Chapter 44: Chapter 44 Very Ridiculous

    An Junxi was in the hospital room watching Gu Jinxiu’s performance at school. In reality, she didn’t really watch much; a few days had passed since Gu Yikun left the hospital, and he truly hadn’t come back.

    The screen showcased a lively scene with lights sweeping from the stage to the audience. When the camera panned to the VIP seats in the front row, An Junxi’s unfocused gaze suddenly sharpened. Was that Gu Yikun? Hadn’t he said he wouldn’t come?

    An Junxi wasn’t mistaken—it was really him. He sat in the middle of the front row, dressed in a navy blue suit, with his name card displayed in front of him. The host ceremoniously introduced the President of Gu Group, and he stood up to greet the audience.

    Handsome men are always welcomed, especially golden bachelor handsome men.

    Mr. Gu’s striking face appeared on the screen, and the audience atmosphere surged with excitement, akin to a superstar meet-and-greet.

    This person truly stands out; he’s destined to stand at the top, basking in admiring, worshipful, or respectful gazes.

    Yet, just days ago, she was still troubled by the thought that he might have misunderstood her. How laughable.

    In his eyes, what does her situation count as? It’s really just wishful thinking on her part.

    When Gu Yikun sat back down, she then noticed Yue Xiaoyang by his side. When did he come back? An Junxi also noticed a young man sitting next to Yue Xiaoyang, looking gentle and refined, occasionally chatting with them. The name card in front of him read "Xie Yuchen".

    An Junxi had heard this name from Gu Jinxiu.

    They all went to see Jinxiu’s show. That’s great, Jinxiu must be very happy.

    Throughout the show’s recording process, the camera focused a lot on Gu Yikun, making it hard for An Junxi not to notice him. She was so engrossed in watching that she didn’t even realize Lv Jing had entered.

    Lv Jing stood beside her for a while, then said mockingly, "Mr. Gu isn’t coming, watching him on TV is fine, right? But don’t forget, he is my boyfriend."

    Only then did An Junxi notice her; she wasn’t angry, but kept repeating Lv Jing’s words in her mind. The more she thought about it, the more her heart sank. She thought she was watching the show, but was she really just watching Gu Yikun?

    How could she... What’s going on?

    This abnormal feeling scared An Junxi. She quietly reminded herself that she might admire Gu Yikun’s excellence, but this admiration mustn’t cross the line.

    She didn’t even feel like continuing to watch the show. When Gu Jinxiu appeared, her gaze couldn’t find its focus.

    The show finally ended, and Lv Jing picked up the remote, saying, "There’s an interview with Mr. Gu on another channel, want to watch?"

    Lv Jing’s never-ending insinuations finally angered An Junxi, who no longer tolerated her, "Miss Lv, I promised Jinxiu I’d watch his show early on. You don’t need to be so aggressive. In my opinion, your behavior shows extreme lack of confidence and is laughable."

    "You!"

    Lv Jing’s gentle smile finally faltered; she threw the remote on the table, her chest heaving, barely reminding herself through the last bit of professionalism not to start a fight with An Junxi in the hospital.

    She was still responsible for An Junxi’s care, and she wouldn’t let An Junxi catch any fault.

    Lv Jing turned and left the hospital room, while An Junxi leaned back against the headboard, feeling the relief of speaking her mind.

    In the following two days, Lv Jing didn’t linger in the hospital room much, only appearing during medication and meal times. She didn’t interact with An Junxi, even omitting the perfunctory "Miss An".

    An Junxi didn’t care about her; it wasn’t worth getting angry over someone like that.

    One quiet afternoon, the nurse had just finished An Junxi’s rehabilitation therapy, and she lay in bed feeling drowsy, when a conversation was heard from the doorway.

    She opened her eyes as the door was pushed open; Yue Xiaoyang walked in with Gu Jinxiu.

    "Sister Jun Xi!" Gu Jinxiu struggled to carry a fruit basket to An Junxi’s bedside. "I brought you your favorite fruits!"

    An Junxi was touched; she could only move her left hand and hurriedly said, "It’s so heavy, put it on the table quickly. Jinxiu is really considerate."

    Gu Jinxiu laughed and sat by her bedside. "This weight is nothing. Did you watch my competition? I won a prize!"

    An Junxi couldn’t help but think of Gu Yikun. He truly despised her, which was why he didn’t come together, right?

    Her emotions felt like a suppressed overcast sky, but she still tried to smile at Gu Jinxiu. "I knew you would win a prize, fantastic!"

    Gu Jinxiu listened with great satisfaction, "Father also came to watch. Do you know? I’ve been excited about this for several days; it’s the first time he’s come to watch my competition!"

    "Yeah, I saw him, and I saw Doctor Yue too."

    Yue Xiaoyang, wearing a doctor’s coat, noticed An Junxi’s slightly off mood and said, "Why do you look unhappy? When I heard you were hospitalized again after returning, I was so worried. I rushed back to the hospital after handling company matters, not delaying a single day." While speaking, he was flipping through An Junxi’s daily medical records.

    An Junxi didn’t believe him, giving a disdainful look, "You were having dinner with my senior yesterday. Where’s the worried look in that?"

    Yue Xiaoyang laughed shamelessly, "I knew Xiao Yu would sell me out. Your senior told me to closely monitor your condition, hoping you return to work soon and assist her."

    An Junxi noticed them calling each other by their names and wondered about their relationship status.

    With Gu Jinxiu present, she felt too embarrassed to ask Yue Xiaoyang directly.

    Gu Jinxiu enthusiastically washed the fruits, peeling grapes for An Junxi. His peeling skills were unrefined, leaving the grapes in a pitiful state.

    An Junxi certainly didn’t mind; she picked up a grape with a toothpick and popped it into her mouth. It was indeed very sweet.

    "Jinxiu, you’re making me want to cry from touching." It was likely the first time the young master behaved this way for someone else.

    "Would you want to cry over this? What if I tell you Sister Li made bird’s nest porridge for you, and it’ll be delivered tonight? You need to supplement your nutrition!"

    With tears streaming down her face, An Junxi said, "Jinxiu, I’ve only known you for a few months, yet you’re so good to me."

    Yue Xiaoyang sarcastically commented, "I’ve watched this kid grow up. Not even an orange has he peeled for me."

    Gu Jinxiu responded, "Occasional service for ladies is what gentlemen do."

    "Hahaha," An Junxi laughed, "Jinxiu, I’m envious of your future girlfriend."

    They chatted and laughed in the hospital room. An Junxi finished the plate of grapes and drank flower tea, lifting her spirits after days of gloom.

    Gu Jinxiu talked about the behind-the-scenes fun of their competition. When he mentioned the commotion caused by Gu Yikun’s appearance, he laughed, revealing little tiger teeth, "Many classmates in my class said they envy me for having such a handsome father!" He looked very proud.

    An Junxi could see that Gu Jinxiu truly admired his father.

    That man, brimful of charisma and authority, seemed to handle everything effortlessly.

    Gu Jinxiu spoke vividly, animatedly. An Junxi had never seen him so lively before. She and Yue Xiaoyang were captivated; he might become a great speaker in the future!

    Then, someone entered the room, causing Gu Jinxiu to suddenly fall silent. He jumped off the bed, standing straight, "Father."