Love? The Reborn Me Just Wants to Obtain Rewards-Chapter 227 - 113: Are you handling the object?_2

Gu Jiuyue felt a strong emotion rising from the depths of her heart, a sensation she had never experienced before, and it excited her greatly.

However... other girls might express their excitement with a kiss or at least send out some flirtatious signals.

But what she said was—

"This car really is too old-fashioned, I’ll give it to you... the new one, hardly used."

My goodness, what level of philanthropist are you?

Do you always throw money at people when you disagree?

Su Huai looked at the rear seat’s interior and trim, and felt the car couldn’t be worth less than 8 million.

How much dog food would that be in my hands?!

Something stirred in Su Huai’s heart, and he replied with a smile, "Sure, when do we transfer the ownership?"

Gu Jiuyue set a time happily and excitedly, "This afternoon! I’ll have Wu handle it quickly..."

As her words landed, Su Huai didn’t get a prompt from Mr. Tongzi, so he knew the verbal gift couldn’t be determined.

Can’t exploit a BUG... boring.

Su Huai felt a bit disappointed, but quickly controlled the spread of his emotions, smiling and shaking his head.

"Just kidding, I don’t want it."

"What?!"

Gu Jiuyue was baffled.

Su Huai grasped her hand firmly, with the generosity of a dependable older brother.

"I’m just a student, what do I need such a nice car for? My friendship with you isn’t because your family is wealthy, let’s drop the subject."

Su Huai’s desire for material things wasn’t great.

If he really wanted a luxury car, he could just give Pei Shuyu a few more swipes of Favorability, and drop a hint, there was no need to trouble Gu Jiuyue.

If Director Zhang and Professor Cheng found out, what would they think!

But Gu Jiuyue was thoroughly disappointed, "You really don’t want it? Then how can I repay you?"

"There’s no need to keep such precise accounts between friends."

Su Huai shook his head, raising an eyebrow with a mischievous smile like Gou Huai, "I have a fiery temper, my blood runs hot, and your hands are cool and slippery; actually, it feels quite comforting."

Instantly, Gu Jiuyue’s ears flushed red.

Her skin was so pale it was almost transparent, and as soon as blood rushed to her face, it was especially noticeable.

Yeah, extremely pretty.

Gou Huai, truly not behaving like a person, cried out in surprise with a start, "Wow! So you can blush too... hahaha!"

"Nonsense!"

Gu Jiuyue snatched her hand away fiercely, covering her flushed cheeks and turning her head away, ignoring him.

"You’ve become a bit annoying, I don’t want to deal with you!"

She was just slow to catch on, not stupid; of course, she could sense the flirtatious atmosphere.

If it were any other time, the hand-warming would have been just that, a remedy to warm up, but after Gou Huai suddenly teased her, it seemed to take on a different, more meaningful aspect.

What was it exactly?

She didn’t know, couldn’t distinguish, just felt a very primal restlessness.

Gu, naive as he was, really didn’t know how to deal with this, so he chose to hide.

Well, hiding didn’t stop his heart from racing, but at least it gave her time to think.

And then... Gou Huai fell silent.

This reaction left Gu Jiuyue even more at a loss, her thoughts in turmoil.

However, she wasn’t like others; she was fiercer, or perhaps more straightforward.

About half a minute later, she suddenly turned her head towards Su Huai, innocently asking, "Su Huai, do you want to date me?"

Date you?

I wouldn’t even date a dog!

Su Huai felt his heart was quite firm, but his eyelids twitched uncontrollably.

He couldn’t answer directly!

"Huh? Why would you suddenly ask that?"

Gou Huai decisively played dumb, his eyes full of innocent confusion.

Since Gu Jiuyue had already plucked up the courage, she wasn’t going to retreat easily and methodically responded, "Because we’re holding hands, not just shaking them."

"No." Gou Huai denied, "I was warming your hands, it doesn’t count."

Gu Jiuyue looked at him with a subtle gaze, "Is that really what you think?"

Oh no!

Despite being naive, Gu wasn’t so easy to fool; what to do now?

Gou Huai decided to stick to his denial to the end.

Confess to receive leniency, resist to face imprisonment; give in to enjoy the new year at home.

This saying is even more apt when applied to male-female relationships than it is in a detention center.

"I really never thought about it... I don’t feel like I’m ready to be in a relationship. What about you? Do you think you’re ready?"

Su Huai’s expression changed, becoming very serious with a hint of confusion.

It was as if he was discussing a very important issue with her.

Gu Jiuyue felt slightly influenced, tilted her head in thought, found some sense in what he said, but also felt it strange.

"Now that you mention it, I guess I’m not ready either... But what exactly does one need to prepare for dating? Can you tell me?"

"I’m not sure either."

Gou Huai continued to deny responsibility, frantically passing the buck: "Not only have I never dated, but I’ve hardly even watched any idol dramas... So let’s talk about it, from your perspective, what kind of person would you fall in love with?"

"Hmm..."

Gu Jiuyue was led into contemplation.

The flirtatious vibe gradually dissolved, replaced by a rise in an academic discussion atmosphere for no apparent reason, as she treated the conversation as a deepening of understanding between good friends.

"I can’t think of a specific type of person, but I feel like you and I are on the right path..."

"How so?"

Gu Jiuyue started counting on her fingers, and uncharacteristically began to ramble in a cute and somewhat incoherent way.

"At the very beginning, it has to be someone I don’t dislike. That is, the first impression can’t be negative..."

Su Huai timely played along: "So, many guys make you dislike them at first sight?"

"Right!"

Gu Jiuyue nodded as if it were only natural: "Those who are particularly egotistical, those who are overly eager and attentive, those who call my dad ’uncle’ and then call me ’little sister,’ those who can’t look me in the eye and are all shy... there are just so many weird guys."

"That’s true, men mature later, and at this age, it’s indeed hard to find the right measure."

Su Huai agreed, nodding his head, playing the perfect straight man, stimulating Gu Jiuyue’s enthusiasm even more.

She curved her lips, smiling naturally and comfortably.

"Of course, I’m quite strange myself. I seem to be pickier and more sensitive than the average girl... but I’m not planning to change."

Gou Huai immediately agreed: "You don’t need to change. You’re never impolite to others, and that’s enough. There’s no need to force yourself to accept people and things you don’t like, because feelings are personal."

"Well summed up!"

Gu Jiuyue was showing all eight of her teeth, and Gou Huai saw her smile so radiantly for the first time.

I really am... a nice guy.

She bent a second finger, continuing her analysis: "Then, as we continue to interact, there needs to be something admirable about the person. They can have flaws, but their strengths must also be quite prominent, something that feels fresh to me..."

The first person Su Huai thought of was Wu Tianyou.

Did this guy eventually get Gu Jiuyue’s support because his strengths outweighed his flaws?

Quite likely.

His kind of perseverance, the kind that doesn’t give up no matter what, was indeed quite striking.

Su Huai began to understand the core of Gu Jiuyue’s character—large and expansive, detail-oriented, but not confined by the details.

"Such a coincidence, I feel the same way."

Gou Huai appeared empathetic, as if a great musician had met his perfect audience.

Gu Jiuyue gave him a look, found no faults, and so she went on: "After becoming friends, the person should make me happy and secure, and not annoy me..."

This was pure fantasy.

Su Huai couldn’t help but chuckle.

A boyfriend who never worries or annoys his girlfriend is not one who can last long.

So, should he keep playing along?

If it were any other girl, Su Huai would definitely have gone along to the end, without a single contrary word.

Which woman wants to listen to reason?

But Gu Jiuyue was different; she was worth taking a risk.

Thus, Gou Huai suddenly became very serious and challenged her view.

"I think such an idea is too idealistic. In the world, there has never been a relationship that smooth sails without any problems; the norm is a journey that goes up with twists and turns. This is the law of development for all things.

Do you truly believe that a relationship without any issues can last long?

Or to put it another way, do you really think that a relationship without any arguments is a healthy one?"

"Huh?!"

Gu Jiuyue was taken aback by the question, falling into deep thought.

From her occasionally changing expressions, Gou Huai saw a scenario where the Favorability Rating went UPUP...

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Happy Little New Year to everyone, take care of your health, and have a joyful celebration