Chapter 706 - Husband You're Not Good Enough 2 More 6
Chapter 706 of "Assistant to My Contracted Husband" begins with suspense: âBecause youâre beautiful.âGu Mochenâs dark eyes were full of indulgent light as he gazed meaningfully... Donât stop reading!
âBecause youâre beautiful.âGu Mochenâs dark eyes were full of indulgent light as he gazed meaningfully at the woman in front of him, wanting to imprint every smile and frown of hers onto the tip of his heart.
Jian Ran listened to the manâs words praising her beauty, a compliment that probably every woman liked to hear, and her face turned slightly red.
âOpen your mouth, take your medicine.â
âOkay.â
Gu Mochen opened his mouth, allowing the womanâs small hand to pour the medicine from her palm into his mouth, then he took a big gulp of warm water and swallowed.
Seeing this, Jian Ran extended her small hand to caress Gu Mochenâs chest and said softly.
âSwallow it quickly, and it wonât be bitter anymore.â
âMm.â
Gu Mochen, who originally didnât have much experience with taking medicine, watched Jian Ranâs procedures and pursed his lips lightly before saying, âJian RanâŚ
how come youâre so experienced?â
âUmâŚ
because I used to give it to TangâŚ
Jian Ran blurted it out subconsciously because Tang Bao had taken a lot of medicine when she was little.
Jian Ran, realizing what she almost blurted out, started to explain unnaturally afterward.
âBecauseâŚ
because I used to take medicine frequently when I was little, and then after taking the medicine, I would eat a piece of candy so it wouldnât be so bitterâŚ
UmâŚ
Later I figured out a method, that if you swallow it and then lift your hand along your chest, it wonât be so bitter.â
Gu Mochen listened to the womanâs somewhat contrived explanation, nodded his head, half-believing.
Jian Ran intertwined her small handsâŚ
In fact, she did not want to tell Gu Mochen mainly because she did not want the man to worry.
Tang Baoâs illness had indeed troubled her for many years.
She used to wash her face with tears, but now that Tang Baoâs condition was stable, she felt at ease herself.
Gu Mochen looked deeply at Jian Ranâs subtle expressions, knowing she was hiding something from himâŚ
He pursed his lips lightly and said.
âMm.â
The atmosphere became somewhat awkward for a moment, Jian Ran clenched her small hand and tried to change the subject.
âGu Mochen, what do you plan to do about Chu Yingying and Lan Xing?â
Upon hearing this, Gu Mochen immediately raised his hand to pull Jian Ran into his embrace, gesturing for the woman to rest directly on his chest.
He pursed his lips lightly and said in a soft voice.
âItâs simpleâŚ
Business is businessâŚ
Chu Yingying attempted murder, and twice she failed to kill, so most likely if she doesnât spend her life in jail, she wonât be able to come out.â
âAs for Lan XingâŚ
Mm, sheâs involved in commercial crime, not only that, she has many other minor charges such as theft.
In short, without ten or eight years, she wonât be able to come out either.â
In essence, prison time was something neither of them could escape.
Jian Ran heard Gu Mochenâs words and nodded.
âMm.â
This was not bad either.
If you do something wrong, you should be punished.
Jian Ran didnât notice the fleeting shadow in Gu Mochenâs dark eyes.
Some thingsâŚ
were not as simple as they appeared on the surfaceâŚ
The ones who attempted to harm Jian Ran and even tried to kill her â how could he let those two have a good time?
The real excitementâŚ
was waiting for them in prison.
Gu Mochenâs thin lips curved slightly, a barely-there hook.
Jian Ranâs world was, relatively speaking, much cleaner.
He did not wish to unsettle her, but he would certainly take care of things that could worry her in the future.
Jian Ran lay quietly on Gu Mochenâs chest, daring not to move too much for fear of pulling on his wounds, and after a long time, she heard his magnetic voice next to her ear.
âWhen we have time later on, letâs take Tang Baobao to have her teeth checked, Iâll make sure to free up some time for that regularly.â
Jian Ran had just taken over the design department and had other miscellaneous matters to handle.
Jian Ranâs beautiful eyes flickered⌠Upon hearing Gu Mochenâs words, she pursed her lips.
Some things⌠the longer they could be kept secret, the better.
If they could no longer be hidden, she would have to tell the truth.
âOkay.â
âJian Ran⌠Iâve arranged for someone to take care of your father.
Donât worry⌠he wonât have any problems in there.â
Jian Ran: ââŚâ
Upon hearing Gu Mochenâs words, Jian Ran was slightly startled, then sat up straight and asked softly.
âWhat do you mean by that?â
âI know⌠he has less than a year left before he can be released from prison.
He was originally sentenced to five years, but he has behaved very well inside⌠so heâll be released early.
Donât worry, I didnât pull any strings.
Within the limits of the law, Iâve simply ensured that heâs treated well by others.â
Jian Ran: ââŚâ
Jian Ran had thought Gu Mochenâs primary concern was Tang Bao, but she hadnât expected that he had also made arrangements for Jian Anguo.
When it came to her most beloved father, Jian Ran couldnât help but feel her eyes turning red.
âHow is he doing in there?â
âReserved and prefers to be alone, but his health is quite good.â
After all, the incident from those years ago was too far in the past, and Gu Mochen had originally planned to bring up old grievances to understand the specifics of that time.
But with Jian Anguoâs nearly five years of prison ordeal coming to an end, digging up the past now would only reopen old wounds, unnecessarily causing pain.
It was best to let bygones be bygones, focusing on the life ahead instead.
Jian Ran nodded, her eyes moistening greatly, yet she stubbornly refused to let the tears fall.
Gu Mochen held Jian Ran lovingly in his arms, his large hand stroking her back gently, and whispered.
âDonât worry⌠donât fret about him finding out about Tang Baoâs situation.
When the time comes⌠weâll just say Tang Bao is our daughterâŚâ
Jian Ran felt enveloped in warmth akin to the winter sun because of Gu Mochenâs words, somewhat at a loss for what to sayâŚ
Gu Mochen was covering up Tang Baoâs background to prevent Jian Anguo from feeling humiliated⌠and from flying into a rage.
But in doing so, he was the one being wronged.
Jian Ran clenched her small hand and spoke hoarsely, âGu Mochen, thank you.â
Gu Mochenâs mouth curved in a barely-there smile, his thin lips pursed, his words tinged with seduction.
âMrs.
Gu, if you replace the name Gu Mochen with âhusbandâ, I think it might be even better.â
Jian Ran: ââŚâ
Are we flirting right now?
Jian Ran felt her heart skip a beat because of Gu Mochenâs use of the word âhusbandâ.
She felt his big hand move to her waist and then slide up, full of suggestive intent.
A glimmer flashed in her beautiful eyes, and she reached up to grasp his large hand.
âHusband, youâre not up to it.â
At Jian Ranâs words, Gu Mochen narrowed his eyes; Jian Ran was truly daring to tell a man that he âcouldnât do itâ.