CHAPTER 797: CHAPTER 801: THE UNDERACHIEVER’S RED PACKET GROUP (PART 8)

If it weren’t for Su Li’s sudden move with the student dance, she might never have discovered that Yu Xiaohua actually had feelings for Gu Yuan, the school’s male god.

The two weren’t in the same class and barely interacted on normal days. Unlike those bold and enthusiastic girls, Yu Xiaohua had a crush that no one knew about.

It’s all fun and games to watch a drama unfold, until the trouble hits the crematorium.

It seemed like God couldn’t stand Su Li’s leisure and was eager to stir up some trouble for her, and soon the fire spread to her.

She hid behind the rose bushes, and heard Yu Xiaohua utter those decisive words.

She hadn’t expected her to betray her classmate without a moment’s hesitation.

Although her own motives for interacting with her were not any better, and their relationship wasn’t exactly harmonious, in truth, she had imparted every benefit she could.

Food, clothes, goods, as well as the gifts she had given to her roommates over the past few days, were all premium items.

But now Yu Xiaohua was selling her out without even blinking an eye, which made Su Li question her own failure as a person.

No, it definitely couldn’t be her own fault, Su Li quickly affirmed this belief.

That being the case, it had to be someone else’s problem.

No wonder Yu Xiaohua was like a rabid dog in her previous life, adamantly opposing the original owner to the end.

She was an ungrateful wretch that couldn’t be tamed.

"Are you telling the truth?" Su Li heard Gu Yuan ask hesitantly.

Su Li began to suspect that his firm hold on second place in the exam rankings was simply due to luck.

Certainly not intelligence, right?

His dim-witted reaction now certainly didn’t seem clever.

In the background, Su Li felt a twinge in her cheek.

The original owner had, of course, never experienced this scene in her past life; she hadn’t even known she had such an admirer.

So this time, was it Su Li who had brought this upon herself?

Oops, a miscalculation.

For the first time, Su Li realized Yu Xiaohua wasn’t lacking in initiative.

She had just stepped into the dance hall, picked up a piece of matcha cake from the table at the other end, and was about to find a quiet spot to enjoy it slowly.

Before she could step away, her departure was interrupted by an awkward voice, "Su Li, I have something to say to you."

Unlike the coldness she had seen a moment before, Gu Yuan now had a blush on his face, awkward as a shy little boy, as he asked her over, "Let’s talk over there."

Su Li looked up, and her gaze caught a silver-white figure, quickly dodging out of sight.

It was Yu Xiaohua...

She didn’t expect Yu Xiaohua to be so capable.

Su Li sneered, she had indeed underestimated her.

Turning her head, Su Li coldly and mercilessly refused, "No, I’m not joining you. Not interested."

Indeed, she exuded a frosty allure.

Gu Yuan’s face drained of color in an awkward blush, turning pale as he quickly shifted from awkward boy to aloof male god.

"Sorry to have bothered you."

Like his sudden appearance, Gu Yuan departed swiftly.

As he passed a corner, he paused for a moment, staring straight ahead, his tone laced with frost, "It’s all because of your lousy idea, don’t come looking for me again."

Yu Xiaohua, initially distressed by the sight of her beloved object of affection moving towards another girl, was further wounded by the undisguised disgust on Gu Yuan’s face, and as she turned, all her anger poured onto Su Li.

Men, men... it’s like pulling out plants without recognizing them, pah, pah, pah, how vulgar, a nice girl shouldn’t speak like that.

Although it was Yu Xiaohua’s own doing, Su Li still felt that she should give her a bit of sympathy out of humanitarian concern.

Hiding in the corner, Yu Xiaohua was really starting to hate Su Li to death.

The god she longed for day and night, holding a heart full of sincerity, yet discarded by another woman like worthless tattered shoes.

People always like to trouble themselves; by the end of the ball, Yu Xiaohua felt she had received the cruelest blow.

Crushed into the mud from all aspects.

By rights, after the ball, everyone should return to their respective places; it was the time to go back to their own mothers.

With Yu Xiaohua’s oddly high pride, she probably couldn’t wait to grab her suitcase and leave, but Su Li guessed wrong, she had no such intention.

When Su Li proposed a journey on a whim, Yu Xiaohua surprisingly stood firm.

She remained silent but did not refuse, clearly indicating that she wanted to join the people from Dormitory 403 on their departure.

Previously, Su Li had held the ball partly with the idea of keeping Yu Xiaohua under close watch, to find out what exactly had happened to her during the summer break.

But after the ball, she changed her mind and didn’t want to know anymore.

After all, when something happens, one naturally finds out.

To her level, she still had that bit of pride.

It must be said, she was very self-centered and willful, facing the choice between knowing the truth in advance and her own comfort, she resolutely chose the latter.

At this point, Yu Xiaohua was nothing but an emotional pollutant, who knew what it would be like to stay with her.

Su Li had figured out the cause but had not anticipated the consequences.

Yu Xiaohua was actually preparing to follow them.

The destination Su Li and the others had chosen was an island with nice scenery, minimally developed by man, with most of its original features preserved.

Lin Yaoguang quickly calculated the budget; a free-and-easy trip there wasn’t expensive, the costly part was the round-trip plane ticket.

Overall, it was still within the acceptable range for Shi Tong and Lin Yaoguang.

Only, with Yu Xiaohua joining them...

Her family’s financial situation, known naturally by her fellow dormmates of two years.

Shi Tong and Lin Yaoguang exchanged looks, at a loss for words as to how to start the conversation without hurting the precarious pride of the other party.

But Su Li didn’t have any reservations and laid everything out directly, saying, "The budget for this trip is around five thousand per person, round-trip tickets, food, and accommodation will be split evenly, I’ll cover all the fruits and snacks along the way, and any incidental expenses will be handled as they arise. Do you have any objections? If not, then we can start booking tickets, we’re leaving tomorrow."

Shi Tong and Lin Yaoguang shook their heads indicating no objections, so Su Li’s gaze along with the others’ fell on Yu Xiaohua, whose expression was unsightly.

With a choked voice, Yu Xiaohua questioned, "Why?"

Su Li: "Why what?"

"Why split the costs evenly?" You’re clearly so wealthy.

Shi Tong and Lin Yaoguang had felt awkward before, but upon hearing Yu Xiaohua’s entitled questioning, they became displeased.

Isn’t splitting costs evenly expected? Su Li is not their parent, to always take care of their lodging and entertainment.

It’s generous of Su Li to offer, and they are happy to accept, but if she’s unwilling, that’s also perfectly reasonable—no one’s money is blown in by the wind.

Shi Tong was about to speak but was preempted by Su Li.