Chapter 54 The Happy Little Rich Girl "Our Chu Yu is a little rich girl."...
There are some questions that Gu Zeming doesn't need Jiang Chuyu to answer.
He already knew the answer in his heart.
How could someone you've schemed your whole life for easily let go of someone you've already obtained?
They'll keep arguing for the rest of their lives. When will it be anyone else's turn to teach them how to do things?
Half an hour later, Gu Zeming parked his car at the entrance of the Qin residence.
This was Jiang Chuyu's first visit to the Qin family's ancestral home.
Unlike the grand villa where Qin Shengya celebrated her birthday last time, this house had a more imposing and cold overall tone, as if it were a relic left over from the last century.
Jiang Chuyu didn't really like it.
The thought of having to come to places like this all the time if she married Gu Zeming made her feel suffocated.
Old Master Qin had already instructed the chef to prepare the meal in advance, and they arrived just in time for dinner.
The Qin residence was bustling with activity today; even Qin Shengya came over for a meal.
Old Master Qin sat in the main seat, exuding an imposing presence without raising his voice. Beside him sat Boss Qin, a figure known for his hypocritical and cunning nature, a top figure in Beijing's elite circles.
Seeing them, Jiang Chuyu was drenched in sweat.
I really don't understand why all the men in their family are so scary.
There are at least two people in this house who don't want her to marry Gu Zeming.
Jiang Chuyu followed Gu Zeming's instructions and greeted everyone one by one.
"Grandpa, Uncle Qin, Aunt Tang..."
Grandpa Qin waved his hand: "Sit down, make yourself at home, don't be too formal."
How could I not be reserved? Your whole family is full of cunning and scheming, each of you looking like a stern-faced debt collector, enough to scare even a ghost out of its wits.
Jiang Chuyu was secretly grumbling to herself when Gu Zeming grabbed her hand.
He took her hand and led her to the seat next to Qin Shengya, then pulled out a chair.
After the two were seated, dinner began.
The long dining table was laden with exquisite dishes, and the air was filled with the aroma of food and an invisible pressure.
The maid quietly served the food.
After a while, Tang Xin asked her warmly, "I wonder if these dishes suit your taste?"
Jiang Chuyu didn't really have much of an appetite, but she still smiled and replied, "It's delicious, thank you, Auntie."
"Eat more if you like it." Tang Xin smiled gently. "You're too thin; it breaks my heart to see you like this."
Jiang Chuyu did as she was told, picking up a few more bites of food from in front of her, swallowing them without tasting them.
Gu Zeming sat next to her, eating with elegant posture and not saying much. He would only occasionally turn his head to see if she needed any help.
Jiang Chuyu realized that the family was not familiar with each other at all.
That makes sense, though. Gu Zeming has lived alone for many years, and her mother was driven crazy by this group of people. It would be strange if she had any feelings for them.
Jiang Chuyu felt a little sad for some reason.
The meal was agonizing and I was restless.
Finally, just as Jiang Chuyu was about to lose her composure, Old Master Qin, sitting at the head of the table, put down his spoon, wiped his mouth with a napkin, and glanced over.
"When do you two plan to officially set a date for your engagement?"
All eyes immediately focused on her and Gu Zeming.
Jiang Chuyu subconsciously sat up straight, just about to speak, when Qin Shengya's voice immediately interrupted.
"Brother, you and Chu Yu are getting engaged? When?"
He certainly wanted it to be as soon as possible, but...
Gu Zeming put down his chopsticks and looked at Jiang Chuyu.
What do you think?
Jiang Chuyu's lips moved, and she was about to refuse when a strange sensation struck her. Her breathing suddenly became difficult, and then her skin began to itch, with small red spots appearing on her neck and arms...
She has a food allergy.
Jiang Chuyu subconsciously reached out to grab her neck, but her fingers trembled uncontrollably.
"I..." She had barely uttered a word when a sharp, suffocating feeling came from her chest, and then the world began to spin.
"Chu taro?"
"Why is her face so pale?!"
In the chaos, someone spoke next to her, but the voice was indistinct.
Before she completely lost consciousness, she saw Gu Zeming's panicked expression.
"She's allergic to peanuts! Who told you to put peanut butter in the soup?!"
His voice was hoarse and completely changed, so much so that everyone in the room was too scared to utter a sound.
Jiang Chuyu frowned in pain. Through her blurred vision, she saw Gu Zeming's face, which was deathly pale, approaching her. His usually cold and aloof eyes were now filled with an almost insane crimson, and the fingers pressing against her face were trembling uncontrollably.
"Chuyu...can you hear me? Are you still feeling unwell?"
"Please, please don't let anything happen to you."
Gu Zeming knelt down and pulled her into his arms, holding her tightly with one hand while frantically pulling out his phone with the other, his fingers tapping randomly on the screen before finally dialing a number.
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Jiang Chuyu was rushed to the emergency room due to anaphylactic shock and did not wake up until noon the next day.
She opened her eyes and saw Qin Shengya dozing by the bedside, looking like she was about to collapse, so she called out to her.
Qin Shengya jolted awake instantly.
"Oh, you're awake? I'll go call my brother!"
She ran out the door and told Gu Zeming, who was talking to the doctor, about Jiang Chuyu's awakening.
A short while later, the two walked back to the ward together.
Jiang Chuyu was still recalling what happened last night when she saw them come in and asked, "Did I have a food allergy yesterday?"
"Yes, they added tomato peanut sauce to the soup."
I see.
Thank goodness, she almost died.
The Qin family is definitely not a place for humans!
Jiang Chuyu was still shaken.
Gu Zeming sat down by the bed, held her hand, and carefully observed her expression.
Are you feeling better?
Jiang Chuyu nodded: "Much better."
Qin Shengya laughed and said, "Luckily you're alright, otherwise my brother would have turned the house upside down. You have no idea what he did last night..."
Gu Zeming frowned and interrupted her: "Sheng Ya, you go out first, let me talk to Chu Yu for a few minutes."
"You're kicking me out so soon? You think I'm being a third wheel? Fine, I'll leave!"
Qin Shengya gave a soft hum, smiled and winked at Jiang Chuyu, then left the ward, leaving the two of them alone.
Jiang Chuyu's throat was a little dry, and she asked in a hoarse voice, "What do you want to tell me?"
Gu Zeming poured a glass of warm water and handed it to him: "Drink this water first."
Jiang Chuyu took the cup, held it, and slowly drank a few sips.
Having just recovered from a serious illness, she appeared unusually well-behaved.
But Gu Zeming knew that inside that sickly body lived a soul more rebellious than anyone else.
The thought that she might have abandoned him last night enveloped Gu Zeming in a gloomy mood.
He stared intently at Jiang Chuyu: "Sorry, there won't be a next time."
Jiang Chuyu didn't understand why he was apologizing; her food allergy wasn't his fault.
and……
Jiang Chuyu smiled at him: "Actually, the moment I collapsed last night, I suddenly felt a sense of relief."
"To die like this, without having to respond to anyone's expectations, seems like a kind of happiness."
Upon hearing this, Gu Zeming frowned slightly, seemingly displeased, and said, "Are you stupid?"
"What if you die and there's still money left in your bank account?"
He knows how to comfort people.
Jiang Chuyu couldn't bear to die when she thought about the 20 million yuan she still had in her account.
She glared at Gu Zeming and said seriously, "If one day I die inexplicably, you must remember to burn plenty of paper money for me, otherwise, I will haunt you even as a poor ghost."
"What do you mean by death?" Gu Zeming kissed her hand and said to her in a coaxing tone, "Our Chuyu is a little rich girl. She should live a long and happy life."
Jiang Chuyu felt a lump in her throat for some reason, wanting to both cry and laugh, but she quickly held it back.
"Don't talk to me like that."
Gu Zeming looked up at her, his face returning to that indifferent, aloof expression.
"Why?"
"It's kind of scary."
Gu Zeming chuckled softly: "I thought you liked me to be a little gentler."
Jiang Chuyu curled her lips: "When we're doing 'that,' I told you to be gentle, could you?"
Gu Zeming was silent for a moment, then softly uttered two words: "No."
This is the only thing that is non-negotiable.
Jiang Chuyu rolled her eyes.
She said that he didn't seem like someone who would listen to people; he was just trying to fool her. Anyone who fell for it was a fool.
Just as I was wondering what was going on, I heard his voice in my ear: "Are you cursing me in your heart?"
Jiang Chuyu exclaimed in surprise, and when she came to her senses, she met a pair of gentle, smiling eyes.
She paused, then realized what he was saying, and immediately felt a little embarrassed.
"What's wrong with me scolding you a couple of times? You deserve to be scolded in countless ways."
"A hypocrite like you, who is sanctimonious, shameless, beast in human form, pretentious, and deserving of a slap on the left cheek and a kick on the right cheek, should be severely scolded before he will behave."
She mumbled something under her breath, and that really gave her a good scolding.
Gu Zeming nodded, not angry at all, but just smiled and said, "So I'm that bad?"
Jiang Chuyu said with absolute certainty, "You're just that bad."
Gu Zeming gave a slight smile, letting her do as she pleased.
Jiang Chuyu talked to him for a while, then felt tired and lay down again.
Seeing that her complexion had improved, Gu Zeming tucked her hand back under the covers and got up to call the doctor to examine her.
The doctor said she was incredibly lucky; a few minutes later, she really wouldn't have survived. When she was discharged, the doctor specifically told Gu Zeming to be extremely careful in the future, or he would lose his girlfriend.
Gu Zeming followed the doctor's advice.
Back in the car, he took a box from the center console in the driver's seat and opened it.
Jiang Chuyu glanced at it curiously and found it was a cherry blossom pink women's watch.
Judging from the materials and design alone, it is very precious.
Jiang Chuyu's eyes lit up. "For me?"
"Um."
Gu Zeming took out his watch and said softly, "Give me your hand." She hesitated and reached out her hand.
Gu Zeming gently held her wrist and carefully fastened the watch strap, his movements as gentle as if he were handling a rare treasure.
The moment the watch clasp closed, Jiang Chuyu's eyelids twitched; something felt off.
"Alright," Gu Zeming said, but he didn't let go immediately. Instead, he gently rubbed her wrist with his fingertips.
Jiang Chuyu sensed something was off about him and asked, "Why do you seem so unhappy? Do you think I'm too expensive?"
Gu Zeming remained silent for a few seconds, looking at her with a complicated expression, and then said to her in a slow but undeniable tone, "I installed a location listening device in the watch."
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