Free Web NovelChapter 650: Chapter 648: The Domineering Pursuit of a Wife
After parting ways with Eldest Brother Sheng, Eldest Brother Gu couldn’t wait and had Wang Chengrong drive him to the hospital.
Eldest Brother Sheng had said Geng Susu liked him, but honestly, Eldest Brother Gu didn’t really believe it.
But he still held onto a sliver of hope. He was long past the age when he should have gotten married. ’What if Geng Susu really does like me?!’
He didn’t understand what it meant to like someone or not, but he was sure of one thing: he had never disliked Geng Susu.
If he had to choose someone to marry, Geng Susu was the most suitable candidate.
Of course, spending your life with someone you love would be bliss. But if he couldn’t find someone he loved, then spending his life with someone he didn’t dislike wouldn’t be so bad either.
They spotted Geng Susu the moment their car entered the hospital grounds, which put Eldest Brother Gu in a very good mood.
Especially since Geng Susu didn’t seem surprised to see him at all. This made Eldest Brother Gu inwardly convinced that what Eldest Brother Sheng said was true—she liked him.
So, in his good mood, Eldest Brother Gu made a joke with her. But Geng Susu told him something else entirely.
She said he must have come to the hospital to see his sister-in-law, who had recently given birth to a big, healthy baby boy.
This was like a bucket of cold water, instantly dousing the tiny flame of hope that had sparked in Eldest Brother Gu’s heart. He felt chilled to the bone.
When he saw Geng Susu didn’t answer, his face fell and he continued to press her, "What? Do you find me that repulsive? If you won’t take me, I’ll find them myself."
Eldest Brother Gu grew angrier as he spoke, finally shouting at Geng Susu in frustration before turning on his heel to leave.
’At this point, what else can I do but leave?’
He knew his words were a bit harsh, but some things were just too hard to keep bottled up inside.
Whenever they had happened to be together in the past, she had never been particularly warm or gentle, but she had never spoken harshly to him either.
That was why he’d so easily believed Eldest Brother Sheng and rushed over here, wanting to hear her say it with her own lips: that she liked him.
If she didn’t like him, then he’d just go settle the score with Eldest Brother Sheng. He figured he wouldn’t lose anything either way.
After all, they’d barely exchanged a few words in the past. ’So why am I getting so angry now, just because she doesn’t want to take me to see my parents?!’
"Heh..." Watching Eldest Brother Gu’s angry retreating back, Geng Susu suddenly gave a bitter laugh.
’Is he always this impatient? When did I ever say I wouldn’t?’
She was just a little overwhelmed and hadn’t been able to react right away.
’If I let him walk away now, we might never cross paths again. I have to chase after him and find out why he got so angry.’
And that’s exactly what Geng Susu did.
She hurried after Eldest Brother Gu, and when she was just a step away, she quickly reached out with both hands and grabbed his arm.
Her voice choked with emotion as she asked, "Did you misunderstand something about me? Don’t be like this. I really wasn’t unwilling, I was just..."
Hearing this, Eldest Brother Gu’s body went rigid. He didn’t dare move, afraid that any motion would push Geng Susu away.
But he was also worried that if he tried to pull free, he might hurt her. So he remained perfectly still.
After a moment, Eldest Brother Gu finally spoke, his voice slow. "Just what? Is it something you can’t tell me?"
"I was just so surprised that I couldn’t react right away," Geng Susu said. After speaking, she let go of Eldest Brother Gu and turned to walk toward the maternity ward on the second floor.
Seeing this, Eldest Brother Gu quickly followed. He had come today specifically to find out how she felt. How had he become so impulsive at such a critical moment?
If he didn’t get a clear answer today, he felt he wouldn’t have the peace of mind to focus on his electrical appliance designs.
’But how should I ask her?!’
’Should I just ask: Geng Susu, do you like me or not?’
’What if she says, "You’re overthinking it, I’ve never liked you"? What would I do then?!’
Eldest Brother Gu grabbed Geng Susu’s wrist tightly and pulled her all the way to a secluded spot before letting go.
Geng Susu saw the vexed look on Eldest Brother Gu’s face but couldn’t be bothered to guess what he was thinking. She just pointed ahead and said, "Look, your parents are right there at the entrance to that delivery room."
When Eldest Brother Gu saw how unwilling Geng Susu seemed to be alone with him, he felt a deep sense of disappointment.
He looked at Geng Susu and said, "Geng Susu, I know you’re a good woman, and I also know about your feelings for me."
"..."
Geng Susu was stunned. ’He knew about my feelings for him and still acted so high and mighty all the time?’
’Does he really think I can’t live without him?’
’He’s gone too far!’
’I’m going to agree to go on that blind date my mom set up tomorrow.’
Furious, Geng Susu ran ahead. She didn’t want to see him for another second.
"Geng Susu, I just want to ask if you’re willing to marry me! I really don’t understand the feelings between men and women, but I just want to marry you."
"..."
Geng Susu, who had already run several steps away, froze. ’What on earth does he mean by that?’
’He wants to marry me... so should I keep running forward, or should I go back?!’
’This is so difficult!’
Down the hallway, Mr. Gu, Mrs. Gu, Mr. Li, and Mrs. Li saw Geng Susu running toward them and were given a huge fright.
"Doctor Geng, did something happen to Lanlan? Why are you in such a hurry?" Mrs. Gu asked worriedly, grabbing Geng Susu’s arm.
"Lanlan’s fine, nothing’s wrong." Geng Susu took the opportunity to stop, glad she didn’t have to make a choice.
"If Lanlan’s fine, then why were you running, Doctor Geng? You scared us to death," Mrs. Li said, patting her chest.
Mr. Gu had been living a very happy life lately, now that he finally had a grandson to hold. He was beaming as he held the baby.
"Jinghua, what are you doing at the hospital? We left in such a rush, we forgot to call and tell you that you’re an uncle again."
Seeing her eldest son’s hurried expression, Mrs. Gu asked him, "Eldest, what’s wrong? You look so serious. Are you in some kind of trouble?"
But Eldest Brother Gu had no mind to answer his mother’s question right now. He just stared at his mom’s hand gripping Geng Susu’s.
’Could it be that Mom also knows Geng Susu likes me?’
’So everyone knew she liked me?’
When Mrs. Gu saw her son wasn’t speaking, she shook her head in confusion and muttered, "What’s gotten into this kid today?"
Mr. Gu teased his wife, "Don’t you worry yourself for nothing. He spends all day cooped up in his lab. What trouble could he possibly get into?"
"Geng Susu, I’ll ask you one more time. Are you willing to marry me or not?" Eldest Brother Gu asked, his voice firm with persistence.
"..."
Everyone present was dumbfounded. What was this all about?
Eldest Brother Gu stared at Geng Susu, because by now he was inwardly certain that she liked him.
Geng Susu saw Eldest Brother Gu turn to leave again, so she suddenly pulled her arm free from Mrs. Gu’s grasp, darted forward, and blocked his path.
"I never said I wasn’t willing. It’s just... with so many people here, I was too embarrassed to admit it," Geng Susu said quietly, her head lowered.
"Since you’re willing, let’s not waste any time. We’ll go get our marriage certificate tomorrow," Eldest Brother Gu said, pulling Geng Susu’s hand into his with an air of command.
