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

Chapter 376 Teacher Zeng is my brother, like a sworn brother. How could I possibly spy on his girlfriend?

As expected!
During meals, Ziqiao often found excuses to drink with Teacher Zeng.

On the one hand, Ziqiao deliberately chose the nicest words to praise Zeng Xiaoxian.

Teacher Zeng is too proud to admit it.

After being showered with praise by Ziqiao, he became so flattered that he naturally didn't realize that Ziqiao was trying to get him drunk.

On the other hand, Ziqiao didn't just drink with Teacher Zeng alone. He would drink with Teacher Zeng once, and then find an excuse to raise a glass with everyone again, making it even harder to be noticed.

Of course, none of this escaped Gu Yifan's discerning eye.

That kid Ziqiao is definitely up to something.

Gu Yifan held back for the time being, preparing to catch him red-handed so that Ziqiao wouldn't be able to deny it!

But unexpectedly, Mika also got involved.
After dinner, I tidied up the living room.

Sally prepared to leave, saying, "I had a very pleasant chat tonight, so I'll be going now."

But Ziqiao and Meijia held them back, constantly persuading them with phrases like, "You've come all this way, so of course you should have a great time!"

"Selena, why are you leaving after only a short while? We haven't chatted enough yet. Let's go down to the bar and sit for a while longer," Mika tried her best to dissuade her, her big eyes pleading and looking pitiful.

"But."

"How about I treat you to a drink? I also have a lot of gossip about Teacher Zeng that I can tell you."

"Okay then." Sally looked troubled, but after Mika kept persuading her, she reluctantly agreed to go downstairs to the bar again.

“However, I have a meeting at 10:30 tonight, so I can’t play for too long,” Sally said apologetically.

"Oh, it's okay, it won't be too late, I promise!" Mika's expression froze, clearly not understanding what Miding meant, but she still waved her hand and said.

Sally could tell that Mika hadn't understood, so she smiled slightly and said nothing.

She turned around to take care of Zeng Xiaoxian, who was feeling a bit dizzy.

Meijia then quietly turned her head and asked Ms. Hu.

"Yifei, what she's talking about is this Mi... Mi."

“It’s the meeting’s intention,” Miss Qin interjected.

"Oh! A meeting at 10 pm? Tch, urban white-collar workers!" Meijia exclaimed in surprise, feigning disdain as she curled her lip.

"Meijia, haven't you considered continuing your studies? If you really turn the board game store into a chain, the owner can't be a naive and innocent girl, can he?" Miss Lin helplessly advised Meijia.

She actually meant to say "nouveau riche," but felt it sounded a bit off, so she changed it.

Meijia, however, disagreed, clearly taking Wanyu's tactful words as a compliment.

"Oh, being a naive and innocent girl isn't so bad. Also, from now on, all my meetings must be in Chinese! I don't want any employees who mix in English!"

Everyone was trying to hold back their laughter.

"Besides, I know all twenty-four letters of the alphabet, but they don't know me!" Meijia pointed to her finger, feeling wronged. "I'm not smart to begin with, I'm not very bright."

Zhanbo tilted his head, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopped himself. "It's the twenty-six letters of the English alphabet, Meijia."

"Huh? Really? Not twenty-four? Oh well, these aren't important. I don't understand, but didn't they all help make the store's business successful?"

After saying that, Meijia skipped away nonchalantly.

Everyone was left looking at each other.

This might just be a case of fools having good luck.

The board game store business unexpectedly boomed starting last Christmas.

Business is booming, with turnover approaching its ideal level, and appointments are booked until mid-month.

Meijia, Yifei, and Yumo discussed it and decided that it would be a fool not to make money when there is opportunity.

They decided to quickly open two more branches near the university town. The locations have already been chosen, and they are just waiting to finalize the rent and start renovations.

Gu Yifan felt that the three of them were being a bit too radical.

However, Ms. Hu confidently stated that Gu Yifan did not need to invest any more money; she and Yu Mo could take the money, and Gu Yifan would also receive a share.

Once Hu Yifei has made up her mind, persuasion alone is useless.

Gu Yifan thought that opening two stores would only cost a small amount of money, so he didn't try to persuade him further.

Anyway, since it's located next to a university, even if business is bad, I won't lose much money.

Probably.
As everyone went downstairs.

Gu Yifan blocked Lü Ziqiao's path and dragged him into the grove.

Gu Yifan looked serious.

"What's wrong, Lao Gu? Just say what you want to say. I don't sell myself."

Seeing Gu Yifan's intense gaze, Lü Ziqiao tightened his coat warily and said...

"Don't worry, I'm not interested in men's bodies." Gu Yifan rolled his eyes and asked Ziqiao directly.

"Tell me, what kind of scheme are you plotting to keep getting Teacher Zeng drunk all night?"

Lu Ziqiao looked bewildered, pointed to himself, and said innocently, "I forced Teacher Zeng to do something? I didn't!"

Zi Qiao's acting is indeed very realistic; no wonder he can fool so many naive women. However, he's still a bit lacking when it comes to Gu Yifan.

"Don't play dumb. Teacher Zeng finally found a girlfriend. If you ruin it for him, believe me, he'll drag you down with him," Gu Yifan said calmly.

Ziqiao hesitated for a moment and didn't continue acting. "Hey, I'm doing this all for Teacher Zeng's own good."

"As expected, something's fishy. Tell me, what do you want?" Gu Yifan crossed his arms and asked Ziqiao seriously, glancing at him sideways.

Normally, Ziqiao is unreliable, but this time Gu Yifan has to keep an eye on him.

"It's nothing really." Seeing Gu Yifan's serious expression, Ziqiao scratched the back of his neck and said.

"I just want to see how Sally reacts when she sees Teacher Zeng drunk."

"This is also for Teacher Zeng's own good!"

"Bullshit, you're just looking for fun, building your happiness on other people's suffering." Gu Yifan rolled his eyes.

"You can't say that," Lu Ziqiao quickly denied, grinning mischievously. "What if, tonight, under the influence of alcohol, Teacher Zeng successfully becomes a real man?"

Gu Yifan couldn't understand why Lu Ziqiao was targeting Selena. "You wouldn't happen to be interested in Teacher Zeng's girlfriend, would you?"

"How could that be?" Lu Ziqiao denied it outright, but after thinking for a moment, he lowered his head and whispered.

"But actually, in my memory, there was also a woman who was equally gentle, intellectual and generous."

Do you think it's possible?

"That Sally actually had a history with me. I dumped her, but she still couldn't forget me. In the end, she simply got close to Teacher Zeng to get revenge on me?!"

Gu Yifan was almost amused by Zi Qiao's shamelessness, so he kicked Zi Qiao in the butt and shouted.

"Bullshit! Ziqiao, have you gone mad from drinking too much salt soda? You should see a psychiatrist."

Ziqiao quickly dodged.

"But my intuition tells me that Sally is too perfect. Why would a woman like that be interested in Teacher Zeng? There must be more to the story!"

"I did this not only to confirm my suspicions, but also for Teacher Zeng."

Ziqiao said confidently, "If Sally passes my test and stays with Teacher Zeng, it will prove that their feelings are genuine. Then I will definitely wish them well."

"It's their business, why should you be the one to test them? Don't meddle, okay?" Gu Yifan replied irritably.

Lu Ziqiao, however, grinned and said, "You can't say that. Yifan, aren't you curious? What if Teacher Zeng meets another Laura?"

"At first, Laura was perfect in Teacher Zeng's eyes, but who could have imagined that she would cheat on Teacher Zeng for so long? I have a feeling that this Sally will be related to Laura."

Seeing Gu Yifan's glare that seemed to say, "If you dare say you're like Laura, I'll kill you right now," Zi Qiao changed his mind.

"She and Laura are the same type of woman, with a strong desire for control, and are elite women. Teacher Zeng is definitely no match for her."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yifan paused, seemingly finding some merit in Ziqiao's analysis.

In just a few days, Teacher Zeng had completely fallen into Sally's gentle embrace and could not extricate himself, following Sally's every command.

Gu Yifan had no doubt that, after a while, Selena would know all of Teacher Zeng's bank card password and all his personal information.

"Who says that a strong woman and a weak man can't have a good outcome? Teacher Zeng has a gentle nature, so having a strong girlfriend would complement him."

Gu Yifan quickly broke free from Ziqiao's logical trap and frowned as he refuted her.

Upon seeing this, Lü Ziqiao quickly raised his hand and swore an oath.

"I promise I won't do anything out of line."

"Anyway, Teacher Zeng always has times when he drinks too much. If Sally can be ruthless enough to abandon Teacher Zeng this time, then the same thing will happen next time."

Even so, Gu Yifan still seriously rejected Ziqiao's plan.

"In the end, Ziqiao, you're just jealous because Teacher Zeng found a perfect girlfriend who is beautiful, talented, and gentle, while you don't!"

"I don't deny this."

Ziqiao, extremely narcissistic, straightened his collar, looking completely matter-of-fact and utterly shameless.

"This is also the biggest point of doubt!"

Gu Yifan's feet were itchy again, and he really wanted to use his toes to give Ziqiao's butt a good beating.

Ziqiao stepped back first, "Anyway, Teacher Zeng is pretty much done. Even if I don't do anything, I can still see how Sally will deal with a drunk Teacher Zeng!"

"Then what about Meijia?" Gu Yifan put the matter aside for the time being and asked Meijia why she was also fooling around with Ziqiao.

"Well," Lu Ziqiao's eyes darted around, "who knows? Maybe she feels the same way I do."

But actually.

Lu Ziqiao: The last Christmas rose bet didn't go anywhere, so this time the two of us are having another bet.

Let's bet on whether Sally is truly in love with Teacher Zeng!

The stakes are ten Tathagata Palm strikes!

Gu Yifan: I knew it!

"Hey, Lao Gu, believe me, Teacher Zeng is also my good buddy, how could I not want him to be well?"

Ziqiao looked sincere and raised his finger to swear.

Seeing that Ziqiao was trying to get away with it again, Gu Yifan thought for a moment and said, "I'll be keeping an eye on you, Ziqiao. You'd better be careful."

Lu Ziqiao's smile clearly betrayed a hint of guilt.

"Do not worry."

Seeing Ziqiao's nonchalant expression, Gu Yifan patted Ziqiao's shoulder and said calmly.

"I recently heard that there's a guy in the apartment building who's impersonating me, the producer of the card game 'Three Kingdoms Kill,' and going around swindling people, what do you think of that?"

Ziqiao's body trembled suddenly, his smug smile vanished instantly, and his expression became exaggerated, tinged with surprise.

"What?! How can there be such a shameless person?"

"Don't worry, Yifan, I'll definitely help you find that guy who stole your identity to pick up girls!"

"So it's not you, Ziqiao?" Gu Yifan's lips curled up.

“How could it be me?” Zi Qiao immediately shook his head. “You know I always use the identity of Xiao Bu when I’m out. This is too outrageous! This is the first time I’ve ever heard of this.”

"That's fine then." Gu Yifan nodded.

Ziqiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief, before he could say anything more.

Gu Yifan walked past Ziqiao, then suddenly stopped and calmly asked.

"By the way, I was just saying that someone stole my identity to swindle people."

"Ziqiao, how did you know it was used to pick up girls?"

Lu Ziqiao broke out in a cold sweat. "If he were a scammer, Yifan, you would have already called the police. So he must be trying to pick up girls."

Gu Yifan glanced at Zi Qiao, who was trying his best to argue, with amusement.

"Now that it's not you, I'm relieved."

"Otherwise, I really wouldn't know how to treat my good brother who is like a brother to me."

"Should we put aside our own family for the greater good? What do you think, Ziqiao?"

(End of this chapter)