Chapter 43: Is Gu Zhenzhi Even Worthy of Love?

After stepping off the carousel, Ruan Cha asked Gu Zhenzhi, "What other rides can you go on?"

Gu Zhenzhi was a little puzzled by her question, his thin lips parting slightly. "Why are you asking?"

Ruan Cha's gaze flickered. "It's nothing. I just noticed your skin always looks so dull every day, and I was worried you might have some hidden illness."

As soon as the words "hidden illness" left her lips, the man before her seemed to darken. He grabbed the girl's soft hand and pulled her forward, stopping in a quieter spot. Leaning down to meet her eyes, he asked, "Do you need me to prove to you that I have no hidden illnesses?"

Ruan Cha was baffled.

But she could sense the gritted teeth in Gu Zhenzhi's words.

And the sinister look in his eyes.

Ruan Cha: "…?"

Was it possible they understood "hidden illness" differently?

"Then when we get back, just give me your hospital certificate," she replied earnestly, wanting to be sure Gu Zhenzhi was truly healthy.

Gu Zhenzhi: "?"

She genuinely didn't know…

Forget it.

Gu Zhenzhi took a deep breath, thinking that if he dwelled on this any longer, his intelligence would surely drop.

They walked a bit further, and Ruan Cha spotted an ice cream vendor.

She never ate store-bought treats, but seeing couples all around with their own ice creams, she took Gu Zhenzhi's hand and approached the stall, ordering a strawberry flavor for herself. She turned to Gu Zhenzhi, "What flavor do you want?"

Gu Zhenzhi's expression was calm, almost indifferent. "I don't like sweets."

Ruan Cha nodded seriously, signaling she understood.

Once she received her ice cream, Ruan Cha eagerly took a bite. The soft ice cream melted in her mouth, spreading a sweet, cold flavor across her lips and teeth.

Her eyes lit up.

She raised her hand, holding the ice cream to Gu Zhenzhi's lips. "It's really good. Are you sure you don't want some?"

Just as she finished speaking, two unexpected guests appeared before them.

Ruan Wei looked at Ruan Cha in surprise. "Cha Cha, what are you doing here?"

Ruan Cha glanced up and saw Ruan Wei and Gu Jiayan standing before her, holding hands.

Suddenly, the ice cream in her mouth lost its sweetness.

"Big brother, I didn't expect you to come to the amusement park," Gu Jiayan's eyes swept over Ruan Cha. He had already noticed her earlier, smiling sweetly and softly at Gu Zhenzhi.

His gaze settled on Gu Zhenzhi's face, which was expressionless, his noble features exuding a cold aura.

Gu Jiayan secretly clenched his fist, suppressing the sarcastic thoughts he harbored toward Gu Zhenzhi.

Was Gu Zhenzhi even worthy of love?

He was born to be shadowy and sordid.

Meant to die in a damp, dark place.

"Are you on holiday?" Gu Zhenzhi greeted Gu Jiayan in a detached manner, showing none of the warmth one might expect from an elder brother toward his younger sibling.

"Yes. Let me introduce you to my girlfriend," Gu Jiayan said, then glanced at Ruan Cha's delicate, beautiful face as he introduced Ruan Wei. "The one beside you is…"

"She's my sister," Ruan Wei answered before either Ruan Cha or Gu Zhenzhi could speak.

Ever since Ruan Cha arrived, Gu Jiayan had looked at her several times.

A slow sense of crisis rose in Ruan Wei's heart.

After she spoke, Ruan Wei moved to stand beside Ruan Cha, feigning intimacy. "Cha Cha, when did you start seeing Mr. Gu? Why didn't you tell your sister?"

Ruan Cha: "?"

Were they really that close?

"Why should I tell you?" Ruan Cha replied, her words instantly freezing the expression on Ruan Wei's face.