"Sorry, I wasn't aware of my condition earlier." The man walked to the seat opposite Gu Rui, slightly lowering his head, "I've offended you."
Even with his head bowed, his back remained straight, and his sharp gaze hidden, just looking at his face was quite captivating.
Gu Rui thought to herself, she had picked up a good-looking one.
"In the afternoon, you saved me, and now I've saved you. Although it was because of you that I was in danger in the afternoon, we're even now. I won't trouble you, you can leave." Gu Rui leaned lazily against the back of the sofa, carefully observing the other's expression.
"My name is Jin Chengzhou." He raised his head, his expression inscrutable, "Those people in the afternoon were indeed after me."
"Hmm, I already knew that," Gu Rui nodded her chin, "You have good skills."
Despite having an injury on his chest, he was still capable, which was truly impressive.
Jin Chengzhou seemed a bit embarrassed by Gu Rui's praise, scratching his black, tousled hair: "It's okay."
Gu Rui looked at him with interest: "So, are you homeless now?"
"Hm?"
"I can't find your identity, those people were after you, and your car, I have no idea how you got it. Obviously, your situation is not good."
Jin Chengzhou did not deny it: "Yes, I am being pursued by my enemies."
"Then you can stay here for now, it would be even better if you can cook." Gu Rui lightly twirled her finger, "It just so happens that I'm planning to do some good deeds like Lei Feng."
Jin Chengzhou squinted his eyes slightly, probably pondering over Gu Rui's words.
He didn't plan to reveal his true identity to Gu Rui, and his current situation was indeed not good. If he was found again, he would likely not escape his fate, so being able to stay here...
"Alright, I'll take care of cooking and cleaning... Thank you." Jin Chengzhou grinned, his handsome face still carrying some youthful vitality.
Without the previous tense defensiveness, this aggressive wolf had turned into a harmless wolf pup.
But the sharpness in his eyes had not disappeared; it was just very well hidden.
Gu Rui suddenly felt that she had made a very correct decision, and her life from now on should not be so boring.
In the Gu family mansion, Gu Mengbao came home from class and saw Su Heyi, his eyes were shining: "Mommy!"
Su Heyi had already planned to go upstairs, but she also wanted to wait for Gu Mengbao to come back.
"You must be so tired, having classes until this time." Su Heyi gently stroked Gu Mengbao's nape.
Gu Yan's bright black eyes were full of joy: "It's not tiring, I'm used to it."
The way he said it made Su Heyi feel even more heartache.
When Gu Mo came downstairs again, Su Heyi held her face in her hands and asked, "Does Xiao Yan have to take so many classes every day?"
Gu Mo made a sound of agreement: "The curriculum for the heir is like this, time is precious, it must not be wasted."
"But he's only five years old." Su Heyi's face showed a look of compassion, "He should be like so many other children..."
Su Heyi could see many children of Gu Yan's age every day in the amusement park. She saw those children playing carefree under the guidance of their parents, so in comparison, she felt Gu Mengbao's life made her heart ache.
Gu Yan drank water quietly, not saying anything, his expression calm for his age.
"But he is not the same as those children," Gu Mo said in an extremely objective tone, "He was born destined to have power, wealth, to stand at a height that ordinary people can hardly reach in their lifetime, living a life they can hardly achieve, but at the same time, the price he has to pay for having these is completely different. If Gu Yan hopes to become an ordinary person in the future, then he can live the same life as those children now."
Su Heyi intuitively felt that what he said was not entirely correct, but it was difficult to refute. She couldn't organize her language so clearly, and there were urgent words in her mind that she really couldn't say.
"But... but..." After struggling for a long time, Su Heyi stood up with her hands on her hips and said to Gu Mo unceremoniously, "I don't care! I want to take Xiao Yan to play!"
Gu Mo and Gu Mengbao raised their eyebrows at the same time. The meanings were different.
Gu Mengbao lowered his head, hiding the moisture in his eyes.
Although he was only five years old, his thoughts had already become deep, and he understood many things far more than his peers, including what Gu Mo had just said. He actually agreed with it because he had seen his father being assassinated, so he understood that if he was not strong enough, he would only end up unable to protect himself when he grew up. Gu Yan also had Gu Mo's blood, inheriting his strength and desire to win. His desire for success had already been established, so even if no one asked, he would do it.
It's just that when he first experienced someone who was willing to think for him, worried that he was not happy, he was still touched.
Su Heyi was also not afraid of Gu Mo. Although she was circled by the man's deep gaze, her heart couldn't help but speed up, but she would not change her mind.
The servants in the living room had all quietly retreated after Su Heyi's "provocation" of Gu Mo.
They dared not stay here any longer, all afraid of being affected by Gu Mo's anger in the next second.
The head of the Gu family didn't need to get angry, just a sneer at the corner of his mouth could scare people enough.
Gu Mo's hands were interlocked, placed on the back of his legs, his short hair set off his strong eyebrows and eyes, and any action was full of momentum.
Gu Mengbao couldn't help but worry, and he quickly stood next to Su Heyi, tugging at her skirt.
"Mommy, it doesn't matter to me." He showed an innocent smile, also shaking his head at Su Heyi, wanting her to give up the decision just made.
Among the servants who had retreated, many thought that such behavior against Gu Mo was better to do less. Although this silly Miss Su seemed to be liked by the head of the family, the head of the family was such an approachable person, his likes and dislikes were unclear, and now he was good to her, maybe he would be tired of her at any time. What kind of end would Miss Su have then?
Su Heyi bit her pink lower lip, looking at Gu Mo.
She was not afraid, her eyes were still shining brightly, there was no disappointment, no worry.
Gu Mo even saw trust and expectation in her eyes.
"Heyi, come here." Gu Mo spoke softly.
In Gu Mengbao's worry, Su Heyi walked to his side and squatted down.
"You say, are you quite smart?" Gu Mo smiled.
Su Heyi looked puzzled: "What do you mean?"
"Otherwise, how dare you be so bold?" Gu Mo reached out, touching her cheek, his tone ambiguous: "You are the first person to do such a thing."