Chapter 20 How could there be such a vicious person? "You're quite good at judging people..."
Zhao Shuyi reacted quickly and grabbed her.
But she seemed truly determined to die, like a stubborn ox, impossible to pull back.
"Calm down!"
It's true that every pitiful person has something hateful about them!
Zhao Shuyi strained with all her might, but suddenly felt her hand loosen.
Cai Xiaoyue was picked up by Gu Yan and thrown aside like a little chick.
His voice was as cold as if he had just stepped out of a thousand-year-old ice cave. "I'm a man who has been to the battlefield and has blood on my hands. I'm not afraid of death, but what I despise most is someone like you who always talks about not being afraid of death."
"Why do you think you can still talk back to me like this?"
"It was bought with the blood of countless martyrs like your third brother!"
"If you want to die, go back to where you are!"
Gu Yan was truly angry, radiating a chilling aura.
Zhao Shuyi could sense the meaning behind his words.
He has a history of murder.
He's like a demon from hell right now, seemingly ready to unleash a massacre at any moment.
But Zhao Shuyi wasn't afraid, because she knew he wouldn't do that.
Having come through mountains of corpses and seas of blood, he had an even greater reverence for life, and therefore felt ashamed and resentful of Cai Xiaoyue's suicidal behavior.
Cai Xiaoyue, perhaps frightened, left trembling and crying.
Gu Yan didn't really ignore her; he had He Xu accompany her back.
After everyone left, only Zhao Shuyi and he remained in the courtyard.
Gu Yan glanced outside the courtyard. There were two women who had been watching the commotion, but they had been frightened away when they saw Gu Yan get angry.
Zhao Shuyi was speechless.
Is it really that scary?
"I'm sorry, I made you suffer today."
Gu Yan's tone was gentle, and his voice was softer, making him seem like a completely different person from the Gu Yan who had been throwing a tantrum just moments before.
Zhao Shuyi forced a smile. "It's okay, we can solve problems as they arise."
Although his approach seemed somewhat brutal, it was decisive and efficient, which satisfied Zhao Shuyi.
"But have you really found a family to adopt that child?"
Gu Yan paused for a moment, then said, "I have found someone, but it's not completely confirmed yet. But don't worry, I won't let you adopt a child."
Zhao Shuyi wasn't actually that opposed to it; if the child was a good child, after all, he was the child of a martyr.
Of course, it would be better if we didn't have to adopt them.
Especially since he has such relatives.
Zhao Shuyi firmly believes that one must love oneself before loving others; she does not want to suffer for the sake of others.
"Give me two months. I'll find him a good place within two months. You wanted to help take care of Company Commander Xia, right? Could you take this child with you? I'll pay you for two months."
Gu Yan had seen Zhao Shuyi's concern for the child.
He realized that his previous impression of Zhao Shuyi seemed too one-sided, and he was willing to learn more about her.
"So serious?" Zhao Shuyi blurted out instinctively.
Actually, she had considered that Gu Yan might ask her to take care of him, and she was prepared for that.
The children of martyrs are so pitiful.
Zhao Shuyi had already guessed what was going on when the commotion started.
This child must have suffered a lot under Cai Xiaoyue's care; at least she can help him recover.
But she hesitated about adoption.
However, to her surprise, Gu Yan had no intention of having her adopt him at all, and even offered her money to take care of him.
Gu Yan said, "It's only right. You have no obligation to take care of this child. If it weren't for you, I would have asked other women in the compound to help take care of him. The child has a pension, which can cover the expenses, um..."
He seemed to hesitate for a moment, but still looked at Zhao Shuyi and said, "I also want to take out ten yuan every month to take care of this child. I don't know if you would mind. We can discuss it."
Zhao Shuyi was even more surprised.
Why should I care about your money?
"If we get married, we'll be family, and we should ask for your opinion."
The frustration I felt all morning was soothed by his words.
Zhao Shuyi's tone became increasingly gentle.
"I'm easy to talk to, but only if you discuss everything with me like you did today."
Gu Yan nodded, "Okay."
"Are you willing to help? I'll give you a monthly salary of twenty yuan. Company Commander Xia should also have some, but I haven't asked him yet."
Gu Yan said, "I will cover all the household expenses, so it might be a bit of a hassle for you to take care of things. But I will share the burden with you at home. If you can't manage, we can ask the aunties in the family compound for help."
He had mentioned asking the aunties in the family compound for help several times, but Zhao Shuyi found it a bit strange.
"Don't you believe I can manage the household chores, take care of the children, and look after Company Commander Xia?"
Zhao Shuyi couldn't think of any other reason besides this.
Gu Yan's eyes flickered. "I was thinking you might not be so good at housework."
As expected, they didn't believe her.
Zhao Shuyi scoffed inwardly, but didn't blame him.
The original owner of this body seemed to be unreliable in this regard.
“I can do it,” Zhao Shuyi declared emphatically. “Just you wait and see, I’ll make sure you get your twenty yuan well spent.”
Gu Yan smiled and said, "Okay."
After saying that, he became serious again, "However, this kind of thing is not encouraged now, so it's best not to mention it outside. Don't worry, I will give you the money in advance and I won't renege on the debt."
It has to be said that he really thought things through very thoroughly.
Anyone who didn't know better would think he cherished his wife so much, as if she would run away if he didn't do these things for her.
"good."
The two agreed to go in and check on the child again. The child was still asleep and seemed to be much better after taking the medicine. Doctor Wang explained the situation again and said that there was nothing seriously wrong, but the child needed to be observed at the health center for a while.
Gu Yan asked the other party to keep an eye on things while he took Zhao Shuyi out to eat.
On the way, Gu Yan told Zhao Shuyi in detail about Cai Mingliang's situation.
The child was born a few years ago during a famine. The mother was struggling financially and the birth of the child had taken a heavy toll on her health, so she passed away not long after the birth.
Because the child's father could still send money back home every month, the child's life, while not great, was at least manageable.
However, the child's father knew who his family was, and he knew that if he left, his child would definitely not have a good life.
So before he sacrificed his life, he asked his good friend Gu Yan to help take care of his son.
“He didn’t ask me to adopt the child. He even said that he didn’t need me to adopt him, but just hoped that I could help take care of him.”
“He is very thoughtful and has considered his son a lot. I will get married and have my own children. If I adopt his child, I may not be able to treat them equally. If I am not around, my family may not be able to treat his child well.”
“But if I’m just helping him look after things, regardless of whether I have children or not, I will never forget his children and will always stand up for Xiao Liang.”
Zhao Shuyi was a little confused. What kind of logic was this?
If we trust Gu Yan, wouldn't it be better to let Gu Yan raise the child?
"He was also afraid of affecting my family."
He glanced at Zhao Shuyi and said, "I'm actually worried too."
There were some things Gu Yan was too embarrassed to say aloud, but anyone who had known him for a long time could tell that he cared a lot about his family.
That's why he was particularly surprised when Zhao Shuyi mentioned divorce.
If this child affects his family, he will definitely become biased.
He was still a person who disliked trouble, and if it weren't for his grandfather's instructions, he wouldn't even want to marry Zhao Shuyi.
Zhao Shuyi vaguely understood Gu Yan's thoughts.
She felt it would take some time for her to fully understand him, but she wasn't in a hurry.
Based on what she knows now, she is still willing to continue to have contact with Gu Yan.
"I see."
Seeing her obediently nodding, Gu Yan's expression softened even more, and he continued talking about the Cai family.
“At first, they were really nice to Xiao Liang, until I noticed that Cai Xiaoyue’s gaze towards me was a bit strange. During that time, Xiao Liang was often sick and would often cry when he saw me, but he would never say why.”
Zhao Shuyi was shocked. "They used Xiao Liang's illness to get close to you?"
"Yes, one pretends to be pitiful, the other pretends to be a villain, and I am the great philanthropist who saves the pitiful in their play."
Gu Yan spoke through gritted teeth, which showed how much he truly despised that family.
"So the child's allergic reaction today was intentional?" Zhao Shuyi stomped her feet in anger. How could there be such a vicious person?
"Is their whole family cooperating with Cai Xiaoyue?"
Gu Yan couldn't laugh at her cute, puffed-up face. He sighed and said, "Yes, their family is planning to marry Cai Xiaoyue off to a good family for their own benefit."
Zhao Shuyi: "But I don't think Cai Xiaoyue is the type to give them any benefits."
"You have a good eye for people."
He is also calm and composed.
Gu Yan was still very curious as to why she had changed so much in just a few months.
After thinking for a long time, he realized that Zhao Shuyi had been faking it. After all, it's hard to fake composure, but it's much easier to pretend to be stupid.
Zhao Shuyi was unaware that he was thinking about her and was expressing his opinion.
"Her acting is too over the top; perhaps a performing arts troupe would be a better fit for her."
It suits her exaggerated performance.
Gu Yan twitched his lips. "I was originally planning to find the adoptive parents as soon as possible and then bring things up with them, but I didn't expect them to be so impatient."
Previously, Gu Yan was unable to bring her child to live with her due to an assignment outside the home.
"Your arrival has been a great help to me. I'm so sorry to trouble you."
Zhao Shuyi didn't care at all, "Don't say things like that, I still get paid, don't I?"
Gu Yan knew she didn't lack anything.
However, he wasn't one to say such polite things.
She will be his wife in the future, and he will treat her well.
Are you hungry?
Zhao Shuyi rubbed her stomach. "I'm really a little hungry."
Seeing her dazed look, Gu Yan inexplicably recalled the way she woke up from her sleep on the train before, and a surge of heat rose up inexplicably. He coughed lightly.
"Let's go to a state-run restaurant."
Gu Yan is probably a celebrity. People always stare at them when they walk down the street. Some people greet Gu Yan, while others just look at them.
At first, Zhao Shuyi wasn't used to it, but after getting used to it, she didn't find it a big deal.
Gu Yan is generally good at handling people and doesn't talk much. He speaks politely and respectfully, which makes people feel comfortable.
The state-run restaurant here serves very good food, and it's spicy, which Zhao Shuyi likes. However, the original owner of this body seems to have a hard time handling it, as it makes her cough and her eyes water.
"Are you alright? I'll get you a glass of water."
When Gu Yan returned, he not only brought a glass of water, but also an extra bottle of soda for Zhao Shuyi to choose from.
Zhao Shuyi's eyes lit up when she saw the soda, and she quickly took two sips.
This is pure bliss!
"I'm sorry, I didn't know you couldn't handle spicy food."
It was his oversight; although he ordered dishes with less spice, he forgot that Zhao Shuyi was from Shanghai.
"Next time we go out to eat, we can tell them in advance that we don't want spicy food."
Zhao Shuyi waved her hand, "It's okay, I really like this taste, it's delicious, I'm just not used to it yet."
As soon as she finished speaking, a tear slid down her cheek; her words were hardly convincing.
For some reason, Gu Yan's heart suddenly clenched.
By the time he realized what was happening, his fingers had already touched the other person's moist eyes.
Zhao Shuyi was stunned for a moment, staring blankly at Gu Yan.
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