Edited by: Kame & Silkscreen

Names mentioned in this chapter :

- (s ru) Su Rui, our female protagonist

- (g y chng)- Gu Yu Cheng, the male lead

-(y jng n sh)- Madam Yu Jing

Whats wrong?

In the car, Gu Yu Chengs brows drew together and asked. Gu Yu Cheng gazed at Su Rui, who was spacing out as she leaned against the window.

Nothing. Su Rui was slightly stunned and replied softly.

She was just deeply reflecting on herself.

She clearly said that she would return home before 3 oclock. Yet, even now, Su Rui didnt understand how she agreed to Gu Yu Cheng to head to Chens house directly before 6.30 pm.

Where was her persistence? Where are her principles?!

Su Ruis forehead furrowed slightly as she rebuked herself.

Looking at Su Ruis knitted eyebrows, Gu Yu Chengs expression slightly moved and inwardly thought that Su Rui was probably thinking about the banquet.

Dont worry, you wont be late. Gu Yu Cheng said. His tone was reassuring and calm.

But.

It wasnt about being late or not.

At the moment, she has not done her makeup or changed into an evening gown for the banquet.

Su Rui sent a WeChat message to Liu Yue at 3 oclock stating that she would head to the banquet directly. Until now, Su Rui didnt dare to take out her mobile phone to check the contents of her mothers reply.

En, I know but its not about that, Su Rui said as she tried to maintain a natural expression to smile at Gu Yu Cheng.

Since she dug her own pit, she has to stay (feign) calm.

Then, what are you thinking about? Gu Yu Cheng questioned again.

Nothing

Uh, Gu Yu Cheng.

Hm?

Let me ask you a question.

Although its to change the topic, Su Rui suddenly remembered that there was a problem that she wanted to consult with Gu Yu Cheng.

Hearing this, Gu Yu Chengs eyes were still calm but the hands that were holding onto the steering wheel tightened its grip.

Go ahead.

Su Rui organized her question and asked, Since Im going to be in my junior year in university, do you think its necessary for me to join the student union or societies?

Because of the question the young female underclassman[1] had asked, Su Rui was also concerned about this. There were many societies in University B and there were many participants.

Dont merely look at Liu Ling who seemed to have nothing to do all day. She is actually the vice president of the external relations department.

If she doesnt participate in societies, activities and so on, it would feel like she is pretentiously attending a university.

But for a third-year upperclassman like her to join a society or group and be a cute newbie,[2] it feels somewhat weird.

Su Rui has been hesitant because of this issue.

The first person she thought to consult was Gu Yu Cheng.

After all, other than being the Chairman of the Gu Company, Gu Yu Cheng was also her senior who had graduated.

Besides, if she remembered correctly, the last time she looked up the resume of a certain Gu on some encyclopedia[3], he seemed to have been the student president for two terms, as well as the honorary president for one year?

Obviously, Gu Yu Cheng didnt expect Su Rui to ask this question. His expression froze and there was a glimmer of surprise in his eyes. However, he soon regained his composure and seriously pondered about Su Ruis question.

Societies and Student Union are two different systems. Which one do you prefer? Gu Yu Cheng asked.

Society!

This was definitely Su Ruis immediate response.

But.

She had to reconsider the Student Union and whatnot.

Im considering the Student Union. Su Rui thought about it and replied.

Hearing this, Gu Yu Chengs gaze fell once on Su Rui and asked, Why?

I think that this experience would be more helpful to my future development and direction. Facing Gu Yu Cheng, who had experienced it before, Su Rui didnt conceal her inner thoughts and answered.

Why do you think the university provided for so many salted fish[4] who does not work, earn money and have daily necessities? Isnt that because they want to shape ones three outlooks[5], find a direction in life, and determine ones future course?

In her past life, Su Rui didnt know how she muddled through University.

So, after she started all over again, Su Ruis views seemed to be clearer. It was always right to be cautious when making certain decisions.

As for the difference between Student Union and societies, other than the fact that both of them are on-campus involvement, it probably was that one could be written into the resume and the latter cant.

It is only after entering society that one understands that books, awards, honours and experiencesregardless of whether they are very useful or seemingly uselessonce its accumulated, it can form a step up.

Su Rui didnt want to admit that she was envious when she saw the list of honours and resume that was in someones profile.

Hearing Su Ruis reply, Gu Yu Chengs eyes moved. He was somewhat surprised and isnt at the same time.

It does have some benefits. Gu Yu Cheng nodded his head.

Gu Yu Chengs initial thought was: For girls her age, they might think about what could be easier or more fun. But unexpectedly, Su Rui was more concerned about the future development.

However, as he thought about it, it seems that is likely.

If Su Ruis thoughts were that of a 20-year-old girls, he probably wouldnt have any ideas of having her as a girlfriend or even marrying her.

After all, just as Gu Yu Cheng told Madam Yu Jing previously: He doesnt have any interest in being a paedophile and even more so less interested in raising a daughter.

Being with Su Rui, at most, Gu Yu Cheng got along with her by having the same level of thoughts and views.

After saying this, he saw Su Ruis eyes flashed with distress. Gu Yu Cheng couldnt help but chuckle twice.

Then he said, But some of them are just icing on the cake and they arent so important.

Hearing this, Su Rui was stunned. She turned her head and looked at the person beside her, but she heard him say, Choose what you like.

Actually, I like painting.

You can.

Uh, I also like the cooking society.

Sure. Gu Yu Cheng nodded his head.

The next second, when he reacted, he slightly raised his eyebrows and looked towards Su Rui, You want to learn how to cook?

Su Rui smiled and replied, Im just curious and I want to briefly understand it.

She wasnt blind. How can she not see the bit of expectation in Gu Yu Chengs eyes?

Its just that Su Rui didnt dare to promise anything at this moment. What if she really doesnt have the talent for it and produce some dark cuisine[6]?

Also, Su Rui dare not expect too much from a culinary club in a non-culinary university.

Who knows maybe its just a group of girls studying how to blow up the kitchen.

Gu Yu Cheng didnt mind when he heard Su Ruis tone was slightly lacking in confidence.

Alright. Gu Yu Cheng unconsciously chuckled and responded.

[1] (xu mi)- refers to a female junior or a younger female schoolmate

[2] (mng xn) cute newbie. A term that describes a newcomer or a novice in gaming.

[3] (mu d bik)- refers to (Bid Bik) which is Baidu online encyclopedia

[4] (xiny) an internet slang which means like a dead corpse.

[5] (sn gun)- Three outlooks. It refers to the outlook of the world, opinions about value and outlook on life.

[6] (hin iol)- dark cuisine. This phrase can be used when the food in a snack stand was sold in an average sanitation environment and that operates late at night, or dishes and food with unpleasant appearance made by beginners or people with ordinary cooking skills. The latter is a humorous self-mockery. Also, it can refer to certain ingredients or methods of cooking that ordinary people cant accept/swallow down. Sometimes, it can refer to deliberately made creative food, such as: spicy and sour mooncakes.