Seeing that Gu Hecheng was angry, Shen Qianqian restrained all the emotions in her eyes. She looked at Gu Hecheng with a pair of stagnant eyes and said resolutely, "Gu Hecheng, don't worry. From today onwards, I will take good care of my body. I will leave whenever you are willing to let me go."
Looking at Gu Hecheng's slightly shocked eyes, Shen Qianqian spoke calmly as if she was looking at an outsider. "I have given up. I have plenty of time to continue wasting time. I'm just afraid that you and the person in your room can't wait."
"You …" Gu Hecheng realized that Shen Qianqian had become more and more sharp-tongued recently. She often made him unable to say a word.
Shen Qianqian's sharp eyes no longer had the shadow of the little girl who liked him when he was young. There was no throbbing, shyness, excitement, pain, and resentment.
Gu Hecheng suddenly felt that the corner of his heart was empty. It was an indescribable feeling, but it was a suffocating panic in his chest. Seeing that Shen Qianqian was still resolute, cold, and distant, Gu Hecheng angrily slammed the door and left.
"Madam, why do you have to do this?" Mother Liu realized that the eunuch was more worried than the emperor. Gu Hecheng finally showed concern for Shen Qianqian, but she coldly pushed him away with a few words.
What a sin. Could it be that Madam and Sir could only have an ill-fated relationship?
Mother Liu shook her head and helped Shen Qianqian lie down. Just as she tucked Shen Qianqian in, she heard Shen Qianqian say, "Mother Liu, please send up tomorrow's meal."
Hearing that Shen Qianqian had finally relented, Mother Liu's eyes flashed with a trace of surprise. She couldn't help but say a few more words.
"Madam, it's good that you've thought it through. When it comes to relationships … let's just forget about it." Mrs. Liu could not bear to see Shen Qianqian suffer anymore. She lowered her voice and hinted, "But Madam, you're not alone. Even if you leave this house in the future, you can always come to me if you need anything."
Shen Qianqian's eyes reddened. These days, no matter how Gu Hecheng tortured her, Shen Qianqian had not cried. But in front of Mother Liu, she couldn't help but shed a line of clear tears.
"Mother, thank you." Shen Qianqian lowered her voice and choked with sobs as she looked at Mother Liu gratefully. All these years, if not for Mother Liu's care, she probably wouldn't have survived until now. She wouldn't have been able to give birth to the child and hide it so well.
Shen Qianqian's thousands of words of gratitude were all drowned in her tears. Mother Liu reached out to wipe away Shen Qianqian's tears. She felt sorry for this girl who had suffered so much. "Alright, Madam, go to sleep. Get well first."
Since returning to the room next door, Gu Hecheng's deep eyes had been staring at the ceiling. He pricked up his ears and paid attention to every movement in the room next door.
When he heard Mother Liu close the door and leave, the worry in Gu Hecheng's eyes subsided.
Lin Jinya, who had been staring fixedly at Gu Hecheng's side profile, frowned with displeasure when she saw the flickering light in Gu Hecheng's eyes.
"Hecheng, are you worried about her?" Lin Jinya turned around with jealousy.
"No." Gu Hecheng's indifferent voice did not reveal any emotion.
"You've already started to care about her!" Lin Jinya's voice was laced with displeasure. "Forget it. I'd better sleep in the room next door. Anyway, there are so many rooms here. It doesn't make a difference whether I stay or not!"
Lin Jinya pretended to get up, but Gu Hecheng pulled her back.
Gu Hecheng turned over and pinned Lin Jinya under his body. He kissed Lin Jinya's cheek and teased her earlobe.
Gu Hecheng explained as he kissed Lin Jinya's neck, "Why would I care about someone like Shen Qianqian? She's so vicious and has done so many things to harm others and herself. I'll divorce her soon. Don't worry."
Gu Hecheng buried his face in Lin Jinya's neck and continued to kiss her. However, Lin Jinya frowned, twitched her body, and pushed Gu Hecheng away.
"Hecheng, let go of me first. I'm tired." Lin Jinya turned her head and said unhappily, "I feel like a mistress now. A third party in your marriage. This is not what I want."
Lin Jinya's rejection completely ruined Gu Hecheng's mood.
Although he could hear Lin Jinya's voice, Gu Hecheng's mind was filled with the image of Shen Qianqian letting go of everything. He was very upset.
"Hecheng, are you listening to me? If you continue to be like this, I'll really move next door." Lin Jinya raised her voice by Gu Hecheng's ear. Gu Hecheng seemed to have lost interest and said flatly, "Alright, if you want to move, go ahead."
With that, Gu Hecheng turned his back to her. Lin Jinya saw this and could only stand up.
When Lin Jinya walked to the door, she turned her head and looked hopefully at Gu Hecheng. Unexpectedly, Gu Hecheng lay there motionless and had no intention of making up for it. Lin Jinya opened the door and left in a fit of pique.
Gu Hecheng tossed and turned in bed alone. He did not sleep well the whole night. He got up at dawn, washed up, changed into a casual outfit and went downstairs. He happened to see Mother Liu busy in the kitchen.
Gu Hecheng pursed his lips and walked to Mother Liu's side. He looked away and asked casually, "Is Shen Qianqian still on a hunger strike?"
Mother Liu was stunned. She turned her head and looked at Gu Hecheng, who was obviously concerned about Shen Qianqian but was stubbornly pretending. She was very happy. "It's time to eat."
Mother Liu washed the fruits and put them on a plate. She said, "Madam, it's time to eat. You woke up early today and had a big bowl of porridge. Here are the fruits that Madam wants to eat. I'll bring them up now."
Gu Hecheng looked at Mother Liu's back as she walked away from him. His gaze fell on Shen Qianqian's room upstairs. He felt upset.
Shen Qianqian had really thought it through and was going to let go of him.
Gu Hecheng frowned. Wasn't this what he had always wanted? Why did he feel that something was wrong when Shen Qianqian was really going to leave him?
After taking care of Shen Qianqian, Mother Liu came downstairs to help Gu Hecheng finish his breakfast and go to the company.
Lin Jinya finished her breakfast awkwardly at the table. When she saw Gu Hecheng getting up to leave, she immediately stood up. "Hecheng, are you going to the company?"
Gu Hecheng was stunned. He saw the longing in Lin Jinya's eyes and was puzzled. He thought that she was afraid of staying at home alone and facing Shen Qianqian.
"Yes, what's the matter?" Gu Hecheng adjusted his sleeves and looked at her in a dignified manner.
"Hecheng, I just came back and I don't want to stay idle. I want to find a job." Lin Jinya's long and narrow eyes flickered. She smiled faintly and said, "If it's convenient, can you take me with you to the company and arrange a position for me?"
Lin Jinya's pretentious look made Mother Liu feel that she was being hypocritical. However, Gu Hecheng agreed.
"Alright, you can come with me." Gu Hecheng thought for a moment, then turned around and walked out.
Lin Jinya saw this and raised her beautiful eyebrows. She followed him proudly. Not only that, she even held Gu Hecheng's hand as if she was declaring her sovereignty.
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