Gu Mang was also taken aback.
Was it really that obvious...?
Why would he be jealous of Bai Jingyuan for no reason? From childhood to adulthood, Bai Jingyuan has always been the one following behind him.
Gu Mang coughed twice, picked up his cup, took a sip of water, and said nothing.
There was a pair of small, soft hands that gently held him.
Then the faint fragrance emanating from the woman began to waft restlessly into his nose again.
“Honey,” Jiang Can said with a flattering smile, “if you don’t like hearing about my work, I won’t say anything.”
Gu Mang subtly twitched the corners of his mouth, finally feeling a little more at ease.
"It's not that I don't like hearing it." He turned to look at her and said slowly, "It's just that you've been saying the name Bai Jingyuan all night. Can you change it?"
Jiang Can's eyes widened. "Change what?"
“For example…” He paused for a moment, “wasn’t that banquet hosted by the Huo family? You must have heard of Third Master Huo, right?”
Jiang Can thought for a while and then gently shook her head.
Gu Mang's expression darkened slightly.
"Third Master Huo, you don't know?" He persisted, asking her again.
"Why are you talking about him?" She glanced at him, got up and went to the balcony to bring in the washed clothes, folding them one by one.
"I don't know this person, I've never even met him. What does his welcome banquet have to do with me?"
Gu Mang leaned closer, looking at her with interest. "But I heard that person is very powerful, and the Huo family controls the economic lifeline of the central city. He held a welcome banquet, and many socialites attended."
"You were at the hotel, weren't you curious about what he looked like? Didn't you even think about going to the banquet to see him?"
"Are you crazy?" Jiang Can chuckled. "Why would I be curious about him?"
"Isn't that banquet for choosing a crown princess for him?" Gu Mang said softly. "If you go into the banquet hall and he takes a liking to you, wouldn't that be a meteoric rise to the top? What a great opportunity!"
Jiang Can suddenly stopped what she was doing, looked up at him, and frowned.
"Is that the kind of woman you see?"
Gu Mang was taken aback.
The woman was usually gentle and always smiling at him, but this was the first time he had ever seen Jiang Can so serious.
"Gu Mang, I have always remembered my identity. I am married, I have a husband, and I have always protected our family. I have a clear conscience regarding our marriage!"
“I never thought about currying favor with the powerful and rising to the top in one step! I don’t care if he’s Master Huo or anyone else, those men have nothing to do with me! Ever since I married you, I’ve been determined to stay with you and live a good life… but you actually said that!”
"No, I..." Gu Mang's throat tightened, wishing he could take back what he had just said, chew it up, and swallow it down!
They keep saying Bai Jingyuan is brainless!
Did he grow it on his own?
Gu Mang was covered in sweat and couldn't utter a single word.
Jiang Can glared at him aggrievedly, then immediately turned and went back to her room. Gu Mang followed her, about to explain, when he saw her take all his pillows and blankets from the bed and throw them on the sofa!
Gu Mang tried to take her hand, but the little woman stubbornly shook it off and slammed the door shut.
Then came the sound of a lock being put on inside.
He sat on the sofa and scratched his head furiously.
After a long silence, his gaze fell on the pillows and blankets. These things had already been in the bedroom! But now...
Gu Mang lay down fully clothed, his pillow and blankets still carrying Jiang Can's scent, which kept wafting into his nose.
He gritted his teeth, tossed and turned, and let out a heavy sigh.
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