Chapter 123 Old Man

The Shen family's old house.

Gu Zhiyuan walked in carrying bags and walked through the Chinese-style courtyard. Before she even entered the living room, she smiled and said, "Auntie, I'm here to wish you a happy new year!"

A cute and energetic female voice came into the living room, and Shen Xubai, who was still discussing the company project with Shen Zhongting, was stunned.

Wen Xianyun stood up from the sofa and greeted him with a smile: "Zhi Yuan is here."

"Happy New Year, aunt and uncle!" Gu Zhiyuan greeted politely while handing the gift box to Mrs. Wang.

"You kid, why are you bringing so many things?" Wen Xianyun smiled and stretched out his hand to her, "Come and sit down."

"Sister Wang, go make some juice for Zhiyuan and wash some of the strawberries I just picked."

"Thank you, auntie." Gu Zhiyuan thanked her sweetly, her eyes falling on Shen Xubai beside her, her eyes sparkling and curved into a crescent, "Mr. Shen is here too."

Shen Xubai nodded slightly, polite but distant: "Miss Gu."

Gu Zhiyuan pursed his lips, still as ruthless as ever.

Wen Xianyun pulled her to sit on the sofa and exchanged pleasantries: "Are your parents in good health? There are so many people coming to your house during the New Year, so they must be very busy."

"Fortunately, my dad doesn't allow anyone else to visit during the New Year except relatives. My mom also said she'd like to invite you to go shopping and have tea some other day."

"That's great." Wen Xianyun patted her hand. "Please sit down for a while. I'll go to the kitchen and ask them to add two more dishes. We'll have lunch here."

Gu Zhiyuan's eyebrows curved: "Okay, thank you for troubling my aunt, then I won't be polite."

"Why are you being so polite when you're home?" Wen Xianyun stood up and looked at Shen Xubai who was standing beside him. "You go talk to Zhiyuan. Old Shen, go help in the kitchen."

She winked at Shen Zhongting, who had no choice but to get up and follow her to the kitchen.

After the two left, only Gu Zhiyuan and Shen Xubai were left in the living room.

Gu Zhiyuan sat on the sofa, leaning forward slightly, with her elbows on her knees and her chin supported, looking at Shen Xubai who was sitting by the window, and said with a smile: "Mr. Shen, are you going to talk to me from such a distance?"

Because at home, Shen Xubai only wore a gray cashmere sweater. The light color neutralized his coldness, and his handsome profile seemed to soften a little.

However, he still spoke seriously.

"If Miss Gu is bored, you can turn on the TV and watch some."

Gu Zhiyuan tilted her head, staring at him with her big, watery eyes without blinking: "But I don't want to watch TV, I just want to chat with you."

Shen Xubai's expression remained unchanged, with a faint smile on his lips, but his words of rejection were also ruthless: "I am much older than Miss Gu, I am afraid we have nothing in common."

Gu Zhiyuan: You're still so cold! You always use age as an excuse.

She curled her lips, her eyes clear: "It doesn't matter, I just want to understand the old man's thoughts, so that I can know how to deal with my dad when I go home."

As soon as the word "old man" came out, the corners of Shen Xubai's mouth twitched uncontrollably.

It was the first time he heard someone use these three words to describe him.

He looked up at the energetic girl in front of him, his eyes calm and indifferent: "I'm afraid I can't give you any good advice."

Looking at his cold and distant look, Gu Zhiyuan couldn't help but think of the day of the blind date. It was drizzling, and she walked into the coffee shop holding an umbrella, and saw Shen Xubai sitting at the table.

He was wearing a black coat and sitting upright at the table. His dignified and calm temperament made her spot him in the crowd at a glance.

That face was handsome and elegant, and his dark eyes seemed gentle when looking at people, but there was a sense of coldness in them.

He asked her politely what she wanted to drink and asked the waiter to bring her a cup of hot water to warm her hands.

She held the cup, the hot water warming her fingers through the cup wall. She was about to introduce herself when she heard the man's clear voice:

"Ms. Gu, we both should understand each other's situation, so I'll just be frank."

"I have no plans to fall in love at the moment, and I only agreed to this date out of respect for Miss Gu's father."

"Miss Gu is still young. She can find someone of the same age to enjoy the pleasure of love. There is no need to waste her time on me."

"If Miss Gu has trouble explaining herself after this blind date, she can just put the blame on me."

He stood up, a hint of apology in his deep black eyes: "I have a meeting later, so I'll leave first. I've already paid the bill, Miss Gu, please do as you please."

After saying that, he strode away without any reluctance.

Looking at his cold and ruthless back, Gu Zhiyuan ordered two cakes in a fit of rage, and almost popped the cream into foam before she felt a little better.

She had prepared many things to say but hadn't said them yet.

He didn't even give her a chance to speak.

hateful!

Just go, Gu Zhiyuan has a good attitude. At least he now knows her and remembers what she looks like.

She slowly enjoyed her afternoon tea, picked up the coffee in front of her and took a sip.

She didn't believe that she couldn't pursue the man that Gu Zhiyuan liked.

Thinking back, Gu Zhiyuan looked at Shen Xubai, and suddenly felt like playing a prank. He smiled and asked, "Then I'll be frank with you."

Shen Xubai: "Please do as you wish."

Gu Zhiyuan looked at him with a keen eye and asked sincerely, "What kind of girls does Mr. Chen like? If he doesn't like younger girls, then what about older girls?"

Chen Xu Bai Qingjun looked at the little girl in front of her, and the cunning and teasing in her eyes were clearly visible.

He was too lazy to argue with a little kid, so he opened his lips slightly and said, "I haven't thought about this issue."

Gu Zhiyuan: Hmm? Does she still have a chance?

So it’s not that the younger ones don’t like it, but the older ones don’t like it either?

"Is that so? Then..." Gu Zhiyuan paused and asked tentatively, "Mr. Shen has never been in a relationship at such an old age. He doesn't like men, does he?"

The more you talk, the more outrageous it gets.

Shen Xubai didn't know whether he didn't quite understand the thinking of girls of this age, or whether Gu Zhiyuan's thinking was just so unconventional.

Meeting her moist and inquisitive eyes, he felt a little uncomfortable and said expressionlessly, "My sexual orientation is female."

He had never been in contact with any girls, especially those so young. Because of the friendship between the Gu and Chen families, he was more patient with Gu Zhiyuan.

However, he didn't like such troubles, and it wasn't good for two single men and women to be alone together for a long time.

Ms. Wen’s matchmaking is too obvious.

Shen Xubai called Wang Sao over: "I have something else to do, so I won't be home for lunch. Please treat Miss Gu well."

After saying that, Shen Xubai nodded at her and turned to leave.

When he heard the sound of a car engine starting in the yard, a hint of loss flashed across Gu Zhiyuan's eyes.

Wen Xianyun hurried out after knowing that Shen Xubai was leaving, but Shen Xubai had already left.

She looked at Gu Zhiyuan and said apologetically, "Zhiyuan, something happened at Xubai Company. Don't mind. Auntie will make you something delicious."

Gu Zhiyuan took a deep breath of the fragrance in the air and regained his vitality: "It's okay, I can smell the fragrance. I'm going to eat two big bowls of rice at noon!"

She comforted herself that it was okay if the person ran away, and she would focus on his family first.

She just didn't believe she couldn't take him down.