Chapter 62 - 62 This Woman Is Not So Stupid

    Gu Jinxiu said, "The exam is in half a month, and after the summer vacation, the school is organizing a summer camp to Florida in the United States as exchange students."

    Gu Yikun said, "If you don''t want to go, then don''t go." He thought it would be better to just send him to the United States directly.

    Gu Jinxiu became even more excited. His father had never cared about what he liked before. It seemed that his father was in a really good mood today! "I''ll think about it and decide later, then I''ll let you know."

    Gu Yikun didn''t say anything more.

    Far behind them, An Junxi was jogging in her sportswear. She looked at the tall and short figures of the father and son ahead and felt that the scene was simply wonderful.

    She took out her phone and snapped a few photos, realizing that Gu Yikun was like a clothes hanger; he looked handsome in any outfit.

    When Gu Jinxiu turned around, he noticed An Junxi and said, "Father, Sister Jun Xi is behind us."

    Gu Yikun glanced back, slowed his steps, and after a while, seeing that she hadn''t caught up, couldn''t help but look back again. She had actually turned down a different path and gone towards the greenhouse!

    She usually ran along this route, so what was different today? Was she deliberately avoiding him?

    Gu Yikun felt a wave of frustration.

    The more he thought about it, the more annoyed he became, quickening his pace to finish the morning run as soon as possible.

    As his father sped up, Gu Jinxiu, who had initially kept up, soon struggled. He hadn''t wanted to ask his father to slow down, but he really wanted to run with him and pleaded, "Father, I can''t run that fast."

    Gu Yikun almost forgot his son was beside him. He looked down at Gu Jinxiu, who barely reached his waist, and slowed his pace. "We''ll turn around up ahead and head back. I need to get to the office early today."

    "Okay." Gu Jinxiu was panting but was happy his father waited for him.

    Gu Yikun didn''t know what he was feeling. Gu Jinxiu resembled him eight parts, and the other two parts his late ex-wife Yin Yue.

    She had died in childbirth; it was fate''s trick. Up until her death, he had never shown her any kindness.

    In fact, if Yin Yue hadn''t drugged his drink, he wouldn''t have been forced into a shotgun wedding, and there wouldn''t be a Gu Jinxiu today.

    He still felt guilty towards his son.

    An Junxi circled around the greenhouse and returned to the villa through the side door. She usually followed Gu Yikun''s running route, but she didn''t want to disturb the father and son''s precious morning time together. Knowing how much Gu Jinxiu yearned to spend time with his father, she took a detour back to the house.

    After showering and drying her hair, she went downstairs for breakfast and saw the father and son already dressed and seated at the table.

    "Good morning, Sister Jun Xi."

    "Morning, Jinxiu," An Junxi said, passing by Gu Jinxiu and pinching his cheek. "You''re up early today!"

    Gu Jinxiu said, "The exam is coming up, so I wake up early to study."

    An Junxi praised him and greeted Mr. Gu, "Good morning, Mr. Gu."

    Gu Yikun responded in his usual reserved manner.

    Sister Li served black truffle scrambled eggs, fried ham, and millet porridge. An Junxi had a habit of drinking porridge in the morning, as it was light and good for the stomach.

    "Thank you, Sister Li. Your porridge is the best!"

    Sister Li laughed, "You always know what to say!" Seeing An Junxi and the young master no longer bickering made her happy. She said, "I made steamed taro ribs this morning, which you like. I''ve packed some for your lunch. Don''t forget to take it."

    An Junxi was touched and hugged Sister Li.

    Gu Jinxiu, envious, said, "Sister Jun Xi, I''m good to you too."

    An Junxi ruffled his hair, "I know." If his father wasn''t here, she would have kissed his little cheek.

    Sister Li, smiling, returned to the kitchen. The atmosphere in the house was different with An Junxi around.

    An Junxi sat down to drink her porridge, discreetly glancing at Gu Yikun, and asked, "Mr. Gu, can I ride with you to work later? You can drop me off at Huahe Road."

    Gu Yikun cut a piece of omelet with his utensils and said, "Suit yourself."

    "Thank you!" An Junxi cheerfully took a big bite of ham.

    Gu Yikun suddenly asked, "Did you apply the medicinal oil this morning?" Her long sleeves concealed the bruises on her arms.

    Surprised he remembered, An Junxi was moved. She nodded, "I did. The oil works well, it''s not painful anymore."

    Gu Yikun continued eating his breakfast.

    Gu Jinxiu watched them for a while and then asked Gu Yikun, "Father, can I ride with you to school today?"

    Gu Yikun immediately refused, "Uncle Cheng will take you."

    Disappointed, Gu Jinxiu said, "I want to ride with you both." After their argument last night, he felt insecure and wanted to see them reconcile.

    Seeing how much Gu Jinxiu wanted them to take him, An Junxi added, "It''s still early. Let''s all go together today, Mr. Gu?"

    "Fine." Gu Yikun agreed but regretted it instantly. Why did he always listen to her?

    Forget it. He had made her look so disheveled last night; he could let it go this once.

    Gu Jinxiu, thrilled, quickly finished his breakfast and grabbed his school bag from the servant. "I''m ready!"

    Gu Yikun also put down his utensils and took his phone. Uncle Cheng had already placed the documents he needed in the car. He headed out first. Gu Jinxiu followed, and An Junxi was the last to get in, bringing her lunchbox.

    The extended sedan was like a small conference room. An Junxi sat across from Gu Yikun.

    The car drove smoothly. It was a bit quiet inside, and just as An Junxi was thinking of how to break the awkward silence, the phone rang.

    She glanced at it—a strange number—but answered anyway. "Hello, this is An Junxi."

    A slightly unfamiliar male voice came from the other end, "Jun Xi, it''s me, Fei Bai."

    Instinctively, An Junxi looked at Gu Yikun. Sure enough, he was watching her, and he must have heard it.

    Feeling mischievous, she looked out the window. "What do you want? If it''s nothing important, I''m hanging up."

    Yin Feibai said, "Your camera is still with me. Can we meet at noon? I''ll treat you to lunch to apologize. I didn''t think before I spoke last night."

    Yin Feibai was usually proud and stubborn, so lowering his stance must have been hard for him.

    However, An Junxi didn''t feel any need to forgive him. His words from last night had put him on her blacklist.

    She coldly replied, "Have your driver deliver the camera to my office. No need for lunch, I''m very busy."

    Since the phone rang, Gu Yikun had been secretly watching her. He recognized Yin Feibai''s voice immediately, feeling uneasy and even wanting to grab the phone and yell at him. When An Junxi firmly rejected him, he felt a sense of relief.

    This woman wasn''t stupid after all.