Chapter 900: As Handsome As It Gets (part two)
"Hi, handsome, I heard that you're Louisa's boyfriend, right? You look nice." A few women in sexy dresses were examining Kevin. They were not hiding their desire for him at all. Indeed, they were practically flaunting it.
"Thanks! But we're just friends. It's really not what you think." Being misunderstood was not pleasant for Kevin. But his good manners kept him from blowing up at them. Instead, he simply smiled.
"No? But last time at Louisa's birthday party, I heard that you were her boyfriend." The woman tilted her head a little, thinking if she had mistaken him for someone else.
"Hey! Quit putting him on the spot, will you? He's probably a little shy. You guys! Stop being so bitchy." Another woman joined in the ruckus. She gazed at Kevin's body so intently that he feared she might be able to see through his clothing.
"No way! Even though you're not wearing a military uniform this time, I'm sure it was you." The woman frowned and seemed more confused.
"Miss, I did go to Miss Ye's birthday party, but I'm really not her boyfriend. Just ask her." Dealing with a few talkative women had made Kevin impatient, so his face clearly grew grimmer. His mood darkened.
"Never mind. Since they want to keep it under wraps, why should we force him to admit it?" These few women together had no end of things to say, so the conversation was spinning out of control. Every conversation was about whether Kevin was Louisa's boyfriend or not.
"Yeah, stop being so nosy. But we did hear that Mr. Gu is a major general, right? That's why our Louisa picked you." It seemed no woman could resist drama. So when they chided others, they still wouldn't rein in their own curious natures.
Excuse me! I think it's necessary to explain myself. I am a major general, but please don't treat us like a couple." Kevin's face was showing traces of anger. If they were not Louisa's friends, he would have left the place long ago instead of staying here and enduring their comments.
Tsk! You're just afraid that others might say that you got where you are because you took advantage of Louisa's family. What's there to hide?" The women saw the change in Kevin's expression and became even more fired up. Because to them, Kevin's current position was deeply related to the Ye family in spite of his actual experience.
Kevin's lips parted, but he didn't say anything, figuring that with such things, it would only get worse the more he tried to explain, so he'd better not spare the energy to make things clear. It would only be a waste of time. Still, he couldn't believe that he could run into such a gossipy crowd. His luck was goddamn incredible indeed.
What are you guys talking about? What's so interesting?" Right at this moment, Louisa walked by, smiling. Earlier she was held up by a couple of men, and she only just got away. And the reason that those men were trying to butter her up was none other than her father who was a commander. After all, an inside connection would always be better.
"Nothing, just saying that you two make a great couple. Time to go! Let's not stand here and interrupt the sweet couple's romantic night." Seeing Louisa's arrival, the women didn't want to continue their gossip anymore, so they just took off, since they all knew who Louisa was and how untouchable she was.
"Kevin, don't mind them. They are always like that, not cultured at all, and have no manners. So just ignore them." Although Louisa didn't hear what her friends said, she could tell from Kevin's simmering anger and dark expression that they were not kind.
"It's alright. I'm just curious why they insist that we're a couple. Did you introduce me to them that way?" Kevin knew it that he shouldn't have conceded and came to the party with Louisa; otherwise he wouldn't have to tolerate the odd gazes focusing on him since his arrival.
"I didn't, Kevin. They were just making silly guesses. I really didn't say that." Louisa saw that Kevin was getting angry with her, so she quickly rushed to her own defense. It was true that she didn't spread the rumor, but she didn't go out of her way to clear it up either.
"Never mind. I have other things to do, other commitments that demand my attention. I won't be staying any longer. Later I'll call the commander's guard. He'll swing by and pick you up." Kevin didn't like the vibe of this place at all. He was not fond of Louisa's so-called friends. The whole time he was at the party he didn't see even one person with a hint of class.
"Kevin, don't mind them. They are always like that, not cultured at all, and have no manners. So just ignore them." Although Louisa didn't hear what her friends said, she could tell from Kevin's simmering anger and dark expression that they were not kind.
"It's alright. I'm just curious why they insist that we're a couple. Did you introduce me to them that way?" Kevin knew it that he shouldn't have conceded and came to the party with Louisa; otherwise he wouldn't have to tolerate the odd gazes focusing on him since his arrival.
I didn't, Kevin. They were just making silly guesses. I really didn't say that." Louisa saw that Kevin was getting angry with her, so she quickly rushed to her own defense. It was true that she didn't spread the rumor, but she didn't go out of her way to clear it up either.
Never mind. I have other things to do, other commitments that demand my attention. I won't be staying any longer. Later I'll call the commander's guard. He'll swing by and pick you up." Kevin didn't like the vibe of this place at all. He was not fond of Louisa's so-called friends. The whole time he was at the party he didn't see even one person with a hint of class.
"What? Kevin, are you leaving now? But the party only just started. If you leave now, it would embarrass me." Louisa didn't expect Kevin to leave suddenly, so she got a little panicky. Moreover, she was worried that her friends would laugh at her. A precious girl with such pedigree like hers couldn't afford to be embarrassed like that.
It's fine. Just tell the others that there is an emergency at the base and I have to be there. And I do actually have things I need to get to." The thing that Kevin needed to do was simply to hurry home and call Leena. After this whole evening, he grew more and more concerned, so he must hear her voice first. He needed that right now more than anything in the world.
What's the rush? Can't you wait till the party's over?" Louisa looked up at her surroundings. She got the reaction she wanted, as some guests were green with envy. But her friends might lose interest in the party once Kevin left.
"Sorry! This really can't wait. Look, you can just explain to your friends. Have fun. I'm going now, goodbye!" After Kevin finished, he just strode out before Louisa could stop him. He didn't want to stay a minute longer.
Louisa tightly bit her lips. She never thought that he would leave without looking back. Now she had to face the inquisitive looks from all those people alone. It was as if a proud princess were dethroned in a mere second and turned into an abandoned orphan.
"Why did Major General Gu leave you here alone, Louisa? Did you guys fight?" Women were always like this; they liked to see others suffer. So when the women saw that Kevin ditched Louisa and left alone, they were somewhat happier for unknown reasons. Just now, they were still jealous that Louisa could find such a good-looking and excellent man as her boyfriend.
"No, don't jump to conclusions. It's simply an emergency at the military base. He has to be there in person to deal with it. I don't need to tell you that this is what being in the military means. You have to be on stand-by all the time. Can't you tell with my father?" Louisa still maintained that perfect smile and calmly explained everything.
Oh! So that's what happened! I thought that you might be fighting because of what we said." Upon learning that Kevin didn't get into an argument with Louisa, the women were a little disappointed, feeling quite unsatisfied deep down.
"Why would we do that? We really like each other. There'd be no way we get into an argument." Louisa gave a broad laugh to cover her embarrassment. No matter how sad she was, she would not show it to anyone. That wouldn't be her way. After all, no one was supposed to be better than her.
"Louisa, speaking of liking each other, when are the wedding bells? We're all waiting to drink your wedding booze!" All things considered, the women were still friends with Louisa, so even though they harbored jealousy towards her, on the surface they had to act excited for her.
No rush. By that time, you won't be forgotten. So start preparing the wedding gifts for us!" So this was Louisa's way of misdirecting things. There was nothing between Kevin and her, but she just went along others and misguided them. That was why her friends would see them as a happy couple.
"Of course. We'll be bringing large gifts and lots of good cheer. So don't worry. Just get married soon!" Everybody was a bit confused by Louisa and Kevin's relationship, but since she already said those things, people didn't want to pursue their suspicions anymore.