"Do you like me?" Seeing that he didn't pick up the teacup, she goaded him with words. This trick worked quite effectively. His eyes flickered violently, and his expression instantly became flustered. He snatched the teacup from her hand, tilted his head back and gulped it down in one go. Drinking too quickly, the tea spilled from the corner of his lips and dampened his clothes. After finishing, seeing her clear and intense gaze fixed on him, he turned his head away slightly flustered and pursed his lips. "I was just a bit thirsty. Boss, bring another bowl."
He neither denied nor admitted her question. His attitude was rather ambiguous. This way, she could gauge his feelings for her more accurately.
He clearly liked her but just wouldn't say it. Tut, such a stubborn and prideful guy.
Liu Yushu let out a cold snort. "Aren't you afraid that I've colluded with this boss to poison you?" The sarcasm in her words was sharper than a blade.
Hearing this, the boss immediately shook his head and denied. "I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare. I abide by the law and run a small business. I'd never cheat or harm anyone." The boss was so scared that he thought he had offended someone powerful. He quickly returned the tea money to Liu Yushu.
Wu Chunzhe wasn't stupid. He immediately understood what she meant. Only then did he realize that she knew about the commotion caused by the Qionghua Wine yesterday. After arguing with his grandmother yesterday, he went out. Just as he came back, he saw her being harassed by hooligans on the street.
Wu Chunzhe had no idea that Old Lady Wu had sent someone to cause trouble at the Liu Mansion.
"Even if you gave me poison, I'd swallow it without hesitation." Wu Chunzhe said firmly, his eyes as unwavering as iron.
Liu Yushu could tell that he was sincere. She turned around, with her back to him, and said, "You're just a smooth - talker. I don't believe you're that stupid."
Wu Chunzhe followed up and stubbornly argued, "If you don't believe me, just give it a try. I guarantee I'll do what I say." He patted his chest to assure her.
His silly and straightforward look made Liu Yushu burst out laughing. She was sharp - eyed and saw a small black and round object roll out from the folds of his clothes and fall to the ground. Looking down carefully, she found it was a firefly. In the daytime, its light was masked by the sunlight, but she had caught fireflies last night, so she recognized it at a glance.
Could it be that the fireflies in the yard last night were released by Wu Chunzhe?
Liu Yushu turned her head and stared straight at Wu Chunzhe with her bright eyes. She raised her eyebrows and asked, "Are you hiding something from me?"
This sudden question caught Wu Chunzhe off guard. A trace of guilt flashed in his eyes. "What could I possibly be hiding from you? Besides, why should I tell you my business? Do you think you're my wife?"
Liu Yushu was rendered speechless. Her cheeks suddenly flushed. She angrily retorted, "I don't want to meddle in your business. But you'd better keep your concubine in check and don't let her frame me. Your grandmother came to my house yesterday asking for an explanation. I was even confined because of you."
"What did you say? My grandmother sent someone to your house?" Wu Chunzhe was greatly shocked. He stopped in his tracks and frowned tightly.
"Don't pretend. Your concubine said I poisoned her. How could you not know about this?" Liu Yushu gave him an annoyed look.
"First, Jin Qiao'er is not my concubine. I have nothing to do with her. Second, I really didn't know about what happened yesterday. Otherwise, I wouldn't have let my grandmother go to your house. Third, I've already explained the poisoning incident to my family. I believe you would never poison anyone." His gaze was firm.
She felt a bit better after hearing this and appreciated his words. "It's no use just you believing me. Your whole family has to believe me."
The two entered the Wu family's main gate together. Not far behind, a pair of eyes stared fixedly at Liu Yushu's back.
As soon as they entered, Liu Yushu was surrounded by the Wu family's guards. An older maid sized her up and asked impolitely, "Who are you? Why are you with Young Master Chunzhe?"
This maid was Yu Xiang, who served Old Lady Wu.
"Aunt Yu Xiang, she is Liu Yushu, the legitimate daughter of Imperial Tutor Liu." Wu Chunzhe glared, and the guards immediately stepped back. He stood in front of Liu Yushu to protect her.
"Young Master Chunzhe, the old lady said she hopes you can visit Miss Qiao'er when you have time." Aunt Yu Xiang advised earnestly. She sized up Liu Yushu, thinking that this was the famous beauty in the capital? Why was her face still covered?
She quickly sent a maid to report to the old lady. Soon, the maid came back with a message. Aunt Yu Xiang looked at Liu Yushu politely. "Miss Liu, our old lady wants to see you. This way, please."
Liu Yushu had a vague premonition of something bad. She had heard from her grandmother that Old Lady Wu was not an easy - going person. It wouldn't be so easy for her to leave this time.
"Don't be afraid. I'm here." Wu Chunzhe knew that the old lady was going to make things difficult for Liu Yushu. He wanted to go with her to support her.
But he was stopped by Aunt Yu Xiang. "Young Master Chunzhe, the old lady has ordered that you go to visit Miss Qiao'er. As for Miss Liu, the old lady wants to see her alone."
"Don't worry. I'm just going to have a good talk with your grandmother." A confident smile flashed in Liu Yushu's eyes. She was going to see how powerful this Old Lady Wu was!