Gu Xingdong feared his few words wouldn't reassure Chen Lishu, so he looked her in the eye and said earnestly, "Zhang Wan'er and I have known each other for a while, but to me, she's a stranger. You are the one I'll spend the rest of my life with, so I won't make you feel troubled for the sake of a stranger.
Do whatever you want. I've heard everything Zhang Wan'er has been doing. If I weren't tied up with my mission, I would have dealt with this myself. I'm truly sorry that I'm making you handle these trivial matters right before the competition!"
"There's no trouble or not. I'll take my leave then. Remember to keep an eye on my godmother. I'm afraid Zhang Wan'er won't give up and might think of some malicious scheme against her!" Chen Lishu said with a cold expression before getting up and leaving the room.
Gu Xingdong watched Chen Lishu's departing back and chased after her. He then sighed with helplessness. He had been too busy these days to have a proper heart-to-heart or spend time with the children!
The scene of the two parting fell into the eyes of Zhang Wan'er, who had just entered. She hadn't expected to see Gu Xingdong this time. Her eyes lit up instantly: "Xingdong, why haven't you been to the Wangchao Hotel these days? I asked Uncle, and he hasn't assigned you any tasks. Are you avoiding me?"
Gu Xingdong shot Zhang Wan'er a cold glance and replied impatiently, "It's a task assigned by other leaders!"
Zhang Wan'er bit her lower lip tightly and asked with a worried expression, "I've been coming to the courtyard these past few days, but I haven't seen you. Is the workload quite heavy? Now that you finally have a break, come quickly. I'll make you some tonic to replenish your body!
Oh, by the way, why did Lishu leave in such a hurry just now? The family is finally reunited, and she doesn't even stay to chat. Could it be that she's still bothered by those past matters? Is she sulking with you?
I never intended to interfere in your relationship. I'll go find Lishu later to explain and ask her not to be angry with you anymore, lest you have to deal with outside affairs and then domestic matters, and your body will eventually collapse."
After speaking, Zhang Wan'er left without looking back and went to the kitchen. She busied herself with a clatter. About ten minutes later, a bowl of nourishing soup was placed before Gu Xingdong. She smiled innocently and said, "This is a new dish I've learned recently. Why don't you try it? You must take care of your body, especially since your missions are quite dangerous. If something happens, the entire family will collapse, won't it?"
After saying this, Zhang Wan'er placed the tonic she had brought on the table and then looked at the two elders of the He family with a feigned meek appearance. "This is a medicinal herb I got from a friend. If it's not enough, you can tell me. I've already mobilized technicians to cultivate these herbs. If the cultivation is successful, I hope Uncle He can send someone to take over this technology. I know you'll feel more at ease handling this matter yourself."
He Laoyezi hid the shrewdness in his eyes and nodded calmly, "This matter is indeed troublesome for you. You are a good child. Uncle treated you poorly before, and I hope you don't take it to heart!"
Zhang Wan'er lowered her head in feigned shyness, but her face was filled with triumph. It seemed her plan was very successful. The relationships around Chen Lishu were slowly fracturing, and as long as she could grasp these relationships, wouldn't she be the one pampered like a princess?
Not only could she get Gu Xingdong then, but she could even become the most favored person in the entire capital, no, to be precise, in China, and...
He Zinian, who was sitting aside and eating silently, felt a scorching gaze on him. He understood that Zhang Wan'er was deliberately speaking to him. If he didn't show some reaction, Zhang Wan'er would probably not give up until her objective was met. Thinking of this, He Zinian swallowed the food in his mouth and angrily slammed his chopsticks onto the table.