Chapter 83: Chapter 083 Two Layers of Meaning
But!
The point right now isn’t whether we’re familiar or not, right?
The point is…
The thing that Gu Huai just said to Zhao Yuchuan…
I was the one preparing to ask him that question, how come it ended up with him questioning me instead…
Qi Yue promptly brought the conversation back on track, “Wait a minute! What I want to talk about is what happened just now. The thing you said to Zhao Yuchuan was… What did you mean by that…”
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Reflected in the depths of Gu Huai’s eyes were the leaping flames of the fire, flickering between light and shadow as he spoke indifferently, “There are two layers of meaning in what I said. Which one is President Qi asking about?”
Qi Yue: “…”
As expected, the thoughts of a big shot like him are not something ordinary people can fathom. A single sentence has two layers of meaning?
Qi Yue cleared her throat with a light cough and humbly asked for guidance, “Big shot, could you elaborate?”
Gu Huai poked at the fire in front of him, speaking casually, “If you’re asking about the first layer of meaning, then no need to thank me.”
Qi Yue: “…???”
Waited so long only to get the three words “no need to thank”? What the heck does that mean?
And there are two layers of meaning! I’m already lost at the first layer.
Seeing the blank expression on Qi Yue’s face, Gu Huai sighed lightly, his expression seeming somewhat helpless, “Alright, I underestimated the extent to which President Qi is oblivious to romance. Can’t you tell that Zhao Yuchuan is interested in you?”
Qi Yue was stunned on the spot: “No… No way… Senior Brother Zhao… interested in me…?”
How is that possible!
Is he, really?
I didn’t notice at all!
So, was Gu Huai’s earlier remark, acting out of “courtesy awaiteth not,” to ward off my suitors?
And that’s why he said “no need to thank” to me?
The big shot wards off suitors so swiftly; I haven’t even realized what happened and it’s already over…
Although, indeed I had no intention of dating in college, but… as for Zhao Yuchuan, we share the same profession, common goals, and his workplace is close to mine. Objectively speaking, he actually could be a suitable match…
Of course, it’s a bit too late for me to start thinking about this now.
Qi Yue scratched her head, unsure of what to say, she dazedly muttered, “Ah… big shot… you… you eliminate suitors so quickly… I haven’t even had time to react…”
Gu Huai: “President Qi flatters me, it’s only right.”
Qi Yue: “…”
Gu Huai took a glance at her: “Looking at President Qi’s reaction, it seems there’s a bit of regret?”
Qi Yue: “No…”
He was so quick that I didn’t even get a chance to feel regret…
After a moment of thought, Qi Yue asked, “What about the second layer, what does that mean?”
“What do you think, President Qi?” Gu Huai asked with interest.
Qi Yue sighed, “Big shot, how could I possibly guess your thoughts…”
Gu Huai nodded: “Then I’ll give you some time to think about it, is three minutes enough?”
Qi Yue’s mouth twitched slightly: “…”
Gu Huai must have seen the live stream comments too…
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Meanwhile, at the workstation.
After Zhao Yuchuan returned, another researcher on the team came up with a bit of gossip, “Hey, Dachuan, how’s the little junior sister? Is she pretty?”
At this moment, Zhao Yuchuan still had a bit of shock on his face and murmured subconsciously, “Quite pretty… not only pretty but also well-rounded and scholarly…”
“Wow! Then you should seize the opportunity, shouldn’t you?” his colleague winked and nudged him teasingly with his elbow.
Zhao Yuchuan’s mouth twitched slightly: “I was thinking of trying to…”
“So what happened then? What happened then?” his colleague urged excitedly.
Zhao Yuchuan fell silent for a moment: “After that… the emperor dies halfway through his grand project…”
His colleague was clueless, “Uh… can you speak human language?”
Zhao Yuchuan sighed, resignedly saying, “Just as I was about to pursue her, a rival in love appeared and directly cut me down in the cradle.”
His colleague asked in surprise, “Holy cow! What kind of rival is so fierce that you got taken out with a single strike with your credentials?”
Zhao Yuchuan: “Heh…”
Zhao Yuchuan laughed dryly, signifying he didn’t want to talk.
Still not giving up on the gossip, his colleague prodded, “Zhao Yuchuan, seems like you’re just too chicken, eh! Just because a rival showed up, you got scared off without a fight? Who is it, exactly?”
Zhao Yuchuan: “Gu Huai.”
His colleague: “…”
The colleague was silent for three seconds, then picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip to calm his nerves, and then said, “Sorry to disturb you, just pretend I farted. Maybe you should forget about this grand undertaking…”
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