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Chapter 689: Chapter 689: Speak Less
Without giving it much thought, Wen Yun responded instinctively, "You’re a gentleman, it’s not very convenient for you to take care of Jinnian. I think it’s more suitable for me to do it. You young people can go and hang out together and attend Enzhen’s Full Moon Wine Ceremony!"
No sooner had her words fallen than Tong Yaohui tugged at her arm, interrupting, "I think Hongwei staying here to take care of Jinnian would be more appropriate. Tomorrow all you ladies are going to the creeper banquet, and us men will not attend. Ahchen doesn’t have the time to go, and I need to pick up and drop off the kids. It’s not suitable for Hongwei to go with you ladies either, so it’s best if he stays here to take care of Jinnian!"
After being diverted by Tong Yaohui, Wen Yun quickly realized what he meant and hastened to nod in agreement, "Yes, yes, yes, I’ve been a bit confused. It’s a full moon banquet, indeed it would be more suitable for ladies to attend. Hongwei, you’ll have to bear a bit of hardship then. I trust you to look after Jinnian."
How could she not have thought about it? The two children were already this old. It’s a perfect opportunity to improve their relationships.
Guo Miaomiao felt embarrassed about bothering Wen Yun, and was about to say that it would be better for her to take care of Jinnian, but Jian Jun pulled her hand a little, as if he suddenly understood something. Guo Miaomiao instantly got it, her eyes brightened up.
She had always been quite concerned about her elder sister and Gu Hongwei, and now that she had found her own love, it would be great if her sister and Gu Hongwei became a couple.
Si Yang, in his babyish voice, spoke as if he was a grown-up, "I also think Uncle Hongwei is more suitable to take care of my godmother. He is a boy and has a lot of strength. He can support my godmother when she needs to go to the bathroom."
Tong Yue was nodding her fuzzy little head in agreement, "Brother is right, I also think Uncle Hongwei should take care of the godmother. Aunt Miaomiao and grandma are too thin and can’t support godmother."
Guo Jinnian was whining loudly, thinking that her godson and daughter really knew how to act dutiful. It was just unfortunate that she was in the hospital. If she lets Gu Hongwei look after her, it would be so awkward later. She was about to find a way to refuse, but Si Chen suddenly spoke up.
"Since everyone’s agreed, let’s go with that! It’s getting late, everyone should prepare to go home and rest early! Let’s not disturb Jinnian’s rest either."
Once he had spoken, Tong Yaohui and Wen Yun quickly nodded in agreement, said their goodbyes to Guo Jinnian, and then left with the two children.
Guo Jinnian sent a desperate pleading look to Tong Yao. Now she could only beg Tong Yao to save her. Tong Yao was holding back laughter, her eyes were squinted with humor. As she was about to leave, she seemed to remember something and turned back.
"Jinnian, it looks like your blind date will have to be postponed for a few days. Wait till you’re better and then go! Otherwise, the dress and high heels you bought won’t be comfortable to wear with your wound not yet healed."
Guo Jinnian looked disheartened, "I’m in this condition, how can I go on a blind date? We’ll talk about it when I’m better!"
Tong Yao nodded and said, "Well, you rest up then, we are heading back."
Hearing that, Guo Jinnian became even more desperate. It was all over; it seemed like she had been abandoned by everyone. The ward door was gently closed by Tong Yao. Guo Jinnian, feeling orphaned, closed her eyes and pretended to be unconscious, only to hear Gu Hongwei saying, "You’re going on a blind date?"
Only then did Guo Jinnian remember that Tong Yao had mentioned the blind date before she left. She opened her eyes and glanced at Gu Hongwei, awkwardly saying, "I’m already this old, I definitely have to find someone to marry. Miaomiao is already with Jian Jun, it would be inappropriate if I don’t get married now. Back in our hometown, it’s the older ones who get married first, then the younger ones. Otherwise, it’s easy to be gossiped about. I can’t hold Miaomiao back. By the way, you’re not young anymore either, you should hurry up and find someone suitable to marry! There are many nice girls in our company who are beautiful, cultured, and young. They would be a good match for you."
By the end of her speech, Guo Jinnian’s tone became a bit sour. Indeed, those girls were beautiful and cultured. She was so old, all she had was a bit of money and nothing else to compare to others. Gu Hongwei was never short of money, so what advantage could she have?
So, Gu Hongwei not expressing his thoughts was normal. After all, he has many options now.
Thinking about this, Guo Jinnian felt even more upset. She wasn’t lacking in looks either. Besides having a lower education level, being a bit older than those young girls, she had experience in doing business and was brave. How did she end up being screened out by others?
Gu Hongwei stayed helplessly by the bed and put a thin blanket on Guo Jinnian. He asked from the bedside, "Who told you that I like young, beautiful, and highly educated girls? I think what’s most important is who I like. Youth, beauty and high education, those are just external things."
Upon hearing those words, Guo Jinnian’s eyes lit up and her heart throbbed with joy, "So, what kind do you like?"
Guo Jinnian looked forward to it. If Gu Hongwei dared to say he liked her type, she would confess on the spot, completely ignoring the reserve of those young girls. She was already thirty, and she just wanted to seize the happiness in front of her.
There wouldn’t be a second Gu Hongwei for her to like in this world.
Who would have guessed that Gu Hongwei just looked at her and suddenly said, "The ones who talk less."
Guo Jinnian: "..."
The small ripples in her heart were instantly shattered. She rolled her eyes, but couldn’t help but suddenly let out a fart. Guo Jinnian’s toes curled with embarrassment; she never expected things would turn out so suddenly. Although she was usually laid-back and boyish, she had never experienced such an awkward situation.
At her age, she actually farted in front of Gu Hongwei???
Guo Jinnian blushed. Just as she was about to say something to alleviate the awkwardness, Gu Hongwei stood up, "Now that you’ve passed gas, let’s eat something!"
Guo Jinnian wished she could crawl into a hole. Where would she have the appetite to eat?
She said with a flushed face, "You eat! I don’t have an appetite, I can’t eat."
"Just a few bites are fine. Eating something will help you recover faster. Let me feed you some soup first." Gu Hongwei didn’t listen to her and directly scooped a small bowl of soup to feed Guo Jinnian.
She never enjoyed this kind of treatment before. When she was sick as a child, she had to get up and eat herself or else she would starve. Once, when she was seriously ill, she overheard her parents saying that if she couldn’t handle it, they would have to leave her behind. At that young age, the terrified her hastily struggled up from her sickbed to eat.
There were many mouths to feed at home, and very little food. By the time she went to eat, there was only a bit of soup left.
When people are sick, they are more vulnerable and easily touched. Seeing Gu Hongwei being so thoughtful, Guo Jinnian felt as though she had drunk a pot of old wine. It made her feel exceptionally warm, and she didn’t feel as embarrassed anymore. Just as she was about to sit up, Gu Hongwei pressed her shoulder down.
"Don’t move around. If you pull your wound, you’ll have to have it stitched again, and you’re the one who would suffer. Lie down and let me feed you. Such treatment isn’t available all the time, so enjoy it!"
With that, he scooped a spoonful of soup and offered it to Guo Jinnian’s mouth, "Drink it!"
