Chapter 47 was a bit presumptuous; that man is someone you can't mention...
Upon hearing Xia Mulan's question, Zhao Shuyi was taken aback, and then felt a little flustered.
She thought she would be the one to bring up the adoption with Xia Mulan first, so why did the other party bring it up first?
Could it be that someone leaked the information beforehand?
Zhao Shuyi felt that Gu Yan definitely wouldn't say it, so could it be Tao Yuan?
Her mind was racing, but she didn't show it on the surface, honestly answering the other person's questions.
“We don’t plan to adopt for the time being. Gu Yan said he’s considering finding a suitable foster family for the child, but will keep an eye on the situation.”
“I can tell you all love children and care about him, so why don’t you adopt him yourselves?”
Zhao Shuyi thought in silence for a while before saying, "Because we are all worried that we won't be able to raise a child that isn't our own."
This was the answer Zhao Shuyi had thought about for a long time.
At first, she pondered Gu Yan's intentions but couldn't understand them at all.
Then she thought about herself, and she immediately understood.
Zhao Shuyi didn't want to admit it, but she had to admit that she had a terrible family background and that her family background had a huge impact on her.
She had no chance of being sure that she didn't have her parents' bad genes.
She was terrified of becoming the kind of person she hated most.
So she had already decided from the beginning that if she were to have a child, she would only have one, and she would absolutely not allow her child to have any chance of being treated unfairly.
Although she felt she could treat everyone equally, what if she couldn't?
What if I can do it, but the child's father can't?
I never thought about adopting her.
She later considered the situation and felt that if she adopted the child, she would treat the child well, but if both her own child and the adopted child were wronged, she might not be able to be completely fair.
Zhao Shuyi felt that Gu Yan's complicated expression earlier was due to this.
After all, he had never mentioned his parents to her.
Perhaps there's more to this story.
Xia Mulan remained silent for a long time after hearing her words, then lowered her eyes and remained silent for a long time.
Zhao Shuyi knew that she was looking at her legs.
Things need to be done slowly, one thing at a time; we can't rush it.
Zhao Shuyi mentally reassured herself before saying, "Sister-in-law, how are your paintings coming along? I've written three stories, and I plan to send them to Zhang Yue first to see if they need manuscripts like ours."
When the topic of painting came up, Xia Mulan regained her enthusiasm and took out her sketches.
“There are some parts I’m not quite sure about. I’ve drawn more than one draft, so could you help me choose the best ones?”
Zhao Shuyi could not obtain it.
She loves reading manuscripts and stories.
Zhao Shuyi stayed at Company Commander Xia's house all afternoon. The two didn't mention the medicine or the child again, but Xiao Liang also came to participate in their painting selection.
When they talked about him, they lowered their voices, and it was unclear whether the other person could hear them.
But Xiao Liang didn't show any abnormality and remained well-behaved.
Around four o'clock, Zhao Shuyi took the child home.
Gu Yan said he would cook when he got back, but Zhao Shuyi didn't take it seriously.
She sprained her ankle, but she's not crippled; she can still cook.
If Gu Yan has a day off, she definitely won't take this job.
Unexpectedly, Gu Yan returned just as she finished washing the rice.
"I knew you couldn't stay still. Luckily, I came back early."
Gu Yan didn't seem angry at all when he said this; there was even a smile in his eyes, and he looked very happy.
How could he not be happy?
He had already told Zhao Shuyi that he would cook when he got back, but Zhao Shuyi still did it herself. Isn't that because she felt sorry for him working so hard?
The more he thought about it, the more he realized it made sense, and Gu Yan kept smiling all afternoon.
They are extremely efficient at their work.
Everyone in the office could see that he was in a good mood.
"Why are you back so early? Haven't you been busy lately?"
Zhao Shuyi obediently sat to the side. She didn't want to take the job, and she knew she couldn't win.
"I'm not busy anymore. From now on, I'll take care of all the cooking. Don't cook secretly, or I'll lock the kitchen."
Zhao Shuyi was threatened, but she wasn't angry at all. Instead, she laughed and said, "What are you doing? People will think I'm paralyzed if you act like this."
"Don't talk nonsense. Take good care of yourself. Don't you want to learn martial arts? The most important thing to learn martial arts is to be quick and agile."
"Okay, I know." Zhao Shuyi knew he was doing it for her own good, so why should she argue with him?
The two cooked together again, and the food was delicious as always.
Zhao Shuyi told Gu Yan about the ointment she had made for Xia Mulan, and Gu Yan immediately frowned.
"When did you do this? Why aren't you resting?"
He knew she hadn't done it a few days ago, and since the ginseng had just been brought back, it must have been done today.
She's cooking, making medicine, and running next door—when does she have time to rest?
"I'm resting now. You forgot? I brought the medicine back earlier. I've made some over the past few days, just with some ginseng powder added. It's so easy to make while sitting down, and it's not tiring at all."
She had indeed been preparing for this for the past few days, so she bought some medicinal herbs from the clinic and processed them, but she didn't do it in front of Gu Yan.
When asked why, she replied that she felt guilty.
Although her scar removal cream does have a scar removal effect, and her foot bath pack does have the expected effect, it is definitely not as effective as the Lingquan water.
Gu Yan thought for a moment before calming down.
"Is there anything else you need to do? Leave it all to me, I'm very free tonight."
Zhao Shuyi sat on a small stool, resting her elbows on her knees and propping her chin up as she stared at Gu Yan.
Gu Yan didn't hear her response for a long time. He turned his head to look at her and noticed that she had been staring at him. His ears instantly turned hot.
He continued what he was doing, pretending to be nonchalant as he asked, "Why are you staring at me?"
"I think you are very good-looking."
Zhao Shuyi inadvertently blurted out what was on her mind.
She quickly pursed her lips, her toes digging into the ground in embarrassment, but at the same time she watched Gu Yan's busy figure with some nervousness.
I knew he would say nice things, but I didn't know what he would say this time.
After waiting for a while without any response, Zhao Shuyi began to doubt herself.
She wondered if she was just being presumptuous.
Gu Yan might not have had that kind of intention.
Or is he just shy and embarrassed to say it?
Zhao Shuyi gritted her teeth, just about to put in more effort, when she heard Gu Yan say somewhat awkwardly, "You said before that refined and handsome men are your type."
He was self-aware enough to know that he was nowhere near being refined and handsome.
Zhao Shuyi was stunned. She never expected this person to bring up old grievances. The key point was that she hadn't done it at all; she was more wronged than Dou E.
But why is Gu Yan so concerned about what happened back then? Could it be that he already had feelings for the original owner of this body?
This thought had actually crossed Zhao Shuyi's mind a long time ago, but now she was no longer the original owner of this body.
So, is his kindness directed towards her or towards the original owner of this body?
The original owner's whereabouts are currently unknown; what if she suddenly returns...?
Zhao Shuyi suddenly fell silent.
The only outcome she could imagine was that the two of them would switch places.
Since they can be swapped, it seems normal to swap them back.
Should I not get too involved with Gu Yan?
Gu Yan had finally mustered up the courage to ask that question.
He wasn't one to bring up the past, and he hadn't cared that Zhao Shuyi said she liked refined and handsome men before. But now that he had her in his heart, he paid attention to everything she said and did.
So he still holds a grudge against what she said before.
But she did not respond.
A wave of disappointment washed over Gu Yan.
So she really doesn't like people like herself, right?
That's true. I'm so rough around the edges, it's normal that she, a delicate young girl, wouldn't like me.
"Should we blanch the meat first, or stir-fry it directly?" he changed the subject.
"Oh, blanch it first," Zhao Shuyi said, her tone a little stiff, "It'll taste better if you cook it."
Gu Yan didn't refute her. He did whatever she said. Although they were still the same as before, there seemed to be a sense of tension and coldness in the air.
Zhao Shuyi felt a little awkward and didn't really want to explain.
But as far as she is concerned, there is really no need for her to explain.
She and her original self are now the same person.
All the dishes were ready, and it was still early, so Gu Yan took the initiative to deliver the food to the neighbor next door.
Watching his retreating figure, Zhao Shuyi felt a slight pang in her heart. She couldn't say she felt too bad, but she just felt a little uneasy.
He went there and came back quickly. The two of them didn't say a word during the meal. Even Tsai Ming-liang seemed to notice the abnormality between them. The child ate his rice, his eyes darting from one person to another, his expression tense and he didn't say a word.
Zhao Shuyi found it amusing and picked up a piece of meat for him.
Eat well.
"Thank you, Auntie."
Zhao Shuyi gave her a kind smile and said, "Good girl."
Adults arguing should not cause children to worry and be afraid.
But Gu Yan felt even more heartbroken by what she did.
But then I realized that I was the one who was angry about this, and she probably didn't even know what I was thinking.
Why.
Gu Yan sighed inwardly, continued eating and washing the dishes, and by the time he finished cleaning up, it wasn't even dark yet.
Zhao Shuyi sat in front of the main room, looking at the somewhat gloomy sky outside. She felt inexplicably depressed. Could God sense their emotions?
She still prefers the way the sky is filled with the colors of the night here.
But the weather, like many things in this world, is beyond our control.
Zhao Shuyi felt that her concerns were necessary. Since she could appear in the original body for no reason, she could go back at any time.
These are all things she needs to consider.
As for what Gu Yan thinks, it doesn't seem to matter that much anymore.
Gu Yan washed the dishes and boiled water, and when he came out, he saw Zhao Shuyi staring blankly at the horizon.
He glanced at the gloomy sky and pursed his lips. "Shall we take a shower now? It might get chilly if it rains later."
Hearing his voice, Zhao Shuyi came back to her senses.
She turned to look at him and said, "Could you please get me some water? I'm going to find some clothes."
As she entered the room, Gu Yan's brows furrowed even more.
He always felt that Zhao Shuyi was much more polite and distant towards him. Was it just his imagination?
Is that man someone we can't mention?
Gu Yan sensed something was wrong.
She had looked indignant when she talked about that man before, and he even suspected that Zhao Shuyi was the one who reported him.
He said that Zhao Shuyi didn't react at all when he mentioned that the other party was reported, so why is she suddenly acting like this now?
It's definitely not because of that man.
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