Ch. 231..240
Chapter 231: It Seems Like I’m Here to Understand You Chapter 231: It Seems Like I’m Here to Understand You “You called me here to drink. Where’s the wine?”
Yang Feng looked around and did not see any wine in the house.
Tang Yiheng raised his eyebrows and gestured for him to sit down first.” Someone will send it up later.””
Yang Feng nodded.
He walked over casually.
She sat down on the sofa opposite Tang Yiheng.
“Didn’t Xue Yunfei come to South City with you? Why don’t you ask her for a drink? Anyway, you’ve already been engaged to each other as children. If you’re drunk, you can settle the matter at the same time.”
Yang Feng’s words made Tang Yiheng glare at him coldly.
His voice was low.” Why don’t you take me and put me together with her? I didn’t decide on the betrothal. It’s none of my business.””
Yang Feng shrugged.
All these years, Tang Yiheng and his parents had been at odds because of his betrothal with Xue Yunfei.
“Who asked you to be the eldest grandson?”
“Believe it or not, I’ll go back and tell Grandpa that you like Xue Yunfei.”
Tang Yiheng said.
Yang Feng immediately became obedient.” Don’t, Cousin. You can’t do such a wicked thing.” I don’t like that peacock Xue Yunfei. You didn’t take the initiative to come to Nancheng to take charge of the laboratory just to avoid the marriage, did you?”
“Hide?”
Tang Yiheng sneered.
She said disdainfully,” Do I need to hide? It’s not like Xue Yunfei loves me so much that she has to marry me. I just don’t want to hear them nag. Moreover, Grandpa had always been thinking about his aunt.”
“So, you’re here to help me find Aunty?”
Tang Yiheng caught the word “also” in Yang Feng’s words.
“Are you looking for someone?”
“Alright, I came to South City to visit my friends and see if Aunty left any clues in South City back then, or if she’s already married and has children here and is living a happy life.”
“..”
Tang Yiheng’s eyes darkened.
He was not as optimistic as Yang Feng thought.
After so many years, if she had really lived well, she would not have been so heartless as to not return home even once.
“I’m afraid that it’s not what you said.”
“Sigh, is Grandpa alright?”
Yang Feng’s expression turned serious, and a hint of concern appeared in his peach blossom eyes.
Tang Yiheng shook his head.” Not good. He keeps talking to himself.””
“..”
“You’ve been in South City for so many days. Do you know anything about the Gu Corporation and Qingyun Wan?”
Tang Yiheng’s seemingly casual words were heard by Yang Feng, and his peach blossom eyes lit up.
“I don’t dare to say that I know the Gu Corporation, but I know Qingyun Wan very well.”
“Oh?”
Tang Yiheng’s long and narrow eyes flashed with interest.” Tell me, how do you understand?””
“Qingyun Wan’s legal representative is a good friend I met overseas…Cousin, why are you asking Qingyun Wan? Do you want to do business with them? Or do you want her to write about you and help you promote it?”
“The friend you’re talking about is the person-in-charge of Qingyun Wan?”
“Yes.”
“I don’t have anything to write about. It’s just that Xue Yunfei went to Qingyun Wan as soon as she got off the plane.”
“There are a lot of people who want to work with Wanwan, so it’s not surprising that Xue Yunfei has that idea.”
Yang Feng said for a long time before he suddenly remembered.
He’s here to drink.
Now, he didn’t even see the shadow of the wine.
He stood up with a frown and said to Tang Yiheng, who was leaning lazily on the sofa,” Cousin, you called me over for a drink. You’re asking me for real, right?” Since you’re done asking, then I’ll go back to sleep.”
“..”
Tang Yiheng raised his eyebrows.
He didn’t reply.
Yang Feng cursed in his heart.
This guy was really stingy.
After leaving Tang Yiheng’s room, Yang Feng did not go back to his room to sleep.
Instead, she took the elevator downstairs and hailed a taxi.
I leave the blue clouds.
–
“Sister Qingwan, why do I feel like this Xue Yunfei isn’t here to work with us, but to understand you?”
Qingyun Wan’s office is in the office.
After sending Xue Yunfei off, Leng Xiaoduan finally realized that something was wrong.
Ye Qingwan looked up from the computer.
When she saw Leng Xiaoduan’s puzzled expression, she smiled faintly and said,” Maybe.”
“Did you know her before? Why did he specially come to understand you? Sister Qing Wan, if she really wants to work with us, will we take her job?”
Leng Xiaoduan frowned.
She felt that she had caused trouble for Ye Qingwan.
Chapter 232: Ye Qingwan Looked Up at Her Chapter 232: Ye Qingwan Looked Up at Her Ye Qingwan nodded with a faint smile on her face.” If you pay more, then take it.””
Her phone rang. Ye Qingwan told Leng Xiaoduan to go to work and not let her imagination run wild.
She picked up the phone.” Hello.”
“Wanwan, I’m on my way to Qingyun. Are you at the office?”
“Yes.”
“Let’s talk again in ten minutes.”
“Alright.”
Ye Qingwan did not refuse Yang Feng’s visit.
Yang Feng had been here for a few days, but she had never really treated him to a meal.
Downstairs.
Xue Yunfei had just gotten into the car when she saw the car coming from afar. A hint of joy flashed across her beautiful eyes.
She quickly said to the driver,” Wait a minute.”
The driver replied.
The car in front stopped a few meters away.
Xue Yunfei opened the car door and got out.
The man in the black Bentley had just gotten out of the car. She shouted happily,”Shi Mo!””
Gu Shimo heard the voice and looked up.
When he saw the woman walking towards him from a few meters away, a hint of surprise flashed across his dark eyes.
She took two steps forward.” Why are you here?”
Xue Yunfei smiled charmingly.” I’m here to discuss business. I didn’t expect to meet you here.” Isn’t your company in the building opposite? Could it be that this place is also yours?”
As she spoke, she looked behind her.
Gu Shimo shook his head. The expression between his handsome brows was as calm as water, unlike Xue Yunfei’s joy.
There wasn’t even any emotional change.
“No.”
“I see. That’s a pity.”
Xue Yunfei pursed her lips and continued,”I plan to rent two floors here. Shi Mo, is your building free?””
“No, I haven’t.”
“Then I can only rent it here. Oh right, I haven’t told you yet that I’m going to open a branch office in South City. Do you have time now? I want to ask you for a favor. If you’re willing, I’d like to work with the Gu Corporation. I’m not familiar with this place, and you’re the only one I know here.”
When Xue Yunfei spoke to Gu Shimo, her arrogance had turned into a woman’s sexy charm.
Gu Shimo glanced at the building behind her.
Just as he was about to reject her, Xue Yunfei said,” I’m a little thirsty. Shall we go to your office to talk? Or should we find a place to have a drink before we talk?””
“You choose.”
Gu Shimo hesitated for a moment before agreeing.
Xue Yunfei smiled brightly and said,” Then let’s go to your office. I’m tight on money recently, so I can’t waste money.” It’s good to go to your office to drink some water.”
“Alright.”
Gu Shimo did not really want to go to the shop with her.
He brought her back to his office.
After asking his secretary to make a cup of coffee, Gu Shimo and Xue Yunfei sat down on the sofa.
Xue Yunfei took out her phone and sent a message.
“Shi Mo, we haven’t seen each other for two years since we last met, right?””
“I don’t really remember this.”
“..”
Xue Yunfei felt a little disappointed.
However, it was only a momentary disappointment that was quickly replaced by other emotions.
She smiled and said,” You don’t remember, but I do. We haven’t seen each other for two years. Last time in the capital, you said that you would treat me to a meal the next time we meet.”
“Yes.”
Gu Shimo remembered that he owed someone a favor.
“When are you free? I’ll treat you to a meal.”
“I’m not staying in South City for a day or two. It might take ten days to half a month.”
Xue Yunfei paused for a moment and said,” If I need your help and you don’t treat me to a meal, is that okay?”
Gu Shimo said indifferently,” As long as it’s within my means, it’s fine.”
“Don’t worry, I won’t let you commit murder and arson. I’m not familiar with South City, so I don’t dare to eat first. When I need your help later, I’ll owe you a favor again.”
His phone rang.
Xue Yunfei said to Gu Shimo,”Shi Mo, I’ll take this call first.””
“Do as you please.”
Gu Shimo held a cup of water.
Xue Yunfei got up and pressed the answer button as she walked toward the bright French windows.
The floor-to-ceiling windows in the office were very big, wide, and beautiful.
She stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window and could clearly see the building opposite, Qingyun Wan’s office building.
Ye Qingwan’s office.
Her desk was not far from the French windows, so he probably sensed her gaze.
Ye Qingwan looked up at her.
Chapter 233: I Might Have to Bring Someone With Me Chapter 233: I Might Have to Bring Someone With Me A smile flashed across Xue Yunfei’s eyes.
She narrowed her eyes, turned around, and said to the person on the other end of the phone,” I understand. That’s it.””
With that, he hung up.
He walked to the sofa and sat down.
She pretended to be forgetful and asked Gu Shimo,”Shi Mo, where were we just now?””
Qingyun Wan.
Ye Qingwan was stunned for a few seconds.
Xue Yunfei, who had just left their place, actually went to the Gu Corporation.
In Gu Shimo’s office.
It seemed that his intuition was right.
He just didn’t know what their relationship was.
Ye Qingwan’s hand accidentally touched the data sheet because she was distracted.
Some data was lost.
She frowned and scolded herself.” Sigh, why are you so stupid?””
A laugh came from the door.” You call yourself stupid?”
Ye Qingwan turned around and saw Yang Feng walking toward her with a smile in his peach blossom eyes.
The corners of her lips twitched.” Wait for me.””
“The data has been deleted?”
Yang Feng walked up to her and asked after looking at her for a few seconds.
Ye Qingwan was still struggling with the data that she had just deleted.
Yang Feng suddenly patted her shoulder.” Get up. I’ll help you.””
“..”
Ye Qingwan stood up and asked Yang Feng,” Do you want some water or coffee?””
“Water.”
Yang Feng stared at the computer without raising his head. His slender and clean fingers held the mouse as he helped her recover the deleted data.
Ye Qingwan poured him some water and he put down his mouse.
She raised her eyebrows and said proudly,” Alright.”
“Thank you.”
Ye Qingwan looked at it and thanked him.
Yang Feng smiled and asked,” Do you want to hire me to work in your company as a technician? You don’t have to worry about losing data at any time.”
“..”
Ye Qingwan’s mouth twitched.” Are you cursing me for losing data every day?””
“No, you can also throw away documents.”
Yang Feng smiled evilly.
Ye Qingwan rolled her eyes at him.
She looked at Yang Feng, who was sitting in her seat and had no intention of giving up his seat.” Why did you suddenly think of this place?”
Yang Feng turned his chair around and raised his eyebrows at her.” I’ve been here for so many days, but you’ve been treating me like I don’t exist, so you can only come here to make yourself known.””
“..”
“Are you free tonight? I haven’t met Zixi yet.”
She heard Yang Feng mention the night.
Ye Qingwan suddenly remembered that Lu Mingyu and Ji Tianheng were going to the police station to look for Ding Chen tonight.
She had forgotten to tell them that Gu Shimo had already met Ding Chen and there was no need to go.
“Wait a minute.”
She said to Yang Feng.
She took out her phone and dialed Lu Mingyu’s number.
The phone rang twice, and Lu Mingyu’s gentle voice was heard.
“Hello, Wanwan.”
“Senior, I forgot to tell you that you don’t have to see Ding Chen tonight.”
“Why?”
Lu Mingyu’s voice carried a hint of doubt.
Ye Qingwan explained,”Brother Shi Mo has already met him. Ding Chen has already told him everything that he needs to know.” Please tell Lawyer Ji that I’m sorry to have troubled him so much. I’ll treat you to a meal another day.”
“Alright then.”
Lu Mingyu did not ask what Ding Chen had instructed him to do.
He felt that if Ye Qingwan wanted to say it, she would naturally say it.
“Can you treat me to a meal now?”
Yang Feng asked casually after she finished the call.
Ye Qingwan nodded.” Okay.”
Because Yang Feng missed Ye Zixi.
Ye Qingwan got off work early and went to pick up Ye Zixi.
Yang Feng insisted on going to school with her.
After getting into the car, Ye Qingwan sent Gu Shimo a text message.
[Brother, I’m going to pick Zixi up. You don’t have to go. Zixi and I aren’t going back for dinner tonight.]
[Why don’t you go home for dinner?]
Gu Shimo replied very quickly.
Ye Qingwan touched her nose and replied,[I’m treating Yang Feng to a meal. Zixi used to be very close to him and had always been taken care of by him. I’ll bring Zixi along.]]
[Location.]
[Do you want to go with me?]
[Yes, you said that he took special care of you and Zixi when he was overseas. Now that he has come to South City, I should also do my part as a host and thank him for taking care of you all over the years.]
He also wanted to see what kind of person Yang Feng was.
Did he have any inappropriate thoughts about Ye Qingwan?
Of course, Gu Shimo did not mention this.
Ye Qingwan turned to Yang Feng beside her and said,” I might have to bring someone else.””
Chapter 234: Too Noob Chapter 234: Too Noob “No problem.”
Yang Feng raised his eyebrows and said.
Ye Qingwan replied to Gu Shimo’s message and told him the address.
—-
Gu Shimo arrived rather late.
In the private room, Ye Zixi and Yang Feng were playing rock-paper-scissors.
A proud smile hung on her young face.” Uncle Yang Feng, I won again. You’re too weak.””
“Tell me, did you secretly acknowledge a master when you returned to the country?”
Yang Feng leaned forward on the table, his peach blossom eyes half-closed, as if he wanted to see through Ye Zixi’s expression.
Ye Zixi shook her little head and said in a childish voice,” I didn’t. Uncle Yang Feng, you’re old and your intelligence has declined. That’s why you lost to me.””
“..”
Just as Yang Feng was in a state of shock, Ye Zixi looked up and saw Gu Shimo coming in from the door.
His eyes lit up.
He shouted excitedly,” Uncle!”
She slid off the table and ran over to him.
She looked up and said,” Uncle, Uncle Yang Feng and I always beat him in rock-paper-scissors.”
“Is that so?”
Gu Shimo patted his head and praised him,” Zixi is great.”
“Uncle, you still don’t know Uncle Yang Feng, right? He’s my mother and my best friend abroad.”
Previously, he was one of the candidates for his stepfather.
Gu Shimo led Ye Zixi to the table.
Yang Feng stood up.
Their gazes met.
It was not silent, but they were quietly sizing each other up.
Gu Shimo was the first to speak. He extended his hand to Yang Feng.” Thank you, Mr. Yang, for taking care of Wanwan and Zixi over the years.”
“Wanwan and Zixi are both my friends. We take care of each other.”
Yang Feng also extended his hand.
The two of them shook hands and sat down.
Gu Shimo sat next to Ye Zixi, facing Yang Feng.
During the meal, Gu Shimo chatted with Yang Feng politely while taking care of Zixi and Ye Qingwan.
—-
In the suburbs of the Capital, thousands of miles away from the South City.
Zhao Qinlan stood on the balcony of the second floor of the villa that she was temporarily arranged to enter.
With one hand on the railing and the other holding a wine glass, he gently swirled it. He looked at the night sky with a faint drunkenness in his eyes.
He muttered to himself,” Ziyang, you’re my only son and the closest person to me. How could you treat your mother like this?”
“Don’t worry, that bastard Mu Yuan dared to hurt you. I will avenge you.”
“And Gu Shimo. I won’t let him off. As for Ye Qingwan, I’ll give her to you in the future. I’ve thought it through. If you like her, you can have her. I want her to watch the man she loves die and then marry a man she doesn’t love.”
He raised his head and drank another mouthful of wine.
A cold smile appeared in Zhao Qinlan’s eyes.” My current situation is all because of Gu Shimo and Ye Qingwan.”
The sound of a car came from downstairs
She looked down and saw a car driving in.
She raised her head and finished the rest of the red wine in her glass. She threw the glass away and turned around to return to the bedroom.
Halfway down the stairs, Zhao Qinlan saw a middle-aged man with a big belly walking in from the entrance, pulling his tie as he walked.
She squeezed out a smile and walked down in her high-eyed shoes.
She shouted,” Hong Chang, didn’t you say you wouldn’t come tonight?”
“I was afraid that you would be afraid alone, so I came.”
The man who was called Hong Chang.
His name was Xue Hongchang.
As soon as he finished speaking.
He pressed Zhao Qinlan against the handrail of the stairs as he lowered his head to kiss her.
Although Zhao Qinlan wasn’t young, she maintained herself well and had a good figure. When she wore a sexy dress, she was really charming.
Xue Hongchang didn’t even bother to go upstairs.
He didn’t even bother to go to the sofa a few meters away and directly pressed Zhao Qinlan against the handrail of the stairs.
–
After that, Zhao Qinlan made a bowl of noodles for Xue Hongchang.
She sat beside him and ate with him.
Xue Hongchang said as he ate,” Don’t worry, no one will find out about you if you stay here. You’ll be free in a few days when your new identity is released.”
“Alright.”
Zhao Qinlan replied with a charming smile.
The first time she had contacted Xue Hongchang was when she had investigated Gu Shimo’s identity. The second time was yesterday. Unless there were special circumstances, she would not contact the man who raped her back then.
Chapter 235: It Was His Perseverance When He Was Young Chapter 235: It Was His Perseverance When He Was Young That year, Xue Hongchang, who was a hedonistic son of the Imperial Capital, met Zhao Qinlan in the Southern City.
He fell in love with her body and face and started to pursue her.
However, Zhao Qinlan didn’t like his ugliness and was obsessed with the good-looking Gu Xiaoquan.
After more than ten days of pursuit, Xue Hongchang tricked Zhao Qinlan into the resting room at a banquet and raped her.
When she left, Xue Chang left her a contact number. In the beginning, Zhao Qinlan hated Xue Hongchang to death.
Fortunately, her first time with Gu Xiaoquan was because she drugged him.
The other party did not know if she was a virgin.
He probably didn’t care if she was a virgin.
15 years ago, Zhao Qinlan had obtained bits and pieces of information from Lu Yarou.
Among them was the name Xue Hongchang.
At that time, although Lu Yarou had been bewitched by her drugs, she had still relied on her determination to keep Gu Shimo’s identity a secret.
He had no choice.
Zhao Qinlan contacted Xue Hongchang.
From there, they found out about Gu Shimo’s background.
This time.
When they first met, Xue Hongchang was already so ugly that he couldn’t even be seen.
Hence, after that time, Zhao Qinlan never thought of looking for him again.
She would rather kill Gu Shimo slowly than sleep with that ugly Xue Hongchang.
If she had not found out that Ding Chen had faked his death, that Gu Shimo had found him, and that Zhao Wenjue had been arrested, she would not have contacted Xue Hongchang at all.
“When do you plan to get rid of Bai Shanshan and Ding Chen?”
Although she had to change her identity, Zhao Qinlan still didn’t want those two people to stay.
“I’ve asked around. They’re currently under special protection, so it’s not easy to make a move. If there was a chance, that person would kill the two of them. However, if you changed your identity, Zhao Qinlan would no longer exist. Their existence would not be a threat to you.”
Zhao Qinlan was Xue Hongchang’s obsession when he was young. Although she was old now, she was still beautiful and charming.
He felt that she was more attractive than those young women.
Moreover, looking at her, he felt that he was still a young man in his twenties.
“Then, what about Gu Shimo? How do you plan to deal with him?”
In the past, Zhao Qinlan had the identity of Gu Shimo’s mother, so she could rely on herself to deal with him.
Now, he no longer had that layer of identity.
She had to rely on the man in front of her.
And the Tang family.
What she wanted the most was for the Tang family to kill Gu Shimo.
Xue Hongchang smiled and said,” There’s no rush. Gu Shimo is famous for being ruthless in the business world, but in my eyes, he’s not worth mentioning.”
His phone rang.
Xue Hongchang took out his phone. Seeing the caller ID, he made a gesture to Zhao Qinlan to keep quiet.
He put down his chopsticks and answered the call.” Hello, Feifei.”
“Dad, why did you call me just now?”
“Can’t Dad care about you? I heard that you went to South City with Yi Heng this afternoon, so I wanted to call and ask if you’re together with Yi Heng.”
“No, we’re just on the way. Dad, I told you that the person I like is not Tang Yiheng. I came to Southern City to open a branch company here.”
“You want to open a branch company in South City?”
Beside him, Zhao Qinlan’s throat suddenly felt itchy and she couldn’t help but cough. She quickly covered her mouth with her hand.
“Yeah, I think Nancheng is pretty good. Is my mom beside you? I want to talk to her.”
The caller was Xue Hongchang’s daughter, Xue Yunfei.
She heard the sound of coughing.
She thought it was her mother.
Xue Hongchang didn’t answer but asked,” What do you want to tell your mother?”
“Of course it’s a private conversation. Dad, give my phone to Mom.”
“I’m not home yet. I’m out socializing. Feifei, I can’t talk to you now. I’ll call you when I get home later.”
—-
South City.
At the Ye Family villa.
Once they reached home, Ye Zixi pulled Gu Shimo along and said to Ye Qingwan,” Mom, Uncle showered with me. He’ll tell me a story later.” You should go back to your room and rest. Goodnight.”
She pulled Gu Shimo upstairs.
Ye Qingwan looked at their backs in confusion.
It was strange.
Zixi seemed to be particularly dependent on Gu Shimo these past two days.
Ye Zixi led Gu Shimo back to the room and immediately changed her tone.” Daddy, we have a parent-child activity this weekend. Will you go then?””
Chapter 236: Bathing with Zixi Chapter 236: Bathing with Zixi “What kind?”
“Fire drill.”
“Alright.”
Gu Shimo looked at Ye Zixi’s sparkling eyes and his heart softened.
Ye Zixi was so happy that she jumped up.” That’s great. I finally have a father to participate in the parent-child activity. I’m going to tell Mia tomorrow that she’s right. You’re my father.””
“Yes, I am your father.”
A layer of guilt rose in Gu Shimo’s heart.
She squatted down and pulled Ye Zixi into her arms.
Ye Zixi giggled and hugged Gu Shimo back for a minute before jumping out of his arms and saying,” Daddy, let’s take a shower together tonight.”
“Alright.”
Hence, Gu Shimo and Ye Zixi took a shower together.
After taking a shower, the two of them lay on the bed together and Gu Shimo told Ye Zixi a story.
Ye Zixi raised her small face and looked at Gu Shimo with adoration. She began to ask him the same question every day,” Daddy, when are you getting married to Mommy?”
Gu Shimo smiled and said,” There’s no rush. Give Mommy some time.”
Actually, he was even more anxious than Zixi.
Ye Zixi nodded.” Can I call you Daddy on the day you attend the parent-child activity?””
“Sure.”
He looked at Ye Zixi’s expectant and nervous eyes.
Gu Shimo’s heart ached.
He owed Zixi too much.
After Ye Zixi fell asleep, Gu Shimo tucked him in and returned to Ye Qingwan’s room.
He pushed open the door and saw Ye Qingwan lying on the bed, scrolling through her phone.
Her wet hair hung loosely over her shoulders.
Because her legs were swaying irregularly, her nightdress was swaying above her knees.
Appearances, sexy and seductive
Gu Shimo walked to the bed and extended his long and slender hand in front of her.” Wanwan, get up. I’ll help you blow-dry your hair.””
“You showered?”
Ye Qingwan looked up and saw that he was only wearing a pair of shorts. His chest was exposed.
A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.
Gu Shimo hummed in acknowledgment.
He bent down and took her phone away.
He pulled her up from the bed.
Ye Qingwan didn’t want to get out of bed, so he didn’t force her to sit in front of the dressing table.
He took the hairdryer to the bed, plugged it in, and dried her hair.
“Zixi said that there’s a parent-child activity this weekend and she wanted me to go.”
Gu Shimo said casually as he dried Ye Qingwan’s hair.
Ye Qingwan looked up at him.
“Is that so? Since Zixi invited you, you should go.”
Ye Qingwan was the one who attended the events when she was abroad.
However, every time Ye Zixi saw that some of the children were fathers, he would be especially envious.
Every time this happened, Ye Qingwan felt that she had let Zixi down.
Gu Shimo blow-dried Ye Qingyi’s hair, then placed the hairdryer on the bedside table and held her head.
He leaned over and kissed her little mouth.
Ye Qingwan was forced to raise her face and accept his kiss.
After an unknown amount of time.
Ye Qingwan was carried back to the bed. Gu Shimo hugged her and kissed her forehead.
He said softly,” Wanwan, be careful these few days. Don’t be left alone. I don’t know where Zhao Qinlan is hiding. Before you find her, let Gu Feng send you to and from work.””
“Alright.”
—-
In the VIP ward of the hospital.
Gu Ziyang was lying on the hospital bed alone.
He looked at his phone with mocking eyes. The Weibo post was displayed on the screen.
Those comments were very unpleasant, but his heart was unmoved.
There was only one feeling in his heart. His mother, Zhao Qinlan, had really killed someone.
That was why he couldn’t lure her back even though he used such a method.
He laughed sadly.
Her stomach, which had not eaten dinner, was growling.
He wanted to order takeout.
Before he could open the delivery APP, a string of numbers suddenly flashed across his mind.
Leng Xiaoduan had told him that it was her phone number.
She didn’t tell him that he could look for her if he needed anything.
But he gave her the number.
He could have looked for her if he had any problems.
He looked at the time. It was already eleven o’clock.
Gu Zi hesitated for two minutes.
He tapped on the ‘add friend’ button and entered Leng Xiaoduan’s phone number before adding her as a friend on WeChat.
There was no note.
Chapter 237: Sending Congee Late at Night Chapter 237: Sending Congee Late at Night Gu Ziyang didn’t expect Leng Xiaoduan to pass.
It was just that he was too uncomfortable alone and did not know who to talk to.
Leng Xiaoduan knew all about his predicament, so he had the courage to add her as a friend.
In an apartment in South City.
Leng Xiaoduan had not slept yet. He was working overtime in front of his laptop.
She felt that Xue Yunfei was a little strange this afternoon.
Leng Xiaoduan didn’t think there was anything wrong with Xue Yunfei’s arrogance when they met in A City. After all, he had seen all kinds of strange customers over the years.
However, Xue Yunfei had come to the office today for Ye Qingwan.
Leng Xiaoduan treated Ye Qingwan like his own sister.
Xue Yunfei rushed at Ye Qingwan. She naturally wanted to find out what Ye Qingwan wanted to do.
She picked up her phone as she drank the water.
He clicked into WeChat and saw a friend request.
Leng Xiaoduan entered. It was a netizen called Zi Shi Yang Guang.
The avatar was a shadow.
She blinked.
After staring at the profile picture and nickname for a few seconds, he clicked the pass button.
He sent the other party a handshake emoji.
He wasn’t sure of the other party’s identity.
Leng Xiaoduan’s hands returned to the laptop keyboard and he had just typed a few words.
He replied.
Zi Shi Yang Guang: [Hello, it’s so late. Did I disturb your rest?]]
Leng Xiaoduan replied,[I haven’t rested yet. May I know who you are?]]
Zishi Yangguang,[I am Gu Ziyang. I want to thank you for saving me and bringing me breakfast.]]
Leng Xiaoduan sent a smiling emoji.
[It’s nothing. Don’t take it to heart… Are your injuries better?]
Although it was not a fatal injury, it would take a hundred days for the bones and tendons to be injured. Gu Ziyang’s external injuries would take at least ten days to half a month to fully heal..
[It still hurts.]
He did not expect that a man like him would not even say that it hurt last night. Instead, he just kept scolding Mu Yuan.
Now, he would say that it hurt.
Leng Xiaoduan felt a strange emotion in his heart.
Pursing her lips, she typed a few more words.[Have you had dinner?]]
[No.]
What an honest child.
Leng Xiaoduan looked at the message in amusement.
It seemed a little difficult.
She was such a kind girl. When she knew that the patient had not eaten yet, she should have ordered takeout even if she did not deliver some food to him.
Leng Xiaoduan was about to ask if he wanted to order takeout for him.
But on second thought.
Gu Ziyang wasn’t an ancient person who didn’t know how to use his phone to order takeout. He probably didn’t want to eat.
Hence, she sent a message,[You’re injured. You need to eat to recover quickly.]]
[No one brought me food, and I don’t have much appetite. I won’t die even if I don’t eat. It’s getting late. I won’t disturb you. You should rest. Goodnight.]
—-
Leng Xiaoduan hesitated for a few minutes.
He closed the laptop.
She changed out of her pajamas and drove to a nearby porridge shop to buy a bowl of porridge and ordered a vegetarian dish.
She was sent to the hospital.
After knocking twice on the door of the ward, Leng Xiaoduan raised his hand to turn the door handle. It was not locked from the inside.
Gu Ziyang pushed open the door and prepared to get up.
She carried the thermos box and walked towards him.” I bought you some porridge and a vegetable. If it doesn’t suit your taste, you can eat it.””
Gu Ziyang stared at Leng Xiaoduan without saying a word.
He couldn’t tell what he felt.
A strange and inexplicable emotion emerged from the bottom of her heart when she saw Leng Xiaoduan push the door open and enter.
He received a lot of calls today.
Some were relatives, some were classmates, some were laughing at them, and some were concerned.
But no one came to see him.
He felt like a failure.
However, Leng Xiaoduan, a girl who was not familiar with him, had brought him porridge in the middle of the night.
To Gu Ziyang, this was even more heartwarming than sending charcoal in the snow.
He was touched.
Thinking of his mother, he pursed his lips tightly.
Leng Xiaoduan opened the porridge and the vegetables.
She placed the porridge and vegetables on the edge of the table, the closest to him.
She looked up and saw Gu Ziyang staring at her in a daze.
Her eyes flashed and she forced a smile.” Is this edible?”
“It’s not safe for girls to go out too late. How did you get here?”
Gu Ziyang did not take the chopsticks from her. Instead, he locked his gaze on her with a complicated look.
Chapter 238: Bai Shanshan Is Dead Chapter 238: Bai Shanshan Is Dead “I drove here myself. It’s not unsafe.”
After Leng Xiaoduan finished speaking, he looked down at the time.
She said to Gu Ziyang, who was lying on the hospital bed,” After you finish eating, throw it in the trash can. The cleaner will come in tomorrow to collect it.” I’ll go back first. You should rest early too.”
“Little Duan.”
Gu Ziyang stopped Leng Xiaoduan when she turned around.
Leng Xiaoduan paused for a moment before turning around.
“Thank you.”
Gu Ziyang’s voice was a little stiff. He was really dispirited now.
He was also in an extremely sorry state.
He was no longer as handsome as he used to be, nor was he as gentle as jade.
“No need to thank me.”
“Drive carefully…Send me a message when you get home and let me know that you’re home safely.”
“Alright.”
Leng Xiaoduan walked out of the ward after he finished speaking.
—-
Saturday.
Gu Shimo and Ye Zixi both woke up very early.
Both of them were equally excited.
While making breakfast, they talked about the parent-child activity that they were going to participate in today.
Ye Zixi flattered,” Daddy, you must be the most handsome daddy in our school today.””
Gu Shimo smiled.” Yes, why?”
“Because I’m handsome. You look like me, so you’re also the most handsome.”
Ye Zixi stared at Gu Shimo with her bright eyes.
It was true. After so long, she still felt that he looked like her.
It seemed that he was destined to be her father.
Gu Shimo did not want to explain to Ye Zixi or argue about who looked like who.
His phone rang.
As he turned off the fire, he took it out to answer the phone.
It was Fu Yushen.
Fu Yushen didn’t know what was going on early in the morning.
Gu Shimo pressed the answer button and replied indifferently,”Hello.”
Fu Yushen’s voice came from the phone.”Shi Mo, I have some bad news for you.”
“What news?”
Gu Shimo narrowed his eyes slightly.
His low voice spilled out of his thin lips.
When he saw Ye Zixi reach out for the spatula, he moved it away and whispered,” Zixi, go upstairs and call Mom down for breakfast.””
“Alright.”
Ye Zixi saw that Gu Shimo did not allow him to operate.
He ran out of the kitchen and went upstairs to call Ye Qingwan.
Fu Yushen said that Bai Shanshan had died in prison last night.”
“How did he die?”
Gu Shimo frowned.
” Yesterday, her manager came to visit her and brought her some things, but those things were checked. None found, None found, None found, None found
Fu Yushen explained simply on the other end of the phone.
After hearing this, Gu Shimo’s frown deepened.
His handsome brows were covered with a layer of coldness.
“Has it been announced to the public?”
“No, I don’t plan to announce it to the public for the time being, but I still have to inform her mother…I’ll let you know when I have new information.”
“That Ding Chen, get someone to keep an eye on him. The person who was most afraid of Bai Shanshan’s death was probably Zhao Qinlan.”
Gu Shimo could not figure out where Zhao Qinlan had gone to hide.
He had already asked the Left Deacon to send more people to look for him.
However, there was no news from the dead body.
“Yes, I’ve already gotten someone to watch Ding Chen closely. I won’t let anything happen to him again.”
Fu Yushen was also very angry.
Someone had taken action in his territory and did not take him seriously at all.
He had always been upright and could not tolerate sand in his eyes, let alone such underhanded means.
After a few seconds of silence, Gu Shimo asked again,”Didn’t you get someone to protect Ding Chen’s family?”
“Yes, I’ve protected them.”
“It’s impossible for them to be isolated from the world. I’m thinking about changing cities for them.”
As long as Ding Chen’s family was fine, he could live.
Zhao Qinlan was hiding in the dark.
If she could get rid of Bai Shanshan, it meant that she still had some ability and connections.
“That’s a good suggestion. I’ll arrange for them to live elsewhere for a period of time. After Ding Chen testifies in court, I’ll let them go back.”
Asking Ding Chen to testify in court was to capture Zhao Qinlan.
“The arrest warrant has been issued tonight. It will be announced on the Internet tomorrow. This way, it would be easier to find her.”
Gu Shimo pursed his lips slightly and said calmly,” I’ve also spread the word that whoever finds her will receive a reward of one million yuan.”
I hope there will be brave men under the heavy reward.
Chapter 239: Mom Was Bite by a Mosquito Again Chapter 239: Mom Was Bite by a Mosquito Again She heard Ye Qingwan and Ye Zixi talking from the stairwell.
Gu Shimo ended the call with Fu Yushen.
Ye Zixi ran into the kitchen and pouted.” Uncle, my mother was bitten by mosquitoes again.””
“Hmm?”
Gu Shimo’s eyes flashed slightly.
” How did you get bitten by a mosquito?” she asked, pretending to be puzzled.”
He turned to look at Ye Qingwan, who was a few steps behind Ye Zixi, and his gaze fell on her fair neck.
He didn’t seem very gentle last night.
It left a hickey on her skin.
However, she could not be blamed for this.
It was because Wanwan was too alluring that he couldn’t control himself.
The hickey on her neck was left behind at that time.
He loved hearing her voice.
So…
“It’s here. Mom’s neck is red here. It seems to have a bump. Uncle, our house needs to be thoroughly cleaned.”
“Yes, I’ll be back this afternoon. Can we clean up together?”
Gu Shimo asked Ye Zixi with a smile.
Ye Zixi nodded heavily, her face full of seriousness and heartache for her mother.
“Let’s buy some pesticide or mosquito repellent. If I catch the mosquito that bit my mother, I’ll make sure it dies miserably.”
“Alright, let’s not talk about mosquitoes for now. Zixi, bring the dishes to the table. We’re going to have breakfast.””
“I touched the handrail just now and haven’t washed my hands yet.”
“Then go wash your hands first.”
The moment Ye Zixi entered the bathroom, Gu Shimo pulled Ye Qingwan into his arms.
His long fingers reached for her neck and he said in a low and hoarse voice,” Let me see. Where are the hickeys?”
Ye Qingwan’s face was a little hot, perhaps because of his hot breath or because of his fingers touching her skin.
“Don’t mess around. Zixi will come out soon.”
“No, he needs to squeeze hand sanitizer to wash his hands. He won’t be out for a few minutes.”
Gu Shimo lowered his head to kiss Ye Qingwan’s lips.
Ye Qingwan wanted to dodge, but she couldn’t.
The man’s kiss was lingering and had an irresistible magic.
She was pressed against the glass platform, and the posture of her small face was indescribable.
Gradually, her eyes blurred and her heart beat wildly from his kisses.
“Wanwan, you’re really a little vixen. You’re seducing me all the time and I can’t get enough of you no matter how much I want you.”
“I didn’t.”
Ye Qingwan pushed him.
Gu Shimo chuckled and bit his ear.” You do. I want to kiss you whenever I see you. I want to do it with you the moment I kiss you.”
She heard the bathroom door open.
Ye Qingwan immediately withdrew from Gu Shimo’s arms.
Gu Shimo looked at her flustered expression and the corners of his lips curled up into a happy smile.” Wanwan, shall we go to Zixi’s parent-child activity together today?”
“You can go. I’ve been busy for the past two days, so I’m not going.””
Ye Qingwan shook her head.
Zixi wanted him to go, so she couldn’t be the third wheel.
It would hinder their interaction.
“By the way, I just received a call from Yu Shen. Bai Shanshan died in prison.”
“..”
Ye Qingwan looked at Gu Shimo in surprise.
Bai Shanshan died?
Gu Shimo explained calmly,” I asked Yushen to keep an eye on Ding Chen. I suspect that Bai Shanshan’s death has something to do with Zhao Qinlan.”
“I wonder where she’s hiding.”
Ye Qingwan was deep in thought.
Gu Shimo asked in a low voice,” Wanwan, do you still remember that when you were monitoring Zhao Qinlan, he had contact with the capital?”
“You mean, she might have gone to Hillford?”
“That’s unlikely.”
There was a hint of coldness in Gu Shimo’s voice.” She contacted the Tang family in the capital previously because she wanted to save Zhao Zhongtong. However, the Tang family in the capital would not take in a useless person like her. Moreover, she was a suspect.”
“Yang Feng is related to the Tang family. Why don’t I ask him to help me find out about Zhao Qinlan’s disappearance?”
Ye Qingwan asked tentatively.
Gu Shimo shook his head and said in a firm tone,” There’s no need. Even if Zhao Qinlan really defected to the Tang family, Yang Feng wouldn’t be able to get anything out of her. After all, she can’t be exposed now.”
Chapter 240: It’s Not Safe in the Middle of the Night Chapter 240: It’s Not Safe in the Middle of the Night “Alright then.”
Seeing that Gu Shimo did not agree, Ye Qingwan nodded.
After breakfast.
Gu Shimo accompanied Ye Zixi to participate in the parent-child activity.
Ye Qingwan didn’t have work today, so she sent Leng Xiaoduan a message asking her to visit Yu Xin and her son.
This was because Gu Shimo had instructed her to be careful these days.
Ye Qingwan asked Leng Xiaoduan to follow her in the same car while Gu Feng drove.
On the way to Leng Xiao’s house, Leng Xiaoduan casually mentioned Gu Ziyang.” Sister Qingwan, Gu Ziyang added me as a friend on WeChat.””
She told Ye Qingwan about how she had delivered porridge to Gu Ziyang last night.
Ye Qingwan blinked in surprise.
She looked at Leng Xiaoduan’s delicate eyebrows and hesitated for a moment before asking,” Xiaoduan, do you have feelings for Gu Ziyang?”
“..”
Leng Xiaoduan lowered his head.
She pursed her lips and didn’t reply.
Ye Qingwan’s heart skipped a beat.
She said softly,” Little Duan, you don’t have to worry about his matters in the future. If he needs anything, tell me. I’ll get Gu Feng to do it.””
“Sister Qing Wan, I understand.”
Leng Xiaoduan looked up at her, then lowered his head again.
However, the light in his eyes had dimmed.
This topic ended here.
He did not mention it again.
When she arrived at Leng Xiao’s house, Leng Xiao was washing his son’s diapers.
Yu Xin leaned on the bed and played with the child.
Ye Qingwan took the child and chatted with Yu Xin.
Leng Xiao carried it into the bathroom and saw that Leng Xiao had not finished washing the diapers.
As she rolled up her sleeves, she said,” Brother, take a rest. I’ll wash these.””
Leng Xiao glanced at her and rejected her with a smile.” No need. You can accompany your sister-in-law. These diapers aren’t enough for me to wash.””
Leng Xiaoduan’s lips twitched.” Do you mean that my nephew should pee more?”
“Yeah, pee as you wish.”
Because Yu Xin didn’t like to wet the child with diapers.
Therefore, Leng Xiao had to wash a lot of diapers every day.
“I heard that you went to the hospital very late last night. Are you feeling unwell?”After Leng Xiao finished washing one piece, he turned back to look at Leng Xiao Duan.
He asked casually.
Leng Xiaoduan was a little surprised that he actually knew.” Brother, how did you know?”
“Xiaobin said that he saw you carrying things into the hospital.”
When Leng Xiao said this, his gaze stopped on Leng Xiao Duan.
Leng Xiaoduan’s eyes flickered.” I was a little uncomfortable, but I’m fine now.””
“If anything happens in the middle of the night in the future, remember to call me. It’s not safe for a girl to run out in the middle of the night.”
When Leng Xiao said this, his tone was a little serious.
“I thought you had to take care of sister-in-law and my nephew, so I didn’t want to trouble you.”
“Even if I can’t leave, I’ll call someone over. In short, don’t run around in the middle of the night. Also, I’m your brother. Don’t give me any trouble.”
“Oh.”
“It’s been a long time since I’ve visited my parents. Let’s go over in the afternoon.”
“Oh, okay.”
Leng Xiaoduan nodded lightly.
He didn’t know if it was an illusion.
She felt that Leng Xiao’s words were a little strange today.
He must be thinking too much.
—-
It was very lively in a kindergarten for nobles in Southern City.
Because it was a fire drill, there were props on the field. An instructor was presiding over the event on stage. Several instructors were divided into groups. As they demonstrated, they taught the parents and children how to complete the event.
Zixi was especially excited today.
In the previous two rounds, he and Gu Shimo had both won first place.
In the current segment, two parents would carry their children to the opposite side.
A female parent took the initiative to strike up a conversation with Gu Shimo.” Zixi’s father, let’s team up.”
Gu Shimo turned around to look at the female parent who was speaking. She was looking at him with a smile.
On the other side, the instructor was already whistling, ready to start.
“Yes.”
He responded indifferently.
The other party took the initiative to say,” Let’s carry Zixi over first, then send our Xiaoran.””
Hence, Gu Shimo and her carried Zixi to the opposite side before returning to carry her daughter.
The female parent did not hold them back. They were the fastest.
When the collaboration ended, the other party praised Ye Zixi and said,” Zixi’s dad, your Zixi is really awesome.”
His son was praised.
Gu Shimo was naturally happy.
He no longer had a cold expression on his face and politely revealed an extremely faint smile.