Rebirth Begins with Rejecting my Childhood Friend-Chapter 364 - Brother, Why Are You So Mean?

At the dinner table, Xu Xiuwen was the busiest person.

Almost everyone was toasting him.

Even the two male actors who previously mistook him for a crazy fan at the film set came over to toast and apologized.

If not for seeing them, Xu Xiuwen would have forgotten about it long ago.

Naturally, he just smiled and brushed off the past.

Seeing Xu Xiuwen not holding a grudge and readily drinking, the two male actors also breathed a sigh of relief, especially the lead actor who wanted to continue working with him in the future.

The actresses also came over to toast Xu Xiuwen.

A group of beautiful women surrounded him, all essentially asking him to look out for them in the future.

Some of the bolder girls not only made flirtatious remarks but also kept leaning in close, which made Xu Xiuwen a bit overwhelmed, especially with two “monitors” watching closely nearby.

Xu Xiuwen dared not indulge too much.

After having a drink with each of the ladies, Hang Fei stepped in to help him out of the situation.

Seeing the actresses return to their seats, Xu Xiuwen also let out a sigh of relief.

Time ticked by, and some employees were still toasting, but Xu Xiuwen just smiled lightly and accepted, neither appearing cold nor making others feel pressured, handling it very well.

As the night wore on, many people began to show signs of drunkenness.

Seeing that the food and drink were almost finished, Xu Xiuwen quickly said, “Let’s wrap up the dinner here today.”

With Xu Xiuwen’s word, no one opposed, and the dinner ended.

After bidding farewell to Xu Xiuwen, everyone left the private room.

Hang Fei, having drunk too much, was helped out by a few junior colleagues.

Xu Xiuwen remained seated.

Seeing this, others asked if they should arrange for someone to take him back to school, but Xu Xiuwen waved them off.

Some actresses wanted to offer their help, but Bai Yue’er’s “fierce” gaze was so intimidating that it deterred them.

In no time, only three people were left in the room.

“Xu Xiuwen, are you okay?” Tang Weiwei asked with concern.

Xu Xiuwen smiled and shook his head at her.

“Let’s go,” Xu Xiuwen said, supporting himself on the table to get up.

His face was slightly red, but he was still quite sober.

However, Tang Weiwei and Bai Yue’er seemed to misunderstand and immediately came over.

They each took one of his arms, helping him up.

Bai Yue’er couldn’t help but complain, “Really, did you have to drink so much?”

Xu Xiuwen wasn’t actually drunk, but seeing the two women’s actions, he didn’t refuse and let them help him up.

He explained, “I couldn’t refuse when others were toasting me, could I?”

Bai Yue’er snorted, “You seemed quite happy when those actresses were toasting you.”

Xu Xiuwen chuckled, “Hmm, do I smell jealousy?”

“What jealousy?” Bai Yue’er suddenly realized and retorted, “Who’s jealous? Don’t flatter yourself!”

Xu Xiuwen smiled faintly, “From your tone, I thought you were jealous.”

“Hmph.”

Xu Xiuwen ignored her, turning to his left to look at Tang Weiwei, and smiled gently, asking, “Weiwei, are you jealous too?”

Tang Weiwei was very honest and well-behaved.

She shook her head and said, “I’m not.”

Xu Xiuwen raised his hand and patted her head, “Our Weiwei is the most understanding.”

Bai Yue’er snorted again, “Yes, I’m not as understanding as Weiwei. If my boyfriend were always out of sight, busy with who knows what, I wouldn’t be smiling at him either. Only Weiwei is silly enough to be so lenient with you.”

Xu Xiuwen turned to look at Bai Yue’er, “That’s why I like Weiwei.”

Tang Weiwei’s cheeks turned slightly red.

A hint of envy flashed in Bai Yue’er’s eyes.

The three then began to walk out.

The two women held Xu Xiuwen’s arms, one on each side.

Xu Xiuwen said he was fine.

The two women didn’t believe him and insisted on supporting him as they walked.

As they walked, Xu Xiuwen suddenly lifted his arms, freeing them from the women’s grip, and then placed his arms around their shoulders, directly holding both of them as they walked out.

At this moment, he was in a left-and-right embrace position.

Tang Weiwei and Bai Yue’er were both stunned.

Realizing what happened, neither woman objected, silently accepting his gesture.

They arrived at the car.

Bai Yue’er, being considerate, didn’t compete with Tang Weiwei for the front passenger seat and instead went to the back.

As Xu Xiuwen sat down, Tang Weiwei asked with concern, “Xu Xiuwen, can you drive?”

Bai Yue’er added, “Yes, Xu Xiuwen, if you can’t drive, don’t. Leave the car here and come back for it tomorrow.”

Xu Xiuwen waved his hand, “It’s fine, I’m very clear-headed.”

Xu Xiuwen wasn’t joking; he wouldn’t take his own life lightly.

Seeing his insistence, the two women didn’t say anything more.

The car started and headed towards the school.

Xu Xiuwen drove calmly, his expression serene, and his eyes clear, showing no signs of drunkenness.

Seeing this, the two women felt slightly relieved.

However, to avoid distracting him, they remained silent during the drive.

In the quiet, the car arrived at the north gate of Jiangling College.

Xu Xiuwen parked the car by the roadside.

He turned to Tang Weiwei and said, “Mission accomplished, safely brought you two beauties back.”

Tang Weiwei smiled, her mood lifted.

Bai Yue’er chuckled, “Smooth talker, just knows how to flatter people.”

The car had reached the school gate.

The girls didn’t say anything about getting off.

Xu Xiuwen didn’t urge them to get out either.

Bai Yue’er curiously asked, “Xu Xiuwen, you don’t come to the film set, you don’t go to the company, you don’t stay in the dorm, and you skip classes. What have you been busy with lately?”

Tang Weiwei also looked at him with interest.

Xu Xiuwen chuckled and teased, “Yue’er, you’re so concerned about me. Do you have feelings for me?”

Bai Yue’er’s face instantly turned red.

Tang Weiwei also looked at her with interest.

Bai Yue’er became flustered.

“What nonsense are you talking about? I don’t have feelings for you.”

Xu Xiuwen laughed, “I’m joking. Thanks for your concern. I’ve been busy with other things lately.”

“Is it important?” This question came from Tang Weiwei.

Xu Xiuwen looked at her and nodded, “Very important. It concerns our future. I want to give you a good life, so I must work hard to make money. Everything I’m doing now is for our future.”

Hearing Xu Xiuwen’s words, Tang Weiwei felt a mix of shyness and gratitude.

Bai Yue’er looked at Tang Weiwei with great envy.

Tang Weiwei softly said, “I don’t really care about a good life. As long as I’m with you, I’m content.”

This was the first time Tang Weiwei openly expressed her feelings in front of someone else.

Xu Xiuwen gently brushed Tang Weiwei’s nose and said with a smile, “Weiwei, you are so understanding. How could I bear to let you go? I’m growing more and more fond of you.”

Tang Weiwei blushed even more and said quietly, “I’m not as good as you say.”

“No, no, no!” Xu Xiuwen shook his head, “Weiwei, don’t underestimate yourself. In my eyes, you are the best girl. You have so many shining qualities that constantly remind me to cherish you.”

Tang Weiwei couldn’t handle Xu Xiuwen’s blatant praise.

But she didn’t stop him.

However, someone else couldn’t take it anymore.

Bai Yue’er suddenly whined, “Hey, have you two forgotten about me? I’m still here. If you want to show off your love, do it in private.”

Xu Xiuwen turned his head, looking at her with a surprised expression, and asked, “Oh, you’re still here? I thought you had gotten off the car.”

“Jerk!” Bai Yue’er knew he was teasing her but still couldn’t help but curse.

“The company’s leading lady is indeed different, daring to scold the boss.”

Hearing the word “boss,” Bai Yue’er’s aura instantly deflated.

She looked a bit nervous and lowered her voice, “This isn’t the company, and we’re not on set.”

Xu Xiuwen smiled lightly, “I’m just joking. We’re friends in private. It’s okay if you scold me a bit. I won’t get angry.”

Bai Yue’er breathed a sigh of relief.

But then she became annoyed.

She had been criticizing Xu Xiuwen for showing off his love, but somehow it ended up being her fault.

Suddenly, Xu Xiuwen realized something.

“Wait a minute.”

“What’s wrong?” Bai Yue’er asked instinctively.

“It’s normal for you to know I haven’t been to the film set or classes, but how do you know I haven’t been to the company?”

Sensing the suspicion in Xu Xiuwen’s gaze, Bai Yue’er hurriedly explained, “I happened to hear someone mention it.”

Afraid Xu Xiuwen and Tang Weiwei wouldn’t believe her, she added unnecessarily, “I really didn’t go to the company to ask about you.”

“Okay, I know you went to the company to inquire about me,” Xu Xiuwen said calmly.

“I—”

Bai Yue’er was speechless.

The car fell silent.

Tang Weiwei seemed unfazed by this.

She suddenly asked, “Xu Xiuwen, will you be attending classes in the next few days?”

Xu Xiuwen shook his head, “Probably not.”

He noticed that after he said this, a look of disappointment flashed across Tang Weiwei’s face.

It was very obvious.

“Do you want me to accompany you to class?” Xu Xiuwen asked.

Tang Weiwei shook her head.

Now Xu Xiuwen was confused.

He thought Tang Weiwei wanted him to accompany her to class.

Bai Yue’er, sitting in the back, knew the situation but chose to stay silent, remembering Xu Xiuwen’s earlier teasing.

Tang Weiwei was having an internal struggle.

Two completely different thoughts were battling within her.

“Xu Xiuwen!” Tang Weiwei gathered her courage and said.

“Yes, I’m listening.”

“Can you come to school on the 26th?”

“The 26th?”

Xu Xiuwen was puzzled.

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This was the first time Tang Weiwei had asked him for something.

But it wasn’t for anything material or financial; she just wanted him to come to school on the 26th.

“Yes.” Tang Weiwei nodded earnestly.

Xu Xiuwen didn’t respond immediately.

Seeing this, Tang Weiwei felt a bit worried and added, “You can come in the evening on the 26th. I just need you for half a day.”

Her eyes were full of anticipation.

Seeing her beautiful face, as lovely as a celestial being, Xu Xiuwen couldn’t refuse and immediately agreed.

Tang Weiwei was very happy to see this.

It was getting late.

Xu Xiuwen then got out to escort the two girls back to their dormitory.

They didn’t object.

After getting out of the car, Xu Xiuwen put on a mask.

After some time had passed, the initial frenzy surrounding Dao Ming Si eventually died down.

Now, when he went out, Xu Xiuwen was no longer easily recognized, so just wearing a mask was enough.

Bai Yue’er, on the other hand, was fully geared up with a mask and hat.

Having not returned to school for a long time, seeing the familiar campus again gave Xu Xiuwen a special feeling, though he couldn’t say if it was melancholy or excitement.

Arriving at the girls’ dormitory, he watched the girls go upstairs before turning to leave.

He got back into his car and was about to start it.

“Knock, knock, knock.”

The glass of the passenger side window was tapped.

A girl with heavy makeup and revealing clothes stood outside.

Xu Xiuwen glanced at her; he didn’t recognize her.

He lowered the window.

The girl outside smiled and asked, “Who are you waiting for, big brother?”

“No one.”

Calling him big brother right away?

Xu Xiuwen was puzzled but still responded.

“Are you alone then?” the girl continued to ask.

“Yes, I am.”

“Could you give me a ride somewhere?”

“No.”

Xu Xiuwen refused without hesitation.

“Why not? It’s so dark outside, and I’m scared. What if I run into a bad person? I’m just a little girl—”

Xu Xiuwen cut her off, “Do I know you? You don’t look like you’re afraid of running into bad people with that outfit. I don’t have time to deal with you. Leave.”

The girl got anxious, “Why are you so mean, big brother? Since you’re alone, I’ll just keep you company, okay?”

She pointed at the passenger seat, “I’ll just sit here, alright?”

“No! This passenger seat is my girlfriend’s exclusive spot.”

Before Xu Xiuwen could stop her, the girl had already gotten into the car and said, “If big brother doesn’t mind, I can be your girlfriend too.”

“Who wants you to be my girlfriend? My girlfriend is much prettier than you. Get out.”

Despite being rejected repeatedly, the girl didn’t give up.

She pouted and acted coy, “Oh, big brother, it’s so hot outside. Can’t I just stay here to cool off? I’ll even pay you.”

“No, get out of the car.”

“Ah, it’s suddenly so hot.” The girl started taking off her outer jacket.

Underneath, she was wearing a white low-cut camisole with a beige jacket over it.

Xu Xiuwen quickly stopped her, “Don’t do that. If you keep this up, I’ll call you out for harassment.”

The girl smiled, “Big brother is so funny. How can a girl harass anyone?”

“I’m not joking. Get out now!” Xu Xiuwen’s voice became much more serious.

Seeing his firm attitude, the girl wanted to persist but changed her tone, “I’m suddenly a bit cold. Can you hug me, big brother?”

The girl leaned in.

She had quite the assets, and with her low-cut camisole, she did look quite appealing at first glance.

But Xu Xiuwen, though not overly experienced, was surrounded by high-quality women and couldn’t be bothered with a street girl like this.

He pushed her away, “Hug my ass. I’m telling you one last time, get out of my car.”

Xu Xiuwen seemed to have used a bit too much force.

The girl’s head lightly bumped against the window.

She held her head and looked at Xu Xiuwen.

She finally got angry, her gaze no longer soft.

“You think I want you? I don’t even care about you, you jerk.” The girl got out of the car, holding her head.

After getting out, she gave Xu Xiuwen a vicious glare.

Xu Xiuwen felt quite innocent.

He hadn’t provoked her.

Xu Xiuwen thought about why the girl had been so eager to approach him.

He was wearing a mask, so she couldn’t have been drawn by his looks.

It must have been the sight of his luxury car that made her want to latch onto a rich guy.

He believed that if he hadn’t rejected her and instead had driven her to a hotel, she probably wouldn’t have refused.