Upon hearing the figure of 300,000, Gu En agreed without hesitation, only saying that he couldn't give it to her now and that he would have to wait for the results.
His straightforward manner surprised Ji Luo somewhat.
Actually, he had set the price too high, but now that the other party had agreed, he had no reason not to pay.
"Okay, I'll check it tonight and give you an answer by tomorrow night at the latest."
Actually, he knew a little about Gu Zheng's affairs. After all, as a private detective, he already knew the details of some celebrities.
But he couldn't tell Gu En right away; he had to go back and investigate further, since he had taken 300,000 yuan from her.
Ji Luo and Gu En exchanged contact information and then Ji Luo left.
After Ji Luo left, Gu En sat on the sofa for a while before going back to her room to sleep.
This time when he came back, he didn't want to use the identity of Gu Zheng's younger brother anymore; he wanted to use the identity of Gu Zheng's lover.
Moreover, they had a child back then, so the Gu family wasn't afraid of their line ending.
When Gu Zheng returned home, Xia Ran was already waiting for him at the door.
At that moment, Gu Zheng's heart clearly skipped a beat.
The moment Xia Ran saw Gu Zheng's car return, he ran out, and as soon as Gu Zheng got out of the car, he couldn't wait to say...
"Ah Zheng, I made you fried rice with eggs."
His eyes were bright, and his expectant look for praise brought a smile to Gu Zheng's face.
"It must taste really good."
As Gu Zheng spoke, he naturally took Xia Ran's hand and led her into the house.
There were also one or two bowls on the coffee table in the living room, both covered with lids.
Chapter 95 I slept until the afternoon of the next day
For some reason, Gu Zheng's expression softened when he saw the two bowls placed side by side.
"I often have to travel for work and work overtime, so don't wait for me next time. You have to take care of that brat Gu Chen during the day, and your body won't be able to take it if you don't get enough rest at night."
Xia Ran smiled and said, "No, Xiao Chen is easy to take care of. I'm not tired."
Even if he was exhausted, it was all worth it. And with what Gu Zheng was saying, he no longer felt tired; instead, he felt a sweet warmth in his heart.
Gu Zheng didn't speak, but he also thought about how Gu Chen was different when he was with him compared to when he was with Xia Ran.
Gu Chen was incredibly well-behaved when he was with Xia Ran, but when he was with Xia Ran, he was like a little cannonball, and no one could talk to him; he just kept crying.
After returning home, Gu Zheng's gloomy mood seemed to disappear all at once, and he even seemed to gradually forget about Gu En.
Because all I could hear was Xia Ran's incessant chatter.
His voice wasn't loud, and he was only talking about trivial matters. If it were anyone else, Gu Zheng would have found it boring or even annoying.
But now that Xia Ran was speaking, he felt less annoyed and even a little satisfied.
After finishing their meal, Gu Zheng went to take a shower. Xia Ran washed the dishes and then sat up on the bed. She had originally planned to wait for Gu Zheng, but after a while, she started to feel sleepy, and her head began to nod off.
Gu Zheng came out and saw this scene, and his eyes softened.
He even felt a pang of guilt. If he hadn't been momentarily out of his mind and thought Gu En had returned, he wouldn't have gone out so late, and Xia Ran wouldn't be still awake now.
Gu Zheng walked over, still damp from the water, and prepared to pick up Xia Ran and help her lie down to sleep.
But as soon as his hand touched Xia Ran's shoulder, Xia Ran woke up groggily.
Looking at Gu Zheng, who was so close, Xia Ran instinctively spoke up.
"Finished washing? Let's go to sleep then."
Perhaps because she was a little sleepy, Xia Ran's tone was still a bit soft, which sounded somewhat irresistible.
Gu Zheng, in particular, had a change in expression when he heard Xia Ran's somewhat coquettish tone.
"Ranran..." he called out in a low, hoarse voice.
It seems like they haven't had sex since their first time.
When Gu Zheng called out to Xia Ran, her mind, which had been somewhat drowsy from sleep, seemed to clear up.
He looked up at Gu Zheng, and his face flushed instantly.
Since they were both men, he could certainly understand what Gu Zheng was trying to do with his eyes.
His heart was also racing, and for a moment he could only blush as he watched Gu Zheng gradually approach him.
The moment their lips touched, Xia Ran's body trembled slightly, and her face burned hot.
Gu Zheng started off slowly and gently, but towards the end he probably couldn't control himself anymore, and Xia Ran felt like her lips were about to be kissed raw.
Seeing that Gu Zheng's hand was about to slip inside her clothes, Xia Ran gently pushed him away.
Gu Zheng released him, panting heavily. He stared intently at Xia Ran and asked in a hoarse voice,
"You don't want to?"
"No...no..." Xia Ran's breathing was also a little unsteady, "Xiao Chen is still sleeping here..."
Xia Ran was shy, and she didn't dare to look at Gu Zheng when she said this.
He was worried that the child might suddenly wake up and see it, and then he wouldn't know how to fool him.
Hearing Xia Ran's words, Gu Zheng was also taken aback. He glanced at Gu Chen beside him, then picked Xia Ran up and whispered,
"Let's go to the next room."
Xia Ran nodded, blushing. "Keep your voice down, don't wake Xiao Chen."
Gu Zheng quietly carried Xia Ran to the next room.
What will happen next is self-evident.
Gu Zheng didn't get back until after 1 a.m., and after having a late-night snack and taking a shower, the two of them continued like this until the sky was almost turning light.
Xia Ran was so exhausted that he didn't even want to move a finger, but when Gu Zheng carried him back to bed after his bath, he still reached out and gently tugged at Gu Zheng's clothes, saying in a hoarse voice,
"Go and bring Xiao Chen over to sleep together, otherwise he'll cry when he wakes up and can't see anyone..."
When Gu Zheng heard this, he couldn't help but feel a little jealous, but when he saw Xia Ran, who could barely open her eyes, still taking care of the child, his jealousy turned into helplessness.
"Okay, you go to sleep, I'll go get him."
What Gu Zheng really wanted to say was that Gu Chen was almost five years old and could sleep by himself.
However, looking at Xia Ran now, he decided to wait a while before making a decision.
Gu Zheng turned around and carried Gu Chen from the next room to him.
He was still just a child. When Gu Zheng picked him up, Gu Chen showed no signs of waking up. He just smacked his lips, mumbled "little daddy," and then smiled faintly.
Seeing this scene, Gu Zheng sighed softly and secretly made a decision in his heart.
Gu En is dead. He was the one who buried Gu En's ashes in the cemetery, so Gu En could not possibly come back.
As for that note, it's obvious that someone is trying to frame him, and he'll definitely find out who it is.
Gu Zheng carried Gu Chen to the middle of the bed, and as soon as he touched the bed, he skillfully snuggled into Xia Ran's arms.
Xia Ran, who was already asleep, instinctively reached out and hugged Gu Chen.
Seeing the two of them, Gu Zheng's lips curled up slightly, and he turned off the light and lay down.
Xia Ran, on the other hand, slept soundly the next day, not waking up until after 2 p.m.
When he woke up, the curtains were still closed and the room was still a bit dark. For a moment, Xia Ran couldn't tell whether it was day or night, and he even thought it was morning.
Xia Ran sat up somewhat blankly. Although her body was still a little sore, it was only sore and weak because it wasn't the first time. She wasn't as unable to get out of bed as she had been last time.
Xia Ran sat up, picked up her phone, and was stunned to see that it was past 2 a.m.
He...he...he slept all day??
And Gu Zheng hasn't even called him yet? What will the servants and Uncle Wang think of him?
Uncle Wang and the others would understand why he was staying up so late after just a little thought.
Xia Ran lay down, feeling like crying but having no tears left, and simply covered her head with the blanket.
Waaaaah... This is so embarrassing! How can he ever face anyone again?
Just as Xia Ran was on the verge of tears, the door was pushed open from the outside with a click.
Chapter 96 Gu En's Investigation
Accompanying him was his familiar voice.
"When your stepfather gets up, you can't bother him or let him hold you. He's very tired today, understand?"
It was Gu Zheng's voice, which he deliberately lowered.
Xia Ran didn't hear a reply, but he knew that Gu Zheng must be talking to Gu Chen.
Xia Ran covered his head with the blanket, wondering whether he should get up or continue pretending to be asleep.
When Gu Zheng carried Gu Chen in, all he saw was a bulge on the bed.
He paused for a moment, then realized that Xia Ran had woken up.
After all, Xia Ran wasn't sleeping like this when he went out earlier. As for why Xia Ran was covered by the blanket and wouldn't come out like this, Gu Zheng only needed to think about it for a moment to understand.
A hint of a smile appeared in his eyes. He walked over, gently patted the blanket, and said softly,
"Why are you getting up now that you're awake? Don't stay suffocated, or you'll suffocate."
Hearing Gu Zheng's words, Xia Ran twitched her ears in bed, but still made no attempt to remove the blanket.
Previously, even if I slept in late, I would only need to stay up for a few hours at most, and I would still be able to wake up during lunchtime.
And since it was probably his first time last time, everyone could probably guess that it was okay.
But now he's so late again, who knows what Uncle Wang and the others are thinking of him.
Xia Ran was somewhat relieved that Qin Hao wasn't home, otherwise he probably would have been laughed to death by Qin Hao.