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

Chapter 228 Attribute Explosion

Chapter 228 Attribute Explosion (First Update!)

"boom."

The elevator doors slowly opened, and the unknown woman in front of her decisively left the elevator.

Gu Huai didn't even get a glimpse of the other person's profile several times.

Instead, Cai Yan, who was beside her, frowned and said as she walked out, "I don't think I've seen this person before."

Gu Huai didn't mention that he had seen this woman by the water dispenser at noon. He figured it was better to avoid trouble. Even if he brought it up in a normal way, she would probably still make sarcastic remarks.

Dude, you're not a masochist, why would you like being insulted? That doesn't make sense, bro.

So he looked suddenly enlightened and said, "Oh, maybe it's a new colleague?"

Cai Yan nodded, "Probably, since they've been recruiting a lot these past few days, I guess you'll need to recruit more people too."

"That seems to be true, but Minister Qian didn't mention that."

"We'll see what happens."

After all, weekly tasks have been set, and relying solely on the second group's manpower would definitely be too much for them. They also have their own tasks to do. If they don't add more manpower, they'll really be using us like donkeys.
When is your driving test (Part 3)?

Gu Huai asked while hailing a ride-hailing car.

Cai Yan sighed helplessly, "It's this Thursday, I'll take half a day off to take the exam."

There was no response, and when I turned around, I saw Gu Huai smirking there.

She kicked him in annoyance, but high heels weren't always practical, and Gu Huai's dodging skills were already masterful. He didn't even need to look; his body sensed and reacted first. He sensed killing intent!
He laughed and said, "Why did you kick me? I didn't offend you."

"Then what are you laughing at? Are you cursing me to fail the exam?"

"I'm innocent, Your Honor!" Gu Huai cried, on the verge of tears. "Am I such a dark person? From the bottom of my heart, I want you to pass the exam."

"How disgusting! You really want me to pass the exam?" Cai Yan looked at Gu Huai suspiciously.

The man nodded matter-of-factly, "Of course, I can hitch a ride with you from now on."

"Pah! I'm not giving you my car to drive, so why would I be your chauffeur?"

"Who knows? Oh, the car's here."

Whether it was for himself or not, Gu Huai didn't know, but he felt that he didn't need to think about when he could buy a car anymore.

If you don't take advantage of a good deal, wouldn't you be a bastard?
The restaurant I booked wasn't far away, and it was Xu Cheng who recommended it. As for why I didn't choose the one Cai Yan booked last time, it's quite simple: what if I ran into Lin Jiang again?
Having learned from his previous experience, Gu Huai was unwilling to suffer needlessly again.

If you can't even manage your own little corner of the world, how can you expect to mediate international affairs? That's just too ambitious.

When the two of them were almost at their destination.

Basically, all the members of Group Two had arrived. It was late afternoon, a winter day when the sun sets early. The sky was already quite gloomy.

The restaurant was already brightly lit with colorful lights and playing soothing music.

"Oh, the two leaders have arrived!"

As soon as the two entered, Old Lin, who was the first to spot them, waved to them and joked.

However, he was noticeably more restrained. After all, he had just been "reminded" by Gu Huai, and he knew that although Gu Huai might be easy to talk to, Cai Yan's aura alone was enough to deter many people in the second group from gossiping about her behind her back.

Aside from Gu Huai, she didn't have any particularly good or bad relationships with anyone, and she was also the team leader. This meant there was no reason to gossip about her, and she wasn't familiar with her. What could she say? Apart from the gossip about her and Gu Huai, there was nothing else to glean from her.

Even when chatting and complaining with colleagues from other groups, when the topic of Cai Yan comes up, all they can manage to squeeze out is a dry, uninspired remark: "Our group leader is nothing but pretty, so boring."

We could actually talk quite a bit about Gu Huai.

Gu Huai: ? ? ?
So you guys can use my good looks to gossip about me? You bastards!
"Is everyone here?"

Gu Huai naturally distanced himself from Cai Yan, one circling around from the left and the other from the right.

In the end, they ended up together again because these people had reserved their seats in advance—exactly two seats right next to each other.

They did not consider the differences between men and women at all.

This made Gu Huai, who had gone to great lengths to avoid embarrassing Cai Yan, feel awkward.

Is this how junior managers are treated? Why isn't there a fish head on this table?

“Everyone’s here. If you’re not enthusiastic about eating, then there’s something wrong with your thinking, especially since it’s Team Leader Gu’s treat.”

Old Lin said with a smile.

Seeing that Cai Yan had already sat down, Gu Huai sat down as well and said with a smile, "Who said I was treating?"

"Huh?" Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.

Gu Huai waved his hand and said, "Give me all of them later."

"Really?" Old Lin's pupils dilated.

"We've become rusty; you can't even tell when I'm joking."

"Hahahahaha."

Only then did everyone feel relieved.

After Gu Huai suddenly pulled this stunt, everyone present was left with lingering fear and no one dared to tease the two sitting together with their eyes or words.

"I've already ordered the food. Now, sign up. Would you like a soft drink or an alcoholic beverage?"

For Gu Huai, maintaining a smooth and orderly pace for the team-building activity was actually quite difficult. But there was no other way; he had to grit his teeth and keep going since he was the one who had treated everyone.

Moreover, his colleagues present were quite supportive and didn't give Gu Huai any difficult problems; on the contrary, they were able to joke around as before.

A young girl named Yang Xinyue in the group could even smile and say to Gu Huai, "Brother Gu is different now that he's the deputy group leader. His whole demeanor has changed."

Gu Huai chuckled and joked back, "Your appearance hasn't changed, has it?"

"Well, he's gotten a lot more handsome!"

"Hahaha, Xiao Yang, you're not seeing Gu Huai get promoted and you're getting interested in him, are you? Are your family pressuring you to get married?"

"Get lost, Brother Lin! You're teasing me again!"

Cai Yan, who was sitting quietly looking at her phone, raised an eyebrow slightly and found the girl who had spoken to her earlier in the crowd.

Yang Xinyue didn't know who was watching her, because everyone was looking at her, but why did she feel a chill down her spine?
Never mind, I'm so tired of working lately. Today I finally get to enjoy myself without spending my own money, so I have to eat my fill!

Yang Xinyue is considered the life of the party in Group Two. Besides being sweet and cheerful to everyone she talks to, she also likes to bring all sorts of snacks to work—proper snacks, not some kind of waste.

Yang Xinyue wouldn't mind if a colleague passed by and took one or two pieces; she would be quite happy if you praised the snacks she brought.

The food and drinks were served quickly.

As everyone drank and chatted, Gu Huai's presence automatically diminished, since he wasn't good at initiating conversations and mostly just listened to people chat while drinking.

I might occasionally chime in with a sentence, but at least that's easy. Socializing that requires racking your brains isn't real socializing; it's a waste of energy and yields no results. It's inhuman.

Xu Cheng saw drinking with his superiors as an opportunity, while Gu Huai only saw it as suffering.

"Drinking alone is so boring, how about we play some games?"

Old Lin suggested with a smile.

"Sure, what game?"

Immediately, some people became interested. After all, it was free time outside of work, and they didn't have to spend any of it themselves. Besides, what's wrong with having fun creating a lively atmosphere?
Gu Huai watched as Old Lin pulled a brand new deck of cards from his pocket.

Goodness, this Zhongdeng. It's obvious he planned this all along the way; even the license plates are brand new.

"It's very simple, seven, eight, nine. Seven drinks half a cup, eight designates someone to drink half a cup, and nine drinks a full cup. If you draw any of the other cards, you can pass. If you draw any of the seven, eight, or nine cards, you have to keep drawing until you pass."

It is indeed very simple, but as everyone knows, the simpler the game at the dinner table, the more you drink.

Gu Huai thought for a moment and then chimed in, "Let's try to use beer for this punishment. Cocktails and other strong drinks are too much. You have to go to work tomorrow, so try not to drink too much."

Sister Guo smiled and looked at Gu Huai, "Little Gu is so considerate. I've always thought you're capable and meticulous, no wonder you're the deputy team leader."

Gu Huai was initially a little worried, since he wasn't considered a senior member of the group, unlike Sister Guo and Lao Lin, and Sister Guo was quite capable. He was worried that she might have some objections or dissatisfaction with his promotion, but it seems that she didn't.

"Let's stop talking and get started!"

Old Lin will deal the cards.

His technique was skillful. As for whether he used any cheating techniques, he probably didn't, because all five fingers were intact.

But perhaps because they are successful at work, they are prone to failure at the casino.

Others would pass with two or three draws at most, and drink about one cup. But for Gu Huai, even drawing an eight was difficult. He was constantly drawing sevens and nines, and Gu Huai was drinking half a cup after another, and one cup after another.

After drinking his fourth cup, Gu Huai couldn't help but take Old Lin's hand.

"Let me see if you're hiding a badge in your cuff!"

"Hahaha, don't be a sore loser, Team Leader Gu. Who can you blame for your bad luck?"

After finally getting the next card, it was Cai Yan's turn. Without refusing this little game, Cai Yan stretched out her fair and slender fingers and gently flipped the card over.

"Eight! Team Leader Cai, who would you like to designate?"

Gu Huai looked at Old Lin who had said those words, and narrowed his eyes. "Old Lin, what's the meaning of you giving me those meaningful glances? And you're even giving me that look!"

"Hahaha, is there any?"

“I saw it all!!”

"Gu Huai, drink."

Cai Yan refused to give in, so Gu Huai had no choice but to pick up half a cup again. He had initially thought that Cai Yan wasn't very close to the others and was embarrassed to let them drink.

After going around the circle, everyone who flipped to the number eight insisted on drinking it themselves.

Hey!
That's considered breaking a divine law.

After just two laps, Gu Huai couldn't even eat anymore, and he glared at everyone with annoyance.

"You're forming cliques and excluding me, aren't you? You're targeting me!"

Old Lin was acting strangely, writhing in his spot like a maggot.

"Well, that's because you got promoted today~ We're not targeting you, we're just congratulating you."

"You old rascal!"

"Xiao Yang, turn this over!"

"Roger that!"

Yang Xinyue saluted and then flipped the card.

"Eight!"

Old Lin immediately popped a champagne bottle on the spot, shouting, "Hahaha! Lao Gu, you're getting out of here lying down today!"

"Brother Lin, you drink!"

"???"

Old Lin looked at Yang Xinyue in astonishment.

Yang Xinyue said with slightly flushed cheeks, "Brother Gu has drunk so much, I really feel a little sorry for him. I can't help it, I'm easily swayed by handsome guys."

Old Lin pointed directly at Yang Xinyue and said, "Fine, fine, so your brother Lin isn't handsome, is he?"

"To be honest, I'm getting a bit old."

"Old but delicious, you know it or not! Glug glug."

Yang Xinyue's words seemed to be a signal, and after this round, everyone collectively designated Lao Lin to drink, making the old guy quite drunk. Unfortunately, Gu Huai didn't draw an eight, but a nine, and reluctantly had to drink with him.

And Cai Yan, with her incredible luck, flipped over another eight.

Gu Huai was dumbfounded. "Have you flipped over any other cards? May I ask?"

Cai Yan didn't look at Gu Huai, just when everyone thought that Cai Yan would either target Gu Huai or join forces to attack Lao Lin.

But then they saw Cai Yan staring intently at a certain spot, and then raising her arm.

"you drink."

Everyone looked over.

Gu Huai also looked over.

Yang Xinyue pointed to herself.

"Me, me?"

"Ah."

Why!

wrong.