Sipping Mrs. Chen’s black chicken soup, Gu Tiantian found it rather tasteless.
Bai Chenyao had disappeared somewhere, and when Gu Tiantian wanted to go out and return home, the beautiful maid informed her she needed Mr.’s permission.
She cursed Bai Chenyao in her heart but remained outwardly composed.
After dinner, she went to the living room; her phone was fully charged.
Upon turning it on, Gu Tiantian saw many missed calls again.
Among them was a number belonging to Grandma.
Gu Tiantian’s eyes lit up, and she hurriedly dialed back.
"Ah, Tian Tian, have you eaten? Was the business trip tiring? When will you come back? Grandma made your favorite pine nut cake!"
Listening to Grandma’s familiar, loving voice, Gu Tiantian’s eyes reddened, and tears trickled down uncontrollably.
Gu Tiantian hastily grabbed a tissue from the coffee table and wiped her eyes, taking a deep breath before she dared to speak again.
"Grandma, I’m doing well; just had dinner, resting now. I might have to start working again soon. Pine nut cake, huh? Just hearing about it makes my mouth water!"
"Little girl! Saving it all for you!"
"Don’t... Grandma... Enjoy it yourself too. I... don’t know when I’ll be able to finish work and return. Don’t let it spoil."
"How could it spoil? If needed, I’ll just freeze it in the fridge!"
Gu Tiantian asked about Grandma’s health, listening to Grandma’s cheerful replies, feeling happy yet sad.
Happy that Grandma’s health was excellent, always cheerful, still a happy old lady.
Sad because... She didn’t know when Bai Chenyao would let her go back.
Only now did she remember Bai Chenyao’s words, that he wanted her for a lifetime!
This lifetime... She would live in the shadows, unable to see the light!
Her nose felt sour again. Gu Tiantian quickly rubbed it to make her voice sound completely normal, even with a hint of excitement.
"Grandma, I won’t talk much, gotta get back to work. Although I’m just a little follower, little followers have their own work too."
"Take care of yourself at home, remember to cover up well at night!"
After hanging up, Gu Tiantian sat on the sofa, staring at her phone lost in thought.
She even forgot to return Zhang Haiyang’s missed calls.
There were eight strange calls from the same number.
Clearly not Bai Chenyao’s, but Gu Tiantian was in a bad mood now and didn’t want to return them.
Mrs. Chen came out after cleaning the dining table, seeing Gu Tiantian sitting alone on the sofa, staring at her phone, eyes red, looking like she had cried.
Thinking about Miss Gu’s status, Mrs. Chen hesitated.
After struggling for a while, Mrs. Chen slowly walked over.
"Miss Gu, if you’re feeling bored, maybe watching TV might help?"
Gu Tiantian was taken aback and looked up at Mrs. Chen.
Upon noticing the tears still in her eyes, Gu Tiantian felt a bit embarrassed.
She quickly wiped them clean with a tissue and managed a smile.
"I understand, Mrs. Chen."
Seeing the forced smile on Gu Tiantian’s face, Mrs. Chen felt uncomfortable.
She had a daughter too, who, if alive, would probably be around Gu Tiantian’s age now.
People, when thinking about their close ones, can’t help but say more.
"Miss Gu, actually... Mr. is a really nice person!"
Gu Tiantian was stunned again, momentarily unable to react.
Seeing this, Mrs. Chen thought Gu Tiantian was angry, suddenly remembered she was just a servant, felt scared, and quickly apologized.
"I’m sorry, Miss Gu, I spoke too much."
"Miss Gu, you watch TV; I’ll go wash the dishes."
[End of the fourth part, dear readers enjoy reading... Whew... The anguish is finally over...]