Free Web NovelChapter 1025: Chapter 5: If You Choose to Be a Drama Queen, You Must Keep It Up Even If You Have to Kneel
Nie Xiaoxing was led into the villa by Yuan Xihuo and immediately sensed the unusual atmosphere inside.
Gu Yan was sitting on a loveseat, both legs propped up on the coffee table, the legs of his casual pants rolled up to his knees, revealing two muscular calves.
However, the bruises from a fall on his knees were also exposed to the air.
Fu Ruyi stood next to Gu Yan, and upon seeing Yuan Xihuo and Nie Xiaoxing come in, the tension and apology on her face hadn’t been concealed in time.
Nie Fangsheng was completely dumbfounded, maintaining this state from beginning to end.
Nie Xiaoxing frowned slightly, her bright eyes flickering with apology when they swept over the injury on Gu Yan’s knee.
Yuan Xihuo also noticed the injury on Gu Yan’s knee, and at the same time didn’t miss the awkwardness and guilt on Fu Ruyi’s face. His eyes narrowed slightly, and with a fake smile, he stared at Gu Yan, "Oh, son, the injury on your knee is quite serious, isn’t it? I think you shouldn’t drive this afternoon, right?"
"Oh dear, what should we do? You might have to stay overnight. If it doesn’t improve by tomorrow, you may need to stay for a few more days."
"Hiss..."
Gu Yan hugged one leg with both hands and "strenuously" put it down from the coffee table. While moving his other leg, he said, "Mom, I know you’re worried about me, so I just called Nan Qing, and he agreed to pick me up soon. You can rest assured."
Having said that, Gu Yan "tremblingly" stood up from the couch.
"Xiao Yan, slow down, Aunt Fu will support you."
Fu Ruyi quickly supported Gu Yan’s arm.
"Oh, no, Aunt Fu, you are an elder; how can I let you support me?" Gu Yan sighed, appearing quite considerate.
"I’ll do it."
Nie Xiaoxing suddenly said.
Everyone: "..."
Fu Ruyi stared strangely at her daughter.
Since that incident six years ago, Nie Xiaoxing had never been as enthusiastic... proactive as today towards anyone.
Gu Yan’s mouth twitched slightly, looking at Nie Xiaoxing’s starry eyes as if observing some strange species.
"...Well, Xiaoxing, I’ll leave my son to you, then."
Yuan Xihuo snapped out of his daze and suddenly beamed, grabbing Nie Xiaoxing’s hand with a smile.
Nie Xiaoxing’s face flushed with two patches of red, shyly nodded at Yuan Xihuo, "This matter was originally because of me... It’s my duty."
Yuan Xihuo cheerfully waved Fu Ruyi and Nie Fangsheng along.
The three elders tacitly left Nie Xiaoxing and Gu Yan behind and headed towards the dining room.
Nie Xiaoxing walked over to Gu Yan, hesitated for a moment, then reached out to hold his arm, glanced at the injury on his knee, and said quietly, "It seems quite serious. Do you need some ointment?"
To Nie Xiaoxing, such an injury really wasn’t much of a big deal.
But for some reason...
Seeing the injury on Gu Yan’s body...
She felt it was very serious indeed!
Gu Yan slightly pulled at the corner of his eyes, humphing.
Young master’s bones are still aching now, okay?
Yet you say "it seems" serious!
It’s clearly very serious, all right!?
"It’s nothing! Just a little wound."
Gu Yan said, glancing at Nie Xiaoxing’s hand carefully gripping his arm, and frowned slightly, muttering, "Why are you so thin?"
Is that even a hand?
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"What did you say?"
Nie Xiaoxing didn’t catch it, lifting her big eyes to look at Gu Yan in confusion.
Gu Yan suddenly locked eyes with her again, stiffening out of nowhere, quickly averted his eyes, and said coldly, "Nothing."
Nie Xiaoxing, "..."
Why does it seem like he’s angry again?
One must own their choices, even if kneeling is the price.
So, even though Gu Yan really didn’t need anyone’s support, especially not Nie Xiaoxing’s, he ultimately endured and let Nie Xiaoxing support him as they walked into the dining room.
Upon reaching the dining room, Gu Yan glanced at Yuan Xihuo and Fu Ruyi, who were smiling at them, and felt unbearably awkward!
Why were they looking at them with a gaze like they were some "young couple"?
They weren’t even a young couple!
Thinking like this, Gu Yan suddenly forcefully tried to pull his arm out of Nie Xiaoxing’s grasp.
Just as he withdrew his arm a bit, Nie Xiaoxing abruptly pulled it back. freēwēbnovel.com
Gu Yan grimaced and looked at Nie Xiaoxing.
Is this Mother King Kong planning to tear off my arm for lunch?
Why is she using so much force!
Seeing Gu Yan’s reaction, Nie Xiaoxing furrowed her little brow in annoyance, slightly loosened her grip, and nervously looked at Gu Yan, "Did I hurt you? I’m sorry..."
Again with the "I’m sorry"!
Gu Yan took a couple of deep breaths, trying hard for a while to give Nie Xiaoxing a forced smile, "It’s... fine!"
Nie Xiaoxing, "..."
Yuan Xihuo watched Gu Yan’s twitching profile and secretly laughed to herself.
You brat, it’s about time someone dealt with you like this!
Thinking like this, Yuan Xihuo looked at Nie Xiaoxing with increasing joy and satisfaction.
What’s the big deal if she’s a bit skinny? I can just find a way to fatten her up!
...
After finishing lunch, they came out of the restaurant.
Everyone sat on the sofa.
Gu Yan started staring at his phone, no one knew what he was looking at.
Yuan Xihuo saw him practically wanting to dive into the phone, as if he planned to spend the rest of his life with it, and felt like snatching the phone and throwing it into the teacup in front of her!
Yuan Xihuo took a deep breath, forcing herself to look away from Gu Yan and turned her gaze to Nie Xiaoxing, her eyes instantly softening, "Xiaoxing, what do you do for a living?"
Nie Xiaoxing opened her mouth.
"Oh, after graduating, Xiaoxing worked as a translator in a multinational company. I mentioned to you before that Xiaoxing’s major in college was French."
Before Nie Xiaoxing could speak, Fu Ruyi quickly said.
Nie Xiaoxing’s face slightly sank, her bright eyes staring at Fu Ruyi.
Fu Ruyi’s cheek twitched slightly, not looking at Nie Xiaoxing, smiling as she looked at Yuan Xihuo.
"That’s very impressive. Xiaoxing is really capable." Yuan Xihuo looked at Nie Xiaoxing with admiration.
Nie Xiaoxing stared at the gentle and friendly face of Yuan Xihuo, feeling slightly blocked in her heart, took a light breath, and said, "Actually, I..."
"Da He."
Nie Xiaoxing pursed her lips downward, glancing at Fu Ruyi.
Fu Ruyi quickly glanced at Nie Xiaoxing, that glance was filled with extreme tension.
Nie Xiaoxing felt her throat clog up.
Yuan Xihuo, who was initially looking at Nie Xiaoxing, turned to Fu Ruyi, smiling, "Hmm?"
Fu Ruyi smiled, placing her hands on her knees, holding them together, "I haven’t had a chance to tell you. Actually, because of Xiaoxing’s work, the branch in K City transferred her to the branch here in Z City. We came to Z City because Xiaoxing is about to report to the new company."
Nie Xiaoxing placed one hand on her leg, holding it, feeling heat at the corner of her eyes, staring at Fu Ruyi.
"Is that so?"
Yuan Xihuo was overjoyed, glancing at Nie Xiaoxing, "So you won’t have to go back after coming to Z City this time?"
Nie Xiaoxing didn’t look at Yuan Xihuo, only staring at Fu Ruyi.
Fu Ruyi forced a smile and said, "Yeah. Xiaoxing couldn’t bear to leave us in K City, insisted on bringing me and her dad along. We also couldn’t rest assured about her, so we sold the farm and came along. If work goes well, we might settle down in Z City."
"Really?"
Yuan Xihuo was pleasantly surprised, tightly grasping Nie Xiaoxing’s hands, her eyes full of happiness, "That couldn’t be better. You too, why didn’t you tell me earlier? I was worried you wouldn’t be with me for long until just now, and feeling down about it."
Fu Ruyi looked at Yuan Xihuo’s genuinely joyful expression. Her own expression stiffened, but she quickly gave a gentle smile to Yuan Xihuo, "I just said whatever came to mind, didn’t think to mention it."
"Oh, I’m truly so happy. Xiaoxing, Ruyi, you must visit me here often in the future."
Yuan Xihuo sincerely glanced at Nie Xiaoxing and Fu Ruyi, "Of course, I’ll also often come to bother you. At that time, you mustn’t mind if I visit too frequently."
"Afraid you won’t come."
"With Xiaoxing around, I’d love to visit every day." Yuan Xihuo laughed, looking fondly at Nie Xiaoxing’s face.
Nie Xiaoxing’s expression was very stiff.
But Yuan Xihuo was too happy to notice.
Gu Yan continued to give the impression that he was focused on his phone, and indeed, he was staring at his phone, but on the phone screen, apart from the reflection of his face, there was just darkness.
