Chapter 881: Treat You to Pastries

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Zhang Mei had initially come as a substitute for Lin Miao, and now Mo Li had been found to replace her. It was indeed an interesting turn of events. However, Mo Li’s intentions were deeply concealed and rather terrifying. It was best to keep a distance from such people. Gu Zi withdrew her gaze and looked elsewhere.

Mo Li, under the scrutiny of Gu Zi’s gaze, couldn’t help but feel a wave of panic. For some reason, she always felt that Gu Zi could see right through her. Fortunately, Gu Zi quickly shifted her gaze away, allowing Mo Li to breathe a sigh of relief. She lowered her head and quickly moved on.

Inside Gong Zhan’s hospital room, Gong Xin had been pacing like a headless fly, having made dozens of rounds. She was bored to the point of madness. When she had first arrived, she was genuinely worried about her brother. But after spending time with him, she found him to be incredibly dull. How could there be such a boring person in the world, and why did it have to be her brother? It was truly unfortunate!

Gong Zhan was also irritated by Gong Xin’s incessant pacing. He had been genuinely happy when he first saw her, but now he was genuinely annoyed. “Can you stop pacing? If you’re bored, go out and play.”

Upon hearing Gong Zhan’s words, Gong Xin became angry and huffed, “Who wants to go out and play? It’s not fun at all. Do you think I’m a three-year-old child who can run around a stool for half a day? I’m not that childish.”

Gong Zhan couldn’t be bothered to argue with her. Seeing the siblings bickering, Madam Chen wasn’t worried. Instead, she found it amusing and unexpectedly revealed Gong Xin’s little scheme. “You’re not childish? Isn’t it just because Gu Zi didn’t take the initiative to come to see you, and you can’t swallow your pride to go see her, so you’re sulking and taking it out on your brother?”

They all knew that Gu Zi was also here, having arrived a few days earlier than them. She had come for her husband, Su Shen, and they had learned of Su Shen’s true identity.

Madam Chen wasn’t overly shocked; she had always felt that Su Shen’s demeanor was not ordinary. Moreover, Su Shen had saved Gong Zhan’s life, making him their family’s savior.

If it weren’t for the sake of her son’s dignity, Madam Chen would have gone next door to express her gratitude. However, after some thought, she decided to wait until they returned to Guangcheng to formally express her thanks. There was no need to rush. She wanted to think carefully about how to repay this favor appropriately. She encouraged Gong Xin to seek out Gu Zi. Madam Chen was happy to see their relationship improve, but her daughter was stubbornly proud.

When her mother bluntly pointed this out, Gong Xin reacted as if a cat had its tail stepped on. She let out a shriek and ran out of the room, exclaiming, “Mom, you’re so annoying!”

As it turned out, she ran straight into Gu Zi as soon as she left the room. Their eyes met, and Gong Xin took a deep breath. It was a chance encounter, so it wouldn’t seem too deliberate, right?

With a light cough, Gong Xin sauntered over, her greeting seemingly casual, “Gu Zi, it’s you. What brings you here?”

Gu Zi, clutching a bottle of medicine, squinted her eyes and replied with an air of nonchalance, “So, this is the first time you’ve seen me here. I’ve spotted you a few times since you arrived.”

Gong Xin’s feigned composure vanished, replaced by a sudden flare of irritation. “Gu Zi, you’ve been ignoring me. Why haven’t you greeted me?” She felt slighted. She had assumed that her own unfortunate timing was the reason she hadn’t run into Gu Zi.

To think that this infuriating woman had seen her multiple times and not once had she taken the initiative to greet her. It was outrageous, a betrayal. She was determined to sever ties!

Gu Zi, observing her tantrum, couldn’t help but chuckle. “I was just teasing you. I knew you were here, taking care of someone next door, but we never crossed paths. Don’t be angry. How about I treat you to some pastries? Would you like that?”

With that, Gu Zi opened the door to the sickroom and walked in, not caring whether the person behind her followed or not. Gong Xin huffed in annoyance, but eventually gritted her teeth and followed, her indignation seeming rather petty. As she entered the room, a new, tantalizing aroma filled her nostrils. Her eyes lit up. “Gu Zi, what have you made? It smells divine!” How could she make food smell so enticing?

Gu Zi opened a large food box on the bedside table and picked up a golden, round pastry with her chopsticks, offering it to Gong Xin.

Gong Xin instinctively opened her mouth to accept the treat. Biting into it, she was surprised to find that it wasn’t soft. The outside was flaky, and only when she bit into it did she experience the soft, glutinous texture inside. The taste was delightful, a subtle sweetness mingling with the scent of fresh grass.

Seeing Gong Xin relishing the pastry, Gu Zi helped herself to one. The taste was indeed good. She then picked up a few more and placed them in a small bowl for Su Shen, handing it to him.

Turning to Gong Xin, she said, “This is a new pastry I’ve been experimenting with. I was worried it might not taste good, so I hadn’t tried it. My palate has been rather picky lately, and I can’t stomach anything that doesn’t suit my taste. Thank you for helping me taste test.”