You Owe Me, My Love
Chapter 330

Chapter 330 You Cannot Do This To Me

Wu Nian's heart skipped a beat the moment she heard Gu Mingchen’s voice.

Both of them were so engrossed in their conversation that nobody had realized he was there. WuNian pursed her lips and turned around cautiously. “Yes. I took psychology when I was at university,but I wasn't really good at it though. I studied it because I replace it extremely helpful for those kids atthe orphanage.”

"Gu Mingchen, I know what you're thinking. She really reminds you of Bai Rong, right?” Liu Yancalled him out directly right after Wu Nian spoke.

Gu Mingchen stared at her, speechless.

Since he was at a loss for words, Liu Yan continued. “Indeed, she’s really similar to Bai Rong. Shesounds like her, and they have similar life experiences. Bai Rong also grew up in an orphanage, andshe studied psychology too. Their personalities are more or less the same. But let me warn you, I'vealready lost a friend because of you. I'm not letting it happen again.”

"Yan, that's enough.” Wu Nian got to her feet and cut her short as she smiled apologetically at GuMingchen. “I'm working at Mr. Gus house as a tutor now.”

“Quit that job. I'll pay for everything you need,” Liu Yan said.

“I want to earn my own living,” Wu Nian protested.

A gloom settled over Gu Mingchen'’s face. “You know what? Since your friend doesn't like me, youshould just stop working for me. Things that start bad won't end well anyway.”

With that said, Gu Mingchen turned and left.

Wu Nian dropped her head in dejection and slumped into her chair. She picked up the fork andknife and continued cutting the steak into smaller pieces. Although her face did not betray anyemotion, her heart was a mess.

Liu Yan looked at her intently, feeling helpless and culpable. “Did I go overboard?”

Her friend shook her head. “It's good you cut to the chase and stop him from thinking I'm Bai Rong.I bet he has his own reasons to dismiss me.”

"By the way,” Liu Yan started. “The orphanage called today. They said Gu Mingchen sent his assistantto the orphanage to do a background check on you.”

Wu Nian shot her a faint smile. “I saw that coming. After all, I'm his son's tutor and Gu Mingchen isalways away. He has plenty of reason to be careful with who he puts by his children’s side.”

"What are you gonna do now? Don't you want to stay by Yanny's side and take care of him?” Liu Yanfelt sorry for her.

“It's okay. I can still apply to the school Yanny is studying at. I'll still get to see him if 1 get a job as ateacher there. I'll see how things go. After all, it's not like I can force things to happen the way I wantthem to.”

Life had taught her that she should just let things take their due course. She would end up gettingherself hurt if she relentlessly forced her way through things she had no control over.

Wu Nian took up her glass and toasted Liu Yan. “I'll just have this one glass.”

Before she could even take a sip of the wine, Liu Yan snatched the glass out of her hand and placedit back on the table. “Let's not drink anymore. It doesn't taste good anyway. Let's finish our food andgo hit the karaoke bar. I'll call a few cute guys over.”

“I'm down for singing but not cute guys. I have a feeling Shen Yiyan has eyes here,” Wu Niancautioned.

Liu Yan scoffed and slapped the table arrogantly. “So what? He's married, but he still surroundshimself with so many women. Why can't I do the same?”

“True that. We should live for ourselves. We should focus on living a meaningful and happy lifeinstead of thinking about other people. We can still live beautifully despite bad circumstances!” WuNian pushed Liu Yan's hand off the glass and took it up again before finishing it off in one go.

She did not eat much after having a steak. She sat there watching Liu Yan eat as they talked aboutBao.

“You're not gonna eat anymore?” Liu Yan asked as she sat back in her chair, rubbing her full tummy."A whole piece of steak is more than enough for me. My stomach hurts if I overeat.”

“I think the medication messed up your hormones. You're blowing up even when you're eating solittle,” Liu Yan spoke, sighing.

“I'm grateful to be alive. That's all that matters to me now. I no longer care about my looks or mybody. You should worry for yourself instead. You're eating like nobody's business,” Wu Nian saidjokingly.

“Hal I can't wait to gain more weight! I want to be so ugly and fat that Shen Yiyan deserts me. Ohwait, I can’t do that... You won't be able to get your medication after he throws me away. Gosh, whata dilemma!” Liu Tan rested her chin on her fist as she said her mind out loud.

“I'm so sorry, Liu Yan,” Wu Nian mumbled.

"Don't take me too seriously. You know I just say whatever comes to mind. I didn't mean it thatway,” Liu Yan quickly explained herself.

Wu Nian knew she did not mean it. They had been friends for years now, and she knew her insideout.

Liu Yan was a loyal and forthwith person. She was easy to read and was kind to everyone.

It was her who got Liu Yan into all this mess. She was the reason why Liu Yan was suffering at thehands of Shen Yiyan.

“Yan, I want you to live your own life. I don't want you to take on my burden anymore,” Wu Niantold her solemnly.

“The life I want is a life with you in it. Come on, let's hit the karaoke bar,” Liu Yan diverted theconversation.

Wu Nian nodded and both of them got up to leave.

“Daddy, isn't that Ms. Wu?" Gu Yan asked while pulling on his father's hand. He had spotted WuNian.

Gu Mingchen trailed his son's gaze and saw Wu Nian leaving. “Yeah. I guess something came up soshe’s leaving,” he replied. “I'll bring the both of you to the playground later.”

“Didn“t she see me when she came in?” Gu Yan moped.

Gu Mingchen bent down beside his son and patted him on his shoulders. “Yanny, we shouldprobably get you another tutor. I think Ms. Wu might not be the best candidate. I'll be interviewingsome candidates tomorrow. Why don’t you and Xin come over together and see if you like any ofthem?”

A thin layer of tears glistened in Gu Yan's eyes. He pouted and refused to talk.

“How about I get you some cake, Yanny?” Gu Mingchen entreated.

The boy finally gave in and nodded.

A loving smile spread across his father's face as he caressed his head.

As soon as Gu Mingchen left to get some cake, the boy ran out of the restaurant as quickly as hecould. He hastened toward the elevator, his short legs pumping madly. When he finally saw WuNian after he got off the elevator, he cried out at the top of his lungs. “Ms. Wu! Nian!”

Wu Nian turned around immediately when she heard Gu Yan's familiar and shrill voice.

Her heart thumped in eagerness and delight as she watched the boy run toward her.

"It seems like he likes you a lot. I bet a son knows his mother by instinct,” Liu Yan commented as shesaw the bliss on her friend's face.

Wu Nian squatted down, her eyes reddening when she detected the tears in Gu Yan's eyes. “Daddysaid you aren't coming over anymore, is that true?” the boy asked.

A gentle smile curved Wu Nian's lips. “Yanny, if I'm your tutor, then you need to call me Ms. Wu.However, if I'm not your tutor anymore, we can be friends and you can call me Nian. Isn't thatbetter?”

“But I won't see you again...” Gu Yan's voice was muffled as he tried to fight back his tears. Heblinked his eyes hard, but still, a tear rolled down his cheek.