Editor:Â Nyoi-Bo Studio
Gu Huanhuan felt a little bored after Wen Chi went to work. Her movie was almost done and after that, she would most likely be marketing the movie, going on promotional tours.
She would probably be neglecting Wen Chi for a while then, but he was also a busy man. With so many surgeries, meetings, etc., his schedule was also packed.
Gu Huanhuan walked back to the dining table alone. She was busy watching Wen Chi eat just now and hadnât had her breakfast. Mostly, it was because she didnât have much of an appetite.
Suddenly, the doorbell rang.
Gu Huanhuan revealed a helpless smile. It was probably Wen Chi forgetting something againâ¦
She walked over and opened the door as she said, âDid you forget something again?â
She was stunned the moment she opened the door. The person standing outside wasnât Wen Chi but Mrs. Wen, whom she had met once before.
âAuntie⦠Hi.â Gu Huanhuan stuttered. She never expected Mrs. Wen to drop by.
âHuanhuan, donât be nervous. Auntie just dropped by hoping to catch Wen Chi before he went to work. I wanted to remind him to take you home for dinner more often.â Mrs. Wen said with a smile.
âHe just left for work.â How could Gu Huanhuan not be nervous? She already didnât have much experience dealing with elders, especially with her boyfriendâs mother. She wished that she had searched online for other peopleâs experiences so she wouldnât be so awkward.
âItâs fine. Itâs even better that youâre here.â Mrs. Wen looked at Gu Huanhuan in satisfaction. The more she looked at her, the more she liked her. She kept calculating in her heart when she would be able to hold a grandchild at the rate they were going. Just thinking about it made her happy.
Wen Chi had finally done something right.
Gu Huanhuan quickly poured Mrs. Wen a glass of warm water and placed it in front of her. She then sat down across from her and placed her hands on her thighs.
âHuanhuan, how about this? Since itâs such a coincidence, why donât you go home with Auntie for lunch today? Iâll cook something delicious for you. You can just tell Wen Chi about it when the time comes.â Mrs. Wen said happily.
âI donât want to trouble you.â Gu Huanhuan said softly.
âNo trouble at all. It will be livelier with you there and I wonât feel lonely. Auntie has always wanted a daughter. A caring daughter and now my wish has finally come true.â Gu Huanhuan was very touched by Mrs. Wenâs heartfelt words.
âThen, please wait while I change out of my pajamas.â Gu Huanhuan dressed casually and went home with Mrs. Wen.
They detoured to the market before they went home and bought two large bags of groceries.
Once they got home, Mrs. Wen went into the kitchen and Gu Huanhuan hurried in to help.
Mrs. Wen was grinning from ear to ear. Not bad, a hardworking girl.
âGo out and sit. Iâll be done soon.â Mrs. Wen couldnât bear to let smoke and oil soil such a delicate young girl.
âItâs okay. I would very much like to watch and learn from Auntie.â Gu Huanhuan said with a smile.
Hence, the two of them laughed and talked as they prepared a table full of dishes. As both Mr. Wen and Wen Chi were eating at work, the two of them began to eat happily.
Although there were only two of them, lunch didnât feel quiet as the two had much to talk about.
Mrs. Wen had even purposely watch Gu Huanhuanâs television series so that the two of them have something in common to talk about.
âAuntie, since itâs still early, why donât you put some soup in a thermos so I can bring it to the hospital for Wen Chi?â Gu Huanhuan saw that Wen Chi hadnât replied her text and figured that he was probably busy; it was almost lunchtime.
Mrs. Wenâs eyes lit up. âWhat an excellent idea. Thank you for being so thoughtful. Wen Chi is so lucky to have you.â
âAuntie, you flatter me. Itâs nothing.â Gu Huanhuan said humbly.