I'm in Love Apartment, and the system is making me cultivate immortality.

Chapter 219 When they met, they both harbored ulterior motives.
Ziqiao is introducing Zhanbo to a potential partner—how could Gu Yifan miss such an interesting opportunity?

He dragged Xinling along, ready to go see what was going on.

As you approach the booth, you can hear Hu Yifei's anxious voice.

"What? Something came up at the company and they need you to work overtime!"

Gu Yifan: Ugh?

It seems that the coincidences that are meant to happen will eventually come.

"Help me stall her? How? Never mind, I'll try my best. Come back soon! Oh, and don't forget the cake for that girl."

Hu Yifei angrily hung up the phone.

Gu Yifan and Xinling walked forward.

"Sister Yifei, Zhanbo messed up again?"

"What do you mean 'again'!"

Hu Yifei gritted her teeth in anger.

She had everything arranged, but now her idiot brother is going to mess it all up again!
No, it's his damn company!

Gu Yifan thought for a moment, "I remember last time, you spent eight hundred yuan to boost Zhanbo's confidence, but not only did Ziqiao steal the girl away, the girl thought he was nice and even gave him your eight hundred yuan."

Upon hearing this, Ziqiao could no longer sit still.

"Dude, you tricked me again!"

Ziqiao chuckled awkwardly, "Yifei, don't listen to Yifan's nonsense. Didn't I return the eight hundred yuan to you?"

Meijia's attention was drawn to Xinling. "Wow, you're Xinling?!"

Meijia almost didn't recognize Xinling. Compared to the thin, sickly beauty lying in the hospital bed, Xinling now had a rosy complexion, glowing skin, and was beautiful and charming.

"Sister Meijia."

Xinling, standing obediently beside Gu Yifan, greeted him softly.

"Xinling?"

Ms. Hu, who had her back to Gu Yifan, also turned her head. Her face, which had been full of impatience, suddenly changed to one of surprise.

"Xinling, what brings you here?"

"Hello, Teacher Hu~" Xinling smiled sweetly.

Although she worked part-time at school for less than a week, Hu Yifei treated her very well and helped her a lot, which Xinling remembered.

"What's going on, Sister Yifei?"

Gu Yifan pulled Xinling to sit down in the booth and asked curiously.

"Xinling, if you're free tonight, don't leave. Let's have dinner together, it's on me," Hu Yifei said with a smile.

Then his expression changed, and he gritted his teeth.

"It's Zhanbo again! The girl Ziqiao arranged for him to meet was almost here, but his damn supervisor called him to work overtime at the company!"

As she spoke, Hu Yifei suddenly turned her head and stared at Ziqiao.

"There's no other way, Ziqiao, let's go!"

"Me?" Ziqiao put down his crossed legs and said innocently, "I've completed all my tasks!"

"Who said that?" Hu Yifei asked, tilting her head with a half-smile.

“But I’ve already arranged to meet her! Oh, and could you please settle the final payment?” Ziqiao reached out to ask for his ‘compensation’.

Gu Yifan noticed that Meijia's eyes lit up when she heard about the final payment, as if she was eager to try and 'rob' her on the street.

Hu Yifei sneered, leaned back in her chair, and crossed her beautiful legs.

"Hmph, get this straight, I'm the boss! Unless Zhanbo sees that girl, there's no way he'll get the final payment!"

"you!"

"Me? What did I do? Bite me! Bite me!"

Xinling sat on the single sofa to Gu Yifan's right and was shocked by Ms. Hu's "speed of changing her expression". She secretly glanced at Gu Yifan.

"Is Ms. Yifei always this unconventional?"

Gu Yifan smiled and said, "Such scenes are all too common. Xinling, you need to get used to it."

"Fine," Ziqiao finally agreed with a sour face, still worried about not receiving the final payment. "I'll stall for Zhanbo for a bit!"

Gu Yifan interjected, "By the way, Ziqiao, which girl did you introduce to Zhanbo?"

Ziqiao turned his head and his gaze fell on the doorway.

"Hey, she's here."

Gu Yifan turned his head and took a closer look. The girl who was walking towards him was quite pretty, with light brown curly hair cascading down her shoulders, giving her a petite and charming appearance.

Hmm, looks familiar.
Isn't this Xiaoxue, the girlfriend of Guan Gu who cut off Beard Qiao?

Are you sure she's reliable?

Taking advantage of the moment before Xiaoxue came over, Gu Yifan seized the opportunity to ask.

"Of course, Xiaoxue is a girl I met by chance before. She lives in an apartment and came to visit her family~" Ziqiao knew Xiaoxue very well.

"Ziqiao, how do you know this girl so well? Is it because you've already had her leftovers?" Meijia teased Lu Ziqiao, her intentions ulterior.

"You fart!"

Ziqiao quickly denied it, "I swear to God, I absolutely did not touch Xiaoxue."

Ms. Hu glanced at Lü Ziqiao and said, "I doubt you'd dare introduce any of the girls you've dated to Zhanbo!"

Gu Yifan shook his head secretly.

Xiaoxue is clearly the type of woman with a delicate personality, and she's got some issues to deal with.

Guan Gu was almost driven crazy. Zhan Bo, that carefree and sunny guy, is probably in trouble with the two of them.

"Stop talking nonsense and hurry up and stall her."

Hu Yifei nudged Qiao with her toe and urged, "Remember, you must keep her occupied!"

Ziqiao got up and walked towards Xiaoxue.

"Xiaoxue, you're here."

"Brother Bu, didn't you say you were going to introduce me to a friend?" Xiaoxue noticed that there was a handsome guy sitting in the booth where Lu Ziqiao had gotten up.

"Could it be him?"

Lu Ziqiao turned his head and found Gu Yifan tilting his head to look at them. He stepped to the side, subtly blocking Xiaoxue's view.

"No, no, the friend I introduced you to hasn't arrived yet."

"It's not him." Xiaoxue wanted to peek at Gu Yifan, but upon hearing this, she pouted. "We agreed to meet at five o'clock this afternoon. I hate people who have no sense of time the most."

"Does that mean your friend also has no sense of time?"

Lu Ziqiao, quick-witted, said, "It wasn't Xiaoxue. Actually, he went to prepare a gift for you. You know, guys usually bring a small gift when they meet a girl for the first time."

"Really!" Xiaoxue exclaimed in surprise, "There's a gift! I'm so embarrassed!"

"So Xiaoxue, let's chat for now, the surprise is coming soon." Ziqiao breathed a sigh of relief.

"Alright then." Xiaoxue's gaze still lingered as she looked away from the booth.

"That handsome guy, is he also your friend?"

"No, no, no, he has girlfriends, and two at that, look, one on the left and one on the right." Lu Ziqiao said bluntly in order to completely dispel Xiaoxue's thoughts about Gu Yifan.

"Two?!" Xiaoxue exclaimed in surprise.

"A hot, mature woman and a sweet girl. Your friend is such a womanizer."

Xiaoxue finally lost interest in Gu Yifan.

What did Lü Ziqiao say?

Hu Yifei breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Lu Ziqiao had managed to calm the pretty girl down, but at the same time she was a little suspicious.

Ms. Hu felt something was amiss with the surprised and bewildered expression on Xiaoxue's face.

"Who knows."

Gu Yifan chimed in, "Sister Yifei, why do you insist that Ziqiao keep that girl? Can't we do it another day?"

"Well," Ms. Hu said, her eyes darting away.

"If you stand someone up on the first meeting, do you think that girl will see Zhanbo a second time?"

Makes sense.

But Gu Yifan still felt that things were not that simple.

What is Hu Yifei hiding?
Meijia stood up. "Sister Yifei, I'll go back and get ready now."

"Okay, go back and get busy first."

Hu Yifei still clung to a sliver of hope, hoping that Gu Yifan hadn't guessed anything, but she saw Gu Yifan's ambiguous smile.

Ms. Hu became furious and embarrassed, "What kind of look is that?"

Without Ziqiao and Meijia, Hu Yifei seemed much more at ease with Gu Yifan, the only one who was somewhat in the way was Xinling standing to the side.

"Sister Yifei, you can't force a relationship to be happy," Gu Yifan advised.

He guessed that Hu Yifei would once again use her three tricks to help her younger brother arrange a date venue.

This time, it might even include a touch of love at first sight.

No wonder Hu Yifei was so confident this time, thinking that Zhanbo would definitely find a partner.

If love at first sight can't save Zhanbo, then he's truly beyond saving.

However, Gu Yifan felt that this was a bit wrong, and even if Zhanbo and Xiaoxue really got together, they would definitely break up.

Hu Yifei wouldn't listen, "As long as that girl has feelings for Zhanbo, the gossip is sweet, and besides, my brother isn't bad either."

Hu Yifei ignored Gu Yifan.

He started chatting with Cyndi.

Seeing the two girls acting like best friends again, Hu Yifei seemed to be channeling her feelings of guilt towards Wanyu—her desire for a well-behaved younger sister after Wanyu's departure—into Xinling.

Xinling also changed her address from "Teacher Hu" to "Sister Yifei," calling her very affectionately. You'd think they were sisters.

Gu Yifan felt as if he had seen this scene somewhere before.
To be honest, he was somewhat guilty.

The two women's relationship progressed rapidly, and the premise of their close friendship was that neither of them knew the other's true relationship with Gu Yifan.

If one day, this relationship becomes known...
Gu Yifan shuddered. What a chaotic scene that must have been! So, it had to be kept secret and absolutely could not be discovered.

"Sister Yifei, when is Sister Wanyu coming back?" Xinling asked softly.

Cyndi has already made up her mind.

She knew she couldn't possibly win against Lin Wanyu.

Xinling doesn't plan to compete either. Wanyu comes from a good family and is kind-hearted, making her a better fit to be Gu Yifan's wife.

There are many things I can do to help you.

Xinling's biggest wish right now is to become Yifan's woman before Lin Wanyu returns. She wants to make it a fait accompli, and if she's lucky, she'll have a child or two.

She was willing to be a dutiful concubine.
Across from her, Hu Yifei's initially enthusiastic expression stiffened when she heard Wan Yu's name.

He seemed a little guilty.

It's because Ms. Hu stole from her own workplace; she was guilty and afraid of being discovered.

"Well, I called Wanyu a few days ago, and she said it will take a while longer," Hu Yifei coughed.

"Oh, I really miss Sister Wanyu."

Both women had something to hide, and the atmosphere suddenly became a little awkward.

The two women also realized this.

Cyndi and Hu Yifei were both worried about being exposed, so they didn't suspect each other.

"I need to use the restroom." ×2
The two women almost simultaneously thought of using the restroom as an excuse.

They both spoke in unison, and Hu Yifei and Xinling were taken aback again.

He burst out laughing, and the awkward atmosphere melted away.

"Why don't we go together, Sister Yifei?" Xinling stood up first, smiling brightly.

"Okay, okay." Hu Yifei nodded cheerfully.

Watching the two women walk hand in hand towards the restroom.

Gu Yifan: "Damn it, we have to find a way to separate them."

It's estimated that Zhanbo won't be back for a while.

It would be better to wait for Cyndi to come back and then just leave.

At this time.

"Hey handsome, can I get your contact information?"

"Ok?"

Gu Yifan turned his head and found that three girls from the next table were standing in front of him.

Why did he know it was the next table? Duh, if his spirit level were raised to over 80, Gu Yifan would no longer have super memory, then all his cultivation as an immortal would have been for nothing.

"Sorry, I have a girlfriend." Gu Yifan was annoyed and refused without hesitation.

"Hey handsome, those two girls next to you just now, they didn't seem to be your girlfriends, did they?"

The girls who approached him had clearly observed for a while and were certain that Hu Yifei and Xinling were not Gu Yifan's girlfriends.

"We just want to make friends, nothing more. We can hang out sometime."

"Yeah, yeah, handsome, are you some kind of celebrity? Could you sign some autographs for us and we'll be going!"

"That's right, oh dear, I don't think I brought any tissues. How about you sign my collar, handsome?"

Gu Yifan is like a piece of Tang Monk's flesh, always able to attract the attention of girls.

Looking at the three girls in front of him, their collars wide open, their eyes full of seductive charm, and their fair skin a feast for the eyes.

Gu Yifan sighed, "Why are girls these days so bold and open-minded?"

No, it should be said that girls are very bold with men they like, but naturally aloof and reserved with men they don't like.

Cyndi and Hu Yifei walked out of the restroom together.

At a glance, it became clear that Gu Yifan was surrounded by three 'seductive and shameless women'!
Three demons huddled around Gu Yifan, like Tang Sanzang arriving in the Land of Women, their eyes seemingly wanting to devour him.

If it weren't in public, they might have done something even more outrageous, like groping!

Hu Yifei felt a surge of anger.

Furious!

No, when did it become the turn of these women to seduce the men they fancy!
Cyndi frowned just the same way; she wanted to protect the best brother in her heart!

Without thinking, the two quickened their pace and rushed over.

The three girls were still bothering Gu Yifan.

"Hey handsome, just want to leave my phone number?"

"Exactly, exactly! You won't even give us this much face? Handsome, you're so heartless."

"Hey, what are you guys doing here?"

At this moment, the savior, Ms. Hu, makes a dazzling appearance.

Hearing Ms. Hu's voice, Gu Yifan breathed a sigh of relief; he was saved.
He was really at a loss when faced with three girls who just wouldn't leave; he couldn't very well just beat them up.

Hu Yifei strode forward, pushing aside the two women blocking her way, and said aggressively, "What are you doing? What are you doing?"

"Are you this handsome guy's girlfriend?" The three girls were still somewhat reluctant to leave when Hu Yifei returned.

"No." Hu Yifei shook her head.

"Then let's ask this handsome guy for his contact information. It's none of your business."

The three girls were not willing to give up.

“Who says it’s none of our business?” Xinling rushed forward as well.

She pulled the girl next to Gu Yifan away and angrily grabbed Gu Yifan's arm.

This was the first time Gu Yifan had ever seen Xinling lose her temper.

"He's my brother, and I have an obligation to look after him for my sister-in-law!"

"Exactly." Hu Yifei nodded. "I also have a duty to keep an eye on my best friend's boyfriend!"

The two of them actually used the same excuse.

The three girls were intimidated by Ms. Hu and Cyndi Wang's aura and left dejectedly.

The storm was resolved, and Xinling and Hu Yifei stood on the same side.

Indeed, a common enemy spurred internal unity.

However, once the common enemy left, internal conflicts resurfaced.

Hu Yifei sat upright, secretly watching Xinling.

Thinking to myself, "Thank goodness I didn't do anything too outrageous. I never expected Wanyu to have such a little spy!"
Ms. Hu reminded herself that she absolutely could not let Xinling find out anything, otherwise, it would be all over.

Thinking of this, Hu Yifei kicked Gu Yifan's shin deliberately.

"You too, Xinling and I were only in the restroom for a short while and we were already being harassed by a few vixens?"

"How could you do this to Wanyu? Reflect on your actions and stay away from me!"

Gu Yifan almost laughed in anger. No, it was clearly you who sat down next to me, Hu Yifei!
Well, seeing that Ms. Hu's attitude had suddenly turned cold, Gu Yifan assumed that she was just jealous and didn't bother to argue with her.

But what I didn't expect was.

Cyndi also sided with Hu Yifei.

"Hey bro, next time you should be more decisive in your rejections! Otherwise, those girls will think you're playing hard to get~"

Xinling pouted, looking wary.

Gu Yifan stared at Xinling in astonishment.

No, it's one thing for Hu Yifei to throw a tantrum, but even the usually well-behaved and sensible Xinling said the same thing.

Do you want to listen to what you're saying?

Is this right?
Xinling didn't dare to look Gu Yifan in the eye; her heart was pounding.

What a risk, what a risk!
I never imagined that Teacher Hu was actually Sister Wanyu's informant.

If Sister Yifei notices something's wrong, wouldn't her entire plan be ruined?

The two girls, each harboring their own secrets, were both worried that the other would notice something was amiss.

Gu Yifan is also innocent; is it his fault?

Okay, okay, you two best friends have teamed up.

I'm off then.

"Alright, Xinling and I are leaving now."

Gu Yifan got up, patted his butt, and said dejectedly.

He almost became the butt of the show, and now Master Gu can't just give up watching it.

Seeing this, Hu Yifei breathed a sigh of relief and pretended to try to persuade her to stay, "Oh, I already said I'd treat Xinling to dinner, why don't you stay and have dinner with us?"

Xinling smiled and quickly declined, "No need to trouble Sister Yifei, I'll visit again next time."

Hu Yifei was secretly hoping that Xinling would leave quickly.

Cyndi Wang couldn't wait to get away from Hu Yifei.

Ms. Hu patted her chest, feeling somewhat relieved, after the two figures disappeared from sight.

Looking back on my actions, I don't think I did anything that could be misunderstood.

With a heavy heart, Hu Yifei also picked up her bag and left the bar.

Oh right, did she forget something?

Near the bar.

Lu Ziqiao was extremely anxious and kept glancing towards Hu Yifei.

Yifei, if Zhanbo doesn't come soon, I really can't take it anymore!

But then Hu Yifei picked up her bag and left.

Lu Ziqiao: (Д)ノHey!

"Xiao Bu, it's already six o'clock. Is your friend coming or not? If he hasn't arrived yet, I think I should go back."

Xiaoxue was getting impatient. Even the biggest surprise shouldn't be more than an hour late.

"Wait, Xiaoxue, you can't leave."

Lu Ziqiao pleaded desperately, saying that if Xiaoxue left, he would really lose the remaining payment.

"Why? There must be a reason, right?"

Lu Ziqiao looked around and spotted Zeng Xiaoxian, Guan Gu, and the senior brother who had wandered around outside and then returned to the bar.

"Look, they're coming!"

As he spoke, Lü Ziqiao stood up and lunged at Guan Gu and the other two.

He pulled the bewildered Guan Gu over and pushed him in front of Xiao Xue.

"This is the friend I wanted to introduce to you. His name is Guan Gu, and he's a cartoonist."

"Oh, and there's him too, his name is Zeng Xiaoxian. Don't let his short legs fool you, he's a famous TV host."

"Xiaoxue, you can choose any of the three!"

(End of this chapter)