Chapter 41.41 Completely Unaware
Sophia's words made He Peiru sit up straight instantly.
I completely lost the will to finish the rest of the pastry.
She tilted her head back, trying to see the view outside through the window, but because she was sitting, she could only return empty-handed.
She decided to silently wonder if the person she wanted to see was in Jiang Yici's car.
If so, what should I say after seeing him?
She started to think about how to make her movements not seem abrupt if Gu Zhaoqian was among the people coming in later.
Although she was completely baffled by the current situation.
But that didn't diminish her high expectations.
Sophia had been standing to one side the whole time, which gave her a much wider view, so she continued to say what she had seen: "Young Master Gu also got out of the car."
He Peiru's heart seemed to be suddenly suspended in mid-air.
Even though she wasn't doing anything, she felt flustered and overwhelmed.
Then, as if giving up the struggle, he muttered, "My uncle came back with him, so it's normal for him to come to the Jiang family."
During this time, Sophia spent every day with He Peiru, so how could she not notice He Peiru's special feelings for Gu Zhaoqian?
Although Sophia saw all of this, she also understood the principle of knowing what to say and what to keep to herself, and most of the time she could only watch from the perspective of an outsider.
She didn't forget her duty and said, "There seems to be a lot of stuff, I'll go help carry some."
"Go."
He Peiru's gaze fell on the last pastry, and she picked it up and took a bite.
While chewing slowly, she stood up and walked towards the living room.
At least this way, she can be distracted and won't feel so awkward.
Jiang Yici was the first to enter, followed by Gu Zhaoqian.
Behind them were Assistant Li and the Jiang family's Filipino maids, carrying several bags of various sizes and Jiang Yici's suitcase, so messy that she couldn't tell what they were at all.
He Peiru looked away in confusion, but in the process, her eyes met Gu Zhaoqian's.
She then noticed that the corners of the man's mouth were slightly upturned, as if he had been looking at her with a half-smile from the very beginning.
At that moment, she felt her breath catch in her throat, and she hurriedly turned her head to look at Jiang Yici.
Fortunately, Jiang Yici was busy instructing Sophia and the others on how to arrange the things they had brought back, so he probably didn't have time to pay attention to their movements.
He Peiru secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said, "Uncle, Brother Qian. I thought you would be arriving later."
"We left early after finishing our business. Aru is downstairs..." Jiang Yici smiled and gestured, "These are all souvenirs for you. See if you like them."
He Peiru looked in the direction he indicated and realized that the bags he had brought in had already filled the entire coffee table.
She was a little surprised, pointed with her finger, and asked, "Are these all of them? How come there are so many?"
"Because I wasn't sure what to do," Jiang Yici explained first, then directly exposed, "Most of the choices were made by A-Qian. If you have any opinions, just tell him."
"Huh?"
He Peiru was still a little stunned, unsure of how to react.
Therefore, Gu Zhaoqian not only kept it in mind, but it was also clear that he took it very seriously.
Gu Zhaoqian thought she didn't understand, so he explained, "These are all yours, and whether you like them or not is up to you."
Jiang Yici nodded in agreement: "Aru, take your time to look at what's available. Your uncle will go back to his study now."
"……good."
After putting the things down, the Filipino maids continued with their work, and Assistant Li followed Jiang Yici into the study.
Suddenly, only the two of them remained in the spacious living room.
He Peiru felt that the pastry in her hand was a bit superfluous, and she should have known better than to do something so unnecessary.
Fortunately, there was only one bite left, so she quickly and neatly stuffed it into her mouth.
Watching her series of actions, Gu Zhaoqian couldn't help but laugh and said, "Aru, you don't need to be in such a hurry."
Feeling embarrassed took over, and she quickly explained, "I didn't expect..."
She didn't know whether to say first that she didn't expect them to come back so soon, or that she didn't expect them to have prepared so many things. The words were on the tip of her tongue, but she stopped as if she had a choke.
"It's my fault." Gu Zhaoqian took the blame without hesitation. "I was so busy tidying up when I got off the plane that I forgot to tell you."
In the end, it was all for her?
He Peiru quickly shook her head, and was about to say something when she heard Gu Zhaoqian speak again: "Come on, let's take a look at these things first."
She casually found a seat on the nearest sofa, looking at the dazzling array of bags in front of her, unsure where to begin.
Gu Zhaoqian saw through her thoughts, so he picked up one of the brown paper bags and handed it to her: "What are you hesitating about? You'll have to open it anyway."
He Peiru stuck out her tongue and opened the sealed brown paper bag to see what was inside.
The first thing that catches her eye is several different Hello Kitty dolls. She takes them out one by one and places them on the coffee table, only to find that they are Hello Kitty dressed as kangaroo and koala.
She then opened the other kraft paper bags one after another.
From large plush toys to tiny keychains, figurines of all sizes are clearly gathered here.
Gu Zhaoqian explained, "Didn't you say you wanted something exclusive to Australia? I think this is perfect."
Since her parents left, no one has bought her any plush toys.
The soft touch she felt when she picked it up seemed to have a magical power that soothed the regrets in her heart.
The remaining leather bags contained not only plush toys but also countless trinkets.
She couldn't help but exclaim, "This is too much..."
"I wasn't sure what you'd like, so I just took whatever I thought was suitable." Gu Zhaoqian said preemptively, worried that she might think there was something wrong with it. "Uncle Jiang knows this too, so don't feel guilty."
"I like them all, thank you, Brother Qian."
He Peiru didn't have time to process her emotions, but she still had to observe the proper etiquette.
"No need to be so polite." Gu Zhaoqian smiled helplessly. At this moment, he noticed the insulated bag next to him. Since sitting down, he had been so focused on seeing if she liked these little trinkets that he almost forgot he had prepared this. "Oh, right."
He Peiru looked up and followed Gu Zhaoqian's gaze, only to find that there was an insulated bag next to her.
He said, "It's been kept in the refrigerator the whole way, so it shouldn't have melted."
"What is it? Is it something to eat?" Her curiosity was immediately piqued.
What could possibly be worth all that trouble he went through to bring back from Australia?
Gu Zhaoqian didn't answer directly, but instead kept it a secret: "You'll know when you open it."
She opened it and saw the rectangular box inside.
It feels icy cold to the touch, even a little freezing.
He Peiru vaguely guessed what it was.
She opened the lid, and sure enough, it was Italian ice cream, just as she had expected.
She looked at the packaging again and realized it was a familiar brand name. She tilted her head and asked, "I remember this brand is also in Hong Kong. Why did you bring it back from Australia?"
He replied, "The flavors I chose are all Australia-exclusive, which you might not be able to find in Hong Kong."
He Peiru understood.
The insulated bag also contained a cone and an ice cream scooper, and even a spoon and a small cup.
She became increasingly curious about the flavors of these different colored ice creams.
I want to take action, but I'm too clumsy to know where to start.
Gu Zhaoqian didn't say anything, but directly reached out and took the things before saying, "I'll help you."
He added, "But we're about to have dinner, so we can't eat too much."
These words reminded He Peiru, and she paused in her actions: "I had forgotten about it if you hadn't mentioned it..."
I don't know whether or not to continue putting her idea into practice.
"But it's okay to eat just a little bit."
It sounded like the tone used to coax a child.
He Peiru was taken aback.
Before she could react, Gu Zhaoqian scooped out a ball of ice cream and put it in a small paper cup.
Because it had been left in the air for a while, the Italian ice cream melted at just the right temperature, making it especially easy to scoop out balls.
He Peiru took the paper cup and scooped out a small spoonful to taste.
A vibrant aroma instantly fills the mouth, while the rich, firm yet chewy texture of tiramisu is also palpable.
The unexpected flavor delighted her. She looked at the ice cream in the paper cup and said, "I thought it would be pistachio."
"Isn't it quite special?"
When Gu Zhaoqian went out to prepare a souvenir for her, he decided that no matter how troublesome it was, he would find a way to bring it back.
He Peiru became increasingly convinced that what she had just experienced was not an illusion.
Both Gu Zhaoqian's tone and expression showed that he was genuinely treating her like a child.
This thought also led her to eat the last few bites hastily, without any intention of savoring them carefully.
Her chest was filled with emotions she dared not describe, and she could only try her best to calm herself down.
Sophia finally reappeared at this moment and asked softly, "Miss, Young Master Gu, should I put these souvenirs away first?"
Gu Zhaoqian nodded: "Put it away first."
He Peiru really didn't have the courage to be alone with her anymore, so she turned her head and instructed Sophia: "Put this box of ice cream back in the refrigerator first, and then help me take the rest of the things back to my room."
"good."
Sophia had wanted to help several times earlier, but then she remembered that when Jiang Yici went back to his study, he had told them, "Don't go to the living room unless you have to."
She wasn't unaware of her young mistress's feelings, but noticing her subtle mix of joy and helplessness, she chose to wait for the right moment to approach her.
Judging from He Peiru's reaction, Sophia was certain that she had done the right thing.
Because she was clearly relieved.
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He Peiru carried several plush toys back to her room.
This time she took the elevator directly. When the elevator came down, she felt a gaze following her from behind for just a few seconds.
But she didn't have the courage to look back at all.
She would definitely make eye contact with Gu Zhaoqian again.
He Peiru didn't intend to pile them up in the dressing room or hide them, but Sophia happened to bring in the rest of the items, so they decided to take them out one by one and place them in the empty space.
As she explained to Sophia how to place the items, she also asked, "Sophia, what do you think of these souvenirs?"
The contents were much more than they appeared on the surface; Gu Zhaoqian had also prepared extra small items for the Jiang family's Filipino maid.
The sentiment itself cannot be explained in just a few words.
Sophia could only say as bluntly as possible, "I think they're all great, and it's obvious that a lot of effort was put into them."
This answer made He Peiru unable to help but grin.
Dinner time arrived quickly.
He Peiru hurried downstairs.
As expected, Gu Zhaoqian stayed with the Jiang family.
By now, she had calmed down, and besides, she was already used to dining with Gu Zhaoqian, so she didn't feel too bothered.
But she took a deep breath before sitting down.
He Peiru and Jiang Yici hadn't seen each other for over a week, but that didn't delay their preparations at all.
“Aru, Assistant Li told me about your decision.” Jiang Yici never liked to be wishy-washy, and immediately stated his plan, “Just prepare according to your idea. When we get to England, I will arrange a new driver for you, and Sophia will go with you.”
"Okay, I'll do as you say, Uncle."
She strongly agreed with the arrangement.
Gu Zhaoqian, sitting on the other side, knew nothing about this and asked, "England? What is Aru going there for?"
Jiang Yici raised an eyebrow and asked in return—
"Aru is going to study in England, didn't you know?"
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