The bad value system is measuring values.

Chapter 59 Taking Care of 4

Jiang Yu keenly sensed Gu Jinghe's wariness towards him.

That's right. I got emotional just now and lost my composure.

"How did you meet Yan Rui?" Jiang Yu asked curiously.

Gu Jinghe looked puzzled: "Who is Yan Rui?"

Jiang Yu thought that perhaps Qiao Xiao hadn't told Gu Jinghe her real name, so she pressed on, "What name did she use when she signed the contract with you?"

Gu Jinghe was unwilling to reveal too much information and remained silent, wondering to himself why this man would ask this question. Did she have another name? And who was Yan Rui? She had never mentioned her to him before.

Gu Jinghe replied casually, "I've always called her the housekeeper; I haven't paid much attention to her actual name."

Jiang Yu was so surprised he couldn't close his mouth: "You don't even know her name?"

This was clearly a lie riddled with holes, but Jiang Yu was easily swayed by others, and despite some doubts, he ultimately chose to trust them.

Jiang Yu, an academic genius, is completely clueless when it comes to interpersonal communication.

His previous deception and trafficking were not due to the system's settings, but rather to his own personality.

A small sense of pride welled up in Jiang Yu's heart.

Just then, Qiao Xiao returned to the ward.

Upon seeing the two of them, Jiang Yu quickly said, "I drove here, I can take you home."

Hearing this, Gu Jinghe felt a pang of disappointment, because he realized that Jiang Yu actually knew Qiao Xiao's address, while he knew nothing about it, and he wasn't even sure if Qiao Xiao's name was real.

A huge feeling of inferiority welled up inside me.

However, Qiao Xiao refused Jiang Yu's offer without hesitation, saying, "No need, you can go first."

Jiang Yu said somewhat anxiously, "But..."

Qiao Xiao interrupted him: "I'll come to see you tomorrow morning."

Jiang Yu turned her head and looked at Gu Jinghe with a questioning gaze, as if asking him if he could take good care of Qiao Xiao.

Qiao Xiao emphasized again, "I will take care of him."

Jiang Yu's voice became urgent: "But your body is still in the recovery period."

Qiao Xiao calmly replied, "You're worried about such a small thing? Don't you think too little of me?"

Jiang Yu was still worried and advised, "Don't force yourself."

But Qiao Xiao's tone was firm, and she commanded in a low voice, "Go quickly."

Jiang Yu was filled with resentment, his eyes flashed with sadness, and his cold voice sounded dejected: "Then I'll leave."

He looked back longingly, as if wanting to imprint everything before him deeply into his mind.

However, in that instant, his eyes suddenly hardened, and he resolutely turned and left.

Qiao Xiao watched Jiang Yu's departing figure and sighed softly.

She turned her head, her gaze softening as she looked at Gu Jinghe, and said softly, "Let's go, I'll take you home."

Gu Jinghe noticed a stark contrast between Qiao Xiao's tone when she spoke to him and her previous attitude towards Jiang Yu. He felt a surge of secret delight, sensing that Qiao Xiao seemed to be much more patient with him.

He secretly rejoiced at receiving such gentle treatment from Qiao Xiao, and his mood became increasingly pleasant.

"Use my car. I'll have someone bring yours back," Gu Jinghe said with a smile, his eyes revealing his joy.

Qiao Xiao nodded without hesitation, indicating her agreement. She didn't give the suggestion much thought, simply replying, "Okay."

Gu Jinghe then asked, "Where is your home address? I'll arrange for someone to drive the car there."

Qiao Xiao thought for a moment, then replied, "I live in Jinyi Residential Area."

Upon hearing this, Gu Jinghe frowned slightly, a look of worry on his face. He sighed, "It's much farther from my community. Do you drive this far every day?"

Qiao Xiao thought to herself, "Actually, it's not far, because I have a system that can help me teleport, so I don't need to drive."

A faint smile appeared on her lips, and she remained silent.

In Gu Jinghe's eyes, this smile was like the last withered leaf in autumn, brilliant yet full of the sorrow of parting, revealing an indescribable reluctance and bitterness.

At this moment, his heart was tightly bound by an inexplicable emotion, a mixture of pity and helplessness.

He thought to himself, "She's been incredibly good to me, so good that it breaks my heart."

Qiao Xiao got into Gu Jinghe's driver's seat.

Gu Jinghe, however, suddenly felt a surge of courage and, without hesitation, stepped into the passenger seat with an almost reverent attitude.

Qiao Xiao turned her head, her eyes flickering, and without saying much, simply glanced at him.

This action gave Gu Jinghe immense confidence. He turned slightly to the side, his posture could be described as "dignified," and he turned his head away to take a deep breath.

"Is the seat alright?" Gu Jinghe's voice echoed in the small space, carrying a hint of tension and unease, as if every word had been carefully chosen, for fear of disturbing this hard-won tranquility.

His thoughts were in turmoil, and even in such a tense moment, his concern for Qiao Xiao couldn't help but overflow, and he couldn't help but ask.

Upon hearing this, Qiao Xiao turned her gaze to the slightly flushed face beside her, a strange sense of amusement welling up within her.

She chuckled softly, with a touch of playfulness and gentleness: "It's alright."

She then turned the key, and the car started with a roar.

On the way, Gu Jinghe wanted to immerse himself in the scenery outside the window and let his mind find a moment of peace, but his eyes were always involuntarily drawn to Qiao Xiao.

His gaze was always fixed on her unconsciously, each stolen glance like the brightest star in the night sky, brief yet dazzling.

A flutter of the heart is a signal being sent.

Action is the result of receiving a signal.

Qiao Xiao glanced sideways, and in just a second, her deep eyes naturally caught the complex look that Gu Jinghe occasionally cast at her.

Gu Jinghe: "Is your real name Qiao Xiao?"

"Why do you ask that?" Qiao Xiao's voice was like a mountain spring, clear and calm.

Her thoughts raced, recalling the subtle tension between him and Jiang Yu, and she began to make some guesses.

A hint of doubt flashed in Gu Jinghe's eyes: "Who is Yan Rui?"

Qiao Xiao slowly said, "That's my alias. I never told him my real name."

Her tone carried a hint of helplessness, yet also revealed a sense of determination and self-protection.

Upon hearing this, Gu Jinghe finally felt relieved, and a relieved smile unconsciously appeared on his face.

He realized that, at least on the issue of the name, he was still ahead.

Gu Jinghe pressed on, "So, you've always been Qiao, right?" He knew he was being a bit persistent, but this question was important.

Qiao Xiao nodded gently and answered patiently, "Yes, that is my name."

Then, she changed the subject and offered a solution: "If you're still not comfortable with that, I can show you my ID card."

Gu Jinghe: "I'm sorry, I was just afraid I didn't know your name."

Qiao Xiao, gripping the steering wheel, asked, "How could this be?"