Wen Yi was completely absorbed.
It wasn't until Second Master Gu snapped his fingers in front of her that Wen Yi came back to her senses.
She suddenly chuckled, "What a dream."
"Hmm?" Gu Huaixu looked at her in confusion.
Wen Yi didn't answer, but just kept shaking his head, finding it ridiculous that he had actually thought for a moment that this Second Master Gu was Gu Huaixu. It was truly a pipe dream.
In the future, I can be a stand-in, but I dare not take it seriously.
Wen Yi composed himself. "It's time to go back. Would Second Master like to stay for the banquet?"
After the elderly person is buried, a banquet will be held in the evening to entertain the relatives and friends who have helped in the past few days.
It also carries a symbolic meaning.
The implication is that after this feast ends, the deceased will all be gone, and the surviving relatives will begin a new chapter, letting go of the past and continuing their lives.
Without waiting for a reply, Wen Yi gave his own answer, "I think someone like Second Master would certainly not like a banquet with so many country folk, so..."
"So," Gu Huaixu took a step closer to Wen Yi, who instinctively stepped back. Gu Huaixu grabbed her waist and leaned down closer, "Are you trying to get rid of me?"
Wen Yi was slightly panicked, her pupils trembling, clearly taken aback by the other party's closeness.
But it only lasted a few dozen seconds before Wen Yi calmed down and pushed Gu Erye away.
"Does Second Master Gu mean he wants to stay for the banquet?"
"Not interested."
“Then Second Master Gu can leave.” Wen Yi’s words carried a hint of annoyance.
Gu Huaixu found Wen Yi's emotional shift quite interesting.
He really enjoyed watching Wen Yi lose control and then adjust himself back to his serious self.
He wanted to see Wen Yi completely lose control and become utterly unable to maintain his proper demeanor; that would be incredibly interesting.
I'm really looking forward to it.
Wen Yi didn't know what this man was thinking, but she knew that she really disliked the way he looked at her.
She was too lazy to say anything more to this man. Since he wasn't going to answer, she took it as a yes and left. Wen turned around and walked away.
However.
Just as Wen Yi turned around, Gu Huaixu suddenly stepped forward, pulled Wen Yi into his arms, lifted his mask with his other hand, and kissed Wen Yi's lips.
Wen Yi was caught off guard and stared wide-eyed.
Only when she felt the other party's relentless attack did Wen Yi resist. When the resistance was futile, she bit the other party's lip until the taste of blood filled both of their mouths. Only then did the other party release her grip, and Wen Yi took the opportunity to push the other party away.
Gu Huaixu took a step back and put the mask back on his face.
Beneath the mask, he looked at Wen Yi's angry face and laughed wickedly.
Wen Yi was so angry she almost exploded, but realizing her situation and the other person's identity, she remained rational and controlled her emotions.
She didn't say a word, and turned to leave.
Because I was angry, my steps were heavy, and I didn't bother to look back at the man's condition or care.
Wen Yi walked very fast, and only turned around when someone called her from behind.
It was discovered that it was Gu Zeyu.
Gu Zeyu came straight here after meeting Wen Yi at the airport. He hadn't even changed his clothes. He looked travel-worn, with a slightly wrinkled collar and messy hair, which was quite different from his usual serious appearance.
Gu Zeyu stared at Wen Yi with an indescribable expression.
"Young Master Gu, is there something you need?" Wen Yi asked, having already composed herself.
Gu Zeyu looked at Wen Yi as if he had a lot to say, but as he approached Wen Yi, he remained silent.
Wen Yi was actually a little annoyed, but she still waited patiently.
Gu Zeyu stood in front of Wen Yi, and after two or three minutes, said, "Wen Yi, are you... are you alright?"
Wen Yi was puzzled. "What?"
“I mean, are you alright?” Gu Zeyu said. “Although everyone says that you didn’t shed a single tear when your grandparents died, I’m still worried that you might be suppressing your emotions.”
Gu Zeyu's concern seemed genuine.
Wen Yi thought that Gu Zeyu came to find her to question her about the airport, that the things she said to him were intentional, and that he wanted to confront her about scheming against him.
But I never expected it to be this...
“I’m fine,” Wen Yi said. “Young Master Gu, don’t overthink it. I’m just like those people say. Even if my closest relatives who raised me leave me, I won’t cry.”
"I'm cold-hearted and indifferent."
After Wen Yi finished speaking sarcastically, she turned around and prepared to leave, but Gu Zeyu suddenly stepped forward and grabbed Wen Yi's arm.
“Others think you are like that, but I don’t think you are,” Gu Zeyu said with certainty. “You are an introverted person. You can pretend to be nonchalant, but in fact you are sadder than anyone else.”
Gu Zeyu pulled Wen Yi close and said to her, "Wen Yi, I don't want you to suppress yourself. If possible, I hope I can be someone you can confide in."
Wen Yi stared at Gu Zeyu.
She was trying to determine the truthfulness of Gu Zeyu's words and discern any pretense or falsehood.
Unfortunately, all she saw in Gu Zeyu's eyes was sincerity; he was genuinely worried about her.
From the very beginning, Wen Yi felt that Gu Zeyu could understand her emotions, so she chose Gu Zeyu at the start.
only……
Later, Wen Yi realized that Gu Zeyu couldn't understand her; Gu Zeyu liked the weak and liked to be a savior.
He gravitates towards those who are weak and shows them compassion.
Wen Yi knows that his current heartache for Wen Yi is genuine, because he feels that Wen Yi needs him to save her.
Thinking of this, Wen Yi forcefully pulled her hand away and took a step back.
Gu Zeyu was taken aback, "Wen Yi..."
"Doesn't Young Master Gu think he's being a bit presumptuous?"
Gu Zeyu looked somewhat embarrassed.
"I told you I wasn't upset, but Gu Zeyu thought I was very sad and wanted to comfort and save me. Does that mean you've become the one who redeemed me and someone special to me?"
"Young Master Gu, please have some self-respect. I really don't need this so-called redemption. You need to save weak people like Wen Ge, not me. So don't be presumptuous next time. Thank you."
Wen Yi's words were very direct and made Gu Zeyu very embarrassed. He stared at Wen Yi, unable to utter a single word in rebuttal.
Wen Yi was unwilling to say anything more and turned to leave.
"Wen..." Gu Zeyu subconsciously wanted to call out to her, but Wen Yi left without turning her head. Moreover, given how direct and venomous her words were just now, Gu Zeyu really didn't know what face she had to call out to Wen Yi.
Even Gu Zeyu stood there, wondering what to do next.
Unbeknownst to Gu Zeyu, behind where he was standing, around the bend in the alley, Wen Ge and Madam Gu were standing together.
The alley was a bit far from where Gu Zeyu and Wen Yi had just been talking, so their conversation was hard to hear. However, visually, it appeared that Wen Yi and Gu Zeyu were constantly pulling and tugging at each other.
Wen Ge said, "Mrs. Gu, my sister has always been obsessed with Young Master Gu. Even after marrying into the Royal Garden, she still hasn't given up on him."
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