Became a vicious male mother

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chapter276

“Gu Xinglan…”

Suddenly, Li Jianbai's palm reached out and grasped her wrist. It was very cold, which made the small goosebumps on her skin even more noticeable.

Li Jianbai gently rubbed it twice with his fingertips.

"Do you want to stay here? If you stay, you can have anything you want."

After speaking, Li Jianbai withdrew his hand and took off all the jewelry he was wearing.

A gold chain around her neck adorned with a bright green jade pendant, gold and silver bracelets on her wrists, jade rings, gold and silver rings on her fingers, and a sapphire earring in her left ear—all sorts of different accessories.

Li Jianbai on the sofa was like a magpie who loved glitter, taking out all the glitter from its hole.

Without his ornaments, Li Jianbai looked even more vulnerable, and his imposing presence was greatly diminished.

"What I have in abundance is material possessions."

Li Jianbai looked at him with a pitiful expression, "What I lack is someone who can treat me well."

"You...were you influenced by that storybook?" Gu Xinglan asked curiously.

In romance novels, the sickly young lady from a wealthy family also said these words to the protagonist.

How did the protagonist treat the rich heiress? Did he give her a hug?

Now, Li Jianbai's expectant eyes seemed genuine.

He is not someone who dampens people's spirits; on the contrary, he enjoys providing emotional value to his patients.

So Gu Xinglan tentatively extended one hand.

There was no hug, just a gentle pat on the shoulder.

"Feel sorry."

Gu Xinglan avoided the other person's gaze, but could already sense Li Jianbai's sense of loss out of the corner of her eye.

He comforted me, saying, "I can't stay here forever. The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. We can just see each other occasionally."

He knew all too well that when one is sick and sees a certain person every day, one will develop complex feelings for that person.

Even though he hated Li Hetai in his past life, he still developed an inappropriate expectation of him.

If he spends every day with Li Jianbai now, what if it worsens Li Jianbai's condition when he passes away?

"Anyway, I'll come over tomorrow. You can tell me what you want to eat. We can still call each other, right? It's not like we have to live in the same courtyard."

Gu Xinglan forced a smile and patted Li Jianbai's shoulder twice. "You have your life, and I have mine."

His friendly tone eased the awkward atmosphere somewhat, and he looked out the window.

"It's getting late, I should go back now. Remember to get some rest."

After saying that, he took the refreshing fragrance with him.

The door slammed shut.

The people leaving the courtyard turned back several times as they waved to him.

Li Jianbai clenched his fingers, and through the window, he also raised his right hand to say goodbye.

-

Early the next morning.

Gu Xinglan had just gotten up, her hair a mess, and before she could fix it, the door was suddenly opened.

"Mr. Gu."

Li Yuan, who barged in, surprisingly wore a smile.

"Given what happened yesterday, for your own good, I suggest you pack your bags and leave now. Of course, this is just a suggestion."

After saying that, he took a cell phone from me.

The screen displayed the three characters "Li Taihe".

[Good morning.]

When I answered the phone, I heard a weak, listless voice on the other end.

Gu Xinglan yawned, and the sound of yawning came from the other side as well.

"Do you want to come back?" asked Li Taihe.

"Do not want to."

Back in Wushui, there might be dangerous missions waiting for him; he couldn't fight Li Taihe's power.

He had no choice but to do what Li Taihe told him to do, otherwise he might face a life-threatening situation.

Okay, take the phone back.

Li Yuan gave Gu Xinglan a deep look, took the phone, walked outside the room, and said, "Young Master, you can consider my suggestion."

Li Taihe has not returned for several years.

All they knew was that this Li family child, who had ventured out into the world, had achieved considerable success, but nothing else, including his two marriages.

The first time they weren't notified, they only found out when they sent their butler over. The second time was the same. If Li Jianbai hadn't gone out to verify, they would have thought the second marriage was a false rumor.

The worst fear is that this child will be separated from the Li family.

[I'll consider going back. Also, this guy surnamed Gu has helped me a lot. If he causes any trouble, just kick him out. No need for any family discipline...]

The person on the other end of the phone spoke at length, albeit intermittently.

Hearing this, Li Yuan couldn't help but laugh out loud, "You really are different from when you were a child."

Today's meal wasn't just bok choy and steamed buns, but lean meat porridge and toasted bread slices.

The porridge warmed me up as soon as I drank it.

"Mr. Gu, what are your plans? We need someone to clean the house, would you like to do it?"

Li Yuan waited here for Gu Xinglan to finish her meal.

The phrase "beauty is food for the eyes" is indeed true.

He hadn't looked closely before, but now that he'd spent time with the kid, he realized he had a handsome face and ate slowly and methodically, making him a pleasant sight to behold.

"Can I just stay here?"

Gu Xinglan wiped her mouth with a tissue and looked at the old man opposite her. "I also want to see Li Hetai. How is he now?"

"Young Master Li is a smart child, but he is a bit stubborn. He is working on changing his personality now."

Upon hearing the words "change your temperament," Gu Xinglan frowned.

How can I change my personality? It's almost set in stone, how can I change it?

As if sensing his question, Li Yuan stroked his beard and chuckled twice.

You won't see him for now.

The house is so big, he's completely lost when he tries to find someone.

"Oh, and also, a group of teachers is coming today; you should know them."

The teachers' group seems familiar.

Gu Xinglan waited in the pavilion outside the side hall, and sure enough, she saw several familiar faces.

It really was that group of teachers from the Changgu villa.

Liu Feizhou, standing in the crowd, looked reserved. In the instant he glanced to the side, his gaze quickly locked onto Gu Xinglan.

"Mr. Gu!"

Liu Feizhou couldn't help but shout, his eyes widening.

These words drew everyone's attention.

Those who recognized Gu Xinglan all followed Liu Feizhou's gaze, while those who didn't recognize her also looked over because of Liu Feizhou's overjoyed expression.

The person in the pavilion stood with his legs together, his hands, peeking out from his sleeves, resting gently on his knees. His ethereal air was unforgettable at first glance, carrying the gentle charm of Jiangnan, perfectly complementing the swaying lotus flowers in the vast pond.

But the look in his eyes was like it was soaked in wine, like a big fishing hook. If you weren't careful, you would be hooked and your lips would be flung around wildly, and you couldn't shake it off no matter how hard you tried.

If she were to wear a long, knee-length cheongsam, she would undoubtedly exude a contradictory beauty that is both innocent and alluring.

Some people swallowed hard.

When has anyone in this house ever been this good-looking?

Gu Xinglan felt so uncomfortable being stared at that she wanted to jump into the pool right then and there.

Li Yuan deliberately sent him to receive guests; how could he possibly know the Li family's guest reception procedures?

So it turns out that he came with Li Hetai not as a guest, but as a servant. He almost got whipped when he came, but these people get good tea and pastries.

"Everyone, it's been a long time. It's fate that we meet again. Please come with me."

Gu Xinglan's eyebrows twitched, but her smile was flawless.