Instead, she encouraged him to rise early for exercise every day, which was good for his health.
But today, Gu Qiaoqiao didn’t plan to take Gu Zishu out.
Because she had other matters to deal with.
Quite bothersome ones.
Then she learnt from Gu Qianqian.
After such a long time, Gu Zishu hadn’t written a single word of his winter vacation homework.
How could this be acceptable?
The Little New Year was fast approaching.
Once Little New Year arrived, the Spring Festival wasn’t far behind...
During the New Year, she couldn’t demand him to study as usual, for it was certainly a time for eating, drinking, and merrymaking.
Then, once the New Year passed and after the Lantern Festival, there weren’t many days left before the new term began.
So this time, Gu Qiaoqiao didn’t indulge her brother but instead sternly required him to catch up with his winter vacation homework at a normal pace.
Otherwise, she wouldn’t take him anywhere from now on.
Zishu originally felt a bit defiant, but seeing that his sister was really angry, he quickly became obedient and started doing his homework at home.
The car Gu Qiaoqiao sat in left the alley as usual.
Just as the driver was about to turn a corner, the car suddenly stopped.
Because someone had abruptly appeared in front of them, blocking the way.
The person who stopped the car turned out to be Gu Jiansheng.
These past few days, Gu Qiaoqiao had almost forgotten about this person.
After the driver urgently braked,
he recognized that it was the Old Patriarch’s former grandson.
He glanced at the Young Master sitting behind in the car...
Gu Qiaoqiao spoke in a calm voice, "I’ll go down and see what’s going on."
At this moment, Gu Jiansheng, although still decently dressed, looked down and out, as well as emaciated.
Gu Qiaoqiao didn’t know what he was up to,
but it was clear he was here for her.
Gu Qiaoqiao opened the car door and stepped out.
Gu Jiansheng’s eyes flickered with a complex gleam when he saw Gu Qiaoqiao alight,
and his hand at his side clenched, seeming somewhat nervous.
Unsure of how to begin.
Gu Qiaoqiao asked, "Is there something you need from me?"
The bitter wind was bone-chilling.
Certainly not a place for a conversation.
After a moment of hesitation, Gu Jiansheng spoke up quickly, "Can we find a place? I have a few words to say to you."
Gu Qiaoqiao originally didn’t want to go with him.
Because she had already guessed Gu Jiansheng’s purpose for seeking her out.
It was definitely about Ning Wanru or Gu Cheng’s matter.
Gu Qiaoqiao was aware.
Gu Cheng was still paralyzed in bed.
Ning Wanru had it the worst.
It seemed that Gu Qingfeng and Li Fen had reached some kind of agreement.
Therefore, Ning Wanru was left hanging on to her last breath.
However, what status and qualification did Gu Jiansheng have to seek her out?
Gu Qiaoqiao’s gaze shifted slightly before she nodded, "Alright, let’s find a place to talk."
Gu Qiaoqiao asked Gu Jiansheng to get in the car with her.
Gu Jiansheng was initially hesitant.
But thinking of the reason for his visit today, he gritted his teeth and followed Gu Qiaoqiao into the car.
The driver, who knew him, encountered great embarrassment upon seeing him again.
Once upon a time, he was high and mighty, but now, he was less than dirt on the ground.
Gu Jiansheng hung his head in silence.
The driver drove to a nearby teahouse and stopped at the entrance.
Gu Qiaoqiao and Gu Jiansheng sat together in the teahouse.
The waiter served two cups of steaming, fragrant green tea to both of them.
In a low voice, Gu Qiaoqiao asked, "What did you want to talk to me about?"
Since it was morning, the teahouse had just opened.
It was very quiet here.
The teahouse was meant to be like that.
So, in the silence of the tranquil setting, Gu Jiansheng at this moment felt his heartbeat so loud it seemed it would burst his eardrums.