Assistant Architect Chapter 207

Assistant Architect by Xi He Qing Ling

Chapter 207: Elder Classmate

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Sensing Zhang Siyi's disfort, Gu Yu interrupted them: “Alright, that's enough now."

With their fun ending unceremoniously, they frowned in disappointment: “Eh? A few questions and already Gu Yu was making a fuss?"

“Ha-ha! I have never seen Old Four so nervous in my life! Today is such an eye-opener!”

“Hey, when Old Three guessed you were gay, I thought you would find someone like Little Peach to date. I never expected you to be with someone so normal!"

“…..” Little Peach? Are they talking about Tao Fei? Ha-ha!

When gossip about Tao Fei started, Zhang Siyi inwardly cheered on the side. Now that they had a few drinks under their belts, their tongues loosened even more. After gossiping about the less-than normal Tao Fei for a while, the group of straight 'old-men' turned their attention towards another topic and debated: What kind of guy was more gay?

“Okay, it's time for dinner!” Old Chiang served the food and opened another bottle of wine. Since Gu Yu brought his significant other to the reunion, it was only natural that Gu Yu was the focus of everyone's toast.

Originally, Gu Yu wanted to use the car as an excuse not to drink, but someone quickly interceded: "Your Little Friend is here…… I don't believe he can't drive."

Wanting to propagate Gu Yu's farse, Zhang Siyi was going to reply that he couldn't drive, however, the man mented: "If he can't drink, then you can drink for him. Here, have a glass!"

Prodded hard on the side by Zhang Siyi's elbow, Gu Yu no longer refused. He quickly raised a glass and drank it all.

As Gu Yu drank, someone threw Zhang Siyi a bottle of chocolate milk. With a burst of laughter, the crowd pounded the table.

Zhang Siyi: “??? ” …..Even if I don't drink, you don't have to give me a bottle of milk, right?

Over the course of the meal, the group was quite lively. At first, Zhang Siyi didn't feel connected to Gu Yu's group of friends at all. It wasn't until they started talking about their University days that Zhang Siyi reacted. The Department of Architecture at Big-T University was one of the most difficult majors in the country to get into. It usually only accepted the highest science and math scores of each province in the country. That is to say, he now eating and drinking with a table of elite students and architectural idols!

With newfound understanding, Zhang Siyi saw the group of middle-aged-uncles in a new light and was suddenly awestruck!

As the bottle of wine emptied, another bottle appeared to replenish everyone's empty glass and another round of toasts were raised. A man next to Gu Yu became emotional, took his arm and said: "Four, without you, I wouldn't be here today! Being your roommate in the dorm, I think I, Qi Yueping, am the luckiest person alive!"

His statement reminded everyone else at the table how their dorm got rich through Gu Yu. Noisily agreeing, everyone became serious momentarily and spoke their heartfelt thanks to the Architectural Department's idol and offered a cup.

After everyone's' round of toasts, Gu Yu had the opportunity to say: “Don’t thank me. Thank you for your time and hard work. Thank fate ….."

As the many memories engulfed them, the group of 'old men' momentarily felt like students again and were moved to tears. The rowdy group of emotional men filled up their glasses once more.

Sitting amongst them, Zhang Siyi was also deeply touched. Gu Yu rarely accepted the gratitude of others. Even when Su Yuan thanked him, he said there was no need.

Yes, without each individual's maximum effort, there wouldn't have been a chance to encounter each other.

The same was true of Zhang Siyi. If he didn't have the heart to study architecture, he wouldn't have entered Gu Yu's world. If he hadn't continued to search for a job related to architecture post-graduation even when the market was depressed, he wouldn't have met Gu Yu. If he had simply given up, he wouldn't have Gu Yu's affection….

Opportunities are out there for the taking. Only with persistence and effort will your social and professional circle expand, giving the chance, if you are lucky, to meet better people and make those opportunities real.

Four hours later, it was almost time for supper and as if everyone's inner clock was set to the same alarm, they began to gather their belongings and say their goodbyes.

Having drunk many glasses of wine, when Gu Yu stood up from the table, he stumbled. Zhang Siyi quickly grabbed him to support him from falling over, causing laughter from the other men around them. Among them, the tallest with a rough voice, who was the leader of the dormitory, patted Zhang Siyi's back energetically and said: "We entrust Gu Yu to you!"

Listening, Gu Yu turned to look at Zhang Siyi affectionately. When Zhang Siyi flushed red, the crowd laughed again. They teased him mercilessly: "Little Boyfriend…