You've Got Mail: Cautionary Tale (YGMCT)

Chapter 57 - That Frog in The Well

A silence descended upon Wangshu Residence. Wu Xingzi looked at Mr. Lu’s ashen face worriedly, wondering if he should ask the physician over to take a look.

Wu Xingzi too understood that Mr. Lu probably had not thought about how to break off this engagement. After all, Miss Yue was very sincere about the relationship. Even though Wu Xingzi had only met her once, he could still sense that the young girl’s love for Mr. Lu was not muddled or unclear.

Sighing lightly, while feeling somewhat apologetic to Mr. Lu, Wu Xingzi’s heart too ached for Guan Shanjin.

It seemed that these two people still had a long way to go.

“This is a matter between Haiwang and me, there’s no need for Mr. Wu to worry over it.” Mr. Lu spoke coldly after a pause. Glaring at Wu Xingzi, his eyes were filled with flames.

“Sorry, I’ve overstepped. Mr. Lu, please forgive me.” Wu Xingzi stood up frankly, cupping his hands together in apology. He reflected on himself, whether he spoke too much. This matter, after all, wasn’t something he had the right to worry about.

“I’m a little tired now, so I won’t be entertaining Mr. Wu any longer. I hope that what Mr. Wu promised me today, will not be easily forgotten.” Mr. Lu did not bother standing up. With lowered eyes, his tone was weary, and it seemed like he truly was exhausted. “Han Xiao, send Mr. Wu back.”

“Yes. Mr. Wu, please.”

“Sorry for having disturbed you, Mr. Lu.” Glancing at Mr. Lu, Wu Xingzi sighed again, before stepping out of the bamboo pavilion and following behind Han Xiao’s back.

On the way back to Shuanghe Yard, they happened to meet Mint who was speeding back from the main kitchen. When Mint saw her elder sister, she pursed her lips, grabbing onto her and started muttering away. Mint diverted her attention to listen to her sister complain, frowning and sighing intermittently. Finally, she looked at her master in disbelief. Her mouth opened, as though she wanted to say something, but when she caught sight of Han Xiao’s quiet figure, she suppressed it.

Back in Shuanghe Yard, Han Xiao did not withdraw. Instead, she bowed and then watched Wu Xingzi calmly, making him extremely anxious. Only then, did she speak. “What Mr. Wu said just now, was it all from your heart?”

“Huh? Which line are you referring to?” Wu Xingzi looked lost. He could not understand why Han Xiao would ask this question.

“Is it true that you’re planning on leaving Bastion City?” Han Xiao decided to just be direct. Hearing this, Mint and Osmanthus too hurriedly stared at their master, holding their breaths and waiting for the answer.

“Uhh…” Wu Xingzi scratched the fleshy tip of his nose, hesitating slightly before he gave a wry reply. “There’s also no point in me staying here.”

Guan Shanjin and Mr. Lu had finally confirmed their feelings for each other. So, there was no longer a need for him, this substitute, anymore, right?

Han Xiao nodded. “Mr. Wu is bright and clever, just like how Vice General Man had described.”

Next, she took a couple of steps forward, and continued with a lowered voice. “Does Mr. Wu plan on returning to Qingcheng County?”