Ji Zitong squinted at him and was about to lie back down when she saw him lost in thought, so she could not help but ask, “Mmm, got it. I’ll sleep for a while longer then. What are you thinking about? You look so entranced.”
Su Chen then snapped back to his senses and a smile flashed across his lips. “Nothing. I was just thinking about what dishes you like.”
Ji Zitong yawned and combed through her messy hair as she shrugged and said, “Anything’s fine. Something light will be good. Let’s have steamboat at home and not go out for dinner. We’ve been eating heaty food recently. It’s a bit too much. Didn’t you say that you felt heaty yesterday? I’ll make a trip back to my mother’s this afternoon and bring some wild chrysanthemum tea home since it’s good for the liver and the eyes.”
Her concerned tone made Su Chen’s heart soften, and he did not disagree with the suggestion. “I’ll go pick you up at noon then?”
“No need. I’ll drive over myself.” Ji Zitong was not the kind of delicate woman. She did not need to trouble him for such simple things because she knew that he was usually quite busy, and if he rushed to spend time with her on these, he would need to work till late at night.
“Then, go get a few sets of new clothes from Sister then. I heard a few days ago that she said the store’s got some new styles for the Winter/Spring season. Your fashion needs to change up anyway,” Su Chen said when he was swiftly done tying his tie. The dark-colored uniform made him look resolute and he seemed very energetic.
“It’s fine, I’ve got it. Quickly, off to work now. I’m going to sleep a little while more.”
“Mmm, remember to get up for breakfast. If you’re too tired working with Mother, then it’s fine to rest for a day or two,” Su Chen took his hat and reminded her.
“Got it!”
“Remember!” he nagged before leaving the room.
When she heard the door close, Ji Zitong pulled up her blanket and continued sleeping.
Ever since the flower store went down, she had been pulled into learning how to manage the company from Xie Jiajia, and she had felt quite exhausted by it, but at least, right now she could handle it. Although Xie Jiajia usually looked like a cheerful person, when she was strict, she could be quite harsh. Ji Zitong took quite a while to get used to the way Xie Jiajia was distinct between her personal life and her professional life.
Su Chen felt bad for her. When he saw that she was still reading the company materials at night, he had also called Xie Jiajia personally to ask her not to torture her own daughter-in-law. Fortunately, Xie Jiajia listened to him and reduced Ji Zitong’s workload after that.
Su Chen had just left home when Ah Mo called to inform him that someone managed to trace Glenn’s tracks and wanted to ask for surveillance footage. Therefore, Su Chen quickly got Secretary He to manage it.
What happened to Doris had given Mu Lingshi quite the shock, especially since Doris had been shot dead by her side, and her blood had splattered onto her face. She could still feel part of her face that felt like it had burned by the splatter.
When she saw Ah Mo slowly hanging up, she asked softly, “How are things?”
“Qi Feng has taken over. Glenn’s still trying to slink off, but we’ve locked down his location. He didn’t leave City Z, so as long as search in time, we should be able to find him quite soon,” Ah Mo responded.
Mu Lingshi nodded and sighed. “I think no one would have expected this outcome. I didn’t want to get into all of these too, but it seems like that’s not really up to me.”
“Now that this has passed, don’t think about it too much either. I think Lingtian can rest in peace now. What are you planning to do with Gu Qiwu? His lawyer has discussed things with Li Si. Brother has silently accepted this outcome too, but we still respect your wishes first and foremost,” Ah Mo said with a downcast voice as he met with Mu Lingshi’s dim gaze. Her eyes contained a faint hint of pain.
Fate had been too harsh on Mu Lingshi, but it was not easy for her to have persisted with this attitude and outlook. Perhaps because he shared the same experience as her, he could resonate with her and sympathize with her even more.
He did not know when he became attracted to her. Perhaps, it was 10 or even 20 years ago, or even longer. Ever since he was sensible, and after all that he had experienced, the only woman he wanted to protect was just Mu Lingshi alone…
“What did Brother say? I don’t want to take on the Gu surname. I want…” Mu Lingshi muttered as she lowered her gaze and nonchalantly took a sip of the water in her cup. “After so many years now, I’ve long gotten used to being a part of the Mu family. Ah Mo, if you were me, what would you do?”
“Lingshi, listen to your heart. No matter what you do, I support your decision as long as you feel good about it. Gu Qiwu’s still hospitalized at the moment. I heard he’s regained consciousness, but his emotions and state seem a little…Brother went to visit him.”
“Brother? Or was it because of this? Why didn’t he look for me himself? Actually, I’d like to hear his opinion,” Mu Lingshi said, puzzled.
“Perhaps, he did not think it was good to say all that to you, or he was worried that you would trouble yourself. No matter what choice you make, he, Father, and Mother, as well as Grandfather will support you. I am of the same opinion as them, Lingshi. In fact, I think that perhaps you should see Gu Qiwu. Just based on the fact that he took a bullet for you, I think, at that moment, he knew deep down that you are his daughter. Besides, now that Gu Lingsha’s back, knowing her, I think she’ll look for you.”
Ah Mo’s dark eyes flickered with a concerned light as he silently looked at her. “If we don’t handle all of this follow-up well, I’m worried that a second Doris will turn up. Meanwhile, you and the Mu family cannot handle any more suffering. Do you understand?”
His tone was pertinent, and upon hearing that, Mu Lingshi’s gaze dimmed. She held onto the glass in her hand tightly and did not say anything after a long while.
A while passed, then she sighed as she said calmly, “Let me think about it. My thoughts are a mess right now.”
“Alright, calm down and think about it then. I’m going to the office because I’ve got quite a few things to handle. I heard Father and Mother’s conversation when I woke up earlier. Gu Qiwu asked Brother to bail him out, so I think it’ll be done in the next few days. I heard that he wants to leave this place as soon as possible and return to City B. You—”
“I’ve got it. Don’t worry. I’ll think it through. Quickly go to work then. I’ll call you if there’s anything. Right, does Grandfather know about this?”
“Is there anything we can hide from the old man?”