Chapter 460: Chapter 460: So Heartwarming
Gu Jiaojiao put away the Golden Needles, then took Elder Si’s hand to check his pulse. "Elder Si, your heart has always been weak. You’ll still need to recuperate slowly."
"Divine Doctor, we’ve been looking for you for a long time. I never expected you to be right here in the Imperial City, and to even treat my grandfather with the Golden Needles."
Si Jingping let go of his grandfather’s hand and immediately stood up, looking eagerly at the Divine Doctor, wanting to shake her hand.
But Su Shuochi grabbed both of Gu Jiaojiao’s hands. "Jiaojiao, you must be hungry. You haven’t had dinner yet."
Si Jingping’s hands were still awkwardly extended toward Gu Jiaojiao when a man suddenly stepped between them.
The man was very tall, easily over six-foot-one, and he simply planted himself in front of the Divine Doctor.
Only then did Si Jingping take a closer look. He and the Divine Doctor were wearing matching hoodies in different colors, paired with jeans in a similar wash.
He had broad shoulders and long legs, an extraordinary aura about him, with an added touch of untamed arrogance and nobility. Si Jingping thought, ’Even I don’t project an image like that.’
He could only awkwardly draw his hands back, balling them into fists. "Let me treat you to dinner," he offered.
"That won’t be necessary. Elder Si should go home and rest early. I’m going home to cook for her."
Su Shuochi refused coldly, a deep wariness surfacing in his profound eyes.
’This man in front of me might be a tiny bit less handsome than I am,’ he thought, ’but I have to admit, he’s very good-looking.’
’Besides, my own wife is admiring him. Even I have to admit the man is decent-looking.’
Gu Jiaojiao didn’t consider herself someone who judged based on looks, but at this moment, she was truly stunned.
The handsome man before her was just so incredibly good-looking, especially those deep eyes of his.
’They were the legendary kind of eyes, naturally full of deep feeling. One glance and you couldn’t help but imagine things...’
She almost got lost in his affectionate gaze, only to be snapped back to reality when Su Shuochi squeezed her hand so hard it hurt.
She said sheepishly, "Elder Si, Mr. Li, Grandpa Geng, we’re going to head home for dinner now. You can call us if you need anything."
"Alright, Jiaojiao, Shuo Ci, you two take care. Grandpa Geng will call you later," Elder Geng said with a wide smile.
Mr. Li didn’t have Gu Jiaojiao’s home number, and Elder Si certainly didn’t. Si Jingping was just about to ask the Divine Doctor for her phone number.
But when he heard what Mr. Geng said, he knew the old man must have the Divine Doctor’s number.
So he immediately changed his tune and said, "Divine Doctor, let me drive you home."
"No need, I drove here myself," Su Shuochi refused stiffly.
His gaze toward Si Jingping changed. His sharp, eagle-like dark eyes were as deep as a vast ocean, frozen over for a thousand miles.
Si Jingping: ...
’What’s with this guy? I just wanted to get on friendly terms with the Divine Doctor, that’s all!’
Gu Jiaojiao shot a reproachful glare at Su Shuochi beside her, complaining internally, ’Having such a jealous husband is a sweet burden, I suppose.’
She looked at the bewildered Si Jingping and said, "Hello. Thank you for your kind offer. If your grandfather needs anything, you can call me. This is my husband, Su Shuochi."
"Divine Doctor, you two are truly a one-in-a-million immortal couple. May I have your phone number, Divine Doctor?"
"This is my number." Su Shuochi reached into his hoodie pocket, pulled out a business card, and handed it to Si Jingping.
’The card has the number for my factory office,’ he thought. ’There’s no way I’m giving him our home number.’
Si Jingping took the exquisite card from Su Shuochi’s hand with both hands and looked at it: Jiaoci Medical Equipment Factory.
’Oh my god!’
’The Si Family has shares in this company!’
’But I had no idea this factory was founded by the Divine Doctor and her husband!’
While he was still in shock, Su Shuochi had already pulled Gu Jiaojiao away. Geng Haoyi excitedly tried to tag along.
But Elder Geng stopped him. "Xiao Zhi, you’re coming home with Grandpa."
"Grandpa, I came with Su and the others."
"You oblivious boy, can’t you see Little Su has run out of patience?"
Geng Haoyi: ...
’Su was impatient? How come I didn’t notice?’
Meanwhile, Su Shuochi hadn’t said a word since they left the office. He was feeling crushed.
’My wife doesn’t need me to worry about a thing. She’s so important to me, but to her, I feel dispensable.’
"Su Shuochi, what are you freaking out about now?" Gu Jiaojiao asked, seeing his listless expression.
"Sweetheart, you’re too amazing. I can’t even hope to catch up." The thought had just crossed Su Shuochi’s mind, and he blurted it out.
"Haha, are you only just realizing today how amazing I am?"
"No, I’ve always known you’re amazing."
"If you’ve always known, then what are you moping about?"
Gu Jiaojiao’s tone softened. "Silly, running away won’t solve anything. The more you want to avoid something, the more you need to face it head-on. Come on, tell me what’s really wrong."
"Mm, sweetheart, it’s not a big deal. It’s just that I see you treating bigwigs and fighting secret agents, but I can’t help with anything, and I feel a lot of pressure."
"Haha, is that all?" Gu Jiaojiao patted her chest and let out a sigh of relief.
’I thought it was because I’d been checking out that Si Jingping earlier!’
’If that were the case, I’d have to have a serious talk with him.’
’Does getting married mean I lose the privilege of admiring handsome men?!’
’It’s natural to take a second look at beautiful things, especially when it’s a really handsome guy.’
’Since he’s not being that petty, I don’t mind saying a few sweet things to him.’
"Su Shuochi, you need to remember, no matter how capable I am, I’m still your wife. A husband and wife are one entity. Besides, you’re amazing too. At least in my heart, you’re the best."
"Sweetheart, your praise... it’s my motivation! With your encouragement, I can do even better."
Su Shuochi’s dejected mood was instantly healed. He was fully revived, his fighting spirit soaring.
"Su Shuochi, don’t overthink things. After all, you have your own career, and you’re doing very well with it. I really do love you."
"Sweetheart, I love you more. I definitely love you more than you love me," Su Shuochi bubbled sweetly.
"Alright, stop being so cheesy. And in the future, don’t be so jumpy all the time. I didn’t abandon you when you were paralyzed, and now that you’re so amazing, I’d be even less willing to leave you."
"Sweetheart, it’s all my fault. I won’t be so insecure anymore. You know what? You’re so good to me. I’ll definitely make sure you have an even better life in the future."
"I know you’re amazing, and I don’t do it to pressure you. I can’t just let someone die to make you feel secure, right? And I can’t just stand there and let some men in black beat me up!"
"Haha, sweetheart, what are you talking about? Do you think I’m that kind of person? My only mistake was getting emotional about how amazing you are."
"Mhm, I believe you. In another two years, when your career is stable and I’m twenty, we’ll have a baby."
Gu Jiaojiao meant what she said. In two years, everything would be more or less stable.
’I know he’s very insecure, but I don’t want to have a baby at eighteen!’
"Jiaojiao, my love, I’ll listen to you. I’ll do whatever you say."
Su Shuochi was deeply moved. His wife knew just how to warm his heart.
