Gu Yibo scampered away faster than a rabbit.
Only Song Zhen and Gu Xinzhou remained in the hall.
Without looking at Song Zhen, Gu Xinzhou could clearly feel two intense gazes focusing on her.
It was as if she were some kind of delicious and delectable food.
Subconsciously, she pulled a cushion into her arms and grabbed the hot drink in front of her, holding it tightly in her hands.
Her fully armed appearance was filled with caution.
The advertisements were playing on the TV, but she watched them with great interest, sitting up straight with her back rigid, which made her look very out of place.
Song Zhen watched her for a while, then let out a light sigh.
He walked over, took the hot drink from her hands, and then, under her astonished gaze, slowly sat down beside her.
Gu Xinzhou immediately scooted to the side: "Why are you taking my cup?"
"In at most half an hour, I'll have to go to the airport," Song Zhen said, turning his eyes to her.
A simple statement, yet he said it with an air of reluctance.
Gu Xinzhou's heart raced, and she feigned composure, "Oh."
Song Zhen was silent for a moment, then spoke again softly, "Lin Jinluan of Chengyue Real Estate has his 60th birthday in five days."
"Ah?" Gu Xinzhou finally stopped avoiding him.
She looked up to meet his gaze; they sat shoulder to shoulder, face to face, their eyes locked, with only about ten centimeters between their noses.
Song Zhen gazed at her cherry lips and swallowed involuntarily.
His ears turned slightly red, and he was the first to look away and focus on the TV.
While watching, he explained, "Uncle Gu arrived at the cafe today, and Gu Xinfei had already been rescued by someone.
It was Lin Yuexi, Lin Jinluan's only son who saved her.
It's said that they are already dating.
Lin Jinluan is planning to announce their engagement at his 60th birthday banquet.
Uncle Gu strongly opposes it because Lin Yuexi is a playboy, but his opposition is futile, as Gu Xinfei is already out of his control."
Gu Xinzhou listened, her brow furrowing slightly.
She felt very sorry for her dad.
She didn't know how to help him with his worries.
"At that time, Uncle Gu may take you with him to the celebration," Song Zhen said, suddenly taking hold of Gu Xinzhou's small hand that was holding the cushion.
She pulled away.
Then with force, she slapped his hand.
Song Zhen, undeterred, tried to catch her hand again.
Slap, slap!
Gu Xinzhou didn't hold back and slapped his hand twice more.
Song Zhen pouted, looked away, and continued to give his gentle warning: "At that time, Uncle Gu will definitely refuse the marriage in person.
I'm not afraid of anything else, just afraid that Zhuang Xiuya and her daughter will take the opportunity to whitewash themselves and step on you hard at the banquet.
If you don't want to go, then don't go.
If you do want to go, don't be afraid.
I will rush back as fast as I can to protect you.
If I can't make it back in time, I'll settle the score with them once I return."
Gu Xinzhou hadn't expected that these were his main concerns.
He... was worrying about her?
A sweetness touched Gu Xinzhou's heart.
Yet she didn't want to show it and deliberately kept a stern face, saying strongly, "I'm not easy to bully! I don't need you to stand up for me!"
Song Zhen thought of the scene in the café today, how she had managed to defeat Gu Xinfei.
Adoration and appreciation sparkled in his eyes.
Suddenly!
Without warning, he leaned forward!
But he ended up kissing a mouthful of hair!
Gu Xinzhou had quickly turned her head in the moment he approached, presenting him with the back of her head!
Song Zhen was speechless!
Gu Xinzhou stood up and took a big step away; behind her was the path back to her own room, and in front of her was Song Zhen.
Pointing to the front door, she said, "Go on, you!"
Hmph!
You used to ignore me, now I'm the one who is out of your league!
Song Zhen ground his teeth, hissing: "Just you wait!"