I Refuse to be a Supporting Character

Assistant Fang told me on the phone earlier that your stomach is in pain. After some consideration, Gu Jin smiled and asked him, Have you taken any medicine?

Not yet, replied Mu Mingcheng as he lowered his chopsticks. He wiped his mouth clean and looked at Gu Jin seriously. What about you? Have you eaten yet?

Something feels unusual about their conversation. This man wasnt feeling ill nor did he take any medicine.

There was a playful glimmer in Mu Mingchengs eyes when he asked Gu Jin whether she had eaten or not.

Gu Jin raised an eyebrow. She didnt believe that Mu Mingcheng was unaware that she had recently dined with someone. Fang Yuan dared not look in her eyes when she had answered the phone earlier. He must have secretly sent a report to Mu Mingcheng about her meeting with Tong Lin.

So Mu Mingchengs intention is to pressure her to admit her mistake?

Thats ridiculous.

Dont you have something to say? Mu Mingcheng folded his arms against his chest and leaned back on his chair with a contemptuous smile. Who was the man you dined with? Whats your relationship?

His tone of voice was somewhat inquisitive. If he found another girlfriend, she wouldnt have to deal with a boyfriend who keeps questioning her whenever she shares a meal with a friend of the opposite sex.

His name is Tong Lin, Gu Jin replied calmly as she looked him in the eye. He is my classmate and colleague. Is there a problem in sharing a meal to discuss work?

So that man was originally called Tong Lin. Mu Mingcheng would have assistant Fang check that mans background later.

Mu Mingcheng was silent for a moment as he observed Gu Jins tender face with a relieved heart.

At first, when he saw the photo of them together, he felt really upset. But when he carefully thought about Gu Jins character, he realized she was the kind of person who wouldnt lie. Since she had promised to spend three months in a relationship with him, she wouldnt just decide to hook up with others within this time frame.

But then again, her promise is also based on her own selfish reasons. Her trick is to be two-faced foxappearing compliant in public, but then shows opposition in private

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Feeling upset and somewhat annoyed, Mu Mingcheng deliberately ordered green cilantro which Gu Jin disliked the most. It seems to be his way of punishing her.

This bad woman named Gu Jin must have turned him stupid. When Mu Mingcheng ate his food, he glared at the green cilantro as if they were laughing at him.

You think its okay, but dont forget what our relationship is. Mu Mingcheng frowned and said stiffly, Now everyone in the capital knows that youre my girlfriend. It would disgrace me if others see you dine with other men in private. If that happens

He cast a sidelong glance at Gu Jin, the meaning behind it was somewhat ambiguous.

Gu Jin blinked innocently. How can it be considered an affair if she was just dining with a friend of the opposite sex? Those group of people must be dirty-minded. Should she help clean their minds with a few bags of cleaning powder?**

(T/N: black powder in Chinese refers to gossip/news that dirties someones public image. So Gu Jin wants to counter w/ cleaning powder figuratively LOL)

Dont think too deeply about it, Gu Jin said as she raised her chin. Were just colleagues. Im not interested in other people.

Ah, Mu Mingcheng smirked. To you he means nothing, but it doesnt seem to be the same for him. Although the photos werent very detailed, from the general outline, when Gu Jin spoke, that little pretty boy Tong Lin seemed really happy.

Gu Jin noticed that her boyfriends tone wasnt quite right. This jealous demon, theres obviously nothing going on between them!

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No, Gu Jin murmured as she looked at him nonchalantly. He doesnt like me.

Yes, Tong Lin never liked her.

Mu Mingcheng felt even more upset with her thoughtless remark.

Are you feeling sad that the little pretty boy doesnt like you?

Oh? Mu Mingcheng laughed back angrily. His voice was gentle and low, without revealing his mood.

He picked up the cup beside the table and gently rubbed it. The cold texture calmed his restlessness.

Im going on a business trip the day after tomorrow. Mu Mingcheng put down the cup temporarily and sat up straight. He placed his fingers on the desk and asked, Do you have any plans coming up soon?