Chapter 373: Guilt
Translator: _Min_ |
Su Ting and the others had also returned one after the other.
Gu Yin looked at the table full of dishes with delight, clapping her hands in surprise and joyfully exclaimed, “So many dishes, and they smell wonderful!”
Xu Huan smiled and suggested, “Let’s wash our hands and eat.”
After everyone was seated, Zhen Chan felt somewhat embarrassed. “Because of my visit, you’ve prepared so much food. This…”
Xu Huan enthusiastically served Zhen Chan her favorite dishes, reassuring her, “Don’t worry, we’ll finish it all.”
Gu Dai also served Zhen Chan, agreeing with Xu Huan, “That’s right, we’ll finish everything.”
Gu Yin nodded in agreement, adding, “Yes!”
Xu Huan kept serving Zhen Chan her favorite dishes.
Zhen Chan, touched, said, “I didn’t expect that after all these years, you still remember what I like to eat. Unfortunately, I have to return home tomorrow and can’t stay longer with you.”
“Return home?”
Xu Huan, puzzled, asked, “You’ve only been here a few days. Why do you suddenly have to go home? We’ve only just met, and I was hoping to chat with you for days and nights.”
Gu Dai, also surprised by Zhen Chan’s sudden departure, quickly said, “Is there anything uncomfortable about your stay here? Please tell me, I’ll arrange for improvements!”
Zhen Chan shook her head, explaining, “I’m quite accustomed to staying here, but after the earthquake, my house has been rebuilt, and I need to go back to tidy up.”
Gu Dai nodded, understandingly, and offered, “Let me take you back.”
Xu Huan didn’t object and agreed with Gu Dai, “Yes, we’re also worried about you going back alone. Let Daidai take you.”
Zhen Chan smiled, “No need. Another friend’s grandson already offered to take me back when he heard I was leaving, and I’ve already agreed.”
“A friend’s grandson?”
Gu Dai’s eyes slightly lowered, thinking of Song Ling.
The next second, Zhen Chan indeed mentioned “Song Ling.”
Xu Huan felt the name sounded familiar, as if she had heard it somewhere.
Meng Zhi clarified, “Grandma, it’s the other man you met the other day.”
Upon Meng Zhi’s reminder, Xu Huan recalled who it was.
Zhen Chan smiled, “You’ve met him. Speaking of which, I feel that Song Ling quite likes Gu Dai.”
Su Ting stopped eating, instinctively straightened up, and looked at Gu Dai.
Xu Huan, noticing Su Ting’s reaction, helplessly shook her head and continued, “I don’t interfere in the children’s affairs. Whoever Daidai ends up with will depend on who she likes.”
Zhen Chan nodded in agreement, “Indeed, it ultimately depends on whom Daidai likes.”
Gu Dai quickly changed the subject to divert everyone’s attention away from her love life.
At the hospital, Jiang Yue glanced at Song Ling several times. Seeing him lost in thought, her heart grew increasingly irritable.
She always felt that Song Ling was thinking about that wretched Gu Dai.
Jiang Yue coughed lightly and softly said, “Brother Song Ling, don’t be troubled about what happened that night.”
Jiang Yue continued, “Although I now realize the wrongs I’ve done in the past can’t be undone, it’s normal for you to dislike me. I’ve thought about it; I shouldn’t force you to take responsibility for me. Let’s pretend that night never happened, and I don’t want any compensation… I won’t bother you anymore.”
Her words were particularly humble, and her demeanor was very low.
Song Ling, remembering that Jiang Yue had saved him twice and seeing her pitiable state, subconsciously felt reluctant to hurt her.
Jiang Yue, seeing the struggle on Song Ling’s face and sensing his wavering thoughts, slightly smiled.
Her auntie was right; to win a man’s heart, one must lower their pride.
Having understood Song Ling’s character over time, Jiang Yue knew that him not having to repay her for saving his life would actually make him feel guilty.
Song Ling softened his tone, “Don’t overthink. The most important thing is to rest and recover.”
Jiang Yue nodded, then earnestly added, “Brother Song Ling, I’m serious. When I saved you, it wasn’t for repayment. It was simply because I like you and wanted to save you.”
Song Ling’s heart became even more conflicted, nodding to show he understood.
With so much happening lately, he urgently needed some time alone, so he said, “I have something to do tomorrow. If you need anything, the nurses will be here.”
Was he going to see Gu Dai?
Jiang Yue, thinking this, saw a glint of darkness in her eyes and couldn’t help asking, “Brother Song Ling, what do you need to do?”
Song Ling replied, “I’m taking a friend of my grandpa’s back home..”