"I’m willing, you don’t have to pay for my willingness, besides, I am a man, even if I get burned, it’s not a big deal." His focused gaze deepened with affection, "But you are different, you are flawless, I won’t allow even a slight scar on you."
Gu Qili was moved, yet she didn’t know what to say. She could feel Chen Yishu’s sincerity, but she was really powerless to respond to him now, especially since she was already married, even if it was just a marriage in name only.
She felt that they were no longer compatible. He was so kind, bright, and handsome, he deserved someone better.
Just as Gu Qili was about to withdraw her hand, a feeble voice was carried over, trembling as if it was about to shatter.
Her hand immediately left that warm palm, and in her haste, she accidentally spilled the glass of water, splashing Chen Yishu. He instinctively dodged backward and inadvertently strained his wound, crying out in pain, prompting Gu Qili to hurriedly lean over to support him.
All these actions were almost reflexive, but to Hu Jiaojiao, who was standing outside the door, it appeared as an intimate exchange, flirting and teasing between the two.
She lowered her eyes to hide the black tint of jealousy, and when she raised her head again, she had resumed a pitiful demeanour.
"Brother Yishu, Qiqi."
At that moment, hearing her voice, Gu Qili felt no joy as before; she didn’t even want to turn her head to look at her face, which must be filled with grievances. The source of this content ɪs novel fire.net
Perhaps this was all a misunderstanding, but right now, she just wanted to cool off for a few days and then reevaluate their relationship.
Chen Yishu’s expression instantly turned cold, and he said bluntly, "Why are you here?"
Hu Jiaojiao suppressed the irritation in her heart, wondering why he had been so gentle and soft when talking to Gu Qili just before, but turned cold as ice the moment he saw her.
"Brother Yishu, it wasn’t on purpose, I really didn’t see the waiter." Hu Jiaojiao spoke as she started to cry, looking pitifully beautiful, she then reached to grab Gu Qili’s sleeve, "Qiqi, you have to believe me."
Hearing her cry, Gu Qili felt as if her throat was choked, unable to breathe, and she hurriedly got up: "You talk, I’ll step out."
What they discussed, she didn’t know, but as she walked far away, she could still hear Hu Jiaojiao’s sobbing, guessing no man could resist a beautiful girl crying in front of him.
When Gu Qili returned, Hu Jiaojiao had already left, and Chen Yishu did not mention the incident again; his expression had softened a lot. He must have forgiven her.
Over the next few days, Gu Qili always cared for Chen Yishu in the hospital, returning to school by car in the evening, with the caretaker hired by the Aunt from Chen Family handling the care. The Aunt from Chen Family met her several times, seeing her diligent and compassionate, and her impression of Gu Qili improved more and more, even having someone bring two meals during the day, one for Chen Yishu and one for her.
During this time, Chen Yishu’s father, Chen Jiehui, and mother, Yi Yun, also visited a few times. Probably hearing the good words of the Aunt from Chen Family, and seeing their son’s fondness for her, they were particularly kind to Gu Qili, looking at her as if she was the future daughter-in-law, which made Gu Qili somewhat embarrassed.
One day, Chen Jiehui and Yi Yun came to the hospital after work to see Chen Yishu while Gu Qili was at the cashier completing the discharge procedures for him. When all the paperwork was done, she took a stack of documents back to the ward, and before she even entered, she heard quarreling inside. Soon after, Chen Jiehui stormed out, his face pale with anger, followed closely by Yi Yun who was continuously trying to comfort him.
"Uncle, Auntie," Gu Qili hurried up to them, not knowing why they were so angry.
Suddenly, Chen Jiehui stopped in his tracks, turned to the approaching Gu Qili, and slapped her across the face.