Chapter 24 : Sister-in-law, My Lifelong Happiness Depends on You
Chapter 24: Sister-in-law, My Lifelong Happiness Depends on You
"Great!"
Chen Fan nodded resolutely.
"I was wrong before, I was only thinking about not wanting you to worry, and I ignored your thoughts."
"I apologize to you."
It was only then that Su Ruochu was satisfied, lightly linking her arm with Chen Fan's, and gently touching the wound.
"Are you sure it doesn't hurt anymore?"
As she was speaking, a figure came down the stairs.
It was Huang Hu.
The three of them froze when they saw each other.
Chen Fan had no expression, Su Ruochu hesitated for a moment, but this time she showed no sign of embarrassment or avoidance.
Her hands were still tightly linked with Chen Fan's arm.
After all, the college entrance examination was over.
She could be open about being with Chen Fan.
Only Huang Hu, with a complex gaze, looked at the two of them, and then suddenly changed his expression, grinning.
"Chen Fan, how did you do on the exam this time?"
"I really admire you, you were able to persist in taking the exam even with such an injury."
Chen Fan smiled and replied.
"Thank you for your concern, class monitor. You must have done pretty well, right?"
"By the way, be very careful when walking alone in the future, and don't end up like me."
Huang Hu's expression clearly faltered, feeling that Chen Fan's words were a threat to him.
A little unable to hide his embarrassment, Huang Hu gave an awkward smile.
"I have something to do, I'll go first."
"Oh, and don't forget to come back to school this afternoon, they'll be announcing the exam answers then."
After saying those two sentences, Huang Hu quickly left, unable to stay any longer.
For some reason, Chen Fan's gaze made him feel uneasy all over.
Could it be that this guy already knew that he had someone deal with him?
Chen Fan's gaze shifted from Huang Hu's back, and he looked at Su Ruochu with a slight smile.
"Are you going home for lunch?"
"I've noticed it's been your mom picking you up these past few days."
Su Ruochu shook her head.
"Not going home."
"Don't tell me you're deliberately staying to keep me company?"
Su Ruochu's face turned red, and she lowered her head without saying a word.
"Hungry? Let's find a place to eat."
"Mm-hmm."
Su Ruochu nodded lightly.
"Oh, and there's still Guo Shuai too."
"Let's call him, and Li Na too, let's go to our usual place."
Chen Fan joked with a smile, "Maybe we won't have a chance to eat there in the future."
"Okay."
Su Ruochu obediently nodded.
Ever since agreeing to become Chen Fan's girlfriend, Su Ruochu had gradually become more gentle and dependent.
They waited at the school gate for a while, and Guo Shuai came pedaling out on his bicycle.
From a distance, he saw Su Ruochu linking arms with Chen Fan.
Guo Shuai slammed on the brakes, looking like he had seen a ghost.
"I... damn! You two... no way?"
Su Ruochu's face turned red, wanting to pull her hand back.
But Chen Fan just smiled and firmly held her little hand.
"Lucky you, you're the first to know this news."
"Damn! You're deliberately showing off, aren't you?"
"I remember someone said they would do a handstand..."
"Ahem, uh... are you guys hungry? Let's go eat? My treat."
Guo Shuai hurriedly laughed it off, trying to change the subject.
"If it weren't for you treating us, we would have left already."
Guo Shuai bluntly gave him the middle finger.
"It's no wonder you're my good friend, you really have no good intentions!"
Chen Fan smiled and patted the back of the bicycle, motioning for Su Ruochu to sit there.
"Hold on tight, let's go!"
On the noon streets, the sun was scorching.
But the three of them, having just finished their exams, didn't feel the slightest bit of heat. Instead, they were full of excitement, brimming with dreams for the future.
Back at the small restaurant from last time, Su Ruochu glanced at Guo Shuai, who was buying beers, and asked softly.
"What's wrong with Guo Shuai?"
"He's been a bit gloomy ever since he got off that call."
Chen Fan leaned in close to Su Ruochu's ear and whispered softly.
"Let me tell you a secret, but don't tell anyone else."
"Guo Shuai likes Li Na, and he confessed to her, but Li Na hasn't given him a definite answer yet."
Su Ruochu's beautiful eyes widened in an instant.
"Really?"
"Really."
Chen Fan smiled, "I guess he's a bit gloomy after finding out on that call that Li Na isn't coming."
Su Ruochu immediately showed an expression of understanding.
"No wonder he's always been so eager for us to come eat together before, it turns out it was for pursuing Li Na..."
Chen Fan cleared his throat.
"This... to be honest, part of the reason was also to create opportunities for the two of us."
Su Ruochu let out a light hmph, clearly having known this all along.
Suddenly noticing how close Chen Fan was, their faces almost touching as they whispered, Su Ruochu's pretty face turned a bit red.
"You should find a chance to ask Li Na about her thoughts this afternoon."
"Mm-hmm."
Seeing Guo Shuai come over with a pack of beers, Su Ruochu hurriedly shifted a bit to the side.
"No one stop me, you have to keep me company for a couple drinks today."
Chen Fan smiled and reached out to take a beer.
"Seeing as you're the one with a broken heart, I'll give you this face."
Guo Shuai immediately panicked, looking at Su Ruochu with some embarrassment.
Then he glared at Chen Fan.
"What nonsense. Who has a broken heart?"
"Alright, Ruochu isn't an outsider. I've already told her."
"Let her help you ask Li Na about her thoughts this afternoon."
"Really?"
Upon hearing this, Guo Shuai jumped up in a flash.
He raised the can in his hand.
"Sister-in-law, my lifelong happiness depends on you."
"I won't express my gratitude, it's all in the beer."
The single word "sister-in-law" made Su Ruochu's face completely turn red.
Seeing Chen Fan still smiling smugly, Su Ruochu secretly pinched a certain someone's leg from under the table.
Although a bit shy, it was clear Su Ruochu was in a good mood and not angry.
"Pour me a glass too."
Chen Fan thought he might have heard wrong.
"You want to drink too? We still have to go back to school this afternoon."
But Su Ruochu spoke softly, "The college entrance exam is over, let me celebrate with you guys."
Guo Shuai immediately applauded, giving a thumbs up.
"Sister-in-law is awesome!"
Chen Fan smiled and picked up the can to pour her a glass.
"Just this one glass, no more."
"Come! Let's raise our glasses and celebrate the end of the college entrance exam!"
"A bright future ahead, cheers to our friendship!"
The three of them smiled and clinked their glasses together.
Chen Fan and Guo Shuai drank theirs in one gulp, while Su Ruochu only drank about half.
Chen Fan looked at her with an exaggerated expression.
"Didn't expect you could drink alcohol."
Su Ruochu rolled her eyes charmingly.
"There's a lot you don't know about me."
Chen Fan smiled and helped put a piece of meat on her plate.
"Eat more, my wife is too thin."
With Guo Shuai there, Chen Fan being so mushy embarrassed Su Ruochu a bit.
After a moment's hesitation, she still voiced the worry in her heart.
"How... did you two do on the exam?"
Guo Shuai gave a wry smile, "Not great, there were so many questions I didn't know how to do."
"I estimate I'll be lucky if I can get into a third-tier university this time."
Su Ruochu stared at Chen Fan, her expression a bit tense.
Chen Fan knew what she was worried about, and smiled as he held Su Ruochu's little hand.
"I performed well."
"This time, there's no way for you to escape from the palm of my hand, no matter how far."
"Really?" Su Ruochu's eyes lit up with joy.
"Really."
Seeing that Chen Fan didn't seem to be lying, the worry that had been weighing on Su Ruochu's mind finally eased.
These past three days, she had been more anxious about how Chen Fan did on the exam than her own exam.
Now, having heard Chen Fan's answer directly, Su Ruochu could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Feeling completely relaxed, Su Ruochu gently pushed her glass towards Chen Fan.
"Pour me another!"