Xia Qingtian slept soundly through the night, only stirring when she rolled over and bumped her injured leg just as dawn was breaking. The pain made her gasp and sit up abruptly.
Once she was sitting, Xia Qingtian immediately turned to check on Xia Qingyu. Seeing that her sister was still fast asleep, she breathed a sigh of relief.
Lying back down, she found she was no longer sleepy.
She picked up her phone from the charging stand by the bed and pressed the lock screen button, only to discover an unread message.
Upon opening it, she saw it was an inquiry from Gu Yaoyang, which struck her as odd.
She hadn't told anyone about what happened last night, and she assumed the Yue family wouldn't be making a fuss either. How had Gu Yaoyang found out?
Since she couldn't sleep anyway, Xia Qingtian simply replied, stating she was fine and that Gu Yaoyang shouldn't worry.
She had expected a reply to take at least two or three hours, but before she could even place her phone back on the charging stand, a reply came through.
“Awake so early? Did you turn over and hurt your wound?”
Xia Qingtian was surprised by this reply and murmured, “Are you a mind reader? How do you know so much?”
She tapped her finger lightly on the screen, replying with an emoji, and then asked, “Are you not asleep or just waking up? Why are you up so early too?”
It couldn’t be that he had been waiting for her reply all this time…
Although Xia Qingtian felt it was impossible, she couldn't help but smile.
Getting a message replied to instantly felt wonderful.
She just didn't know if Gu Yaoyang’s body could handle it.
Judging by Gu Yaoyang’s personality and achievements, this guy was definitely a workaholic.
Xia Qingtian just couldn’t figure out how he was so all-around capable, seemingly knowing everything.
The Gu Corporation was involved in numerous fields, and he seemed to understand each one. It wasn't just entertainment and finance; he even seemed knowledgeable about the latest scientific research and new energy sectors.
Most importantly, such a versatile person could even cook delicious food.
When she had asked Gu Yaoyang about it before, he had simply said he had a lot of free time, so he learned many things to pass the time.
But where did he get so much time?
Even with her重生, it would be difficult for her to achieve what he had!
Xia Qingtian was unsure whether to call Gu Yaoyang exceptionally talented or a master of time management; in any case, he was formidable.
So formidable it was almost outrageous.
“I’m at the Yue family’s main hall, having morning tea with the Yue family head.”
“Huh?” Xia Qingtian exclaimed in surprise upon seeing this reply.
“Hm?” Xia Qingyu murmured, opening her eyes and looking at Xia Qingtian. “Sis? Did your wound hurt?”
“No, a friend came over. He’s having morning tea with Grandpa. He didn't mention it before, so I'm a little surprised,” Xia Qingtian said softly, coaxing Xia Qingyu. “You go back to sleep. I’ll go say hello. It’s still early.”
“Having morning tea this early? Strange fellow…” Xia Qingyu also found it peculiar, but she hadn’t slept well last night due to her worry about Xia Qingtian’s injury and was extremely sleepy. She only murmured and fell back asleep.
Watching Xia Qingyu sleep, Xia Qingtian tiptoed out of bed. After a brief wash, she went downstairs.
Meanwhile, in the Yue family's main hall, Gu Yaoyang was enjoying tea and chatting with the Yue family head.
Bai Yuqi, on the side, was resting his chin on one hand, half-asleep. He wished he could go back to the car and sleep rather than just sitting there.
He just couldn’t understand, was this adversary truly so utterly focused on Xia Qingtian?
Cherishing her like she was fragile, wanting to protect her from everything.
Now that they knew it was just a false alarm, he was still waiting outside the Yue family's door all night?
This past night, police officers had knocked on his car window three times. As soon as dawn broke, the Yue family head had them invited in.
Likely because they thought they were suspicious individuals.
Honestly, was she worth it?
He had always worried that Gu Yaoyang’s reclusive and indifferent nature would lead him to a lonely old age. Now, he realized he had been too hasty.
He was so sleepy…
He wanted to go home, miss his big bed, and sleep until he woke up naturally.
Gu Yaoyang ignored Bai Yuqi's plight; he felt relieved upon receiving Xia Qingtian's message that she was safe.
The Yue family head was also puzzled why people from the Gu and Bai families were lingering at his doorstep so early in the morning.
Inviting them in, he could only exchange a few casual words.
It wasn't until he saw Xia Qingtian descending the stairs that Gu Yaoyang’s eyes visibly brightened, and the Yue family head began to understand a little.
However, as this was still a budding matter, the Yue family head made no comment, pretending to know nothing.
“Grandpa, good morning.” Xia Qingtian first greeted the Yue family head, then looked at Gu Yaoyang and nodded, “Mr. Gu.”
Seeing Xia Qingtian appear before him, Gu Yaoyang finally felt the heavy stone in his heart lift.
“Qingtian, your leg is injured like this, why aren’t you sleeping more?” the Yue family head said deliberately. “Go back and sleep for a while longer.”
“Sleep? What sleep? I’m not asleep!” Bai Yuqi, thinking he was being addressed, immediately sat up straight and answered.
Seeing his reaction, Xia Qingtian couldn't help but burst into laughter, then said, “Young Master Bai, would you like to rest in a guest room?”
With Xia Qingtian’s invitation, Bai Yuqi was truly exhausted and no longer stood on ceremony. Yawning, he nodded.
Xia Qingtian immediately asked a servant to lead Bai Yuqi to a guest room to rest.
The room originally prepared for Xia Qingyu was just right for Bai Yuqi to get some much-needed sleep and relaxation.
After Bai Yuqi left, swaying slightly, Xia Qingtian took his previous seat. As she sat down, she swayed slightly, and Gu Yaoyang immediately reached out to steady her.
“Thank you, Mr. Gu,” Xia Qingtian said, her tone natural and fitting.
“It’s nothing. Be more careful when you’re injured,” Mr. Gu replied, his tone as usual.
The Yue family head glanced at the two of them before lowering his head to sip his tea, feigning ignorance.
He was also pondering inwardly.
In his opinion, Gu Yaoyang was excellent in all aspects, and he was quite a good match for his dear daughter.
However, the Gu family’s affairs were rather distasteful.
Yu Linwan and Gu Yaoqing were not easy people to deal with either.
There was no issue with them dating; he considered himself open-minded.
But if it came to marriage…
The Yue family head would worry about Xia Qingtian potentially suffering or being wronged.
“Grandpa, this tea is good. Is it a new batch?” Xia Qingtian said after tasting the warm tea.
“I went to visit a friend yesterday, and they gave it to me when I was leaving. I tasted it, and it was quite good, so I accepted it,” the Yue family head said, then looked at Gu Yaoyang. “I don’t know about you young people’s tastes nowadays; can you get used to it?”
“It’s quite good,” Xia Qingtian and Gu Yaoyang said in unison.
“…” The Yue family head, hearing this, vaguely felt that if he stayed any longer…
He was, more or less, quite redundant.