Siheyuan: The beauty Xueru Huizhen, the birds are jealous

He Wenyuan's heart tightened, she knew Xiaoyan was deliberately exposing her financial difficulties. She felt as if she was put in an awkward position and could not escape the cost of this meal.

"It's okay, Xiaoyan. I'll pay for the meal." He Wenyuan took a deep breath and said with gritted teeth. She knew she had no choice but to bear the cost of the meal.

However, just as she was about to pay, Xiaoyan suddenly stopped her: "Hey Wenyuan, what are you doing? This meal was originally invited by me! Don't worry, I won't let you pay."

He Wenyuan was stunned. She didn't expect Xiaoyan to say that. She looked at Xiaoyan's sincere eyes and felt mixed emotions.

She knew that this party was a test arranged by Xiaoyan, but she also felt Xiaoyan's kindness and concern.

"Wenyuan, we have almost ordered everything, don't order anymore." Xiaofang, a friend, reminded softly.

He Wenyuan smiled slightly and waved his hand, "It's okay, it's rare for us to get together, order a few more dishes and everyone will enjoy the meal." She was actually very sad in her heart, but she pretended to be generous on the surface.

As the dishes were served, friends praised He Wenyuan's generosity.

"Wenyuan, you are so generous. This meal expense is nothing to you." His friend Xiao Li complimented.

He Wenyuan smiled bitterly in her heart, but she remained calm on her face. She picked up a piece of meat and chewed it with big mouthfuls, as if she wanted to eat back the cost of this meal. She imitated the way she had eaten with Yang Ming before and commented on each dish, although she herself did not have much appreciation for food.

Xiaoyan, who was sitting next to him, noticed something was wrong with He Wenyuan. She noticed his ugly smile and his glances at the bill from time to time. She muttered to herself, "I'm afraid He Wenyuan can't afford this meal, but he's pretending to be so calm."

Xiaoyan's guess was not groundless. She remembered that He Wenyuan always followed a rich second-generation man named Yang Ming to various high-end places, but recently the two seemed to have fallen out. Without Yang Ming's protection, He Wenyuan's meal was probably just a pretense.

Sure enough, not long after, He Wenyuan began to get restless. She kept looking at her watch and touching her stomach from time to time, looking uncomfortable. Xiaoyan sneered in her heart: "Is he going to run away?"

"Oh, my stomach suddenly hurts a little. You guys eat first, I'm going to the bathroom." He Wenyuan stood up, trying to escape from this embarrassing situation.

"I feel a little uncomfortable too. I'll go with you." Xiaoyan stood up and blocked He Wenyuan's way. She knew He Wenyuan was looking for an excuse to avoid paying the bill, so how could he let her get away so easily?

The two of them came to the toilet, and He Wenyuan deliberately dawdled, trying to delay time. She prayed in her heart that her friends would finish their meal quickly and forget about the meal money. But Xiaoyan stood guard at the door like a door god, not giving her any chance to escape.

"Wenyuan, are you really feeling unwell? Do you want me to call an ambulance for you?" Xiaoyan teased deliberately.

He Wenyuan smiled awkwardly and said, "It's okay, it's okay. I just feel a little uncomfortable in my stomach. It will be fine after a while." She cursed Xiaoyan in her heart for being nosy, but did not dare to show it.

"Wenyuan, look at this steak, it's medium rare, just right." Xiaoyan pointed at the steak on the plate, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

He Wenyuan smiled lightly, but she felt a little uneasy. She touched her pocket and found that the money in her wallet was far from enough to pay for the meal. She tried to hide her embarrassment, but her face was already slightly red.

"What's wrong? Wenyuan, you look a little strange." Xiaoyan noticed something was wrong with He Wenyuan.

"Nothing... nothing, I just... I just feel a little hot." He Wenyuan replied hesitantly.

"Hot? The air conditioner is set on a very low setting." Xiaoyan looked at He Wenyuan in confusion.

He Wenyuan's heart tightened. She knew she couldn't keep it a secret any longer. She took a deep breath and prepared to confess her predicament. But at this moment, Xiaoyan suddenly spoke up: "Wenyuan, did you not bring enough money?"

He Wenyuan was stunned. He didn't expect Xiaoyan to ask so directly. She nodded awkwardly, not knowing what to say.

Xiaoyan smiled slightly, as if she had expected it: "It's okay, I have a friend who can lend you money."

"Really? That's great!" He Wenyuan was delighted, but then he became alert again, "But, will he charge a very high interest?"

"Don't worry, he is my friend and he won't cheat you." Xiaoyan said confidently.

Although He Wenyuan was still a little hesitant, she decided to take a risk when she thought that Yang Ming would help her repay her debts. She followed Xiaoyan to the entrance of a dark alley, where she saw a burly man standing.

"Brother, this is my friend He Wenyuan." Xiaoyan pointed at He Wenyuan and said.

The man looked He Wenyuan up and down and nodded: "Well, he looks good. Tell me, how much do you want to borrow?"

He Wenyuan hesitated for a moment and told the amount he needed. The man took out an IOU and a pen from his pocket and handed them to He Wenyuan: "Sign it."

He Wenyuan took the IOU and saw the high interest and harsh repayment conditions written on it. She was shocked, but thinking that Yang Ming would help her repay the debt, she gritted her teeth and signed her name.

"Okay, here's the money." The man handed a stack of banknotes to He Wenyuan.

He Wenyuan took the money with mixed feelings. She knew she had fallen into the trap of loan sharks, but there was no turning back.

After returning to the restaurant, He Wenyuan and Xiaoyan paid the bill together. But she was not happy at all. She knew that she had owed a huge debt, and this debt would snowball.

A few days later, He Wenyuan received a call from the bad guys. They asked her to repay the loan according to the terms of the IOU, otherwise they would be rude to her. He Wenyuan was terrified and knew that she was in a desperate situation.

She tried to contact Yang Ming for help, but Yang Ming was unable to arrive in time for some reason. He Wenyuan felt helpless and desperate, and she regretted that she had embarked on this road of no return for vanity.

"Do you think He Wenyuan can pay back the money this time?" Xiaoyan asked softly, with a hint of excitement in her voice.

"I don't think it's possible. She usually spends money lavishly. She borrowed so much money this time. How can she pay it back all at once?" Another girl shook her head, her tone full of contempt.

He Wenyuan was unaware of these discussions. She was enjoying the lavish life of "Sister Wenyuan". After borrowing 100 yuan from Yang Ming through Xiaoyan's introduction, she seemed to have returned to the past, hearing compliments and praises from her classmates every day.