Gu Yan glanced at the vibrating phone and asked Shi Yan, âWho was calling? Donât tell me itâs Grandma. Sheâll be worried if she finds out.â
Because the old madam had a heart attack, it would be over if she got anxious in a hurry.
âItâs not the old madam, itâs Qin Shu.â Shi Yan picked up the phone and looked at the caller ID. He didnât know if he should answer it.
Gu Yan sighed when he heard that it was Qin Shu. Fu Tingyu didnât want Qin Shu to know that the poison in his body was spreading, and he didnât want Qin Shu to know about his illness either.
Moreover, he was still unconscious, and he didnât want Qin Shu to know about it.
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âHeâs unconscious now, and he canât pick up the phone.â
What Gu Yan meant was, only Shi Yan can pick up the phone. Itâs up to him to decide what to say.
Shi Yan held his phone and this made him difficult.
Why did he have to do such a difficult thing?
Shi Yan picked up the phone reluctantly and heard a very gentle voice.
âAre you still angry?â
Qin Shuwen was very careful.
After she took a shower, she couldnât wait to call Fu Tingyu. He left in a hurry today and it was too unexpected. If she didnât call him, she wouldnât feel at ease as she needs to enter the mountain tomorrow.
âYoung madam, itâs me, Shi Yan.â Shi Yan wiped his sweat secretly.
When she heard that it was Shi Yan, Qin Shu changed her tone. âWhy is it you? Where is he?â
Her tone changed so quickly...
Shi Yan replied, âThe Fourth Master is busy.â
Qin Shu felt that something was wrong. It was ten oâclock at night. Even if a man was busy, he would still be in his study room. His phone should be by his side at night. Why was it Shi Yan who picked up the call?
âThen pass him the phone. I want to talk to him.â
Shi Yan glanced at the unconscious fourth master on the bed. He wished that the fourth Master could wake up at this time.
âThere are many things to deal with in the company. The fourth Master is very busy. Why donât you call again tomorrow?â Shi Yan said in a deliberative tone.
Qin Shu knew that Shi Yanâs words were an excuse the moment she heard them.
Today, Fu Tingyu suddenly left without saying goodbye. Then, he sent a message saying that he went back. This didnât seem like his style.
The only thing that made sense was that the man was angry, and he was so angry that he didnât even want to pick up her call.
She recalled when he slammed the door and left, he must have been so angry that he chose to leave.
She pursed her lips. âIs he not willing to answer my calls?â
Shi Yan also felt that his excuse was a little lame. Hearing Qin Shuâs question, he vaguely guessed that the fourth master did not seem to be having a good time with Qin Shu when he went to the capital this time.
He personally witnessed the fourth master leave in excitement and even brought a prepared gift.
The first thing Qin Shu said was to ask if the fourth Master was still angry?
Shi Yan followed Qin Shuâs words and replied with a âYes.â.
âPass him the phone and say that I have something to say.â
âYoung Madam, arenât you making things difficult for me?â
What Shi Yan meant was, she knew that the fourth master didnât want to pick up the phone, yet she still wanted him to give it to Fu?
âIâm making things difficult for you. Who asked you to have the phone in your hand?â Qin Shu said righteously.
Shi Yan, ... I... Itâs too difficult.
Qin Shu became fierce when she didnât get an answer from Shi Yan. âAre you going to give it to him?â
âYoung Madam, ... Iâm really in a difficult position.â Shi Yan wanted to cry, but no tears came out.
âItâs fine if you donât give it to him.â
Shi Yan heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this
âThen put the phone by his ear.â
Shi Yan glanced at the Fourth Master, who was still unconscious on the bed. He was in a difficult position.
âWhat if the Fourth Master threw away his phone?â Shi Yan asked carefully.
Qin Shu was stunned. She recalled that he did have the habit of throwing away his phones. Did he really donât want to listen to her If he threw away his phone this time?
âThen you turn on the speaker and put it on the desk. Wait for him to throw it away.â
Shi Yan had big trouble as he faced Qin Shuâs persistence. If he didnât do this, Qin Shu would not be giving up.
âShall I give it a try?â
Shi Yan took a step forward and looked at the unconscious Fourth Master. He bent down and placed his phone next to the pillow, pressing it against the Fourth Masterâs ear.
He didnât turn on the speaker and let Qin Shu talk to the Fourth Master.
The Fourth Master couldnât answer.
Shi Yan put down his phone and retreated to the side, not saying another word.
Gu Yan roughly understood what Shi Yan meant when he heard his conversation with her. Was Fu Tingyu and Qin Shu quarrelling again?
It was said that when a couple was apart they loved each other more than when they first got married. How did they get into a fight?
Fu Tingyu was unconscious, and Gu Yan was single. He had never been in a relationship before, so he did not know what kind of conflict would happen between the couple. He glanced at the phone by the bedside, stood up, and walked out.
As soon as Gu Yan left, Shi Yan felt a little awkward. Looking at the unconscious fourth master and the phone by the pillow, he thought for a moment, then left as well. Before he left, he closed the bedroom door.
Qin Shu, who was on the other end of the phone, waited for a while but didnât hear anything. It wasnât until she heard the sound of the door closing that she guessed that Shi Yan had left.
That meant that Shi Yan had placed the phone on the desk.
Initially, she had a lot to say, but when she was about to open her mouth, she realized that many words she had said seemed powerless.
âI know that youâre still angry, and you donât even want to pick up my call. I hope that you can hear me out. âYou came to the capital to see me, and you suddenly appeared in front of me. Iâm really surprised and happy. âYou asked me if I liked you kissing me. Of course, I like it...â
The last sentence was slightly lower in volume, but every word was clear.
The man lying on the bed was pale. His brows were slightly furrowed, and his long eyelashes gently trembled a few times. Through the phone, Qin Shu could not see the manâs expression. The man did not speak, and she could not tell from his tone whether he had calmed down or not.
âItâs not that I didnât agree to go back to JiangCheng with you. Itâs not that I donât love you. You shouldnât question my feelings for you, right? The person I love is you, and I wonât leave you. We agreed that we would grow old together, and no one is allowed to go back on their word.â
After Qin Shu finished speaking, she waited for a while.
There was no sound in her ears. It was so quiet that it made her panic. It was as if she was talking in thin air, and there was no one on the other side of the phone.
She waited for a while, but she did not hear the manâs reply. Her heart was stuffy and uncomfortable. She sniffed. âWait for me. Iâll be back in JiangCheng in a few days. You should rest early. Donât be too tired.â
After she finished speaking, she did not hang up in a hurry. She held the phone as if she was waiting for the manâs reaction.
She waited for a long time, but she did not hear the man speak. There was not even one simple response.
There was still no sound in her ears.
Qin Shu felt that her heart was stifled and bitter, but she couldnât vent it out. It was so uncomfortable that she felt suffocated.
She put down the hand that was holding the phone and looked at the screen that showed that the call was still going on. After hesitating for a few seconds, she pressed the button to hang up.
She looked at the time. It was already past eleven oâclock. She had to rest early and rest well as she had to go into the mountain tomorrow. Only then she would have the energy to look for medicinal herbs when she enters the mountain tomorrow.