Qin Hao was afraid that Gu Zheng would use work-related matters to pressure him, so he spoke up first.
Gu Zheng took a sip of baijiu (Chinese liquor) and looked at the sky outside. He didn't know what was wrong with him.
He was happy that Xiao En was back, but why does he now feel somewhat troubled and annoyed?
"If... you did something wrong to someone, how would you make it up to them?"
"Huh?" Qin Hao exclaimed subconsciously before realizing that Gu Zheng was talking to him.
He glanced at Gu Zheng's expression before hesitatingly replying.
"That depends on what he lacks; catering to his preferences is always a good idea."
“What does he lack? Should I cater to his preferences?” Gu Zheng muttered to himself, “But what he needs, I can’t give him.”
From the very beginning, when he married Xia Ran, he had made it clear to her that he could not give her love.
Thinking of this, Gu Zheng was startled again. Yes, he had said back then that he couldn't give Xia Ran love, so why was he still agonizing over it? He could just give Xia Ran more money.
Gu Zheng's voice was a little soft, and Qin Hao didn't hear it. But looking at Gu Zheng's current appearance, he couldn't help but think of something else, and then he said it out loud.
"Brother, don't you think it's a bit inappropriate for you to bring Gu En back?"
"What do you mean it's not quite right? He's always been a family man."
Gu Zheng, who had been keeping his head down, immediately raised his head after hearing Qin Hao's words, his tone full of protectiveness towards Gu En.
At this moment, Qin Hao no longer cared about being afraid of Gu Zheng, and simply rolled his eyes and said,
"What about Xia Ran? Brother, have you thought about Xia Ran? Look at what Gu En did today. Xia Ran worked so hard to cook a whole table of dishes for him, and he still treated her like that."
“That’s because Xiao En’s leg is injured, and the doctor said she can’t eat it,” Gu Zheng subconsciously defended Gu En.
"Really? Are you sure that's true?" Qin Hao asked directly.
"Why are you unsure? Xiao En said it's true, and he would never joke about something like this. Qin Hao, you'd better treat Xiao En well. He just got back, and I don't want him to feel like his family doesn't like him."
Gu Zheng frowned as he looked at Qin Hao, his tone carrying a hint of warning.
Upon hearing this, Qin Hao couldn't help but sneer. He knew perfectly well that his brother would become brainless when it came to Gu En, so why did he still bring it up?
"I have to talk to Lin Yi about cooperation tomorrow, I'm going to sleep now." Qin Hao put down the wine bottle, not wanting to talk to Gu Zheng anymore, otherwise he was afraid he would be so angry that he would die.
But after taking two steps, he couldn't help but stop.
“Brother, it’s impossible to have two wives. If you continue to let Gu En stay at home, something bad will happen sooner or later. And why haven’t you considered that Gu En might not be what she seems on the surface?”
"Otherwise, why don't my parents like him? And why do I feel he's not as good as Xia Ran? Do you see my parents disliking Xia Ran?"
After saying that, Qin Hao went straight back to his room.
After listening to Qin Hao's words, Gu Zheng didn't think much of it at all, just feeling that it was Qin Hao's prejudice against Gu En.
Gu Zheng kept telling himself that Xia Ran was just a substitute for Xiao En. Now that Xiao En is back, isn't it normal to get a divorce?
Gu Zheng
Chapter 140 I Look Alike
The next morning.
Xia Ran was about to wash her face and brush her teeth in the bathroom, but she was stunned when she saw her own face.
His face... and Gu En's face...
He now seemed to finally remember why Gu En's face looked familiar—he thought he'd seen him somewhere before!
Isn't it just that she looks like him? Especially the eyes, they're so similar!
But why didn't Aunt and Ah Zheng discover this?
He couldn't see his own face, but he felt that Xiao En's face was familiar, so he didn't think of it for a moment.
But now, whenever he sees himself in the mirror, he feels that he looks a lot like Xiao En.
But he clearly stood next to Xiao En. If they looked alike, wouldn't it be obvious? Why didn't anyone tell him?
Xia Ran was a little puzzled, but didn't think much of it, just assuming that Gu Zheng and her aunt hadn't noticed.
Xia Ran excitedly washed her face and went straight to find Gu Zheng.
What would Ah Zheng's reaction be if he knew that he and Xiao En looked so alike?
Xia Ran never considered any other possibilities; on the contrary, she was looking forward to Gu Zheng finding out that he and Xiao En looked alike.
But he stopped as soon as he reached the door of Gu En's room. He felt that Xiao En didn't seem to like him. What if he suddenly knocked on the door or pushed the door open and went in? Would Xiao En be unhappy?
If Xiao En is unhappy, A Zheng probably won't be happy either, right?
Xia Ran's happy expression instantly turned into one of disappointment.
Sigh, never mind, let's wait until Ah Zheng gets up before we talk about it.
But just as Xia Ran was about to turn and leave, the door to the room opened, and Gu En, who was leaning on a cane, appeared in front of him.
Xia Ran was stunned for a moment, her face showing embarrassment and helplessness.
"Little...Little En, good morning..."
Gu En was surprised to see Xia Ran as soon as he opened the door. A flash of surprise crossed his eyes, but he quickly smiled, though the smile didn't reach his eyes.
"It's alright. What brings you here?"
Xia Ran touched his nose, thinking that since he had already seen the person, there was nothing left to hide.
"I came to see Ah Zheng. Is he awake yet?"
"Looking for Brother Zheng?" Gu En chuckled inexplicably. "Don't you know that Brother Zheng usually gets up at a set time? It's almost eight o'clock now, do you think he's still in his room?"
"Really? You've been married to him for so long, and you don't even know his habits?"
Gu En's tone seemed to carry a hint of sarcasm, but Xia Ran didn't notice because all his attention was focused on Gu En's words.
"It's not that I don't know, but Ah Zheng's lifestyle has changed quite a bit recently."
What Xia Ran didn't say was that since he and A Zheng started sleeping together, A Zheng's waking-up habits had changed, which was why he came to ask.
Upon hearing Xia Ran's words, a shadow instantly fell over Gu En's eyes.
Even if Xia Ran didn't say anything next, he understood what she meant.
Seeing that Gu En was silent, and wanting to improve her relationship with him, Xia Ran took the initiative to put on a smile.
"By the way, Xiao En, don't you think we look a bit alike?"
Xia Ran's idea was simple: now that they were family, it would be a good thing if the two of them looked alike.
Upon hearing this, Gu En's smile deepened.
"Yeah, you also think you look like me? Brother Zheng already told me that before, are you only realizing it now?"
"Zheng...did I tell you this before?" Xia Ran's expression paused for a moment, a strange feeling creeping into her heart.
Right, how could Ah Zheng not know? He should have noticed the moment they met, right? Why didn't he tell him?
Seeing Xia Ran stunned, Gu En could hardly contain his smugness.
But now is not the time; he wants Xia Ran to experience what it's like to fall from heaven to hell.
Moreover, if he were to say it now, Brother Zheng might become suspicious of him, since he had just promised Brother Zheng a week yesterday.
"By the way, Brother Zheng is taking Xiao Chen and me to meet a relative today, so is Xiao Chen up yet? We'll be late if we're too late."
Gu En looked completely innocent, and you could easily be fooled by his appearance.
Upon hearing this, Xia Ran put the question of appearance out of her mind and subconsciously asked,
"Are you going to visit a relative? Who is it? What should I prepare? And what clothes should I wear?"
Xia Ran was a little nervous because this seemed to be the first time he was going to meet his relatives with A Zheng. Should he make it a little more formal?
Looking at Xia Ran, Gu En slowly curved his lips into a smile.
“You’re going? Where are you going? Brother Zheng said it’s inconvenient to take you this time, only our family can go, so… you don’t really need to prepare anything, you just need to wait for us to come back at home.”
"What do you mean?" Xia Ran asked instinctively. "Zheng said I can't go? Only you and Xiao Chen can go?"
"Yeah, why don't you go ask Brother Zheng?" Gu En looked at Xia Ran with innocent eyes, as if what he just said was an unintentional mistake.
A wave of sadness washed over Xia Ran. Looking at Gu En in front of him, he felt as if Gu En had deliberately said these things to him.
But is it necessary for Gu En? Perhaps he's overthinking it?
"I...I understand." Xia Ran forced a smile, but couldn't manage to manage it.
Gu En's words, "Only family members can go," had stung him like a needle prick.
Gu En admired Xia Ran's expression as if he were a victor.
Xia Ran took a deep breath and tried to compose herself.
"It's okay, Xiao En. By the way, are you going downstairs to eat together? Let me help you down."
Gu En originally wanted to refuse, after all, he wouldn't deign to let Xia Ran help him.
But then he suddenly thought of something, a slight smile playing on his lips, and said...
"Okay, thanks. I just got back yesterday, so I'm not very familiar with you yet. Plus, I was a bit emotional yesterday because I just got home, so..."
"By the way, the food you made yesterday looked really good, it was delicious. Could you make it for me again after my leg has healed?"
Gu En now seems to be trying to build a good relationship with Xia Ran.
Hearing this, Xia Ran felt a little less annoyed.
He knew it; Gu En had just returned, so how could she dislike him for no reason?
"Okay, let's go down then." Xia Ran went to help Gu En, but because she was preoccupied with Gu En's earlier statement that he was going to visit relatives without taking him, she didn't notice the fleeting look of triumph in Gu En's eyes.
Chapter 141 Gu Zheng pushes Xia Ran away
Since Xia Ran was so kind as to help him down, then he shouldn't be blamed.
Gu En's room was also upstairs, so he needed someone to help him down.