You Owe Me, My Love novel Chapter 330

Chapter 330 You Cannot Do This To Me

Wu Nian’s heart skipped a beat the moment she heard Gu Mingchen’s voice.

Both of them were so engrossed in their conversation that nobody had realized he was there. Wu Nian pursed her lips and turned around cautiously. “Yes. I took psychology when I was at university, but I wasn’t really good at it though. I studied it because I find it extremely helpful for those kids at the orphanage.”

“Gu Mingchen, I know what you’re thinking. She really reminds you of Bai Rong, right?” Liu Yan called him out directly right after Wu Nian spoke.

Gu Mingchen stared at her, speechless.

Since he was at a loss for words, Liu Yan continued. “Indeed, she’s really similar to Bai Rong. She sounds like her, and they have similar life experiences. Bai Rong also grew up in an orphanage, and she studied psychology too. Their personalities are more or less the same. But let me warn you, I’ve already lost a friend because of you. I’m not letting it happen again.”

“Yan, that’s enough.” Wu Nian got to her feet and cut her short as she smiled apologetically at Gu Mingchen. “I’m working at Mr. Gu’s house as a tutor now.”

“Quit that job. I’ll pay for everything you need,” Liu Yan said.

“I want to earn my own living,” Wu Nian protested.

A gloom settled over Gu Mingchen’s face. “You know what? Since your friend doesn’t like me, you should just stop working for me. Things that start bad won’t end well anyway.”

With that said, Gu Mingchen turned and left.

Wu Nian dropped her head in dejection and slumped into her chair. She picked up the fork and knife and continued cutting the steak into smaller pieces. Although her face did not betray any emotion, her heart was a mess.

Liu Yan looked at her intently, feeling helpless and culpable. “Did I go overboard?”

Her friend shook her head. “It’s good you cut to the chase and stop him from thinking I’m Bai Rong. I bet he has his own reasons to dismiss me.”

“By the way,” Liu Yan started. “The orphanage called today. They said Gu Mingchen sent his assistant to the orphanage to do a background check on you.”

Wu Nian shot her a faint smile. “I saw that coming. After all, I’m his son’s tutor and Gu Mingchen is always away. He has plenty of reason to be careful with who he puts by his children’s side.”

“What are you gonna do now? Don’t you want to stay by Yanny’s side and take care of him?” Liu Yan felt sorry for her.

“It’s okay. I can still apply to the school Yanny is studying at. I’ll still get to see him if I get a job as a teacher there. I’ll see how things go. After all, it’s not like I can force things to happen the way I want them to.”

Life had taught her that she should just let things take their due course. She would end up getting herself hurt if she relentlessly forced her way through things she had no control over.

Wu Nian took up her glass and toasted Liu Yan. “I’ll just have this one glass.”

Before she could even take a sip of the wine, Liu Yan snatched the glass out of her hand and placed it back on the table. “Let’s not drink anymore. It doesn’t taste good anyway. Let’s finish our food and go hit the karaoke bar. I’ll call a few cute guys over.”

“I’m down for singing but not cute guys. I have a feeling Shen Yiyan has eyes here,” Wu Nian cautioned.

Liu Yan scoffed and slapped the table arrogantly. “So what? He’s married, but he still surrounds himself with so many women. Why can’t I do the same?”

“True that. We should live for ourselves. We should focus on living a meaningful and happy life instead of thinking about other people. We can still live beautifully despite bad circumstances!” Wu Nian pushed Liu Yan’s hand off the glass and took it up again before finishing it off in one go.

She did not eat much after having a steak. She sat there watching Liu Yan eat as they talked about Bao.

“You’re not gonna eat anymore?” Liu Yan asked as she sat back in her chair, rubbing her full tummy.

“A whole piece of steak is more than enough for me. My stomach hurts if I overeat.”

“I think the medication messed up your hormones. You’re blowing up even when you’re eating so little,” Liu Yan spoke, sighing.

“I’m grateful to be alive. That’s all that matters to me now. I no longer care about my looks or my body. You should worry for yourself instead. You’re eating like nobody’s business,” Wu Nian said jokingly.

“Ha! I can’t wait to gain more weight! I want to be so ugly and fat that Shen Yiyan deserts me. Oh wait, I can’t do that… You won’t be able to get your medication after he throws me away. Gosh, what a dilemma!” Liu Tan rested her chin on her fist as she said her mind out loud.

“I’m so sorry, Liu Yan,” Wu Nian mumbled.

“Don’t take me too seriously. You know I just say whatever comes to mind. I didn’t mean it that way,” Liu Yan quickly explained herself.

Wu Nian knew she did not mean it. They had been friends for years now, and she knew her inside out.

Liu Yan was a loyal and forthwith person. She was easy to read and was kind to everyone.

It was her who got Liu Yan into all this mess. She was the reason why Liu Yan was suffering at the hands of Shen Yiyan.

“Yan, I want you to live your own life. I don’t want you to take on my burden anymore,” Wu Nian told her solemnly.

“The life I want is a life with you in it. Come on, let’s hit the karaoke bar,” Liu Yan diverted the conversation.

Wu Nian nodded and both of them got up to leave.

“Daddy, isn’t that Ms. Wu?” Gu Yan asked while pulling on his father’s hand. He had spotted Wu Nian.

Gu Mingchen trailed his son’s gaze and saw Wu Nian leaving. “Yeah. I guess something came up so she’s leaving,” he replied. “I’ll bring the both of you to the playground later.”

“Didn’t she see me when she came in?” Gu Yan moped.

Gu Mingchen bent down beside his son and patted him on his shoulders. “Yanny, we should probably get you another tutor. I think Ms. Wu might not be the best candidate. I’ll be interviewing some candidates tomorrow. Why don’t you and Xin come over together and see if you like any of them?”

A thin layer of tears glistened in Gu Yan’s eyes. He pouted and refused to talk.

“How about I get you some cake, Yanny?” Gu Mingchen entreated.

The boy finally gave in and nodded.

A loving smile spread across his father’s face as he caressed his head.

As soon as Gu Mingchen left to get some cake, the boy ran out of the restaurant as quickly as he could. He hastened toward the elevator, his short legs pumping madly. When he finally saw Wu Nian after he got off the elevator, he cried out at the top of his lungs. “Ms. Wu! Nian!”

Wu Nian turned around immediately when she heard Gu Yan’s familiar and shrill voice.

Her heart thumped in eagerness and delight as she watched the boy run toward her.

“It seems like he likes you a lot. I bet a son knows his mother by instinct,” Liu Yan commented as she saw the bliss on her friend’s face.

Wu Nian squatted down, her eyes reddening when she detected the tears in Gu Yan’s eyes. “Daddy said you aren’t coming over anymore, is that true?” the boy asked.

A gentle smile curved Wu Nian’s lips. “Yanny, if I’m your tutor, then you need to call me Ms. Wu. However, if I’m not your tutor anymore, we can be friends and you can call me Nian. Isn’t that better?”

“But I won’t see you again…” Gu Yan’s voice was muffled as he tried to fight back his tears. He blinked his eyes hard, but still, a tear rolled down his cheek.