EBE Chapter 421 Living in his bedroom
Chapter 421 Living in his bedroom
Let's put this matter aside for now. Lin Houze took Gu Zhiyao to continue entertaining some clients until the annual meeting ended.
"You're going to pick up Chenchen and Niuniu later, right? I haven't seen them in a long time either. If it's convenient for you, bring them over for lunch tomorrow. I've already prepared red envelopes for them," Lin Houze said.
Gu Zhiyao looked at him intently and nodded, "Okay, let's have lunch together tomorrow. As for the red envelope, no need."
"How could I not use it? That's my New Year's money for them, wishing them to grow up quickly, healthy and safe!"
Having said that, Gu Zhiyao naturally couldn't refuse any longer. She thanked them on behalf of her son and daughter, and then took her leave.
Lin Houze actually wanted to ask her some more questions, such as how things were going between her and He Yi. Since she brought the child back this time, she would inevitably meet He Yi. He had heard that He Yi had not been involved with any other women since his divorce from Zheng Yuanxi. He didn't know if He Yi was waiting for her, and whether she would be moved by He Yi.
"We're leaving now. You should get some rest too. See you tomorrow at noon," Gu Zhiyao said, making her final farewell.
Lin Houze then completely suppressed his thoughts and said, "Okay, be careful."
A short while later, Gu Zhiyao and Lin Yu arrived at the garage. Everyone got into the car, and Lin Yu asked as she drove the car out of the garage, "Are we really going to go over there? Actually, it's fine to let them spend the night there. Anyway, the old lady will take good care of them."
"Well, it's usually fine, but they just got back to China today, and I just left them with Grandma He. Maybe she doesn't mind, but it doesn't feel quite right. I should go and check on them."
"That's true. Okay, I'll wait for you outside."
Gu Zhiyao hesitated for a moment and said, "Aren't you supposed to get up at 4 a.m.? Go home and rest early. I'll go over and sit with Grandma He for a while. I don't know when it will be, but she should send a driver to take us. Don't worry."
Lin Yu thought for a moment and gave up, "Then call me if anything happens. If that scumbag He Yi continues to bully you, you have to tell me immediately and I'll come and kill him!"
"Okay." Gu Zhiyao smiled awkwardly.
She spoke with her son and daughter on the phone in the evening, and the little girl casually mentioned that He Yi wasn't home and seemed to be out socializing, which is why she felt at ease coming over.
When she arrived at the He family's old residence and found that He Yi was indeed not there, she completely relaxed.
The old lady's personal nanny came out to open the door for her and ushered her into the house. The nanny said to her politely and warmly, "Everyone is still awake. The old lady is in high spirits when she sees the young master and young lady. She doesn't want to go to sleep at all."
Gu Zhiyao couldn't help but smile, "They didn't cause any trouble for everyone, did they?"
"No, no, although Miss Niu Niu is a bit lively, she is still very sensible. Young Master Chen Chen inherited from Young Master He Yi and is always steady and has been watching over his little sister. I haven't seen the old lady so happy in a long time."
Gu Zhiyao felt a pang of sadness upon hearing this. Yes, she could imagine and understand the old lady's feelings.
She quickened her pace and entered the magnificent hall.
Chenchen and Niu Niu were both surrounding the old lady. Niu Niu was even standing behind the old lady, massaging her shoulders. The old lady was asking them questions. This was the joy of family life. The scene was so warm and happy that it was hard to bear to disturb it.
Gu Zhiyao stopped and watched quietly until Niu Niu noticed her, "Mommy, you're here!"
Amid her daughter's excited calls, Gu Zhiyao resumed her steps and slowly walked towards them.
The old lady's gaze was fixed on Gu Zhiyao, and she stood up excitedly.
Gu Zhiyao quickly helped her up, saying, "Grandma He, please continue sitting."
The old lady turned around and grabbed her hand, looking her over carefully. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she said with a tone of relief, "Your complexion and spirits have improved a lot. Good child, this is how you should live your life."
Gu Zhiyao's throat also felt hot, and she nodded, saying, "I heard you often have irregular schedules. Is it because you're not used to Chenchen not being around? I'm sorry..."
"Silly girl, why are you apologizing to me? It's not easy for us to sleep at this age. It has nothing to do with other reasons. I should thank you for taking such good care of Chenchen. Children really do need their mothers." The old lady took Gu Zhiyao's arm and sat down with her. "You probably didn't get enough to eat at the banquet tonight. Do you want me to ask Alian to get you something to eat? Just tell Grandma what you want to eat, don't be shy."
Gu Zhiyao smiled gratefully, "Ayu brought a lot of things, and I ate quite a bit with her, so I'm not hungry anymore."
“Ayu is a very honest person. Your friends are all very good. You are lucky.”
"Hmm." Gu Zhiyao hesitated for a moment and said, "Chenchen and Niuniu haven't caused you any trouble, have they? I have lunch with a friend tomorrow, and he wants to meet Chenchen and Niuniu. I'm going to take them back with me. You should get some rest too. I'll bring them over to keep you company the day after tomorrow."
The old lady was taken aback, and her eyes immediately showed reluctance. "You're going back so soon? I was thinking of letting them sleep here tonight. Anyway, Chenchen's room has always been cleaned, and it was thoroughly cleaned the day before yesterday when I found out you were coming back. You're free tomorrow morning, right? Why don't you stay here tonight and head straight to dinner with your friends from here? As for you, you also have a room to sleep in."
Uh—Gu Zhiyao was surprised; she really hadn't expected this.
The old lady seemed to have made up her mind. She gripped her hand tightly and continued to persuade her to stay overnight, eventually even begging her.
Gu Zhiyao couldn't stand this situation, and with Niu Niu and Chen Chen also persuading her, she had no choice but to agree.
But just before going to bed, she discovered that the room the nanny had arranged for her was actually He Yi's bedroom.
“This is the room he’s lived in since he was a child. He hasn’t come back to live here for a long time. A-Lian keeps it clean every day so that he can stay here whenever he comes back. But we haven’t been able to use it. These sheets are all freshly washed. We’re letting you stay here because it’s right next to Chenchen and Niu Niu’s room, so it’s close by. What do you think? Or I can have A-Lian clean up a guest room for you…” the old lady said.
"No need, Grandma He, this is fine, it's just for one night, I'll just treat it as staying in a hotel." Gu Zhiyao thought to herself that it was just for one night, so she could treat it as staying in a hotel.
Afterwards, everyone played for a while longer. Chenchen and Niu Niu went to bed at ten o'clock. Gu Zhiyao first took the old lady to bed and personally helped her take off her coat.
As she was undressing, the old lady suddenly burst into tears.
Gu Zhiyao was shocked and quickly asked with concern, "Grandma He, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
The old lady shook her head, staring intently at her, and choked out, "I am sad. If it weren't for that ignorant boy A-Yi, you would have become my granddaughter-in-law, serving me like this in bed. How wonderful that would have been. Heaven clearly gave me the opportunity, but A-Yi didn't know how to seize it, and I missed out on such a wonderful granddaughter-in-law. I heard you are A-Xue's daughter. A-Xue used to be with me like this. I once hoped that A-Xue could be my daughter-in-law, but unfortunately, I didn't have that chance. It's not possible with you either. I'm really heartbroken."