Dilemma Of Loyalty

"Share the details," Gu Antong began to recall. "I remember she and her boyfriend had a strong relationship. When I met them, they had different dreams. Maybe Jiang Nuan just enjoyed the wealthy lifestyle and didn't want any more hardships."

Gu Antong didn't know why Si Zhenxuan was talking about Jiang Nuan. His heart felt heavy. "Zhenxuan, even though I've interacted with Si Yueyun before, I know my personality isn't appealing, so he doesn't like me and chose Jiang Nuan."

"What's worrying you?" Si Zhenxuan lowered his head. The woman appeared a bit nervous, her whole body tensed. He comforted her by stroking her back. "I'm not Yue Yun. Do you still like him?"

Gu Antong was taken aback by the question. "Do I like him? I did like him. You and I mean nothing, and you told me that fulfilling husband and wife duties would take some time."

Annoyed by the question, Gu Antong turned over, putting her back to him.

She knew that things with Si Zhenxuan were moving rather quickly. Going from barely knowing each other to sharing a bed in just a month was a rapid progression.

A hand caressed her cheek. Si Zhenxuan lowered his head and gently nibbled her delicate earlobe. "Alright, I was just curious. I know you don't like him. You like me."

Gu Antong's face turned a fiery red. She gripped the sheet tightly. It took her a while to reply, "I didn't like him. Back then, I didn't really understand what it meant to like someone."

"Antong..." A warm breath tickled her ear, causing her to tremble slightly. The sensation left her feeling a bit dazed, even thinking that Si Zhenxuan might be up for another round.

She whispered, "I'm a little tired, Zhenxuan."

"Alright. I have a business trip tomorrow, so I should get some rest." Si Zhenxuan released his hold on her.

"A business trip?" Gu Antong suddenly turned around. "How long will you be gone?"

"Three days. During that time, you can head home."

Si Zhenxuan had to leave early the next day for a flight. As they made their way downstairs, Gu Antong spotted Shen Haosong sitting in a car.

Shen Haosong, dressed in a sharp suit and leather shoes, looked quite dashing. He beckoned to her, smiled, and leaned out the window. "Why, are you going on a business trip with my husband?"

"No," they both replied to Shen Haosong.

Si Zhenxuan explained, "I'm just going to check on things this time. I'll take her with me next time."

Gu Antong nodded. She had a hunch that Si Zhenxuan and Shen Haosong were going to visit Jing Chun's factory, as there was no other reason for them to leave together.

While she also wanted to go, Si Zhenxuan hadn't mentioned it, so she decided to stay in Fengcheng.

"Have a good trip and don't overwork yourself," Gu Antong leaned over and handed Si Zhenxuan the laptop he was carrying for him. "Call me when you arrive, and then call me in the evening, okay?"

"Sounds good."

"It's nice to have a wife," Shen Haosong sighed enviously, "I want to get married."

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"Why hasn't Shen Haosong married at the age of 37?" Gu An Tong pondered aloud. 

It did seem a bit late for marriage at this point in life. As she watched the black car disappear into the distance, her gaze drifted to her mobile phone. It seemed that for the three innocent individuals she had just seen off, returning to their everyday lives was the only option.

She picked up a simple bag, paused for a moment, and decided to head to the pharmacy.

Si Zhenxuan had claimed he didn't like children. However, in recent times, he seemed increasingly unable to control his desires. Yesterday, he had taken her directly, leading to a lengthy session in the bathroom.

In truth, Gu An Tong longed to have a child, a child who could resemble both her and Si Zhenxuan. She wondered what their child might be like. Would their child inherit the same intelligence, talent, and capabilities as their father?

Gu An Tong stood in front of the pharmacy shelves, scanning through various contraceptives and pregnancy-related products. She contemplated the possibility of becoming pregnant this time. After all, she was Si Zhenxuan's wife, and having a child should be a normal desire for a married couple.

But then she remembered Si Zhenxuan saying that he didn't like the idea of having children, which left her feeling a bit conflicted.

"Perhaps I should work on changing his mind," she thought.

She picked up a box of emergency contraceptive pills and headed for the cashier. Just as she was about to make her purchase, she heard a soft voice behind her.

"Sister Gu, is that you?" Gu An Tong turned her head to see Shen Ying, who was holding a box of cold medicine. She appeared surprised, and instinctively, Gu An Tong concealed the box of contraceptives in her hand.

With a somewhat embarrassed smile, Gu An Tong asked, "Do you live nearby?"

Shen Ying also noticed Gu An Tong's reaction but chose not to pry as much as Lin Yue might have. She simply pushed the cold medicine toward the cashier and replied, "Yes, I do. I rent a place nearby."

This neighborhood wasn't exclusively residential; it was more of a commercial-residential area. There was even a remote village nearby that was a bit chaotic. However, rent here was quite affordable, often attracting migrant workers as residents.

"Wucun?" Gu An Tong asked.

Shen Ying nodded and replied, "Yes, Sister Gu, you seem to know your way around here quite well." She chuckled, brushing her nose in embarrassment.

Gu An Tong was genuinely taken aback. Shen Ying, with her genteel manners, had given her the impression of coming from a well-to-do family. But Gu An Tong didn't press for more information and simply smiled. After all, she had been staying in this neighborhood for a while, and she had grown familiar with the area.

After exchanging a few polite words with Shen Ying, Gu An Tong decided to proceed with her purchase. Once Shen Ying had left, she proceeded to the cashier with the contraceptive pills in hand.

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Shen Yinghe had noticed it too. She found the medicine box in her bag that Gu Antong had picked up from the drugstore. Life felt full when Si Zhenxuan was around, but when he was away, she felt lost.

Gu Antong made a call to her brother and asked Gu nianguang to pick her up in his car.

Gu nianguang ran an antique shop during weekdays, and according to his parents, he was the type who rarely concerned himself with worldly matters. As long as he had something new to explore, he was completely absorbed in it and couldn't be easily distracted.

Gu Boyuan, on the other hand, didn't have many options. He wasn't the most capable among his brothers; that title belonged to Gu jingyaodun, who was better suited for solo endeavors.

Gu Boyuan once jokingly told Gu yunlang that it seemed the Gu family was a collection of capable individuals who weren't particularly suited to work together.

Gu nianguang's car soon arrived. He stepped out in an elegant Tang costume, looking as if he didn't belong to the everyday world.

Subtle kindness radiated from his black and white eyes. After taking the bag from his sister's hand, Gu nianguang, ever the gentleman, opened the car door for her and escorted her to the front passenger seat. "Is Si Zhenxuan on a business trip?" he inquired.

"Yes, he told me he'd be away for a three-day business trip over the weekend," Gu Antong responded.

Passersby looked on with envy, noting the significant difference in demeanor between Gu nianguang and Si Zhenxuan. Gu nianguang was gentle and composed, appearing every bit the refined gentleman.

As Gu Antong fastened her seatbelt, Gu nianguang was about to close the car door when he paused, leaning in once more. "What's this?" he asked, noticing a prominent mark on his sister's neck.

Gu nianguang examined the mark for a while, and his usually gentle expression turned cold. "Next time, make sure Si Zhenxuan is more mindful of the public eye."

Gu Antong glanced back at her brother with a hint of confusion. She lowered the car's visor mirror and examined herself, exclaiming at what she saw.

Gu nianguang returned to the driver's seat, a hint of annoyance evident in his brows and eyes.

Embarrassed, Gu Antong covered her neck and called out, "Brother..."

"I've always been against the idea of you two being too public," Gu nianguang remarked. "It's not about you; it's that Si Zhenxuan doesn't seem to get it."

"I genuinely care for Zhenxuan," Gu Antong reassured her brother. "I don't think our marriage is a failure; I'm very happy."

But Gu nianguang always felt that Si Zhenxuan was hard to understand. Si Zhenxuan seemed to keep his emotions hidden deep within.

Some people wore their hearts on their sleeves, like Si yueyun, displaying their emotions openly. Si Zhenxuan, however, seemed to lock everything away inside.

While the Gu family's situation had improved, it was also because Si Zhenxuan had entrusted the management of several key product lines in his company to Gu. Gu Boyuan praised Si Zhenxuan, viewing him as a reliable son-in-law.

Nonetheless, Gu nianguang couldn't shake his doubts about Si Zhenxuan. He believed that Si Zhenxuan had too many secrets and that his solemn demeanor concealed a deeper, more somber aspect.

Gu Antong was unaware of her brother's concerns. She took out some powder from her bag and gently applied it to the visible kiss mark on her neck, helping it fade.

In her mind, Si Zhenxuan's words from the previous night echoed, "Wait for me to return. Don't attract any unwanted attention."

Gu Antong pondered, "Am I really the one attracting attention outside? It's clear you have a more potent allure for women."

Suddenly, her phone rang, and she checked the caller ID: Xie Jianchen.

Seeing the name, Gu Antong was momentarily taken aback but eventually answered the call, "Hello, Mr. Xie, what's up?"

"You're most welcome," Xie Jianchen replied with a gentle smile. "I'm at the teahouse in Yongxiang. Would you like to join me for a cup of tea?"

Gu Antong fell into a thoughtful silence. Did Xie Jianchen call to invite Si Zhenxuan when he knew Si Zhenxuan was away on business today?

Noticing Gu Antong's hesitancy, Xie Jianchen continued, "Antong, you've misunderstood me. I have no ulterior motives. Besides, even if I did, I wouldn't cross any boundaries. Zhenxuan and I are good friends, and we're at a critical juncture in our collaboration. I'm concerned you might be affected. You can ask Zhenxuan; if he wishes to join, he's more than welcome."