Her thoughtfulness and care brought Gu Qingyan a long-lost warmth. He put down his chopsticks, looked at Xiao Wanrou earnestly, and said, "Wanrou, thank you."
Xiao Wanrou looked at him with some confusion, not understanding why he suddenly said such a thing.
However, Gu Qingyan was already eating with her head down, so she didn't say anything more.
After dinner, Gu Qingyan didn't leave in a hurry as usual, but chose to stay on the sofa in the living room and rest with his eyes closed. Seeing this, Xiao Wanrou quietly went into the kitchen and brewed a pot of fine white tea for Gu Qingyan. She carefully placed the teapot in front of Gu Qingyan, gently lifted the teacup with her slender fingers, and said softly, "Brother Qingyan, have some tea."
Gu Qingyan opened his eyes, looking at the teacup in front of him and Xiao Wanrou's delicate and lovely face, a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He took the teacup, took a sip, and the light aroma of tea spread in his mouth, making him feel much more relaxed.
“I’ve had Huang Lin contact her, but it might take a few days for Lin’s mother to arrive. You can’t stay home by yourself these days, so I’ll have Huang Lin arrange for someone to come and take care of you tomorrow.”
"It's alright, Brother Qingyan, I can wait a few days. I'm used to getting along with Aunt Lin, and I'm afraid I won't be able to adapt if a stranger comes along. I can take care of myself. Look, I even cooked a whole table of food for you today." Xiao Wanrou smiled sweetly and sat down opposite him.
Seeing that she was not arrogant, Gu Qingyan nodded, "Alright."
Xiao Wanrou poured him another cup of tea.
As night deepened, Gu Qingyan felt a little dizzy, thinking that it might be because she had been too tired lately, so she got up to say goodbye.
Just as Gu Qingyan reached the entrance, Xiao Wanrou stepped forward, hugged him from behind, pressed her face against his back, and said in a gentle voice, "Brother Qingyan."
Even the hardest ice was warmed up at this moment.
He did not leave that night.
He did not leave every night after that.
A week later, Lin's mother rushed back home and carried groceries into the house, only to see Gu Qingyan sitting in the living room.
Her dark-colored loungewear stood out strikingly.
"Young...Young Master," Lin Ma stammered, unable to hide her surprise for a moment.
"Yes, you're back." Gu Qingyan glanced at her, his expression normal. "Has the child recovered?"
A week later, on a sunny afternoon, Lin's mother rushed home carrying fresh vegetables and stepped into the house, only to see Gu Qingyan sitting in the living room.
He was dressed in dark-colored loungewear, and his unique aura stood out in the quiet living room.
"Young...Young Master," Lin Ma stammered, clearly unable to hide her surprise for a moment. The vegetables in her hands almost slipped from her grasp, but she managed to steady herself in time.
Gu Qingyan glanced at her, his expression unchanged. "Yes, you're back," he said calmly, his tone carrying an undeniable authority. "Are the children all better?"
"Ah? Yes, thank you for your concern, young master. Everything's ready, everything's ready." Lin Ma quickly replied, a simple and honest smile on her face, and hurried into the kitchen to place the vegetables she was carrying on the marble countertop.
Just then, Xiao Wanrou, who had just woken up from her afternoon nap, appeared in the living room wearing a light purple nightgown. Her hair was slightly messy, and her eyes were still sleepy, making her look extremely cute. She called out sweetly, "Brother Qingyan, don't you have to go to the company today? I can manage at home by myself, you don't need to stay home with me."
Gu Qingyan looked at her, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes, "I'm not busy today." His answer was simple, but it was enough to make Xiao Wanrou feel at ease and happy.
"Brother Qingyan, would you like some tea? I'll make some for you?" Xiao Wanrou said, yawning as she looked a little sleepy.
"Okay." Gu Qingyan nodded.
Xiao Wanrou walked towards the kitchen, and when she saw Lin Ma already busy inside, an embarrassed blush crept onto her face. She hadn't expected Lin Ma to come back so early.
"Aunt Lin, when did you get back?" Xiao Wanrou's fingers were curled up, and she glanced at Gu Qingyan out of the corner of her eye, feeling a little embarrassed. She secretly glanced at Gu Qingyan and found him sitting calmly in the living room, without any sign of anything unusual.
"Just got back, just got back." Lin's mother also felt a little embarrassed. She had only been gone for a week, but she hadn't expected her young master and Miss Xiao to make such rapid progress. This left her feeling somewhat at a loss, unsure of how to deal with this sudden situation.
After preparing the meal, Lin's mother made an excuse to go out and buy some things and slipped away. She secretly rejoiced that she had reacted quickly, otherwise she would have been mortified.
Watching Lin Ma's hurried departure, Xiao Wanrou couldn't help but feel worried. "Lin Ma seemed a little surprised," she whispered. "Do you think it would be bad if your family found out?"
Gu Qingyan calmly peeled a shrimp for Xiao Wanrou, wiped his fingers with a tissue, and said indifferently, "She already knows."
Xiao Wanrou froze, her mind going blank. She had no idea that Gu Qingyan had already told his family, which shocked and unsettled her. She didn't know how to face this sudden news, her heart filled with doubt and worry.
Gu Qingyan saw her stunned expression; he hadn't expected his words to shock Xiao Wanrou so much. He reached out and gently took her hand, tenderly stroking her hair, and softly reassured her, "Wanrou, don't worry. You don't need to worry about anything; I'm here for you. Don't worry."
The moment the words left his mouth, Gu Qingyan was stunned. He hadn't expected to say such a thing; this feeling had exceeded his imagination and expectations.
Gu Qingyan withdrew his hand and frowned. Lately, even he himself couldn't understand his own actions.
Is he making a promise?
This feeling made him somewhat alarmed and even more anxious.
For a fleeting moment, he even felt that he had betrayed Xiao Wanqing.
But isn't this the substitute he wanted?
Seeing Gu Qingyan lost in thought, Xiao Wanrou keenly sensed the change in his mind. She knew that Gu Qingyan had always deeply loved Xiao Wanqing, and that she was currently just a substitute for him.
She reached out and gently placed her hand on Gu Qingyan's arm, looking into his eyes, and said softly, "Brother Qingyan, whatever decision you make, I will respect it. I also know that you will always have a place for Sister Wanqing in your heart. I understand. Brother Qingyan, you are a very affectionate person. I feel very lucky to be able to stay by your side."
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