Chapter 8-The Neighbor Is Xiao Xi

Gong Yu took a break before he raised his head. He stared at Yun Muxi's shiny eyes and said coldly, "I was wounded in the heart by a sword because of some woman. I was sorrowful because the woman left without saying goodbye. Thus, I bought wine and drank all day long. Thanks to the woman, I have an incurable illness. However, this woman..." Each word was engraved into Yun Muxi's mind, hitting and poking her heart, and cut her to the quick...

Yun Muxi took a deep breath without saying anything. She helped Gong Yu up to the bed and lied down. Gong Yu looked straight at her as if he wanted to see a slight difference on her face. She turned around and said tenderly, "Please take a break. I will get you a glass of water."

When she walked to the door and opened it, two figures fell into the room. Yun Muxi knitted her eyebrows, looked at them, and said in a deep voice, "You're..."

Gu Yuxuan and Niannian tried to be cute by grinning. Gu Yuxuan said guiltily, "Xiao Xi, Eh... Eh... I think the food is getting cold, so I want to ask you to dine."

Yun Muxi glared at Gu Yuxuan and whispered, "Mr. Gong has trouble with his heart, so I will get him a glass of water and give him a break. Xuanxuan, take Niannian to eat first."

Gu Yuxuan glanced at the room with a suspicious look, that "they must have something secret" look. She saw Gong Yu lie in bed feebly with a pale face and closed eyes, which was pathetic. Thus, she took Niannian back to the dining table reluctantly.

Yun Muxi went back to the living room after pouring a glass of water. Looking at the weak man on the bed, she was touched. She put the glass on the bedside table and walked lightly out of the room.

When the door was closed, Gong Yu suddenly opened his eyes, which was full of sadness. He turned over and buried his head in the pillow of the big bed. The familiar smell came back into his nose, which was refreshing and haunting.

Yun Muxi returned to the dining table and peeled shrimp carefully for Niannian. Gu Yuxuan gazed at her with doubt from time to time. They had meals quietly. Suddenly, Niannian lifted her watery eyes, which were clear enough to purify men's mind, looking at Yun Muxi with hope, and said cautiously, "Mummy, Uncle Gong is so handsome. Niannian likes him. Can he be my father?"

Yun Muxi stopped peeling and said tenderly without lifting her eyes, "Niannian, stop saying nonsense! You only have a mummy, Mommy Xuanxuan, and Daddy Chen. We all love you and it's enough. You don't need a father. "

Niannian dropped her eyes disappointedly and continued to eat quietly.

Gu Yuxuan felt sorry and touched Niannian's hair. She looked up at Yun Muxi seriously and whispered, "Niannian yearns for a father. If you konw the right person, you should consider your own business. You are about to graduate, so you can't always raise Niannian up by yourself."

Yun Muxi looked stubborn and said determinedly, "Niannian and I are fine. When she grows up, she will get used to living without a father. We don't need other people in our lives."

Gu Yuxuan said angrily, "It's your idea, not Niannian's. What's more, is that really what you think? Living with you for so many years, I know what you're thinking. You can flaunt your superiority before anyone else and fool everyone, but you can't hide anything from me!"

Yun Muxi looked a little stiff and put the shelled shrimps to Niannian's bowl without looking up or replying.

Gu Yuxuan hesitated for a while and asked, "What... What's wrong with Gong Yu?"

Yun Muxi did not answer and said peacefully, "Let's dine."

At this time, the bedroom was opened. Gong Yu walked out with a pale face.

Gu Yuxuan moved forward and greeted him. "Are you feeling better? Come and have dinner. The food is getting cold."

Gong Yu looked at Yun Muxi and said coldly, "No. Thank you! Excuse me, I have to go."

Yun Muxi spoke calmly, "I can pack the food for you."Then, she explained, "We cooked more than we could eat. Since you just moved in, you shouldn’t have cooked. If you get hungry later, you can warm up it in the microwave."

As if she had received the imperial edict, Gu Yuxuan immediately ran to the kitchen, took out three big preservation boxes, began to dish up for Gong Yu. She filled the boxes with half the dishes on the table. Then, she handed Gong Yu a bag filling with the boxes. Suddenly, something rushed into her mind. "Gong Yu, please wait a moment. Take some specialty to taste." Then, she rushed to her big suitcase, rummaged around, took out several bags of specialties, and put them to his bag.

Gong Yu looked down at his bag and spoke to Gu Yuxuan, "Thank you!" Then, Looked at Yun Muxi deeply, he turned to open the door and leave.

When he returned his home, he saw Seventh Brother sit on the sofa and smoke. Considering the butts in the ashtray, he had been waiting for a long time. Gong Yu spoke up, "Seventh Brother, here you are."

When Seventh Brother looked up at Gong Yu, he was surprised at his pale and gaunt face, which was heartbreaking. Seventh Brother asked hurriedly, "What's wrong with you? Why do you look so pale?"

Gong Yu rubbed his eyebrows and answered feebly, "I'm fine. It's an old illness."

"An old illness? Haven't you had a heartache for a long time? How could you fall ill?" Seventh Brother came over hurriedly and asked with concern.

Gong Yu waved his hand as he said, "I'm fine." Then, he put the bag on the table.

Seventh Brother looked at the bag and asked curiously, "Eh? Did you buy a takeout? Great. You know to feed yourself."

Usually, Seventh Brother helped Gong Yu to solve the food problem. If Seventh Brother was too busy, Gong Yu did not know to eat. Seventh Brother had told him so many times that if he could not help him, he should order takeout or go to restaurants. However, Gong Yu never listened to him and would rather be hungry.

Gong Yu said casually, "It's from the neighbor."

Seventh Brother said surprisingly, "Eh? Your neighbor is really nice. Is she a fan of yours? Be careful. Don't stir up trouble."

"The neighbor is Xiao Xi."