CHAPTER 1197: CHAPTER 1197: CANCELING ENGAGEMENT WITH A DISABLED PERSON (1)

When Miss Guh arrived at the An Family, An Yiqing had just woken up from her nap and was groggily being helped downstairs by Gu Yelin.

These past few days, Gu Yelin had become a bona fide doting husband—no work, no business, sticking by An Yiqing’s side every waking moment. He had delegated all tasks to his subordinates. Even Old Master Gu, who had always been strict with his grandson, stood firmly on Gu Yelin’s side this time, wholeheartedly supporting his decision to focus on taking care of An Yiqing.

When Aunt Li brought Miss Guh inside, Gu Yelin was meticulously feeding An Yiqing some fruit. That level of tenderness and attentiveness was something Miss Guh hadn’t seen from him in all these years.

Jealousy flashed across her eyes as Miss Guh suppressed her inner dissatisfaction and hatred, replacing it with a bright smile.

"May I ask why you’re looking for me?" An Yiqing softly asked, wiping the corner of her mouth.

Looking into An Yiqing’s vacant, watery eyes, a trace of contempt flickered through Miss Guh’s heart. She discreetly glanced at Gu Yelin, only to find that he wouldn’t spare her even the smallest gaze, which deepened the hatred she harbored toward An Yiqing.

"Hello, Miss An, I’m the eldest daughter of the Guh Family, Miss Guh. My grandfather was very worried when you went missing some time ago, so he specifically sent me today to check on you. This is a small gift; please accept it."

Miss Guh smiled gracefully, her demeanor refined, her movements wafting with a light hint of fragrance. As she presented the gift to An Yiqing, the faint curve of her cleavage peeked from beneath her white dress, temptingly alluring.

If Gu Yelin were an ordinary man, he would definitely have been bewitched by such a captivating presence.

But Miss Guh had miscalculated. The man before her continued to hold a plate of grapes, peeling them attentively, not sparing her even a glance.

Clenching her teeth in unwillingness, Miss Guh once again donned a gentle smile.

"Ye Lin, how is Xiao Qing’s injury? When will her eyesight recover?"

Just then, Aunt Li, emerging from the kitchen, furrowed her brows and shot Miss Guh a look of disdain. Xiao Qing was right here—why would this woman ask Young Master Gu about her illness? She could’ve asked Xiao Qing directly! Clearly, her intentions were far from good!

Though irritated, Aunt Li had no choice but to swallow her feelings. As a member of the An Family, her words and actions could impact the family’s reputation. Acting rashly with a guest would only make outsiders think poorly of the An Family, and Aunt Li, experienced in worldly matters, would not allow herself to commit such a mistake.

However, Miss Guh’s little scheme came to naught. Gu Yelin outright ignored her question, not even lifting his head.

He gracefully speared a plump, juicy grape with a small fork and brought it to An Yiqing’s lips. Then, he carefully wiped her lips with a napkin.

"The grape juice is rich; be careful not to choke," he murmured.

Miss Guh’s face twisted in jealousy as she watched An Yiqing smile sweetly, then shifted her aggrieved gaze to Gu Yelin. Her sorrowful and wistful expression was so intense that even Aunt Li, a bystander, couldn’t help but shiver slightly.

"Ye Lin..."

Just as Miss Guh began to speak, Gu Yelin’s deep and pleasant voice rang out once more.

"Are you tired? Do you need to go upstairs and rest?"

An Yiqing gently shook her head, finding the situation amusing. Although she had lost her memory, her intelligence was intact. Even as a blind woman, the overflowing affection Miss Guh harbored for Ah Lin was unmistakable. So, this woman planned to steal her husband right in front of her?

Amused by the notion, An Yiqing chuckled inwardly. Despite the guest’s audacity, outright ignoring them would still be labeled "impolite."

"Miss Guh, please forgive him; Ah Lin isn’t very comfortable speaking with people he doesn’t know well," An Yiqing remarked mildly.