Chapter 213/214: Xia Yangyang, You're Taking Your Role Too Seriously

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After getting in the car, Xia Yangyang secretly observed Gu Qichen's expression. He seemed very tired. Wanting to cheer him up, she began, "Ah Chen, Gu Zhaohan was discharged from the hospital today, and my sister cooked dinner to celebrate."

Hearing the name, Gu Qichen furrowed his brows, opened his eyes, and said coldly, "I know."

Xia Yangyang pursed her lips. "I ordered a cake for Gu Zhaohan; let's pick it up later."

Gu Qichen's fingers twitched slightly. His voice remained flat: "Okay."

After picking up the cake, Xia Yangyang excitedly returned to the car. "The shop owner gave us a bunch of lilies," she told Gu Qichen. "Perfect for Gu Zhaohan's discharge!"

Gu Qichen's sudden words cut through her excitement: "Xia Yangyang, aren't you getting a bit too into your role?"

Xia Yangyang was stunned. It wasn't his words that shocked her, but his expression—chilling, like an ice sculpture. His gaze felt like icy daggers.

Caught off guard, she stammered, "What did you say?"

A cold mockery played on Gu Qichen's face. "Gu Zhaohan, Gu Zhaohan. How many times must you mention that name today? Xia Yangyang, remember who you are. He's not Liang Shanbo, and you're not Zhu Yingtai. Show some consideration for your role as his wife."

Xia Yangyang was utterly bewildered. It took a moment to grasp his meaning. Disbelief filled her eyes. "Gu Qichen, what kind of person do you think I am?"

Did he suspect her of having a relationship with Gu Zhaohan? During his recent business trip, they had spoken every night. She'd mentioned Gu Zhaohan, but only to update him on his nephew's—his most cherished nephew's—recovery. She hadn't considered that Gu Qichen would interpret it this way.

Anger mixed with incredulity. The idea of a relationship between her and Gu Zhaohan was absurd! Still, she tried to calm herself and explain, "I think you've misunderstood. Gu Zhaohan and I are just friends. He's your nephew, and I've always treated him as a younger sibling."

His fingers clenched. "Misunderstanding?" he repeated. "How could what I've seen with my own eyes be a misunderstanding? Xiao Han has been acting strangely lately. I've watched him grow up. I know you're naive, perhaps unaware, but I'm still venting the bitterness of these past few days on you."

He pinched the bridge of his nose. His voice was exhausted. "In the future, keep your distance from him. I don't want the Gu family's reputation ruined by the two of you."

Xia Yangyang remained silent, but her heart felt as if it had been stabbed. What did he mean by that? Had he already made up his mind? When Gong Xue'er conspired against her, the world had misunderstood, but Gu Qichen had believed in her unconditionally. Now

The car smoothly pulled into Gu Garden. The house was brightly lit, yet Xia Yangyang felt a sudden chill in the air.