novelraw Chapter 705: Adopted a Small Animal (3)
Chapter 705: Adopted a Small Animal (3)
Mu Yiliang almost thought he was going to help her cook, but soon she realized that he was just standing in the doorway watching her, as if that was the only way he could be reassured.
Let him be...
Mu Yiliang ignored him and quickly prepared two dishes and a soup, bringing it to the dining room with Gu Qingqian following behind her.
Wherever she went, he followed.
Realizing this, Mu Yiliang felt helpless. She served him rice and handed it to him: "Eat up! I’m going to the bathroom... You’re not allowed to follow!"
He obediently sat in his seat and didn’t move, allowing Mu Yiliang to finally breathe a sigh of relief.
But when she came out of the bathroom and opened the door, there was Gu Qingqian standing there, stiff as a board.
She couldn’t help but feel exasperated.
"Young Master Gu, I won’t leave you alone, don’t be scared."
Gu Qingqian didn’t say a word, stubbornly staring at her face.
Mu Yiliang silently scratched at the walls in her mind, realizing she might have inadvertently brought back a problem.
This Young Master had endured such a huge blow that he was consumed by the pain of feeling abandoned by the entire world, and now Mu Yiliang, who extended a helping hand, became the only person he felt he could rely on...
He’s really like a little animal...
Despite feeling helpless, Mu Yiliang couldn’t kick him out anyway, even if she wanted to.
After finally finishing the meal, Gu Qingqian followed her as she washed the dishes. It was one thing to follow her while she worked, but would he really need to watch her sleep to feel secure at night? There was no way she could let him into her bedroom...
"Mommy, I’m back!" Just as Mu Yiliang was fretting, she suddenly heard her son’s voice from the living room.
She hurried out and saw him moving slowly toward the sofa on his crutches, not sure whether to feel happy or disappointed.
"Have you eaten?" Her tone was stiff.
"I have... Ah, why is there a man in the house?!" Xiaoze finally settled onto the sofa, looked up, and was startled to see Gu Qingqian behind Mu Yiliang, almost jumping up in fright!
"Son..." Mu Yiliang suddenly said with a smile, "This Uncle Gu is temporarily homeless, how about letting him sleep in your room tonight?"
"No way!" Xiaoze quickly refused, looking full of disdain, "Mommy, isn’t he your former boss? Why does he seem stupid?"
"Don’t talk nonsense!" Mu Yiliang glared at him, "If you won’t let him sleep in your room, should he sleep in mine?"
Xiaoze’s expression instantly became conflicted...
"Alright, alright..." he reluctantly agreed, "Then I’ll sleep with you!"
"Okay." Mu Yiliang smiled and patted his head.
It was unclear if Gu Qingqian heard their conversation, as he continued to stare intently at Mu Yiliang.
Xiaoze got annoyed just seeing his unwavering gaze!
This guy was so shameless, he definitely had to tell Daddy!
Mu Yiliang turned to look at Gu Qingqian: "Young Master Gu, are you okay with sleeping in Xiaoze’s room tonight?"
He still didn’t speak.
Mu Yiliang felt powerless, fearing she might wake up in the middle of the night to find him standing by her bed...
"If you’re unwilling, then you can get a hotel room!" Mu Yiliang said angrily.
A trace of disappointment appeared on his face as he lowered his head.
It looked like he’d been bullied.
Mu Yiliang rubbed her forehead: "Then how about you sleep in Xiaoze’s room, okay? Nod your head."
He hesitated for a moment and finally nodded gently.
Mu Yiliang finally breathed a sigh of relief.
...
Three days later, Mu Yiliang was more convinced than ever that she had adopted a little animal.