It's just The Sims, how did it become my ideal love story?

Chapter 47 Toasting? (Seeking monthly votes~)

Gu Huai had no choice but to comply.

Seeing that her friend request had been accepted, Song Xiyu's smile finally relaxed a little.

"Remember to add a note for them this time, so you don't accidentally delete it again."

"Mmm, I'll remember this time."

Good heavens, even in an air-conditioned private room, Gu Huai was covered in sweat.

Just as Gu Huai finally breathed a sigh of relief, Jia He's voice came from the other end.

He stood up, holding a wine glass.

She turned to Gu Huai and said, "Oh dear, you two are toasting each other. Why are you two being so lovey-dovey? Exchanging pleasantries, huh?"

"Ha ha ha ha."

"I remember Lao Gu and Song Xiyu were quite close back in college, right? Is this a sign that they're rekindling their romance?"

Song Xiyu blushed shyly and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? We haven't seen each other for so long, what's wrong with exchanging a few words? Haven't you ever spoken to a girl before? You were just asking Xu Wenxi a lot of questions."

Gu Huai initially thought this kind of commotion was normal; people often engage in these inexplicable matchmaking attempts at large gatherings. This is also why many people say that class reunions provide opportunities for those who want to cheat.

When Gu Huai suddenly heard Song Xiyu mention the name Xu Wenxi, he felt something was off.

Subconsciously looking up, I saw Xu Wenxi frowning.

Clearly, she sensed the subtle hostility hidden beneath Song Xiyu's seemingly joking words.

How to put it... it's a subtle atmosphere among beautiful women, each believing themselves to be beautiful and charming, which leads to a desire to outdo the other. And in Song Xiyu's words just now, she clearly used Xu Wenxi as a negative example, though not explicitly.

However, how these two compete is none of my business.

Gu Huai simply picked up his wine glass, ready to join the crowd in clinking glasses.

But to his surprise, Jiahe laughed when he heard this and said, "That's different. I saw it. You two were whispering to each other. By the way, you haven't forgotten that Old Gu's goddess in college was Xu Wenxi!"

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Gu Huai put down his wine glass.

At that time, it seemed that no one had noticed that something was slowly changing.

They were simply laughing heartily, as if everyone at the party was a tool for the joke, a joke itself. Everyone can joke, and should be able to take a joke.

After all, they were old classmates, and they remembered those things from 'back then' very clearly.

But is that the truth?
"Hahaha, hey, don't tell me, I remember that too!"

"You were so brave back then! You were the first person to dare to directly ask for the beautiful Xu's contact information!"

"Putting everything else aside, I really admire Lao Gu's courage."

This is what Jah might want to see.

A casual, simple joke sparked a lively response. This doesn't prove how much Gu Huai generates buzz, but rather how good he is at creating a lively atmosphere, how shrewd he is, and how high his emotional intelligence is.

Xu Cheng sensed something was amiss. After all, over the years, he had come to know Gu Huai inside and out, and he understood some of the sensitive corners of this man's heart.

He might not refute even if he's offended, but that doesn't mean he won't get hurt if he doesn't speak up. He thinks he's still the same Gu Huai he used to be.

So he sensed something was wrong and tried to restrain Jah in advance.

"Alright, alright, let's stop talking about that and drink."

But Jahe seemed unsatisfied. It was as if the previous drinks had intoxicated him, making him feel invincible and that everything he said was perfect. "Oh, what's the big deal? It's been so long, who would care? Could it be that after all these years, he's still hopelessly infatuated?"

He looked at Gu Huai with a broad smile and a radiant glow.

Gu Huai also looked up at him, but there was no smile on Gu Huai's face, and he even put down his wine glass.

Jahe frowned, feigning displeasure. "Aren't we toasting? Why aren't you getting your glasses? You're the star of the day, are stars always invited? Hahahaha."

After saying that, he looked at the crowd around him and laughed, finding it amusing himself.

Some people were indeed laughing along, after all, that's what parties are all about, right? Even if someone tells a joke that's not funny, you still have to join in.

This is the moment when Xu Wenxi felt disappointed and bored.

What's so funny about this kind of joke? Even if it were a flirtation, or if he really had feelings for her, she'd encounter countless men like that in her life, so what's so special about it?

Moreover, she had a good impression of Gu Huai when they met at the washbasin before, but now he has become a laughing stock for them, just like a toy, which is not funny at all.

She vaguely remembered what this man was like in college: unremarkable, not particularly special. Ordinary clothes, ordinary looks, hanging out with other guys, but not the leader, mostly just someone to be teased and joked about.

As for that time when he tried to strike up a conversation with her, she could tell at a glance that he was embarrassed and not sincere.

However, to put it simply, her initial emotion wasn't dislike, but rather a subtle sense of sympathy. Seeing this scene now undoubtedly confirmed her suspicions.

And Jah was still there, babbling on and on.

"How about I give you another chance? You can toast your goddess alone. You were too nervous last time and didn't say anything. Let's all listen to what happened, hahaha."

She wanted to pack her bag and leave; this guy was so boring. Organizing this party seemed purely to satisfy his own vanity.

She didn't want to have anything to do with such a person anymore. In the years since leaving university, society had not only taught her many things but also broadened her horizons. She really didn't think there was any value in getting to know a man who only boasted and whose character was utterly despicable.

As for Gu Huai, whom they were still joking about...
People can only save themselves. Today you might stand up for someone, but what about the future? Won't the same things still happen? Is it really possible for someone to live a life like they did in college?
Just as she was about to pick up her bag and leave without saying a word, something unexpected happened.

Xu Cheng stood up.

"Hey! That's enough, isn't it?"

Before he could finish speaking, he was pulled down by the person next to him.

He staggered to his seat, looking up at me with a slightly surprised expression.

Then he saw Gu Huai, who had never seemed so tall in his eyes, stand up and pick up a wine glass.

then.

"puff!"

Not a drop of liquor was left; it was all spilled cleanly onto Jahe's face, who was still smiling and engrossed in his own performance.

all of a sudden.

The entire private room fell silent.

Song Xiyu, who was still looking shy, was stunned.

Xu Cheng, sitting in his seat, couldn't help but open his mouth wide, staring in astonishment at Gu Huai holding an empty wine glass.

Xu Wenxi, who was clutching her bag, couldn't help but widen her eyes. She seemed to see a complete stranger, and the blurry figure from the corner of her memory, who didn't even dare to look her in the eye when she tried to strike up a conversation, gradually became clear.

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(End of this chapter)