"Don't think like that. Even if you marry Miss Zheng, Miss Gu will still be your sister, and Miss Zheng is so close to your sister, they will surely visit often,"
"Miss Zheng will be happier to see you happy," Shen Xuan said softly, holding Gu Yi's hand.
"Let's not talk about this. Tomorrow, we two are going to be teachers at the academy. Miss Gu originally said she would come to talk to me about these matters today, but I didn't expect..."
"We'll go early tomorrow. Don't worry."
The three of them stayed there for a whole day. With Shen Xuan and Afu accompanying her, Gu Yi didn't feel so sad and lost.
Zheng Yu had been restless since returning yesterday. This matter was her fault; she was the one who wanted to be with Gu Yi. But now that she had left, she didn't know if Gu Yitong would punish Yi'er because of it.
Therefore, early this morning, Zheng Yu was already waiting at the entrance of the clinic, wanting to explain the matter to Gu Yitong. At least, she couldn't let Yi'er be wronged in the middle.
As soon as Zheng Yu saw Gu Yitong, she rushed forward, intending to explain. But before she could speak, Gu Yitong angrily pushed her. However, considering Gu Yi's reputation, she didn't push her out of the door but closed it instead.
"You still have the nerve to come? Don't come to my clinic again. This is a clinic. If you want to find someone for entertainment, don't come to my brother." Gu Yitong's chest heaved with anger, and the more she looked at Zheng Yu, the angrier she became.
"It's not like that! Yitong, listen to me. I was wrong yesterday. I was too presumptuous with Yi, Young Master Gu. I accept any punishment, but I am absolutely sincere towards Young Master Gu. It's not the kind of entertainment you're talking about."
"I'm sorry. I was careless about this matter. I should have told you formally about it earlier, instead of meeting him secretly. But I absolutely have no disrespect towards Young Master Gu."
"He is the love of my life, the only husband I will ever have. I, Zheng Yu, will only marry him in this lifetime."
"Are you finished?" Gu Yitong stood there quietly, listening to everything Zheng Yu said, her face expressionless. Seeing that Zheng Yu had no intention of continuing, she spoke coldly.
"If you're finished, then leave. Yi'er will keep his word tomorrow and go to the academy." Gu Yitong turned around and ignored Zheng Yu. Saying this was already her greatest concession, as she couldn't always prevent them from meeting, which would make Yi'er sad.
"Where is Yi'er? Why isn't he here?" The moment Gu Yitong turned around, Zheng Yu saw from the small door behind Gu Yitong that the courtyard was empty. Even the room behind the courtyard had its door wide open, and it was clear no one was inside.
Zheng Yu's heart grew anxious, and she blurted out.
"Zheng Yu! Don't push your luck. I already said Yi'er will go to the academy tomorrow, and you're still looking for him here? Yi'er? You dare to call him so intimately in front of me. Do you even have my— Gu Yi's sister— in your eyes!"
"I was just anxious because Yi'er wasn't here," Zheng Yu knew she had spoken out of turn, but she was still worried about Gu Yi. Although Gu Yi would not be harmed by Gu Yitong's side, she was still worried that Gu Yitong would punish Gu Yi for this matter.
"Yitong, please don't punish Young Master Gu because of this. It's my fault. He is weak and cannot withstand family discipline."
Although Zheng Yu didn't know what the Gu family's family discipline was, she knew that family disciplines were very strict, especially since Gu Yi had lived in a prominent family before, and such rules were even more stringent.
"What? You think Yi'er isn't here because I punished him? I wouldn't treat my own brother like that. If anyone is to be punished, it should be you."
Seeing Zheng Yu's concern for Gu Yi and her willingness to take all the blame, Gu Yitong felt a little relieved. She was quite satisfied with Zheng Yu's attitude, and even her tone of voice was less harsh.
"Alright, you've asked what you wanted to ask. You can go back now. Yi'er isn't here, and you won't see him."
Assured that Gu Yi was not injured, Zheng Yu felt much more at ease. She bowed respectfully to Gu Yitong and then left.
As Zheng Yu came out, she happened to meet Lu Yu, who was coming to the clinic. Lu Yu saw her, knew her intentions, and gave Zheng Yu a reassuring look. Seeing that the clinic door had not yet been opened by Gu Yitong from the inside, she secretly told Zheng Yu a few words to ease her worries.
"A'yu? What else happened after I left yesterday?" Zheng Yu also had a lot of questions for Lu Yu.
"Don't worry. After you left, Yitong sent Young Master Gu back to his room. She didn't scold him, nor did she punish him. She's just putting on a tough act; in her heart, she dotes on Young Master Gu the most."
"Today, Yitong was also angry and didn't want Young Master Gu to see you, so she kept him at home. I've already sent Xuan'er and Afu over. With those two accompanying Young Master Gu, he will be fine."
"I'm relieved that Yi'er is alright." Zheng Yu finally felt truly at ease after hearing about yesterday's events from Lu Yu.
Seeing Zheng Yu sigh with relief, Lu Yu smiled teasingly, "What? You're that worried about Young Master Gu?"
"Of course. He is my future husband, the one I love the most. How could I not worry about him? Although he didn't suffer any physical pain, he was still sad and upset in his heart. Fortunately, you sent my brother-in-law and Afu to accompany him today to talk to him and help divert his attention."
"It wasn't me who sent them; it was Yitong. She cares about Young Master Gu the most and naturally wouldn't bear to see him sad. Do you understand what I mean?"
Lu Yu said with a smile, her implication very clear.
"You're here today to talk about the men's academy, aren't you?" Seeing Zheng Yu's expression, Lu Yu knew she still had something to discuss.
"Yes, I originally planned to finalize it with him on the last day, but I didn't expect..."
"Just tell me. I'll tell Xuan'er when I get back today, and Xuan'er will tell Young Master Gu directly when he goes to see him tomorrow."
"That's the only way."
Lu Yu chuckled when she heard the disappointment in Zheng Yu's voice. "Don't push your luck. You won't be able to see him today. Letting Young Master Gu go to the academy tomorrow is already Yitong's biggest concession."
"I know."
Zheng Yu only left after confiding all the details to Lu Yu, feeling relieved.
Seeing Zheng Yu leave completely, Lu Yu took a deep breath, smiled, and turned to the closed door, saying helplessly, "I have to open the door now."
With that, she pushed open the clinic door. Gu Yitong was standing not far from the door. Lu Yu couldn't help but laugh, "Why are you so willing to eavesdrop?"
"When did you find out?" Gu Yitong wasn't annoyed that Lu Yu had seen through her; she was just curious how Lu Yu had discovered it.
"Do I need to think about it? I can guess it directly." Lu Yu walked to the table, poured herself a cup of tea, and drank it, "This tea is so warm, it's just right to relieve the cold outside."
Seeing that Gu Yitong remained silent, just standing there, Lu Yu swallowed the tea in her mouth and continued, "How was it? Are you satisfied with his answer just now?"
"It was alright," Gu Yitong also sat next to Lu Yu. Seeing Lu Yu's leisurely demeanor, she felt annoyed. "I haven't settled the score with you yet. Why did you tell Zheng Yu everything? Do you know me that well?"
"Of course, I know you. Then tell me, am I wrong?" Lu Yu twirled her teacup, confident.
"I don't want to talk to you anymore. Drink up quickly; patients will be coming soon." Gu Yitong, unable to best Lu Yu in an argument, picked up the folded fan on the table and turned to leave.