"Could you not act so tough next time," Eleven adjusted his seating position to make him more comfortable, "Since you knew we were at the Guâs, you could have let Su Bai bring people, whether itâs your people or the police, wouldnât it be fine? But you insisted on going yourself."
"Of course I had to go myself. Do you think Su Bai could handle that place? Even if the actual police went there, they might not be able to bring the person back."
"That old man..." Eleven pondered and nodded, "Indeed, heâs incredibly stubborn, putting on airs as if he were an emperor, assuming that everyone must comply with his decisions! What kind of world are we living in now? Itâs not like the old days, he overestimates himself!"
Speaking of this made him angry, particularly thinking of the old manâs arrogant demeanor at the Guâs.
Both their children are hers. Even if Cute wasnât raised by her, the child is still Gu Lianchengâs. Both of the actual parents havenât even spoken about this, so what gives him the right to send their children to England?
Hearing Elevenâs angry words, Gu Liancheng curled the corner of his mouth and chuckled. "Indeed, thatâs what Old Master Gu is like. Some people are so used to adulation that it brings about problems."
"But being mad is one thing, if you hadnât come tonight, we really wouldnât have been able to leave the Gu Residence," Eleven expressed his doubt, "But why did Old Master Gu let us go as soon as you arrived? He could have... kept you there as well."
Gu Liancheng laughed, "You think my name âGu Lianchengâ just sounds good? If not even my arrival could convince him to let you go, wouldnât you all be stuck at the Gu Residence forever?"
"I wouldnât want to stay in their residence, having to monitor Old Master Guâs expressions all day, thatâs so depressing!"
But...
She only discovered today that the name "Gu Liancheng" was indeed useful!
"Ah... Iâm so dizzy..." he called out a few times, yet the corners of his mouth held a touch of amusement.
"Still dizzy? Is your wound still bleeding? Stay still; lean gently."
"Gu Qianxun, if they didnât know better, theyâd think I had been abusing you for the four years youâve lived with me. Why havenât you gained any weight? Your shoulders are so bony; itâs uncomfortable leaning against you."
"So itâs my fault for not gaining weight?" Eleven sighed, "Iâll help you, take it slow and lie on my leg for a bit - just donât fall asleep."
As Gu Liancheng wished, he lay down and used Elevenâs thigh as a pillow; he nodded contentedly, "This is much more comfortable."
Actually, Eleven was fully aware that even if he were to fuss about it and she continued to lean on his shoulder, what could he do? That said, looking at his pitiful expression, she may as well let him use her as a pillow. He must be feeling pretty pleased with himself.
...
They returned to his luxurious sickroom where he obediently agreed to have his temperature taken, no longer insisting that it must be done on his arm.
Inside, Eleven found the whole situation rather amusing, though she wasnât sure why.
A nurse brought the injection, and Eleven supported him by his side, helping him move back to his sickbed.
Gu Liancheng joked, "Why donât you become a nurse?"
"Why would I want to be a nurse? Being a nurse is so annoying, having to look after all of you fussy patients every day, right sister?"
"Ah?" The nurse managed a dry laugh, not daring to contradict Gu Liancheng, she quickly added, "No... Fourth Master is easy to take care of."
"Look at you, you scared her into not telling the truth!" Eleven deflated him.
"Thatâs why you should become a nurse," Gu Liancheng joked, "Youâre not scared of me. If you were a nurse, I would come and be your practice target every day, okay?"