Chapter 5

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Gu Liao patted Xie Ru on the head with pity.

This woman had a really good life. If it wasn’t for her eyes, she would be comparable to no other girl in the capital. Even Xie Wutong, who claimed to be the number one beauty in the capital, would have to step aside.

Xie Ru’s nose turned sour as her tears flowed like a kite with its string cut. Her tears fell heavily on Gu Liao’s heart. “They were such bullies. Grandma praised my handwriting, she said it was the best.”

“Yes, yes. Your handwriting is the best. Those people just don’t know how to appreciate it.”

As Gu Liao continued to comfort her, Xie Ru eventually fell asleep in his arms.

The scent of the woman brushed past the man’s nose, leaving behind a faint fragrance. The softness of her body was also something that the man had never felt before.

Gu Liao picked up the woman in his arms and gently placed her on the bed. He gently tucked Xie Ru into the quilt before picking up the cell phone by the bedside and dialing one of his usual contacts.

The call was picked up very quickly as Gu Liao spoke in an extremely low voice as if he was afraid of disturbing Xie Ru asleep on the bed. “I heard that the Xie family is very interested in an upcoming project. Go take a look.”

“No way, Young Master Gu. Just because the Xie family bullied Xie Ru, you’re going to change your plans? Aren’t you afraid that the Gu family’s main branch will notice something?”

“It’s not a big deal. It’s just a matter that can be settled conveniently. The Xie family isn’t a big deal either, so I’ll leave it to you. Also, aren’t you coming back next week?”

“Thank you, Young Master Gu, for remembering me. Next week-”

Gu Liao hung up the phone, ending the chatter from the other end of the call. He didn’t care about how the other side was doing. He glanced at Xie Ru on the bed and quietly walked out of the door.

The moment the door closed, the woman who was sleeping soundly on the bed suddenly opened her eyes. Her performance today had not gone to waste. Gu Liao was really awesome.

After a few days of tension, Xie Ru finally recovered after a night of rest.

As soon as she opened her eyes, she noticed that there was a brand new white cane by the bedside that was within reach. There was also a Labrador laying next to her with its tongue stuck out.

The furniture around her had also been replaced with new ones. The originally sharp-ended tables and chairs had been replaced with those with gentle round edges. The floor had also been covered with a thick layer of carpet. Overnight, the villa had undergone an earth-shattering change.

“I see that Young Madam is awake. Breakfast has been served. You can go downstairs and eat.”

“Aunt Chen, where’s Gu Liao?”

“Young Master was busy until late at night. He only went to bed at midnight. He was afraid of disturbing Young Madam, so he slept in the guest room next door.”

Xie Ru did not expect Gu Liao to do this for her. If Xie Wutong found out that the crippled vegetable fiancé she had given up on was actually just faking his condition, she did not want to know how Wutong would lose her temper.

But based on what she had observed from Xie Wutong, the latter would not settle things easily and peacefully.

“Bai-”

“Hush.”

Xie Ru looked at the man who suddenly barged into the villa. He was looking at her inquisitively, which made her feel a little uncomfortable. She was not a monkey from the zoo.

It was obvious that Aunt Chen knew this man. Could he also be from the Gu family?

The man sat opposite Xie Ru and reached out to pick up the fork at the side. The corners of his mouth curled up into a smile as he suddenly stabbed it towards Xie Ru’s eyes.

The maid who had been cleaning next to them cried out in surprise, only for the man to glare at her.

“Aunt Chen, did something happen?”

Aunt Chen looked at the man and then looked at Xie Ru. Finally, her gaze landed on the fork that was one millimeter away from Xie Ru’s eyes. With a tremble in her voice, she said, “Young Madam, nothing happened. Someone accidentally knocked over Young Master’s favorite vase.”

“I see.”

Xie Ru’s expression did not change at all as she continued on what she had been doing, seemingly unbothered.

But she could not help cursing internally. Who exactly was this person? If she were able to get her hands on him in the future, he would definitely lose a layer of skin..