It wasn't until the deal fell through that I discovered all the young ladies were yanderes.

Sometimes, she would complain to Su Yu about things because she couldn't stand it anymore, but most of the time the two of them would finish their meal in silence.

However, there was always a subtle atmosphere at the dinner table, an atmosphere that An Ningying couldn't quite describe, but she just liked it very much, and that atmosphere also allowed the seed in An Ningying's heart to slowly grow...

By the time she realized it, she seemed to have already fallen for it...

Su Yu wouldn't refuse her at this point, because she really brought him a lot of convenience later on, and she wasn't giving him 30 yuan anymore, but 100 yuan a day.

Unfortunately…

Later, Su Yu was a little dumbfounded as he watched An Ningying slowly transform from an ice queen into a goofball. The ice queen was easy to deal with; he could handle her by spending just a little time each week…

And sand sculptures…

Blanching.

19. The Fashion of the Rich

Pretending is actually quite difficult, especially if you keep pretending all the time.

In this modern society, it seems that everyone lives behind a mask, and no one can live the life they want. Everyone changes themselves because of worldly reasons.

However, this is not a good thing. Wearing a mask is tiring, and after wearing a mask for a long time, sometimes you don't even know which one is the real you anymore.

Su Yu didn't actually like to always smile and act gentle in public, because it was really tiring. He preferred to be expressionless, and that feigned gentleness would actually put some pressure on him.

Although he felt his emotions were limited, he still got tired.

So one time, he was exposed, and An Ningying discovered his secret.

To be honest, Su Yu was quite flustered when he was first discovered. "Now that you've discovered my secret, you definitely won't come back, right? Then I won't be able to gain anything..."

After all, An Ningying actually gets a rent reduction when she comes here to eat, a reduction of 1000 yuan per month.

1000 yuan is not a small amount of money; it can do a lot of things.

So Su Yu was prepared, but after An Ningying discovered this, she seemed to have imagined a lot based on her own situation, and then…

At that moment, An Ningying looked at her with a serious expression and a concerned look. She patted his shoulder and said, "It's alright..."

Su Yu felt that she seemed to be overthinking things, but Su Yu didn't want to say anything more.

The premise is that An Ningying did not know that Su Yu was sick; she only knew that his usual gentle demeanor was for outsiders.

Actually, he himself is just a proud and clumsy kid (from An Ningying's perspective).

See? He always cooks for you with a look of disgust. Isn't that just being aloof?

An Ningying subconsciously ignored the power of her money, so Su Yu appeared to her in this way...

What is Su Yu's public persona? An orphan who supported himself through high school and then worked hard to get into a top university.

This child must be very tired, so it's unreasonable for him to act like this in private.

That makes perfect sense!

Even if life treats him this way, he will face the world with a smile, and when he is alone, he will keep all the bitterness to himself.

This is the kind of boy who treats her so gently, cooking her a meal when she's feeling lost and disheartened... and quietly staying by her side when she's emotionally devastated.

So An Ningying let loose and showed her true colors in front of him. The icy demeanor she had at school was purely to avoid trouble. Always being gentle would bring her a lot of burden and trouble.

Although doing these things may bring some connections and benefits.

But An Ningying's family doesn't care about these things at all. Besides, if she were to have a cheerful and approachable demeanor, wouldn't she attract even more suitors?

An Ningying didn't want to be bothered by those guys who only had money and no brains.

Besides, she already has someone she likes...

A seemingly cold but actually arrogant and silly yet gentle child.

The two of them are quite strange. Su Yu appears gentle on the surface but is actually cold, while An Ningying appears cold on the surface but is actually very gentle.

At once…

Outrageous.

But that's reality; there's no logic to it.

After An Ningying let loose, she became a silly goose in Su Yu's eyes. She was actually a complete idiot when it came to life, possessing a bit of every idiotic trait you could imagine.

Most of them are directionally challenged and kitchen disasters. She usually orders takeout for dinner because she is actually a bit of a homebody.

However, takeout is expensive and not cost-effective, while Su Yu's cooking is cheap and delicious, and she can see him every day, so An Ningying eats dinner at Su Yu's place every day.

Of course, the two of them let down their guard in front of each other and faced each other with their most genuine selves.

In this small room, they can be without masks in front of each other and face each other in the way that makes them most comfortable.

An Ningying had few friends due to some family reasons, and Su Yu had even fewer friends. Later on, An Ningying also disliked those who approached her with ulterior motives; they all wore masks and were not sincere.

An Ningying knew that even if she befriended these people, she would still have to wear a mask, so she preferred to be alone rather than associate with those who were two-faced and disgusting.

But loneliness seems to be something that accompanies a person throughout their life, and they can never escape it. Those negative emotions seem to always surround a person for a lifetime.

But having someone with you seems to make things much better.

Su Yu glanced at An Ningying, who was still wolfing down her food, and kindly reminded her, "I recommend you eat slowly. I didn't make soup, and you'll feel terrible if you choke."

An Ningying paused upon hearing his words, seemingly lost in thought. Then, as if suddenly struck by a sudden realization, a hint of smugness flashed in her beautiful eyes. Pointing to the bottle of red wine Su Yu had brought, she spoke:

"There are still drinks available, so you won't choke!"

"You drink wine worth over 200,000 yuan like it's a beverage?"

An Ningying was stunned when she heard Su Yu's words. She said with a strange expression, "Actually... my family really does drink this stuff like a beverage."

Su Yu was speechless. Although he didn't know exactly how rich An Ningying's family was, and she had never mentioned how rich her family was, Su Yu knew one thing.

This residential complex was actually a birthday gift for An Ningying…

However, Su Yu didn't dislike An Ningying too much, even though she was rich.

She is a person, but she is very sincere, not the kind of wealthy person who wears a mask and devours others without spitting out their bones.

Therefore, Su Yu didn't dislike An Ningying, who was rich, too much. Moreover, An Ningying had indeed given him a lot of benefits. The 100 yuan a day plus the remaining 1000 yuan for rent was a considerable income.

All Su Yu needed to do was cook dinner every night and keep her company when she was in a bad mood.

Su Yu felt this was a good deal.

However, Su Yu didn't like being choked up, and he wouldn't accept such an injustice.

So he sized up An Ningying. An Ningying saw his action, raised her eyebrows, put down her chopsticks, and smiled smugly.

Hmph, have you finally discovered my charm?

She silently straightened her legs and struck a pose that made her figure appear even more shapely, displaying the girl's perfect figure in front of Su Yu.

Su Yu nodded expressionlessly. This gesture made An Ningying even more smug, almost to the point of ecstasy. She cleared her throat and then glanced at Su Yu.

Why don't you praise me?

Su Yu seemed to understand An Ningying's meaning, nodded, and then said with a complicated expression, "Is this how rich people dress? Hot pants and black stockings?"

An Ningying: ...

20 Idiots

As soon as Su Yu said those words, a strange atmosphere filled the room. Su Yu didn't feel embarrassed at all, shrugged his shoulders, and sat down on the sofa.

An Ningying was so angry at Su Yu's words that she sat there gritting her teeth, refusing to eat, and glaring at Su Yu with her beautiful eyes.

Hot pants and black stockings—although the thighs and black stockings looked good, the combination seemed a bit strange to Su Yu, so he said it out loud.

An Ningying was so speechless by Su Yu's words that she couldn't eat. Looking at the red wine, she felt increasingly aggrieved. Finally, she turned her head away and muttered softly, "You blockhead."

Su Yu was still holding the remote control, intending to change the channel. He simply couldn't stand watching these variety shows, which he found incredibly boring. He'd rather spend that time watching the news.

Hearing An Ningying's words, he said calmly, "Actually, it's pretty stupid of you to let me hear your inner thoughts by talking to yourself. It makes you look like an idiot."

After hearing his words, An Ningying lost her appetite even more. She let out a soft snort and turned her head to the side, her face flushed, making her look exceptionally beautiful.

An Ningying likes Su Yu, and Su Yu knows this, but he doesn't know why An Ningying likes him.

All I did was cook for her when she was feeling down, listen to her thoughts, and offer her some comfort.

Isn't it just that sometimes I get paid to help her with a few things?

Isn't it just that he's good at taking care of her feelings, making her feel comfortable every night when she eats?

That's it, why do you like doing it?

Su Yu doesn't like An Ningying. Well, it's not that he doesn't like her, but he doesn't even know if he likes her or not. He's not very perceptible when it comes to emotions, and falling in love with someone is a luxury for him.

He had been with Lin Qingmeng for a year but hadn't fallen in love with her. At most, he felt that having her as his girlfriend was good from a practical standpoint, but he still didn't like her.

He seemed to have never liked anyone, except for that one person, but that person was already lying in a cold graveyard.

Since then, he has felt less and less affection, to the point that he has basically never been attracted to anyone.

The moment you fall for someone is when you get carried away by ambiguity, but Su Yu doesn't get carried away; he can always remain calm.

An Ningying has never confessed her feelings to Su Yu. She has only revealed her feelings to him little by little. In fact, she doesn't need to take the initiative to show anything. A girl comes to your house every day and spends 100 yuan just to eat your dinner. That already says a lot.

To be honest, Su Yu was very satisfied with everything here. The house was great, and his dinner deal with An Ningying was also great. The only downside was that An Ningying had fallen for him.

Liking someone is an irrational thing. If she really confesses to him, he can only refuse, because he has no reason to hurt An Ningying for a few thousand yuan.

That several thousand yuan was An Ningying's daily allowance of 100 yuan plus the 1000 yuan reduction in rent.

After An Ningying confessed her feelings and he rejected her, could he still expect her to spend 100 yuan every day to eat at his place? Su Yu felt it was impossible. Although he liked money and sometimes would do anything for it.

However, he still has his own bottom line.

Having rejected An Ningying's confession, he had no choice but to find a new neighborhood, because continuing to live here wouldn't be good either; it might cause a lot of trouble, and he wouldn't be able to get the fixed few thousand yuan he earned each month.

However, An Ningying never confessed her feelings. She seemed to know that Su Yu's feelings for her hadn't reached that point yet. At first, she just thought Su Yu was being arrogant, but after a while...

She also understood Su Yu's feelings for her, because after a while he got together with Lin Qingmeng.

Su Yu thought An Ningying wouldn't come back, and he didn't care much at the time because his deal with Lin Qingmeng was partly for money, but more importantly, it was to save his life.

Compared to money, Su Yu still values ​​his life more. Although he is not afraid of death and does not have much fear of death, he made a promise to her.