Chapter 57 My legs are numb.

Hearing these touching words of love, Gu Sui's breathing became erratic again. The little girl's hand, which was cupping her face, covered half of her ear, shrouding the words in a hazy mist, making her even more agitated.

Sensing the emotions of the person beneath her, Shang Shu's mind raced with another mischievous idea. She extended a finger and traced a light, almost imperceptible circle between Gu Sui's collarbone: "What should I do? I'm so jealous of your computer..."

"Why?" Gu Sui asked, his breath ragged, as he reached out and grabbed the girl's waist.

Shang Shu's voice was sweet and gentle as her fingers slowly slid down: "Because it allows me to keep seeing you wearing glasses, and you look so good in glasses..."

"Okay...what?" Gu Sui listened to the girl's alluring voice and felt the restless fingertips on his chest. He began to lose control, and his palm gradually moved down, waiting for the next exciting moment.

Unexpectedly, Shang Shu did not answer. Instead, she rolled off the person and sat up on the sofa.

“Ah Shu…you…” Gu Sui looked at the faint wicked smile on the little girl’s face and closed his eyes with some impatience.

"My legs are numb," Shang Shu said sweetly, blinking her innocent eyes, her tongue brushing against her back teeth as she rubbed her legs.

She loved seeing Gu Sui's irresistible expression; she had never seen him like this before. Who would have thought that the aloof and ascetic Dr. Gu would now need to close his eyes and meditate to relieve his desires? It was truly quite amusing.

Fairy.

Gu Sui thought to herself, "How come my little girl is becoming more and more naughty?"

Having finally calmed himself down, Gu Sui reached out and gently pulled Shang Shu's ankle closer to him, then softly massaged her calf.

Now it was Shang Shu's turn to be at a loss.

"What... are you doing..." My calf was being kneaded by fingertips, warm and itchy.

Gu Sui looked up at the person and asked, "Didn't you say your legs were numb?"

Shang Shu was stunned. She had made up a reason just to torment him, but this person was taking it so seriously…

She's so cute, I want to kiss her again.

Shang Shu pulled her legs back, changed her posture, and obediently leaned back into his arms, tilting her head up as she asked, "Gu Sui, why...do you spoil me so much?"

Gu Sui lowered his eyes, looked at the little girl in his arms, and smiled faintly, "Is that not allowed?"

"I couldn't ask for more." Shang Shu was amused, feeling as sweet as if honey was being poured into a jar, almost overflowing.

After lingering for a while, Shang Shu realized she hadn't replied to Lin Lang's message. She picked up her phone, pondered the chat history for a moment, and then turned to Gu Sui, asking, "Should we invite Lin Lang to have dinner together?"

Gu Sui touched the back of his hand, thinking of his less-than-pleasant conversation with Lin Lang not long ago, and hesitated: "It's up to you."

Shang Shu noticed that the other person was in a low mood. It suddenly occurred to her that Gu Sui didn't seem to know that everything that had happened before was just something Lin Lang made up. So she reached out and hooked her arm around Gu Sui's neck and asked, "What did Lin Lang say to you before?"

"Be careful not to drop your phone." Gu Sui pointed to Shang Shu's phone, which was placed on the edge of the sofa, changing the subject because she still felt a pang of heartache when she thought about those things. She turned her face away and didn't answer.

Shang Shu tossed the phone to a safe spot, gently turned the other person's face towards her, and said softly, "You just promised you wouldn't hide anything from me, what, you're already going back on your word?"

"No," Gu Sui replied sullenly. "It just means you have to return the yacht to me, and... about the blind date."

After speaking, she lowered her eyes and remained silent for a while.

"Why do you look so aggrieved and sad?" Shang Shu gently pinched Gu Sui's chin, lifting his head slightly so that it was level with her own.

"Yes." Gu Sui nodded in acknowledgment. She was indeed heartbroken, devastated. She gazed into Shang Shu's bright eyes and saw her own reflection in them.

Seeing Gu Sui acting in a way that was both coquettish and not coquettish, Shang Shu felt both sorry for her and curious. She even had a feeling that the moon in the sky was lonely just for her. She stopped being mysterious, sniffed, and pecked Gu Sui's lips again: "I'm not sad anymore, it was all fake."

Thinking about how many times we've kissed since yesterday, I wonder if Gu Sui will catch my scent.

Gu Sui raised his eyes in confusion, his superb comprehension skills failing him at this moment.

"I didn't ask to return your yacht, and there was no blind date involved. I had a high fever the other day and was almost delirious. I didn't have the energy for any of this. It was all made up by Lin Lang to provoke you and make us reconcile." Shang Shu smiled and patiently explained.

Gu Sui then realized what was happening, but was still somewhat puzzled, and asked, "Then why did Shang Wei hit you before..."

Hearing this name, Shang Shu felt a little annoyed, and unconsciously thought of another mission. However, she hid it well and did not show her thoughts on her face: "That time... it was indeed because of this, but didn't I already exchange my freedom for a slap?"

She smiled, wanting to let the matter pass by lightly. Although she wasn't sure if Shang Jia considered her a free agent, at least after this incident, Shang Wei hadn't bothered her for a while. Perhaps Shang Jia had shifted his focus to the Shang Zhiyi sisters, but she didn't care about that. The only thing she was certain of was that she would never allow herself to repeat He Landai's mistakes. As long as she didn't want to, Shang Jia couldn't presume to control her life.

"Ah Shu..." Gu Sui gently stroked the little girl's cheek with a touch of tenderness, "You've worked so hard."

Seeing that the man was frowning again, Shang Shu shook her head: "Let's not talk about these unhappy things." As she spoke, she reached out to smooth his brow and changed the subject, "So, are you going to agree to attend as a family member or not?"

Hearing the word "family member," Gu Sui felt a sweet warmth in her heart. She moved her fingers and gently stroked Shang Shu's cheek twice: "Okay, I'll do whatever you say."

Upon hearing the agreement, Shang Shu excitedly grabbed her phone and set a time with Lin Lang.

*

Inside the Macau Cultural Centre.

Lin Lang put away her phone and glanced silently at Gu Xiangyi beside her. Seeing that Gu Xiangyi was still intently watching the performance on stage, she had no choice but to turn back and wait for the intermission.

Today was the day she and Gu Xiangyi came to listen to a symphony together, and she had bought the tickets to cater to his tastes and invited others to enjoy it together.

The Macau City Orchestra is the most representative professional symphony orchestra in Macau. Currently, during their music season, they have invited world-class harpists and are on a classical symphony tour.

Lin Lang herself considers herself a semi-artist. After getting to know Gu Xiangyi, she began to pay attention to information related to the harp. After learning about this performance, she had tickets reserved for her in advance. She even did some research and chose a spot about one-third of the way back on the central axis of the main hall, which is said to be the "golden listening area". After watching Gu Xiangyi's performance a few days ago, she extended an invitation, which led to today's symphony concert.

Since Lin Lang and Gu Xiangyi had a heart-to-heart talk, their relationship has become somewhat delicate. To be precise, Lin Lang's feelings for the child have changed in a way that even she herself was caught off guard.

Even more outrageous, one day she suddenly had a brilliant idea and wrote the female protagonist of her new novel as a harpist, who was basically a carbon copy of Gu Xiangyi. Lin Lang had to admire herself for really knowing how to create opportunities. So from that day on, she had many more topics to talk about with Gu Xiangyi.

Of course, she calls these things "seeking professional knowledge" to avoid making a fool of herself if she writes them down, but she knows perfectly well that as long as they are not too outrageous, no one will care about these things. They are just excuses she makes for herself.

Gu Xiangyi was happy to share everything she knew with her, and after confessing her feelings to her in Feise, she obediently stopped saying "I like you" all the time. This made Lin Lang feel a little bitter. She didn't know when she started to have some different feelings for the girl in front of her.

As the bell rang, the people in their seats began to move, and only then did Lin Lang begin to speak to them.

Are you free tonight?

"Hmm?" Gu Xiangyi feigned hesitation. "Yes, what's wrong?"

She was a little excited by the sudden "contract renewal," but she felt that her sister didn't like her to be too outspoken, so she had to restrain herself.

Lin Lang cleared his throat: "Um...the two of them have made up and want to treat us to dinner. Do you want to come along?"

Thinking that Gu Xiangyi was also one of Gu Sui's family, and since they would find out sooner or later anyway, he figured no one would mind if he brought her along. That way, at least she wouldn't be all alone watching others being lovey-dovey.

"My aunt?" Gu Xiangyi was a little confused.

"You know perfectly well why. Who else could it be?" Lin Lang held the program and lightly tapped Gu Xiangyi's head.

Gu Xiangyi blushed slightly, rubbed her head, and smiled sweetly, "Okay."

Thinking that the two of them had finally gotten together, Lin Lang breathed a sigh of relief. Although he didn't know if it was his achievement, it must have been of some use. This way, not only would Shang Shu not have to hold him accountable, but she might even have to give him a thank-you gift. Thinking that Gu Xiangyi was still unaware that he had tricked her aunt, Lin Lang breathed another sigh of relief. It seemed there was no need for anyone to know.

With some time before the start of the second half, the two chatted casually.

"Sister, don't you get bored?" Gu Xiangyi tilted her head, looking at Lin Lang who was fanning the flames with the program schedule.

Lin Lang glanced at the man sideways and teased, "It seems like I invited you here. Are you implying that I have no artistic talent and can't appreciate it?"

Gu Xiangyi was already used to Lin Lang's straightforward way of speaking, so she wasn't annoyed. She just smiled foolishly and said, "No, thank you for the invitation, sister. I really like it."

I really like going on a date with my sister.

"That's more like it." Lin Lang suddenly became a little coquettish. She smiled and lowered her head to fiddle with the program.

Looking at the English text above, Lin Lang thought of Gu Xiangyi's schooling. She gazed at the child's long eyelashes and said, "You'll be busy next year, won't you?"

Gu Xiangyi's face stiffened slightly, and her head drooped: "From Christmas until around the Lunar New Year next year, we may need to prepare for the rehearsal."

Seeing that the person looked dejected, Lin Lang chuckled and teased, "Going to school is a good thing, right? Why do some people look like wilted eggplants whenever this is mentioned?"

Gu Xiangyi bit her cheek and didn't answer, feeling annoyed. Her sister didn't seem to care about her at all.

The bells rang again.

Taking advantage of the break before the event started, Lin Lang sent Shang Shu a message: 【Um... I'll bring a family member tonight too.】

However, this family is not the same as that family.