It's just The Sims, how did it become my ideal love story?

Chapter 109 The Ordinary Path (Seeking votes!)

Most people have experienced many failures, some big and some small.

Moreover, Gu Huai never dared to hope for a high win rate, nor did he fantasize that he could keep winning in the future.

In the past, people who thought this way were considered to be blindly confident, arrogant, and unable to withstand even one failure.

But Gu Huai thought of Akagi Shigeru from the card game legend.

A man who gambled his entire life and never lost. Everyone knows that kind of story is fake and unrealistic. But who wouldn't yearn for such an experience? It sounds so exciting.

That is, if possible.

Gu Huai looked like a cold and aloof woman with a commanding presence, someone you could never underestimate.

He smiled and nodded. "Of course I don't want to lose, but I need to be prepared for both possibilities. Otherwise, would I just jump off a building if I lose?"

"If you're this fragile, then I have nothing to say."

"If I were really that fragile, I wouldn't be alive today."

Looking back on the past.

But they were all days and nights spent in that tiny rented room where the sun never shone.

So what exactly led his life to this point? Gu Huai couldn't deny the changes the simulation system had brought him, but he felt there were other influences as well.

This is also something that cannot be ignored.

For example, Lin Jiang, who has always been trying to give herself confidence, comfort herself, and understand herself.

For example, there's Cai Yan, who seems to always be sarcastic and cynical, but in reality, she's been fueling the fire and pushing herself to this point.

Give yourself strength, give yourself opportunities, and give yourself a reason to go all out.

Cai Yan looked at him and suddenly asked softly, "If this doesn't work out, will you blame me?"

"Why should I blame you?"

"If it weren't for me, you probably wouldn't have caught Minister Qian's attention, and you wouldn't have been given this task. In a way, I'm the one who put you in the spotlight."

You know that too?
However, Gu Huai didn't feel disgusted at all.

So he shook his head easily.

"No, on the contrary, I'm very grateful that you did that."

"Really?"

Cai Yan was somewhat incredulous. She even said, "Shouldn't you feel that I'm acting on my own initiative, trying to impose my standards on you, presumptuously attempting to change you, without considering whether you want any of this?"

Gu Huai smiled easily, "If it were me at my most extreme, I probably would have felt that way. But now I feel okay, because I realize that even if my life has only changed a little, it's still much better than living in a daze, blindly and numbly like before."

Because no matter what you do, time and life will push you forward; no one can turn back time. The only difference is whether you have direction or not, whether you are enjoying yourself or drifting aimlessly.

"At least you have some conscience; you're not truly hopeless."

She turned her head away, suddenly wanting to avoid the man's direct gaze.

She's getting bolder and bolder; now she dares to stare straight at me like that, and she's lost all the cuteness she used to have when she was shy.

"To be honest, I was worried that I might not do a good job and disappoint you."

Gu Huai was joking.

Cai Yan shook her head indifferently, "This is your own life, why should I be disappointed? Whether you've lived up to my expectations or not is not important, the key is that you have to live up to yourself. Okay, I'll allow you to have one more cigarette, I'm going back now, don't be late tonight."

After saying this, Cai Yan quickly left the emergency exit.

Gu Huai kept replaying Cai Yan's last words in his mind: the key is to be true to yourself.

Don't regret a moment when you didn't try harder.

How can one be sure of having a clear conscience?
Gu Huai did not take out another cigarette as Cai Yan had suggested. He simply took a deep breath and clenched his fists.

"It will win."

-

Xu Wenxi arrived earlier than expected.

Gu Huai personally came downstairs to greet him, to express his appreciation and gratitude. Although he wasn't exactly a big shot, the word "personally" didn't seem particularly special to him.

Xu Wenxi wasn't alone; this isn't meant to be offensive. A young and pretty girl also got off the bus. She was quite beautiful, dressed fashionably, and had good taste. However, the difference between her and Xu Wenxi was obvious.

Her face had a much stronger "internet celebrity" look, and there were even places that made Gu Huai suspect she had undergone surgery, but she seemed quite kind and friendly.

"You must be Gu Huai? Just call me Xiao Zhou, my Douyin name is: Liquid Xiao Zhou."

"Hello, hello, you're so beautiful, I'll follow you right away."

Gu Huai smiled politely. "Hahaha, don't be so polite. Wenxi told me you even look down on her, how could you possibly be interested in me?"

Gu Huai glanced at Xu Wenxi, who was looking up at the sky, and couldn't help but smile bitterly, saying, "Do I look like such an ungrateful person? Do I, a nobody, have the right to look down on her?"

Xiao Zhou replied with a smile, "No, I think you're quite handsome, and not the kind of pretty boy. You seem very reassuring. I really like mature men. Why are you pulling me?"

As they were talking, they noticed Xu Wenxi's unfriendly gaze beside them.

"I think you're being ridiculous. He didn't have a carnival to fool you."

"They didn't lie, did they?"

Xiao Zhou said innocently.

Xu Wenxi rolled her eyes, then looked at Gu Huai, "Are you all ready? I haven't prepared anything, so don't expect me to save the day. I'm just a bum."

Gu Huai smiled and replied, "Everything is ready, don't worry. We'll just have to go through the motions. You don't need to prepare anything either; your beautiful appearance is the best preparation."

Xu Wenxi looked at Gu Huai with slight surprise, "Wow, your skills in charming girls have improved."

"That's all the truth. Let's go up first. We've also prepared a place for you to rest."

It's absolutely true, Xu Wenxi's outfit and makeup today are almost too beautiful.

Her hair, clearly styled with care, cascaded down one side, falling just below her collarbone. It perfectly framed her beautiful oval face. Her makeup wasn't heavy, but the blush and eyeliner were just right, showcasing her sophisticated yet innocent charm to the fullest.

As for her outfits, there's no doubt that even among a group of online celebrity videos, Gu Huai believes her aesthetic sense and overall style are among the most sophisticated.

A red, form-fitting long dress, paired with her fiery red hair, also accentuated her fair skin.

It's not heavy, and it's clean and pretty.

She took the two of them upstairs. Many people in the company had already left work, so it was a bit empty. Cai Yan was very considerate and cleared out her office as a special place for live streaming, while the two of them sat down and rested in the work area outside.

Gu Huai took out a series of forms and handed them to Xu Wenxi.

"These are the products we'll be launching tonight, along with some promotional text about their effects and formulas. You can take a quick look, but I'll explain most of it."

Xu Wenxi glanced at the densely packed form, then at Gu Huai beside her.

"You're quite meticulous, but what's the point of using pinyin?"

"There really is pinyin? Hahaha, Wenxi probably thinks you have limited education."

"Go to hell! I went to the same university as him, and I was always in the top three of my class. Do you think I have limited education?"

Gu Huai thought to himself that his university wasn't a top-tier university, so it wasn't something to brag about.

He said softly, somewhat embarrassed, "Because some of the ingredients are Chinese herbal medicines that ordinary people don't usually use. I was worried you might not have seen them before. Don't worry, I specifically looked them up before labeling them."

"Hmph, at least you know how to talk. Wait a minute."

"Ok?"

"You don't think I can't use pinyin just because I like to send voice messages, do you?"

"How could that be? Don't spread rumors! I only have respect for you!"

"I'll settle with you later."

Xu Wenxi didn't press the matter further and began to carefully examine the form.

Gu Huai didn't disturb her and went to Cai Yan's office to adjust the equipment.

After Gu Huai left, Xiao Zhou leaned over and couldn't help but mutter as she looked at Xu Wenxi's serious expression as she checked her watch.

"Is it really necessary to be this serious? You weren't this serious when you were filming the video."

Xu Wenxi didn't look at her, but just looked at the form and said in a very soft voice.

"If it were just my own problem, it wouldn't matter, but I have to be worthy of the efforts of others."

Hearing Xu Wenxi say this, Xiaozhou was stunned. She looked uncertainly at her beautiful best friend, whose expression was more serious than ever before.

"Why didn't you say that before? Am I right? Your attitude towards him is very different. You wouldn't..."

Xu Wenxi looked up at her this time and asked, "Is it because you think he's ordinary that he's not worth my serious attention? That I should just deal with him?"

"That's not what I meant. I was just saying..."

Xu Wenxi reached out and stroked her long hair.

"First, he's more special than you think. Second, it's tasteless to just go along with someone else's efforts, and I won't do that."

……

(End of this chapter)