Chapter 291: Hardline Rejection, Do I Look Like I’m Short on Cash?

“Oh, hello!”

Su Qinghe subconsciously extended her right hand and shook Luo Duhua’s.

“Hello, beautiful. It’s like this—I saw you and your boyfriend, and you both have truly outstanding looks. I was wondering if you might be interested in becoming celebrities?”

“Oh, and I just spoke with your boyfriend about this as well,”

Luo Duhua said.

“Uh…”

“Well…”

Su Qinghe was completely stunned and didn’t know what to say.

“I’m sorry, Ms. Luo, but neither of us is interested in becoming a celebrity. Thank you for the kind offer, but you should ask someone else.”

Gu Yifan, already feeling annoyed, said bluntly.

‘This woman can’t take a hint,’ he thought. ‘I’ve already rejected her several times, but she’s relentless. And now she’s come to bother us here!’

“But sir, your looks are truly exceptional! You’d definitely become famous. A single commercial deal would earn you more than an ordinary person makes in a lifetime!”

Luo Duhua said, unwilling to give up.

“Sorry, but I’ll say it again: we are not interested in becoming celebrities!”

“And as for you saying we could make a lot of money?”

Gu Yifan’s expression was calm as he said coldly, “Do I look like someone who’s short on cash?”

As soon as he said this, Luo Duhua knew Gu Yifan was displeased.

“Uh…”

Luo Duhua froze for a moment. ‘Come to think of it,’ she thought, ‘someone who shops at a luxury boutique probably isn’t short on money. I was being too forward!’

She was at a loss, feeling awkward.

“Ms. Luo, we really aren’t interested in being celebrities. Thank you for your kind intentions, but we’re sorry,” Su Qinghe spoke up, seeing that Gu Yifan was getting angry and the atmosphere was growing awkward. “We have other things to do, so we won’t chat with you any longer.”

She was no longer the insecure girl who used to blush whenever she met someone new.

In situations like this, she could now handle herself with a calm and confident poise.

And all of this courage came from Gu Yifan.

“Alright. I’m sorry for disturbing you,”

Luo Duhua said softly.

Although she was reluctant to give up, there was nothing she could do.

“Alright, Yifan.”

“I’m going to try on these last few pieces. Help me see how they look,”

Su Qinghe said sweetly, linking her arm with Gu Yifan’s.

“Mhm.”

Gu Yifan’s expression returned to normal, and he smiled dotingly.

Luo Duhua, who had already started walking away, glanced back at the scene, her heart filled with regret.

But she also found herself envying Su Qinghe and Gu Yifan. A love like theirs was something truly worth aspiring to.

Then she shook her head and turned to leave.

After that, Su Qinghe tried on the remaining few outfits.

In every single outfit, Su Qinghe looked like a fairy—absolutely beautiful!

So, with a wave of his hand, Gu Yifan bought them all.

‘After all, I’m not short on cash. Dressing Su Qinghe up beautifully is a feast for my own eyes, too!’

‘Isn’t there a saying that goes…’

‘You can tell how capable a man is by looking at his wife!’

‘The more beautiful his wife is, the more capable the man is proven to be!’

‘After all, a less capable man is less likely to marry a beautiful wife!’

‘Girls aren’t stupid. If you have no ability and you’re ugly, why would she be with you?’

‘But that’s not to say it never happens!’

‘For people like that, Gu Yifan could only call it “true love”!’

Next, Su Qinghe pulled Gu Yifan over to the men’s section and helped him pick out a few sets of casual clothes.

Gu Yifan looked fantastic in them, too.

With his height and good looks, how could he not?

They were both natural-born clothes hangers!

Then, the two of them went to the counter to pay.

The total came to over 358,000 yuan.

Sure enough, you needed some serious financial backing to live such a refined and beautiful life.

After they finished shopping, they found a random restaurant in the mall and got something to eat.

After all, they had just expended a huge amount of energy and needed to refuel.

‘Who knew if there would be another great battle waiting for them later that night!’

After eating, they wandered around the mall for a little while longer.

Around ten o’clock, Su Qinghe started feeling tired, so they went down to the parking garage, got the car, and headed back to Jinling University.

Once they were back at their small courtyard house, Su Qinghe was exhausted and just wanted to lie down and rest.

So, after washing up, they crawled into bed to watch TV.

Although the night wasn’t filled with passion, it was still very blissful.

A simple, quiet life of mutual support.

Growing old with the person you love is, in itself, a very romantic thing.

「The next day, Sunday.」

The two of them slept until they woke up naturally, and it was almost nine o’clock by the time they got out of bed.

It was too late to make breakfast, so they drove out to get something to eat.

「That afternoon.」

With nothing else to do, they started strolling around the Jinling University campus again. After all, it had been a long time since they’d had a romantic walk on campus together.

He hadn’t thought much of it before, but now, walking on campus with her, Gu Yifan felt a sense of bliss.

It was a subtle and sweet feeling.

As they walked and chatted, Gu Yifan mused to himself, ‘This feeling is really addictive!’

After walking for a while, they went to the vegetable market to buy some groceries, planning to go back and cook a nice meal together.

At the market, Gu Yifan followed behind Su Qinghe like a child, as obedient as a well-behaved little rabbit, following her every command.

Whatever groceries they bought, whatever dishes they would make—it was all Su Qinghe’s decision.

He simply followed behind her, carrying the basket with a blissful expression, occasionally looking at her with a doting smile.

He was doing all of this on purpose, because it was the only way to help Su Qinghe become more confident and strong.

In short, he didn’t want Su Qinghe to be as insecure as she used to be.

After buying the groceries, the two of them headed for home.

Once they were back at the courtyard house, Su Qinghe got busy.

Gu Yifan wanted to help, but Su Qinghe felt he had been working hard cooking for her recently, so she wouldn’t let him lift a finger.

So, Gu Yifan sat nearby like a child, watching her busy figure and chatting with her from time to time.

After about half an hour of work, Su Qinghe had prepared a sumptuous dinner.

Looking at the table laden with delicious food, their mouths couldn’t help but water.

They had only eaten once that morning, so by now, both of them were famished.

Without any unnecessary words, they picked up their chopsticks and started to dig in.

It had to be said, Su Qinghe’s cooking was truly excellent.

These were all dishes she had made many times before, so she prepared them with practiced ease, moving quickly and efficiently.

Gu Yifan wasn’t idle either; as he ate, he heaped praise on Su Qinghe’s culinary skills.

“Su Hanhan, your cooking is getting better and better!”

Hearing Gu Yifan’s praise, Su Qinghe smiled sweetly.

‘This big rascal really knows what to say at a time like this.’

‘But Su Qinghe knew in her heart that her cooking skills were still far inferior to Gu Yifan’s.’

‘Still, hearing him say that made her happy.’

They continued to eat and chat, a picture of blissful romance.

After finishing their meal, they washed the dishes together.

Then, Gu Yifan took Su Qinghe’s hand and led her to the living room, planning to lie on the sofa and rest for a while.

‘After all, there would probably be another great battle that night.’

‘It was best to conserve some energy!’

The two of them then settled onto the sofa, half-lying down.

A movie they both liked was playing on the TV.

They didn’t speak, but this way of being together just felt so comfortable.

So natural.

He loved this feeling…