Chapter Seventeen I Want to Pursue You

  Soon, Sun Xianru's prepared dinner was served on the table, with six dishes and one soup, full of color, fragrance and flavor, just looking at it made people feel a big increase in appetite.

  "Come on, come on, sit down quickly, Little Guo. You've run such a long way to interview me, it must be very tiring. You definitely have to eat more!"

  Gu Xixin sat down in her own seat after Sun Xianru took a seat. "Eat more, Miss Gu, I don't know if it suits your taste or not." Sun Xianru was very enthusiastic.

  It can be seen that Sun Xianru was unexpectedly happy about Yin Shu's arrival, and asked about his recent situation on the table. The two chatted very well. Gu Zixin didn't think of interrupting either, plus after a long day of traveling by boat and carriage, seeing a table full of delicious food at this time made her feel really hungry, so she just focused on eating with her head down.

  "Look, we've been chatting and forgot about Miss Gu. Come on, try this shrimp, it tastes good." As she spoke, Sun Xianru picked up two shrimps and put them into Gu Zhi Xin's bowl.

  Gu Xixin had a hard time, actually she was quite interested in seafood like shrimp and crab before, but didn't know why, since the car accident, Gu Xixin started to feel queasy when seeing shrimp gills, until now, looking at it is still okay, but eating it is absolutely impossible.

  Now, Sun Xianru has already put the shrimp in her bowl. If she still says she doesn't eat it, it would be too embarrassing for others. But if she eats it, Gu Zixin really doesn't have the courage to do so.

  Just as she was hesitating, Yin Shu, who had been intently peeling shrimp shells with her head down, stretched out her chopsticks and took the shrimp from her bowl and put it into his own, "Aunt, she's not eating this."

  For a moment, the two women at the table were stunned. Gu Zhi Xin couldn't remember telling him that she didn't eat shrimp before, so how did he know? Looking at Sun Xian Ru, she found that the latter was also looking at them with a puzzled face.

  Seemingly reacting to something, Yin Shu continued with the action in his hand and said as if unintentionally: "I think she didn't touch that plate of shrimp just now, I'm guessing."

  "Oh..." Sun Xianru apparently didn't quite believe it.

  Yin Shu didn't give her a chance to continue asking, "Aunt, your cooking is still so delicious. Before I went abroad, I had this dish here, what was it called... I haven't forgotten that taste for a long time!"

  "Braised pork belly! I'll make it for you again another day, try this one too, the flavor is not bad either. Come on, little Guo, don't be polite." The attention has been successfully diverted.

  Perhaps it was an illusion, but Yin Shu's gaze swept across Gu Qiu's heart, carrying a subtle smile that was hard to detect.

  After dinner, Sun Xianru sent off Gu Yixin and Yin Shu together, repeatedly reminding Yin Shu to ensure that Gu Yixin was safely delivered home. She also warmly invited Gu Yixin to come and play again when she had time. Putting aside the tasteless dinner, Gu Yixin felt that today's interaction with Sun Xianru was at least very comfortable. Sun Xianru seemed like a rather stylish artist, with the breadth and gentleness of middle age. Therefore, Gu Yixin also readily agreed to come again.

  Gu Xixin walked silently with Yin Shu out of the neighborhood, her hands clenched tightly on the straps of her backpack, her lips pursed shut and not intending to speak.

  He walked to the side of the car and opened the passenger door for Gu Zixin, watching as she got in before walking back around to get into the driver's seat and start the engine.

  In the cramped space, Gu Xixin's discomfort was magnified to an unprecedented level. The presence of people around her felt so strong that she was momentarily at a loss for what to do with her hands and feet, so she simply closed her eyes and pretended to be very tired.

  Yin Shu didn't say a word, and instead inserted a soothing CD into the stereo. Suddenly, the car was filled with soft music. This kind of music usually made people feel drowsy, but Gu Xiang's mind was unusually active at this moment.

  The car was speeding down the highway, and just as Gu Zhi Xin thought she was about to fall asleep, she heard Yin Shuo's voice: "I got into a car accident overseas."

  I had a car accident abroad.

  Gu Xixin was shocked and suddenly opened her eyes, staring at Yin Shu. Yin Shu didn't look at her either, calmly gazing at the road ahead. After a while, Gu Xixin came to herself and also withdrew her gaze, looking ahead.

  "At that time, the US headquarters had some financial problems, so they called back regional managers to discuss countermeasures. The trip lasted about 10 days and then I took a detour back home. As a result, something unexpected happened."

  Gu Zi Xin paused for a moment before asking in a low voice: "What now?"

  Yin Shu laughed: "Didn't you all see? I'm fine now."

  Gu Zi Xin didn't say a word, and the atmosphere became stifling again.

  Later, after my injury got a bit better and it was almost year-end, I happened to attend the annual meeting of the parent company.

  “……”

  "I know what you're thinking, I don't want to use this matter to influence your decision, I want to pursue you, and I will do it openly and honestly, without trying to gain sympathy. Yǐn Shù smiled, "And besides, I think that during this time when I disappeared, it's also a good opportunity for you to think things through. See, isn't it effective?"

  Gu Xixin rolled her eyes, "So I should thank you for your kindness?"

  Yin Shu didn't speak for half a day, finally, Gu Zixin heard his voice again: "Okay, I want to say that I didn't call you because I was afraid you'd worry, but I'm also afraid that if I said this, you'll think I'm being arrogant."

  Gu Xixin stopped talking and looked out the window, the neon lights on both sides of the road flashing quickly towards the back. Just as Gu Xixin thought that the two would continue in silence until they reached their destination, she heard Yin Shuo's voice.

  "I want to pursue you openly and honestly, so this process is worthwhile."

  The car stopped under the building where Gu Zhi Xin rented, Gu Zhi Xin got out of the car and stood in front of Yin Shuo, just about to say goodnight, but Yin Shuo spoke first: "Go up and rest early, you're tired from a whole day."

  Gu Xixin nodded silently and turned around to walk forward.

  "Ji Xin..." Gu Ji Xin stopped in her tracks, Yin Shu seemed to have hesitated for a moment, reached out his hand to smooth out Gu Ji Xin's hair that was blown into disarray by the wind, paused for a while, and finally turned his hand over, pulling Gu Ji Xin into his arms.

  Gu Xixin's reaction went from initial shock to a later blank mind, and she could only let Yin Shuo hold her.

  After Gu Xixin reacted, this hug had changed from the initial gentle embrace to gradually increasing in strength, until Gu Xixin felt her bones being pressed to the point of pain, and she couldn't help but remind him, "Uh, I should get going..."

  No response.

  Gu Zi Xin tried to stretch out her hand to push him, but it was in vain.

  "Yin Shu, you hurt me." But the person who could be called still didn't react, as if he hadn't realized it at all.

  Gu Xixin thought he was doing it on purpose, and in a moment of urgency, she kicked his calf. All of a sudden, there was a muffled hum, and Yin Shuo immediately let go of her hand, but squatted on the ground, covering the painful expression where Gu Xixin had kicked him.

  Gu Xixin looked at Yin Shuo who was still frowning and recalled what he had said before, realizing the severity of the problem.

  "What's wrong, did I kick your sore spot?" Gu Xixin anxiously wanted to take a look at Yin Shu's injury, but he kept his head down and furrowed his brow without speaking. Just when Gu Xixin thought she had really made a mistake and was blaming herself, she finally heard the muffled laughter coming from Yin Shu's chest cavity. The sound gradually grew louder until his entire face relaxed.

  Gu Xixin knew she had been fooled, but she didn't get angry. She just stood up and looked calmly at Yin Shu who was squatting on the ground.

  Yin Shu looked at her cold face and thought she might be angry. He stood up and said, "Let's go upstairs. I'll call you when I get home."

  Gu Zi Xin didn't say anything either, turned around the corner and walked towards the entrance of the building.

  Digression

  Diversified kids, show your faces, and let the author have some confidence, okay?

  PS: From today on, this article is officially renamed "Inviting Marriage with Great Favour", hoping everyone will continue to support Xiaoyu.