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

Chapter 181 The Thief Cai Yan! (Second Update!)
The KTVs in the provincial capital can't be compared to those in Jicheng.

Now that Lulu is financially well-off, she wouldn't book a cheap place and risk being laughed at by her former classmates.

The location is very bustling, surrounded by office buildings, high-rises, and shopping malls. Prices in this area are obviously not cheap.

The private room that Lulu booked was quite large, so large that the most convenient way for people sitting on either side to contact each other was through WeChat.

"You booked such a big private room? You've definitely found a good husband."

Cai Yan teased Lulu.

Lulu couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle, her little bit of smugness almost overflowing. "What are you saying? If you wanted, you could find someone a million times better than me."

"You're talking nonsense again. If I were that kind of person, you would be the one giving me the money first."

On this issue, Lin Jiang and Cai Yan reached a rare agreement.

"That's right. This isn't an era where you have to get married and have children. You're not struggling in this society to get a good price and then sell yourself. Otherwise, you wouldn't need to work hard in the first place."

The two looked at each other through Lulu.

They saw similar emotions in each other's eyes. Whether it was tacit understanding or awkwardness in their eye contact, the two of them almost simultaneously shifted their gaze to the other side, to a man who was slightly bending over.

Gu Huai raised his head, turned around, and said to Lulu.

"Holy crap, this table lights up when you touch it!"

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Then they both rolled their eyes.

Soon, the other people at the dinner table arrived one after another. Of course, some of the old classmates had things to do the next day and had already gone home by this time. However, a few of Lin Jiang and Lulu's acquaintances also came.

She was a classmate Lulu met in Lin Jiang's class after Lulu repeated a year of high school.

These people were a year younger than Cai Yan and Gu Huai, so they were naturally not familiar with each other.

"Oh? Lin Banhua is here too! You should have said so earlier! Someone told me earlier that there was someone who looked like you eating downstairs, but I didn't believe it! Hahaha."

"Hey, Lu Jia! Your goddess is right here! Where are you?! Why are you hiding?!"

These people were clearly a small circle, but Gu Huai didn't pay them any special attention, nor did he have any desire to go up and make friends with them.

He wasn't the kind of person who was particularly smooth or adept at navigating social situations, and he didn't consider every acquaintance as part of his network.

It's not like you're from the older generation, the main character isn't even you, yet you like to inexplicably go up to people, offer them drinks, and try to establish connections by making small talk. You know a motley crew of people, including many scoundrels, and you call it your "connections." In reality, when you need help making connections, they're completely useless.

I just happened to see them push out a young man who had drunk quite a bit, had a flushed face, and looked rather decent and handsome.

He looked somewhat embarrassed at the people shoving him around him, "This happened so long ago. Stop talking nonsense. Hey, it's Lulu's wedding, what are you all doing?"

During this time, some people were egging them on, saying, "What's the big deal? It's been so long since we've seen each other. What's wrong with old classmates getting to know each other again? Are you embarrassed?"

"Yeah, it's okay to lie to your brothers, but don't lie to yourself. After graduation, all those sad posts you made on social media, you don't think everyone doesn't know who you're talking about, do you?"

"Hahahaha. Come on over here, I'm waiting for you!"

Cai Yan was standing not far from Gu Huai at this moment. When she saw that Gu Huai's gaze was drawn to that direction, she couldn't help but say with a slightly sarcastic smile.

"Just stand by and watch your beloved girl reunite with an old acquaintance after a long separation? Aren't you going to do anything about it?"

Gu Huai glanced at Cai Yan, puzzled. "What nonsense are you talking about? Why should I interfere when old classmates meet? I don't even know them."

Gu Huai certainly wouldn't do anything. Besides not knowing her and having no right or position to do or say anything, it was also based on a strange, even blind, trust in Lin Jiang.

Of course, he also realized that if it were his former self...

Seeing a girl you feel special talking to another boy probably makes you want to hide in a corner and feel sad all by yourself. You then use those reasons of inferiority and self-pity to numb yourself, constantly convincing yourself, which is also deceiving yourself.

Although I haven't done anything yet, I feel more at peace, even reassured.

It seemed that Lu Jia, seemingly pushed by a friend and having no other choice, was 'forced' to walk up to Lin Jiang, and then said awkwardly, "Long time no see, Lin Jiang."

Lin Jiang, who was just chatting and laughing with Lulu, could clearly see that the smile on her face had turned polite and courteous.

Like rapid cooling.

She simply smiled and nodded, without showing any shyness or awkwardness as everyone around her had expected. Although she did show some embarrassment, her expression was still quite endearing.

On the contrary, she was poised and polite, maintaining a distance as if she were just meeting someone.

"Well, long time no see."

These few words left no room for the other person to continue the conversation, as if to tell them that for long-lost but not very related people, this greeting is enough.

But clearly, having finally mustered the courage and emboldened by alcohol, how could Lu Jia be willing to end the conversation so easily after so many years when he had the chance to see this woman who was even more radiant than before? Didn't he consider the possibility of her appearing when he came? Of course he did, otherwise why would he have dressed up so formally?
The significance of the "white moonlight" lies in its ability to linger in one's memory and remain unresolved for a long time; otherwise, how could it become such a special term?
"Um... how have you been lately? How have you been?"

Everyone around was holding back their laughter, as if they were watching some grand show.

Lu Jia's question seemed cliché and melodramatic, but he just wanted the other person to politely ask him the same question in return. Of course, he knew that a girl like Lin Jiang must be doing well, but if she asked him, maybe he could express the feelings he didn't have the courage to express back then, even if there was no result.

pity.

Lin Jiang was not a naive or innocent child when it came to this kind of thing. In fact, only Gu Huai knew how mature she really was, and that she was even excessively 'sensible' in her first year of high school.

So Lin Jiang simply replied, "Everything is normal. What are you all crowding around for? It's not me getting married tomorrow."

This seemingly joking remark abruptly interrupted any possibility of Lu Jia continuing to let this awkward, strange, yet captivating atmosphere fester. Lulu, standing nearby, finally had a chance to chime in.

"Yeah, what are you all doing here? Those who want to sing, go ahead and choose a song. Those who want to drink, wait a minute, the waiter's going to get the drinks. I ordered four cases, so don't be shy!"

Since the bride had spoken, the crowd naturally couldn't continue to make a fuss.

To cover his embarrassment, Lu Jia turned around and said to the person next to him, "So why make such a fuss? It's too embarrassing, it's been so long already."

In fact, the person who regrets the most is himself, as he didn't get to say more words.

This little incident passed quickly, and no one took it to heart.

They quickly settled into a normal state, with some people requesting songs and singing along, while others began to prolong their lingering drunkenness in various ways.

The lights inside the private room shone back and forth.

Gu Huai sat quietly, neither inviting anyone to drink nor showing any interest in singing.

Looking at Cai Yan, who was fiddling with her phone, she asked curiously, "You said you weren't done having fun and wanted to come over, so why are you fiddling with your phone now that you're here?"

Cai Yan rolled her eyes at Gu Huai, annoyed. "I have a report that I haven't finished, and I just need to send it to the boss. Do you think I'm as free as you are?"

"What are you saying? I'm not idle either, you know." Gu Huai thought for a moment and said softly, "If you're too busy, I'll tell Lulu for you to go back first?"

Hearing the concern in Gu Huai's words, Cai Yan's expression softened, and her voice became unusually gentle. "It's alright, I've already written it and sent it to him. Aren't you going to drink with them?"

Zhang Qicheng and the others were having a great time drinking, playing drinking games that Gu Huai couldn't understand, whether it was a drinking game or something else.

He shook his head. "I don't know how to play that kind of game, and there's no need to force myself to drink it."

"Then why did you come here? You don't like these kinds of occasions either."

Cai Yan said with a smile.

Gu Huai looked helplessly at the exquisite and beautiful woman, "You think I came here wanting to drink?"

"if not?"

"I didn't do it for..."

As the words were about to come out, Gu Huai noticed the other person's slightly narrowed gaze and suddenly realized that this look was somewhat familiar.

Isn't that the kind of look that's designed to lure people in? It seems like a question, but it's actually a rhetorical question, designed to get you to reveal your true thoughts.

That's despicable.

Cai Yan thought the other person hadn't noticed, but she herself was barely able to suppress her laughter.

"Tell me, why?"

Gu Huai suddenly realized that during the simulation last night, in the movie theater, was this the same look he had when he faced Cai Yan, who was still a young girl?

No wonder it felt so familiar.

What is this? Is it dealing with oneself in one's own way, or seeking revenge for what happened back then?
Thinking about these things isn't a big deal, but I couldn't help but focus my attention on her red, beautiful lips. The feeling of that touch is still something I can relive.

So, as if by instinct, Gu Huai also curled the corners of his mouth.

"Don't you know what I'm doing this for? It would be too despicable for me to say it now, Cai Yan."

Instead of calling her Team Leader Cai, they addressed her by her first name.

In this seemingly secluded space for conversation, where the two are close enough, such a form of address can easily change the atmosphere.

But then she noticed the change in Gu Huai's eyes and even his somewhat unfamiliar tone.

Cai Yan shouldn't have thought of that long-buried secret. But fate had other plans; last night she dreamt of it and almost immediately recognized that deadly sense of familiarity.

It was in a similar atmosphere that he kept moving closer to me, and I didn't resist. Then he kissed me.
And now, all of this is becoming clearer and more familiar, damn it, and I've been drinking.

Although her mind was still hazy from the effects of the alcohol, Gu Huai became increasingly clear in her eyes, with his upright features, deep-set eyes, and prominent Adam's apple.
For no apparent reason, I found myself becoming parched.

But this isn't a movie theater where only two people know each other; this is...
Damn it, do you really think you're still as ignorant and naive as you were back then, that you can manipulate me in the same way again?
however--

"Hey! Yan Yan, what are you two doing? Come and play with us!"

They were as flustered as a young couple deeply in love in a corner of the school, suddenly discovered by a patrolling teacher.

The two quickly created a distance of more than two body lengths between them.

Gu Huai coughed and pinched his throat. Cai Yan, on the other hand, pretended to tap the screen of her phone a few times.

Lulu and Lin Jiang walked over.

Lulu looked at the two suspiciously, "What are you doing? Was that some kind of qigong? Why did you suddenly split up so far apart?"

Before Cai Yan could explain or answer, another graceful young woman plopped down next to her.

She wore a gentle, unassuming smile, but whispered in her ear.

"Miss Cai is quite the petty thief."

Cai Yan: ? ? ?
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(End of this chapter)