Chapter 700: Huang Rong, Guo Fu: What You Say and What You Do Are Not the Same

Guo Jing saw Huang Rong step aside.

He assumed it was because Gu Gu Hanyuan was present.

That she didn't want to be too intimate.

He laughed in sudden realization:

"Young Master Gu's presence is most welcome. It's true we haven't been back to Taohuadao in many years. These years have been hard on Rong'er — after a few days of rest, her complexion has indeed improved greatly."

Huang Rong sighed inwardly:

"Only now do you know I've worked hard — what's the use? I already belong to my husband."

Her thoughts were in turmoil.

Yet her face remained composed as she said:

"Whatever it is, let's discuss it inside. Standing about in the yard — what sort of behavior is that?"

Guo Jing said apologetically to Gu Gu Hanyuan, who was watching the scene:

"My apologies for the discourtesy, Young Master Gu."

He wouldn't normally have been so rude.

It was entirely because the current Huang Rong was simply too stunningly beautiful.

Instinctively wanting to exchange a few more words with her.

But a woman whose heart has changed is even more heartless than imagined.

Gu Gu Hanyuan merely smiled faintly at the words.

He said with subtle implication:

"Given my friendship with Fu'er and the Lady, Guo Daxia needn't be so polite."

Unfortunately, Guo Jing didn't catch the hidden meaning.

He simply led the way with enthusiasm.

"This way, Young Master Gu."

Huang Rong naturally knew what Gu Gu Hanyuan was implying.

She shot him a reproachful glare.

But there wasn't a trace of annoyance in her eyes.

Only endless tenderness.

Making her glare utterly without any killing power.

Gu Gu Hanyuan gave Huang Rong a gentle smile.

Under her startled gaze, he reached out and took her slender hand.

Huang Rong glanced with slight panic at Guo Jing's back as he led the way ahead.

Seeing he had no intention of turning around anytime soon.

A thread of emotion stirred suddenly in her heart.

A captivating light shimmered in her eyes.

Perhaps it was the unease brought by seeing Guo Jing again.

Perhaps it was the sorrow of parting soon with Gu Gu Hanyuan.

Perhaps it was the helplessness of watching Guo Fu lead the lamb straight into the tiger's den.

It gave her a sudden surge of courage.

Her slender jade fingers moved lightly.

Her fingers interlaced firmly with Gu Gu Hanyuan's.

She gave him a radiant smile.

Instantly, all flowers paled in comparison.

Guo Fu had been inwardly sighing at Guo Jing's woodenness.

As someone who knew the inside story,

she had long known there was something ambiguous between Gu Gu Hanyuan and Huang Rong.

She had also caught the hidden meaning in Gu Gu Hanyuan's words.

The matter of Apricot Forest had matured her considerably.

Although she felt deep guilt toward Guo Jing,

the impulse to protect her beloved still prevailed.

She merely hid her complicated thoughts deep in her heart.

Silently keeping watch over Gu Gu Hanyuan and Huang Rong.

Then she was stunned to see Gu Gu Hanyuan take Huang Rong's slender hand.

Before she could even recover from her shock,

she saw Huang Rong respond by interlacing her fingers with his.

And she gave Gu Gu Hanyuan a smile that made Guo Fu feel somewhat inferior.

Guo Fu froze on the spot for a moment.

She had already guessed that something must have developed between Gu Gu Hanyuan and Huang Rong.

The faint jealousy she had felt back then welled up again.

The light in her eyes dimmed.

But just at that moment,

Guo Fu felt her palm grow warm.

It turned out Gu Gu Hanyuan had also taken hold of her soft hand.

The scene instantly became Guo Jing walking alone at the front, leading the way.

Gu Gu Hanyuan's left and right hands held the mother and daughter respectively.

Guo Fu stared blankly at his gentle, smiling face.

The corners of his mouth curved into a touching arc.

His gaze became clear and soft once more.

Unconsciously, she imitated Huang Rong and Gu Gu Hanyuan, interlocking their fingers.

Guo Fu had always felt inferior before Huang Rong.

She worried Gu Gu Hanyuan would be snatched away by Huang Rong.

Seeing him now hold both their hands without distinction,

she finally set that uneasy heart at rest.

Although she felt a little shy at being held together with her mother,

it was still far better than being forgotten by the one she loved.

This stretch of road was not long.