“President Gu, are you saying my wife lacks common sense?” Xing Beiyan’s sharp gaze fell onto Gu Tianxiang like a blade, rendering him unable to advance or retreat.“He’s so brave, he actually said Lord Xing’s wife lacked common sense in front of his face?” somebody could not resist mocking Gu Tianxiang.“Big Brother Xing, you know that’s not what Daddy means. In any case, Xixi is still his daughter, why would he accuse her like that?” Gu Xue’er spoke quickly before looking at Gu Xi to continue, “Xixi, say something too.”“You’re all so weird. I was just responding to Elder Sister Xue’er’s words. Why am I the one that doesn’t know any better?” Gu Xi was laughing evilly inside but, on the surface, her face was locked into a puzzled expression.Since Gu Xi was beautiful, her puzzled expression made everyone instantly direct their criticisms towards Gu Xue’er instead.“That’s true, she was being too much when she suddenly appeared to chide somebody else. Gu Xi was just explaining thi
Gu Xi certainly wanted to go home with Xing Beiyan this time. Otherwise, she would be giving Ruan Meng’er an opportunity to enter the picture.Gu Xi was no idiot.The banquet would be ending very late and since Gu Xi kept to a regular schedule, she would usually be asleep by this time, which meant her eyelids felt extremely heavy at that point.However, she was also afraid that Xing Beiyan would ask her to leave after discovering she was sleepy, so she pushed herself to stay awake. She could not wait to lean her entire body against Xing Beiyan though.Xing Beiyan would glance at her once in a while and once he noticed her lifeless eyes, which betrayed her sleepiness, his lips quirked into a small smile and he finally said, “Let’s go home.”The pair of them left the banquet hall, Ruan Meng’er still following behind.It was obvious she planned to follow them home.Gu Xi watched her move directly to the passenger seat, slightly taken aback, before she looked at Xing Beiyan. “Why is
“So she didn’t let you follow them?” Xing Yao’s voice suddenly sounded sharp.“That’s probably not it, but since she’s never seen me before, she probably misunderstood the relationship I had with Big Brother Xing. She seemingly thought that I had ulterior motives for taking care of Big Brother Xing and wanted to snatch him from her so she didn’t want me to follow them…” Ruan Meng’er continued sadly, “I never had that intention to begin with so how could she think of me that way?”“Isn’t that too much? She doesn’t like my cousin anyway, even going as far as to threaten to kill herself if they didn’t get divorced. Now that someone wants to take care of him for her, shouldn’t she be happy?” Second Master Xing’s youngest daughter, Xing Yuan, grumbled in dissatisfaction.“That’s nonsense.” Second Master Xing glared at his daughter.“What do you mean by nonsense! Why did you scold our daughter when she’s speaking the truth? If Little Yan hadn’t handled the entire thing in time, just imag
“Bad intentions!” Old Madam Xing roared. “I’ll get Little Yan to bring her over tomorrow. I want to see if she thinks an old woman like me has bad intentions!” The old woman harrumphed, her bright eyes burning with rage as she slammed her dragon-headed walking stick onto the floor, before turning to walk back up the stairs.Ruan Meng’er quickly followed and comforted her. “Grandma, don’t get angry. It’s bad for your health.”“Don’t worry. Grandma will definitely seek justice for you tomorrow!” The old woman patted her hand lightly, her eyes still burning with rage towards Gu Xi. “I’m sure you must’ve felt very wronged when you went to the banquet today.”“As long as it’s to help Grandma, Meng’er doesn’t mind…” Ruan Meng’er shook her head but nobody saw the cunning look in her lowered gaze.…“What? Go to the old Xing residence?” Gu Xi leaped off the couch and stared in shock at Butler Wang, who was dressed in a suit with not a single hair out of place on his head.“Yes, Old Madam
The next day.Gu Xi, who was all dressed up and ready to leave for the old Xing residence, was taken by surprise when she heard that Xing Beiyan would be going there straight from his office.“He isn’t coming back to pick me up?” Gu Xi asked sullenly.“Young Master said you don’t need to go,” Butler Wang answered, still reverent and respectful.“Huh?” Gu Xi’s face fell. This was a request from Old Madam Xing so she knew if Xing Beiyan found out she was going, her days would be much more difficult. Besides, maybe he thought that she did not want to go so he went to the residence on his own.However, if Gu Xi did not show up at the residence, who knows what fight the Xing family would pick with him over it?Gu Xi did not want Xing Beiyan to bear all those malicious insults because of her in this life!Therefore, even if she disliked the thought, she needed to be there too!“Prepare the car and send me there!” She sprung up from her seat and ordered seriously.“This…” Butler Wang
“Despite what I just said, my husband is priceless to me so I’m afraid you can’t afford to pay for him,” Gu Xi said with a small smile.“You!” Old Madam Xing roared once she heard this.“I’m only speaking the truth or do you think that your grandson is nothing more than an item that can be valued using money?” Gu Xi furrowed her eyebrows as she stared at the old woman. “Then I’m so sorry, but I’m! Not! Selling!”Xing Beiyan, who was burning with rage, was stunned.What did she say?He was priceless to her?His rage had now dissipated entirely and his gaze was now one of shock and surprise instead. Even that frozen heart of his felt like it had completely melted and was beating profusely in his chest.“What do you mean!” Old Madam Xing raged as she slammed a fist onto the table, springing to her feet.“Exactly what it sounds like…” Gu Xi answered lazily.“Good! That’s great!” The finger Old Madam Xing was pointing at her trembled lightly; in all her years of life, this was the
“Darling, are you unhappy that I showed up?” Gu Xi asked in slight disappointment, her lips pursed.“I’m very happy.” Xing Beiyan did not turn to look at her, only answering after a moment of silence.“Then why do you look like that?” ‘If you’re happy, why are you so calm?’ Gu Xi wondered.Their car gradually pulled to a stop in front of their house. The surrounding area was dark, almost gloomily because only the dim street lights were on. Finally, Xing Beiyan turned to look at Gu Xi. “I’m happy you showed up to speak for me but Xixi, do you understand? As a man, I would’ve preferred to stand in front of you to shield you from the wind and rain.”Gu Xi felt her nose sting and she almost burst out in tears.She wanted to say, ‘I want you to do that too, I want it so much’. However, when she hid under his wings in her last life, she was taught a lesson with her own life, which had made her unable to set her mind at ease anymore.What she wanted to do in this life was to stand by
“Go shower so we can get to bed,” Xing Beiyan said while stroking the back of Gu Xi’s head.Gu Xi nodded her head eagerly before entering the bathroom. A while later, she emerged in her pajamas.“Slow down, you’re going to trip,” warned the man leaning against the headboard of the bed. He had on a pair of gold-framed glasses, looking elegant yet slightly sensual as he lifted his head to look at her.“I don’t want to, I can’t wait to be in my darling’s arms.” Gu Xi purred.“Listen to yourself…” Xing Beiyan set his book down and chuckled, pulling her into his embrace. “You should sleep soon.”“Okay, a kiss first~ Good night.” Gu Xi lifted her head to peck him lightly on the lips before she hid in the blanket out of embarrassment.“Good night~” Xing Beiyan was stunned for a moment before a smile pulled at his lips as he replied softly into her ear.The next day, Gu Xi woke up very early and left the house as soon as possible.Since she did not have classes in the morning, she want