LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 865 - 865: Some Alone Time
Chapter 865: Some Alone Time
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Hu Jie yearned to question why, despite Su Shen’s superior abilities, they insisted on adhering so strictly to the standards of their family’s status. However, she dared not voice her thoughts, fearing the consequences of her uncle’s utter disappointment in her. Thus, she found herself acting like a puppet, parroting her uncle’s words verbatim, a performance for the benefit of those around them, aimed at salvaging the dignity of the Shen family.
Gu Zi had discerned the Shen family’s disapproval of Hu Jie’s yearning for Su Shen. She noticed Hu Jie’s forced apology, devoid of sincerity. However, sincerity was not the crux of the matter. The fact that Hu Jie had apologized allowed Gu Zi to magnanimously forgive her. “It’s not a big deal,” she said, “Congratulations, Miss Hu, on your fortunate match!”
In that moment, the brilliance of Gu Zi’s smile was inversely proportional to the stifling frustration in Hu Jie’s heart. Her uncle was satisfied, everyone was satisfied, except for her. She felt as though she was betraying her own heart. However, she was not about to give up on Su Shen so easily. ‘Just you wait, Gu Zi!’ she thought.
Seeing the matter resolved, Old Chief Shen instructed his men to set down the fruit gift box. “We won’t impose any longer,” he said, “Su Shen, take good care of yourself. Hu Jie, let’s go.”
With downcast eyes, Hu Jie stole one last glance at Su Shen before leaving. Her expression was grim, for throughout the entire ordeal, Su Shen’s gaze had remained fixed on Gu Zi. Did he truly love her that much? She refused to believe it. Su Shen was not a man to be shackled by love.
Finally, the room fell silent. The doctor came in to change Su Shen’s bandages, and his two sons woke up.
Su Li ran to Su Shen’s bedside, excitedly asking, “Dad, dad, that auntie who’s always thinking about you is getting married. Does that mean she won’t come to ruin your relationship with mom anymore?”
With the departure of the unwanted guests, the room was finally quiet. Su Shen had been relatively relaxed until his son’s question made him feel guilty. His wife was still angry, and he sat up straight, coughing lightly. He was at a loss for words, fearing that a poor response might further upset his wife, which would be far from ideal.
Gu Zi saw through the older man’s embarrassment at a glance, feigning confusion as she turned to Su Li, “Su Li, how did you know about your father attracting unwanted attention? Do tell.”
Su Li, with an air of profundity, replied, “Of course I know. Brother told me. That woman is not a good person. The last time you when called Dad, she even had the person answering the phone tell you that Dad wouldn’t take your call. But in reality, Dad was just busy. She’s too wicked. I don’t like bad women, and I’m sure Dad doesn’t either. Dad, am I right?”
Su Shen felt that his second son was truly his good child, and quickly nodded in agreement. He looked at Gu Zi, expressing his feelings, “Of course I don’t like her. I only like your mother.”
However, Su Li did not let his father off the hook so easily. With his arms crossed, he continued to question, “So why didn’t you take precautions earlier, causing mother to almost misunderstand you?”
Su Shen choked. He couldn’t help but hold his head in misery.
Gu Zi laughed, pulling Su Li to her side to help her husband out of the predicament, “Your father has been hurt so much, he can’t talk too much. You should go inside and watch over your sister.”
Only then did Su Li obediently go into the ward.
As night fell, Su Bing went to the cafeteria to get food for the family.
Gu Zi, worried that Su Shen’s wounds would reopen, didn’t let him get out of bed. She placed the food on the small table attached to Su Shen’s hospital bed. Su Shen sat on the bed, while the others sat at the edge. The family squeezed together to have dinner.
Although the space was a bit cramped, it had been a long time since the family had eaten together. It was a warm and joyful occasion.
As Gu Zi was cleaning up the trash, Jin Long arrived, bringing supplements and fruits. He also invited the two boys, “How about staying with me at my hotel tonight? I’ve booked a suite.”
Jin Long’s thoughtfulness was appreciated. Su Shen needed to rest, and the children, if they continued to make noise here, would not be conducive to Su Shen’s recovery.
Furthermore, Su Shen and Gu Zi hadn’t seen each other for nearly two months and definitely needed some alone time. He was more than willing to help create that space by taking the three children with him.
Su Bing had no objections and immediately picked up Su Le, ready to disappear. Su Le thought she was being taken out to play and was very excited. She quickly waved goodbye to her parents. Only Su Li was reluctant. He didn’t want to stay with Uncle Jin Long; he wanted to be with his parents.
However, Su Bing didn’t indulge him and coldly dragged him away. The weak Su Li didn’t dare to protest.
For a moment, the room was completely quiet, leaving only Gu Zi and Su Shen. Gu Zi gave Su Shen his post-meal anti-inflammatory medicine. As she put down the water cup and turned around, she realized that the older man’s gaze had been on her the entire time.
Biting her lip, she asked him in a soft voice, “Do you have something to say to me?”