Seeing Lan Xinqiao's shocked expression, Shen Qing raised an eyebrow, "What's wrong?"

"No, it's okay." Lan Xinqiao drank a glass of water. She thought that Chen Qing went to Gu's house just to have a simple meal, but she didn't expect that things would progress so quickly.

"Ms. Shen, you and Gu Ting have already..."

Shen Qing lifted his eyelids and glanced at her, then hummed softly, "Hmm."

“This…Miss Shen, the Gu family is very deep.” Lan Xinqiao was a little anxious, fearing that Shen Qing would be fooled by the man.

When Shen Qing heard this, he couldn't help laughing, "It's the same as saying that the water in someone's house is not deep."

Lan Xinqiao paused, Miss Chen actually spoke for Gu Ting.

"The Gu family... they're all about the same." Lan Xinqiao thought about it but didn't say anything.

Then, she took out a file from her briefcase and handed it to Shen Qing. "Look, this person was a core member of 417. Ryan sent a message not long ago saying that his whereabouts were found in Country R. However, he left the country very quickly and there is no news yet."

Shen Qing narrowed his eyes, "Did you find out where he went?"

"It seems to be Country Y. This person is too cunning to be 100% sure."

"Otherwise, he wouldn't be alive today. Send me his information and I'll have someone check it out."

"Okay." Lan Xinqiao responded quickly.

"Miss Chen, the old man's birthday is the day after tomorrow, this..." Lan Xinqiao smiled at her.

"Isn't this coming?"

"So, do you live with the Lan family or the Gu family?"

"It's easier to get things done if we stay in a hotel." Shen Qing looked up at her.

Lan Xinqiao felt relieved now, "Why don't you go directly to the Lan family?" Wouldn't it be more convenient to do things at the Lan family?

"Quarrel."

“…”

You’re right, the Lan family is indeed quite noisy.

**

The girl just got up when Gu Ting came to find Shen Qing.

"Stay here, go back to sleep." Gu Ting came over with breakfast, which was the nourishing porridge that Gu Yunsheng had cooked early in the morning. One portion was given to Chen Qing, and the other was sent to Gu Mingjing.

"It's a good place to stay." Chen Qing sat at the table, waiting for Gu Ting to come and serve the meal, looking hungry.

Gu Ting came in with a smile, "The Lan family is having a banquet at Xilou tonight, will you go?"

Lan Xinqiao is respectful to Chen Qing. She thinks she will be invited to Old Man Lan’s birthday party.

Shen Qing waited for him to put the things on the table, then raised his head and glanced at him, "Yeah."

"Then let's go together." Gu Ting opened the heat preservation cover, "It's a little hot, let it cool down for a while before drinking."

Gu Ting looked down at her. There was only a small round ball on the girl's wrist. "Why aren't you wearing the bracelet?"

"I took it off after taking a shower."

Gu Ting lowered his eyes and said, "It looks good when worn." He stood up and turned to go to the bedroom inside.

Shen Qing turned his head to look at him, opened his mouth, but did not call him.

Gu Ting entered the inner bedroom. There was a table next to the bed. The table was quite messy. Pencils, brushes, and ink were all mixed together. There was a pile of discarded rice paper in the trash can. Gu Ting picked up the outermost piece, opened it and took a look. With just a few strokes, he sketched out a kitten.

He threw the paper back and saw the jade bracelet on the bedside table. He walked over to pick it up and saw a dark gold rectangular brocade box on the ground.

"Found it?" Shen Qing leaned against the wall and asked.

"Found it." Gu Ting picked up the bracelet on his hand.

"Oh, let's go." Shen Qing turned his head to look at the messy table and turned to go out.

Gu Ting followed behind and took the girl's hand, "Have you finished eating?"

"hot."

"Well, sit for a while." Gu Ting pulled the girl to the sofa and carefully put the bracelet on her.

"Grandpa will be back today. Shall we go and see him together?" Gu Ting held the girl's hand in his palm and looked into her eyes seriously.

Shen Qing looked away, “Let’s talk about it later.”

Gu Ting was startled, noticing the bloodshot in the girl's eyes, and leaned over to her. "Did you stay up late last night?"

"Ah." Shen Qing raised her head and looked at him. The distance between them was very close, and the tips of their noses were almost touching.

Shen Qing was stunned for a moment, his ears felt a little hot, and he stretched out his hand, trying to push the person away.

"Qingqing." Gu Ting grabbed her hand, his eyes were knowing, his voice was unusually hoarse, and his exhaled breath hit Shen Qing's cheek bit by bit, hot like a ball of fire.