SGEIRS -Chapter 205 Those Involved Are Confused

After court was dismissed, Qi Yunwen deliberately observed Gu Jingxi’s movements. He discovered that Gu Jingxi did not head home, but instead walked in the opposite direction.

Yipin Pavilion was located in a different direction from the Changxing Marquis’ Residence.

Seeing this, Qi Yunwen curved his lips into a meaningful smile and murmured softly, “Gu Yaoling, you’re already so devoted to your little wife without even realizing it. If this were merely out of responsibility, would you really go this far?”

To verify his suspicion, Qi Yunwen intentionally followed behind, wanting to see whether Gu Jingxi was truly going to Yipin Pavilion to buy pastries.

Facts proved that Gu Jingxi really did go there.

Qi Yunwen thought that since he was already here, he might as well buy some pastries for his wife and child.

“The last box of lotus pastries! Only one left! Once it’s sold, we’re closing! We’ll open again tomorrow!”

As soon as Qi Yunwen got down from his carriage, he heard the shop assistant shouting loudly. Learning that there was only one portion left, he had no intention of competing with his friend. After all, his friend needed it more than he did.

However, in the next moment, he saw a familiar figure rushing toward Yipin Pavilion across the street, clearly intending to snatch the last portion. Startled, Qi Yunwen hurried forward, taking long strides, and reached out to grab the person’s arm.

Song Xinning had been about to grab the last pastry when she was suddenly stopped. She immediately flared up, halted, and turned her head angrily to see which blind fool dared block her.

To her surprise, it was her uncle.

She instantly became anxious and said angrily, “Uncle, what are you doing? Didn’t you hear that it’s the last one? If I don’t get it, I’ll be furious with you!”

Qi Yunwen replied, “Why fight for it? Wouldn’t it be better to leave it for someone who needs it more?”

Song Xinning glared at him and snapped, “Who needs it more than your niece? Let me tell you, if I don’t get to eat it today, I’ll be craving it so badly I won’t be able to sleep. Do you know how serious insomnia is?”

Qi Yunwen said calmly, “Your Uncle Gu needs it more than you do.”

Hearing this, Song Xinning grew even angrier. Seeing that he was bullying his own niece for the sake of his brother, she immediately felt the urge to complain to her grandmother.

She huffed, “He’s a grown man. Missing one snack won’t kill him. Aren’t men usually not obsessed with food? Isn’t it the same whether he eats it or not?”

Qi Yunwen chuckled. “Silly girl, do you think he bought it for himself? Doesn’t he have a little wife at home? Your good friend. He’s buying it to make her happy. If you snatch the last one, what will he use to coax her?”

As soon as he finished speaking, the anger in Song Xinning’s heart vanished instantly. Her eyes lit up. She glanced in Gu Jingxi’s direction and asked hesitantly, “Uncle, are you saying he bought it for A-Yao?”

Qi Yunwen nodded. “Yes. It’s for your good friend. I told him Yipin Pavilion’s pastries were good, so he came after court.”

Song Xinning was stunned.

Just a few days ago, she had personally seen Marquis Gu buying jewelry for A-Yao at Jinyu Pavilion. Now he was buying her pastries again?

Looking at that tall, slender figure, she smiled with relief. “That’s wonderful.”

Qi Yunwen raised an eyebrow. “What’s wonderful?”

Song Xinning smiled. “He treats A-Yao well, so I’m happy. Forget giving him pastries—even if I had to pay for them, I’d be willing. As long as he keeps treating her so well.”

Qi Yunwen laughed softly. “Listening to you, anyone would think you’re his mother-in-law.”

Song Xinning: “……”

Qi Yunwen continued, “He’s never been this attentive to any woman before. Whatever he does, he’s very devoted. If he’s truly set on your good friend, he’ll definitely treat her well for life.”

Curious, Song Xinning asked, “Then has he decided on A-Yao yet?”

Qi Yunwen shrugged. “I don’t know. But judging from things, he’s becoming more and more concerned about her. It’s just that those involved are confused, while onlookers see clearly. He hasn’t realized it himself.”

After thinking for a moment, Song Xinning asked hesitantly, “Uncle, should I tell A-Yao about this?”

Qi Yunwen shook his head. “No, don’t. It might trouble her. It’s better if she doesn’t know. Let her slowly fall in love. By the time she realizes it, they’ll already be in love with each other.”

Song Xinning nodded in agreement.

She suddenly felt that watching others slowly fall in love was quite interesting—far more entertaining than reading storybooks. After all, this was real life, and both of them were exceptionally good-looking. Her heart fluttered with anticipation.

A moment later, she saw Gu Jingxi finish buying the pastries and get into his carriage, heading toward the Changxing Marquis’ Residence.

She quietly turned to her uncle and asked faintly, “Uncle, since there are no pastries left, shouldn’t you compensate your niece?”

“You little debt collector. I must have owed you in my previous life to be your uncle now.” Qi Yunwen laughed, flicked her forehead lightly, and said warmly, “Come on. Let’s go to the rouge shop. I’ll buy two boxes for your aunt, and one for you as well.”

Song Xinning immediately beamed. “Uncle, you’re the best! You’re the best uncle in the whole world!”

Qi Yunwen replied flatly, “Stop flattering me and do more practical things.”

Song Xinning shut her mouth and decided to play dead, remaining silent.

Looking at his niece—soon to be married yet still so childish—Qi Yunwen said earnestly, “You’re getting married at the end of the year. You should be more steady. Look at your good friend. You’re the same age, yet she’s much more composed than you.”

Song Xinning pouted. “You really are siblings with my mother. You talk exactly the same way.”

Qi Yunwen laughed. “Fortunately, you’re marrying into the Shen family. Their son will spoil you. If it were someone else, that might not be the case.”

Changxing Marquis’ Residence, Weirui Pavilion

Hearing movement outside, Meng Jinyao knew that Gu Jingxi had returned.

Soon, she saw his tall figure enter her sight. His steps were steady and unhurried as he walked toward her.

These past few days, she had been worrying unnecessarily. Every time she saw Gu Jingxi, she felt strangely uneasy, and even found herself unfamiliar.

Seeing her frowning and lost in thought again, Gu Jingxi hastened his steps. He handed her the oil-paper-wrapped pastries and said gently, “Madam, these are lotus pastries from Yipin Pavilion. I’m not sure if they suit your taste.”

Meng Jinyao was stunned, surprise flashing in her eyes.

She mechanically reached out and took the package. It wasn’t heavy, yet in her hands it felt weighty, making her emotions complicated.

A few days ago, he gave her jewelry. Today, he bought her pastries.

What exactly did this man mean?

Could it be… just as Ningdong had said—that he truly had feelings for her?