diskusbooks Chapter 207 Not Enough Brain
Chapter 207 Not Enough Brain
Chapter 207 Not Enough Brain
After urging Qian Rong, Wei Dongning reminded Xiao Wu, "Please fill in the details he didn't mention."
"Don't worry about me." Without looking back, Xiao Wu crawled into the kitten's body.
Qian Rong didn't dare delay any longer and told him everything she knew: "It was at that teahouse today, where Master Kuang and Madam Yang were watching a shadow play. They were sitting peacefully in their private room when, not long after, Young Master Yang and his wife arrived. They shouldn't have run into each other, but by some strange coincidence, their private rooms were next to each other, and they could hear each other perfectly. Miss Kuang recognized the voices next door and went over to check, and was so shocked she almost fell over. Then, somehow, they started fighting."
Wei Dongning let out a soft "Oh my god!" These coincidences were so similar, it was like something out of a script.
No, even the script might not be this dramatic.
Turning her head to look at the expressionless Gu Peiyan, Wei Dongning raised an eyebrow: "Why do you seem not surprised at all?"
"I was surprised, but I was thinking about something else."
"Ok?"
"Shadow puppet shows must be quite entertaining, right?"
Wei Dongning was a little confused, but she still answered honestly, "Of course! Let me tell you, this is my first time seeing a shadow puppet show. They are really amazing!"
Then I told him the story I had read that day.
While speaking, she also observed his facial expression.
Seeing that he was listening attentively and occasionally echoing her words, she spoke even more enthusiastically.
If she had the tools at hand, she would have recreated the scene for him.
Gu Peiyan also thoughtfully brought her a glass of water to soothe her throat.
This touched Wei Dongning a little.
After Gu Peiyan said she was going to the bathroom to take a shower and left the room, Xiao Fu stood next to Wei Dongning, seemingly hesitant to speak: "Young Madam, is it possible that what the young master meant just now wasn't asking you what the shadow puppet show was about today?"
"what?"
Seeing Wei Dongning's wide eyes, Xiao Fu knew that his master's slow-wittedness had returned.
He patiently analyzed the situation for her, saying, "Is it possible that the young master is jealous because you went to see a shadow play with the second young lady, instead of him?"
"Is that what you mean?" Wei Dongning pondered for a moment, then got up and walked towards the bathroom. "Xiao Fu, could you tidy up the bed for me? I'll be right back."
She plans to ask the person involved if that's what they meant.
Just two days ago she was praising him for having a mouth, how come she's starting to learn bad habits from Su Yizhuo again?
Inside the bathroom, the steamy atmosphere obscured Gu Peiyan's thoughtful figure.
Wei Dongning waved to Qian Rong, who was standing at the door.
Qian Rong understood and tiptoed out, leaving the two of them alone.
The sound of water in the bathtub perfectly masked Wei Dongning's footsteps.
Her subtle fragrance blended with the scent of the soap she was taking a bath.
Furthermore, Gu Peiyan was resting with his eyes closed, so he was completely unaware that Wei Dongning was gradually approaching him.
Looking at that smooth back and hair that felt even better than her own, Wei Dongning secretly hatched a mischievous idea.
She tiptoed to his side, placed her hand on his shoulder, and slid it down to his chest, changing her tone as she said, "Young master, I'm here to serve you during your bath."
"A-Ning, I'm taking a shower, stop fooling around." Gu Peiyan opened her eyes, turned around and held her hand, her eyes full of indulgence towards her behavior.
"Tsk, they don't know how to cooperate at all, not fun."
"Wait a moment." Gu Peiyan took a clean handkerchief from the side, wiped the water droplets off her hands, and turned around again: "Let's do it again."
Wei Dongning chuckled, then composed herself and repeated her previous actions.
However, Gu Peiyan still didn't follow the expected pattern.
He lowered his voice and snapped, "Get out! Who let you in?"
Enraged, Wei Dongning scooped up a handful of water and splashed it on him: "You're so annoying, I'm not playing with you anymore."
While Gu Peiyan was wiping her face, Wei Dongning stormed back to her room.
Only after putting my feet in the foot bath did I calm down and remember why I had gone to the bathhouse earlier.
Never mind, I won't ask anymore.
Let him be jealous if he wants to be.
Everyone has a temper.
Before Gu Peiyan returned, Wei Dongning quickly changed into her nightgown and lay down on the bed, not forgetting to instruct Xiao Fu, "Put out all the candles, I want to sleep."
Xiao Fu blew out the few candles near the bed, picked up Xiao Wu, and walked out.
When gods fight, those two little devils would better stay far away to avoid being accidentally hurt.
When Gu Peiyan dried herself off, changed her clothes, and came out, Qian Rong was still guarding the door. He leaned over with a cheeky grin and said, "Young Master, I noticed that the young mistress wasn't in a very good mood when she left just now."
"I know."
"Just knowing isn't enough; you have to do something too."
As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Peiyan stopped and stared at him expressionlessly.
"Young Master, I was wrong, I'll shut up."
"I'll go back by myself. You can go do whatever you need to do."
"okay!"
Qianrong immediately turned around and headed towards her room.
Since he's not needed, he's happy to have some peace and quiet.
When Gu Peiyan pushed open the door, she found that only two candles were still burning.
The area in front of the bed was already pitch black.
Knowing that she must be really angry, Gu Peiyan slowed down.
He lifted the tightly closed curtain, ready to apologize, but instead heard her even breathing first.
Wei Dongning was really asleep.
Although her original plan was to hide behind the curtain and scare Gu Peiyan when he lifted it, as a "small revenge" on him.
However, plans can't keep up with changes.
After all the candles were extinguished, the dim light inside the bed curtains made her feel drowsy.
He struggled to hold on for a while, but his consciousness ultimately gave way.
He collapsed onto his pillow and fell asleep immediately.
They had no idea when Gu Peiyan would return.
Gu Peiyan lowered the curtain, changed her clothes in the dark, and then lay back down on the bed.
When Wei Dongning woke up again, it was already bright outside, while Gu Peiyan was still fast asleep.
Thinking of the humiliation she suffered at his hands yesterday, she didn't care about anything else and directly reached out and pushed him awake: "Get up, how can you sleep at your age?"
Gu Peiyan opened her eyes groggily, and it took her a while to realize what Wei Dongning had just said.
Before I could fully wake up, the "I'm sorry" that I hadn't had a chance to say yesterday slipped out of my mouth.
He cut off Wei Dongning's next "blame" and replied dryly, "Since you've apologized, I'll generously forgive you. Are you off today? I'll invite you to see a shadow play; you haven't seen one yet, have you?"
"Then thank you, Madam."
"Oh, there's no need to be so polite." Wei Dongning stepped over his lap in a daze and went straight to the washbasin stand to wash up.
She felt she should see a doctor, otherwise why did she feel like her brain wasn't working properly these past few days?
As Xiao Fu was helping Wei Dongning with her hair and makeup, Xiao Fu seemed to remember something and said while combing her hair, "Young Madam, something big has happened outside."
"What's up?"