kingnovel Chapter 500 Love Rival
Chapter 500 Love Rival
"Brother Taiji, let me introduce you. This is Brother Hu Zhiang, I call him Brother Hutu."
Hua Yan held Taiji's hand, and then took Hu Zhiang's hand.
Upon hearing the name Hu Zhiang, Taiji felt he had mistaken someone for someone else. However, upon hearing "Hutu Ge" (meaning "Confused Brother"), he became uncertain again, because in his previous life, Hua Yan and Hu Xintu were also called Hutu Ge.
"Hello, little Taiji."
Hu Zhiang's tone was full of provocation and mockery.
In his previous life, this boy named Taiji was very calm and composed, never showing his emotions. He only lost his composure when it came to matters of love; otherwise, he didn't care about anything else.
Hu Zhiang remembered that after Hua Yan passed away, he was busy searching for the murderer, but this Taiji was busy dying. Before Hua Yan's seventh day memorial service was over, the kid finished arranging the funeral and followed her without hesitation.
At the time, Hu Zhiang admired the young man for his loyalty and wanted to emulate him, but then he gave up the idea when he realized the murderer hadn't been found yet.
After he killed the murderer, he wanted to follow Hua Yan in death, but then he thought about what would happen if he died and no one would burn paper money for Hua Yan during the Qingming Festival. So he lived on for many more years.
Until he felt his time was coming to an end, he excitedly went to Hua Yan's tombstone and told her that he could finally see her and that his ashes would be buried next to her so that he could be with her forever.
At that moment, Hu Zhiang felt happy. Although he couldn't express his feelings to Hua Yan in life, he was content to be by her side in death.
He thought he'd met Hua Yan first in this life, giving him the advantage of striking first, but he never expected this kid named Taiji to also meet his girl so early. Was the scene from his past life going to repeat itself? He felt a little unwilling to accept it!
In this life, he is no longer an uncultured brute. He has been admitted to university and is qualified to walk alongside her. He will not give up easily, nor will he give others a chance, including Taiji.
Hu Zhiang's inner monologues are quite rich, and Taiji is not to be outdone.
Taiji thought to himself: Hu Zhiang, you better not be Hu Xintu from your past life. Although you look somewhat alike, I feel you better not be him, otherwise I will not show you any mercy.
The two people, smiling on the outside but gritting their teeth on the inside, gave each other an expression that showed neither would give in.
Hello! Brother Hu Zhiang.
After exchanging greetings, neither of them wanted to speak further and both looked at Hua Yan.
Hua Yan sensed something was off between the two, but she didn't know why. It was their first meeting, and it might be due to unfamiliarity, or perhaps their horoscopes didn't match. Hua Yan tried to find a reason that she could accept.
"Yan'er, Uncle Quan has already asked Aunt Ying to prepare the meal. Let's invite Brother Hu Zhiang to eat with us!"
Taiji's tone was very much like that of a master.
"Hey, Mr. Confused, why don't you eat with us?"
Hua Yan didn't object, and there was nothing to object to.
"No, Jiu'er, I have to go back to school soon and get ready. Thank you!"
"Alright then! By the way, Hutu Ge, I said I'd give you a gift before, thinking you'd be able to use it during the holiday, but I didn't expect we'd be gone for more than a month."
"Brother Taiji, please take us to Yenching University. I left my gift on the campus."
Haha! Actually, she had the gift in her online space, but she couldn't take it out, so she had to lie and say it was at school, which made it easier to explain.
"Okay! Get in the car."
Although Taiji felt uncomfortable, his basic manners prevented him from showing it.
"Jiu'er, this is my birthday present for you. Although it's a little late, it's still a token of my affection!"
As he spoke, Hu Zhiang took out the box from the bottom of his pocket and handed it to Hua Yan.
Hu Zhiang had been carrying this gift with him. He originally intended to give it to her when they were in Country A, but the matter of the Soul Absorbing Cult left them no time to think about it, so it was delayed until now.
He originally intended to treat Hua Yan to a meal and then give her the gifts, but Taiji intercepted the invitation.
Hua Yan opened the box and found a wooden carving depicting her at thirty years old—mature, composed, dignified, and elegant, yet still lively and adorable.
"Hehe! Confused brother, are you imagining me looking like this in the future?"
Hua Yan could tell it was herself because it was so realistic.
When Taiji saw the wood carving, his heart skipped a beat. It looked so much like the real thing. Could it be...? He dared not think any further.
Suppressing his nervousness, Taiji observed Huayan's expression.
Hehe! Hua Yan, like a carefree silly girl, happily looked at the wood carving, occasionally offering a few words of praise.
She still needs to observe whether Hutu Ge is gradually regaining his memories of his past life like Taiji, or whether he can truly imagine what she will look like in the future.
Hu Zhiang and Taiji each had their own thoughts and concerns.
The car remained silent for a while; none of them wanted to speak. The driver, who only knew Taiji and had met him today, had even less to say.
Taiji can drive, but he's too young to drive. Kong Wen and Miao Xianxing have things to do, so Liu Quan assigned him a new driver.
Upon arriving at Yenching University, Hua Yan's spirits soared, and she gave the driver directions.
Before long, they arrived at the place Hua Yan had mentioned, where a Mercedes-Benz SUV was parked all alone.
"Haha! Confused brother, this is my gift to you, don't refuse it!"
This is the first batch of cars to roll off the production line at our factory in Shenzhen. I specially arranged for one to be delivered here so that you, as a test driver, can provide valuable feedback on our vehicle.
However, please drive safely. If you are unsure about the car's performance, drive slowly and carefully.
Hua Yan was worried that if she gave the car away, these people would get excited and hit pedestrians without thinking.
Hearing Hua Yan's words, Hu Zhiang couldn't bring himself to refuse. Since there was a mission involved, if he didn't accept the offer, wouldn't he be unable to complete the mission? Would Jiu'er be angry?
Thinking of this, Hu Zhiang suppressed his shock and said with a smile:
"Since it's a gift from Jiu'er, I won't stand on ceremony. I'll give you my feedback after it's been running for a while."
Hu Zhiang took the car keys from Hua Yan, opened the car door, and got in. Hua Yan also got in and explained all the functions to him in detail.
Hua Yan is also a worrier, always worried that her good intentions will backfire.
After the introduction, Hu Zhiang started the engine. There were already students returning to campus, so he didn't dare drive too fast.
After overcoming the initial awkwardness, Hu Zhiang was able to drive skillfully.
"Jiu'er, thank you for the gift."
"Hehe! Don't be so polite. I'll be unhappy if you can't offer any opinions or suggestions."
Hua Yan's wish was fulfilled. In her previous life, Hu Zhiang liked this kind of Jeep with a driving feel, so she gave him one, but it wasn't a Mercedes-Benz.
"Jiu'er, don't worry, I will definitely do what you asked me to do."
Hu Zhiang spoke from the heart. In his past life, Hua Yan rescued him from hell, gave him a legitimate identity, and trusted him unconditionally, entrusting him with important tasks. For no other reason than this trust, he would not let Hua Yan down.
"Hehe! I trust my judgment."
Hua Yan had said the same thing in her past life. At that time, Hu Zhiang had just escaped his miserable life, and Hua Yan had nurtured him with all her heart, creating various opportunities for him to grow. He had asked Hua Yan then why she trusted him so much, and Hua Yan's answer to him was, "I trust my own judgment."
It turns out that their trust in each other doesn't need any words; it's ingrained in their very bones.
Haha! It seems he moved the heavens, which is why he met Hua Yan so early in his life, making everything possible.
Regardless of the final outcome, he hoped his girl would be happy. Even if they couldn't be family, just being by her side would be enough. However, he still greedily wanted to have her.