Chapter 755 — The Sleepless Eldest Miss

Wei Zhao cared for her in every possible way, better even than her father and Uncle Qing! He had let the eldest miss, who had lacked a mother's love since childhood, find a happiness that was hers alone. She even thought that, if it were possible, she would keep Wei Zhao in the villa for the rest of his life, looking after her and Little Shu.

But Gu Mengyao knew that could never be. There was still Tang Zhi standing in the way, and that was precisely why the eldest miss harbored such hostility toward Tang Zhi! She did not believe her enmity sprang from any fondness for Wei Zhao; no, it was because Tang Zhi had stolen away the happiness that belonged to her!

Once Wei Zhao left, who would care for her then? Gu Mengyao did not want Wei Zhao to go!

Until yesterday, when Wei Zhao had seen her body, a certain subtle notion had taken root in Gu Mengyao's heart. If Wei Zhao were her boyfriend, then wouldn't he stay? The very thought gave Gu Mengyao a fright!

Did she like Wei Zhao? Really? Impossible, surely! It must be that little wretch Little Shu, forever making a fuss about "first wife" this and "second wife" that, who had addled her brains!

And yet Gu Mengyao truly wanted to keep Wei Zhao, did not want him to leave, and had no idea how to manage it.

Who could she tell? Shen Yushu? That girl could not keep a secret to save her life, and her imagination ran wild. Most likely, before Gu Mengyao could even make her meaning plain, it would come out of that girl's mouth as Gu Mengyao chasing after Wei Zhao! Gu Mengyao did not dare tell her.

Her father had just called, saying they would go out for dinner together that evening to thank Wei Zhao, so Gu Mengyao had casually sent Wei Zhao a text message.

Seeing that Wei Zhao had agreed, Gu Mengyao's heart settled.

"Yaoyao, what's wrong with you? You look awfully dazed," said Shen Yushu, who had been watching Gu Mengyao for quite a while.

"Dazed? Am I? I probably didn't sleep well last night..." Gu Mengyao shook her head.

"Oh? Then why didn't you sleep well?" Shen Yushu asked.

"Because I'm just getting over a serious illness." Naturally, Gu Mengyao would not reveal what she was really thinking.

"Oh, I thought it was because you were missing Arrow-Brand Bro," Shen Yushu said, studying Gu Mengyao closely.

"Why would I miss him? Do you think I'm you?" Gu Mengyao frowned, turned her head away, and refused to look at Shen Yushu.

"Yaoyao, I've noticed you seem a bit off," Shen Yushu said earnestly.

"Off how?" Gu Mengyao found Shen Yushu thoroughly tiresome, always discovering this and discovering that for no reason at all.

"Hard to say. Let me observe a while longer, then I'll tell you." Shen Yushu thought it over before answering.

"..." Gu Mengyao did not know what to say. "Then keep observing. I'm going to read."

With that, Gu Mengyao picked up a review workbook and began to study. Shen Yushu stared at her for a while, found nothing amiss, and went back to her own books.

After school that evening, Wei Zhao first drove Tang Zhi back to the hospital before heading to Pengzhan Business Hotel. Since Gu Pengzhan was treating, this was naturally the venue of choice.

The Pengzhan Business Hotel seemed unusually busy that day. The open-air lot in front was already full, so Wei Zhao had no choice but to drive down to the underground garage. The underground garage operated on a membership system: only guests holding a Pengzhan Business Hotel membership card were permitted to park there.

When the garage attendant saw Wei Zhao pull up in a beat-up van and then produce a diamond card, he was struck dumb!

Was this some kind of rich man's perverse little game?

Wei Zhao paid his expression no mind. In truth, it was not that Wei Zhao insisted on driving this beat-up van around to show off; it was simply that he had a car he could drive, and he could not be bothered to swap it out. Whenever this one broke down or went missing, he would think about getting another.

The private elevator from the parking garage rose straight to the floor above, stopping at the same room where Gu Pengzhan had hosted them last time. Wei Zhao knocked on the door.

Qing Bo opened it in short order. Seeing Wei Zhao, he said, "Mr. Lin, you've come."

Qing Bo's attitude toward Wei Zhao had shifted from ordinary courtesy to genuine, heartfelt respect, all because of what he now knew of the young man's strength. Wei Zhao had actually fought Zhu Bo to a draw - and Zhu Bo was lying in bed now, while Wei Zhao seemed none the worse for wear.

A man of real ability always earns the respect of others. Qing Bo was himself an accomplished external martial artist of the Yellow Grade, so toward an internal martial artist of Wei Zhao's caliber - the Profound Grade - his deference came naturally. This had nothing to do with Gu Pengzhan; it was purely his own respect for Wei Zhao.

"Qing Bo, am I late? Sorry to keep everyone waiting." Wei Zhao stepped into the room with a smile.

"Oh, Chewing Gum Bro's here - now can I start eating?" Shen Yushu had clearly been waiting on tenterhooks, gazing at the dishes on the table with drool all but running down her chin.

"Xiaoshu!" Gu Mengyao shot her a glare. "Mind your manners! Why must you act like a starving ghost? Be careful, or no one will marry you."

"Oh, if you can find a husband, so can I." Shen Yushu was utterly unfazed.

"..." Gu Mengyao was speechless.

"Xiaoyi, come sit!" Gu Pengzhan rose from his own seat and went to meet Wei Zhao in person.

Gu Pengzhan was now wholly convinced of Wei Zhao's abilities. His daughter had escaped danger this time, and the matter at the school had been resolved to everyone's satisfaction - Wei Zhao deserved the credit for both.

"Ha, Uncle Chu, no need for ceremony!" Wei Zhao hastily gestured for him to sit. "Please, Uncle Chu, be seated."

Gu Pengzhan was Wei Zhao's elder, and Wei Zhao would never be remiss in courtesy.

Seeing her father stand, Gu Mengyao could hardly remain seated herself. She took Xiaoshu by the hand and rose as well. "Wei Zhao, thank you for yesterday."

"Oh, Yao Yao, don't mention it - we're all one family! You're Chewing Gum Bro's first wife, so of course he had to save you. Otherwise he'd have no wife at all!" Shen Yushu mumbled around the cream bun stuffed in her mouth.

"Xiaoshu, what kind of nonsense is that?" Gu Mengyao was furious. "A bun still can't stop your mouth? Here - have another!"

She grabbed a cream bun at random and forcibly shoved it into Shen Yushu's mouth.

"Mmph, mmph..." Shen Yushu could make no sound at all, choking so hard that her eyes rolled back.

Watching his daughter and Xiaoshu, Gu Pengzhan found it rather amusing and could not help but laugh.

Wei Zhao, long accustomed to such scenes, shrugged. "Don't stuff her to death."

At his words Gu Mengyao blushed, remembering the last time, and felt a little sorry for Xiaoshu. She pulled the bun back out of her mouth and set it on the dish beside her.

Gu Pengzhan laughingly invited Wei Zhao to take his seat. Wei Zhao sat to Gu Mengyao's left, and Shen Yushu sat to her right.

Qing Bo and Gu Pengzhan took the seats opposite the three of them.