Bright Moon Shines on Me GL - Chapter 5

The group of second-generation heirs initially didn’t know Ji Xiao’s identity, but Lin Qinghuan later revealed that she was the eldest daughter of the Ji Family.

Twenty years ago, they might have hesitated to cross the Ji Family, but now that the family had fallen into decline, none of their own families were inferior to the Ji Family.

However, the Gu Family was a different mattera formidable force to be reckoned with.

Seeing their lack of reaction, Gu Shiwei grew impatient. She grabbed her phone and began dialing. When the others realized she was actually calling the police, they lunged at her, trying to snatch the phone.

Gu Shiwei dodged their attack and delivered a swift flying kick, sending the attacker sprawling. Her decades of taekwondo training hadn’t been for nothing this was precisely the kind of moment she had prepared for.

Do you even know who I am before daring to touch me? Gu Shiwei slowly crouched down, pinching the cold phone between her thumb and forefinger, and tapped the man’s cheek. You have one minute to get out of this bar. If you don’t, every single one of you will see your families bankrupt by tomorrow.

Hearing Gu Shiwei’s threat, the group didn’t dare linger for even a second, terrified she might remember their faces.

Earlier, when Lin Qinghuan had claimed she would call Miss Gu from the Gu Family, they hadn’t believed her. But now, seeing Gu Shiwei’s striking resemblance to Gu Qingfeng and her willingness to call the police, they knew fleeing was their best option.

What’s face compared to life?

A wise person knows when to retreat.

So they fled, even carrying away the man Gu Shiwei had kicked flying.

In an instant, most of the people in the private room had vanished, leaving only seven or eight friends who had come out with Lin Qinghuan.

Thank goodness you were here, Lin Qinghuan sighed in relief. Those bullies think they can push anyone around just because they have connections.

She poured a glass of wine and handed it to Gu Shiwei.

Gu Shiwei took the glass but didn’t drink. She walked over to the sofa and looked down at Ji Xiao, her brow suddenly furrowing. Who invited her here?

Ji Xiao was a few years younger than them and had always been frail, rarely leaving her house. When the group hung out, they always had to visit her at home. What was she doing in a bar?

Shiwei-jie, I wanted to come, Ji Xiao said, her eyes glistening with tears as she looked up at Gu Shiwei, clearly shaken by the night’s events.

Gu Shiwei glanced at her briefly before looking away.

Shiwei-jie, why didn’t you tell me you were back? Qinghuan said they threw you a welcome-back party.

Ji Xiao bit her lip, her face filled with hurt. They had been so close before Shiwei-jie went abroad, but since then, they hadn’t spoken at all. And now she was back without even telling her.

We were all meeting at the bar, so we didn’t invite you, Gu Shiwei said, settling onto a clean sofa. She set down the drink Lin Qinghuan had given her and glanced at her phone.

It was 8 PM.

Xiao Xiao, don’t overthink it. Shiwei was just looking out for your health. Besides, you can’t even drink. What would you do here? Watch us drink? Don’t be upset, my little darling. So, you called us out today just because of this? There’s no need to worry. No one can ever shake your status as the cherished darling of our social circle. You’re safe

Gu Shiwei interrupted Lin Qinghuan’s comforting words to Ji Xiao. Lin Qinghuan, come drink with me.

Lin Qinghuan turned back, eyeing the drink Gu Shiwei had banished to the table. Didn’t you say you weren’t drinking? she asked pointedly.

I suddenly feel like it.

Gu Shiwei lifted the glass and took a small sip.

Lin Qinghuan was speechless at Gu Shiwei’s sudden capriciousness. She patted Ji Xiao’s shoulder and plopped down next to Gu Shiwei.

So, how’s things going at the company? Lin Qinghuan asked.

Gu Shiwei didn’t look at Lin Qinghuan. She swirled the wine in her glass, her pale eyes staring absently at the translucent liquid.

It’s going smoothly, Gu Shiwei replied.

You’re the most successful among us, Lin Qinghuan said, taking a sip of her wine. Becoming CEO right after graduation? They’re all so envious of you. She added casually, Of course, I’m envious too.

Lin Qinghuan’s family had been doctors for generations, and while they had some wealth, it paled in comparison to the Gu Clan’s vast fortune. The others at the table were in similar positions. A decade ago, they might have been prominent figures in Kyoto Sea, but now, with rising stars emerging, they had been swept aside by the tide of progress.

Seriously, you have the education, the looks, the figure, and enough money to last generations, Lin Qinghuan said, staring at Gu Shiwei in bewilderment. Why don’t you have a partner? She took another swig of wine.

Gu Shiwei suddenly smiled. I wish I knew, she replied.

It wasn’t that men and women hadn’t confessed their feelings to Gu Shiwei before. But she had been too focused on her studies to consider romance.

Even after graduating, she had no intention of finding a partner.

For some reason, Gu Shiwei suddenly thought of Shen Yuan. Shen Yuan’s attitude toward her could hardly be described as affectionit was more like indifference.

Am I really that unlikeable? Gu Shiwei wondered.

She had kindly paid her bus fare that day, yet later acted so aloof.

That night, when they ran into each other on the street, she had been eager to distance herself. The next day, she didn’t even reply to Gu Shiwei’s WeChat message.

Gu Shiwei suddenly lifted her glass and took a large gulp of wine, the alcohol sliding down her throat to quell a flicker of restlessness.

Miss Gu, take it easy. This wine has a strong kickyou shouldn’t drink it like that, Lin Qinghuan cautioned, quickly refilling her glass and swapping it with the one in Gu Shiwei’s hand.

After doing so, Lin Qinghuan said, Speaking of which, several younger siblings have been asking for your contact information. They probably want to pursue you. Should I give them your details so you can chat privately?

Lin Qinghuan reached for her phone, but before Gu Shiwei could reply, Ji Xiao, who had been listening quietly, suddenly exclaimed, What? Someone wants to pursue Sister Shiwei?

Of course! Your Sister Shiwei is so beautifulhow could no one be after her? Lin Qinghuan chuckled, gesturing toward the door. The line of suitors could stretch all the way to France!

Gu Shiwei shot Lin Qinghuan a skeptical look, as if to say, You’re exaggerating, and said coldly, No need. I’m not interested.

Whether intentional or not, Gu Shiwei’s words silenced Lin Qinghuan and Ji Xiao.

Serves you right for being single, Lin Qinghuan finally muttered through gritted teeth after a long pause.

Gu Shiwei’s delicate eyebrows arched, and she suddenly smiled. Aren’t you in the same boat? And you’re criticizing me?

Gu Shiwei’s smile was stunning. As a mixed-race beauty with striking features, the few sips of wine she’d had left her slightly flushed, giving her smile an almost fox-like allure, captivating without even trying.

It was no wonder someone like her was so hard to win over.

Lin Qinghuan and Ji Xiao were both stunned into silence.

Alright, I should go. Have fun, you two, Gu Shiwei said, glancing at her phone. It was nine o’clock.

As Gu Shiwei stood up, Ji Xiao also rose from the sofa, lowering her head in embarrassment. Shiwei-jie, thank you for getting me out of that awkward situation tonight.

You’re welcome, Gu Shiwei replied.

Since you’ve been drinking, I’ll take you home, Ji Xiao offered, reaching out to steady Gu Shiwei. But Gu Shiwei immediately draped an arm around Lin Qinghuan’s shoulders and steered her toward the door. No need. Stay insideit’s not safe out there.

Gu Shiwei tilted her chin, gesturing toward the others in the private room. After the party breaks up, you can leave with them. Qinghuan will see me out.

Ji Xiao clutched the hem of her elaborate dress, her voice barely audible. Then… alright.

Okay, I’ll escort Miss Gu, Lin Qinghuan said.

Lin Qinghuan, who hadn’t been drinking much, helped Gu Shiwei out of the private room.

As soon as they stepped out, Gu Shiwei withdrew her arm from Lin Qinghuan’s shoulder. Her steps were steady, showing no signs of intoxication.

Wait a minute, Gu Shiwei, Lin Qinghuan said, the cold air clearing her head. So you were just using me to fend off your admirers?

It was obvious to anyone with eyes that Ji Xiao had a crush on Gu Shiwei, but Gu Shiwei clearly didn’t reciprocate. Lin Qinghuan had been careless today, falling into Ji Xiao’s trap. Still, they had grown up together she couldn’t let such a trivial matter ruin their friendship.

Took you long enough to figure that out, Gu Shiwei said, glancing at her. She frowned. After being taken advantage of so many times, how do you still keep… getting used?

When Lin Qinghuan called Gu Shiwei, Gu Shiwei had already guessed how today’s incident had been provoked. Meeting Ji Xiao only confirmed her suspicions. The reason she hadn’t called out Ji Xiao earlier was simply to avoid making the situation even more awkward.

But why would Ji Xiao deliberately put herself in danger, forcing Lin Qinghuan to call Gu Shiwei, just to meet her and exchange a few words?

Lin Qinghuan raised her hand in a pledge. I’ll definitely be more careful in the future. Lesson learned!

Gu Shiwei nodded, adding a reminder Stay away from places like this from now on.

What’s the point of living if I can’t drink and admire beautiful women?

Seriously, Gu Shiwei, are you still abstaining for Mingyue? Lin Qinghuan couldn’t think of any other reason why Gu Shiwei had become so detached and indifferent.

At the mention of Mingyue’s name, Gu Shiwei suddenly stopped in her tracks.

Lin Qinghuan stared at her back, her pupils slowly widening. No way, Miss Gu! Is it really true? Is your first love really that unforgettable?

Besides, that wasn’t even a real first love, was it? It barely even counts as an online romance.

Lin Qinghuan paused, trying to recall the details. It had been eight years, after all. She only remembered Mingyue’s voice being particularly pleasanta gentle, mature woman’s tone that had completely captivated Gu Shiwei at the time.

As Lin Qinghuan continued chattering beside her, Gu Shiwei’s thoughts had already drifted far away.

She found herself reminiscing about that summer eight years ago.

Two years prior, Gu Shiwei had just finished her college entrance exams. Bored during the summer break, she impulsively tried out a game developed by a subsidiary of Qingfeng Group. The game, published by Zhaoyang and released in the same year Gu Shiwei was born, was called Ask the Sword, Journey the Martial World.

At the time, Gu Shiwei was a complete gaming novice. She frequently died while leveling up, her gear was so poor she could only kill one monster per hour, and she even drowned inexplicably while walking through riversa true newbie through and through.

On her 156th death at the hands of monsters, a crane’s cry echoed through the wind. A swirling Five Elements Eight Trigrams formation descended from the sky, a trembling longsword piercing its center. A twin-tailed girl in magnificent robes stepped onto the sword, annihilating all the monsters around Gu Shiwei with a single sword gesture.

Gu Shiwei was undeniably stunned by the sheer coolness of it all. She stared in awe at the magnificent and powerful girl on the screen, then glanced at her own dirty, weak, and utterly vulnerable avatar in the corner. For the first time, she truly grasped the vast gulf between people.

After mourning her own inadequacy for a fleeting moment, Gu Shiwei made a decisive move she would cling to this powerhouse’s coattails.

Zhao Zhao Master, will you take me as your disciple? 

Mingyue I don’t know how to teach disciples

Gu Shiwei took this as a polite refusal, assuming their paths would diverge here. But the next moment, the message box lit up again.

Mingyue But if you don’t mind, I can try. 

Zhao Zhao Of course I don’t mind! Master! 

Gu Shiwei’s message was followed by an in-game emoticon Master, your disciple bows in reverence!

Mingyue Just call me Mingyue, okay? 

Zhao Zhao Okay!