Chapter 110 You've Always Been My Favorite

In the middle of the night, Shen Zhen suddenly developed a fever. Her whole body was burning hot, and she became delirious. She whimpered and snuggled into Gu Yushu's arms, whimpering in a hoarse voice, "Ashu, I feel unwell."

Gu Yushu hugged her, reached out and touched Shen Zhen's forehead. The temperature was alarming. He wanted to put her down and call the family doctor.

But as soon as Gu Yushu gently removed Shen Zhen's hand from her waist, Shen Zhen clung to her again, whimpering pitifully, "Ashu, don't leave me...it's cold..."

Shen Zhen's face was flushed red, her hands still tightly clutching Gu Yushu's clothes. Her grandmother's death had been a huge blow to her; she had stayed up for several nights in a row, pushing her body and mind to their limits. Since becoming ill, Shen Zhen had become unusually clingy, all her grievances and anxieties weighing on her heart, making it impossible for her to let go of Gu Yushu.

Having no other option, Gu Yushu had to call the family doctor to come up.

When the family doctor arrived, he was stunned by the scene before him. The usually aloof and dignified CEO Gu was gently coaxing the girl in his arms, his eyes tender and his movements gentle, as if he were holding the most precious treasure in the world.

The family doctor lowered his eyes, not daring to look too closely. He took Shen Zhen's temperature, gave her fever-reducing medication, and instructed Gu Yushu to keep a close eye on Shen Zhen's condition that night and call him immediately if there were any problems. She probably caught a chill during the day and was under constant stress, which is why she couldn't take it and collapsed. It shouldn't be a serious problem.

After taking her medicine, Shen Zhen's mind was still foggy. She rambled on and on about her childhood to Gu Yushu, "When I was little, I had endless chores to do. Only when I came to my grandma's house did I feel like a child again. Grandma would secretly save the best food for me and secretly slip me money. Back then, no one favored me except my grandma..."

A pang of heartache flashed in Gu Yushu's eyes. He stroked Shen Zhen's back even more gently, and as he listened to Shen Zhen's increasingly soft voice, he whispered in response, "Silly girl, you've always been my favorite. Don't get stuck in your emotions for too long, it will break my heart."

That night, Gu Yushu held Shen Zhen in his arms, touching her forehead from time to time, until dawn when he was sure she no longer had a fever before he finally dozed off for a while.

When Shen Zhen woke up in the morning, she found herself completely entangled with Gu Yushu. A blush flashed across her face, and she moved her body slightly.

Gu Yushu woke up immediately upon feeling the movement of the person in his arms. He held Shen Zhen's restless head and leaned down to press his lips against hers. The coolness of her lips made Shen Zhen close her eyes comfortably.

Seeing that Yu Shu didn't let go of her, Chen Zhen's heart raced, her ears burned, and she stammered, "Yu Shu, what...what are you doing?" Grandma had just left, she...she couldn't...

Gu Yushu pressed her hand against it seriously, then said with a half-smile, "What? Last night, someone was holding me tightly, crying and saying I was the person she loved most and couldn't live without me. You've already forgotten about it this morning?"

Shen Zhen turned her head away awkwardly and muttered softly, "No way! I'm delirious from the fever..."

Gu Yushu stopped teasing her, pulled her into his arms, and comforted her, "I haven't touched you for a while because I wanted to check if you had a fever. I was so scared last night. Once things are done here, come back to City A with me, rest at home for a while, and after you've recovered, I'll take you out for a walk, okay?"

Shen Zhen was moved, her nose tingled, and she hugged her tightly, "Okay, I'll listen to you."

How fortunate she is to have her beloved by her side. She should be happy; perhaps her grandmother wished the same for her.

Before long, Shen Zhen drifted off to sleep again.

Gu Yushu got up quietly and instructed Zhang Ma to make a light breakfast, since Shen Zhen had a fever last night and probably wouldn't have much of an appetite this morning.

Tuantuan listened from the side, her little face scrunched up, snuggling into Shen Wan's arms, and said pitifully, "Madam is missing, and Mommy is sick. Tuantuan is a little scared."

Gu Yushu beckoned to Tuan Tuan and said in a deep voice, "Shen Jiayu, come here!"

Tuantuan broke free from Chen Wan's arm, ran excitedly to Gu Yushu's side with her short legs, and clung to Yushu.

Shen Wan looked at her empty hands, a hint of loneliness flashing in her eyes. Tuantuan seemed to really like and admire Gu Yushu, even more so than her own mother.

Chu Chu, who had been observing coldly, felt a pang of sadness when she saw the forlorn look in Shen Wan's eyes. Anyone who didn't know better would think she was secretly in love with Gu Yushu. What? Did everyone Chu Chu set her sights on have to like Gu Yushu back?

Chu Chu clicked her tongue, grabbed Chen Wan's arm and pulled her into the outer room, saying in an unfriendly tone, "Come on, let's see if you've packed your things. We're going back today."

Shen Wan didn't understand why this person suddenly got so angry. She had just been a little jealous of Gu Yushu. Tuantuan liked her so much, was so close to her, and wanted to be as amazing as her. Even she, her own mother, couldn't compare…

Gu Yushu was completely unaware of what the two people next to her were thinking. She grabbed Tuantuan's little body and led her to sit at the table. While feeding her, she patiently coaxed her, "Tuantuan, Madam has gone to a very far place. You have to be even nicer to Zhen Mama in the future, okay?"

Tuantuan obediently hugged Gu Yushu's neck, her eyes sparkling as she said, "Mommy, Tuantuan knows, Tuantuan will protect you with you."

Gu Yushu gently rubbed the little dumpling in her arms and said with satisfaction, "Yes, don't let her be sad, listen to her."

Tuantuan ate her breakfast, her cheeks bulging, nodding repeatedly. She would. She would protect girls like her mother.

The two were sitting when a commotion erupted outside. Chen Lin shouted in her loud voice, "Zhang Hua's mother's here to see her precious grandson! Shen Zhen, hand over the child!"

Gu Yushu frowned slightly. Was this ever going to end? Was she going to keep making a scene until she was completely shut up?

Gu Yushu put Tuantuan down, opened the door with a cold face, his dark eyes devoid of warmth, and glanced indifferently at the person at the door.

"Have you made enough of a scene?"

Gu Yushu's voice was steady and emotionless as he stared intently at Chen Lin, "Zhenzhen is sleeping. I don't have her good temper. If you make any more noise, you'll all be kicked out today!"

Only then did Chen Lin notice that a group of people dressed in black had gathered outside the courtyard. They were all tall and burly, staring at them with displeasure.

Under pressure from Gu Yushu, Zhang Hua's mother was the first to leave. "I have things to do at home, you guys chat! I, the outsider, will go back first!" Zhang Hua's mother cursed Chen Lin in her heart and slunk away. Anyway, she's just a granddaughter, their family doesn't care about her at all. Today, all they did was for Shen's family to make a scene and get a sum of money.

Seeing that Zhang Hua's mother was running away faster than anyone else, Chen Lin anxiously called out, "Auntie, don't go! Don't go!"

"Get out!" Gu Yushu slammed the door shut without looking back. It seemed he really had to teach her a lesson!