Chapter 424 I Like To Be With You
After having lunch in the temple, they departed for home. It was already 4 p.m. by the time they reached their house. Bai Rong went to the kitchen to prepare dinner while Gu Mingchen went to his study to work.
When Bai Rong finished cooking, she glanced at his study upstairs before heading out with her phone and the garbage bag. After throwing the garbage bag under the tree, she made a call to someone.
“Aaron, I would like to hire some mercenaries. Can you help?” Bai Rong went straight to the point.
“Mm, sure. What type, though?” inquired Aaron. He didn’t probe the reason behind her sudden request. After all, he would fulfill her every request without fail.
“The best you’ve got. I need around five of them. Tell them to give me a call. I’ll transfer the payment to them directly,” answered Bai Rong.
“Okay. How have you been?” Aaron asked out of concern.
“I’m fine. How about you?” replied Bai Rong.
“Ha!” Aaron chuckled. “Not really good.”
“What’s wrong?” Bai Rong was worried.
“I’m single now. My family is urging me to get married. I don’t think I can stand the pressure from them anymore.” Aaron let out a sigh. “I might come to you earlier than expected. Is that possible?”
“Of course you can. Just let me know, and I’ll pick you up at the airport,” said Bai Rong earnestly.
Aaron had been a great help to her. Besides, he had never asked for anything in return or forced her to reciprocate his feelings, so she wanted the best for him.
“I’ll contact you when I arrive. Ah, I have to go now. My grandmother is calling for me. Luckily, she’s not my girlfriend. Otherwise, I’ll have to deal with her nagging for the rest of my life!” joked Aaron.
Recalling his grandmother, Bai Rong grinned. “You find her annoying now, but when she’s gone one day, you’ll come to miss her. That’s part of human nature. We tend to take things for granted. You should appreciate your time with her while you can.”
“You’re right.” Aaron let out a polite chuckle. “Bye, then!”
“Alright.”
After Aaron cut the line, Bai Rong pocketed her phone and went back into the house.
Gu Mingchen was looking around for her. “Where have you been?”
“Oh, I went out to throw the garbage. I was about to inform you that dinner’s ready,” responded Bai Rong with a grin.
Gu Mingchen helped to set the table. “Should we go to the movies tonight? There’s a new release I’d like to watch.”
“Sure!” agreed Bai Rong readily. Pulling the chair out, she sat down and gazed at Gu Mingchen.
There was not a sound to be heard while the man ate. After all, he was brought up in a strict family that placed great importance on table manners.
“What’s wrong?” Gu Mingchen asked.
“If we have a daughter who looks like you, I bet she’ll be a pretty girl,” Bai Rong remarked cheerfully.
Gu Mingchen’s mouth lifted into a smile as he said, “Alright. I’ll try my best.”
With reddened cheeks, Bai Rong gave him some meat.
He lowered his gaze and continued eating.
It was a simple but blissful dinner for both of them.
After dinner, she went to wash the dishes in the kitchen. Gu Mingchen came in and offered to help.
“I can do it myself,” Bai Rong told him.
Gu Mingchen answered in a husky voice, “I like being with you.”
“Gu Mingchen…”
“Yes?”
She gazed at him. “I’m worried about working in your company. Can you give me a week to prepare myself?”
“It’s just a sinecure so that you have a job title in the company,” Gu Mingchen assured her. “Don’t worry. You can choose not to work.”
“I take my job seriously, Gu Mingchen. Don’t spoil me.”
Gu Mingchen gave a half-smile as his eyes crinkled up. “I’m afraid you’ll escape if I don’t treat you well.”
“Of course I won’t. I’ll stay right by your side. Even if I die, I won’t leave you,” Bai Rong teased.
“Oh? Alright, then. I’ll do the dishes from now on.”
Bai Rong pressed her lips together to stifle her laughter as he joined her in washing the dishes.
Once that was done, they went to the movies.
Gu Mingchen started the engine while she booked the tickets for the 8.50 p.m. slot.
When they arrived, it was still early, so Gu Mingchen went to buy some snacks while she waited for him in the hall.
“What a coincidence. Is this fate?” Suddenly, Su Xuyan’s voice rang behind her.
Upon hearing that, Bai Rong turned to the back.
Su Xuyan was standing behind her with a box of popcorn in his hand, and Tian was right by his side.
She had no idea that Su Xuyan was still taking care of Tian.
“Well, I don’t think it’s pure coincidence that we meet almost every day.” Bai Rong curled her lips up and retorted.
“Do you think I’m stalking you?” Su Xuyan flashed a devilishly handsome grin.
“I believe you’re not a masochist,” Bai Rong retaliated.
Su Xuyan voiced his doubts. “I’ve been thinking about your real identity. Who are you? Why do you know so much?”
“No matter how much I know, it’s nothing compared to the information you have,” replied Bai Rong firmly. “However, I believe I have the answer to one question you’re curious enough.”
“Oh? What is it?” Su Xuyan’s interest was piqued.
However, Bai Rong twitched her lips silently and turned to leave.
Immediately, Su Xuyan grabbed her arm to stop her from leaving.
The moment he touched her skin, someone shoved him away.
It was Gu Mingchen. “Stay away from her!” he warned.
Su Xuyan’s dubious gaze landed on them both. “Gu Mingchen, you’re not as loyal as I thought,” he uttered, his voice full of disdain. “I wonder if Bai Rong is still alive?”
Nevertheless, Gu Mingchen couldn’t be bothered with him. He took Bai Rong’s hand and led her into the cinema hall. Upon reaching their seats in the middle of the last row, he sat down stonily and gave the plastic bag he was holding to Bai Rong.
Sensing his displeasure, Bai Rong took a bite of the popcorn and offered him some. “It’s delicious. Do you want some?”
However, Gu Mingchen’s expression hardened slightly in anger. “Did you forget my earlier warning? I told you to stay away from Su Xuyan! What if I wasn’t there to save you?”
“I was about to leave when he held me.”
Gu Mingchen knitted his brows. “Do you think I am that clueless? After finding out you’re Bai Rong, I sent someone to protect you in secret, so I know what you did.”
Bai Rong’s cheeks turned pink at his words.
Including what I said?
Or does he mean only what I did?
“If I leave immediately, he might get suspicious,” explained Bai Rong. “So I need to act differently.”
Gu Mingchen took her hand. “The more you say, the more mistakes you’ll make. Hence, the best way is to stay out of his reach.”
Bai Rong nodded in agreement.
He’s right.
But I’m not trying to hide my true identity from Su Xuyan. I want to find out who’s harming Gu Mingchen by using him.
As long as I find out who’s trying to harm Gu Mingchen, he’ll be safe.
