funbook-pk Chapter 89 I Want to Live a Long Life with You
Chapter 89 I Want to Live a Long Life with You
Gu Zhibei was terrified because her blushing, head down, and silent demeanor were just too adorable.
Girls are such strange creatures, especially when you meet a girl you like. Whether she's puffing out her cheeks in anger, giving you a cold look, or smiling sweetly, you can't help but want to hug her and be affectionate with her.
Gu Zhibei suppressed the pounding in his heart.
The little fish had already shyly retreated into its shell, leaving only its tiny tail splashing in the water. If he were to get any closer now, he might scare it away.
He casually changed the subject:
"What does Xiaoyuer want to do when she graduates from university?"
University graduation…
Upon hearing this word, Jiang Youyu's eyes glazed over for a moment.
She should have been familiar with this, but now it sounds strange and even distant.
Just like when you're in kindergarten and reading aloud "Quiet Night Thoughts," your parents are talking about your future career and marriage.
"I...don't know," Jiang Youyu said blankly.
So much has changed in just six months.
If life has a midpoint, then what separates us is probably the day our parents leave us.
"Don't you want to be a painter? The kind who can easily sell a painting for millions?" Gu Zhibei asked.
"Death might be an option."
"That's something to be envious of."
"...What?"
"It's jealousy, jealousy."
Gu Zhibei continued drying his hair. Actually, the water in his hair had long since dried, but he thought that doing so would make him look more handsome.
He explained slowly:
"After all, you're only twenty years old this year, not even old enough to legally get married. You go to bed early and get up early every day, eat healthily, and have handsome young men by your side. If you still can't live to be a hundred, then this world might as well be destroyed."
"I won't live that long... Is that related to your 'jealousy'?"
Talking about the future always makes her feel uneasy.
"Why isn't it there?"
Gu Zhibei sighed:
"Eighty years from now, even if I'm still alive, I'll be an old man who can barely walk. What would I do with this money?"
"It's just that those lucky descendants who don't even realize it benefit."
"You're my friend, my senior, my little fish, and you work so hard to earn money but you can't spend it on me... How can I not be so jealous that I want to grind my teeth to dust? Oh, I must have been wearing dentures back then, maybe you could replace them with a set of pure gold ones for me."
"…loquacious."
This is how Jiang Youyu evaluated it.
When she uttered those two words, the girl pursed her lips reservedly, but two seconds later she couldn't help but chuckle softly, a gentle tenderness spreading across her eyes as she looked at the boy with a warm and cheerful gaze.
He said she could sell a painting for millions in the future, and that she would live to be a hundred, but Jiang Youyu didn't care about any of that.
She only cared about the hidden meaning in his words.
I will still be by your side for the hundredth year of your life.
The girl couldn't help but wonder, were the descendants he spoke of his his descendants, her descendants, or...?
Can't think any more!
Gu Zhibei was definitely doing it on purpose! He wanted to see her overthinking, since he wanted to mess things up for her every day...
"I never thought about becoming a painter, so you can save your gold tooth for your next life, or maybe the one after that," Jiang Youyu said.
"Do you want a boyfriend as handsome as me? That's much harder than selling a painting worth a million."
"I'm not interested in dating." The girl turned her head to the side. "I didn't have any big ambitions before, I just wanted to be an art teacher."
Gu Zhibei found her a young apprentice, which coincided with her previous idea.
Jiang Youyu never had any grand dreams, nor did she have much desire for wealth or social status.
She prefers a simple and ordinary life. After graduation, she can open a small training class. She doesn't need to earn too much money, just enough to supplement her family's income and make a living.
If the two of them are together, Jiang Youyu doesn't need a car, a house, or a dowry. Even the wedding can be completely skipped. His company is enough to create romance and a sense of ceremony.
On the wedding day, the two families can simply have a meal together, just like a New Year's Eve dinner, chatting happily and exchanging blessings.
After all, this amount of money would be a huge burden for a boy, and he might even end up in debt. She didn't want the boy she liked to suffer.
"Gu Zhibei, actually there's something I want you to help me with," Jiang Youyu said suddenly, sounding a little hesitant.
Gu Zhibei immediately perked up. Xiaoyuer was stubborn and strong-willed, and she would almost never ask him for help. Today, he finally got his chance.
The boy sat up straight, his tone serious:
"If it were Little Fish, I would be willing to sell my beauty."
"What are you thinking... I just need a computer and a graphics tablet," Jiang Youyu retorted.
Gu Zhibei asked thoughtfully, "You want to do digital drawing?"
Digital drawing simply means drawing on a computer.
A graphics tablet is a professional tool used for digital drawing.
"Since I'm just staying home anyway, I might as well take on some jobs and earn some money..."
Jiang Youyu concealed part of the reason.
Although the money her parents left behind wasn't much, it was enough for her to live until Gu Zhibei graduated next year.
But then she thought that the clothes she bought for him were only for when it was hot. When the weather turned completely cold, she should buy him some thicker clothes.
Hoodies and down jackets are much more expensive than summer short-sleeved shirts, and Jiang Youyu didn't want him to wear cheap clothes. So, all things considered, her remaining savings might not be enough...
The money from Second Uncle hasn't been transferred yet. Even if they receive the money for the house, it's for Gu Zhibei's future use; that money can't be spent now.
After thinking it over, Jiang Youyu could only think of taking orders to make money, and then using the money to buy him clothes or something else.
"Leave it to me."
Gu Zhibei did not intend to stop her.
When people have free time, they tend to overthink.
Especially Jiang Youyu, who stays at home every day, loves to get stuck on trivial matters and wanders around in all sorts of places, which is very worrying.
Jiang Youyu reminded her, "I have a graphics tablet at home, I just didn't bring it. I only need a computer. I don't know anything about computers, so I wanted you to take a look. It doesn't need to be too expensive, a thousand yuan is enough."
"A thousand yuan isn't enough. There aren't any usable laptops at this price point. For a desktop, you'll need peripherals like a monitor, mouse, and keyboard."
Gu Zhibei explained the science to her.
It's clear that Jiang Youyu is completely clueless about this, at a very basic level.
He looked at the hesitant girl and said with a smile:
"How about this, I'll contribute some money, and the computer we buy will be considered our joint property, what do you think?"
"Then you'll have to take half of what I earn," Jiang Youyu added. "The price needs to be discussed with me, otherwise I won't take it."
"There's no reason for me to ask you for a tip after all you did. You gave me such an expensive dress."
"Your money will be useful in the future, so you should save it carefully now."
"Saving it up to get married? I don't want a woman who makes me spend money; I'd rather use it for an extra session."
"You, you're really going to drive me crazy..." Jiang Youyu said angrily.
If he dares to use the money she left behind for that kind of thing, she'll crawl out of her coffin and teach him a lesson!