Hanging up the call, Ou Yunchen glanced at Su Ruiyi, who happened to look up and smile at him.
Ou Yunchen: "I'm going to..."
Su Ruiyi: "Leave now?"
Ou Yunchen: "Mm..."
Su Ruiyi: "Did you eat well?"
Ou Yunchen: "Very well."
Su Ruiyi: "Going to see a friend?"
Ou Yunchen: "Yes."
Su Ruiyi: "Oh, then, I'll see you next time."
Ou Yunchen was unaccustomed to Su Ruiyi's attitude. He had thought that this pampered young lady would surely throw a tantrum if she knew he was leaving.
Su Ruiyi: "What's wrong?"
Ou Yunchen: "Nothing, nothing. Then I'm leaving."
Su Ruiyi: "Okay, I'll see you out."
For some reason, Ou Yunchen started to feel uneasy. He carefully recalled if he had said anything wrong.
By the time they reached the door, Ou Yunchen stopped Su Ruiyi.
Su Ruiyi: "What's wrong? Reluctant to leave?"
Ou Yunchen: "Are you angry, aren't you?"
Su Ruiyi: "No, I'm not. Do I look angry?"
Ou Yunchen: "Shouldn't you..."
The scenarios Ou Yunchen had envisioned in his mind all failed to materialize. Su Ruiyi was behaving unusually gently now!
Su Ruiyi: "Alright, don't keep your friend waiting too long. Go ahead."
Ou Yunchen: "Okay..."
But after taking two steps, Ou Yunchen turned back to look at Su Ruiyi. She really didn't seem angry, yet leaving so smoothly felt like something was missing.
Su Ruiyi smiled and waved at Ou Yunchen. Ou Yunchen managed a forced smile and got into the car, his mind full of questions.
Did Su Ruiyi really just go back so calmly?!
The truth was, things were not as they seemed...
The moment Su Ruiyi turned around, she burst into tears. Her smile vanished instantly, and she was now crying with a sense of grievance, burying her face in the table!
But Su Ruiyi was Su Ruiyi. Crying by herself wasn't enough; she had to make a phone call and complain until she was satisfied!
—Su Ruiyi on the phone—
Su Ruiyi: "What you said was completely wrong!!!"
Shasha: "Did you try it today?"
Su Ruiyi: "Yes, I was incredibly good today!!!"
Shasha: "And then? Did he bully you? Why are you crying?"
Su Ruiyi: "I did everything you told me! I didn't bother him, I didn't initiate contact, and even though he finally remembered me, he took me to a cemetery to see a friend!"
Shasha: "That's too much?!"
Su Ruiyi: "Ah... Anyway, it wasn't like you said! He doesn't care about me at all!!!"
—Su Ruiyi ends call—
A week ago.
Remember Su Ruiyi's good friend Shasha from when she was studying abroad?
Yes, it was the girl Su Ruiyi was talking to just now.
Since Shasha returned to China, she hadn't contacted Su Ruiyi much, only sending holiday greetings at most.
Now, friends who hadn't seen each other for years had suddenly shown up at Su Ruiyi's house.
The butler naturally recognized Shasha because he had accompanied Mrs. Su to visit Su Ruiyi while she was studying abroad, and thus knew this girl.
Butler: "Miss, are you awake?"
Su Ruiyi had a habit of sleeping in. If there was nothing important, she could truly sleep for twelve hours!
Su Ruiyi finally emerged from her covers, opened her door, and stood there yawning, asking what was going on.
Butler: "Miss, a guest has come to see you."
Su Ruiyi: "Who? Who would visit me?"
Butler: "Oh, she's from Country C and said she hasn't seen you in a long time..."
Su Ruiyi immediately ran downstairs. She had only one friend from Country C, and she was the best friend she had ever made!
But as she reached the top of the stairs and stood on the second floor, looking at the girl's back in the living room...
Su Ruiyi: "Ahem."
Shasha heard Su Ruiyi's voice. She turned around and looked up at the person on the stairs.
Su Ruiyi: "What brings you here?"
Shasha: "To see you."
Su Ruiyi: "See, I'm doing fine."
Shasha chuckled softly. Su Ruiyi was still the same spoiled young lady as ever; only Shasha could tolerate her.
Shasha proactively opened her arms, hoping Su Ruiyi would still be as close to her as before!
But Su Ruiyi was stubborn. Although she missed her friend dearly, she still put on a front of being distant and unfamiliar.
Su Ruiyi: "A friend who abandoned me and returned to China, what right do you have to visit me."
Shasha: "Because I missed you."
Su Ruiyi's slow steps suddenly stopped. She looked at the clothes Shasha was wearing and knew she couldn't be doing as well as herself!
Su Ruiyi: "You don't need to miss me..."
Shasha: "I had a layover and decided to stop by to see you. I'm leaving for Cobutia tomorrow, and we might never see each other again."
Cobutia was a small border country, plagued by constant violence and war. Yet, despite its harsh living conditions, it was a nation enslaved by capital due to its abundance of gems.
Only then did Su Ruiyi become anxious. Her friend, whom she had just reunited with, was not returning to Country C but going to such a dangerous place. Her sympathy began to overflow.
Su Ruiyi: "Why? Cobutia is always at war, it's so dangerous!"
Shasha: "I'm married, and I have to go live there with my husband."
Su Ruiyi became even angrier upon hearing this. She wasn't even invited to the wedding!
Shasha took a few steps and quickly took Su Ruiyi's hand.
Su Ruiyi: "Yes, you don't consider me a friend anyway, so you didn't tell me!"
Shasha: "I didn't have a wedding, we just got the marriage certificate."
Su Ruiyi: "No wedding?"
Su Ruiyi was even more confused. When they were closest, they had even made a wish to get married together!
Shasha: "My husband is the ambassador to Cobutia. I met him when he was back on leave in his home country..."
During her conversation with Shasha, Su Ruiyi finally understood that Shasha's husband was named Kavi, the current ambassador of Country C to Cobutia. They went from meeting to deciding to get married in just three days.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call Su Ruiyi this woman a love-crazed person, but Shasha believed she had found the man she could entrust her life to.
Shasha: "Yes, my parents don't approve of us, but I've decided to move to Cobutia with him."
Su Ruiyi sighed. Women in love were perhaps like this, determined to be with the one they loved regardless of opposition.
Shasha: "Enough about me, tell me about you. Are you and Wang Ziran together?"
Su Ruiyi: "Of course not! If I wanted to be with him, we would have been together long ago. The reason we're not together is that I simply don't like him! It's impossible!"
Shasha: "Then have you found a boyfriend?"
Su Ruiyi recounted the story of Ou Yunchen and then fell into deep distress.
Shasha: "From what you're saying, your boyfriend really falls for that 'green tea' act."
Su Ruiyi: "Right? I think so too. What can I do..."
Shasha: "Actually, you should change yourself. You can be too demanding and aggressive sometimes."
Su Ruiyi: "So you want me to cater to him?"
Shasha: "Not necessarily. It's just that your temper is too fiery, and it might scare him away."
Su Ruiyi: "Then what should I do? I'm always like this, I can't change..."
And so, Shasha taught Su Ruiyi some dating tips, repeatedly assuring her that they were tested and effective!
Su Ruiyi: "Playing weak? I can't do that. Being overly sweet is so disgusting!"
Shasha: "For example, when he's being assertive, pretend to be innocent. You can cry, can't you?"
Su Ruiyi: "Cry?"
Shasha: "Yes. When you see him getting angry, regardless of the reason, even if you feel like exploding a million times inside, just respond with tears."
"As long as you appear a bit innocent, he'll surely pull you into his arms and might even apologize to you."
Su Ruiyi: "Got it! What's next?"
Shasha: "Also, give him enough space. The more a man is like a 'sea king,' the less you should cling to him. That way, he'll be more inclined to leave."
Su Ruiyi: "Then what if he goes to someone else?"
Shasha: "Will that little mute also hold onto him tightly?"
Su Ruiyi: "Definitely! They were even living together before!"
Shasha: "Then you need to be even more magnanimous. Men are cheap. The more enthusiastic you are towards him, the less he'll take you seriously! Once you become indifferent, he'll start to miss your good qualities!"
Su Ruiyi: "Really?"
Shasha: "Yes! Trust me!"
Su Ruiyi: "Then what if he really decides to leave? Should I just watch him go?"
Shasha: "Yes. The more abnormal you act, the more curious he'll be about you! If you always try to control him, he'll be driven by rebellion and want to escape!"
Su Ruiyi: "Okay! I'll try it next time!!!"