Upon receiving a positive answer, a flicker passed through Si Moshen's eyes once again.
He didn't pursue this topic any further. Lifting his eyes, his gaze fell on Chi Yu.
"Mr. Chi, it's almost been a week, yet it seems you haven't made much progress."
Si Moshen's voice was devoid of any emotion, simply stating a fact.
Hearing this, Chi Yu felt rather aggrieved. Although the words were true, he just didn't like to hear them.
Chi Yu leaned back, looking at Si Moshen lazily.
"There are still three weeks left. Why are you in such a hurry, Mr. Si?"
"I'm just asking. You don't need to be so sensitive, Mr. Chi."
Chi Yu was rendered speechless again. Compared to Si Moshen's calmness, he did seem a bit overly sensitive.
Just as he was about to speak, Si Moshen's voice rang out before him.
"I'll be on a business trip these days. It might take a week or even longer. I hope you can take good care of Zhizhi during my absence from Yuelan."
"You don't need to remind me. I will—" Halfway through his sentence, Chi Yu suddenly felt something was off. He looked at Si Moshen suspiciously. "Why are you telling me this? You're not going to do something dangerous, are you?"
As soon as the words left his mouth, Si Moshen suddenly let out a laugh and said meaningfully, "Mr. Chi, do you hope this trip of mine will be dangerous or not? If I don't come back, Zhizhi will be yours."
These words made Chi Yu feel uncomfortable.
He loved Jiang Zhirou, but he wasn't the kind of person who would want another person to disappear for this.
Moreover, if Jiang Zhirou really didn't love him, he wouldn't force her.
"Zhizhi isn't an item. Whether you come back or not, she has the right to make her own choice. Whether you're here or not, if she really likes me, even if you lock her up, she'll still come to me."
At this point, Chi Yu paused. "… So you'd better come back safely, lest she think I did something to you."
There was a hint of concern in Chi Yu's words that he himself didn't even notice.
Si Moshen across from him收起了刚刚的笑意, his face returning to its usual calm expression.
"It's getting late. You should rest early, Mr. Chi."
Chi Yu stood up. Just as his hand grasped the doorknob and he was about to pull it open, he suddenly stopped. Turning his head, he looked behind him. "Why did you let me stay?"
This was a question Chi Yu had always wanted to ask but had been hesitant to. Without him, Jiang Zhirou had now lost all her memories of him.
From Si Moshen's perspective, this was actually the best time for him to develop a relationship with Jiang Zhirou. But Si Moshen had actually let him stay in Yuelan.
Chi Yu couldn't help but think too much.
Si Moshen was silent for a while before he spoke.
"Just think of it as me giving you a chance."
And giving myself a chance too.
He also wanted to see if she would choose him when she had completely forgotten about Chi Yu.
Hearing this answer, Chi Yu frowned slightly. "I'm leaving."
Then he closed the door.
After Chi Yu left, Si Moshen suddenly started coughing violently.
Seeing this, Uncle Shen quickly stepped forward to support him. "Are you okay, Third Master?"
Si Moshen waved his hand, indicating that he was fine.
Uncle Shen sighed. "I hope tomorrow's treatment will go smoothly."
Si Moshen's so - called business trip was actually a trip to Country B for medical treatment.
They had come up with a new treatment plan for him, which required him to go there in person.
They had also informed him of some precautions. No one could guarantee that the surgery would be 100% accident - free, which was why he had said those words to Chi Yu.
Chi Yu was indeed a trustworthy person. He wasn't sure if he would return safely from this trip. If he could, that would be great. If not, Chi Yu wouldn't leave Jiang Zhirou alone.
"Third Master, someone from the imperial capital contacted us and said they wanted to meet."
Uncle Shen's words interrupted Si Moshen's train of thought.
The person from the imperial capital was Chen Yu'an.
"Did they say what it was about?"
Uncle Shen nodded slightly. "They said it was about Miss Zhizhi being sent to the orphanage in the imperial capital back then."
Si Moshen's eyes flashed. "When?"
"I haven't replied to them yet, but he's currently in Mexico."
"You go and make arrangements. If the hospital treatment goes smoothly, fly directly to Mexico after it's over."
Hearing this, a look of worry immediately appeared on Uncle Shen's face.
"Third Master, this won't do."
If the treatment went smoothly, he would have to stay in bed for at least three days. If, as Si Moshen said, he flew directly to Mexico after the treatment, no one knew what serious problems might occur to his body.
Uncle Shen naturally wouldn't allow such a thing to happen.
"This is decided. There's no room for discussion. You go and rest."
Si Moshen's words silenced Uncle Shen completely.
He didn't dare to say anything more. Sighing, he left the study.
...
Early the next morning, Jiang Zhirou went to the backyard for training as usual.
This time, Chi Yu didn't stand in the corner but sat in the rest area.
After Jiang Zhirou finished her morning training and just took off her noise - canceling headphones, when she turned around, she saw Chi Yu sitting openly in the rest area at a glance.
She subconsciously paused. Just as she was about to speak, Chi Yu had already stood up and walked towards her.
While speaking to Jiang Zhirou, he handed her the opened water bottle in his hand.
"Mr. Si is on a business trip. He told me to make sure you eat well these days. I also heard from him that you once stayed in the imperial capital for a while. How about I cook some Chinese food for you these days?"
Jiang Zhirou's attention was on what Chi Yu said. Naturally, she took the water cup and took a sip.
Then she looked at the man in shock.
"You can cook?"
Chi Yu nodded with a smile in his eyes. "A little."
Jiang Zhirou was a bit surprised to hear that Chi Yu could cook.
People like them had been pampered since childhood. Almost none of Si Moshen's business partners would cook by themselves.
Unexpectedly, Chi Yu was a bit different.
Although she didn't know if Chi Yu was just boasting or really could cook, Jiang Zhirou instantly became interested and nodded. "Sure. I'll give it a try."
Seeing the sweat on her head, Chi Yu said considerately, "Go and rest for a while. I'll call you when it's ready."
Jiang Zhirou completely missed his meaning and waved her hand boldly. "No need. I'm not the kind of person who eats for free. Anyway, I'm free. I'll just help you out in the kitchen."
Chi Yu didn't expect her to offer this. The smile in his eyes was almost overflowing.
Jiang Zhirou didn't notice Chi Yu's little excitement. She patted Chi Yu on the shoulder. "Let's go." Then she walked past the man towards the kitchen.