Chapter 297: Chapter 270: Mr. Gu’s Low Pressure
Qiao Yuxian asked Shen Wenyan to help investigate Chen Xi’s matter, and the next day Shen Wenyan gave a reply.
But he told Qiao Yuxian to wait a bit longer, because Chen Xi would be going to the Sixth Hospital to get medicine the day after, and Shen Wenyan wanted to meet Chen Xi in person.
So Qiao Yuxian waited a bit longer.
When she received Shen Wenyan’s call again, they were with a group of people drinking tea at Chu Zhengran’s tea house.
No one had anything to do on Saturday, so Lin Huai Shu invited Gu Yanjing and Qiao Yuxian to Chu Zhengran’s tea house to hang out.
At that time, Qiao Yuxian and Gu Yanjing happened to be at the Qiao Family home.
So, they took Qiao Lech and Qiao Zhiang, who was so upset from doing homework that he gave Qiao Yu a headache, out to play as well.
Before Qiao Yuxian received the call, Qiao Zhiang was sitting next to Chu Zhengran, resting his elbow on Chu Zhengran’s leg, leaning against Chu Zhengran, explaining why Qiao Yu was angry.
Since the last time at the shooting range, Qiao Zhiang really liked Chu Zhengran and enjoyed playing with him.
Perhaps because Chu Zhengran’s aura was so gentle, children loved being close to him.
Qiao Lech glared at him several times to make him put down his small arm, but Qiao Zhiang would put it down for a while and then put it back.
He even asked Chu Zhengran to peel nuts for him to eat.
From Qiao Lech’s gaze, Lin Huai Shu could sense that she wanted to hit her brother at some point.
"It’s okay, Old Chu likes kids." Lin Huai Shu moved a plate of cherries in front of Qiao Lech and said, "Zhiang playing with him, he’s probably very happy inside."
Qiao Lech smiled at him and said, "Thank you."
"You’re welcome, little sister," Lin Huai Shu said.
Hearing his words, Qiao Yuxian glanced at Lin Huai Shu.
It was then that Qiao Yuxian’s phone, placed on the tea table, rang.
Gu Yanjing, sitting next to her and pouring tea for her, looked at it when he heard the sound.
He saw the words Shen Wenyan.
Qiao Yuxian picked up the phone and said to Gu Yanjing, "I’m going to take this call."
Gu Yanjing didn’t respond.
Qiao Yuxian told the others and got up to walk to the balcony.
Since she was just taking a call, no one paid much attention,
but suddenly, they heard Qiao Yuxian shout "Brother Wenyan" before closing the balcony door.
The tone was very casual, just a habitual form of address, but everyone instinctively glanced at Gu Yanjing.
Gu Yanjing seemed calm on the surface, but everyone felt low pressure.
Qiao Zhiang was so scared he moved closer to Chu Zhengran.
No one dared to speak.
Qiao Lech was so nervous her face turned a little pale.
After a while, Gu Yanjing got up and also headed towards the balcony.
It was only then that Chu Zhengran said, "Yanjing, eavesdropping on people’s calls is not the act of a gentleman, not even if it’s your own wife."
Gu Yanjing ignored him.
Seeing him heading to the balcony, Qiao Lech subconsciously got up and took a step forward, just as she was about to speak, her wrist was held by Lin Huai Shu.
The words stuck in her mouth, she lowered her eyes to look at her wrist, then glanced at Lin Huai Shu.
Lin Huai Shu didn’t expect her wrist to be so thin; he furrowed his brows briefly, and seeing her look at him, quickly let go, saying, "Don’t worry."
The voice pretended to be light-hearted.
Qiao Lech was worried about Qiao Yuxian. She thought that the way Gu Yanjing looked earlier might mean he would hit her sister. So, she didn’t notice Lin Huai Shu’s unnatural look, "My sister..."
Lin Huai Shu’s palm was burning hot, and his ears were also flushed. He quickly took a sip of tea and said, "Don’t worry. Yanjing would rather slap himself to death than lay a finger on his little wife."
Qiao Lech looked at Lin Huai Shu, not very convinced.
"Really. Relax, sit down, and don’t worry about them," Lin Huai Shu said.
Qiao Lech looked towards the direction of the balcony again, then sat back down.
Chu Zhengran, sitting across from Lin Huai Shu, noticed his red ears and flustered expression, and couldn’t help but laugh silently.
Who would have thought that the notorious Mr. Lin would blush just from touching a girl’s wrist?
Gu Yanjing walked to the balcony, seeing the closed door, he looked at Qiao Yuxian’s back, thought for a moment, and eventually chose not to knock, waiting for her outside.
The balcony door was very soundproof, so nothing could be heard from outside.
Nothing from outside could be heard inside either.
But while Qiao Yuxian was on the call, she felt someone behind her, so she turned to look.
Seeing him outside, Qiao Yuxian smiled at him and opened the balcony door.
Gu Yanjing looked at her and asked, "Can I come in?"
Shen Wenyan heard his voice and paused his conversation.
Qiao Yuxian stepped aside and said, "Of course."
Gu Yanjing went in and conveniently closed the balcony door again.
Qiao Yuxian continued on the phone, "Brother Wenyan, go on."
Gu Yanjing didn’t stand too close to her, keeping about two people’s distance, just listening to her on the call.
Qiao Yuxian said, "So it means she really doesn’t have any mental illness."
"Yeah," Shen Wenyan said, "Chen Xi’s attending physician thinks the same. I listened in as an expert today. She does have psychological issues, but they are nowhere near as severe as her parents claim, certainly not to the point of hallucinations."
"Her parents accompanied her?" Qiao Yuxian asked.
"Yes," Shen Wenyan said, "Her parents have always been with her. She rarely speaks; it’s mostly her mother talking."
Qiao Yuxian said nothing.
It’s probably because the situation got quite big and garnered too much attention online, so her family is putting on a show to the end.
Gu Yanjing couldn’t hear what Shen Wenyan was saying, but just listened to Qiao Yuxian speak, watching her.
"Yu Xian," Shen Wenyan called her once.
"Hmm?" Qiao Yuxian was suddenly puzzled, "What kind of address is that?"
It was the first time she’d heard Shen Wenyan address her so formally as "Yu Xian."
Shen Wenyan chuckled and didn’t say anything else, but instead said, "I know no one can change your mind once you decide something, but I still have to say. According to what you’ve told me, there’s no way to prove the truth of Chen Xi’s situation. Although Chen Xi isn’t delusional, it can’t prove those things she said actually happened."
Gu Yanjing glanced at his watch; two more minutes had passed, and the call wasn’t over yet. He reached out and plucked a piece of Wenzhu plant.
Qiao Yuxian looked out from the balcony at the tea house’s backyard scenery, listening to Shen Wenyan talk.
Shen Wenyan continued, "I know you want to help her, but I hope you’ll reconsider. She’s not familiar with you, doesn’t know you, yet came to you directly. And that Gu Yao, there’s no information on him at all. There’s something off, I’m afraid they’re targeting you."
"Targeting me?" Qiao Yuxian repeated softly.
Gu Yanjing listened to Qiao Yuxian’s words and broke another piece off the Wenzhu plant.
"Isn’t that just right?" Qiao Yuxian said softly.
Shen Wenyan paused, then smiled, "Alright. Stay safe, and feel free to ask for help whenever you need it."
"With you, I won’t be polite," Qiao Yuxian said.
Gu Yanjing looked at her and broke another piece off the Wenzhu plant.
Shen Wenyan said, "Okay, good. Gu Yanjing isn’t bullying you, right?"
"Who could bully me," Qiao Yuxian said.
Shen Wenyan chuckled, "That’s good."