Chapter 152: He really couldn't bear to make her sad

Uncle Guang swallowed, then pulled Ji Chu aside and whispered, 'How did you two meet?'

Ji Chu looked at him with a puzzled expression on his face, 'We met while smoking together.'

Upon hearing this, Uncle Guang glanced back at Gu Chen to make sure he couldn't hear what he and Ji Chu were saying, and then he said with relief, 'Young master, this person is no ordinary person. It feels like he really has something in his hands!'

'So?' Ji Chu asked.

'So we have to find a way to get his contact information!' Uncle Guang's expression was serious as he spoke.

The boss has seen a lot of people himself, and from past experience, the wealthier the boss, the more low-key they are.

This person is already so low-key, so how wealthy must he be?

The Ji family has just arrived in Haicheng and urgently needs to gather resources and contacts!

This person must be retained no matter what, as he will definitely be of great use in the future!

'Well, sir, you're joking. If I did anything wrong just now, please forgive me.' Uncle Guang's attitude was obviously much more polite than before.

After all, he really didn't want the Ji family to lose such a good resource.

Gu Chen's eyelids twitched.

What's going on!

What does this mean?

But he quickly came to his senses. This person probably thinks he is some big boss.

He cleared his throat, his face slightly embarrassed.

'My family really didn't answer the phone, but my wife needs to have an operation here, so I should be in the hospital for the next two days. How about this, you tell me a room number and I'll go find you in the ward later.'

Ji Chu's brows twitched as he watched Gu Chen's awkward appearance.

This person doesn't seem to be lying, so it should be that there really isn't a phone at home.

Uncle Guang is an old fox after all, and he doesn't believe Gu Chen's words.

He was about to continue to badger for a few more words and a contact method when he saw Ji Chu walking over.

He tugged on Uncle Guang's sleeve to indicate that he should shut up, and then he smiled at Gu Chen.

'Inpatient Department, 6th floor, 601.'

Gu Chen nodded, 'Okay, I got it.'

Then he added, 'I'll be going then.'

He still had to go home to see Ji Pianran!

He didn't have time to chat here.

Ji Chu didn't try to stop him either, just nodded politely.

'Okay, I hope we can meet again.'

After all, he had seen the world with his father, and although Ji Chu was still young, he still spoke very smoothly in formal phrases.

'See you later!'

Gu Chen waved his hand, and the next second he was out of the pavilion, disappearing into the sea of people.

After making sure that no one was in sight, Uncle Guang glanced at Ji Chu and said with some unease, 'Young master, do you think he'll come?'

He was really afraid of losing such a good resource. The current Ji family was really riddled with problems and could no longer afford setbacks.

A good resource was like a timely gift for the Ji family, and he cherished every such relationship.

Ji Chu crossed his arms.

Looking at the sea of people, he spoke lightly,

'I think he'll come.'

For some reason, he had an inexplicable fondness and trust in Gu Chen.

After leaving the hospital, Gu Chen drove straight home.

What he wanted to do now was to bring Ji Pianran to the hospital first and cooperate fully with the treatment.

Although the illness was in Ji Pianran, Gu Chen would rather be sick himself than wish it on Ji Pianran.

Unfortunately, things did not go as he wished!

His mind was in a mess, and his hands twisted the steering wheel reflexively.

Before long, the car drove all the way into the village.

It was just about time for lunch.

Many people who had finished their work were walking on the other main road in the village, preparing to go home for dinner.

After a few steps, they saw a van driving from the direction of the city.

Although it was not very fast, it still raised a cloud of dust on the dirt road.

For them, this was very new, as it was a van.

'Who is this? Why did they buy a car?'

'Who knows, I think the Gu family is the richest in our village now?'

'That's right, they can even contract land. Without some money, they couldn't be so generous!'

'Hey, I saw it, it really is Gu Chen in there!'

'Good guy, Chen Zi has really made it, awesome!'

Everyone was commenting on it.

Gu Chen sat in the car and didn't hear a word.

He could see that some people were looking in his direction, but he wasn't in the mood to care about such trivial matters.

His mind was full of thoughts about how to tell Ji Pianran that she was sick after they met.

Gu Chen didn't know what kind of reaction she would have.

But he thought she would be very sad.

After all, no one would still be happy after learning that they were sick, especially with a serious illness that could be life-threatening.

Just thinking about her sad expression made Gu Chen's heart ache.

His mind was full of thoughts about how to help her face the fact that she was ill.

It was noon, and Ji Bianran had already finished cooking.

The stir-fried dish was very simple, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, and there was a side of vegetables.

She was just about to eat with Tang Tang when she heard the sound of a car outside the door, followed by Gu Chen walking in from the courtyard.

He kept his head down, so she couldn't see his expression, but his pace was very different from usual, and it looked a little heavy.

Ji Bianran blinked, unable to hide her surprise.

What had happened to Gu Chen?

In her memory, every day when he returned home, he seemed to be strutting with his head held high, looking full of energy and radiating charisma.

Today, why was he suddenly looking so dispirited?

Had something bad happened?

And why had he got a car?

Did he know how to drive?

Of course, Ji Bianran didn't know that in a previous life, Gu Chen had done basically anything to survive.

He had worked as a waiter, a security guard, in an electronics factory, and even as a doorman, and naturally, he had also worked as a deliveryman.

So driving was not a difficult task for him.

Tang Tang was small and couldn't see out of the window, but when she saw Ji Bianran tilting his head and looking out the window, she said with a curious face, 'Mommy, is Daddy back?'

Ji Bianran nodded, 'Yes, Daddy's back.'

After that, he put down the chopsticks in his hand, got up and headed towards the kitchen. Gu Chen had returned by now, but he must still not have eaten yet.

He had to serve him some rice.

When Tang Tang heard that Daddy had returned, she dropped the rice scoop in her hand on the table and ran out, as if she were happy.

She missed Daddy!

She hadn't even seen him this morning!

Gu Chen walked down the courtyard with her head down, feeling a little conflicted.

To be honest, although she had already decided how to tell Ji Pianran about her illness, when the moment really came, she found herself even more nervous. She didn't even realise when a fine layer of sweat had appeared on the palms of her hands.

When he squeezed them, they were damp.

As Ji Pianran lifted the curtain of the living room, Tangtang rushed out, took a few small steps, ran up to Gu Chen, and then held onto his legs with both hands, resting her little head on his lap.

'Daddy, I missed you so much,'

In the past, Gu Chen would feel a lot less when he saw his daughter and daughter-in-law looking tired, but today was strange. Seeing them, he didn't feel relieved, but instead his heart felt even heavier.

He smiled at Tang Tang and reached up to stroke the top of her head.

'Tang Tang, you're a good girl. Daddy missed you too,'

Although Gu Chen was trying his best to hide his thoughts, his tired and downcast voice made Ji Pianran realise instantly that he was not in the right state.

She walked over and looked at Gu Chen with a face full of concern. The light in her eyes was like the morning light, hiding an unforgettable tenderness.

'What's wrong?'