"Why do I need to?" Huo Zhen's lips curled up in a faint sneer.
The mockery in his eyes was well - hidden. He had initially thought that the woman his fourth brother had taken a fancy to was different from others. But now it seemed he had thought too much.
Maybe it was because his fourth brother had poor eyesight?
Rejected, Gu Sisi grew anxious. Originally, she was willing to wait patiently. But ever since she met her child that day, her eagerness had intensified.
No parent could ever stop worrying about their child.
Although the Huo family would surely take good care of her child, it was still a part of her flesh and blood.
She was deeply reluctant to part with the child.
Gu Sisi clearly saw the contempt in Huo Zhen's eyes. She also had no idea what value she could offer in the future. She felt a bit self - conscious.
"Can't my best efforts count for anything?"
Gu Sisi pleaded brazenly.
"What value can a person who's about to quit have?" Huo Zhen was like a statue, his face expressionless once again. Even his sarcastic words were uttered casually.
He lifted his eyes slightly, looking as mysterious as if there was no one in front of him.
"Alright then." A bitter smile curled Gu Sisi's lips. She had thought this might be a glimmer of hope.
She had been overly optimistic.
"Is there anything else for me today?" Gu Sisi quickly adjusted her state.
Indeed, she didn't have much to offer at present. She needed to calm down and work hard.
Huo Zhen was slightly surprised. He hadn't expected her to stay.
"There are no tasks for now. Just do as you did before."
Since things had changed, the subsequent plans had to be adjusted.
Doing as before meant staying by Sister Juan's side, right?
Gu Sisi was utterly confused. Was she just called to the company for a tour today?
She had no objections and didn't want any changes to the higher - ups' plans.
She quickly said, "Okay. I'll go to the filming set first."
Sister Juan had called her during a break. When Gu Sisi called back, Sister Juan's voice still sounded anxious.
"Sisi, are you still leaving?"
Gu Sisi let out a soft laugh. "No, Sister Juan. The company said I'll still stay by your side."
Sister Juan was momentarily stunned, then let out a sigh of relief.
"That's right! It's so good for you to stay with me. It's not easy for me to find someone I like. If you leave, where can I find another you?"
Gu Sisi just smiled and said nothing.
In fact, Sister Juan had given her much more. It seemed as if Sister Juan was the one who benefited more from their relationship. Gu Sisi cherished this relationship of a mentor and friend.
She wouldn't say it out loud but would prove it with her actions.
"Sister Juan, I'll come over right away."
Gu Sisi walked onto the street and was about to hail a taxi.
"Hey hey hey!" Sister Juan had obviously been talking to someone beside her. Hearing this, she interrupted hastily.
The taxi had already stopped. Gu Sisi opened the door and got in. After a moment of hesitation, she asked, "What's up?"
"You don't need to come today. There are no scenes this afternoon. Don't run around. Take a rest first."
Gu Sisi agreed, but after hanging up the phone, she was still a bit dazed.
Should she go back now?
The taxi driver was starting to get impatient.
"Miss, where to?"
Gu Sisi checked the time. It was still too early.
She took a deep breath, put down her phone, and gave an address. The taxi drove off in that direction.
Gu Sisi got out of the taxi, closed the door, and looked up at the familiar building.
Instead of going back to the Huo Mansion, she returned to the rental apartment she used to share with Yang Qian.
Although she hadn't lived there for long, she still had the key.
Yang Qian had never thought of taking it back and had even said she was welcome to visit anytime.
Yang Qian should be out at this time. Gu Sisi just came to get some small items she had left behind.
As soon as she unlocked the door, Gu Sisi, who didn't expect anyone to be inside, looked at the two people on the sofa in confusion.
Yang Qian was here during working hours. And so was Jiang Lihao.
Gu Sisi knew they were a couple, but did they have to be glued to each other all day? Didn't they need to go to work?
Hearing the noise by the door, the two of them looked over in unison. A cheesy romance drama was playing on the TV in front of the sofa. With this as background noise, this eye - to - eye encounter seemed a bit different.
"Sister Sisi, why are you here?" Yang Qian quickly sat up and lifted her head from Jiang Lihao's lap.
It kind of felt like catching someone in the act!
Gu Sisi coughed lightly. She had interrupted this young couple.
"You two go on. I'm just here to get something." Gu Sisi walked in under their gazes and rushed into the room she used to live in to get her things.
She moved so fast that the two didn't even react.
"I'll leave now." Gu Sisi said and headed straight for the door.
"Take your time, Sister Sisi." Yang Qian called out to Gu Sisi without hesitation.
Gu Sisi turned around. "What's up? Do you need something?"
Yang Qian simply walked up to Gu Sisi, closed the door in front of her, and pulled her to sit on the sofa.
"Why are you leaving so soon? Stay a while longer."
At this time, Jiang Lihao left tactfully and poured a cup of tea for Gu Sisi.
"She talks about you almost every day. If you leave now, she'll talk about you for days." Jiang Lihao added quietly.
When Gu Sisi saw Jiang Lihao pouring the tea, she was quite shocked and satisfied.
She was shocked because she hadn't expected their relationship to develop so quickly.
She was satisfied because Jiang Lihao looked like a real host. As Yang Qian's friend, she was very pleased.
"I thought I'd be interrupting you two." Gu Sisi scratched her head, looking a bit apologetic.
However, her previously downcast mood brightened up a bit after seeing these young people in love.
Yang Qian wasn't convinced. "I think you just don't like staying with me anymore."
"I guess it's because of me?"
The two of them sang in chorus, effectively silencing Gu Sisi.
No matter which answer she chose, wouldn't she be offending someone?
"Hey! I thought I'd be interrupting your alone time. And being together at this time, isn't it a date?" Gu Sisi just realized that them being together during working hours might be because it was a special day for them.
She felt even more like leaving as she had interrupted them.
As Gu Sisi said this, both of their expressions changed.
Yang Qian forced a smile, which was a bit bitter. She shook her head and said, "Sister Sisi, I wish I could be as brave as you."
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Gu Sisi was utterly confused.