Chapter 164: 164: Just Don't Mess with Xu Yang Anymore

“So whether or not I tried to make Zhao Yulu my girlfriend, my relationship with Xu Yang has never been good, and what’s more, Zhao Yulu has always been indifferent to my pursuit,” Chen Guanglei said bitterly.

“Then there’s a bit of a problem. You’ll have to deal with it yourself, as I can’t manage you anymore. Anyway, I have to go and explain things to Mr. Jiang and Mr. Su,” Qin Feiyang said.

“I’ll have to think about it first.” Apologizing to Xu Yang was something Chen Guanglei was extremely reluctant to do; at least for now, he couldn’t make up his mind.

“Fine, just take care of yourself.” Qin Feiyang turned and entered the hotel.

Chen Guanglei’s gaze flickered uncertainly for a moment before he stepped into the hotel.

Then he saw Qin Feiyang speaking with Jiang Yuheng and Su Wenbin about something.

Clearly, Qin Feiyang hadn’t delayed a moment in explaining things to Jiang Yuheng and Su Wenbin.

Chen Guanglei casually chose a table to sit at.

Apart from the table with Wang Xiaocong and Shen Yuyan, the ones filled with the wealthiest heirs and beautiful rich girls, other tables were fair game.

Soon after, Qin Feiyang came back, sat down next to Chen Guanglei, and said, “Chen Guanglei, I’ve explained the situation to Mr. Jiang and Mr. Su. They don’t blame me. I advise you to go apologize to Xu Yang.”

Chen Guanglei said bitterly, “Mr. Qin, I still want to think it over a bit more.”

Qin Feiyang could tell Chen Guanglei didn’t want to apologize and that thinking it over was just an excuse, so he refrained from urging further and simply said, “Take care of yourself then.”

Hearing Qin Feiyang’s words, a rich second-generation nearby asked, “Mr. Qin, what happened? Why must you persuade Chen Guanglei to apologize to Xu Yang? Has Chen Guanglei offended Xu Yang?”

“Yes…” Qin Feiyang didn’t hide anything, explaining the situation and even discussing the complex affair between Xu Yang, his wife, and Zhao Yulu.

“Shit, Xu Yang got himself both of the twin sisters?”

“Damn, why don’t such good things happen to me?”

“Envy, I authentically envy him!”

“Chen Guanglei, are you out of your mind? Why go and trouble Xu Yang.”

“Even someone like Wang Xiaocong goes out to greet him. You had the chance to make a connection but not only did you avoid that, you also sought trouble with him. I really wonder if you’re sick.”

“Chen Guanglei, even if you apologize and Xu Yang forgives you, your relationship with him isn’t likely to improve.”

“Exactly, with your personality, it’s not just Xu Yang who doesn’t want to be your friend, probably many people wouldn’t want to.”

“Speaking of which, this Zhao Yulu is really unlucky. She just broke up with Xu Yang not long ago, and then Xu Yang made it big.”

“His sister reaped the benefits; at least the wealth stayed within the family.”

“I had thought that if I could pursue Zhao Yulu, I might be able to forge a connection with Xu Yang and become related by marriage. Now it seems that’s not the case.”

“Yeah, you might as well forget about that idea.”

People were discussing animatedly.

Soon, the situation became known to others.

The crowd, once aware, looked at Zhao Yulu and Chen Guanglei differently.

Those rich and beautiful girls who had been chatting warmly with Zhao Yulu earlier changed their attitude and cooled off, eventually walking away.

Zhao Yulu, confused, asked one of the friendly rich girls—who was only at the gathering because of her connections—what was going on, and upon learning the reason, she couldn’t help feeling a bitter taste in her heart.

She turned to look at Zhao Yuxin and saw her sitting at a table with all the top-tier rich and beautiful girls, laughing and chatting.

The rich girls treated Zhao Yuxin with a warm and natural friendliness which was clearly different from how they treated her.

They genuinely wanted to be friends with Zhao Yuxin.

What she had desperately wanted and failed to obtain, her sister had easily achieved.

All of this was because of Xu Yang.

Using his capabilities, Xu Yang had entered the highest social circles, so much so that he was chatting away merrily with top-tier rich heirs like Wang Xiaocong.

She understood all the more clearly now.

Such circles were not ones you could simply choose to be a part of.

Unless you had a certain level of status and identity, you didn’t stand a chance.

And when you reached that level, they would proactively welcome you.

In contrast, Chen Guanglei seemed rather pitiful.

He was able to attend this birthday gathering only because of his connections.

Before coming, he had bragged a bit and hadn’t forgotten to step on Xu Yang once more.

Yet in front of Wang Xiaocong, he put on a fawning smile, looking extremely servile.

Compared to him, one was in heaven and the other on earth.

Thinking back, Zhao Yulu found it laughable, the way Chen Guanglei used to speak of Xu Yang.

The other rich second generations didn’t say much more to Chen Guanglei either.

Noticing everyone’s attitude toward Chen Guanglei, Qin Feiyang said, “Chen Guanglei, what you’ve done has embarrassed me. If there’s nothing else, let’s not get in touch anymore.”

After speaking, Qin Feiyang stood up, left, and went to another table.

Chen Guanglei still couldn’t make up his mind to apologize to Xu Yang.

And he felt that even if he apologized, it wouldn’t change anything.

What he had done before was indeed a bit excessive.

At most, he would just avoid Xu Yang from now on, after all, he was a little rich second generation himself—once he closed his doors, he could still live his little life well.

When dinner time ended, everyone formed their own groups for entertainment.

Some went to watch movies, some went to play video games, some to play pool, some to play cards, some to the sauna…

Zhao Yulu and Chen Guanglei no longer felt like staying to have fun.

It was too embarrassing; everyone was cold towards them.

They left the hotel.

Chen Guanglei’s face was sullen, but he still forced a smile: “Yu Lu, let me take you home.”

“No need,” Zhao Yulu shook her head to decline.

“Do you regret leaving Xu Yang?” Chen Guanglei suddenly asked.

“I… don’t regret it,” Zhao Yulu gritted her teeth.

To say she felt no regret would be false.

Before, every time Xu Yang succeeded at something, Chen Guanglei would belittle him in her presence.

Even if she felt regret, it was very vague in her heart.

Today’s events made that feeling of regret crystal clear.

But she couldn’t admit it.

What good would admitting it do? It would only serve as a comedy for others.

“Yu Lu, it’s impossible for you and Xu Yang now, even if you regret it, it’s useless. It’s right not to regret it, without Xu Yang, you can still have a wonderful life of your own.”

“You know how I feel about you, it’s not too late now, let’s go watch a movie, and after the movie, I’ll take you to the riverside to take a walk, let’s not go back tonight, okay?”

Chen Guanglei’s words can no longer be considered a hint.

Any adult could understand what he meant.

“No thanks, I’m a bit tired; I just want to go back and rest,”

Zhao Yulu knew what Chen Guanglei meant, glanced at him, shook her head in refusal, walked to the roadside, hailed a taxi, and went home.

Chen Guanglei stood there, his face turning ugly.

It wasn’t so much that he liked Zhao Yulu, but he found her attractive and wanted to possess her.

Moreover, the time and effort he had spent on Zhao Yulu was simply too significant.

The more he invested, the more he wanted a return.

Only by possessing Zhao Yulu would he be satisfied and feel that his investments were worthwhile.

But Zhao Yulu kept refusing him, which was starting to annoy him.

Did she really think he, Chen Guanglei, was a pushover?

In front of rich second generations like Wang Xiaocong, he might be nothing.

But in front of ordinary people, he was still an unattainable little rich second generation with family assets of several billions.

At least, in front of Zhao Yulu, he still held an absolute advantage in status.

Yet he kept hitting the wall, which was irritating.

Today might have been his last chance, but Zhao Yulu still rejected him.

“Hmph, sooner or later, I will have you beneath me!”

Chen Guanglei snorted coldly and left in his car.