Chapter 45: Chapter 45 Rumors

    The moment Gu Yikun’s silhouette appeared at the door, An Junxi’s gaze uncontrollably drifted over to him. Her heart skipped a beat, and she even held her breath for a few seconds. When their eyes met, she saw calm indifference in Gu Yikun’s eyes, as if he were looking at someone insignificant.

    Well, she was just an insignificant part-time tutor. What was she thinking?

    An Junxi warned herself internally not to overthink it and then saw Lv Jing following behind Gu Yikun.

    An Junxi shifted her gaze away.

    Gu Yikun stood in front of her hospital bed. The fact that this woman didn’t look at him at all felt extremely uncomfortable.

    He asked, "How have you been lately?"

    An Junxi glanced at him, confirming that he was talking to her, and replied indifferently, "Recovering quite well, thank you, President Gu, for providing such good medical care."

    Gu Yikun frowned, wondering if he was seeing things. This woman seemed different from usual, but he couldn’t pinpoint exactly what it was.

    Lv Jing added, "Our medical staff take turns looking after Miss An 24/7, but Miss An has been in a bad mood lately, which has affected her emotions."

    Gu Yikun recalled the incident a few days ago when that woman named He Mengya was escorted to the police station. He had received all her details that very afternoon.

    He had naturally learned all about the unrequited love between her and An Junxi.

    He instructed the lawyer to make sure He Mengya spent a few days in jail, letting her know that loose talk is unacceptable, especially when using his name as gossip material.

    As for the media, it took quite an effort to suppress the news; otherwise, she wouldn’t be just the Gu Family’s tutor now but labeled as his mistress.

    He had protected her reputation, yet this woman still gave him attitude. What was going on?

    The more Gu Yikun thought about it, the more uncomfortable he felt. He sat down and took a sip of water, saying, "I’ve resolved your issue."

    An Junxi still remained unmoved, "Thank you, President Gu."

    "Call me Mr. Gu."

    "Thank you, Mr. Gu."

    "..."

    An awkward silence enveloped the hospital room.

    Yue Xiaoyang looked puzzled, glancing back and forth between the two, and then looked at Gu Jinxiu with questioning eyes. How could such weirdness arise between them in just the few days he had been back to the United States?

    Gu Jinxiu shook his head at Yue Xiaoyang, indicating he didn’t know either.

    Sister Jun Xi used to be so polite to his father!

    Lv Jing’s face turned gloomy. Mr. Gu’s attitude towards An Junxi was really... disconcerting.

    She gently suggested, "Visiting hours are nearly over, and Mr. Gu’s company is very busy, so why not..."

    Gu Jinxiu interrupted her, "Sister Jun Xi, why are you looking for a house?"

    Only then did An Junxi notice that Gu Jinxiu was playing with her tablet, which displayed rental listings she had just been browsing.

    Talking about this made her a bit frustrated, "There are some issues with the apartment I was living in, and I can’t stay there anymore. I need to find a suitable place to move to before I get discharged."

    Gu Jinxiu looked at the information on the screen, "The places you’re looking at are really far. That would be inconvenient for you to come to my place."

    An Junxi almost choked on her own blood. Young master, she couldn’t afford any place near your house, okay!

    Uncomfortably, An Junxi took back her tablet, "I’m just looking around."

    Gu Jinxiu’s eyes twinkled, and he bravely said to Gu Yikun, "Father, can Sister Jun Xi stay at our house? There’s an empty room next to mine."

    Lv Jing’s eyelid twitched, hands clenching tightly. She looked at Gu Yikun nervously. Surely he would refuse? Why was Gu Jinxiu always causing trouble!

    Yue Xiaoyang also found the idea feasible, "This way, Jun Xi wouldn’t have to rush to tutor Jinxiu every day. I think it could work." He glanced at Gu Yikun’s cold, stony face and then at An Junxi’s helpless and flustered expression, wondering why he forgot Gu Yikun’s lack of empathy. If he flatly refused, wouldn’t that be awkward for Jun Xi?

    An Junxi did feel very awkward. She knew Gu Yikun wasn’t someone with an overflowing sympathy, especially with his girlfriend right next to him... Why had things suddenly turned out like this?

    Yue Xiaoyang, ever understanding, quickly suggested, "Maybe Jun Xi could stay at my place temporarily."

    Only then did Gu Yikun coldly say, "I didn’t say no. It’s up to her."

    This sentence was like throwing a boulder into a calm lake.

    Lv Jing’s face turned pale. Was this still the Mr. Gu she knew?

    She had known him for so long and had only been to the Gu Family Villa once. And now, this woman could actually live there?

    An Junxi couldn’t believe her ears. She stared at Gu Yikun, wanting to check his forehead’s temperature to see if he had a fever.

    Yue Xiaoyang’s mouth also formed an "O" shape, "Yikun, so you agreed?"

    Gu Jinxiu cheered, "Great! Thank you, Father!" He turned to An Junxi, "Sister Jun Xi, where are your belongings? I’ll ask Uncle Cheng to move them over so when you’re discharged, you can directly come to my place." Worried that the arrangement might change.

    An Junxi was perceptive. Seeing Lv Jing’s cold, dagger-like glare and her pale face, she had no choice but to say, "Thank you, Mr. Gu, for the offer. I’ll find a place myself."

    Lv Jing breathed a sigh of relief.

    Gu Yikun’s expression finally cracked, his eyes locking onto this woman. He had already tacitly agreed, but how could she be so ungrateful?

    An Junxi dared not meet Gu Yikun’s gaze, her heart in chaos. Damn it, what was she so scared of?

    Gu Yikun stood up and straightened his suit, his face colder than ever, "Suit yourself." He turned and started to leave.

    Gu Jinxiu grabbed An Junxi’s clothes urgently, "Sister Jun Xi, hurry and tell Father you want to move in! If you miss this chance, you’ll never get another one."

    An Junxi awkwardly replied, "No need, Jinxiu. Otherwise, Nurse Lv will be unhappy."

    Lv Jing silently cursed, Why drag me into this, An Junxi?

    Gu Jinxiu glared at Lv Jing, "What does she have to do with it? It’s my house, not hers."

    "Jinxiu, Nurse Lv is an elder and your father’s girlfriend. You can’t talk to her like that."

    Gu Jinxiu yelled, "She’s not my father’s girlfriend at all!"

    Gu Yikun’s steps paused at the door. He walked back a few steps, looking down at An Junxi, "Where did you hear that rumor?"