Chapter 374 Not living up to expectations
Chapter 374 Not living up to expectations
The boy's expression was indifferent, and he deliberately left early, as if he couldn't wait to sever ties with Jiang Zhouzhou.
Jiang Zhouzhou nodded slightly. "Okay, please wait two minutes while I talk to the others first."
Her expression didn't change much, which made Sheng Jingyao's eyes darken slightly.
Their eyes followed Jiang Zhouzhou closely as she walked towards Yin Yue.
His hands, hanging down, remained tightly clenched, his nails digging into his palms.
I told myself that he... doesn't have the right to be jealous right now.
Seeing that Jiang Zhouzhou was about to leave, Yin Yue glanced at Sheng Jingyao casually: "Go with him?"
Jiang Zhouzhou didn't hide anything: "Yes, he is Xiao Dian. He gave me a rather expensive gift before, and I took this opportunity to return it to him."
She didn't mention Xiao Dian's confession, but the single word "still" was enough to say something.
Yin Yue recalled that Jiang Zhouzhou seemed to be in a bad mood during her live stream the day before yesterday, and had already guessed that it was related to Sheng Jingyao.
"If you can't handle it, remember to contact me."
Since they were all men, Yin Yue could tell at a glance that the kid was still determined.
Moreover, he understood that this kid held a special place in Zhouzhou's heart.
During the live stream, Zhouzhou doted on and indulged him more than anyone else.
After telling Yin Yue, Jiang Zhouzhou went to find Gu Nanfeng, but there were too many guests and she couldn't see him anywhere. So she sent him a WeChat message.
At this moment, Gu Nanfeng was listening to his grandfather's scolding.
Having suffered a loss at Old Man Ji's hands, Old Master Gu vented all his anger on his good-for-nothing grandson.
"You useless thing, you can't even win over a girl, making me lose face in front of Old Man Ji."
Of course, the most embarrassed person was Old Man Lin.
Neither of them had ever spoken ill of Old Master Ji.
Ultimately, they care more about their reputation than Old Man Ji, who is shameless.
"You didn't even listen to your parents for that girl, and you ruined the engagement banquet your family arranged for you. And what was the result? In the end, you didn't even get a proper title, and you even caused your grandfather to be gossiped about by outsiders."
"You good-for-nothing."
The old man was getting on in years, and after he finished scolding, his throat was dry, so he poured some tea that had gone cold to moisten it.
Gu Nanfeng listened obediently to the scolding. Seeing that the old man was finally tired of scolding, he said slowly, "Look at how he acts as a grandfather, and then look at you. He secretly helps his grandson with all sorts of things, and what about you?"
Grandpa Gu's hand holding the teacup froze in mid-air, his eyes wide, almost wondering if he was hallucinating because of his old age and hearing loss.
Is this something his good grandson would say?
At this point, Gu Nanfeng continued, "In the end, it's you who's useless; you can't even help with your own grandson's marriage."
"You old man... how could you be such a grandfather?"
They confidently threw the question back at Old Master Gu.
After a brief moment of shock, Grandpa Gu seemed to have been greatly disturbed. He immediately clutched his chest, and his breathing became difficult.
"Quick...give it to me..."
He reached out and grabbed at the air, his face contorted in pain.
Gu Nanfeng calmly took out some quick-acting heart medicine and handed it to him. Old Master Gu quickly opened it, poured a few pills into his mouth, and his complexion returned to normal in the blink of an eye.
"You little brat, you're really trying to drive me crazy..."
He smacked his lips as he cursed.
"Why does this nitroglycerin pill taste sweet and sour?"
Gu Nanfeng: "It's made from hawthorn, and it tastes better than the vitamins you put in."
Old Master Gu: "..."
Gu Nanfeng: "It can also lower blood pressure and aid digestion."
Old Master Gu: "..."
After being exposed, the atmosphere between the grandfather and grandson became awkward.
Gu Nanfeng laughed and said, "Grandpa, please help me out. After all, I'm already twenty-six. Can you really bear to let me stay a bachelor for the rest of my life?"
Grandpa Gu frowned: "How can I help you? Your father is like a stinking rock in a latrine, even more stubborn than me."
Having lived to his age, he has long since come to terms with many things. Although marrying someone of equal social standing is a powerful union, how many of these marriages can have genuine feelings for each other?
The huge house appears to be full of children and grandchildren, but there is not a trace of family affection in it.
Gu Nanfeng's gaze fell on the nitroglycerin pills in the old man's hand: "Your acting skills are natural. Just perform a few more times in front of my dad."
Grandpa Gu's lips twitched, but he finally nodded: "Okay, but this hawthorn flavor is a bit sour. Give me a different flavor."
Having said that, he poured two more pills into his mouth.
Suddenly remembering something, Grandpa Gu lowered his voice and said, "Grandson, don't complain that Grandpa isn't helping you. I heard a rumor today that you should be careful of that Lin family boy. I heard he's someone's mistress now."
"The Lin family should really consult a master to check their ancestral graves. To raise a child like this, there must be something seriously wrong with their ancestral graves."
"The world is going to the dogs. Fortunately, my grandson is a handsome man and would not do such a scandalous thing."
Gu Nanfeng: "..."
At that moment, Gu Nanfeng received a message from Jiang Zhouzhou on his phone and opened it.
With her eyes lowered, her expression was obscured.
She stood up and interrupted the old man: "When necessary, your grandson will also be immoral."
Grandpa Gu: (⊙?⊙)
……
After saying goodbye to Grandpa Ji, Jiang Zhouzhou left with Sheng Jingyao.
The driver was waiting outside beforehand. When he saw the young master come out, he got out of the car and opened the door.
Sheng Jingyao was sitting in the back seat. Jiang Zhouzhou had just opened the passenger door when his voice suddenly rang out: "You hate me that much? You don't even want to sit with me?"
Her hand, which was opening the door, paused. She explained, "I don't dislike you."
The light was dim, and his eyes fell on Jiang Zhouzhou's face, her features indistinct and her emotions unclear.
"Then come sit here. This might be the first and last time we sit together."
"Please grant me this small final request before I leave!"
Her cool voice carried a hint of weakness and humility.
Jiang Zhouzhou's fingertips trembled slightly as she closed the passenger door and opened the rear door.
She had just sat down, maintaining a suitable distance from the boy next to her.
A faint, refreshing fragrance lingered around Sheng Jingyao's nose. Light and shadow fell on her profile, highlighting her delicate features and tightly pursed lips.
Both of them remained silent, the atmosphere so quiet that even her soft breathing could be heard.
Sheng Jingyao said to the driver, "Let's go!"
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