Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
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Gu Yusheng only learned about his grandfatherâs hospitalization the day after it had happened, when he returned from his Shanghai business trip. One of the staff at the Gu Mansion called him in the afternoon to ask him to come over for dinner with Qin Zhiâai.
Upon reaching the Gu Mansion, Gu Yusheng and Qin Zhiâai noticed that there was a new middle-aged woman present.
With Nanny Zhang and the two younger nannies, isnât there already sufficient manpower at the Gu Mansion? Why did they hire another person?
Gu Yusheng sized up the woman suspiciously before turning to look at Old Master Gu, who clearly had no intention of introducing them and stared straight at the TV as he sipped the hot tea that Nanny Zhang had just served.
After dinner, they sat in the living room and watched TV for some time. When it was almost nine oâclock, Gu Yusheng and Qin Zhiâai prepared to leave, and that was when Old Master Gu finally spoke for the first time since they had arrived.
âAh Xia, go back to their place with them.â
Gu Yusheng and Qin Zhiâai exchanged a look before turning to look at Old Master Gu. As if the two of them did not exist, Old Master Gu continued to focus on the TV. Standing beside Old Master Gu, Nanny Zhang explained with a bright smile, âAh Xia was specially hired by Old Master. She is a professional caretaker for pregnant ladies.â
Perhaps because he heard âOld Master,â Old Master Gu gave a hard cough. Gu Yusheng eyed Qin Zhiâai and gave her a smile before sweeping one glance at Old Master Gu. Qin Zhiâai knew what Gu Yusheng was thinking and immediately thanked Old Master Gu sweetly. âGrandfather, thank you.â
âIf it werenât for Xiaozhangâs relentless nagging, I wouldnât have bothered to even look for one!â Old Master Gu grunted with attitude. Standing up, he leaned on his cane and glared viciously at Nanny Zhang over her slip of tongue before walking toward the master bedroom.
When Old Master Gu was some distance away, Qin Zhiâai closed in on Gu Yushengâs ear and whispered, âGrandfather is such a cute tsundere.â Right after she said this, she heard a loud cough next to her. Shocked, Qin Zhiâai shut her mouth immediately and turned to look at Old Master Gu, who had returned without anyone realizing it.
Old Master Gu maintained a straight face and, without even looking at them, said quickly, âFind some time, and settle your plans quickly.â
Neither Qin Zhiâai nor Gu Yusheng managed to catch the meaning behind Old Master Guâs words. With a puzzled look in their eyes, they both exclaimed simultaneously, âHuh?â
Old Master Gu replied with a grunt before turning and making his way back to the master bedroom. After pushing open the door, he realized that the couple was still standing foolishly on the spot and so, he continued to say, âThe Gu family is very particular about etiquette and formalities. We will not do away with the betrothal process, as well as the dowry.â When he had finished what he wanted to say, Old Master Gu slammed the door shut.
Gu Yusheng and Qin Zhiâai, who finally managed to react, exchanged a look and, in the next second, Gu Yusheng picked up Qin Zhiâai, causing her to squeal out. Old Master Gu was listening to the commotion from inside his bedroom and began to chuckle.
After Gu Yusheng and Qin Zhiâai had left with the caretaker, Old Master Gu came out from his bedroom. As Nanny Zhang passed Old Master Gu his medication, she smiled and said, âYoung Master and Miss Qin were overjoyed when they left.ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
With a poker face, Old Master Gu gave a grunt of acknowledgment and, after some time, he looked up and asked, âWhat does tsundere mean? Tsundere? Am I a tsundere?â