I Refuse to Be a Supporting Character
Chapter 38-40
Chapter 38: Gu Jin Who Doesn't Know Shame
Gu Jin pretended not to see the message and held the button off, causing the phone to beep and the screen to turn black.
He lifted the umbrella with a satisfied look, and walked out of the school gate.
Classes had just finished and the school gates were filled with people and cars.
Gu Jin walked past him, attracting the attention of those around him.
The capital's middle school had an abundance of female students and goddesses.
Amongst these competing beauties, Gu Jin confidently faced the crowd without any makeup, yet her beauty was like a refreshing breeze in this scorching summer, not losing one bit to another.
Some of the men looked at him, wanting to start a conversation.
As soon as they raised their legs, their plan was dead.
He walked through the school gate without pause and headed straight for the intersection.
Meanwhile, a tall man was wearing a chic suit, descending from a luxurious car, standing in front of him respectfully.
After a few words, his face paled for a moment, but he soon recovered and followed the man towards the car.
The car window slowly descended, revealing Mu Mingcheng's handsome face.
She did not wear her glasses today so her unobstructed sharp gaze looked at Gu Jin's face.
The man's cold gaze was thorny and cold, making his gentle and loving demeanor from the previous day seem like an illusion. Gu Jin felt a little nervous. But as someone who read the plot of the novel, he recognized this side of himself as the real Mu Mingcheng.
Against outsiders, Mu Ming Cheng was gentle, graceful, and courteous, but it only covered his cold demeanor.
He could immediately see that he was not in a good mood. Although he knew the exact reason, his lips still spoke in a surprised tone: “Master Mu, why did you come to university again? Did the principal invite you once again?”
Mu Ming Cheng looked at him coldly, his lips raised with a mocking smile: “Don't I already tell you to wait at the school gate so that I can pick you up? Where do you think you're going?”
“Ah?” Gu Jin's eyes widened as he continued to act foolishly: “When did you say you wanted to pick me up? I don't know.”
Seeing his master remain silent with pursed lips, Secretary Fang sighed and inevitably reminded him: “Master, you just sent a message.”
Gu Jin turned around and looked at her as he blinked his eyes innocently: “I'm sorry, my phone died while I was playing so I didn't see your message.”
Lie, continue your action!
Mu Mingcheng narrowed his red phoenix eyes towards him dangerously. He felt he might have underestimated the courage and helplessness of this woman.
Gu Jin continued to stand outside and smiled without worry. His expression showed complete sincerity.
The man in the car and the woman outside both showed smiles as great as the fresh spring breeze, but Secretary Fang couldn't help but shiver.
After a while, the sun had disappeared and the ground continued to emit residual heat from daylight, yet Gu Jin's forehead did not have a speck of sweat.
The car door opened, causing cool air to blow out. Gu Jin did not wait for the other party's permission, and immediately closed his umbrella before getting into the car. He made it seem as if he had subconsciously placed an umbrella right between the two of them.
After he sat down, an arm wrapped around Gu Jin's waist. The man easily suppressed his struggle and he softly said, “Honey, I won't argue with you this time, but there won't be any next time.”
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Chapter 39: First Date (1)
Once again he kissed the man's calm breath and his heart could not help but tremble a little. He heard the implied warning but acted calmly as if he did not understand.
He also had something to rely on.
People like Mu Mingcheng could obtain any beauty. He was shackled with bracelets for three months, but whatever the reason, Gu Jin was sure he would not easily turn against him.
Since it was this way, he only occasionally acted submissively so it wouldn't be a problem.
Gu Jin silently pressed his face against his toned chest. It's not a bad exchange for such luxury, is it?
“What are you eating tonight?” Mu Mingcheng asked with a faint smile.
“Anything. I'm not a food picker.”
Mu Mingcheng looked at him with a fake smile and said nothing as the car stopped at the gate of Yuqing Pavilion.
Gu Jin's forehead twitched as he looked at the words “Pavilion Yuqing.”
This could be said to be their first date, but the location did not leave a good impression on her.
Mu Mingcheng got out of the car wearing glasses, and a handsome man quickly came to greet him.
“Your sister, why didn't you tell us in advance that you were coming?”
The two went to a private room when a baby-faced teenager knocked on the door and entered. He was an acquaintance and recognized Mu Mingcheng's voice.
The baby-faced Fang Yuan smiled faintly and quickly observed Gu Jin, carefully yet politely.
“My girlfriend, her surname is Gu,” Mu Mingcheng introduced.
Gu Jin looked at her with a surprised expression. Their relationship... being this formal, it's not good, is it?
“Sorry, brother-in-law,” Fang Yuan apologized.
Gu Jin slightly nodded, feeling like a small beast protected by Mu Mingcheng.
Fang Yuan was willing to unwillingly look at Gu Jin once more; his face looked somewhat familiar.
Wasn't this the girl who came out from Mu Mingcheng's room? he thinks.
How did Mu Mingcheng and him end up in a relationship?
He felt suspicious, but more pressing matters needed to be taken care of.
“Your sister, about that other thing. I wasn't at the restaurant a few days ago and security wasn't doing their job. I fired them. This master is kind-hearted so please do not worry about this matter.”
Fang Yuan was the boss of the Yuqing Pavilion behind the scenes, and his family held authority and power in the House of Representatives building. As the youngest child he did not need to work for the family. He opened his restaurant not to earn money, but because he was bored and wanted to play.
Surprisingly, it attracts a lot of customers.
This was the reason why his misdeeds were not punished.
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Chapter 40: First Date (2)
Karma is still attacking. Fang Yuan's subordinate did not do his job well which resulted in Mu Mingcheng's dilemma. Although aphrodisiacs and women are not their fault, they should take responsibility for what happens in their restaurants.
Rumors circulated that Mu Mingcheng, behind that polite mask, was a cold-hearted man. Fang Yuan was worried for a few days when the other party had not contacted him, and considered whether he should close his restaurant sooner.
The business has been in operation for several years and he is reluctant to let go. Can he offend the wrong people?
His property value was high, but in front of Mu Mingcheng's mother's family he could only comply.
But based on the current situation, there was still hope.
Mu Mingcheng won a beautiful woman.
Sure enough, Mu Mingcheng smiled gently: “This matter is not a restaurant affair. Those who dare to mess with me have been dealt with. ”
The man said the words “Ditangani” very casually, but Fang Yuan's heart felt cold. Since ancient times, the most successful people were polite and talkative people, but if one only regarded them as honorable men, he would die.
After exchanging a few words, Fang Yuan resigned cautiously.
Gu Jin listened the entire time and got a general idea of the situation.
It seemed that his accidental entanglement with Mu Mingcheng had a reason behind it.
A few moments later the food was served.
Gu Jin had a bad impression about this restaurant but was quite satisfied with the dishes here.
However, this satisfaction turned into anger once he saw the green coriander.
“What does this mean, Mr Mu?” He glared at the table and raised his chin.
“Please eat your food.” Mu Mingcheng used the serving chopsticks to pick up the vegetables with coriander on top and placed them in front of Gu Jin, looking at his face with a smile.
This was revenge, pure and simple revenge for him trying to get away from her after class.
Gu Jin looked at the chopsticks that lay before him with disdain and wanted to throw them away.
He suddenly looked at the carrot and celery, took the two, and said with a smile: “Let me return the favor, Mr. Mu. Don't be shy.”
Seeing Mu Mingcheng's face stiffen, Gu Jin faintly smiled as if saying 'Let's hurt each other!'
At least his serious efforts to read the novel were not in vain; he found his dislike.
The plate is quickly pulled and replaced with a new one. This time Gu Jin ate cheerfully. If not for her recently ended period, which forbade her from eating spicy food, her food would have been perfect.
Seeing her girl happily eating her food, Mu Mingcheng smiled deeply.
Few people closest to him knew about his picky eating.
However, he had just gotten close to her yesterday, had never even heard of her name before, yet he was able to find her fondness.
Gu Jin is smart, he admitted. Still, being smart doesn't mean he has to know his weaknesses.
He didn't know where he could dig up his information.
