“Women really are heartless creatures.
Not even a month has passed, and she’s completely forgotten the man with whom she shared passionate encounters,”
Si Yuchen’s magnificent voice floated over casually, causing her cheeks to instantly flush a deep red.
“Mr.
Si, what kind of wind has blown you here today…
Huh?”
Just as she found herself at a loss for words, a middle-aged man emerged from behind the folding screen.
Dressed in a traditional buttoned shirt, he moved with light and steady steps, his voice loud and friendly, appearing to have a good relationship with Si Yuchen.
Li Du was slightly taken aback when he noticed that the man beside Mr.
Si was not one of the other gentlemen.
The moment his gaze fell upon the delicate young lady on Mr.
Si’s left hand side, he suddenly slapped his forehead!
He understood!
Mr.
Si had finally seen sense and realized it was time to find a woman to spend his life with!
“This is Li, the only cook in the palace.
He only makes home-cooked dishes.
Just tell him whatever you want to eat.”
Sipping tea, half-closing his eyes, he spoke in a direction that appeared to be towards her, but without turning his head, it seemed as though he spoke to the air in front of him.
Was this the attitude he took when discussing serious matters with her?
She took a deep breath; her fists slowly unclenched, “I don’t want to eat anything, and besides…
my brother and I are about to leave.”
“Then it’s the same old eight dishes.
Li, use less salt, add more vinegar.
Sweet and sour flavors.”
“Director Si…” Gu Xijue suddenly stood up, resolute in his intent to leave, “There are patients in the hospital that need our care, and as for this meal…
we will have to pass.
It is regrettable to decline Director Si’s kind invitation, but it can’t be helped.
Another day, my sister and I will host, and we will certainly treat Director Si to a good time.”
He had a feeling that Si Yuchen’s feast was not one to be taken lightly.
His sister’s actions coincided with his intentions, so she quickly followed suit, naturally taking hold of his hand, “Brother, let’s go back to the hospital.
I’m actually quite worried about Mom.”
Having just transferred to a new hospital, she was completely unfamiliar with how the doctors, nurses, and the special-care nurse assigned to her mother were like.
To entrust her beloved mother to these strangers was a risk she was not willing to take.
Gu Xijue and Gu Xiaonuan stood together, hands tightly clasped; this scene gave him a maddeningly familiar feeling!
It was the same when he went to pick up Shen Biran for hospital transfer this morning.
Their eyes met, and emotions blended—emotions deep and invisible to outsiders.
Siblings?
Really?
Si Yuchen sneered—he had his doubts about what Gu Xijue was really thinking!
Looking at Gu Qingyuan, who was meek and retreating, and Zhao Ying, vicious and self-serving, it was a surprise that their son turned out to be so well-presented and respectable.
He remained silent, and the atmosphere around him seized up instantly.
Li Du was left wondering whether to proceed with cooking the meal or not.
His water-colored thin lips suddenly curved into a bewitching, enchanting smile.
He lowered his gaze, his eyes a piercing cold, “Li, did you not understand what I just said?”
“Understood, understood.
I will get right on it!”
Li Du bolted out as if struck by lightning—Mr.
Si was angry indeed!
Gu Xiaonuan clung to her brother, seemingly oblivious to his rage, “Brother, let’s go.”
She looked down, heading towards the door.
After a few steps, her shoulder suddenly felt heavy.
A brawny left arm hooked around her neck.
She opened her mouth to curse, but instead found herself caught in his ice-cold, brown eyes.
“Gu Xiaonuan, did I give you permission to leave?!”
“Brother!”
Everything changed in a flash.
She noticed her brother’s attempt to shake off Si Yuchen’s grip and pull her away, but Si Yuchen beat him to the punch.
With a deft block and a sharp elbow strike, her brother’s chest caved in, and he was sent flying into a wall two meters away, tumbling down to the ground afterward.