Chapter 143: It’s Tough For You
Qiao Xi looked at him curiously. Gu Zheng pursed his lips and just said, “There was no such thing.”
Qiao Xi was puzzled. “What?”
Gu Zheng turned to look at her and said word by word, “I never promised to take care of Shen Ying.”
Qiao Xi nodded. Whether Gu Zheng had promised Shen Ying or not did not matter to her as long as the two did not disgust her.
Seeing her patronizing look, Gu Zheng frowned and asked, “You don’t believe me?”
Qiao Xi did not know why he suddenly became obsessed with this question, but she still shook her head to indicate that she was not doubting him. If someone like Gu Zheng really had feelings for Shen Ying, he would not deliberately say such things to her just because his wife was by his side. The reason he said those things was because he did not care about it, and it was also because he found Shen Ying’s chattering very annoying.
Gu Zheng raised his eyebrows in satisfaction, but he felt that Qiao Xi’s reaction was not right. Since this woman trusted him, why did she still have such a nonchalant expression? It was as if whether he and Shen Ying were involved or not had nothing to do with her.
Was this the attitude a wife should have?
“Young Master, you’re back.”
Gu Zheng still wanted to say something when an elderly servant suddenly appeared at the corner. The corners of the servant’s eyes were filled with wrinkles. When she smiled, she looked very kind and amiable. “Old Madam Gu woke up a long time ago and has been waiting for you to come over.”
Old Madam Gu? That was the grandmother Gu Zheng was talking about?
Gu Zheng nodded. “I was delayed over something in the living room, so I’m a little late.”
The servant also knew what those people from the Gu family were like. She shook her head and led the way. Gu Zheng held Qiao Xi’s hand and reminded her in a low voice, “Mrs. Gu, you don’t have to care about those people in the living room, but I hope you can try your best and show me all your acting skills now.”
Qiao Xi nodded in understanding. She knew that it did not matter whether those people outside believed that they were a harmonious couple or not. It was fine as long as Grandma believed that they were a loving couple.
The two of them passed through a small garden and walked through a long corridor before arriving in front of an independent courtyard. The breeze blew over the thick smell of Chinese medicine. Qiao Xi could not help but sniffle, but Gu Zheng did not react at all. He was probably used to it.
“Old Madam is waiting for you in the greenhouse.”
With that, the servant left.
The greenhouse was filled with sunlight. Under the golden sunlight, a white-haired old woman was lying on a rocking chair with a blanket over her. When she saw Gu Zheng and Qiao Xi enter, she smiled and waved at them.
Gu Zheng’s cold eyebrows gradually relaxed. He walked in and squatted beside the old woman. He held her hand and called out softly, “Grandma.”
Qiao Xi had never seen Gu Zheng like this. He had always been cold and taciturn. When angered, he would say nasty things, and the corners of his mouth would always carry a wisp of a mocking smile as he looked down on the world. However, at this moment, he was like a wild beast that had shed its sharp edges, revealing its soft belly without any offensive power.
Old Madam Gu patted Gu Zheng’s hand. “Good child, you’ve been working hard.”
The old woman’s eyes were muddy, and her voice was very hoarse, but there was a sense of wisdom and transparency about Old Madam Gu. She raised her eyes to look at Qiao Xi with a warm smile. “This is your wife, right? She looks really pretty.”
She waved her hand. Qiao Xi hesitated for a second before mimicking Gu Zheng’s behavior and squatting beside Old Madam Gu. She called out softly, “Grandma.”
“Good child.” Old Madam Gu held Qiao Xi’s hand. “It’s been hard on you to be with such a blockhead.”
Qiao Xi: “…”
“To be honest, I never thought that Gu Zheng would get married. I thought that I would never be able to see his wedding day. Luckily, you appeared.” Old Madam Gu was very emotional.
Qiao Xi remained silent.
She felt that Old Madam Gu was thinking too much. According to Gu Zheng’s appearance and status, as long as he said that he wanted to marry, countless women would rush over.
Old Madam Gu smiled very happily. “When I heard that you two were married, I quickly got someone to make a pair of jade sculptures. I wanted to give them to you when we meet, but I didn’t expect to see you so soon. The jade sculptures aren’t ready yet…”
Qiao Xi: “…”
She seemed to know where Gu Zheng’s genes for making others dumbfounded came from.
However, Qiao Xi remembered her mission. She had to pretend to be a happy couple with Gu Zheng to cheer up Old Madam Gu, so she said softly, “Thank you, Grandma. The gift isn’t important. I’m already very happy to be able to see you.”
“Such a good child. You’ve really been blinded by Gu Zheng. If he bullies you in the future, tell me. I’ll support you.”
Gu Zheng was helpless. “Grandma…”
Qiao Xi chuckled.
😉