Damn, How could my family be so wealthy?!-Chapter 391 - 390: The Gap

When Four Eyes returned to the parking lot, he saw Su Mu and He Qiya each sitting in their own cars, looking at their phones.

Four Eyes realized something was off with He Qiya.

Such a great opportunity and He Qiya didn’t seize it well?

Four Eyes had thought that there must be some reason He Qiya insisted on Su Mu accompanying her to Yude High School.

Maybe He Qiya wanted to have a romantic stroll through Yude High School with Su Mu?

But now, seeing each of them in their own cars, looking at their own phones, Four Eyes felt like he might have guessed wrong.

He simply forgot the most important point.

That is, He Qiya’s thoughts are one thing, whether Su Mu would cooperate is another matter entirely.

Even if He Qiya had the best intentions, if Su Mu was unwilling, wouldn’t it all be in vain?

So Four Eyes really misunderstood He Qiya.

There was nothing wrong with He Qiya at all.

He Qiya had indeed extended an invitation to Su Mu, and had it not been for Xiao Zhang’s sudden appearance, she probably would have faced outright rejection from Su Mu.

He Qiya, unable to drag Su Mu around the campus by force, also didn’t receive an invite from Su Mu to get in the car and chat while waiting for Four Eyes.

Therefore, the situation Four Eyes now saw was truly an unavoidable outcome for He Qiya.

Four Eyes was obviously beaming with joy, it was clear that his conversation with Li Minli went very smoothly.

Although after Four Eyes had expressed his intentions and feelings, Li Minli did not agree to become his girlfriend.

One doesn’t need to think too hard to know, asking someone to be your girlfriend the first time you meet?

Unless the girl has some special motive, it’s basically an impossible task.

However, perhaps touched by Four Eyes’ effort and earnestness in finding her, Li Minli was moved.

Li Minli said she could start off by being friends with Four Eyes first.

Now, with Li Minli still in her second year of high school, the pressure-filled senior year loomed after the summer break.

Li Minli proposed they could be friends for a year.

Once Li Minli’s college entrance exam was over, if they felt compatible, they could consider dating.

What’s more, Li Minli, though young, seemed to be quite methodical in her approach.

Four Eyes knew this was probably the best outcome.

As for the declaration Four Eyes made in his social media circle about making the "girl in the background" his girlfriend within seven days,

Four Eyes figured at worst he would just be a laughing stock among his classmates.

After all, Four Eyes very much agreed with Li Minli’s decision.

The two exchanged phone numbers, added each other on WeChat, and since Li Minli was still in class, Four Eyes withdrew and returned.

Knowing that Li Minli’s final exams were imminent, Four Eyes decided to wait until she truly had her summer break to really cultivate their relationship.

Humming a tune all the way back to the parking lot, Four Eyes realized he had been standing there awhile, and neither Su Mu nor He Qiya had noticed his return.

Considering his physique, Four Eyes thought his presence couldn’t possibly be that unnoticeable, right?

Unfortunately, standing there, a large figure, nobody paid him any attention.

Four Eyes had to find his own way to make his presence felt.

"Knock knock"

He knocked twice on the window glass of his best friend’s driver’s seat, knowing well that just standing there wouldn’t catch Su Mu’s attention.

Because Su Mu had shown no intention of looking up, how could he notice Four Eyes?

Taking the initiative was the best way to make himself known.

Hearing a few knocks on the window, Su Mu finally looked up.

Seeing Four Eyes standing by his car, Su Mu realized that the kid must have accomplished his task.

Seeing Su Mu looking at him, Four Eyes stepped back a few steps, gesturing for Su Mu to get out of the car.

Four Eyes couldn’t wait to share the good news that he had become friends with Li Minli, with his best friend.

Su Mu looked at the smile on Four Eyes’ face and understood that things must be going very smoothly.

The smile on Four Eyes’ face could be described as being in high spirits.

If Su Mu couldn’t even see that, then he would’ve been friends with Four Eyes for three years for nothing.

When a good friend has major good news to share with you, Su Mu glanced at the sun in the sky.

Although the scorching sun was still as intense as ever, it certainly couldn’t stifle Four Eyes’ enthusiasm.

As his good friend had good news to share, Su Mu was also happy.

He pushed open the car door, getting out directly.

In comparison, Four Eyes obviously mattered much more to Su Mu than He Qiya did.

He Qiya had invited him, but Su Mu had shown no intention of getting out of the car.

Yet, because of Four Eyes’ clearly overflowing joy, Su Mu didn’t say much and just got out of the car.

Without comparisons, there is no hurt, which is absolutely true.

Fortunately, at this time, He Qiya was preoccupied with searching for universities in Wudong City.

He Qiya’s logic was simple, if she couldn’t attend the same university as Su Mu, she had to be in the same city as him.

He Qiya felt that if she was separated from Su Mu by distance, then any chance of developing their relationship further would become even less likely.

Therefore, He Qiya, who had been immersed in looking up information about Wudong City’s universities, naturally didn’t notice that Four Eyes had returned to the parking lot.

She was even less aware that Su Mu had gotten out of the car because of Four Eyes.

If He Qiya saw this scene, she would probably cry, if not on her face, then certainly in her heart.

He Qiya, a girl, had stood by Su Mu’s car for so long without seeing any sign of him getting out.

But as soon as Four Eyes arrived, Su Mu got out.

Wasn’t this openly saying that He Qiya wasn’t significant in Su Mu’s heart?

Of course, that was also a fact.

How could He Qiya, who had only known Su Mu for a short while, compare to Four Eyes who had been friends with Su Mu for three years?

"Did it work?"

The first thing Su Mu said after getting out of the car was these two characters.

Without needing to say much else, Four Eyes knew that Su Mu’s question was about his relationship with Li Minli.

But at this "Did it work?" Four Eyes suddenly didn’t know how to answer.

He and Li Minli had become friends, but not boyfriend and girlfriend.

After all, Four Eyes had always emphasized to his friends, including Su Mu, his intention to pursue Li Minli and make her his girlfriend.

So, faced with such a simple question from Su Mu, Four Eyes hesitated for a moment.

"You weren’t rejected, were you?"

"That shouldn’t be the case, seeing how you’re wearing a big, triumphant smile, it shouldn’t be that outcome, right?"

Seeing Four Eyes hesitating to speak, Su Mu was a bit puzzled.

Could it be that Four Eyes wasn’t successful?

Then what was the reason behind the smile on Four Eyes’ face?

He surely couldn’t be this happy about being rejected, could he?

Unless Four Eyes had been so stimulated he’d gone mad.

"That didn’t happen, it’s just that today was the first time I met Li Minli, and of course, she wouldn’t agree to be my girlfriend right away."

Four Eyes said, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

Even though Su Mu was a good brother, Four Eyes felt a bit sheepish for having bragged too much.

Now that he couldn’t back it up, he still felt quite embarrassed.

"However, Li Minli is willing to start off as friends."

"Li Minli said, after her college entrance exams are over, she might consider being my girlfriend."

Fearing that Su Mu would laugh at him, Four Eyes hurriedly added another sentence.

He had to round off his own tall tales somewhat.

Although he hadn’t reached the level of his own boasts, Four Eyes felt that this was already a very big achievement.

"Not bad, keep up the good work,"

Su Mu patted Four Eyes on the shoulder and encouraged him.

To tell the truth, Su Mu thought this was a very good outcome already.

If Li Minli saw Four Eyes as a bad guy, let alone becoming friends with Four Eyes now,

Li Minli probably wouldn’t even pay attention to Four Eyes.

"Don’t worry, if seven days isn’t enough, I will definitely make Li Minli my girlfriend by this time next year."

Now, Four Eyes was very confident.

Li Minli was willing to start off as friends with him, which Four Eyes felt was a big opportunity for them to truly understand each other.

Four Eyes believed that one year was plenty of time for Li Minli to recognize his sincerity.

Su Mu smiled, knowing that matters of fate aren’t just about putting in effort.

But now wasn’t the time for such disheartening talk; Su Mu thought he would just wait until Four Eyes told him the results next year.

"Su Mu, I really owe you one this time."

"If it weren’t for your help, I probably wouldn’t even know Li Minli’s name."

"Not to mention being able to talk to Li Minli face to face now, and even starting off as friends with her."

Four Eyes was very sincere, showing just how grateful he was for Su Mu’s help this time.

"It was nothing."

Su Mu didn’t want Four Eyes to get too emotional, so he simply replied tersely.

In Su Mu’s opinion, it was natural to help a friend in need when one was able to help,

if not a simple gesture, then what?

"Su Mu, no matter what, I still want to thank you."

"If I can marry Li Minli, I’ll still give you a big red envelope when the time comes."

"And I’m not talking about a token amount in the envelope, but a matchmaker’s big red envelope."

Four Eyes didn’t know what came over him, but he finally came up with the idea of a big red envelope.

A matchmaker?

Su Mu didn’t think he had taken over the job of the matchmaking god, did he?

After all, Su Mu didn’t even know who Li Minli was, so how could he have become Four Eyes’ matchmaker?

But because of the blazing sun, Su Mu decided he didn’t want to engage in a lengthy discussion with Four Eyes.

Whether or not Li Minli would become Four Eyes’ girlfriend would be a matter for a year later.

Let alone talking about marriage,

It was all too speculative, and Su Mu certainly didn’t want to stand under the sun discussing it with Four Eyes.

"Best of luck, let’s talk about the future when it comes,"

"I need to go home and spend time with my grandfather this afternoon, so I’ll be leaving now."

Having successfully dealt with Four Eyes’ issue, Su Mu was ready to go home as well.

"Sure, send my regards to Elder Su."

"Su Mu, I’ll take the opportunity to visit your house and pay respects to Elder Su sometime." ƒreewebηoveℓ.com

"Honestly, ever since your identity was revealed, your grandfather’s and your father’s names have often been mentioned at my family’s dinner table."

"I really admire Elder Su."

There wasn’t a hint of flattery in Four Eyes’ words; his admiration came entirely from the heart.

Before, Four Eyes had no idea who Su Mu’s grandfather was, but now that he knew, he naturally admired Elder Su, the titan of Huadong City’s business world, from the bottom of his heart.

Of course, Four Eyes’ dad’s contribution to this was indispensable.

If it weren’t for Four Eyes’ dad constantly singing Elder Su’s praises at home.

How could the junior Four Eyes possibly know of Elder Su’s esteemed reputation?

After all, they weren’t from the same generation, and besides, Four Eyes was still a student who hadn’t stepped into society yet.

"Got it, I’ll take you to meet my grandpa when there’s a chance."

Considering that his grandpa wasn’t someone who met people casually, naturally, Su Mu couldn’t simply agree to Four Eyes’ request right away.

For such matters, Su Mu felt it would be better to first ask for Elder Su’s opinion.

"No problem, I’m always ready for Elder Su’s summons."

Regaining some of his true colors, Four Eyes said somewhat jokingly.

"You’re so cheeky."

Su Mu symbolically punched Four Eyes and got ready to get into the car.

"I’m heading back now, are you planning to stick around here?"

Unsure if Four Eyes might want to wait for Li Minli to finish her class, Su Mu asked.

If Four Eyes wanted to wait for Li Minli to get out of school, Su Mu indicated that he could leave first.

"I’m going back too, we can contact each other through WeChat first. I can’t scare her off on the first day."

Four Eyes still had his considerations and didn’t want to rush things.

Having met Li Minli for the first time today, the two had agreed to start off as friends first.

Four Eyes didn’t want to leave a bad impression on Li Minli on the very first day.

If that happened, not to mention dating, even continuing as ordinary friends might become a problem.

Moreover, the final exams were approaching, and Four Eyes knew that studying in the second year of high school was quite intense.

Four Eyes didn’t want his presence to impact Li Minli’s grades.

One could say that Four Eyes was very considerate of Li Minli this time.

Perhaps it was because Four Eyes really liked Li Minli a lot.

There was no need for much practice to be able to consider matters more comprehensively.

"Then let’s go."

Su Mu really disliked the sticky feeling of being in the sun, so he directly got back into the car.

Originally, Su Mu had thought that Four Eyes would quickly follow suit and get into his own car.

But as Su Mu got back into the car and prepared to release the handbrake to leave,

he noticed that Four Eyes was still standing beside his car, with no intention of moving.

Could it be that Four Eyes still had something to take care of?

Lowering the car window a bit, Su Mu looked at Four Eyes with some puzzlement.

Su Mu was waiting to see if his friend had anything else to say.

Standing under the big sun in the middle of summer, comfortable, is it?

And Su Mu felt that Four Eyes wasn’t the type to leave things half-said before; he had already said he would be heading back, so why was there not a single movement now?

"Su Mu, should we let He Qiya know?"

After all the talk, Four Eyes finally remembered that He Qiya was also with them when they arrived.

Four Eyes had been so focused on reporting the good news to Su Mu that he completely forgot about He Qiya.

Now, ready to leave, Four Eyes finally remembered He Qiya.

Four Eyes found it strange; he had been talking with Su Mu for quite some time, why didn’t He Qiya show any reaction?

When Four Eyes returned to the parking lot, he saw He Qiya busy with her phone.

Could it be that He Qiya hadn’t lifted her head even once during all this time?