Chapter 74: I Miss You

Bai Xu is such a great guy; let me tell you, so many women are after him, I'm one of them. If you don't make a move, someone else will snatch him away. Besides, we aren't even friends, are we?

Bai Xu is such a good guy, I can tell you, so many women are after him, I'm one of them; if you don't make a move, someone will snatch him away, and besides, we aren't even friends, right?

Luo Zihan, you said that yourself—I thought you were my friend, but fine, we're not friends anymore from now on!

Luo Zihan, that's what you said, after I treated you as a friend, fine, we won't be friends from now on!

Yu Ke didn't even want to eat; she really wasn't full, despite having eaten quite a bit.

Yu Ke didn't even want to eat; she really wasn't full, despite having eaten quite a bit.

But for her, not eating all night left her stomach empty.

But for her, not eating all night, her stomach was already empty.

No, no, no, I was just joking! Don't take it seriously—we're friends, how could we not be?

No, no, no, I was just joking! Don't take it seriously, we're friends, how could we not be?

Zihan replied with an apologetic smile.

Zihan said with an apologetic smile.

Then you're not allowed to say things like that from now on!

Then you're not allowed to say that kind of thing from now on!

I won't say it, I won't say it! I'd rather die than say it!

I won't say it, I won't say it! Even if you beat me to death I won't say it!

Also, don't snap at me all the time.

Also, don't snap at me over nothing every day.

Yu Ke said to Zihan in a negotiating tone.

Yu Ke said to Zihan in a negotiating tone.

But you also like to snap at me all the time, don't you? I'm only snapping back now.

But you also like to snap at me every time, don't you? I'm just snapping back at you.

Zihan said, feeling wronged.

Zihan said, feeling wronged.

Alright, let's agree not to snap at each other—it's pointless to keep bickering.

Then let's agree: no snapping at each other, it's pointless to go back and forth.

I think it's kind of fun, isn't there a saying that 'beating is affection, scolding is love'?

I think it's pretty fun, isn't it said that fighting is closeness and scolding is love?

Forget it, forget it—there's nothing to talk about with you, I'm done.

Forget it, there's nothing to talk about with you, I'm not talking anymore!

Yu Ke shook her head.

Yu Ke shook her head.

How come we have nothing to talk about again?

How come there's nothing to talk about with me again?

I want to eat, don't interfere with my meal—I'm about to finish this breakfast and move on to lunch!

I want to eat, don't interfere with my eating; this breakfast of mine is about to turn into lunch!

You're such a pig, alright, hurry up and eat.

You're really a pig, alright, hurry up and eat.

How can you treat me like this? I'm the lady of the Gu family! How dare you treat me this way?!

How can you treat me like this? I'm the lady of the Gu Family! How dare you do this to me?!

Ju Zi was dragged out by the bodyguards, but she still kept cursing at them.

Ju Zi was dragged out by the bodyguards, yet she still didn't forget to curse at them.

Auntie, let's go!

Auntie, let's go!

Feng Wei advised, even she thought this woman was trouble—if she had known, she wouldn't have tried to negotiate with her.

Feng Wei tried to persuade her, even she thought this woman was not someone to provoke; had she known, she wouldn't have tried to negotiate with her.

What's the matter? You were fine just a moment ago, you want me to help you? But you say nothing—what can you actually do?!

What's up? You were fine just a moment ago, you want to help me? You don't say anything, what can you do?!

But you can't do that! We didn't agree to this—we said you'd have a proper conversation with Brother Gu. Look, you're still being kicked out.

But you can't do this! We didn't agree to this; wasn't it decided that you would have a proper talk with Gu Die? Look, you've even been driven out.

What? Now it's my fault? They're trying to kick me out, yet I'm supposed to have a good talk with him? I'm the one who gave birth to him—not his father!

What? Now it's my fault? They're trying to kick me out, yet I still have to talk nicely with him? I'm the one who gave birth to him, not his father!

Auntie, I know, I know how hard it was for you to give birth to him—people say childbirth is like passing through the gates of hell, I understand.

Auntie, I know, I know how hard it was for you to give birth to him; they say a woman giving birth is passing through the gates of hell, I understand.

Feng Wei continued to persuade, she didn't want this person to ruin her relationship with Gu Chen even more.

Feng Wei continued to persuade, she really didn't want this person to ruin her relationship with Gu Die any further.

What she actually had in mind was to make Ju Zi the mistress of the Gu household, then have Ju Zi drive Chu Liuli out so she could become the young mistress of the Gu family.

What she actually wanted was for Ju Zi to become the mistress of the Gu Family, then have Ju Zi drive Chu Liuli out and make her the Young Mistress of the Gu Family.

The crucial point was to make Ju Zi act pitiful, soften Gu Chen's heart, and have him acknowledge her as his mother.

The most crucial point is to make Ju Zi act pitiful, soften Gu Die's heart, and have him acknowledge her as his mother.

But looking at it this way, Ju Zi is hardly someone anyone can provoke—getting her to have a proper conversation with Gu Chen is nearly impossible.

But looking at it this way, Ju Zi is simply not someone you can provoke; getting her to have a proper talk with Gu Die is outright impossible.

But you also need to understand Brother Gu—he grew up without a mother, so it's natural he feels you have no connection to him.

But you also need to understand Gu Die; he's grown up without a mother, so naturally he feels you have no connection to him.

I've already spoken to him humbly, asking for his forgiveness; as a mother, having to talk to my own son like this, I think I'm doing pretty well.

I've already spoken to him humbly, asking him to forgive me; as a mother, having to talk to my own son like this, I already think it's pretty good.

But Brother Gu just lost his father; he's not in the mood to think about these things right now.

But Gu Die just lost his father; he's not in the mood to think about these things right now.

He lost his father, but I've lost my husband! Why should I have to be understanding toward him when he doesn't show any understanding toward me as his mother?

He lost his father, but I've lost my husband! Why should I have to be understanding toward him? He doesn't even show understanding toward me as his mother.

Feng Wei didn't know what to say anymore—this woman was even more selfish than she could see.

Feng Wei simply didn't know what to say; this woman is far more selfish than anything she could see.

She's only returned to the Gu household because she heard the news of Gu Qing's death and wants to rush in to claim her share of the inheritance—how could she possibly be sad now that Gu Qing is dead?

She has returned to the Gu Family merely because she heard the news of Gu Qing's death, wanting to rush over to claim her share of the inheritance; how could she possibly be sad now that Gu Qing is dead?

Since she won't be sad, who could feel sympathy for her? Yet she's making herself out to be terribly miserable.

Since she won't be sad, who could possibly sympathize with her? Yet she made herself out to be utterly miserable.

Feng Wei also realized that cooperating with someone like her is no easy task.

Feng Wei also saw that cooperating with someone like her is no easy task.

Auntie, that's not right. You gave birth to him, which is indeed great, but you never raised him for even a day—you know that—so it's understandable that he doesn't acknowledge you.

Auntie, what you're saying isn't right; you gave birth to him, which is indeed great, but you never raised him for a single day, and you know that, so it's understandable that he doesn't acknowledge you.

I don't care whether he acknowledges me or not—I am his mother, he can't escape that, and I will be the lady of the Gu household.

I don't care whether he acknowledges me or not! Anyway, I am his mother; he can't escape, and I will definitely be the mistress of the Gu Family.

Auntie, I'll help you, but our condition is that once you become the mistress of the Gu household, you must drive Chu Liuli out so I can marry Brother Gu.

Auntie, I'll help you, but our condition is that once you become the mistress of the Gu Family, you must drive Chu Liuli out and let me marry Gu Die.

Once I become the mistress of the Gu household, won't I still have the final say on everything?

Once I become the mistress of the Gu Family, won't I still have the final say on everything?

The woman felt a surge of joy at the thought of becoming the Gu family's mistress—power and advantage, something she never dared dream of.

When the woman imagined herself becoming the mistress of the Gu Family, a surge of joy filled her—power and advantage, something she had never dared to dream of.

She thought it was heaven opening its eyes, that she could finally live a good life, enjoy endless wealth and luxury, and no longer have to depend on a man to get by.

She thought it was heaven opening its eyes; she could finally live a good life, with endless riches and honor, no longer needing to rely on a man to get by.

No more having to grovel and beg others.

No more groveling and begging others.

Of course, Auntie—you were already meant to be the Gu family's mistress; it's just a matter of time.

That's only natural, Auntie; you were originally the mistress of the Gu Family, it's just a matter of time.

Feng Wei went along with Ju Zi's words.

Feng Wei went along with Ju Zi's words.

Ju Zi's face was full of smug satisfaction, and Feng Wei felt increasingly repulsed by her.

Ju Zi's face was full of smugness, and Feng Wei felt increasingly disgusted looking at her.

She even felt a little sorry for Gu Chen—how could he end up with a mother like this?

She even felt a bit sorry for Gu Die—how could he end up with such a mother?

Fortunately, she didn't raise him; if she had, who knows what kind of person Gu Chen would have become.

Fortunately, she didn't raise him; if she had raised him, who knows what Gu Die would have turned into.

You two, I've remembered you—once I enter the Gu household, I'll be sure to fire you both first.

You two, I've memorized you; once I enter the Gu Family, I'll definitely fire you both first.

Ju Zi snarled at the two bodyguards, but they remained expressionless and ignored her completely.

Ju Zi snarled at the two bodyguards, but they remained expressionless, paying no heed to her words.

Just you wait—since you don't take me seriously now, you'll get what's coming to you later!

Just you wait; since you don't take me seriously, you'll eventually reap what you sow!

Alright, Auntie, we're leaving!

Alright, Auntie, we're leaving!

Feng Wei pulled Ju Zi along, saying, 'Ju Zi's posture looks like she's about to start a fight.'

Feng Wei pulled Ju Zi along as she spoke; Ju Zi's posture looked like she was about to strike someone.

Feng Wei felt that being around this woman would only bring her embarrassment.

Feng Wei felt that being around this woman would only bring her embarrassment, the more the worse.

If her mother were like that, she wouldn't acknowledge her at all.

If her mother were like that, she wouldn't acknowledge her at all.

Feng Wei had no idea where Ju Zi got the nerve to cause a scene—if Gu Chen really wanted to get rid of her, it would be a piece of cake.

Feng Wei had no idea where Ju Zi got the nerve to come cause trouble; if Gu Die truly wanted to drive her away, it would be a piece of cake.

Just kicking her out of the Gu household would be considered lenient, which shows that Gu Chen isn't that ruthless.

Just driving her out of the Gu Family would be considered lenient; this shows that Gu Die isn't that ruthless either.

He only, considering she gave birth to him, didn't argue too much with her; otherwise, Ju Zi might not have appeared in Luo Sea City now.

"Then let's come back after a while; when his mood improves, he'll naturally figure it out!"

"This is right, Auntie, but you definitely cannot be forceful; you need to talk nicely to older brother Die, he will definitely accept you."

"Alright, that's it then."

The woman let out a long sigh.

She only thinks that she gave birth to Gu Die, so Gu Die must thank her; without her, where would Gu Die come from?

And now that he's doing well, has money and power, does he just ignore her, the one who gave birth to him?

She just thinks that she shouldn't have given birth to him in the first place; once other men know she has a son, who would still want to marry her?

She just wants a home, yet it's so hard.

"Sleep for a while."

Liuli looked at Gu Die's listless appearance and said,

After Gu Qing left, Gu Die seemed to have become a different person, returning to his former aloof self, making him hard to approach.

Only towards Liuli was he not too cold.

"Good."

Gu Die replied in kind, lying down without forgetting to hold Liuli's hand.

Liuli then quietly sat in front of him, waiting for him to fall asleep.

He looked exhausted these days, absent-minded; Liuli seeing this just felt distressed.

Seeing him distressed, she felt she was even more distressed than him.

"Go to sleep quickly."

Liuli lightly kissed his forehead.

"Good."

Gu Die closed his eyes, tightly holding Liuli's hand, only then feeling at ease.

Liuli then silently stayed by his side, accompanying him; she knew she didn't need to do anything else, just being with him was enough.

When she felt distressed, she also just wanted him to accompany her, nothing else needed.

"I really miss Cheng Li!"

Zi Han sighed.

"If you miss him, just give him a call! You guys don't even have a way to contact him, do you?"

Yu Ke retorted.

"We do have contact, but I also need to find a suitable excuse."

"Just say you miss him and see if he comes out."

"I don't want to; saying it so directly, I'm a girl, okay?"

"Really? I can't tell; you suddenly became reserved."

"I'm a girl; aren't girls supposed to be a bit reserved?"

"If you stay reserved, Cheng Li will be snatched away by others; see if you can still hold back then."

"If I was so proactive at first and he already dislikes me, being more proactive would only make him dislike me more."

"Luo Zi Han, what's in your head anyway? Or is your head made of stone? He dislikes you, yet he previously asked you out."

"I'm scared..."

"What's there to be scared about? Be confident; you're after all a young lady of the Luo family, how can you have no aura of a young lady at all?"

"I wasn't like this before; Cheng Li truly is a major problem in my life, sigh..."

"It's a problem, but do you want to solve it?"

"Of course I want to solve it! Don't you see who I am? I'm Luo Zi Han, and I must win Cheng Li over!"

Luo Zi Han initially pursued Cheng Li because she promised Gu Die she would help him, giving him time to be with Liuli.

Now she pursues Cheng Li just for herself, seeking her own happiness and Cheng Li's happiness.

"That's right, that's the Luo Zi Han I know!"

Yu Ke put her arm around Zi Han's shoulder and said reassuringly,

"I'll call him now to ask him out."

"Good, go for it!"

Yu Ke encouraged Zi Han.

Zi Han now feels nervous just thinking about calling Cheng Li.

"Cheng Li, are you free to meet?"

Zi Han dialed Cheng Li's number, asking eagerly, her heart pounding with anticipation.

"What's up?"

"Nothing much, I just..."

"What's wrong?"

Seeing Zi Han hesitate, Yu Ke prompted her with the phrase "I miss you."

"I miss you."

Zi Han replied as Yu Ke had suggested.

Yu Ke nodded approvingly.

"I miss..."

Cheng Li, hearing Zi Han's words, also became nervous and didn't know what to say.

Even though it wasn't our first meeting, nor our first conversation, I was inexplicably nervous.

Both felt it was strange, not knowing why.