Chapter 45

Awkward

Gong Mo opened her mouth to protest, but didnt know how to word her reb.u.t.tal.

All her cla.s.smates knew that she had been dating Sheng Donglin and would definitely question her if they saw that she was with someone else now. It would be better for him not to accompany her.

After dinner, Mama Gong went square dancing with the neighbors and Gong Mo and Sheng Nanxuan went on a walk by the roadside.

Gong Mo asked, Are you really coming to my cla.s.smates engagement party?

Of course.

But that sounds troublesome

Do they know you dated Big Brother? Sheng Nanxuan looked at her shrewdly.

She felt extremely awkward. She didnt expect him to guess what was on her mind and she nodded.

That makes it more imperative that I go, then. He smiled. Im going to marry you. I cant be hidden forever, can I?

Whatever you say! Gong Mo replied helplessly.

The pair walked in a circle before retracing their steps. Sheng Nanxuan saw her home and prepared to return to the guesthouse.

Gong Mo suddenly remembered her conversation with Mrs. Sheng and called out, I have something to tell you!

What are you standing by the door for? Mama Gongs voice rang out.

Sheng Nanxuan turned around to look and found her walking up the stairs. He smiled, We just arrived too.

Oh, bidding each other goodbye, I see. Mama Gong smiled as she entered the house.

Sheng Nanxuan said to Gong Mo, Rest early. Well talk tomorrow.

Okay.

The next day, the pair went to Rising River Restaurant for breakfast. They had no time to discuss anything important.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the restaurant, they found Jiang Yao already there. She waved at Gong Mo. Gong Mo led Sheng Nanxuan over and Jiang Yao asked, puzzled, Who is this?

My boyfriend, said Gong Mo awkwardly.

Jiang Yaos eyes widened in surprise. Boyfriend? Wasnt she still together with Sheng Donglin the month before? Why did she change her boyfriend?

Gong Mo didnt know how to explain things and changed the subject awkwardly, Lets head in.

Jiang Yao was still very curious. She whispered a question as they walked, What happened? Everyone knows about you and Sheng Donglin and theyre bound to ask.

Let them ask! Gong Mo said frustratedly.

Jiang Yao felt a little put off by her att.i.tude. She was trying to show some care and concern so why did she treat her as though she were digging for gossip?

It was still early, so the guests were drinking tea and playing cards. Half of their cla.s.smates were already present when they walked into the card room.

Everyone noticed the unfamiliar Sheng Nanxuan and asked Jiang Yao, Is that your boyfriend?

Jiang Yao denied it immediately. Hes Gong Mos boyfriend!

Ah? Everyone looked at Gong Mo, shocked.

Gong Mo smiled. Continue your game. Well be over there. With that, she dragged Sheng Nanxuan over to a corner seat.

The rest of the people started to whisper and discuss. Wasnt her boyfriend Sheng Donglin?

How could Sheng Donglin have really liked her? He was merely toying with her!

Tsk. I did say that its not easy to climb the social ladder. I really dont know what shes thinking. Shes clearly a person with a good personality and doesnt seem like someone who would live off a rich man, yet she went ahead and did that.

Aish, this man looks quite good too. Is he another rich man?

Jiang Yao, you came in with them. Did you get the scoop?

Jiang Yao said awkwardly, What scoop? How can I pry into someone elses affairs? With that said, she walked off with her tea.

In the corner, Gong Mo sat on a rattan chair and complained exasperatedly to Sheng Nanxuan, I told you you didnt have to come. Its so awkward now.

Why dont you explain it then? asked Sheng Nanxuan a little unhappily.

How am I supposed to explain? Theyll have more questions the more I answer!

You didnt even introduce me!