Chapter 9 I Want to Go Down to the Countryside with You
"Xiang Wan, I'm sorry!"
Ultimately, all those words came together to form this sentence.
Gu Yanxiao knew that Su Xiangwan had received a Western education since childhood and liked men who were witty, humorous, and romantic.
However, having lived in the military for many years and surrounded himself with rough men, he really didn't know how to charm girls.
He was not her ideal husband.
However, he was willing to study for her sake from then on.
He will try his best to become the kind of husband she wants.
Su Xiangwan reached out and patted him on the back: "Why are you apologizing? Gu Yanni and Cao Zhiyuan were the ones who did these things, why are you apologizing?"
Could it be that this man has developed some psychological problems due to the original owner's stupidity and tantrums?
When it comes to things related to the original owner, the first reaction is to apologize. How pathetic!
"It's all because of me that you were targeted by them. If you hadn't married me, you would probably still be living your pre-marriage life abroad."
Gu Yanxiao knew very well what kind of life Su Xiangwan lived before she married him.
Everything they eat, wear, and use is the best.
The only hardship I've ever experienced since childhood has been when I was taking medicine.
That's why, even after she married him and showed him all sorts of pickiness and disdain, Gu Yanxiao never complained.
He married a rich young lady, so naturally he should provide her with a comfortable life in every way.
Su Xiangwan raised her head in Gu Yanxiao's arms: "But if I hadn't married you, but someone else, I might have been dealt with long ago. Do you really think I don't know that you've been protecting my parents all these years?"
The original owner was a willful and selfish person who never considered why the Su family was able to remain peaceful and stable during the terrible turmoil of the past few years.
If it weren't for Gu Yanxiao, the Su family probably wouldn't even have had the chance to leave the country.
However, the original owner was not grateful to Gu Yanxiao for protecting the Su family over the years.
On the contrary, because she married him, she was targeted by the Tail-Cutting Society and could not leave, so she took her anger out on Gu Yanxiao.
"But in the end, I dragged you down with me."
Gu Yanxiao sighed. It was precisely because of his status that Su Xiangwan, as his wife, could not leave to go abroad.
"But don't worry, I've already made arrangements. Even if my parents, Yan Fei, and I are sent to the countryside, your life in Beijing won't be affected too much. You just need to focus on your pregnancy."
"no!"
Almost as soon as Gu Yanxiao finished speaking, Su Xiangwan's voice of refusal rang out.
“Xiang Wan…” Gu Yanxiao’s heart tightened. Looking at her, a guess that even he found unbelievable vaguely surfaced in his mind.
"I don't want to stay in the capital alone. I want to be sent down to the countryside with you," Su Xiangwan said, stating the decision she had made long ago.
"no!"
This time, it was Gu Yanxiao's turn to refuse without hesitation.
Seeing the aggrieved look on Su Xiangwan's face, he thought that his cold rejection had frightened her, so he quickly changed to a gentle expression and said softly, "Xiangwan, being sent to the countryside is no joke. You have grown up in luxury since you were a child, so you have no idea how hard life in the countryside is."
His wife was a pampered young lady since childhood. Even when she went out, she was always picked up and dropped off by a car. Her biggest worries were what bag to match her clothes, where to go for fun, and what to eat for her next meal.
Her skin, which enjoys the most expensive care, is so delicate that it can be broken with a touch. Even slightly rough fabric will leave red marks. How could she possibly endure life in the countryside?
"If I could, I certainly wouldn't want to go to the countryside, but I don't want to be separated from you all even more."
As Su Xiangwan spoke, her eyes reddened, and her voice was so soft it almost melted Gu Yanxiao's heart: "And I believe that even if we go to the countryside, you won't let me do farm work like everyone else, right?"
"Of course I can't let you do the work!" Gu Yanxiao said without thinking.
She's a noble young lady, how could we possibly make her do farm work?
Her hands had done the most tiring work: writing and drawing.
You should know that her calligraphy and paintings used to be something that many people would spend a fortune to obtain.
Using hands like these for farm work would be a terrible waste.
"Isn't that settled? What's wrong with me being sent down to the countryside with you? On the contrary, it will make it easier for you and Mom and Dad to take care of me!"
Su Xiangwan hugged Gu Yanxiao affectionately, not forgetting to pull his hand and place it on her stomach: "Besides, are you really willing to be separated from me and the baby? Aren't you worried that I'll be bullied if I stay in Beijing? And, I'll be scared if you're not by my side when I give birth..."
Gu Yanxiao finally understood just how difficult it was to bear the kindness of a beautiful woman, as his old friend had said.
Under Su Xiangwan's gentle words and coaxing, he even forgot when he had agreed to go to the countryside with her.
All he knew was that at this moment, even if Su Xiangwan wanted his life, he would give it to her without hesitation.
After getting the answer she wanted, Su Xiangwan dared not stay there any longer.
So that no man might realize he'd fallen for her "honey trap" after he's come to his senses.
He quickly grabbed the food box, left a message saying "I'll come back tonight," and ran out of the room.
Gu Yanxiao felt the emptiness in his arms and gave a helpless, bitter smile.
He knew perfectly well that his wife had used her beauty to seduce him.
But his wife was right. So what if she was sent down to the countryside with him?
He was certain that he would never let her suffer in the slightest.
Just like she said, what if I can't be by her side when she gives birth...
Just thinking about that scene gives him the urge to kill.
It seems I can only feel at ease if I keep her by my side.
However, before that, there are some things and some people that need to be dealt with first...
As Su Xiangwan turned the corner in the corridor carrying the food box, she bumped into several acquaintances.
They were none other than Gu Yanni's parents, Gu Jianjun and Wang Cuihua, as well as Cao Huai'ren.
"Oh, isn't this Miss Su?"
Zhu Cuihua was taken aback. After seeing Su Xiangwan's flawlessly beautiful face, a hint of jealousy flashed in her eyes. She spoke with a forced smile.
When Su Xiangwan first married into the Gu family, she was so arrogant that her chin was practically pointing to the sky.
The Su family has now fled abroad, and Gu Yanxiao is now a useless person.
This pampered young lady is now worse off than a chicken after falling from grace.
Gu Jianjun coughed lightly, adopting the demeanor of a concerned elder, and looked at Su Xiangwan, saying, "Xiangwan, are you... here to bring Yan Xiao food? How is his health?"
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