Chapter 27: Chapter Twenty-Seven: No One Can Enter His Heart

Liuli is now adept at grilling barbecue; she is naturally smart and learns anything instantly.

Everyone says the children of the poor grow up early; she and Bai Xu are no different.

Not many people came; if Uncle were doing it, he'd surely be faster, but Liuli is a novice and Yu Ke has never done anything before.

Some people left because they couldn't wait for Liuli's grilling speed.

The remaining customers came for Cheng Li and Bai Xu.

Being good-looking really is useful.

However, with Zihan and Yu Ke guarding them, no one else can flirt with them.

Some customers had already left after eating; they tidied up the shop and could finally rest.

Liuli fell asleep lying on the table, unaware of the heat.

Cheng Li saw her drenched in sweat and fetched a fan to fan her.

Zihan hurriedly fetched an electric fan, so Cheng Li didn't have to fan her; she was also quite considerate.

Yu Ke kept fanning herself with a fan, but unable to bear it, she ran to Uncle's room to enjoy the air conditioning, calling Cheng Li, Bai Xu, and Zihan to come in.

Only Liuli slept outside on the table with the fan blowing.

"So cool!"

Yu Ke whispered, while Uncle, asleep on the bed, was still snoring.

"I wish I could be like him when I'm old."

Zihan sighed, "So many people came to help Uncle, yet he just sleeps; I really wish I could become like Uncle."

Coincidentally, a car stopped by the barbecue stall on the roadside.

The car owner's slender hand wore a ring, and his silver-gray hair gave him an aloof demeanor.

Ze Yan gazed at her sleeping slumped over the table, got out of the car, and sat beside her.

Since her grandmother's funeral, he hadn't seen her, and she never came to the coffee shop.

Their accidental encounter made him happy inside.

He quietly watched her without waking her.

The weather was too hot, so she pulled her long hair up and casually tied it into a bun.

A few tiny beads of sweat still dotted her fair forehead.

He reached out to wipe her sweat; she twitched slightly and tightly gripped his hand.

"Grandma..."

She muttered it, her brows furrowed tightly.

He didn't pull his hand away; instead, he let her keep holding it.

By the time she woke up, he had already left, leaving no trace of his presence.

She only felt that she had dreamed of something; upon waking, she felt an indescribable anguish, wanting to cry but unable to.

She hadn't slept well lying on the table, and her head still ached.

Upon entering the room, Cheng Li and the others were all asleep in various awkward positions.

"It's still more comfortable with the air conditioner blowing."

She thought.

Zihan waited until Cheng Li fell asleep, then quietly leaned her head on his shoulder, intending just to rest a moment, but ended up falling asleep.

Seeing this, Liuli again showed a kind, aunt-like smile.

In her view, Zihan wasn't bad; she didn't know whether it was good or not, but besides Yu Ke, only a lady like Zihan could be a match for Cheng Li.

Moreover, Yu Ke and Bai Xu might still have a chance.

Even though the couple she ships is fake, she still ships them.

Uncle slept soundly; from the moment he fell asleep until now he hasn't woke, and the room is filled with his snoring.

She hadn't slept well, but once awake she couldn't fall back asleep.

She opened her phone to play a bit and saw a strange message.

"I'm Feng Wei; if you have time, I'd like to meet you."

Gu Die had just given her a new phone; how would Feng Wei know her number?

She didn't think much and sent the barbecue shop's location to her.

Not long after, she heard a commotion outside, went out to look, and saw Feng Wei.

"I have something I want to say to you."

Feng Wei spoke.

"Alright, please have a seat."

Feng Wei glanced at the barbecue stall, then at the wooden stool, looking disdainful.

Seeing her attitude, Liuli sat down on her own.

"What do you want to say? Go ahead."

"I want to talk to you about Gu Die."

Feng Wei didn't sit on the stool but stood while speaking to her.

"You know he doesn't have you in his heart."

"I know."

Liuli replied lightly; although she knows, bringing it up still causes a faint ache.

She married a man who doesn't love her.

"Can you guys get a divorce?"

If possible, I certainly want to leave.

As long as you mention it, he will leave.

I've brought it up, but Gù lǎoyé also put forward conditions.

What conditions?

He said he wants me to give Gu Die a child.

How is that possible??

Feng Wei lost her composure as soon as she heard it; she never would have thought Gù lǎoyé would make such a demand.

Believe it or not, it's up to you.

Chu Liuli, you really are a fox spirit.

How come they started scolding her just like that? She had thought they could chat nicely, but now it seems she doesn't even have the heart to chat properly with Feng Wei.

Watch your mouth.

What? You dare to do it but won't let people talk?

What did I do?

I don't know how you got involved with Die, but no one can enter his heart; only one person can. Feng Wei said the latter part of the sentence, obviously feeling a sense of loss.

Liuli seemed to already have an answer in her heart; the person Feng Wei spoke of, the one in his heart, must be the one he shouts for even when drunk.

So stop daydreaming; after all these years, he still can't forget that person—what are you, then?

Liuli just remained silent; Feng Wei spent so much time and still couldn't enter his heart, let alone her.

Feng Wei also finished what she had to say, turned and left; whether to advance or retreat is up to Chu Liuli—if she can't figure it out, she has plenty of ways to make her see clearly.

Liuli pondered Feng Wei's words for a while, then stopped thinking about it and went to skewer barbecue.

No matter how much she thinks, it's useless; she can't control who Gu Die loves.

As long as she keeps her heart in check, she won't get hurt.

Yu Ke woke up in a daze, wanting water; as soon as she went out she saw Liuli had already skewered many barbecues, checked the time, and without drinking water she roused Cheng Li and the others.

Get up quickly! There are lots of guests outside!

Yu Ke coaxed the sleepy-eyed Cheng Li; upon hearing, Cheng Li instantly perked up, straining to open his eyes wide.

When he turned around, he saw Zihan leaning on his shoulder—no wonder his shoulder felt sore.

Seeing her sleep so soundly, he couldn't bear to wake her.

"Don't sleep!" Yu Ke didn't care, and directly woke Zihan.

Bai Xu also woke up hearing the commotion.

Once you're up, go help out; Liuli will have finished everything soon!

Cheng Li saw that all four of them were in the room, so only Liuli was outside, and he ran out the door.

Awake? Rested?

Liuli asked.

I slept well; what about you, why didn't you call me?

There's nothing much to do; I just wanted you to rest a bit longer.

Are you a pig?

You are.

Liuli laughed; Yu Ke, Bai Xu, and Zihan also came out.

Grandfather was awakened by the noise, lay in bed a while, then got up.

Many hands make light work; soon they had skewered plenty of barbecue, enough for the evening.

The tables and chairs were wiped clean again, the tea prepared, and they just waited for the guests to arrive.

Liuli, will you still be here these few days?

Yu Ke asked; she had always lived a life of ease, and this exhaustion really made her feel she couldn't keep going.

Me? I have nothing to do over summer break, so I can just help out.

Liuli replied; she used to take part-time jobs when she had time to improve her and her grandmother's life, but now that her grandmother is gone, she has no interest in making money.

How? Tired?

I am a bit tired, but if you want to work, I'll keep you company.

Your thoughtfulness is enough; you don't need to come tomorrow—just rest well at home.

That won't do, unless Cheng Li doesn't come.

"What's there to compare?" Liuli laughed.

No, I want to compete with him!

Then you're just asking for suffering.

I'll endure this suffering!

In the evening, the number of guests gradually increased; some girls came especially for Cheng Li and Bai Xu, although some boys came for Liuli, but after all she is married, and the Gu Family wouldn't dare provoke them.

Cheng Li and Zihan were still in charge of receiving guests, Bai Xu handled the money, and Yu Ke assisted Liuli.

Originally Cheng Li wanted to help Liuli, but Yu Ke insisted on not letting him.

She just wanted to stay by Liuli's side, so as not to give Cheng Li that opportunity.

Even until past ten o'clock, the crowd hadn't thinned at all; it was unclear whether it was because Liuli's food was delicious, or because the shop was full of handsome guys and beautiful girls doing business.

The more people there were, the happier Liuli felt, and this way she could also help Grandfather earn a bit more money.

Yu Ke pointed the fan at her and Liuli, but it felt useless; she was so hot she could hardly bear it, yet she said nothing.

Liuli could see it, and felt some pity for her; if Yu Ke's parents saw this, they would surely feel heartbroken as well.

After being busy for about an hour, the shop's customers finally left.

Gu Die had been waiting anxiously at home; she had never come back this late before.

Someone wanted to go find him, but somehow a wind blew Gu Qing in, and the father and son sat in the living room, neither speaking.

The atmosphere was icy to the extreme.

Fortunately Liuli returned; otherwise we wouldn't know how long those two would remain stiff.

Liuli was already exhausted, all she wanted was to wash up and sleep; she hadn't thought about why Gu Qing had come so late.

"Hello, Uncle."

Liuli still gave a greeting.

"Hey girl, come over."

Gu Qing waved at her, and she realized he called her "girl".

Lin ayi had never heard the master address anyone like that before, and he was no longer stern; instead, he seemed somewhat kind.

"What brings you here so late?"

Sit.

Okay, thank you, Uncle.

Liuli sat beside Gu Qing, directly opposite Gu Die, so she could see Gu Die's cold face.

Shouldn't you start calling him Dad now?

Huh?

You are now the daughter-in-law of the Gu family; you should call him Dad.

Gu Qing smiled.

The servants were stunned; no one had ever seen Gù lǎoyé smile at anyone, not even at Gu Die.

Everyone thought Gu Die's coldness was inherited from Gù lǎoyé.

He doesn't even call you Dad, so how should I address you?

Liuli joked, saying that in her memory there was no word 'Dad'; her world had no mother or father, and she could not just casually use it.

"He calls me Dad? I never had the chance to hear that." Gu Qing seemed to have something on his mind.