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

Chapter 39 Remember to wait for me~
Everyone suddenly became nervous.

Although they tried hard to make the team building atmosphere seem great and everyone was having a good time, they all agreed that Zhong Xinyang's words were too harsh, and their opinion was one-sided.

However, the deep-seated prejudice could not be changed. The impression that Gu Huai was difficult to get along with was still too ingrained. So they all looked at Gu Huai, worried that the person who would cause a real conflict was this silent man.

Old Lin, who was closest to Gu Huai, even subconsciously tensed his muscles, as if he was ready to hold Gu Huai down at any moment.

But the things they feared did not happen.

Gu Huai did not erupt or suddenly lash out.

He just suddenly chuckled.

"I won't say anything about blaming others for your own mistakes and dereliction of duty. Does this have anything to do with whether you have guts or not? Are you desperate? You think you can test your courage by striking up a conversation with a stranger and offering them a drink for no reason? You've really lost your nerve."

These sarcastic remarks almost made someone burst out laughing, but thankfully they covered their mouths.

Zhong Xinyang's face flushed red from such direct sarcasm.

"You're the one who's desperate! What do you mean by 'going down'? You just don't dare, that's all."

What if I dared?

Looking back on his life, he really isn't good at getting into conflicts with people. If there's anything he can get angry about, it's only when he's sure the other person won't actually hit him.

During his school years, there were many things that made him unhappy, such as being wronged, being made fun of for no reason, and being the butt of jokes. He thought about getting angry, but if he raised his voice even slightly, he would tremble all over, as if his anger was rushing to his head, making him look both angry and ridiculous.

Gradually, he learned to suppress his temper and not lash out on the spot. It seemed that this would prevent the offended person from becoming the ridiculous clown.

but.

Every night when I think of this scene, I feel frustrated and regretful that I didn't react at the time. Wouldn't I have been the clown?
He didn't want to be a clown anymore.

Even though responding to Zhong Xinyang's provocation now felt like being tricked, he didn't want to regret it later.

This is the most important thing the simulation system has taught itself.

Why put up with something when you don't want to? You're the one being offended, so why should you consider other people's feelings?
Explode when it's time to explode!

Zhong Xinyang was stunned for a moment, then noticed that Gu Huai's expression was clearly off.

It seems he's really decided to give it a shot and see what happens.
Wait, I can't become the clown!
He immediately tried to make amends.

"So what if you dare to offer a toast? You only have the skill to make someone drink the toast you offer! Otherwise, isn't it enough to just have hands?"

Hearing this, Gu Huai almost laughed.

"You really have no shame, always patching things up? One condition after another? Do you only have the guts if I propose to her later?"

"Pfft."

Sister Guo couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Clearly, this laughter further aggravated Zhong Xinyang, who was already extremely agitated.

He had originally intended to teach this annoying jerk a lesson, but now he had put himself in that position, and he increasingly felt like a clown performing.

For him, swallowing his anger at this moment would truly make him look like a clown.

He has had a smooth life from his school days until now, thanks to his family connections and the company's behind-the-scenes influence. Everyone treats him with respect. When will he ever become the target of public criticism?

How can we swallow this insult?

"That's the offer! Do you dare to take it? If not, don't talk about anything else!"

Seeing Zhong Xinyang's face turn red, Gu Huai suddenly felt less angry, because Zhong Xinyang now seemed like a student who had never left school.

A child who is still quite young.

His anger and embarrassment shattered all the image he had built up at the company; all those seemingly respectable masks were torn apart.

It's like a child arguing with someone about who didn't clean properly and who got points deducted for not cleaning today.

But does that mean children don't need to be disciplined? Just because he's a child, does that mean he's above the law?
No.

Just as Gu Huai stopped smiling and stared at the other person, about to speak...

"Is everyone talking about me?"

A sudden sound came from behind Zhong Xinyang. Because he was so focused on watching Zhong Xinyang, Gu Huai hadn't noticed anyone suddenly appearing.

Everyone looked up and gasped in shock before falling silent.

Because he had just become a tool for Zhong Xinyang to restrain Gu Huai, the person he had mentioned testing Gu Huai's courage had now appeared behind Zhong Xinyang.

Wearing a baseball cap and sporting a smile that no one would find offensive, Lin Jiang appeared, looking radiant and charming.

No one knows when she arrived, nor is anyone certain how much she overheard.

Even Cai Yan was stunned, and she immediately frowned and gritted her teeth.

Zhong Xinyang was initially stunned and felt guilty. After all, he had just been joking around with the other person, and now the other person was giving a real-life example, which was a bit scary.

However, he was incredibly quick-witted, so quick that even Gu Huai had to admit he was quite capable.

Because Zhong Xinyang spoke up very quickly.

"Oh, we were just talking about you. We were saying how well you sing and how beautiful you are. You're amazing." "Thank you for the compliment, but is that all? I think I heard something else that wasn't so good."

Looking at Lin Jiang's slightly furrowed brows, it seemed as if a bad question was about to arise.

Zhong Xinyang was not afraid at all; on the contrary, he was secretly delighted.

He immediately said, "I'm sorry, it was just my colleague joking. He said he wanted to toast you because you're so pretty and sing so well. I already said you didn't seem to want to accept toasts from others, but he insisted that he was different and that he would definitely drink the toasts he offered, and even asked for your contact information. Sigh, I don't know where he got his confidence from. But please just take it as a joke and don't take it seriously, okay? Sorry, sorry."

Gu Huai was so angry he almost laughed.

Is this such an obvious setup?
Do you think you're being clever by saying things you never actually said, like "He's different" or "I need his contact information"?

Zhong Xinyang said these words with the intention of offending the beautiful woman in front of him even more, so that she wouldn't doubt the truth of his words. Then she would question who he was, and he would pretend to be helpless and tell her that he was Gu Huai.

Of course, one must also pretend to help mediate and appear kind.

But judging from this woman's remarkable demeanor, she definitely won't swallow this insult. She'll surely make a scene in public to embarrass Gu Huai, and even force him to apologize in person!

Even if these people know they are framing someone, so what if they fan the flames?
I'm going to get my revenge!

At worst, they can just walk away after it's over. They have connections behind the scenes anyway, so what if they don't stay in this group anymore? They're all just opportunists!
Now we must make Gu Huai swallow this bitter pill and leave him speechless!

No one knows better than the person who framed him how wronged he is. Of course, he won't sympathize with him; he'll just laugh it off.

"Really? Quite the boast. I'd like to know who dares to say such a thing. Who is it?"

really!

I'm coming!

Everything went as Zhong Xinyang had predicted; the questioning began!

The others also noticed Zhong Xinyang's ulterior motives, which were quite obvious, but they didn't know whether they should speak up at this moment, lest they transfer the other person's anger onto themselves.

At this moment, it seemed that only they could speak, and they all looked at Cai Yan in unison.

The true leader here, and the person of highest status, is also a woman, very beautiful, and with a commanding presence. If she were willing to explain.
Surprisingly, Cai Yan didn't say a word; she didn't even bother to look at the beautiful woman in the baseball cap.

It was as if they had given up something.

This undoubtedly made Zhong Xinyang even happier. He suppressed the urge to laugh and pretended to be helpless.

"Oh, it was just a joke, ma'am. Please don't take it to heart. This guy across from me is my colleague. He's usually quite timid, and I don't think he meant it. Please don't blame him."

As I said this, my heart was already roaring.

Quickly scold him!
Report him for harassment!

Take his picture! Post it online, on Weibo, Xiaohongshu, and Douyin! Ruin his reputation, leave him speechless, and make everyone condemn him!
He saw Gu Huai raise his head and meet the woman's gaze with a helpless expression.

He could almost picture Gu Huai struggling to defend himself, his face flushed with embarrassment, unable to gain the other party's trust despite his efforts.

Women, when their emotions run high, they can't listen to any reason or logic.
With expectant eyes, he saw the woman slowly walk towards Gu Huai.

She looked at Gu Huai, her brows furrowing slightly, her expression already showing displeasure.

Meeting Gu Huai's helpless and resigned gaze, she said.

Are you going to offer me a toast?

Gu Huai smiled wryly.

They're just stirring things up.

Zhong Xinyang almost burst out laughing.

What kind of explanation is this? You're so tough on your buddies, but so soft on women? Where's your sarcasm? Where's your ease and confidence? Where's your irony? You...
"I didn't bring any wine, so you can drink yours."

then.

The woman in the baseball cap, amidst the somewhat bewildered gazes of the crowd, reached out her exceptionally beautiful hand and picked up the wine glass that belonged to Gu Huai.

Without wiping it off, he drank the wine that Gu Huai hadn't finished in one gulp.

She tilted her head back, revealing the graceful curve of her slender neck, like a swan raising its head. Even a drop of crystal-clear wine overflowed from the corner of her mouth, tracing a path down her chin.

She simply wiped it away gently with her little finger, then looked at Gu Huai with a smile.

"I have something to do, I'll be done soon, wait for me, don't sneak away."

"."

Zhong Xinyang's expression was no longer that of someone barely able to suppress a sly grin.

He looked as if he had been punched in the face; his eyes were vacant, and his mouth was agape.

The real world before his eyes was collapsing.

He was like someone demonstrating what sudden death truly means—

clown.

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