Chapter 2279 - 24: Likes It When She Calls Him a Fool (Part 2)

"Haha, of course, this Song Le is just here to embarrass himself, a dead fish trying to turn over, huh... probably no chance at all."

...

The media began packing their bags, preparing to leave, while Gu Xiran turned and walked toward the dressing room.

Song Le glared viciously at Gu Xiran’s departing back, unable to stop himself from speaking.

"Gu Xiran, don’t think you can actually end up with Qin Jin... keep dreaming... it’s never going to happen in this lifetime."

Gu Xiran: "..."

Gu Xiran’s steps faltered slightly, wanting to turn around when she heard Song Le’s words, but Sister Ping quickly grabbed her shoulder.

"There are media around now, don’t turn around, just think of her as a mad dog barking."

"Mm."

Gu Xiran nodded, even if she turned around every day, inexplicable, mixed emotions intertwined in her heart, then spread out...

She always felt that Song Le’s words were not unfounded, like a spell causing her some unease intertwined with emotions.

Gu Xiran didn’t turn around, walking straight away, while Song Le could only resentfully watch her back, eyes full of hatred.

Why... do I always have to look up to your back...

And end up with nothing.

...

During the afternoon’s shoot, Gu Xiran was somewhat distracted by Song Le’s remark, and her performance in a few scenes wasn’t very good. She managed to finish only after adjusting herself.

The crew, delayed by Song Le and the media, didn’t handle the timing well, so filming ended early. After returning to the hotel, Gu Xiran was somewhat absent-minded.

"Tang Bao, what’s wrong, not feeling well today? You don’t look too good."

"No..."

Tang Bao’s lips curled into a radiant smile, quietly leaning on Sister Ping’s shoulder.

"I’ve just been feeling a bit of worry for no reason lately... sigh, Sister Ping, do you think I’ve grown up... starting to worry about trivial matters."

"You little girl, the madam is worried about your health, so she specially had someone send over some tonic soup for you. Drink some later, and once your body is strong, all these strange thoughts will be gone..."

"Alright... I’ll listen to you."

Gu Xiran nodded, without any pretense, like a girl next door.

"The main issue is meeting this Song Le recently, not a good character... just sorting out these bad elements on the road later would be fine... that Song Le is so peculiar, and her look... truly disgusting, trying hard to transform into your appearance but ended up looking like neither this nor that, truly ugly..."

Gu Xiran burst out laughing at her words, then she pushed Sister Ping’s arm lightly, speaking softly, "Sister Ping, stop it... alright, I have to study my lines, you should go rest a bit."

"Okay okay..."

Sister Ping rested beside her, while Gu Xiran worked on her lines.

While studying, she got a bit sleepy, then she received a call from Gu Mochen.

"Tang Bao, it’s Daddy, the hospital report is out, Qin Song’s health is fine, I’ve already sent the report to your email."

"That’s good, Daddy, thank you."

Gu Xiran let out a heavy sigh of relief, feeling at ease after confirming that Qin Song was fine.

"No need to thank me, was filming exhausting today?"

"Not at all exhausting, just missing Daddy, Mommy, Cubao..."

"Haha..."

What a little trickster, truly a smooth talker.

Gu Mochen was utterly amused by Tang Bao, letting out a light chuckle. Father and daughter chatted affectionately, talking back and forth for quite a while. Reluctantly, Gu Xiran hung up the phone, then called Qin Song.

"Qin Song... Daddy just called me, said the hospital sent him the physical examination results... sigh..."

Gu Xiran tried hard to suppress her laughter, pretending to be in utter sorrow.

"Qin Song, how could you not tell me your health reached such a poor state?"

Qin Song: "..."

"Tang Bao..."

"You..."

Tang Bao carefully brewed her emotions, deliberately playing a prank on Qin Song.

Hmph... so young yet not taking good care of his body, luckily he’s okay, otherwise, it would be too late for regrets.

"Don’t be sad or upset."

Qin Song almost instinctively blurted out.

The last thing he wanted was for anyone to be sad or upset because of his condition, especially Tang Bao.

She was his Little Princess whom he most wanted to protect, wanting her always to be happy and joyful; that, to him, was the best outcome.

Gu Xiran initially assumed that Qin Song, with his intellect, would show indifference to her and then criticize her thoroughly.

Unexpectedly, Qin Song seemed to be completely into character, not doubting at all, rather consoling her not to be sad.

Gu Xiran inwardly thought, bad, did I overdo it with my acting...

"Qin Song, don’t get it wrong... I was just joking with you, you’re perfectly fine, Daddy’s report says you’re in excellent health."

Gu Xiran’s voice sounded cheerful, because knowing Qin Song was okay made her happier than anything else.

"Don’t be mad... I just wanted to tease you, to remind you to take better care of your health..."

Gu Xiran stuck out her tongue, holding the phone, she apologized to Qin Song on the other end.

Upon hearing Gu Xiran’s words, Qin Song’s expression slightly changed, then heaved a heavy sigh of relief.

She doesn’t know...

That’s great.

He’s really afraid she’d find out.

Terrified she’d be sad or upset...

After a long pause, Qin Song holding the phone, slowly spoke, "Xiran, what if one day, I get a terminal illness, what then?"

Gu Xiran: "..."

This guy is spouting nonsense again.

Gu Xiran puffed her cheeks, muttering softly, "Big fool, what nonsense are you talking?"

Upon hearing her call him a big fool, Qin Song’s eyes immediately welled up, a mix of emotions swirling within...

He liked it when she called him a fool.