C96 (1/2)
The next day, the morning sun shone through the light blue curtains. The room was covered in a faint layer of mist.
Gu Zhongshen suddenly woke up from his dream, through the faint mist on the glass, he saw the snowflakes gently falling from the sky, he lowered his eyes, beside him was a young lady who was peacefully sleeping, she was lying on her side, perhaps because her body was heavy and uncomfortable, and did not fall asleep in his embrace like before.
Her cheeks were pressed against the pillow, her long eyelashes were over her eyes, and the faint shadows made her look more real.
”Buzz buzz” The phone rang and he quickly picked it up.
”What is it?”
”Lao Si, you better come over immediately. Lil 'White went to the Bro Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology Exchange yesterday. Who do you think she saw in the case? ”
Gu Zhongshen frowned, he knew that Lian Shuyan was not an impatient person, and was only afraid to call him early in the morning, if not as a last resort.
”I went straight to bed last night after the surgery. I didn't see her message until this morning. He said he didn't dare to tell Sister-in-law about this unless he was sure, and that's why he told me … If I hadn't been avoiding her recently, I wouldn't have known about it now. ”
”Hurry over.”
After saying that, a ”beep beep beep” sound came from the other side. Gu Zhongshen did not speak anymore, but he had a bad premonition.
Just as he was about to get up, he heard a soft rustling sound beside him. The girl sleeping peacefully on the bed moved for some unknown reason, and her lips moved as she spoke some incoherent words.
He scoffed slightly, extended a long finger and landed it on her cheek. He gently poked her, making her feel soft, but right at this moment, Gu Zhongshen could clearly feel that his heart had relaxed all of a sudden.
During the past six months, he had opened his eyes countless times in the early morning, but only the white and warm pillow could be seen innocently looking at him. This time, the little girl laid down next to him.
She felt that something was wrong, and her face was burning as if something was staring at her. She then slowly opened her eyes.
”Fourth Uncle?”
Lu Qinan's voice was hoarse, as though she could not keep her eyes open, ”What time is it?”
”It's still early. Go back to sleep. ”
He coaxed her with a few soft words, as if he were comforting a child, until the little girl closed her eyes again and finally got up.
After a series of rustling sounds, Lu Qinan knew that he was going out and wanted to ask why he had left so early. However, no matter how many ideas he had, he was unable to overcome the sleepiness that came rushing at him.
”Madam, how was lunch today? It's all what you like, except the taste is a little lighter. You can't eat heavy food with your current body, and you can't eat snacks that you liked in the past, right? ”
The little girl was half lying on the chair, caressing her round belly, with the same 'Mmm mmm mmm'.
”Nanny Qian, how could you say that? I suffered for the past few months, what did I eat everyday?”
She only knew how to cook a few dishes back and forth, and didn't think anything was wrong with anything else that was casually stir-fried. However, compared to Nanny Qian's culinary skills, what she cooked was simply pig food.
Nanny Qian was flattered, ”Madam, you have to recuperate your body, don't run around anymore, I will make you anything you want to eat Nanny Qian.”
”Woof woof.”
After not showing his face for a long time, he squatted at Lu Qinan's feet and silently stared at the television screen, occasionally interrupting. Lu Qinan however, ate, drank, and took an afternoon nap before he slowly got up. He wore a rare set of light makeup, his long black hair hanging down his back. He purposely picked out a large down jacket, and carried his bag out.
When they were almost there, Lu Qinan finally received a call.
”Where?”
”Why aren't you home?”
The man's tone was anxious, as if something had happened and he wanted to interrogate him.
The little girl was stunned for a moment, then reacted, pointing at the taxi driver, explaining in a low voice, ”I'm here at Gu’s Yard.”
The man stiffened. Even through the phone line, he could tell that something was wrong. Even his voice became urgent. ”What are you doing there?”
God knows he came back after finding out what had happened, and when he didn't see the girl at home, he felt his heart clench.
If An An had found out about Qin Xuanman's secret today, then it would definitely cause a huge commotion again. And what he was most afraid of was not telling her, but … Once again, she sneaked away.
”I don't know. The old man asked me to come over. He said that you would also come to Fourth Uncle …”
The young lady exclaimed and got out of the car without caring about the mood of the person on the other end of the phone. ”I'm here.”
”Oh, ma'am.”
Nanny Qian's voice sounded from the other side, ”Didn't you tell me to go for a walk? How did he get the Gu’s Yard again … When mister comes back, I can't see you anymore.
She explained anxiously and peeked at the man's expression from the corner of her eyes. It was still cold and murderous, not similar to yesterday at all.
”Explain yourself, madame.”
Hearing Nanny Qian's tone, Lu Qinan finally understood that the old man had lost his temper again and stood outside the door dejectedly.
”What do I have to explain? Gu Zhongshen, what part of you is wrong? When I came out, I told Nanny Qian that I was going out for a stroll. Second Sister told me that the old lady wanted me to come back for her birthday today. ”
”The old lady only had her birthday half a year ago, so why are you explaining this to me now?”
A certain someone froze there, his handsome face a little stiff.