Chapter 2397: Chapter 201

During dinner, Ji Anyun wanted to speak to Ye Zhan several times.

But each time she couldn’t manage it, either because Chu Junming spoke first, or Ye Zhan was eating so attentively that she couldn’t find an opportunity.

Chu Junming casually asked, “Big Brother, should Second Brother have arrived at G City by now?”

“He arrived a while ago.”

Ye Zhan swallowed his food and answered indifferently.

“I’ll call Second Brother and see what he’s up to right now.”

Chu Junming set down his chopsticks with a smile on his lips, took out his phone, and was about to dial Tang Jinchen’s number.

Ye Zhan said nonchalantly, “You better not disturb him right now. If you interrupt his romance, he’ll definitely give you trouble when he gets back.”

“While Second Brother is with Gu Zhitong, I’ll have him ask if he knows where Momo went. That kid Yi Ze is like a headless fly trying to find her.”

Chu Junming laughed it off.

At this time, it shouldn’t interrupt anything important for Tang Jinchen.

If it were any later, it would be hard to say.

Ye Zhan’s brows lifted slightly, and he stopped objecting.

“Do as you please then.”

He also wanted to know where Momo was currently.

Due to his responsibilities, he couldn’t roam the world looking for her, not even visit G City.

The food in his mouth suddenly lost its original taste, seemingly tinged with a faint bitterness.

It was he who pushed Momo away.

No matter how hard it was emotionally, he had to endure it.

However, seeing his brothers trying one by one to help him find Momo, or explain things for him, amidst the bitterness in his heart, a faint warmth began to grow.

—

After dinner, Ye Zhan said he wanted to discuss something with Chu Junming.

He asked Ji Anyun to head home first.

Ji Anyun had no excuse to stay and felt slightly uneasy because of what Chu Junming had said during dinner.

Ye Zhan, Chu Junming, and Ji Anyun all walked out of the restaurant together.

They watched her drive away.

Chu Junming asked Ye Zhan, “Big Brother, where to now?”

“Let’s go to my place.”

“Which place?”

Chu Junming asked with a chuckle.

Ye Zhan glanced at him and walked silently toward his car in the parking spot.

Chu Junming chuckled once behind him.

He followed, opened the car door, and got into the driver’s seat.

—

In G City.

Tang Jinchen and Gu Zhitong finished their dinner, and it wasn’t too late.

Half an hour ago, Tang Zhixian had called Gu Zhitong, telling her he was already covering her shift.

He told her she didn’t need to return to the hospital.

“Where should we go now?”

As they left the BBQ restaurant, the man beside her dominantly clasped Gu Zhitong’s hand in his palm.

A men’s scarf with his scent was around her neck, and with every breath, she was enveloped in his aroma.

This feeling was somewhat unfamiliar.

Yet, in her heart, there was a flutter of joy and excitement.

Her heartbeat was faster than usual.

Under the dim lighting, Gu Zhitong’s delicate face glowed with a gentle warmth, which Tang Jinchen noticed, deepening his gaze.

“Let’s go to your place.”

Tang Jinchen laughed softly, his words making Gu Zhitong widen her eyes in surprise.

She couldn’t quite believe what she heard.

“You want to go to my house, now?”

Even though it wasn’t the middle of the night.

But what would he do at her house this late?

Seeing Gu Zhitong’s surprised expression, the man’s smile widened, “Sooner or later, I have to go; might as well sooner rather than later.”

“I’m afraid my dad will kick you out.”

Gu Zhitong said, barely stifling a laugh.

In her heart, though, his words stirred a sweet feeling.

As she looked into Tang Jinchen’s affectionate eyes, a peculiar thought struck her—this man was quite lovable.

He had a straightforward personality and was a man of action.

Tang Jinchen raised an eyebrow, “Even if Uncle Gu kicks me out, I won’t leave.”

Gu Zhitong hesitated a bit.

She lowered her gaze, then looked back into his eyes, softly asking, “Do you really want to go?”

Tang Jinchen placed one large hand on her shoulder, gazing at her attentively and gently saying, “I have to rush back to the Imperial City tomorrow morning, Tongtong.”

On saying this, he paused slightly.

His gaze on Gu Zhitong grew deeper and more affectionate, “Thank you for giving me a chance. I heard Uncle Gu doesn’t want you to marry far away, and I can’t let you be in a difficult position.”

Gu Zhitong blinked lightly.

The streetlights on this street weren’t very bright.

With Tang Jinchen slightly bowing his head, his features were shrouded in shadow, yet his expression softened, “Tongtong, I want to pursue you properly. I need to greet Uncle Gu; I can’t let him find out I’ve taken you away only after it’s done. I fear by then, Uncle Gu might dissect me with a scalpel.”

“Pfft—”

Gu Zhitong couldn’t help but laugh aloud.

Her once elegant face, animated by a smile, turned enchanting and captivating, “It’s not out of the question. If you’re scared, you can still… uh!”

On the winter street, in the shadow of the lamplight.

Tang Jinchen called softly, “Tongtong.”

“Let’s go buy some gifts.”

After thinking for a moment, she chuckled and agreed, “Alright then, let’s go buy some gifts, but let me give you a friendly reminder. If my dad kicks you out or you can’t get in, don’t regret it.”

“No regrets.”

Tang Jinchen replied confidently and firmly, and upon saying that, he took Gu Zhitong’s hand again, wrapping it tightly in his palm.