Upon hearing his father's words, Gu Chen immediately handed the phone to Xia Ran and said,
"To...Big Daddy!"
"Hmm?" Xia Ran hummed in confusion, but her eyes quickly lit up. "You mean your eldest father called?"
As Xia Ran spoke, she glanced at her phone and discovered that it was indeed in a call, and the contact on the screen was none other than Gu Zheng.
Xia Ran didn't think much of it and happily took the phone.
This was one of the few times that Ah Zheng had taken the initiative to call him, so when Xia Ran took the phone, the first thing she said was very gentle.
"Hey, Zheng."
Yu Chao and Lin Yang were also heading this way when they overheard Xia Ran's words.
Yu Chao paused subconsciously, a fleeting sadness flashing across his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.
Lin Yang watched Yu Chao's reaction from the side, pursed his lips, and ultimately said nothing.
When Gu Zheng heard Xia Ran's tone, his mood didn't improve much; in fact, it showed signs of even greater displeasure.
"Where are you now?" Gu Zheng asked, suppressing his anger.
Xia Ran naturally sensed the anger in Gu Zheng's tone. He was taken aback for a moment, but quickly understood.
"Ah Zheng, I'm at a friend's house now. Have you gone back yet? I'm taking Xiao Chen back now."
He forgot to tell Ah Zheng that he didn't eat at home today, no wonder Ah Zheng was so angry.
Xia Ran felt both uneasy and guilty. He had been so busy cooking that he had forgotten about it for a moment.
When Gu Zheng heard that Xia Ran was really not at home, his expression turned even more unpleasant.
But he still suppressed his anger. Since he had decided to spend his life with Xia Ran, there were some things he had to endure, such as his personality, so as not to scare her.
Where are you now? I'll come pick you up.
Xia Ran initially wanted to say no, but after thinking about it, he gave Gu Zheng the address anyway.
That's good, then the senior student won't have to take him back anymore.
Xia Ran hung up the phone and then saw Lin Yang and Yu Chao standing behind her.
He smiled somewhat sheepishly and said,
"Dr. Lin, senior, it's getting late, I have to go back now. Thank you so much for today."
Knowing that Gu Chen was alright, Xia Ran felt a real sense of relief.
If Ah Zheng knew this news, he would definitely be happy.
Xia Ran was now eager to tell Gu Zheng the news.
Yu Chao seemed to have anticipated Xia Ran's words, so he simply nodded and said,
"We're all friends, no need to be so polite. Is he here to pick you up? How long will it take? Let us take you downstairs."
Xia Ran thought about the distance from her home to here.
"It will take a while, I'll go down later."
And so, Xia Ran sat there for another ten minutes or so before deciding to leave with Gu Chen in her arms.
Of course, Yu Chao went down with them, but he wasn't going back; he was going to escort Xia Ran down.
Xia Ran had refused, but Yu Chao insisted on giving it to her, so in the end Xia Ran had no choice but to agree.
When they arrived at the entrance of the residential area, Gu Zheng had not yet arrived.
Yu Chao stayed by Xia Ran's side, and after thinking for a moment, he couldn't help but ask,
"Xiao Ran, is he good to you?"
He didn't want to ask this question, but when he thought of the cautious expression on Xia Ran's face when she was on the phone earlier, he couldn't help but ask.
As luck would have it, just as Yu Chao finished asking his question, a low-key yet expensive car pulled up in front of them. The window rolled down, and the person in the driver's seat was none other than Gu Zheng.
Chapter 75 My Own Wife
When Xia Ran saw Gu Zheng coming over, all she could see was Gu Zheng, but she didn't forget to answer Yu Chao's question.
"Senior, he's very nice, very kind to me, and his family is very kind too. Thank you for today. Let's get together again when we have time."
Xia Ran said with a smile. He didn't think much of what Yu Chao said, but just felt that Yu Chao asked the question because he was worried about him.
Yu Chao forced a smile, glanced at Gu Zheng in the driver's seat, then looked away and nodded to Xia Ran in response.
"good."
Xia Ran waved to Chao, then opened the door and got into the car.
Gu Zheng, who was supposed to get off the bus, was unable to do so.
However, his gaze was coldly fixed on Yu Chao, but Yu Chao returned the gaze without any fear.
Of course, he only glanced back for a second before quickly turning away and walking back into the apartment.
Gu Zheng's face was dark and gloomy. Xia Ran, who had wanted to speak to Gu Zheng after getting into the car, swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue because of Gu Zheng's expression, and only said,
"Zheng, I'm sorry. I had something to do with my senior today, so I forgot to tell you. Don't worry, I won't do it again next time."
After he finished speaking, he cautiously looked at Gu Zheng's expression, but Gu Zheng acted as if he hadn't heard him and drove off.
Xia Ran paused, wanting to continue explaining, but in the end he couldn't say anything because Gu Zheng's expression left him at a loss.
Xia Ran knew it was her fault, so she could only hold Gu Chen and silently walk home.
Although Gu Chen was young, he could sense the unusual atmosphere between his two fathers, so he nestled quietly in Xia Ran's arms without making a sound.
When they arrived home, Gu Zheng got out of the car first and took something from the passenger seat.
Xia Ran only realized now that it was actually a cake.
He was taken aback, and a look of doubt appeared in his eyes.
Why did Ah Zheng buy a cake? Is someone in the family having a birthday today? But even if they do, isn't this cake a bit too small? There are so many people in the family now.
Because of this moment of surprise, Xia Ran forgot to get out of the car.
Gu Zheng, who had already gotten out of the car, turned ashen-faced and looked extremely ugly when he saw Xia Ran still sitting in the car.
"What are you planning to do if you don't get down?"
Gu Zheng's cold and indifferent voice rang out from outside the window, and Xia Ran instantly snapped back to reality.
He was startled when he saw Gu Zheng's pale face outside the car and quickly got out.
"Ah Zheng, I'm sorry, I was thinking about something just now."
He only said that one sentence and then stopped.
Gu Zheng, who was still waiting for his explanation, looked increasingly displeased after seeing that Xia Ran had only said this one sentence.
But seeing Xia Ran's anxious and nervous expression, he couldn't vent his anger for some reason, so he could only turn around and leave with a cold face.
When they arrived home, no one in the family was there except for Uncle Wang.
Qin Hao was not there, nor were Qin Shi and his aunt.
Gu Zheng placed the cake on the table, and then sat down on the sofa next to it.
Xia Ran could only sit down opposite Gu Zheng while holding Gu Chen.
"Ah Zheng, don't be angry. I didn't mean to not call you today. I was just busy and forgot."
He tightened his grip on Gu Chen's arms.
Gu Chen looked at his two fathers, his big eyes filled with a sense of bewilderment.
What's wrong with these dads?
Gu Zheng had been suppressing his anger, but when he saw Xia Ran's eyes, his anger just wouldn't subside.
"What could possibly keep you busy all day? And didn't you say you were going shopping with your aunt and the others? How come you're going with your senior now?"
He wouldn't be angry if Xia Ran and her aunt went shopping and didn't reply to his messages.
But this person happened to be meeting with someone named Yu Chao.
Xia Ran: "I was originally with my aunt and the others, but after lunch they met some friends and went off with them. Later I also had something to do with my senior, so we had lunch together and stayed at the station."
"Ah Zheng, please don't be angry, okay? I didn't mean it. I promise I'll reply to your messages promptly next time."
Gu Zheng's expression softened a little when he saw Xia Ran's tense face.
What do you want with him?
Upon hearing Gu Zheng's question, Xia Ran's eyes lit up instantly, and she couldn't wait to tell him about how Lin Yang had shown it to Gu Chen.
As Xia Ran finished speaking, Gu Zheng's brows slowly furrowed.
You said that doctor's name is Lin Yang?
Gu Zheng also knew about Lin Yang. Because of Gu Chen's illness, he had been looking for a doctor for the past two years and had heard of Lin Yang, but Lin Yang was busy at that time and he hadn't been able to make an appointment with him.
Later, he found a doctor who suggested that he find someone to take care of Gu Chen and keep him company, and only then did he gradually stop looking for a doctor.
After marrying Xia Ran, Gu Chen's condition gradually improved, and he stopped seeing those psychologists.
Now that he knows Xia Ran took Gu Chen to see a doctor, he's not so angry anymore.
"If you wanted to treat him to a meal, why didn't you go out to eat? Why did you have to cook at their house?"
The thought of Xia Ran cooking for Yu Chao made Gu Zheng feel incredibly jealous, a sense of frustration stuck in his heart.
Upon hearing Gu Zheng's words, Xia Ran seemed to suddenly understand something, blinked, and said,
"Zheng, do you mind if I cook for the senior students?"
As he spoke, a smile involuntarily crept onto his lips, his heart filled with sweetness.
Is Ah Zheng jealous? Does Ah Zheng's jealousy prove that he cares about him?
Xia Ran's smile made Gu Zheng's expression somewhat subtle, as if he was a little uncomfortable.
"So what if I do? Is it wrong for me to not want my wife to cook for other people?"