You Owe Me, My Love

Chapter 383 Wonderfully Sweet And Simple

Wu Nian enjoyed talking to people like Gu Mingchen. Their conversation was relaxed, at ease, and free of conflict, providing a glimpse into a wonderfully sweet and simple life. Occasionally, he would speak, and she could feel the sweet sensation flowing in her veins just by listening to his voice.

“Oh, yes, I do cook. What about fish tofu soup? The wild crucian carp from the lake would be perfect for that dish,” Wu Nian replied with a smile.

Gu Mingchen glanced at her and smiled, too.

He rarely smiled, and when he did he looked quite dashing.

“Other than crucian carps, we also caught a silver carp and a herring. Let’s see what you can do with them.” Gu Mingchen posed a challenge.

Just then, Shen Yiyan walked out of the room, well-dressed as always, He smiled at them as he joined in the conversation, “It seems I’m in luck today. Chief Gu’s an expert at fishing, while I’ve only caught a dozen small crucian carps. Ah, the shame!”

“You deserve it, idiot!” Liu Yan came out of the room with her cheeks flushed, unsure if it was due to anger or shyness.

She approached Wu Nian and grabbed her by the arm. “Nian, you’ll be cooking tonight, and I shall assist you.”

Shen Yiyan pursed his lips, holding back a chuckle.

Liu Yan glared at him. And what the heck are you laughing at?

After that, she led Wu Nian to the kitchen and shut the door behind them. She reported her findings to Wu Nian. “Nian, when you weren’t here just now, I told them about Su Xuyan. Gu Mingchen said there would be no surprises. I’m guessing he has an idea on what’s going to happen, but I can’t figure out how he intends to make it work.”

“Gu Mingchen can be quite reliable when it comes to getting things done. Let’s just wait and see. Most of the time, the best-laid plans tend to go awry.”

Knock, knock, knock. Someone was knocking on the door.

Wu Nian went to open it.

The butler stood grinning at the door, carrying two buckets of fish.

Wu Nian took the buckets from him, and Liu Yan closed the door after he left. The latter looked into the containers and was disgusted by the sight. “No compare, no despair. If you ask me, Shen Yiyan’s really lame. He caught so many fish but none are as useful as Gu Mingchen’s only catch.”

“Everyone’s a master in their own field. Besides, fishing requires luck, more or less,” Wu Nian said, as she began cleaning the fish.

lowered her voice and spoke to Wu Nian, “Shen Yiyan wants me to go back with him tomorrow. You’ll have to negotiate on my behalf. The condition I put forward is that if the partnership falls through, I want to take one week off next month to

That way, even if it comes to naught, you can still go traveling.” Wu

leaves us with Aaron when it comes to travel plans. By

eight o’clock this morning. He should be in Ustrana by now.” Wu Nian took out her phone

he doesn’t call, then you do it. Gosh,

that, Liu Yan dialed the

to stop her

The call went through.

phone by

Nian

call. What

must be tired from your journey. You should get some rest,” Wu Nian said, intent on

that. Haha. I wish to get

chance,” Wu Nian said. Not knowing what to say next, she fell

“That’s settled, then. If I ever get to visit A City, you’ll prepare

“Sure.”

Nian fell silent

herself in an awkward position, not knowing whether she should hang up

seconds as well before he spoke. “Nian, I’m facing a little problem here, but there’s nothing to worry about.

all, an arranged marriage was no trivial matter. It could change the fate of

that. Don’t force yourself to take up too much burden and stress. Whenever you feel conflicted and can’t find the way out, just think of your expectations, both the good and the bad. Write them all down. Add one point for every positive situation you can think of and deduct

the phone, Aaron chuckled. “To be honest, it doesn’t matter to me how many negative points I end up with. Because I want to be with you, and I’ll work hard toward that goal. I’m pretty much set for life. I’m just

long eyelashes hid the spark in her eyes. For a

“I guess God is really fair and just. I’ve always felt that I didn’t score well in the health department, but I seem to handle

bittersweet, Wu Nian responded, “Can we start

grinned. “I am willing

I have to get cooking now. So I’ll talk

“Okay.”

who took the cue and ended the call. Then, with a smile, she gave her comment. “I think Aaron’s a really nice guy. He’s quite a gentleman and, from what I

can’t return his feelings if that happens. But, all in