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

Chapter 44 Is it ridiculous?
Xu Wenxi?

This was the name that naturally came to Gu Huai's mind upon seeing this message.

This woman named Xu Wenxi truly deserves the title of goddess, at least during her university years. As someone who was not only sought after by students in the Economics and Management Department, but also by countless senior and junior students, her beauty was renowned throughout the university.

Back then, you could often see people mentioning this name on university forums.

But to say that someone is his goddess is utter nonsense.

There was no special story between us; we just happened to be in the same class.

It just so happened that on his birthday, his classmates teased him to ask this girl for her WeChat, but he was rejected.

Gu Huai still finds it all baffling. He had no connection with this woman whatsoever. Back then, the people in his dorm inexplicably used his birthday as an excuse to insist on helping him fulfill his dreams.

They took turns going to Xu Wenxi to ask for her WeChat.

Now Gu Huai probably understands that back then, they just wanted Xu Wenxi's contact information, but they didn't have a reasonable reason, so they used him as an excuse.

I'm just a tool.

And then that was it. He didn't get her WeChat, and he had no other interaction with her. As a result, the whole class started spreading rumors that he liked Xu Wenxi and that Xu Wenxi was Gu Huai's goddess.

Every time Gu Huai saw this woman, it was like a thief seeing a policeman; he would immediately avoid her gaze, afraid that she would see him.

The embarrassment of being pressured into asking for someone's contact information, only to be met with a cold apology, still lingers in my mind.

But back then, I was just like many other bullied kids. When the teacher asked me if I was being bullied, all I could tell the teacher was: We were just playing around.

Now I understand, of course, that this wasn't a joke, and none of it was what I wanted or did. But back then, I didn't have the courage to speak out. I simply accepted being dragged into it, and didn't even have a chance to explain myself to the rumors that followed.

Logically speaking, he should have abhorred such gatherings of acquaintances, but Gu Huai suddenly felt that he had a reason to go.

After thinking about it, I washed up and changed into some simple clothes.

There was no elaborate dressing up, just a simple short-sleeved T-shirt and jeans. At nearly thirty years old, there's not much room for fancy dressing up anymore, but thankfully, her figure hasn't gone out of shape or gained weight, though she can't go back to the youthful and vibrant look she had in college.

Gu Huai waited downstairs until Xu Cheng arrived in his Mercedes.

He looked at himself with a slight surprise.

"Holy crap, Gu Huai, you got cosmetic surgery? You suddenly seem kind of handsome after just a few days!"

Nonsense, do you think charm points are just randomly added? However, Xu Cheng is unreliable and habitually uses exaggerated methods to praise others, which is one of the reasons why he is able to thrive in the workplace.

Xu Cheng's family was relatively well-off, and he had a good personality and was good-looking. To be honest, Gu Huai himself found it unbelievable that he and Xu Cheng ended up becoming good friends in this city.

"Stop joking with me."

Gu Huai got into the passenger seat with a sour expression.

Xu Cheng grinned and said, "I'm not kidding. Is it because you've been sleeping well lately? You look radiant. You'll definitely amaze everyone tonight."

"Then thank you very much."

Hopefully it will be amazing, but it's more likely to be a shock.

"Speaking of sleeping, by the way, the person from Oasis who was in contact with me told me that they were very satisfied with your experience report and hope that you will continue to maintain this quality."

"I'll try my best, but doesn't this thing have an expiration date? When will it be taken back?"

This is the only thing Gu Huai is worried about now. If it is taken back, does it mean that his golden finger will also disappear and he will lose his only miracle?

Xu Cheng thought for a moment and then said, "If you think it's good to use, I'll discuss it with someone. A company this big won't miss one sleep pod, especially since it's still in the experimental testing phase. It's not worth much."

If necessary, it shouldn't be a problem to buy it myself later.

"By the way, your goddess is coming tonight, so don't get too excited."

Gu Huai rolled his eyes. "I already said she's not my goddess. Don't you know what happened back then?"

Xu Cheng blinked. "While it's true that those few bastards were inhuman and used you as a shield, would anyone really dislike Xu Wenxi back in college?"

Gu Huai shook his head. "You could say it's just simple affection, of course there is, after all, everyone likes pretty things. But do you think I would do something like secretly having a crush on someone, pretending to be affectionate, and then remembering them for many years when they have no recollection of me at all?"

"That's true. But you might still remember me, right? After all, you were really brave back then, you just charged straight in."

Wasn't it because they were forced into a corner? Their brains were so swollen with blood that they barely knew what they had done afterwards.

"Do you think people would be less likely to approach and confess their feelings to others? Besides, we barely exchanged a single word after that, so just don't stir up trouble later."

"Alright, alright, do you think I don't know? I was just joking with you now. I would never do anything to betray my brother. But it's a bit unbelievable that Xu Wenxi agreed to come tonight."

Xu Cheng, who was standing next to him, suddenly said with some emotion.

Why is it so unbelievable?

Are you a fairy? You can only go out on Qixi Festival, right?

"You do not know?"

"What should I know?"

Xu Cheng looked at Gu Huai in disbelief, and Gu Huai said irritably, "Look at the road, why are you looking at me? We're just brothers, we haven't reached the point where we'd die for each other."

Xu Cheng looked back at the road and said.

"Xu Wenxi is a big internet celebrity now, with a professional MCN. Even though she shoots some atmospheric videos in our provincial capital, she gets a lot of commercial deals and ads every year, and has three or four million followers. You didn't know that?"

"Really? I didn't know that."

Nonsense! Gu Huai often felt embarrassed just thinking about those things, how could he possibly have the nerve to care about other people's lives? But why had he never heard anyone mention it? Was it because he had no contact with those university classmates? But surely there should be some clues at all?
Gu Huai didn't think too much about it and instead turned on his phone.

What is her ID?

"Isn't it too late to start paying attention to them now?"

"Are you crazy? I just wanted to see what she looks like now, so I wouldn't mistake her for someone else later."

"Oh, your ID is 'Xiaoxi Doesn't Stay Up Late'."

What kind of ID is this? It has a borderline vibe.

However, when Gu Huai searched for the other party and clicked on it, he found that it really couldn't be considered borderline.

There are basically no revealing outfits or costumes; the videos are mostly the kind with elaborate makeup, ambient lighting, and transitions.

She wasn't much different from the Xu Wenxi I remembered; she still had that aloof and sophisticated look.

Videos featuring long hair in various colors are followed by comments that are either asking for makeup tutorials or calling someone "Mom."

Their personal tags even include things like: "For business cooperation, please contact XXX." It seems they're definitely the type who earns a lot. While over four million followers might not be considered top-tier, the sheer number of comments and likes—each post getting two to three hundred thousand views and still trending upwards—demonstrates undeniably high quality.

He glanced at Gu Huai and then closed the window.

To be honest, although Xu Wenxi doesn't have the typical "internet celebrity" face that everyone looks like, she still feels too jarring to an ordinary person like Gu Huai. He feels much more comfortable with Lin Jiang and Cai Yan, who have recently appeared in his life.
But what have I done to deserve this? I don't have the right to be selective, and they might not even remember me. How I see myself is irrelevant.

to the place.

It is a well-known chain restaurant in the provincial capital, claiming to offer local specialty snacks and a must-visit restaurant for tourists.

But locals, or those who have lived here for a while, know that aside from a bit of style, it's all deception. The prices are exorbitant, and the taste is nowhere near as good as genuine local snacks or authentic hole-in-the-wall restaurants.

This chain restaurant, which even scams locals, is now just a name left.

However, it's perfectly fine for parties and entertaining guests, given its sophisticated style.

When Xu Cheng and I entered the private room, there were already quite a few people inside. The spacious room was crowded with seven or eight people sitting in it.

I didn't see Xu Wenxi at first glance, but there were both men and women inside.

Some of them looked familiar, while others I almost didn't recognize.

Xu Cheng, true to form, greeted everyone warmly as soon as he entered.

Everyone was quite enthusiastic when they saw Xu Cheng.

"Oh, isn't this Young Master Xu? It's been a long time!"

There was a clear difference when their gaze shifted from Xu Cheng to Gu Huai.

"It's Gu Huai! Old Gu, wow, you've become so handsome, I almost didn't recognize you!"

You know how to talk.

Gu Huai greeted him normally, saying things like "long time no see."

Of course, in such situations, there's also the most common question: Where have you made your fortune recently?

Xu Cheng pretended to talk about business, which, combined with the Mercedes keys he prominently displayed on the table, was quite convincing.

Gu Huai was too lazy to put on a good show. Anyway, it was just a meeting, and who knew if they would have any future interactions, let alone invite him to any good things.

It's extremely rare for an old classmate to introduce a get-rich-quick scheme. If you don't fall for a classmate's trap and get scammed, you're already considered to have a conscience.

So Gu Huai answered frankly, "Being a beast of burden at the company is nothing special."

Soon, everything unfolded as Gu Huai had predicted. Those who were popular and received a lot of attention back then remained the same, such as Xu Cheng and the dormitory head who organized this gathering.

She was also the one who started the commotion on Gu Huai's birthday back then.

However, it seems they've completely forgotten about it.

They naturally ignored themselves, and the conversation had nothing to do with Gu Huai.

It seemed that some people had not yet arrived, and the dinner party was delayed. Gu Huai waited and waited until he felt the urge to urinate, so he got up and went to the toilet.

This godforsaken place has a lot of winding toilets.

After relieving myself of the water, I went to wash my hands at the public washbasin, but then I heard the sound of flat shoes walking out from the side.

Gu Huai didn't care at first, after all, it was a public restroom.

Especially when you see a young girl wearing a white baseball cap, a black jacket over a black cropped T-shirt, who looks very fashionable and elegant.

Gu Huai's choice was naturally to quickly wash his hands and then turn around and leave even faster.

It's not that I'm misogynistic, it's just that in this day and age it's best to avoid being alone with women I don't know.

The prettier the woman, the more dangerous she is, especially if she's already coming over to wash her hands, which means you don't have much time left.

Never wash your hands together, and never look up at each other in the mirror and see your reflection standing together.

Just as Gu Huai turned to the side, the accident happened.

"what"

The woman's unexpected scream came immediately, and the second moment was when Gu Huai caught a glimpse of her reaching out her hand, and something flew out of her hand.

To be honest, Gu Huai wasn't a warm-hearted person, and he disliked meddling in other people's business.

However, the values ​​may have been increased too drastically recently, causing some reactions to become uncontrollable.

And that thing flew right past me, it even seemed to brush against the hem of my clothes.
He swears it was just a subconscious act; his brain probably judged in an instant that it could catch it, so he reached out.

This is nothing when you're holding a hard object.

It's just a small outburst of kindness at most.

But to his surprise, the woman beside him acted quickly as well, reaching out her hand at the same time as he did, seemingly trying to salvage the situation.

But Gu Huai caught it even faster.

But she didn't have time to pull her hand back.

As they bent down together, Gu Huai...

Gu Huai caught the phone she had accidentally dropped, and she grabbed Gu Huai's hand.

The scene was so absurd it was hard to believe, so it was only natural that Gu Huai would look up at her in astonishment.

She saw herself in it too.

And so Gu Huai saw that beautiful face that was slowly becoming familiar in his memory, the former campus goddess, now the epitome of pure and innocent beauty online.

Her hand didn't let go; it was still holding onto herself.

A strange tone of voice had already escaped her lips.

"Gu Huai?"

Depend on.

I feel like dying. Is this even possible?!

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(End of this chapter)