Chapter 18
Qiao Nian was stunned for a brief moment before she came back to her senses. It was true that they appeared in this room at the same time. Gu Zhou must had seen that she didn’t touch the bed. She spoke, “Oh, that’s right, you were the one who brought me here. Alright, I’ll get someone to move the bed out and bring a new bed in!”
After a pause, Qiao Nian glanced at Gu Zhou with a strange expression. Thinking about how Gu Zhou had pretended to consummate their marriage just now, she asked, “Why did you let Grandmother misunderstand what we were doing in the room?”
“For this one year, we won’t interfere with each other’s private lives, and I’ll treat your illness. After a year, we’ll get a divorce and let each other go.” Qiao Nian spoke slowly, a bright smile in her eyes.
Qiao Nian continued to stare at Gu Zhou enquiringly.. She didn’t understand what kind of tantrum Gu Zhou was throwing. Why did he tear up the contract? Shouldn’t he have signed the contract without hesitation?
Slowly, Qiao Nian began to stop struggling. So Gu Zhou was putting on an act. She looked at Gu Zhou carefully and saw that his eyes were clear and emotionless. She realized that she had been over-thinking.
Qiao Nian’s steps came to a halt. She turned back to look at Gu Zhou. Ignoring the impassiveness in his eyes, she continued speaking. “You don’t like me, do you? My departure should suit you just fine.”
Qiao Nian stood dumbfounded for a moment. She recalled the servant saying that Gu Zhou didn’t like other people entering his room. Could it be that Gu Zhou was planning to sleep somewhere else himself?
Upon hearing Qiao Nian’s words, Gu Zhou took the contract from her, taking his time. With a calm expression, he ripped the contract in half, then tossed both pieces of paper away with an arrogant air.
Qiao Nian quickly walked to the side and took out the contract that she had prepared beforehand. She handed it to Gu Zhou and said, “We’ll have a marriage by contract. For one year.”
Gu Zhou narrowed his eyes slightly, his expression indecipherable. He stood up and stepped towards Qiao Nian, looking down at her with a commanding air. “Can you cure my illness?”
Glancing at the bed, Qiao Nian instantly understood. Gu Zhou must have wanted to sleep in his own bed. She said, “Why don’t I get the servants to move your bed to another room?”
“Second Young Master, if nothing else is the matter, you should rest early!” Qiao Nian said as she glanced toward the door. It was obvious that she was inviting him to leave.
Gu Zhou looked at Qiao Nian, his expression unpleasant. In spite of himself, his hands clenched into fists. He stared at Qiao Nian coldly and did not speak for a long time.
The more Qiao Nian thought about it, the more she felt that he was a pervert. Humiliated tears welled up in her eyes and she glared daggers at Gu Zhou, unblinking.
The man’s hoarse voice held a trace of sexiness. There was a hint of ridicule in his words, and it was hard to tell if he was questioning or mocking her.
Gu Zhou was silent for a moment, his eyes darkening. The expression on his face was intriguing. After a bit, he said, “There’s nothing to worry about.”
