Chapter 38: Torture

Gu Mian was a little worried, "What should we do now?"

"I checked all the waiters and found one who was very suspicious. He took a leave of absence overnight and sent someone to his house, but the house was empty."

"Then this person is very suspicious, Mr. Pei, are you sure you don't want to call the police to arrest him?"

Pei Jianchuan was very cautious. "If I call the police, many things will be difficult to handle. However... people can't escape."

"That's good."

"Gu Mian, are you okay?" Pei Jianchuan asked, "When Li Tingshen took you away from the hospital yesterday morning, he didn't look very happy. I was worried that he would make things difficult for you."

Gu Mian smiled and said, "No, it's normal for couples to have some small fights."

"I'm glad you're alright." Pei Jianchuan added, "Because Xiaobao got into trouble, I have to deal with this matter before returning to Haicheng."

"That's fine. The incident happened in the capital, so it must be resolved in the capital." Gu Mian hesitated for a moment and said, "I'm a little busy these days, so I won't go to the hospital to see Xiaobao. If he misses me, let him call me."

"Okay, I'll let you know as soon as I have any news."

"Um."

......

Gu Mian stayed at the Li family's old house and accompanied old lady Li without leaving the house. He personally cooked one or two dishes for her at every meal.

The old lady looked at her busy figure and couldn't help but wipe away her tears secretly.

She knew very well that Gu Mian just wanted to spend some more time with her.

Li Tingshen would come back for dinner every day, and after dinner he would play chess with old lady Li. He seldom went out.

At night, Gu Mian came out of the shower and just lay down on the bed, the man next to her hugged her and kissed her.

Gu Mian was startled, but did not refuse.

The man kissed her and spoke in a hoarse voice, "Why aren't you done yet, huh?"

Gu Mian gently pushed him and said, "There are still two days left, stop making trouble."

"Don't make trouble." Li Tingshen grabbed her hand, "Kiss her for a while."

He kissed her until he couldn't bear it anymore, then he reluctantly let her go and went to the bathroom.

Gu Mian couldn't help but laugh, but tears welled up in his eyes.

She will remember this final tenderness firmly, supporting her to reminisce this love that has never been reciprocated for the rest of her life.

Li Tingshen's cell phone rang. Gu Mian turned around and glanced at the screen. It was a call from Yin Luoxue.

The tears in Gu Mian's eyes gradually dissipated, but he ignored it.

The phone rang several times, and only when Li Tingshen came out of the bathroom did he pick it up.

He saw the incoming call and subconsciously glanced at Gu Mian who was playing with his phone. He walked to the window and answered the call. "What's up?"

"Brother Tingshen, why did you take so long to answer the phone?"

"I just went to take a shower, so I didn't hear it."

Yin Luoxue said sadly, "You haven't come to see me for several days."

"I moved back to my old house to accompany my grandma these days, so I can't get away."

"You moved back to the old house? What about Gu Mian?"

"Come back with me, of course."

He said it so matter-of-factly that Yin Luoxue suddenly became unhappy, "Brother Tingshen, I feel so bad, can you come to the hospital and keep me company?"

"It's too late. Let's do it another day. Go to bed early. If you feel uncomfortable, call a doctor."

In the hospital, Yin Luoxue sat on the hospital bed, looking at the call that was hung up, and was so angry that she threw the phone directly, "Damn it!"

"Luoxue, what happened?" He Meiru walked in and asked curiously, "Who made our little princess angry?"

"Mom, I want to be discharged from the hospital!"

"Why are you being discharged from the hospital so suddenly?"

Yin Luoxue gritted her teeth in anger, "Gu Mian moved back to the old house with Ting Shen. She must have been pestering Ting Shen and not letting him come to see me!"

He Meiru closed the door, stepped forward and said in a low voice, "Haven't you arranged to deal with Gumian? Just wait patiently, why rush now?"

"No, I can't stand it when I think of her lying next to Ting Shen, pestering him to do it!"

"Okay, okay, we'll be discharged tomorrow. Don't be angry. Your illness doesn't allow you to get angry." He Meiru quickly comforted her. "It's all because of this Gu Mian. She always makes you angry. I'll tell your cousin to torture her to vent your anger!"

......

The next day.

When Gu Mian woke up, it was already eight o'clock and Li Tingshen was still asleep.

"Ting Shen." Gu Mian woke him up, "It's very late."

"Take a rest today." The man turned over and hugged her, "Sleep a little longer."

"I'm going to get up." Gu Mian pushed him. "My grandma asked me to go shopping with her today. She said she wanted to buy a full-month gift for her friend's great-grandson."

"Okay." Li Tingshen said, "Bring your card and buy whatever you like."

Three years ago, after Li Ting came to his senses and decided not to divorce, he gave her a black card with unlimited credit, which could be used to buy anything of value.

Gu Mian curled the corners of his lips and said, "I understand."

After having breakfast, Gu Mian went out with Madam Li.

She had never been to a maternity and baby store, and everything she saw looked cute and adorable.

It’s a pity that she can’t buy it for the baby in her belly now, for fear that Li Tingshen will find out.

After choosing the gift, the old lady didn't rush home. She took Gu Mian shopping for most of the day and bought a lot of things for her. They found a restaurant outside to have lunch before going home.

As soon as I walked into the living room, I saw Yin Luoxue sitting in a wheelchair, talking and laughing with Li Xingze, and Li Tingshen was also sitting on the sofa.

When Yin Luoxue saw the old lady, she quickly put down the teacup in her hand and moved forward in her wheelchair. "Grandma, you're back? You like drinking tea. There was an auction two days ago, and I bought some rare and good tea leaves, so I brought them to you specially."

The old lady replied calmly, "You are thoughtful."

"It's our duty to honor our grandma." Yin Luoxue saw what the driver was holding and said with a smile, "Gu Mian, have you gone shopping? These brands of clothes are not cheap."

Madam Li said, "It's not like the Li family is poor. They can afford any expensive clothes."

"Grandma, I just think that Gu Mian doesn't make money, and it's not good for him to always rely on Hua Tingshen's money. Don't you always advocate that girls should be financially independent?"

The old lady took Gushou's hand and came to sit on the sofa. "You have a good memory. Remember what I said carefully."

Yin Luoxue immediately followed suit, "Of course, I've always kept grandma's teachings in mind."

"Really?" The old lady smiled, "But I seem to have told you before that Ting Shen is married and you should stay away from him, but you didn't seem to listen."

The smile on Yin Luoxue's face froze for a moment, and then she felt so aggrieved that she was about to cry.

Li Xingze immediately jumped up and said, "Grandma, why did you make Luoxue sad again? What did Luoxue do wrong to deserve your words? Is it possible that my brother can't have other people of the opposite sex around him after he gets married?"

He still felt it was not enough after he finished speaking, and glared at Gu Mian angrily, "Gu Mian, if you have anything you are dissatisfied with, you can speak it out yourself. You dare not speak out yourself, and let your grandmother speak up for you, what kind of ability is that!"

Gu Mian turned around and looked at him coldly.

"Why are you looking at me like that? If you dare, say something."

Gu Mian smiled and said, "Why should I talk to someone who is as stupid as a pig?"

Li Xingze stood up angrily, "How dare you humiliate me? This is the Li family, who gave you the guts to talk to me like that!"

"Xingze, you've had enough." Madam Li looked at him sternly, "This is the Li family. She is the eldest lady of the Li family, so she naturally has the right to speak. But you, who gave you the courage to speak to the eldest sister-in-law like this."

Li Xingze was almost going crazy, "Grandma, what kind of magic potion did this woman give you that you have to speak for her like this!"

"Do you think grandma is old and confused, and can be easily drugged?" The old lady took a sip of hot tea. "On the contrary, grandma has clear eyes and a clear mind. She can hear and see clearly."

She turned to look at Yin Luoxue, "What you said just now was meant to mock Gu Mian for only spending men's money, but Luoxue, you have spent dozens of times more of Ting Shen's money than Gu Mian over the years. Not to mention the far more, the third floor of your house can't even hold your bags, right? Every one of them was paid for by Ting Shen."

"Gu Mian is the Li wife, and it is legitimate for her to take Hua Tingshen's money, but it is different for you. Do you know that every penny Tingshen has spent on you after marriage is legally their joint property, and Gu Mian is qualified to ask you for it back."

Yin Luoxue's tears fell, "Grandma, Brother Tingshen has always loved me and wanted to make me happy, so every month he would ask major brands to send me the latest bags. I couldn't refuse his kindness, so I had to accept it. If it makes you unhappy, I won't accept it anymore, and I can give all the bags at home to Gu Mian."

"Our little girl Mian doesn't need second-hand goods." Old Madam Li said coldly, "Today, let alone buying her only these small things, even if we empty the entire mall, it is her right as Madam Li. Not to mention that I bought these things for her today, and Hua Tingshen didn't pay a penny."

Yin Luoxue cried even harder, "I'm sorry, grandma. I didn't ask clearly. It's my fault. Please don't be angry with me..."

She looked at Li Tingshen anxiously, "Brother Tingshen, I didn't mean to make grandma angry. Please help me tell grandma not to be angry... wuwuwu..."

"That's enough." Li Ting frowned slightly, "It's just a small matter, is it necessary to be like this? Grandma, Luoxue is not in good health, please don't make things difficult for her."

"If you are not feeling well, just stay in the hospital and don't come to the Li family all day and meddle in their family affairs." Old Madam Li stood up and said, "I am tired, Mian girl, take me back to my room."

Gu Mian stood up and said, "Okay."

The two were about to go upstairs when the servant suddenly came to report, "Madam, there is a man named Pei outside the door with a child. He said he is here to look for the eldest young lady."

Li Tingshen's face suddenly sank!