The orphanage director smiled, "You, just focus on living your life well. We old folks are nothing you need to worry about."
She understood in her heart that Ji Yu would certainly keep these matters in mind going forward.
Ji Yu didn’t say anything else and quietly helped Ji Yuanzhou escort the orphanage director back to the orphanage.
In her heart, she felt quite sentimental about it.
"Not planning to go home today?" Ji Yuanzhou was concerned about Ji Yu’s state, but seeing her demeanor, he didn’t press further, worrying it might affect her mood.
"Brother, don’t worry about me. I’m doing much better." She knew that many people had been concerned about her during this time.
Now, there’s nothing to dwell on or grieve over. The matter with Grandma has passed, and those of them still alive should strive to live happily.
When her gaze landed on the person next to her, her eyes regained a hint of warmth.
Ji Yuanzhou sighed helplessly, "You never stop worrying me, girl. Since there’s nothing else, hurry home."
This time, Ji Yu didn’t refuse.
She couldn’t help but start pondering the days ahead, especially regarding Gu Qixiao.
But that man seemed to have an unshakable persistence. Despite the way Ji Yu had confronted him, he still insisted on sending her flowers.
"Sister Yu, this President Gu is really stubborn, sending you flowers every single day without fail."
Everyone thought this pursuit was quite unusual.
Unfortunately, Ji Yu wasn’t interested in this kind of courtship.
"Just send the flowers back outright—it’ll save him from wasting money on them."
"Even if you refuse, I’ll still send them." Gu Qixiao, at some point, was already standing at the doorway.
The surrounding people tactfully dispersed, wanting to observe where the two of them might end up.
Ji Yu rubbed her forehead in exasperation, feeling helpless about this situation. "Why are you here again?"
This kind of pursuit tactic—elementary schoolers wouldn’t even use it. Yet Gu Qixiao still persisted.
However, Gu Qixiao was very earnest about it, "You don’t have to like the flowers I send; you can throw them away. But even if you refuse delivery, I’ll continue sending them."
He had all the patience in the world to outlast Ji Yu.
Ji Yu, feeling completely helpless, didn’t even know how to deal with this matter.
Hadn’t he seemed skeptical before? How did he suddenly fall for her?
"The way you like me—I dare not accept. I already told you that I admire people who are loyal in love. But you don’t seem to fit that criteria."
She looked at Gu Qixiao, her eyes filled with resignation.
However, Gu Qixiao was unwavering. He grabbed Ji Yu’s hand and started leading her outside, "I’ll take you somewhere."
Ji Yu tried to pull her hand away, but the disparity in strength between them made it impossible. Even if she didn’t want to go with him, it wasn’t an option.
"Where are you taking me?"
Seeing the look in Ji Yu’s eyes, as if she were about to be sold off, Gu Qixiao couldn’t help but laugh, "Don’t worry, I just want to take you out for a meal and have a proper talk about us."
If he wanted to pursue Ji Yu, he couldn’t afford to let her misunderstand him.
He also wanted to clarify why Ji Yu perceived him as someone unfaithful.
"Such a big fuss, just to take me out for a meal?" She really wanted to question Gu Qixiao’s sanity, but seeing his serious demeanor, she found it hard to say it aloud.
"Why not take you out for a meal? Every time I’ve asked, you’ve declined. This time, you can’t refuse again, can you?"
He had already thought everything through, determined not to give Ji Yu a chance to escape.
"It hasn’t been that many times." In Ji Yu’s memory, it seemed like only a couple of occasions had clashed with other matters. Besides, what do they even have to talk about?
Ji Yu didn’t think there was any misunderstanding between them.
She was highly skeptical about this matter.
When they arrived at the restaurant, Gu Qixiao led her into a private room specifically. Seeing the arrangement that gave off a "lamb to the slaughter" vibe, Ji Yu became even more suspicious. Could it be that he wouldn’t let her leave if his confession didn’t work?
"Why are you so scared of me?" He looked at her with resignation, stepping closer and pulling Ji Yu beside him.
"I’m not afraid of you; I’m worried you might lose your mind. This distance feels just right."
She stuck to her perspective.
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"What is it, you don’t like being close to me?" He kept closing in on Ji Yu, trying to discern her thoughts.
Ji Yu’s expression faltered, "I barely know you—why would I suddenly feel comfortable being close to you?"
Gu Qixiao didn’t mind at all. Sitting earnestly across from her, he said, "In that case, I’ll gladly introduce myself again: I’m Gu Qixiao, President of the Gu family, and your admirer."
At this point, his face flushed slightly, faintly tinged with embarrassment.
Ji Yu found his actions amusing but thought better of laughing. If she did, she’d likely be detained here.
"And then? What do you want to say? Surely not that I should accept you? Just because you’re pursuing me doesn’t mean I’ll agree. Moreover, the things you’ve done before left no good impression—why persist?"
She had already made her stance clear.
Hoping he would understand what that meant.
Especially considering his messy entanglement with Song Xuan.
Ji Yu, who had almost been swayed, suddenly came to her senses, nearly forgetting about that issue.
"Why? Because you think I’m what—a flirt?"
He had never understood this accusation, especially the "little lovers" Ji Yu had mentioned before—it stuck with him.
"I have no idea where you got that impression, but I’m absolutely not an unfaithful person. This is the first time I’ve ever actively pursued someone."
Ji Yu frowned, "Then what about Miss Song? The time and energy you’ve spent on her weren’t negligible. Are you telling me there’s no connection between the two of you? Anyone would find that hard to believe."
These things depended on how much time and effort he invested—since that’s the case, why claim there weren’t feelings involved?
"I don’t understand why you’d misunderstand my relationship with Song Xuan, but I’ve always viewed her as a younger sister."
"Please spare me the classic lines of a player." Ji Yu’s blunt response signaled her instinct to distance herself from trouble.
"Everyone’s your younger sister—why do you have so many younger sisters? To be honest, I think you and her make a great pair. Her feelings for you are so apparent even a blind person could sense them. Why not accept her?"
This "beloved younger sister" was better left for him to enjoy privately.
Anyone who ends up with Gu Qixiao in the future would likely face endless headaches—after all, who wouldn’t be wary of such sisters?
Gu Qixiao’s brows furrowed tightly, "I’m not joking—she truly is my younger sister. The situation is complicated, and I can’t explain it all at once, but it’s definitely not what you think."
The past incidents were matters Gu Qixiao hadn’t revisited in a long time, and now he was unwilling to delve further. He only wanted to clear up the misunderstanding.