Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 883 Our Relationship

Chapter 883: Chapter 883 Our Relationship

Seeing Helen run back to her room, tears brimming in her eyes, Gu Fan was baffled and silently lamented that this woman’s acting skills were too impressive, considering they were clearly not on the same page.

Gu Fan turned around and saw Su Hui and Gu Ling acting as if it was none of their business, sitting on the sofa and discussing skincare products as if nothing had happened.

"No way, such strong psychological fortitude," Gu Fan thought. Su Hui was quite proactive when it came to issuing the eviction order, but now that Helen had been brought to tears, Su Hui acted as if she bore no responsibility at all.

For some reason, Gu Fan was haunted by the sight of Helen nearly crying, feeling somewhat guilty. It seemed too unkind for them all to gang up on one person.

But at the same time, Gu Fan reminded himself that Helen was no easy target, her intentions were questionable from the moment she moved in, and it would be best if she left now.

Gu Fan worried incessantly, dreading that an infuriated Helen would call over a dozen gunmen to wildly spray bullets at the old house—unbearable and extremely disruptive, their neighbors would definitely have complaints.

After waiting a while longer, Gu Fan hadn’t seen Helen come down with her luggage, which made him even more uneasy. He glanced at Su Hui and Gu Ling, who chatted on with a clear conscience, acting as if this matter had nothing to do with them.

Having waited another while, Gu Fan grew impatient and started up the stairs to check on the situation.

Upon seeing Gu Fan ascend, Su Hui and Gu Ling immediately became alert. They approached the stairwell, ears perked, listening intently—not because they feared Gu Fan and Helen would start fighting. They actually wished the two would fight, otherwise, there would be no drama to watch.

At this moment, Gu Fan had no idea how uncooperative Su Hui and Gu Ling were being. He was already at Helen’s door, steadying his nerves before knocking, but received no reply.

After knocking again without any response, Gu Fan wondered if Helen might be in despair. He then pushed open the door and found Helen sitting on the bed, wiping her tears with a tissue, her eyes already red from crying.

"You..." Gu Fan wanted to say more, but the sight of him only angered Helen, who threw a pillow at him: "Get out, who allowed you to just barge into my room?"

Gu Fan was startled by her fierce demeanor, but he steeled himself. Now was not the time to be soft-hearted; he had to evict Helen while ensuring she didn’t harbor thoughts of retaliation.

"Helen, I’ve thought about it, and you living here really isn’t suitable. After all, we are not from the same world, and we could have conflicts of interest at any time. I fear that staying with me might put you in a difficult position," Gu Fan reasoned, still maintaining a concerned expression as if he were considering her best interests.

"Gu Fan, you idiot," Helen said, irked by his nonchalant expression. She clenched her teeth, "I truly regret why I took the name Gu Wei. I want to change my Chinese name."

Gu Fan nodded: "You can change your Chinese name if you want; I’m quite good at naming. I can help you come up with one."

Hearing this, Helen was infuriated, looking for something else to throw at Gu Fan, but realizing she had already thrown her pillow, she found nothing handy.

Gu Fan directly handed the pillow to Helen, then Helen picked up the pillow and threw it at Gu Fan, "You idiot, names can be changed, but can surnames be changed? The surname is passed down by my grandfather, how do you expect me to change it?"

"Then don’t change it. We’re all surnamed Gu, so let’s not make it difficult for each other. I’ve already got too many women living here, and if it goes on like this, my girlfriend will have something to say about it." Gu Fan put on a pleading manner, truly hoping Helen would move out soon.

Helen retorted, "Why can other women stay, but I can’t?"

Gu Fan explained, "Sister Su is a tenant who rented this place a long time ago, and she’s paid the rent for several years, so I can’t ask Sister Su to leave. Moreover, her staying here is approved by Lin Xi. But you’re different; you haven’t paid any rent, I haven’t signed any agreement with you, and Lin Xi said if I ever take in a female roommate without her approval again, she’ll break my legs."

Helen frowned, "Lin Xi is from ancient times, isn’t she? She can’t control your private life now. You’re a grown man; even when your girlfriend is not here, you don’t dare to stand up straight and be yourself. Do you even qualify as a man?"

Hearing this, Gu Fan was actually provoked, "Nonsense, whether my girlfriend is here or not, I always stand up straight, and the real me would never randomly take in female roommates."

Helen rolled her eyes in disbelief, "Cut it out, you make it sound so nice, but isn’t Su Hui someone you brought in? You definitely thought Su Hui was pretty."

Gu Fan explained, "Because I was in trouble at that time, and Sister Su’s profession was something I could trust and she could help me. That’s why I took in a roommate like Sister Su. I didn’t expect so many things to happen later, and Sister Su and I became friends who shared weal and woe."

"Cut it, who knows what you were really thinking back then." Helen looked unconvinced, making Gu Fan quite uncomfortable. Then Helen asked another off-key question, "Then why can Gu Ling stay here?"

This question left Gu Fan somewhat speechless, but he still replied, "Because Gu Ling is my sister. If you were my sister, then I wouldn’t even need to ask Lin Xi; I’d just let you move in."

"I’m just like your..." Helen started to speak but seemed to realize something was wrong and didn’t continue. After hesitating for a moment, she changed what she was going to say, "Can’t you think of me as your sister?"

Gu Fan shook his head with a wry smile, "Please, if I tell Lin Xi I have a blond, blue-eyed sister and let this sister move in, Lin Xi would definitely get around to dealing with me."

Helen looked puzzled, "Who says you can’t have a blond, blue-eyed sister?"

"To have a blond, blue-eyed sister, first I need to have a blond, blue-eyed relative, but I don’t have any." Gu Fan spread his hands in a helpless expression, as if to say that continuing this topic was truly absurd.

Helen snorted, "If you don’t look for one, how do you know you don’t have a blond, blue-eyed relative? Your relative could find a blond, blue-eyed person and then have a blond, blue-eyed sister for you. Is that so strange?"

"I don’t have such relatives." Gu Fan said this offhandedly, suddenly realizing something was off, then he looked seriously at Helen. Gu Fan’s expression became grave.

As Helen met Gu Fan’s gaze, she seemed somewhat guilty and immediately avoided eye contact with Gu Fan. Her heart pounding, she thought to herself that she had heard Gu Fan was very clever; had he discovered something? What would she do if he had? Being discovered now wouldn’t fit the plan at all.