Chapter 394 Not That Kind of Person

When Gu Renjie first heard the name Meng family, he was a little confused, but when he heard the words "aunt-in-law," he immediately realized that she was actually a girl from the Earl's mansion.

Recently, Madam He and her daughter have been shamelessly staying at the Marquis's residence, which Gu Renjie has long found unbearable.

Upon learning that she was from the Earl's mansion, Gu Renjie's initial goodwill towards her vanished instantly.

The Meng and Gu families rarely interacted in the past, and they were practically strangers to each other. But today's sudden visit made Gu Renjie instinctively feel that it couldn't be anything good.

Seeing Gu Renjie's expression turn cold instantly, Meng Wei knew that he must dislike her.

Indeed, it's quite annoying when people like them suddenly show up at your door. Although Meng Wei understood Gu Renjie's thoughts, she couldn't help but feel a little sad.

She didn't seem to want to be disliked by this man. Even knowing that he was the legitimate son of the Marquis of Yi'an, someone she could never reach, she still couldn't help but fall for him.

“Miss Gu, it’s getting late, so Meng Wei will take her leave now.”

Meng Wei even stopped calling Gu Shuyan "cousin" and started calling her "Miss Gu." The distance between them was obvious to anyone with eyes to see.

"My cousin's wife hasn't returned yet. How will my cousin get back without a carriage?"

Gu Shuyan met Meng Wei's sincere gaze and felt a deep respect for the woman.

After arriving at the Marquis's residence, she neither coveted its splendor nor felt inferior because of her outdated clothing. In fact, her every move exuded an air of confidence and poise that seemed to come from the very core of her being.

This was something Gu Shuyan had never seen among so many noble ladies since returning to the capital.

“Miss Gu, there’s no need to worry. The Marquis’s residence isn’t far away. You can hail a carriage when you reach the intersection.”

As Meng Wei spoke, she bowed slightly to Gu Shuyan, then turned and walked out.

Gu Renjie stared blankly at Meng Wei's faint smile and her retreating figure, momentarily stunned. He hadn't done anything, yet the woman had simply left without a trace of regret.

“Brother, although Miss Meng came with Old Madam Meng, she is not like the He family mother and daughter. At least from my interactions with her, she is not.”

Gu Shuyan turned to look at Gu Renjie, her eyes filled with certainty.

Gu Renjie was puzzled. Why was Shu'er looking at him like that? Did she want him to take the other person back? No way.

Gu Renjie glanced back at the chessboard still standing there, and was about to turn and leave when Ji Wenxuan interjected, "Cousin, you really made a mistake this time. Miss Meng just walked away like that, and you're really just going to watch?"

Did he do something wrong?

Gu Renjie had no idea what he had done wrong, but when he thought of Meng Wei's stubborn departure, he paused and turned back to chase after her.

"Shu'er, the Meng family is not a good family to associate with. Are you sure you want to do this?"

Ji Wenxuan only raised an eyebrow slightly and looked at Gu Shuyan with a hint of teasing after Gu Renjie left.

"Brother Wenxuan, what are you saying? I just didn't want anyone to say that our Marquis's residence was neglecting its guests."

Gu Shuyan put on an innocent expression, and Ji Wenxuan rolled his eyes at her. Still trying to play games with him? Everyone knows who's in the know.

As Gu Renjie chased after Meng Wei, he hurriedly ordered his servant to drive the carriage.

Whether out of embarrassment or awkwardness, Meng Wei walked with incredible speed on her feet as she left the Marquis's residence. Even Gu Renjie, a grown man, had to chase her all the way to the gate before he could catch up with her.

"Miss Meng, please wait a moment."

Just as the person was about to leave, Gu Renjie quickly called out.

But it would have been better if he hadn't spoken. As soon as he opened his mouth, Meng Wei and her maid practically ran out of the Marquis's residence.

Gu Renjie watched from behind, frowning involuntarily. This woman acted as if she'd seen a ghost whenever she saw him. Was he really that scary?

"Miss, Young Master Gu is calling for you!"

As the maid hurried to catch up with Meng Wei, she glanced back at Gu Renjie and cautiously reminded him.

"Go quickly, don't look back."

As she spoke, Meng Wei grabbed the maid's hand and practically ran around the corner.

Gu Renjie watched the master and servant walk away and wondered if he should just go back. Since they didn't want to talk to him, why should he follow them?

But before he could even move, the servant who was leading the carriage returned.

"Young master, the carriage has arrived."

The carriage had already arrived. Gu Renjie hesitated for a moment, thinking that if he didn't see her off, Shu'er would definitely scold him when they got back.

"Alright, alright, let's chase after them!"

Gu Renjie leaped onto the carriage in two steps, waved his hand, and the servant drove the carriage after them.

"Miss Meng, my young master asked me to escort you back."

The carriage was naturally much faster than a person, and in no time at all, it had arrived beside Meng Wei.

Meng Wei looked at the servant sitting in the carriage and smiled gently at him: "Young man, there's no need to trouble yourself. You can rent a carriage not far ahead. You can go back first!"

Meng Wei really didn't want the Gu family's carriage to take her back. She naturally understood her grandmother's intention in bringing her to the Marquis's residence today.

If I were to actually have the Marquis's carriage take me back, and if the people around me saw this, they would probably start gossiping again.

"Miss Meng, I am only following orders. Please come up!" the servant said somewhat reluctantly.

“Young man, there’s really no need. I appreciate the Marquis’s kindness, but please go back and tell him that I insisted on not letting you deliver it.”

Even when speaking to a servant of a marquis's mansion, Meng Wei showed no arrogance or contempt.

Gu Renjie had followed along reluctantly, but after hearing Meng Wei's words, his opinion of her changed somewhat.

"Come on up, I'll take you home."

Gu Renjie lifted the carriage curtain, and his jade-like eyes lost their previous coldness. Meng Wei looked up at Gu Renjie and was momentarily flustered.

"No, no need, please return, young master!"

Meng Wei thought Gu Renjie had already gone back after chasing after her, and she never expected that he would be sitting in the carriage and would take her back.

Gu Renjie disliked dawdling the most, so when he saw that Meng Wei had already gotten off the carriage, he simply jumped down.

"Get in the car."

The unyielding tone startled Meng Wei. The next second, she felt a tightness in her hand as Gu Renjie grabbed her wrist and pulled her into the car.

When the young maid saw her mistress get into the carriage, she quickly stepped onto the carriage as well. However, she did not dare to go inside and could only sit outside with the servant.

"Thank you, Mr. Gu."

Meng Wei lowered her head, not daring to look at Gu Renjie. This man was very handsome, and considering his attitude towards people, Meng Wei guessed that he must be the eldest son of the Gu family.