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Chapter 195
“Did anyone say you could sit here? This spot is reserved for my boyfriend! Goodness gracious… it’s one thing to have been a loser back then, but after three years of university, you still haven’t improved one bit! Go, scram, get lost!”Gerald couldn’t even remember her name anymore, and he couldn’t be bothered to pick a fight with her at the moment.That left the seat by the door, where all the food would be brought in.Realizing that this had been everyone’s intention all along, Gerald simply resigned himself to it.Actually, there was an empty spot beside Sharon, too. However, she’d left her handbag on there, indicating that she was saving the seat for somebody. Certainly, she’d made no move to offer it to him.Lilian grinned at Gerald, then turned and asked, “Sharon, when’s Murphy gonna get here?”“That guy… Hmph! Always wishy-washy about everything. Every time, he’ll say he’s almost there—but you’re still gonna have to wait a while!”Although she sounded upset, in truth her
Chapter 196
“Ahaha, don’t say that! He goes to Mayberry University, you know—after he graduates, he might very well find himself a job along Mayberry Commercial Street, too!”Everyone wanted to get in on the merriment.“Oho? Then we’d basically be colleagues! Let’s get along, Gerald!” Murphy chortled.He wanted to keep this conversation going. He would often have to hear about everyone bringing up this old friend of Sharon’s.It had made him curious about what she’d seen in a penniless guy like Gerald.Sometimes it even made things awkward for him.That was why, the moment this guy was introduced to him as Gerald, Murphy couldn’t resist having a bit of fun at his expense, just to see how he’d respond.So far, it appeared that this Gerald had no social skills to speak of whatsoever. Once he started working life, it would be a carnival with him!“Haha… Leave him alone, Murphy! For a guy like him to get a job in Mayberry Street, the boss would have to be deaf and blind!”“Oh, yeah—Murphy, yo
Chapter 197
“Sir, there’s just no way! Their food has already been served!”“You still don’t get it? Don’t you know who you’re talking to? Three minutes, that’s all I’ll give you—and if you can’t get it done for me, your manager will do it in your place. Try me!” the man blustered arrogantly.“Alright… I’ll give it a shot.” The waitress hurried inside and explained the situation.Lilian and the others would have none of it.What was the meaning of this? They had gotten here first—they had even begun eating already! Now, you come in here and say, what, switch tables? Just like that?Who do you think you are!“No way. Tell them we’re not moving!” Lilian was glaring, her temper suddenly flaring.“Oho? I’d like to see just who that is hollering in there, thinking she’s hot stuff!”The doors to the private room opened, and the other group strode right in.It was building up toward a brawl.Murphy was their champion on this side. He had nothing to fear from your run-of-the-mill rich brats—espe
Chapter 198
Who would have thought that Mr. Crawford would be here, hanging with this sort of crowd?“Oh? Mr. Ziegler, you know this hobo, Gerard?” Murphy asked in surprise.For some reason, when Yancy Ziegler greeted Gerard Crawford by name, Murphy and many of the other guys present at the scene were overcome with jealousy. How was it that Yancy knew that guy but not them?What was this?“How the hell is it any of your business whom I happen to know? Get the hell out of my sight!” Hearing what Murphy had called Gerard, Yancy was roaring with rage.The blood drained out of Murphy’s face.Gerard set down his chopsticks before calmly replying, “Ah, it’s you, Yancy. I remember you from my last visit to Sunnydale. Oh, yes—did you find yourself a ticket after all?” He had deliberately modified past events slightly.“Oh, yes! I did indeed! Thank you so much, Gerard! Really, thank you!”Yancy bent over in a deep bow. Considering how he was always bowing and scraping in Aiden Baker’s presence, wha
Chapter 199
At present, Mila and Gerard were in a relationship one level beyond friendship. However, Gerard had yet to pursue her in earnest—all they really did, for the most part, was chat.Mila kept joking about how Gerard was her pretend-boyfriend, giving him the impression that she had never thought about going any further with him.And yet, she was always throwing these little tantrums.Basically, their relationship status was unclear.Mila’s latest message to him: “I’m asking you a question. Why aren’t you replying? Have you been chatting with another girl these days?”Girls are sensitive creatures, able to detect the slightest change in the wind.Recently, Gerard’s behavior had become highly suspicious. Back then, he would always reply to her instantly. Nowadays, a full minute could pass without any answer.It was a disconcerting situation for Mila.Gerard didn’t want to lie to her. Anyway, there was no point.“Yup. Just chatting.” That was his reply.“Heh. You didn’t have to add
Chapter 200
With the speed of Gerard’s responses slowing down recently, Mila had spent the past few days in anxious speculation.Then, she had ventured a casual inquiry—since it wouldn’t do for her to press too hard on such details.Sure enough, Gerard had been chatting up another woman!Mila’s heart was wracked with sorrow, as though something had been stolen right out of her own heart. In this short time, she’d gotten used to having Gerard around, always being there for her.Now, she had to share his attention with another girl.She wasn’t happy about this, but she didn’t say so outright. Instead, she’d made inquiries as to who she was, how pretty she must be… hints to let Gerard know that she was absolutely furious now!What happened next? Gerard began talking about what a wonderful, gentle soul she was!Grrr… Was she to stand there and take this?Every message she had sent after that had been dripping with acid. Hinting that he was just a bro to her… she had only said that to get back
Chapter 201
After Gerald arrived in the classroom.He re-added Mila Smith on WeChat.“I’ve got something important to tell you!” He messaged her.Of course, it was Harper who taught him that.Mila was angry, and Gerald knew it was probably because of himself, so he wanted to make it clear to Mila.And the words really worked well, though.Soon, Mila replied to his message.“What is it? Hurry up and say it!”“Are you free this afternoon? There’s a movie that just went online with pretty great reviews! I’m looking for some company to watch with me!”This was taught by Naomi.Gerald’s good friends were all sitting next to Gerald, giving him some useful advice.“Oh, then you should go look for that pretty girl, why are you looking for me?”Mila replied coldly.“I’m looking for the most beautiful and generous person. Oh, and someone who gets easily angry at me to be my company. I’ve been thinking about it, and it seems like you’re the only one who fits all the criteria. Otherwise, how woul
Chapter 202
“Young man, it’s not that we won’t help you. If we let you in like this and you can’t pay up for the bills, we might have to use brute force on you. So, how about you go somewhere else and get the money, then we’ll talk!”The two security guards were quite old. Maybe because they saw Queta and the others were in a tough situation, their tone was not as rough as earlier.Well, obviously Queta had been kicked out once.“Mr. Linton and Mr. Lawrence, what’s going on here? Why are these bums standing in front of our hospital? Huh? Isn’t that the ones I kicked out because they couldn’t afford the treatment? Why are they still here?”“Oh, Dr. Quintero! I’m sorry, I’ll make them leave this instant!”“Hurry up, they’re ruining our hospital’s image. Let’s go, Minnie and Lindy, I’ll take you to eat something delicious today, hehe!”Dr. Quintero spoke as he led the two little beauties along the way.The two little girls looked at Gerald and the others with contempt.“Hehe, why are you stil