Chapter 9 — Turns Out You Were Always Waiting

Half a year later. The joint intellectual property clothing collection designed in collaboration with Gu Thi Da’s company was officially launched on the market. Contrary to all expectations, the initial batch of products sold out almost instantly upon release.

Oh, my god! Initially, I thought it was just another brand trying to cash in on a movie's popularity. I never expected the designs to be this thoughtful and refined.

I am not a fan of the couple pairing, but I bought the clothes anyway. That dress is genuinely too adorable.

I could not get anything, completely missed out. Who is buying so fast?

Unexpectedly, Tu Van Phi seized the moment while enjoying a wave of public attention to share a post using her official social media account. The designer is @Tan Kien Vi. Her aesthetic sense is simply exceptional. She has now established her own independent brand, and I hope everyone will give her lots of support. Immediately afterward, the film company owned by Gu Thi Da reposted it. Following closely were Tong Ngat Chu, Dam Vu, and others. Within a single night, my follower count surged by nearly a million. This particular incident catapulted me into fame far beyond the traditional boundaries of the design industry. Some of my high school classmates saw the news and immediately tagged me in our class group chat. I never imagined our high school would produce such a celebrity. So talented! Wasn't the dress Vi Vi wore to our class reunion that day also her own design? No wonder I thought it looked so gorgeous.

I had never received this much attention before. Flustered and clumsy, I typed out a single sentence: Thank you, everyone. Right after that, the campus belle sent a message in the group. Was that joint intellectual property collection designed by you too? Then you must have a lot of remaining stock, right? Since it does not cost much anyway, can you offer the class some perks? Just gift a set to each person.

I frowned. In the very next second, Gu Thi Da was the first person to speak up. Are you begging for handouts? If you cannot afford to buy things yourself, you just reach out your hands to take from others. If it truly does not cost much, why do you not buy them for everyone yourself?

Gu Thi Da had always maintained a gentle and mild public image. The moment he spoke like that, the entire class chat fell into absolute silence. Not long after, the system notification showed that the group had one fewer member. The campus belle had been kicked out.

I hurriedly dialed Gu Thi Da’s phone number. Do you think speaking like that in the group chat was a bit inappropriate?

What is inappropriate about it? I have found her eyesore for a long time.

But after all, she used to be Tong Ngat Chu's girlfriend...

That is right. Which is why I said his taste is terrible. But fortunately, his taste is terrible, otherwise she might have stolen you away back in high school.

In the evening, to celebrate the official opening of my personal design studio, Tu Van Phi specially invited me to a bar for drinks. By the time Gu Thi Da and Tong Ngat Chu arrived to pick us up, both of us were already quite drunk. Tu Van Phi had a peculiar habit when she got drunk. The moment she laid eyes on Tong Ngat Chu, she started singing at the top of her lungs: Oh heavens, you scared me to death. Your taste is entirely unworthy of me. How could I ever like something like this? I must have been both blind and deaf not to realize you are this kind of person!

After some rambling conversation, I finally learned that Tu Van Phi had actually held a rather favorable impression of Tong Ngat Chu at first. Their conflict had started from the moment she saw Tong Ngat Chu wearing a bright green shirt. How could anyone wear green and look just like a cucumber? That aesthetic sense genuinely drove me to a breakdown.

Tong Ngat Chu felt she was making a complete spectacle of herself, so he gritted his teeth, hoisted her into the car, and drove away. I quietly leaned against Gu Thi Da’s shoulder. Watching the two of them leave, I could not help bursting into a soft giggle. Gu Thi Da lowered his head to look at me. Does anything feel uncomfortable?

I slowly shook my head, staring intently at his thin lips. Gu Thi Da, I feel like I do not like you anymore.

Gu Thi Da’s expression shifted slightly. I slowly continued: It seems I have fallen in love with you instead.

Before he even had a chance to respond, I pressed on: Right now, I really want to kiss you.

But a moment later, I shook my head again. No. I have not successfully courted you yet.

Before my words completely faded away, the man leaned down and directly captured my lips in a kiss. Our breathing grew ragged and heated. A long while later, he leaned close to my ear, his voice deep and husky. Although I have not agreed to your confession yet... But it does not matter. I allow you to advance your girlfriend privileges in advance. Tan Tieu Vi, our days ahead are still very long.

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