Chapter 117: She has to take responsibility for her own affairs

  She pursed her lips, and a pair of beautiful eyes, now with some dark circles underneath, made her pale face even more striking. Xiao Qian looked at this stubborn woman, feeling that he couldn't look at her too much, he must have been fed up with her, so just looking at her made him feel annoyed, wanting to scold her severely, scolding her until she had nothing to say back, and wouldn't dare to argue with him again.

  Unfortunately, the woman in front of him was not Qing Huan, nor was she one of those ordinary women. She was Gu Yu, a woman who would never admit her mistakes no matter how much you scolded her.

  Forget it, why is he still putting on airs with her?

  Xiao Qian thought, he was so bored that he would think of these useless things.

  Xiao Qian pulled his clothes over his shoulder, his dark eyes seeming to hold a hint of annoyance and confusion as he glanced at Gu Yu, then turned away silently.

  However, just a few steps later, he heard a faint noise behind him. Xiao Qian involuntarily turned his head, and in that instant, he wanted to curse himself for being foolish, but his body had already turned around uncontrollably.

  Gu Yu fell to the ground, like a small bird with its wings wet by the rain, its limp appearance making one's heart ache.

  "Gu Yan!" His voice trembled with a scolding tone, whether he was angry at her or himself, he quickly walked over.

  Gu Yurou's body was still soft and fragrant, her small hands were like lifeless willow branches, hanging limply. Xiao Qian picked her up in one swift motion, feeling her forehead, which was still burning with fever. In his heart, he cursed all the words he could think of at Gu Yurou, then carried her to the side and instructed a passing servant to go find a doctor, before heading towards their residence.

  The doctor just repeated what he said when we were in the hospital. She's fine, no serious illness. Just a bit weak physically.

  Xiao Qian looked at her, resenting her for causing so much trouble, and yet feeling that he was the one who was being troublesome. He knew she didn't care about him, but still insisted on getting involved in her affairs. It would be better to just let things go back to the way they were before, because even if he managed to bring her back, she still wouldn't appreciate it.

  The servant came in and put down the medicine, asking Xiao Qian if it was late, whether the young lady had gone to bed, and if anything needed to be prepared.

  Xiao Qian glanced at Gu Yu and said, "Forget it, nothing needs to be done."

  He then waved his hand and dismissed the servant.

  After a while, the knocking sound came again. Xiao Qian, who was still in a bad mood, wanted to scold again, but heard someone clearing his throat at the door and saying, "Xiao Qian, come out."

  Xiao Qian's heart skipped a beat, and countless thoughts flashed through his mind. He quickly stood up and replied, "Grandfather, I'm coming." Then he followed him out.

  Xiao Qi didn't bring anyone with him, and he wore a dark blue short robe that only sword dancers would wear. He looked at Xiao Qian and called out, "Let's go."

  Xiao Qian turned around and took a look at Gu Yu, then quietly closed the door and walked out.

  Xiao Qi looked at the tightly closed door, then at Xiao Qian and said, "Since you've already divorced Gu Yu, it's a bit late to say some things now. Maybe I spoke too much during the day, but even if you find me annoying, I still have to say this: without Gu Yu, one day you'll regret it."

  Xiao Qian let out a cold laugh, the corners of his lips curled up with a hint of arrogance, looking at Xiao Zhi who was swearing solemnly. "The only thing I've ever regretted in this life is listening to your words and marrying such a shrew."

  Xiao Yi hummed and looked at Xiao Qian, "You really dislike Xiao Yan that much?"

  "Need you ask? Didn't you see how she was just now? She's always like that, good for nothing. I'm nice to her and she scolds me, I'm not nice to her and she still scolds me. It seems no matter what I do, it's all wrong. Can people like this get along?"

  Xiao Ying looked around and didn't like the decoration of Xiao Qian's place, it was too Europeanized, somehow it looked awkward, and he always felt that the velvet chair was unstable to sit on.

  He pulled over a stool and sat down, holding his crutches with both hands, looking at Xiao Qian. His face was calm and composed, but his eyes were wise and knowledgeable about the world. "I know, you said before that it was your idea to get a divorce, but I think you lied to me."

  Xiao Qian stood there, knowing that nothing could be hidden from Xiao Yi, so he just smiled and put his hands behind his back, saying lightly, "Grandfather, how did I deceive you? It was my contact who made it possible for us to sneak in without being detected."

  Xiao Yingdao said, "I still don't understand you. From when you were a kid and secretly took the medals I kept at home, sold them, and came back to lie to me that I didn't scold you, your butt was shaking with fear? At that time, you were just like now, the more you lied, the more serious your expression became, just like the truth. Others couldn't tell, but I could see through it at a glance."

  "Grandfather, can't you just forget about that past matter?" Xiao Qian said, "At that time I was only six years old, what did I know?"

  "If it weren't for your cunning mind that would steal and sell things at the age of six, we..."

  "My home is still not good enough for you to take care of." Xiao Yi touched his knee, and said seriously, "This time it's Gu Yu who initiated the divorce, right?"

  Xiao Qian took a deep breath and smiled self-deprecatingly, "Yes, this time it's your good daughter-in-law, who doesn't want to spend time with me. It's just as well, I don't have much heart to continue wasting time with her either. Previously, it was just because I thought finding another one would also be a waste of time. Since she doesn't know what's good for her, I'll just help her achieve her goal."

  Xiao Yan glared at him, not saying anything else. He just furrowed his brow quietly, took a deep breath, and slowly exhaled before speaking, "At the time, I didn't say anything because I knew your dad would definitely intentionally make things difficult for Xiao Yi. I understand what's on his mind. Back then, when I insisted that you marry Gu Yi, your mother had also introduced other women to you, but I didn't agree. He still has those thoughts in mind, thinking that you and Xiao Yi will soon be over, so he can introduce more people for you to meet. He's useless now. You're in the prime of your life, and he's counting on you to be closely tied to their interests. I also hope to see a united family, but unfortunately, ordinary families already have their own difficulties, let alone our family with assets in the hundreds of millions, being watched by countless eyes."

  Xiao Qian's mind is quick and agile, he knows what Xiao Yi wants to say, and it's probably more than that.

  As expected, Xiao Yi said, raising his head and saying, "This matter of Gu Yu, it's no use counting on the Xiao family. At this time, getting a divorce... Ah, you people, even if I say something, you won't listen..."

  Xiao Qian looked at Xiao Yi and frowned, "Why can't you help? Is our Xiao family so heartless that once we leave this door, there's no affection left?"

  "That's right, no sentimentality, Xiao Qian, don't you understand? Sitting in this position, we can't have sentimentality. Otherwise, the more sentimental we are, the more people will grasp for our weaknesses and not let go. Only when we're without sentimentality... others won't be able to find any fault with us."

  Xiao Yi said, "If you want to blame someone, blame the two of you. You had to make a scene at this time. Alright, that's all I have to say."

  Xiao Yi finished speaking and stood up, walking outwards.

  Xiao Qian's expression was solemn and he followed behind, sending Xiao Yi out.

  "Alright, alright, you can go back now, no need to follow me. Go take a look at Xiao Wei."

  "Grandpa, slow down." Xiao Qian waved his hand and called for a servant to follow up and send Xiao Yi away.

  Then, he sank into thought for a moment, looked at the direction of the bedroom inside, and walked over slowly.

  Gu Yan has woken up, and the servant cooked porridge for her. Gu Yan shook her head, unable to eat much of it.

  Xiao Qian came in and saw Gu Yu sitting there, looking lifeless. The servant spoke softly, "Young Madam, would you like to eat something? If not, I can ask the kitchen to make some congee with oil and salt. Is this flavor not good?"

  "Put it down," said Gu Yan, "I'll eat it myself."

  "This won't do, I have to watch you eat..."

  "Alright, you put it there, I'll take care of it." At this time, Xiao Qian's voice came from behind.

  The servant hastily turned around and upon seeing Xiao Qian, stood up and respectfully stood to one side saying, "Second Young Master and Second Young Mistress are taking their time."

  Gu Yan raised her head and looked at Xiao Qian with some surprise.

  Xiao Qian gave Gu Yu a meaningful glance, sat down, picked up the bowl and spoon, "Come on, eat a little, taking medicine on an empty stomach isn't good for your body either."

  Gu Yan was full of suspicion, but saw Xiao Qian really brought a bowl of porridge, blew it and ate some, then handed it to her mouth.

  Gu Yu hesitated for a moment, lowered her eyelids, glanced at the white porridge, and inexplicably opened her mouth.

  The porridge tastes the same as before, but Xiao Qian's appearance always surprises people.

  Xiao Qian said, "You're not in good health, so eat more. Look at how thin you are, even if being slim is trendy now, it can't be too excessive, right?"

  "Who says being too thin is bad."

  Xiao Qian glanced at her neck, below which... the chubby part was indeed still chubby.

  Gu Yan didn't notice his gaze, and continued to savor the porridge, looking at him as he handed her another spoonful. She rarely listened to others, but she ate one mouthful after another.