Chapter 126
"fraud!"
After waking up, Gu Yueyue cursed at Xu Yi, then got dressed and stormed down the mountain.
"Teacher Gu, Teacher Gu..." Xu Yi followed with a grin, "I never lied to you."
"Heh." Gu Yueyue didn't say anything. The two of them walked all the way to the foot of the mountain. The car was still parked there. Gu Yueyue tossed the keys to Xu Yi. "Go drive."
Gu Yueyue wanted to go to the back seat, but Gu Yueyue stopped her and coaxed her to the passenger seat in a gentle and kind manner.
"Without Teacher Gu with me, I'm afraid I'll get distracted while driving because I miss her so much."
"..."
Gu Yueyue sighed helplessly. It seemed that the clear-eyed, innocent, and straightforward Xiao Xu from back then had disappeared.
The guy clinging to her now is a little rascal.
Hmm, he's still a big liar.
She was supposed to take the lead, but she relinquished power once, which was followed by a domineering yet gentle takeover.
Back home, the two spent their only two days of rest together.
After the break, the group rushed to the film set. Ma Youcai received news that Xu Yi had proposed to Gu Yueyue.
He treated Gu Yueyue like a younger sister. Seeing that the two of them were getting closer, he was all smiles on the set all day long, and he looked at Xu Yi like she was his own daughter.
During a break in filming that day, Ma Youcai was reviewing Xu Yi's morning shoot, eating his lunchbox with a cheerful expression.
"This child is good, not bad. Xiaoyue, you have to keep a close eye on him. There are many attractive women in this circle, don't let anyone steal him away."
Gu Yueyue was both amused and exasperated by what he said. Xu Yi only seemed innocent; she herself had been fooled by Xu Yi's innocent appearance back then.
"It's good enough that she didn't abduct someone else." Gu Yueyue, who had been tormented by Xu Yi for several days, was fully qualified to make these remarks.
"How can you talk like that? You're older than her, so you should give way to the young lady." Ma Youcai touched Guan Tou, whose head had been shaved. "I treat you like my own sister, and I treat Xiao Xu like my own daughter. Of course, I want you both to be well."
"..."
What kind of seniority is this?
Gu Yueyue smiled again, but with a hint of helplessness. "Don't worry about me. This drama is almost finished filming, so you should take a good rest and get your hair done."
"I'm not raising them anymore. They're doing great right now. My sister-in-law says I look smarter now."
The afternoon's filming schedule wasn't heavy; the main scenes focused on Xu Yi and a veteran actor. Gu Yueyue sat on a small stool watching and analyzing the veteran actor's acting skills.
Xu Yi glanced at Gu Yueyue a few times during the break, and that glance immediately made her jealous.
Teacher Gu's attention was completely focused on other people.
After finally finishing the afternoon's filming, Xu Yi's jealousy had made her feel sour all over.
Just then, Gu Yueyue walked quickly toward her, but then stepped aside as she passed by.
Xu Yi watched as Gu Yueyue walked towards that senior, holding the script and asking questions in detail.
"Hmph." Xu Yi curled her lips, turned around and asked her assistant for the script, and followed them.
Ma Youcai didn't have much work left, and after half a month, filming finally wrapped up.
Ma Youcai touched the short hair sticking out of his head; it was a little prickly. His smile grew brighter and brighter.
Just a year ago, he was still begging investors for this drama, but this year he has finally turned the tables and not only invited Xu Yi and Gu Yueyue to play the leading roles, but also brought in Han Muzhou and Zhao Yuan for cameo appearances.
This isn't just auspicious smoke rising from ancestral graves; it's like our ancestors are rushing to deliver food to us.
After the wrap party, Xu Yi and Gu Yueyue both drank some wine.
Driver Liu drove the two safely home.
A month has passed since the proposal, and Gu Yueyue has already gotten used to the ring and necklace hanging around her neck.
The reason why Gu Yueyue's necklace suddenly became a trending topic today is because of this.
Many people saw the trending topic and left comments on Xu Yi's Weibo.
The reason is that the only jewelry Gu Yueyue ever wore in public was the necklace that Xu Yi gave her at the Star Idol event.
It's said that Xu Yi made it by hand, and you can't find the same one online.
Longtime fans who have followed the story all along certainly know the relationship between Xu Yi and Gu Yueyue, and even shipped them as a couple back then. But now, something terrible has happened.
Gu Yueyue's necklace seemed to have changed, and unlike before, she no longer openly showed off the necklace Xu Yi had given her. Now, she had it hidden tightly inside her clothes.
The appearance of the trending topic made Ono work overtime again.
Many fans who ship the couple suspect that the relationship is about to end, while solo fans are celebrating.
Xu Yi looked at the news online, listened to the noise behind her, and saw Gu Yueyue coming out of the bathroom, wrapped only in a bath towel, a beautiful woman emerging from the bath, full of life and fragrance.
Xu Yi looked at the ring she had given him, which was hanging on her smooth, fair collarbone, and a smile appeared on her face.
No matter what she changed to, the clothes that Teacher Gu wore were all gifts from me.
Gu Yueyue felt a little uncomfortable under her gaze.
Having grown accustomed to Xu Yi's predatory gaze, seeing her suddenly express appreciation without any hint of lust felt strange.
"Go wash up."
Gu Yueyue urged her on, while she changed into her pajamas and began her skincare routine.
Xu Yi didn't dawdle; she tossed her phone aside and went to the bathroom.
Gu Yueyue thought she would be able to sleep peacefully tonight, but she didn't expect to get tangled up in bed again.
Ono arrived at the door on time the next morning, and the doorbell rang loudly as Xu Yi struggled to wake up.
Ono announced that he would take Xu Yi to participate in a variety show in the seaside city. They could go out during the day and come home at night for half a month.
"I just finished filming a movie!"
"I know. We couldn't give you other jobs while you were filming the movie, but now that filming is finally over, of course you need to get back to work and try to get more exposure!"
Xu Yi scratched her already messy hair in frustration, "I only had one day off!"
"One day isn't enough? Sister Yue used to never rest for a single day."
Mentioning Gu Yueyue, Xu Yi's irritability disappeared, and she listlessly replied, "Okay. I'll go tidy up."
"Hurry up, this was all arranged beforehand, don't make it sound like I'm forcing a respectable woman."
Helpless, Xu Yi went back to her room and hugged Gu Yueyue. Before Gu Yueyue woke up, she stole a kiss from her. Only then did she change her clothes, feeling utterly exhausted.
Even gods can't stop working overtime, let alone someone who hasn't become a god yet.
When Gu Yueyue woke up and saw that Xu Yi was not at home, she felt a sense of loss. Looking at the marks left on her body by that person's rudeness last night, she was both angry and amused. Then she saw the ring that Xu Yi had put on her hand while she was asleep.
Gu Yueyue's anger dissipated, and she couldn't help but curse, "You little rascal."
Xu Yi was so busy that she was rarely home, but Gu Yueyue had it much easier. Xiao Ye was incredibly lenient with her, giving her a full two weeks to rest.
Looking at the empty house, with Xu Yi at work and Xiao Xiao at kindergarten, Gu Yueyue felt increasingly empty as she rested alone at home with two potted plants.
After much deliberation, she disguised herself and went to the Mingchen Sanatorium.
Originally, she just wanted to have a meal with her mother, have a good chat, and then tell her in person about Xu Yi's marriage proposal.
Unexpectedly, the mother asked to leave the sanatorium.
"Will you come home with me?" Gu Yueyue was overjoyed; she had often looked forward to this day.
Dean Wei arrived late, and the moment she opened the door, she heard Gu Yueyue's words. She frowned slightly and sat down next to Gu's mother, quietly and domineeringly taking her hand.
"I'm sorry, Xiao Gu, your mother will be living with me after she leaves the nursing home."
"..." Gu Yueyue looked at her mother in surprise. Seeing her mother nod with a blush, Gu Yueyue felt a little wronged for herself, but also happy for her mother. The two emotions were intertwined, and she felt extremely complicated.
Dean Wei didn't want to see Gu Yueyue sad, nor did he want Gu Jing to change her mind for Gu Yueyue's sake, so he held his lover's hand and suggested to Gu Yueyue, "I can move to your neighborhood, which is still very close. You can come over to visit your mother anytime you miss her."
"..."
Gu Yueyue was impressed by Dean Wei's thoughtfulness and was also happy for her mother. It was a good thing that someone could protect and pamper her.
"No need to move. I'm not home much anyway. I feel at ease with you living with my mother."
There's no reason for Dean Wei to make all the sacrifices and concessions. She's not a real child who will cry and throw a tantrum when separated from her mother.
As long as my mother is happy, it doesn't matter where she lives.
After returning home, Gu Yueyue was overwhelmed with emotions. When Xu Yi came home that evening, he saw Gu Yueyue curled up on the sofa with a smile on her face and tears streaming down her face.
"Ms. Gu?" Xu Yi asked with some concern, unsure of what had happened to Gu Yueyue.
Xiao Xiao ran out of the study and hugged Xu Yi's leg, "Mommy Xu."
"Good girl." Xu Yi hugged her and walked to Gu Yueyue's side.
"Teacher Gu." Xu Yi called out softly, then poked Gu Yueyue's arm with her hand. Following Gu Yueyue's blank gaze, she realized that Gu Yueyue was looking at a photo album.
The photo above happens to be a picture of Teacher Gu and Teacher Gu's mother.
Gu Yueyue snapped out of her daze and turned her head to look at Xu Yi.
"You're back."
"Hmm, Teacher Gu, what's wrong?" Xu Yi received a message from Gu Yueyue at noon, learning that she had gone to visit Gu's mother.
I thought Gu Yueyue would be in a good mood, but I didn't expect to see her emotionally distressed as soon as she came back.
"Xiaoxiao, have you finished your homework?" Gu Yueyue didn't want to say some things in front of the child, so she wanted to get Xiaoxiao out of the way.
Little Xiao, not quite understanding the situation, giggled and snuggled into Gu Yueyue's arms, "Mommy, I've finished writing."
"..."
Gu Yueyue was amused by Xiaoxiao and said helplessly, "Then go play with your toys."
"Okay." Little Xiao took her little steps and walked away.
Seeing that she could still laugh and talk with Xiaoxiao, Xu thought that there was probably no serious problem and breathed a sigh of relief.
After Xiaoxiao left, Gu Yueyue told Xu Yi about her mother.
"Dean Wei is getting married to Mom? Next month?" Xu Yi was a little surprised; this was too rushed.