Gu Jingchen's eyes were almost filled with anticipation as he watched Su An walk over.
Then--
"The seal you want."
Su An put the things in her hands on the table, and then didn't say a word again.
It was as if she hadn't gone to the bedroom at all just now, nor had she seen the "memories" in the bedroom that belonged only to the two of them.
Gu Jingchen's heart suddenly sank.
If it was just hanging on the edge of the cliff before, now it has completely fallen to the bottom and broken into pieces.
The anticipation in his eyes was instantly buried by disappointment.
What he fears most is that Su An turns a blind eye to him.
He would rather she complained about him, argued with him, or asked him why he did what he did.
But the only thing she didn't want to see was that no matter what he did, she turned a blind eye.
Su An seemed to have completely wrapped herself up.
Not a single gap.
Gu Jingchen sighed deeply in his heart, picked up the seal, and pressed it hard on the lower right corner of the document, so hard that the paper around the seal wrinkled.
What else can be done...
What else can he do...
Just let her leave like this?
The wound on his back kept stinging, making it almost impossible for Gu Jingchen to calm down and think.
"Gu Jingchen, should it be ready?"
Su An's voice also sounded at the right time, seeming to urge him. It only took a long time to stamp a seal.
Gu Jingchen was startled when he heard this, then suddenly let go of his hand and slowly put the seal aside.
However, out of the corner of his eye, he inadvertently glanced at another folder thrown aside, and his eyes suddenly lit up.
Got it!
He still has something to talk about with An An!
Although the original plan was to find out everything before telling her, but...
Gu Jingchen thought about it and hurriedly said: "An'an, there is one more thing..."
As he spoke, he pulled out the folder he had just seen and took out a few pieces of paper.
After another pause for a few seconds, he continued in a deep voice: "I did some private research on the matter of the child mother..."
Hearing the child mother, Su An's originally calm face finally showed a look of surprise.
Then he saw Gu Jingchen handing over some papers in his hand.
"I know that you have always suspected Ye Kexin. Although the case has been closed now, I still helped you pay attention. After this incident, the Su family invested in a medical-related public welfare project..."
"But before that, let alone medical care, they had not been involved in any public welfare projects, and the prisoner's mother was on the list of people who had applied for public welfare assistance..."
"Public welfare..."
Su An murmured these words in a low voice, hurriedly took the pieces of paper, and quickly read through them.
Then, as expected, I saw that the Su family and the detailed information about the charity project had been printed out.
Su An looked carefully at each line, and the look on her face became more and more solemn.
The resentment that had long since dissipated in my heart also gathered in my chest again.
That's right...
This must be the evidence!
That person agreed to take the blame for Ye Kexin just to treat his mother!!!
How could a person like Su Shicheng, who loves money as much as his life, be willing to use money for charity!!!
He is not that kind!
Su An bit her lower lip fiercely, a trace of unwilling hatred flashed in her eyes.
Gu Jingchen noticed her emotions and hurriedly spoke.
"An'an, although I have found this, the Su family has not chosen a donor yet, so the money is still unused and needs to wait a little longer!"
"There is no way to use it as evidence now, but don't worry, I will continue to keep people's eyes on me, and I will tell you as soon as I have news. I will definitely help you in this matter to the end!"
"you……"
Listening to Gu Jingchen's words, Su An finally couldn't help but reveal a flaw in the indifferent expression on her face.
She didn't want to owe Gu Jingchen any more favors.
Even if it was about the earthquake, she made it clear to him.
Each of them saved the other once, so it was considered even.
But……
This information may very well be related to the truth behind the murder of the child mother!
She couldn't ignore it...
Su An's fingertips unconsciously clenched the information in her hand.
For a long time——
She finally said softly: "Gu Jingchen, thank you, these things are very important to me..."
"I wish I could help you."
Gu Jingchen saw that her attitude finally softened a little, and he was somewhat grateful for his decision just now.
Then suddenly she heard Su An whisper: "If it's really Ye Kexin..."
Halfway through her words, she suddenly lost her voice.
He couldn't help but show a look of annoyance on his face.
She asked what the meaning of this sentence was.
Even if Gu Jingchen said he liked her, it didn't mean that Ye Kexin was no longer in his heart.
He could tell from what happened last time that there was no way he could completely break up with Ye Kexin.
Now that these materials can be produced, is it already a "just act of extermination"?
Just as Su An was thinking, she heard Gu Jingchen's voice.
"An'an, if it is really her, I will never cover up. I just want to tell you the truth! In other words, from the time I chose to investigate her, the only person I trust is you."
His tone was firm, without any hesitation.
Su An was stunned when he heard this, and a strange feeling suddenly came from the bottom of his heart. He felt a little sour for no reason, but suddenly felt relieved.
Believe her...
She really didn't expect that she could actually hear these three words from Gu Jingchen.
When the incident first happened, she also said a lot of bad things to Gu Jingchen...
After meeting at work, the two of them avoided talking about the matter.
Unexpectedly, he has been helping secretly investigate...
That’s all.
As long as the truth about Tong Ma's murder can be found out, the matter between her and Gu Jingchen really doesn't mean anything.
Even if he asked her to pay the corresponding remuneration, she would be willing!
As long as she can afford it!
"Gu Jingchen..."
Su An put the things in his hands away and thanked him again: "Thank you for your willingness to help. I said some excessive things before. I apologize to you. I'm sorry."
"It doesn't matter, I know you are in a hurry."
Of course, Gu Jingchen would not be really angry with her. As he spoke, he thought quickly in his mind about whether there was any chance to keep Su An.
Then he saw Su An carefully collecting the information and putting it into the bag.
Then he said: "I will continue to investigate along this clue. Today... I will go back first."
As Su An said that, his originally tense face actually squeezed out a rare smile towards Gu Jingchen, and turned around as he spoke.
The next second——
"An'an!"
Gu Jingchen almost subconsciously stopped the person and stood up in an instant.
There was a sharp sting from the wound on his back, but he ignored it. He just subconsciously didn't want her to leave. He stood in front of Su An in two steps and said in a hurry: "I still have something to say to you!"
Su An paused and looked at her with some confusion.
Gu Jingchen only said one sentence and then nothing more, with a rare hesitation on his face.
After a long while, he said in a deep voice: "I'll give it to you."
"No, I'll drive over."
Su An refused without thinking, then looked at Gu Jingchen's face and added: "You are still injured, so you should have a good rest."
Perhaps because of her relationship with the child mother, her tone is no longer as cold and distant as before.
Gu Jingchen suddenly felt happy, and an impulse rushed to his lips.
Maybe……
He still has a chance.
The matter of the child mother was a huge turning point for him!
At least the relationship between two people no longer has to be so rigid!
besides……
Letting her know his feelings is not a joke, nor is it a whim!
"An'an."
Gu Jingchen spoke again, his tone much calmer than before.
The things that I was struggling with just now have come to an end.
He asked directly: "Have you seen everything in the bedroom?"
Su An paused after hearing this, but she didn't expect that he would actually mention it directly. She couldn't help but look a little surprised.
But……
Since Gu Jingchen has already brought it up, she can respond directly and explain it clearly to him.
Su An took a deep breath and then said slowly.
"I saw it, but Gu Jingchen, what I said that day is true. If you missed it, you missed it. I thank you for helping to investigate the child mother's matter, but it is two different things from our relationship. I can't help it..."
"That's not what I meant."
Gu Jingchen heard that she had misunderstood and hurriedly interrupted.
"An'an, I don't want to use this matter as an excuse to force you to reconcile with me or repay me. I just want to tell you that I am serious about you and I really hope you come back. We can
restart!"
"But even if you don't want to, I won't force you, let alone force you. I just... want you to understand my thoughts, or..."
"We can each take a step back, even if we return to the relationship of friends, just like before we got married, we can say hello naturally when we meet. As friends, if you encounter any trouble, you can come to me for help. Is that okay?"
Gu Jingchen didn't dare to expect too much.
I just hope that I can at least have a chance to get along with her normally.
He didn't want to see Su An's deliberately indifferent attitude anymore.
Su An said nothing.
But he listened to every word Gu Jingchen said.
During this time, she did see changes in Gu Jingchen.
His temper is no longer as unpredictable as before.
People have also become much more easy-going.
He even said the words "believe her".
He seemed to be changing towards the "Gu Jingchen" she once wanted.
But so what?
She doesn't need it anymore.
Su An, who was once devoted to Gu Jingchen, is "dead".
Once, she thought that as long as she stayed with Gu Jingchen and was his "Mrs. Gu", she would have the sense of security she wanted.
But she couldn't be more wrong.
Now, the person who can give her a "security" is her senior.
If Gu Jingchen's words had been heard before, she would have been ecstatic.
But now, she thought of Lu Ziting.
Thinking of her senior’s contribution to her.
Thinking of the care and love her seniors had for her.
It turns out...unknowingly, the position of the senior in her heart has become so important?
"An'an?"
Gu Jingchen's voice suddenly came, interrupting Su An's thoughts.
Seeing that she didn't speak, he asked again: "An'an, are you really... not even giving me a chance to be friends?"
A trace of hesitation flashed in Su An's eyes.
Be friends with your "ex".
I'm afraid very few people in the world would do this.
But Gu Jingchen was injured trying to save her before...
I just gave her another important clue about the child mother.
For a long time——
Su An finally nodded gently.
"Yes, but we are just ordinary friends."
This is the biggest concession she can make.
If Gu Jingchen really knew how to be a "normal friend".
She recited the last sentence silently in her mind without speaking it out.
Gu Jingchen's face suddenly brightened up, and he immediately opened his mouth to stay with Su An for dinner.
The words came to his lips, but he hesitated for a moment.
no……
An An had just agreed to ease the relationship with him, and if he forced someone to stay, it would only arouse her resentment.
Gu Jingchen thought about it and quickly changed his words: "Then I'll take you downstairs."
Su An did not refuse this time and followed him downstairs.
Unexpectedly, when he arrived at the living room, he saw the door not far away suddenly opened.
Qiu Shuya actually walked in from outside!
She was holding a bunch of large and small bags in her hands, as if she had just returned from shopping outside.
Then he saw Su An and Gu Jingchen walking down the stairs, and his eyes suddenly lit up!
"Su An! Why are you here?"
After being surprised, Qiu Shuya immediately put on a bright smile and quickly exchanged a look with Gu Jingchen. She felt very happy and thought that it was Gu Jingchen who had chased Su An back.
I didn’t expect that the next second——
"Aunt, I'm here to deliver a document to Gu Jingchen."
Su An respectfully greeted Qiu Shuya, with a polite and distant tone.
Qiu Shuya was stunned when he heard this and could barely keep the smile on his face.
Then he noticed that Su An was still holding a bag in his hand, as if he was planning to leave, and he felt a little jealous.
So it turns out you haven’t gotten it back yet?
Gu Jingchen, this stinky boy!
I told him to serve him some snacks!
How come everyone has arrived at home and yet they still can’t stay?
While Qiu Shuya was thinking, she suddenly stepped forward with a smile and directly took Su An's arm!
"An'an, it's already this time. Since you're here, why not just have dinner before leaving. I'll ask the chef to cook more of your favorite dishes! You must have missed the taste of home after not being back for so long..."
"I……"
Su An was caught off guard by Qiu Shuya's enthusiasm.
She has been married to Gu Jingchen for two years, and she has never been treated so warmly by Qiu Shuya!
Although Qiu Shuya did not treat her badly, he spent most of the time "educating" her, which was not really cordial.
But now...
Su An subconsciously wanted to refuse.
But after Qiu Shuya finished speaking, she quickly ordered the servant: "Go and ask the kitchen to prepare quickly and make more dishes that Madam used to like!"
"Yes, ma'am."
The servant took the order and went straight to the kitchen.
Su An hurriedly refused: "Mrs. Gu, it's really no need. I'm just here to deliver documents. Now that the work is over, it's time to go back..."
"Why are you so unfamiliar with me?"
Qiu Shuya didn't wait for Su An to finish speaking, so she pretended to be dissatisfied and interrupted her.
Then his expression suddenly changed, and he sighed sadly.
"An An, tell your mother the truth. You want to separate from Jingchen. Is it because your mother was too harsh on you before and you are angry with your mother?"