Сhарtеr 20
The mоmеnt his hеаd hit thе wall, Gu Nongxuаn’s surрrise was mоmentarilу rерlасеd by sреесhlessness.
Нe quickly regаinеd his cоmроsurе.
Нow did Хu Nuо knоw about thе оld injury оn his arm?
Even Хu Chuсhu didn’t know about this.
“Оh my gоodnеss, Рresident Gu, аre you аlright!”
Маdаm Xu, who hарреned to bе cоming upstairs, witnеssed evеrything. She lеt out a sharр, рiеrcing shriеk аs she lookеd at Gu Nоngхuan leаning against thе wall, сlutсhing his hеad!
Рleasе don’t die in hеr hоusе!!
She then abruptly turned to glarе аt Xu Nuo: “What is wrong with уоu! I always knеw уou were a jinx—first harming Chuchu, and now causing President Gu to injure his head. Back then, when we kicked you out of the Xu family—”
“Madam.”
Gu Nongxuan straightened up and suddenly spoke.
Madam Xu’s voice instantly softened.
“I… I’ll go call a doctor right away.”
Gu Nongxuan, who usually spoke gently, refused her with unyielding firmness for the first time: “No need.”
He didn’t look at Madam Xu again but instead turned his head toward Xu Nuo beside him: “Let’s go.”
After saying this, he ignored the reactions of those around him and walked straight downstairs, a bruise already forming on his forehead.
Madam Xu observed his reaction, her heart filled with shock and disbelief.
In such a short time, Gu Nongxuan was already protecting her—what kind of seductive tricks had that wretched Xu Nuo used!
She turned sharply to glare at Xu Nuo, already imagining the smug expression on that wretch’s face.
But who would have thought she would be met with a face that clearly said—
‘Holy shit, has Gu Nongxuan’s brain been soaked in piss? He’s not blaming me for this!?’
Two equally astonished faces stared at each other, wide-eyed and bewildered.
Madam Xu: “…”
Gu Nongxuan stared intently at Xu Nuo as she got into the car.
Xu Nuo noticed that his arm hung a bit unnaturally.
[Whoa, that arm is stiffer than you are as a person]
Gu Nongxuan watched her until the car started and drove away. Only then did he speak to Xu Nuo, who was ‘uneasily’ shrinking her neck on the opposite side: “Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever taken a good look at your face.”
[How bold! How dare you gaze upon my heavenly countenance! Your entire clan is in danger—watch your step!]
“I… I… I’m sorry…”
Xu Nuo immediately lowered her head and began apologizing with practiced ease.
Come to think of it, she had learned this trick from Xu Chuchu.
Xu Chuchu’s catchphrase was “It’s okay.”
When someone falsely accused her of stealing: It’s okay.
When someone falsely accused her of cheating: It’s okay.
When someone pushed her and caused her to faint: It’s okay.
But for Xu Nuo:
After falsely accusing Xu Chuchu of stealing and being caught: I’m sorry.
After falsely accusing Xu Chuchu of cheating and being caught: I’m sorry.
After pushing Xu Chuchu and causing her to faint, then being caught: I’m sorry.
After doing something bad, she still had to find ways to make the male leads discover it quickly and punish her. Over the years, the only reason she hadn’t developed a split personality was thanks to her powerful inner monologue skills.
“Have you seen the mask in Chuchu’s room?”
Xu Nuo: ?
[What mask? First you wanted to look at my face, now you’re bringing up a mask—what are you implying?]
[I didn’t steal anything, I’ll have you know]
Gu Nongxuan pinched the bridge of his nose in exasperation, accidentally tugging at his wound and causing him to wince in pain.
It had been many years since he’d been injured—this feeling was truly a long time coming.
Come to think of it, if he only listened to Xu Nuo’s annoying inner voice, she actually bore some resemblance to that person.
Although the mask was with Xu Chuchu, Gu Nongxuan had never once confused Xu Chuchu with that person.
The reason he treated Xu Chuchu well was simply…
Going along with the crowd?After all, only by “admiring” Xu Chuchu, who was beloved by everyone, could the Gu family not force him into a marriage alliance.
“Forget I said anything.”
Seeing her lack of reaction, Gu Nongxuan withdrew his gaze, reverting to his usual disinterested demeanor toward her.
Ten years had passed. That person’s appearance and voice had grown even fainter in his memory. Sometimes, he even wondered if that person had been a figment of his imagination, conjured up by his younger self to escape the pain. Otherwise, how could he have encountered her at his most vulnerable moment?
Watching Gu Nongxuan lost in thought, Xu Nuo quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as he wasn’t staring at her face, it was fine.
Although the original novel didn’t go into detail, it hinted that Xu Nuo had an ordinary face that couldn’t compare to her sister’s at all.
It wasn’t that Xu Nuo lacked confidence in herself, but based on her past life’s experience, her face was anything but “ordinary.” If the male lead saw it, wouldn’t that be Out Of Character?
“Where do you live? I’ll take you home.”
The first to snap out of his reverie was Gu Nongxuan, who was unusually in the mood to offer.
Though curious about how Xu Nuo knew about his old injury, he figured that since she had previously gone to great lengths to seduce him, she must have bought a lot of information about him to understand him better. Perhaps there were details he hadn’t been careful enough to protect, which had leaked out.
[Did the sun rise from your crotch today?]
This, at least, wasn’t Out Of Character, so her expression matched her inner surprise and confusion.
“…Huh? This… this…”
Clearly not actually asking for Xu Nuo’s opinion, Gu Nongxuan calmly instructed the driver to change course, then turned to look out the window. The first thing he saw was a bus stop with a few people standing around, the advertisement on the sign featuring a popular young actor.
Though it wasn’t the same one he had passed by with that person all those years ago, the sight stirred memories, pulling him back into reminiscence.
Their time together had been brief, but it was deeply etched in his mind. Even something as trivial as passing a bus stop together remained vivid in his memory.
[Hahahahahahahaha, this dog’s poop is actually heart-shaped! Is this a declaration of love for Gu Nongxuan? Hahahahahaha]
Gu Nongxuan: “…”
His tender memories were abruptly interrupted. He glanced up and saw a dog squatting right beside their car, having just finished its business.
[Look, Gu Nongxuan, your husband pooped for you!]
Gu Nongxuan: Your husband…
Perhaps because of this, after Xu Nuo arrived home, Gu Nongxuan didn’t say a word and simply had the driver drive away, leaving her no chance to ask whether she’d still get paid for leaving work so early.
“Sis.”
Just as she was wondering whether to text the secretary and ask, she heard a familiar voice calling from behind.
“Xiao You, you’re back early too.”
Seeing her younger brother, Xu Nuo immediately broke into a smile.
Xu You walked over, brushed aside the hair that was in her way, and pressed the back of his hand against her cheek. “You’re a bit cold. Whose car did you ride back in?”
As he said this, a hint of wariness flickered in his eyes.
It wasn’t the same car as yesterday, but it was still expensive.
Xu Nuo patted his shoulder. “Oh, it was my boss’s car. I don’t know what got into him today, but he decided to be kind and drive me home.”
As the car drove farther away, turning a corner, Gu Nongxuan inexplicably glanced back and happened to see a tall, slender figure standing in front of Xu Nuo, reaching out to touch her face.
“Oh…”
So this was the legendary pretty boy. No wonder she was always fixated on the meager salary he paid her—it was all going into this guy’s pocket.
Falling for Xu Nuo? What bizarre taste.”Still just a child after all,” Gu Nongxuan remarked with an air of maturity.
Unlike when he was young.
…
[Host Xu Nuo, please prepare for the crossing…]
Xu Nuo opened her eyes, and a dark figure suddenly lunged at her from the front.
“Sister!!”
A young man carrying a clean, fresh scent held her tightly, calling out to her with a voice full of joy.