On the way to the restaurant, I was constantly worried about Zhizhi.
But soon, I realized my worries were unnecessary.
"Good evening, sir. The total for two at the buffet is 8,888, and with the VIP room, it comes to 10,888. Please make your payment."
The waiter respectfully stood in front of Xiao Bailiang with the POS machine, signaling him to swipe his card.
We arrived just after Xiao Bailiang and Zhizhi, witnessing his embarrassment firsthand.
Xiao Bailiang, who had just been smug a moment ago, was now sweating profusely and visibly panicking.
However, Zhizhi did not notice his embarrassment and kept asking him, "Honey, why are you sweating so much? Are you feeling unwell?"
Li Yang and Zhou Qi couldn't help but laugh at the scene:
"This is hilarious! Coming to a high-end restaurant without money to show off."
"Is it possible that a guy would go out to eat with his girlfriend without bringing any money and expect her to pay?"
Li Yang and Zhou Qi's loud voices left no dignity for Xiao Bailiang, drawing the attention of half the people in the restaurant.
Xiao Bailiang's face turned red with anger as he retorted, "Who said I don't have money? I'm just getting my card!"
In an effort to defend her boyfriend, Zhizhi shouted even louder: "My boyfriend is the most gentlemanly! He has never made me pay when we go out for meals or dates. Don't slander him here!"
I see now; that puts my mind at ease.
My two roommates and I chose a spot closest to the entrance, enjoying seafood while watching the show, what a delight.
By the time we reached our second round of food, Xiao Bailiang and An Zhizhi finally arrived.
However, they didn't go to the VIP box but instead took regular seats, where a sign for "special group purchase" stood on the table.
Although Xiao Bailiang had just embarrassed himself in public, An Zhizhi didn't mind at all. She was feeding him intimately the whole time, and her occasional glances at me were filled with disdain.
I suddenly realized that my earlier mockery of him was a bit excessive.
After thinking for a long time, I decided to apologize. After all, what happened before was trivial, and once the misunderstanding was cleared up, we could still be good friends.
But before I could reach their table, An Zhizhi shouted loudly at me to "get lost."
I froze in place as An Zhizhi pointed at my nose and scolded me:
"What right do you have to keep going after my baby? What has he done that is so heinous?"
"Just because he doesn't come from a better background than yours, does he deserve your disdain and judgment?"
"Gu Tianjun, you really disappoint me. From now on, I don't want any interaction with you. Please leave, thank you."
Once An Zhizhi finished speaking, everyone in the restaurant began to point and whisper about me.
My throat trembled slightly, and my palms were covered in a thin layer of sweat.
I wanted to explain, but I realized that as long as Xiao Bailiang was there, An Zhizhi would never believe anything I said.
I tried to comfort myself that An Zhizhi was just momentarily blinded, but at that moment of turning away, I felt a dull ache in my chest.
Aside from leaving, I had no other choice.
After returning from the restaurant, An Zhizhi blocked me.
Even several collaborative projects between our families were all called off by her.
Although both sets of parents intended to mediate, An Zhizhi's attitude was firm, and in the end, they couldn't change the situation.
An Zhizhi's parents kept apologizing to my parents, saying it was all their fault for spoiling their daughter since childhood.
I don't blame An Zhizhi; I know it's not her fault. It's all because of Xiao Bailiang stirring things up between us.
Even though she blocked me, as a professional classmate, I still encounter her in class.
I know An Zhizhi has a stomach condition, so I bring her breakfast every morning.
Although she always refuses, saying, "I only eat breakfast made by my boyfriend," I still insist on bringing it every day.
Now, An Zhizhi and Xiao Bailiang seem like a pair of twins; they do everything together.
With An Zhizhi backing him up, Xiao Bailiang's pretentiousness has become even more exaggerated.
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