Gu Yifan said with a smile. “A great lawyer who came from an orphanage, Wei Ge, you are very inspiring.”

"Ugh," Zhang Wei said shyly, "After all, I can only rely on myself."

Lin Wanyu nodded with admiration, "So, Zhang Wei, what exactly do you do at the law firm?"

"Well, this..." Zhang Wei's smile froze. "To be honest, I'm currently taking the bar exam and doing some clerical work and assistant work at a law firm."

Lin Wanyu seemed to understand but not quite, "So that's an assistant, that's very impressive. My dad's assistants are all very capable."

Gu Yifan suppressed a laugh. What kind of clerical assistant was this? It was clearly someone who burned CDs.

However, it's understandable that Zhang Wei cares about saving face.

Gu Yifan steered the conversation back on track, "Zhang Wei, you said you're getting married. Has the wedding venue been booked yet?"

"Not yet." Zhang Wei shook his head.

Gu Yifan nodded, "That's good."

Zhang Wei: "???"

Seeing this, Gu Yifan quickly explained, "What I mean is, I know the front desk manager of that hotel, maybe I can get you a discount."

Zhang Wei then realized what was happening and waved his hand gratefully, saying that it wasn't necessary.

Gu Yifan's enthusiasm made him a little embarrassed, and he then explained.

The five-star hotel last time was too expensive. Although his future father-in-law said that Zhang Wei didn't need to pay, he still wanted to save some money.

His fiancée, Xiaoli, said the same thing.

"Then she will definitely be a good wife and a good mother," Miss Lin praised with a smile.

“I think so too,” Zhang Wei said with a happy expression.

Although it seems that Zhang Wei still has a long way to go before becoming a 'successful lawyer'.

However, one should start a family first, then build a career.

At least he has a virtuous wife.

Gu Yifan's expression was a bit strange. Could Wan Yu's move be considered a reverse jinx?

Actually, Xiaoli wasn't complaining about the price; she was just stalling for time.

But Gu Yifan couldn't remind Zhang Wei either.

To put it simply, your fiancée is very likely having an affair. She doesn't love you, and she even ran away from your wedding.

Even Zhang Wei, with his good temper, would eventually lose his temper.

No rush. Since the wedding venue hasn't been decided yet, it probably won't be held this year. There's still time.

Thinking about it, Gu Yifan smiled and agreed, "I really envy you, Zhang Wei, you're so young and you're about to get married."

Zhang Wei was taken aback. "Do you know how old I am?"

"Ahem, I was saying you look very young," Gu Yifan added awkwardly.

Zhang Wei immediately beamed with joy, "Right? Everyone says that, but I'm already twenty-five. The other children from the orphanage are already old enough to run errands."

At this moment, Meijia, who was standing to the side, objected, "He's only twenty-five. He's so young. How can he be entering the grave of marriage?"

“Meijia.” Lin Wanyu immediately tugged at Meijia’s arm.

Gu Yifan hadn't expected Meijia to pull this stunt.

That's a bit impolite.

But then Meijia's beautiful eyes gradually filled with tears, and she let out a wail, burying her face in her arms.

"I'm already 26 and I still don't have a boyfriend. I've said it before, but I also want to wear a wedding dress and be a bride."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wei, who had been somewhat embarrassed, relaxed and sincerely said, "I also hope that you, Meijia, can find a suitable partner soon."

"I hope so," Mika said dejectedly, pouting as she raised her head.

Just then, a sound came from the side.

"What are you guys talking about? Why don't you join in and make it more lively?"

Gu Yifan turned around to look.

Yifei, Yumo, and Xiaobo walked over together.

Xiao Bo was smiling as she looked at everyone; her low-cut white shirt and the beautiful scenery were truly stunning.

Even Zhang Wei, who was sitting down, was stunned when he turned his head and almost fell off his chair.

Beside her, Ms. Hu's face was somewhat gloomy.

This Xiao Bo said he finally got to come out and wanted to see some handsome guys to feast his eyes on.

Even though she reminded Xiaobo several times that the handsome guy had a girlfriend, Xiaobo didn't take it seriously.

She just looks at it, she doesn't do anything.

Left with no other option, Ms. Hu, who valued her reputation, couldn't bring herself to directly confront them, so she had no choice but to follow them over.

"It's true what they say, pregnancy makes you stupid for three years," Ms. Hu muttered through gritted teeth.

Qin Yumo secretly chuckled as he watched Yifei's frustrated and angry expression, yet forced to suppress it.

She didn't know why Yifei and Wanyu were so on edge.

"Yifei, Wanyu: Of course you don't understand how painful it is to have an average figure!!!"

Although Xiao Bo's behavior was a bit annoying, Miss Qin didn't think Gu Yifan would be interested in Xiao Bo.

Otherwise, Gu Yifan could have taken advantage of her being drunk to have something happen between them, or even taken advantage of her, but he didn't cross any lines.

Miss Qin trusts Gu Yifan's character completely; his only flaw is that he's a bit of a womanizer.
But you can't blame him for that; it was their initiative.

This is perhaps a case of beauty being in the eye of the beholder; whatever the person you like does seems good.

Miss Qin also found a suitable reason.

Richard had a child, was having an affair, and kept it a secret from her.

Gu Yifan's relationship with Wanyu and Yifei was a free choice, and they openly acknowledged it.

Even if it goes against worldly standards, what's wrong with them as long as they truly love each other?

Yes, it is like that.

Don’t reach out to hit the smiling person.

Xiao Bo came over to say hello.

Zhang Wei snapped out of his dizziness and quickly looked away, saying, "Hello, hello."

Xiao Bo's gaze fell on Zhang Wei, noticing that Zhang Wei's still somewhat immature face was flushed.

This little man is quite interesting. "Are you one of their friends too?" Xiao Bo asked curiously.

“Oh, I know Brother Gu,” Zhang Wei explained.

"That's a coincidence," Xiao Bo said with a smile.

Zhang Wei didn't know what was so special about it; all he knew was that the large expanse of fair skin in front of him made him unsure where to put his eyes, hands, and feet.

Lin Wanyu was surprised that Xiao Bo would come looking for her. She pulled Hu Yifei aside and asked quietly.

"Sister Yifei, what's going on? Why did she come here?"

"Heh, you're missing men, aren't you?" Ms. Hu's tone turned unfriendly as she became unhappy.

"How can this be!" Miss Lin was unhappy. She missed her man, so she came to see him?
Unfortunately, Miss Lin is thin-skinned and, like Hu Yifei, doesn't want to directly turn against him, since she hasn't done anything wrong.

Lin Wanyu watched Xiaobo chatting with Zhang Wei and suddenly thought of something.

With a quick glance, he whispered a few words to Hu Yifei.

"That's a great idea!" Hu Yifei's eyes lit up, and she immediately exclaimed with delight, "Wanyu, your little brain is so clever and quick-witted!"

Lin Wanyu also thought her idea of ​​shifting the blame eastward was brilliant, and said with a smile.

"Isn't Ziqiao known for being able to handle anyone from forty-year-old mature women to twenty-year-old girls? Let him take care of this Xiaobo!"

Hu Yifei clapped her hands. "I'm going to find him now."

Qin Yumo glanced at Yifei's hurried departure without showing any emotion, a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

What were they whispering about?
What's a good method?
"I never imagined you were an orphan."

Xiao Bo noticed that Gu Yifan wasn't paying much attention to him, so he focused his attention on Zhang Wei.

Upon learning that Zhang Wei was an orphan, Xiao Bo, a single mother who had just had a child, was overwhelmed with maternal love as she thought of her own baby.

Zhang Wei blushed and leaned back, completely taken aback by the unexpected sight.

He had no choice but to repeatedly look at Gu Yifan for help.

Because Miss Lin was beside him, with her small hand constantly on her waist, Gu Yifan had no choice but to pretend not to see her.

Sorry, Viagra, you can take over for now.

On the other side, Hu Yifei found Lu Ziqiao playing billiards with Guan Gu and Zhanbo.

"Ziqiao, come here, I need to talk to you about something."

"Wait a minute, my touch is really good right now," Ziqiao said without looking up.

Ms. Hu's face darkened. "I'll give you three numbers!"

"What's wrong with my sister?" Zhanbo asked curiously.

"It's none of your business." Hu Yifei didn't want to tell her younger brother that she wanted Ziqiao to seduce, oops, flirt with her old classmate.

"Oh." Zhanbo slunk away. His older sister seemed to be in a bad mood again, so he decided to stay away to avoid getting caught in the crossfire.

Seeing that Lu Ziqiao didn't take it seriously and was still preparing to shoot, a cold glint flashed in Ms. Hu's eyes.

"Hey!"

Lu Ziqiao was caught off guard and knocked the white ball away. Yifei grabbed his ear and pulled him aside.

"Oops, what's wrong? I said wait a minute."

Seeing Ms. Hu's unfriendly expression, Ziqiao silently withdrew his impatient complaints and asked helplessly, "What is it?"

"Go and strike up a conversation with Xiaobo for me," Hu Yifei said succinctly.

"Huh?" Lu Ziqiao's eyes widened in surprise. "Did I hear that right? You want me to go and chat up your classmate? You told me to get lost yesterday."

"Yesterday is yesterday, just tell me if you're going or not," Ms. Hu said awkwardly, trying to justify herself.

“No.” Lu Ziqiao shook his head decisively. “You think I’ll just go because you tell me to? I, Lu Xiaobu, have no pride.”

With that, Lu Ziqiao turned around, "If there's nothing else, I'll continue playing pool. Ouch!"

Ms. Hu then grabbed Lü Ziqiao by the ear and dragged him back.

The clay figurine still has some anger.

Unfortunately, Lu Ziqiao had no temper with Hu Yifei, because she was Dongfang Bubai, who had unparalleled martial arts skills.

"Sister, I call you sister. Let go, let go," Lu Ziqiao begged for mercy.

"Are you going or not?" Ms. Hu asked again.

Lu Ziqiao, feeling humiliated, rubbed his ears plaintively, "Guan Gu, you play for me, we'll definitely win this round. If we lose, you..."

"Seppuku! Don't worry, Ziqiao." Guan Gu, who had been itching to do it, immediately took Ziqiao's place.

The two walked to the side.

Seeing Yifei's unpleasant expression, Lu Ziqiao asked curiously, "What did Xiao Bo do to offend you?"

"She didn't offend me, she offended Wanyu."

"Oh, I see, Wanyu is jealous." Lu Ziqiao said with a grin, then looked at Hu Yifei, his eyes darting around, "Then why isn't she looking for me?"

"Why do you care so much!" Hu Yifei waved her fist. "Are you going or not?"

“Okay, okay.” Lu Ziqiao suddenly blurted out, a knowing look on his face.

"You're jealous too, aren't you?"

Ms. Hu froze, and quickly denied it, saying, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

But the hint of panic that flashed in her eyes did not escape Lu Ziqiao's notice.

"With my undefeated record in the dating scene for twenty years, Yifei must be feeling insecure!"

"Tsk, I think I've discovered something incredible. Yifei, you didn't want Wanyu to find out you were spying on your best friend's boyfriend, did you? Hehehe!"

Lu Ziqiao narrowed his eyes, sensing something was amiss. After thinking for a moment, he said, "But I still can't agree to that."

"Why?" Hu Yifei frowned. "Are you doing this on purpose?"

"Of course!"

Lu Ziqiao paused for a second, and before Yi Fei could flare up in anger, he said, "...No!"

As he spoke, Lü Ziqiao straightened his clothes. "I have two reasons for refusing. First, you don't allow me to pick up girls, especially in bars. Second, I don't pick up married women or single mothers with children."

"Oh, when did you become so principled?" Hu Yifei looked at Lu Ziqiao suspiciously.

"I have always been a person of principle," Lu Ziqiao said righteously.

"Pfft." Hu Yifei laughed. "You? You have principles, hahaha."

Lu Ziqiao's face darkened. "Is that not allowed? Otherwise, you should find another job!"

"Hey, hey, I wasn't joking." Hu Yifei knew that she needed Ziqiao's help now, so she had no choice but to show weakness.

"Please help me out. Consider it a favor that Wanyu and I owe you. You don't need to do anything. Just divert Xiaobo's attention and make sure she doesn't show up again!"

“This isn’t difficult.” Lu Ziqiao tilted his head and thought for a moment.

Facing Ms. Hu's expectant gaze, he added, "But what's the benefit? Yifei, you've disciplined me so many times, and now you're asking me for help, and you still have this attitude."

"This is a difficult situation for me."

Hu Yifei knew that Lu Ziqiao would take advantage of the situation and say, "Here's two hundred yuan, is that enough? Don't be too greedy!"

"No, I don't want money." Lu Ziqiao shook his head solemnly, still with a compassionate expression.

"Then what do you want?" Hu Yifei narrowed her eyes. If Lu Ziqiao dared to make any unreasonable demands, he could expect to spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair.

Lu Ziqiao shuddered, sensing a murderous aura.

"Hiss, Yifei is such a tigress, Yifan, you have some rather unusual tastes."

"What I mean is, you don't respect me! I demand respect. I demand respect for my right to live with dignity in my apartment!"

Lu Ziqiao didn't keep them in suspense any longer and quickly said...

"Speak like a human being," Hu Yifei asked again, suppressing her dwindling patience.

"You can't discriminate against me anymore, you can't keep bringing up my personal issues, and you can't label me a scumbag!" Lu Ziqiao said in one breath.

Last time, when everyone judged his crimes, Lü Ziqiao was sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve, but he was definitely not satisfied.

He didn't really cheat Guan Gu. Although he used the "power pills" to swindle people, Lu Ziqiao swore he never cheated his friends.

Therefore, those unfounded accusations against him, and Ziqiao's attempt to clear his name, are baseless and unsubstantiated!
He is equal to everyone else and enjoys all the rights of an apartment resident.

"It's not like we discriminate against you." Hu Yifei pouted. Gu Yifan had privately advised her not to look at Ziqiao with prejudice, as he wasn't a bad guy at heart.

Of course, we can't trust this kid too much, otherwise Lu Ziqiao will definitely cause some trouble.

"Alright, let's leave it at that, no one's going to bring it up again. But you'd better not cheat decent women or swindle money from anyone, or else..."

Hu Yifei knew it was impossible to stop Lu Ziqiao from chasing girls, so she could only try to reduce the chances of innocent people being harmed.

"Don't worry." Lu Ziqiao nodded immediately, saying with an air of self-assurance, "Then shouldn't we post a notice on the apartment's bulletin board and apologize for the previous discrimination against me on the Love Apartment forum, Weibo, and QQ Space?"

Before Lu Ziqiao could finish his long speech...

"Should I give you a vindication rally?" Hu Yifei gritted her teeth.

Seeing this, Lu Ziqiao's momentum immediately weakened. "That won't be necessary. Then, let's keep everything simple."

"Then it's a deal." Hu Yifei nodded. "Find an opportunity to lure Xiaobo away, understand?"

"You can rest assured that I can handle things well." Lu Ziqiao patted his chest loudly.

Just as Hu Yifei nodded in satisfaction and prepared to charge back,

"Hey Yifei, do you still remember the two hundred yuan you mentioned earlier?"

"It's not that I want money, it's just that I don't have the funds. I don't even have enough money to buy someone a cup of milk tea."

"Success is the only option; failure is not an option, do you hear me!"

"Don't worry, it's covered!"

Thus, the controversy surrounding Zi Qiao's trial came to an end.

(End of this chapter)