Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Gu Yushengâs tone rose when he said those last three words, and then he snickered. Looking at her dashing husband, Qin Zhiâaiâs heart skipped a few beats, and her chest felt warm. Nothing could make two people happier in this world than when they absolutely trusted each other without having to say a word.
Even though Qin Zhiâai didnât need to explain herself, she still told Gu Yusheng the truth. âThose photos were shot for stills when I acted as Liang Doukouâs body double. The scenes look sexual, but they were actually set up to look that way by shooting from forced perspectives.â
âOkay,â Gu Yusheng said, although he sounded distracted and even standoffish when he responded to her. After a while, he cleared his throat before saying, âXiaoâai, letâs go to Shanghai.â
âYou want me to go with you on a business trip?â
âNo, not on a business trip. I want us to move there.â
Qin Zhiâai was shocked.
âShanghai is close to Hangzhou. Itâll make it easier for you to visit your mom.â
Despite the reason he gave, Qin Zhiâai then understood what his true intention was. His grandfather didnât like her, and Gu Yusheng didnât want her to be subjected to him, thus his suggestion that they move to Shanghai.
âI lived in Shanghai for a year. Both my subsidiary and my internet company are in Shanghai. I also have a few properties there. If you donât like any of them, we could buy a river-view apartment near the Huangpu River. I checked out one a few days ago, and it was gorgeous.â
âYusheng...â Qin Zhiâai interrupted Gu Yusheng, who finally stood with his mouth shut. After a few seconds, she said in a low voice, âI like Beijing.â
Although only three simple words, Gu Yusheng thought he misheard her, but she continued. âWe met in Beijing. Beijing holds a lot of our memories. I donât want to leave here.â
Gu Yusheng kept quiet, as he now knew she had not gotten to her actual point yet.
âIâd worry about your grandfather if we moved Shanghai at this time. Not only will you have to worry about him, but so will I. We wouldnât be able to enjoy ourselves in Shanghai. Donât you think?
âIâve thought all of this through since your grandfather came to see me this afternoon. I will try my best to win him over, no matter how much he doesnât like me, because I want all of us to live happily.â
Gu Yusheng became emotional. What is the best love? Itâs the love of a couple who cares about each other.
After a while, Qin Zhiâai said, âYusheng, letâs have dinner at your grandfatherâs house tomorrow.â Gu Yusheng was shocked for a second and then held Qin Zhiâai tighter in his arms.
Realizing that their conversation had made them both emotional, she tried to change the tone. âYusheng, do you know how shameless I felt sitting still on the sofa and defying your grandfather when he told me to leave? Hey, can I call myself shameless? I should say instead âI had the guts to sit there,â right? Yusheng, what are you doing?â
While Qin Zhiâai was chattering, Gu Yusheng suddenly rolled her underneath him, causing her to scream and giggle. Not good at expressing himself in words, after a long time, he turned all his emotions into a simple statement. âXiaoâai, I love you.â
This was the first time he had ever told her he loved her. Qin Zhiâai looked like a little girl who had just been told she was loved for the first time. With a blushing face and batting eyelashes, she finally looked up and kissed the corner of Gu Yushengâs mouth. He in turn took advantage of the opportunity to put her lower lip between his own lips.
After passionately kissing for some time, Gu Yusheng breathlessly whispered in her ear, âXiaoâai, youâre almost three months pregnant, right? Iâll have Xiaowang contact the best obstetrician in the city tomorrow to make an appointment for you. We should have you checked out.â
Qin Zhiâai shyly responded, âOkay.â Wanting to play with her, Gu Yusheng then bit her earlobe and joked, âMy little brother is starving.â
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The pregnancy checkup appointment had been scheduled for the following Wednesday. Before the appointment, Qin Zhiâai had gone to Old Master Guâs house three times with Gu Yusheng. The first time, she had not been invited inside and, the second time, Old Master Gu hadnât been home. The third time she visited, she had been allowed in the house, but Old Master Gu had called Liang Doukou to come over.
To be honest, Qin Zhiâai felt defeated after having been rejected so many times. She had to keep telling herself that she was doing it for Gu Yusheng.