Chapter 560 Cold Drinks

He glanced at Yun Yichen, who looked at the strangely colored cold drink and took a small sip.

The taste was unlike anything he had ever experienced before, especially the bouncy sensation on his tongue when he tasted it, which made Yun Yichen feel like vomiting.

Because Gu Shuyan was there, Yun Yichen had no choice but to pretend to be calm and swallow it down. Then, Yun Yichen suddenly wanted to take another sip.

"Well, the taste is not bad."

Just as Yun Yichen finished speaking, the servant returned, this time carrying a pot of cold drinks, though it seemed somewhat different from the previous one.

This time, Yun Yichen didn't need Gu Shuyan to look at him. He picked up the glass and took a sip. The taste was different from before. This time, the stimulation on the tip of his tongue was gone, but there was a slightly sour feeling.

Yun Yichen didn't dislike it, but he didn't like it either. However, it seemed to taste a little better than traditional sour plum drink.

Gu Shuyan looked at Yun Yichen's change, her eyes full of charm, and she smiled very happily.

Suddenly, a louder laugh came from outside the door. Gu Shuyan turned around and saw a familiar face.

Upon seeing the row of people standing next to her, Gu Shuyan's smile immediately vanished. "I'll go take a look."

Without waiting for Yun Yichen to speak, Gu Shuyan got up and rushed out quickly.

"Sister Mengwei? It really is you!"

Gu Shuyan raised her voice and said. Meng Wei turned around upon hearing this and, seeing that it was Gu Shuyan, quickly bowed to her and said, "Madam Yun!"

Meng Wei still addresses Gu Shuyan with proper etiquette, and Gu Shuyan doesn't care about such formalities. After all, she is now Madam Yun, so there's nothing wrong with this form of address.

"Sister Mengwei, did you come here because you heard about the cold drinks at Ruyi Restaurant? My husband and I are just trying them, why don't you join us?"

As Gu Shuyan spoke, she went up and took Meng Wei's hand. Meng Wei glanced at Gu Shuyan, then looked back at the woman walking in front, and said apologetically, "I appreciate Madam Yun's kindness. If you have time next time, I'll make an appointment with Madam Yun again!"

Meng Wei's refusal was exactly what Gu Shuyan expected. After glancing at the others who had already entered the private room, Gu Shuyan whispered in Meng Wei's ear, "Sister Meng Wei, were you dragged here for a blind date by Madam Meng?"

Gu Shuyan already knew that Gu Renjie had accompanied Meng Wei to meet potential partners before. Seeing that this time it was two middle-aged women with a suitable man, she immediately guessed that Meng Wei was probably here to find someone again.

However, Meng Wei shook her head upon hearing this. "It's not about matchmaking. The Meng family and the Fu family are related by marriage, and my mother has always wanted me to marry into the Fu family. My aunt and cousin probably came here this time to finalize this marriage."

"Finalize the marriage agreement?"

Gu Shuyan didn't know those people at first, but when she heard Meng Wei's words, she immediately understood that Madam Meng wanted to marry her daughter back to her parents' home.

That makes sense, though. Meng Wei was eighteen and still unmarried. While it was true that Old Madam Meng was interfering, it was also possible that Madam Meng herself had her own selfish motives.

Although the Fu family was not a prominent clan, they were a prefectural governor of a region, holding the rank of fifth grade. Moreover, they were the maternal family of Madam Meng. With her maternal family taking care of her after marriage, Meng Wei would naturally be well taken care of.

No matter how you look at it, it seems like a good marriage. But it's not the kind of marriage that Gu Shuyan wants. If Meng Wei really gets engaged to that cousin from the Fu family, what will happen to her own brother?

Gu Shuyan was truly worried sick about her brother. Her gaze swept over Meng Wei's face, and seeing that Meng Wei didn't show any joy, Gu Shuyan couldn't help but tentatively ask, "Sister Meng Wei, do you like your cousin?"

Gu Shuyan's question was extremely blunt, and Meng Wei immediately felt embarrassed, unsure how to answer it.

Upon seeing this, Gu Shuyan asked again, "What is Sister Meng Wei's impression of my eldest brother?"

Mentioning Gu Renjie, Meng Wei's face flushed red like a persimmon. Seeing her reaction, Gu Shuyan understood perfectly well what was going on.

"Alright, Sister Mengwei, go back first, but remember not to agree to this marriage yet!"

Without waiting for Meng Wei's reaction, Gu Shuyan turned around and went back to the private room.

"Wuyin, go back to the Marquis's residence immediately and bring the Madam here."

Gu Shuyan's anxious appearance startled Yun Yichen, who couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong, Madam?"

Gu Shuyan was not a reckless person. If Gu Shuyan wanted to bring Ji Shi to try the cold drinks, she would have asked her to come along when she came out of the Yun residence.

But now that they've all tasted it, it's really not quite right to call for Ji Shi.

"I just saw Sister Mengwei. Her mother is planning to arrange a marriage for her with her cousin from her maternal uncle's family."

"You mean Miss Meng is getting engaged?"

Yun Yichen now understood. Last time, he and Gu Shuyan had taken Meng Wei's carriage back to the Marquis's mansion. At that time, he felt that there was something wrong between the two. Later, Ji Shi invited Meng Wei to the Marquis's mansion as a guest under the pretext of thanking her.

It was only then that Yun Yichen learned that Gu Renjie had feelings for Meng Wei.

Of course, this idea is obvious to outsiders, but Gu Renjie may not understand it. That's why Gu Renjie foolishly led Meng Wei to play two games of chess when she visited the Gu family last time.

"Shushu, I don't mean to discourage you, but I'm afraid this matter is not as simple as you think."

Given Gu Renjie's personality, if he knew the Meng family's plans, he might not have been willing to interfere. Moreover, the Meng family patriarch had always been unwilling to curry favor with the powerful and influential, and if there was one powerful family in the capital he least wanted to associate with, it would undoubtedly be the Gu family.

Under these circumstances, it would be extremely difficult for Gu Shuyan to bring the two together.

But Gu Shuyan didn't care about all that. She liked Meng Wei, her mother thought she was good, and even her older brother didn't object. If she missed this girl, her older brother would probably be a bachelor for the rest of his life.

"Even if it's difficult, I'll still try. It's better than doing nothing."

Gu Shuyan's eyes burned with fierce fire, as if she had already mentally prepared herself for this battle.

Seeing his wife's defiant expression, Yun Yichen couldn't help but affectionately ruffle her hair. No matter how difficult, he, Yun Yichen, would do anything she wanted to achieve.

Wuyin moved swiftly and brought Ji Shi with her in no time.

Seeing that Ji Shi was covered in sweat from exhaustion, Gu Shuyan quickly poured her a cold drink.

"Shu'er, why are you in such a hurry to call your mother over?"

Ji gulped it down, completely oblivious to what the cold drink tasted like, whether it was sweet or bitter.

"Mother, catch your breath first before I tell you slowly."

Gu Shuyan wiped Ji's sweat, poured her a cup of water, and then slowly recounted her encounter with Meng Wei.