Chapter 155 - Chapter 155: Dad, Let’s Meet
Chapter 155: Dad, Let’s Meet
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Chen Rushi has always had a purpose in approaching her. He has even kidnapped her before. He supported Lu Shijie in seizing the Lu family’s business empire. After the failure, Lu Shijie almost killed Gu Ziyu.
From any perspective, it’s hard for Gu Ci to feel any fondness for Chen Rushi.
The night was deep and dark. After taking a shower, Gu Ci changed into a sterile gown and went to the basement to conduct dissection experiments on frogs and small mice. Her progress was faster than her peers. Dr. North also provided private lessons, and Gu Ci had been practicing her dissection skills.
The doorbell rang, and Gu Ci glanced at the visible TV screen. It was Ji Chi.
She removed her gloves and took off the sterile gown, then came out to meet Ji Chi. He was holding a small gift box. “Miss Gu Ci, this is a housewarming gift from Mr. Chen.”
“Take it back!” Gu Ci’s expression turned slightly cold. “1 don’t want anything from him.”
Ji Chi said, “I’ve checked it. It’s a set of bone china cups, very clean. If you don’t accept it, he will persistently send you gifts, and the things he sends in the future might not be clean.”
Gu Ci asked with sincerity, “What if 1 throw this set of things at his doorstep?”
Ji Chi chuckled, revealing a delicate dimple. “The person who threw away his gift in the past out of arrogance ended up having their family visit their graves every year. If Miss Gu Ci wants to throw it, you can. If he gets angry, at most, the identity of Third Master will be exposed.”
His words were straightforward, yet not entirely direct. They were neither blunt nor vague. It was a cunning angle, and Gu Ci took a deep breath, feeling as if someone had touched a sensitive spot.
“You are truly loyal to Lu Zhiyuan,” Gu Ci lightly mocked, but she couldn’t be angry at Ji Chi. If it weren’t for Ji Chi’s protection in her past life, Ziyu would have had a more difficult time.
“A life debt deserves to be repaid with a gushing spring.” Ji Chi said half seriously, half playfully. “Miss Gu Ci, will you accept this gift?”
Before Gu Ci could answer, a car slowly approached. Ji Chi saw the familiar license plate and raised an eyebrow. Jiang Junlin had come to deliver hairy crabs and some seafood to Gu Ci, but he didn’t expect to see Ji Chi at Gu Ci’s doorstep, holding a gift box.
The gentle light illuminated the handsome young man in white clothes and black pants, making him stand out. When he stood beside Gu Ci, they looked like a perfect couple, a match made in heaven, combining both beauty and talent.
“Ji Chi, what are you doing?” Jiang Junlin’s anger was barely concealed.
“I’m giving a gift!” There was a hint of playfulness in Ji Chi’s icy gaze as he smiled. “I’m here to congratulate Cici on her housewarming.”
Gu Ci almost sputtered.
You called me Miss Gu Ci from the moment we met, why did you change your address all of a sudden?
Jiang Junlin walked over with big strides, his expression stern. “If there’s anything Cici needs, I’ll naturally buy it. Take your things back.”
Gu Ci thought that if Ji Chi really took the gift back, Chen Rushi’s stubbornness would likely lead to him sending it again. The next gift might not be clean, so she accepted it.
“I happen to need a bone china set.”
Jiang Junlin bit his tongue.
The three of them formed a triangle, and Jiang Junlin looked calmly at Gu Ci and then at Ji Chi. The atmosphere grew quite delicate.
“Brother, this was sent by Chen Rushi.”
Ji Chi asked with a half-smile, “Did President Jiang think it was from me?”
“Since the gift has arrived, there’s no need to linger.” Jiang Junlin issued a dismissal, and Ji Chi leaned in, getting closer to him. “President Jiang, would you like to grab a late-night snack together?”
“I’m busy!”
“That’s a pity.” Ji Chi said leisurely, “I have some business to discuss with President Jiang.”
Ji Chi left with a light laugh, and Jiang Junlin watched his retreating figure, lost in thought. “Why did Chen Rushi send the gift through him?”
“1 scolded Chen Rushi this afternoon.”
Ji Chi said he had checked, and Gu Ci placed the gift box on the shelf. “Brother, why did you come?”
Jiang Junlin took a box of hairy crabs from the trunk, along with a box of seafood and another box of fruits, including cherries, kiwi fruits, and blueberries, among others.
“Today, a business partner sent me some hairy crabs and fruits to my home. I have a dinner event tonight, so I thought I’d bring these along on my way,” he explained.
He helped Gu Ci carry the items into her home.
“I can’t possibly eat this much alone.”
“Take your time,” Jiang Junlin looked around. Gu Ci lived alone here, which made the place a bit cold. She valued her personal space and wouldn’t agree to live at the Jiang family’s place. “Since Chen Rushi is around, I’m concerned. I’ll have a security team come over tomorrow.”
“Brother, it’s not necessary!” Gu Ci said. “He won’t do anything.”
“That’s true!” Jiang Junlin smirked. “His heart condition is hard to treat. I doubt he’ll live much longer.”
Gu Ci stayed silent.
Is the matter of Chen Rushi’s heart condition already widely known?
“The matter of Chen Rushi’s heart condition is highly confidential. He’s been keeping it under wraps to prevent leaks. How did Brother know?” Gu Ci was curious, was it something Ji Chi mentioned?
Jiang Junlin pulled out a wet wipe and cleaned his hands. “I’ve heard about it. Keep your distance from him as much as possible. If you need security, let me know.”
“Alright!”
Jiang Junlin had another dinner event and didn’t stay at Gu Ci’s home for long.
Lu Zhiyuan returned to City A late at night.
The top floor of the Global Sports Center was quiet, without a sound. It became even quieter after Li Jiang went downstairs. He stood on the balcony, looking at the night. In the past, he used to hear the sound of Gu Ci playing the violin during the night.
Lu Zhiyuan went downstairs, turned on the lights, and found that Gu Ci was methodical. After moving, she had cleaned everything thoroughly. Anything that didn’t belong to her remained untouched. After moving, this floor was cleaned as if no one had ever lived here. It was cold and desolate. Even the flowers on the balcony were gone.
Gu Ci had left swiftly. It had been seven days since she moved out, and they hadn’t exchanged a single word, nor had they made a phone call.
She shuttled between school and home, while he trained and worked. His footsteps almost entirely avoided A University. The probability of them meeting by chance was nearly zero.
Perhaps, after her move, they would never see each other again.
Lu Zhiyuan turned off the lights, plunging the room into darkness. He was accustomed to darkness and solitude.
His phone rang. It was a call from Gu Ziyu. “Dad, let’s meet.”
“Where are you?”
Lu Zhiyuan arrived at the agreed-upon location, a barbecue stall near University A. When he got there, Gu Ziyu had already ordered a heap of beef and lamb skewers. He had also opened a bottle of cola and was eating with great satisfaction.
The elegantly groomed young man and the lively barbecue stall seemed out of place together, but they somehow fused in an odd harmony. Lu Zhiyuan sat opposite him, watching him eat heartily.
“Grandma serves fish soup and bone broth every day. My mouth has gone bland.” Gu Ziyu was enjoying his barbecue and cola, looking as happy as a deity.
“How’s your wound?”
“It’s healed!” Gu Ziyu asked, “Dad, are you eating?”
Lu Zhiyuan looked down on the environment of the barbecue stall and didn’t start eating. He waited for Gu Ziyu to finish eating, then said, “I’ve moved to the Blue Field Villa with Mom. I’ll continue attending classes next week.” “Having a biological son at twenty, why aren’t you surprised by the unexpected turn of events?” Gu Ziyu asked. “Is it because you don’t want it, or because you’ve seen it all and nothing surprises you?”
“Why did you approach me? What do you want to say?” Lu Zhiyuan asked..