Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
She was used to living under someone else’s roof, so she did not want to move into his house and live on her toes. Throughout the years living with the Meng family, the most important thing she had learned was to understand her status and act accordingly.
However, finding a house was not that easy. It would take some time. Hence, she had to put up with living in the store for a few days.
Just as she finished speaking, she heard Jiang Chi say, “You can stay at my place.”
His dark gaze was fixated on her. It was as if he were studying an organism. She had even thought of renting a house? As her husband, Jiang Chi felt humiliated.
“Uh, there’s no need.” Gu Xiang said, “I’m not used to living with someone else.”
Even if he was willing, she was not! Gu Xiang had everything thought out. Given the Meng family’s situation now, she had no choice but to accept the fact that she had a husband. Once three years was up, she would get a divorce. Hence, she wanted to draw as clear a line as possible.
Jiang Chi looked at her and said coldly, “You rejected this offer. Don’t regret it.”
He had offered his place to her with well intentions, yet she had rejected it!
Gu Xiang said, “Thank you for your good intentions, Mr. Jiang.”
Regardless of how bad the living situation at the store was, the place still belonged to her. Furthermore, the store was not that bad. She really did not wish to live at his place.
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She had just finished speaking when her phone rang. Gu Xiang glanced at the phone and saw an unknown number. However, she still answered it.
Once the call went through, she heard Grandfather Jiang’s voice on the other end. “Xiangxiang! It’s Grandfather.”
“Grandfather?” Gu Xiang was slightly taken aback. Why did he call her at this time?
Grandfather said over the phone, “Are you at home? I’m going to pass by later. I’ll visit you.”
Gu Xiang was speechless. Due to yesterday’s phone call, Grandfather Jiang now thought that Gu Xiang was living at Jiang Chi’s place. Hence, the ‘home’ he was referring to was Jiang Chi’s place.
Gu Xiang glanced at Jiang Chi only to realize that Jiang Chi was also staring at her. She had just promised that she would hide this matter from Grandfather. Gu Xiang said, “I’m not at home. I’m out now! I might come home late tonight. Grandfather, you don’t have to visit me. I’m doing well.”
“It’s fine. What time will you be back? I’ll wait for you,” Grandfather replied benevolently.
Gu Xiang was at wit’s end! She could sense that Grandfather really liked his grand daughter-in-law. He had asked her to move in yesterday and he wanted to see them today.
He was really putting her in a spot!
She had come up with a couple of excuses, but Grandfather seemed determined. After ending the call helplessly, Gu Xiang said to Jiang Chi, “Grandfather said he wants to go to your place to visit me.”
When he had heard Gu Xiang’s slightly hoarse voice during the phone call, he knew that she was sick and had become even more determined to visit her.
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They finished their meal and paid for it. Thereafter, Gu Xiang got into Jiang Chi’s car and followed him home. Grandfather was old. She really could not bear to let him wait for her late into the night. Hence, she had no choice but to go to Jiang Chi’s place and entertain him for now.
Jiang Chi’s house was near his hospital. It was around two kilometres away from the hospital. He usually lived alone.
They entered the hall. When the butler saw him, he greeted them. “Welcome home.”
The management personnel in this neighborhood were very cordial towards the property owner.
Jiang Chi acknowledged the butler and led Gu Xiang through the main entrance. It was the first time the butler had seen Jiang Chi bring a woman home, so he was very surprised.
This would only happen when pigs flew!
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The lift was connected to the house. When they entered the house, they saw Grandfather sitting on the couch. Old Du was drinking tea with him.
Gu Xiang greeted him first. “Grandfather.”