In that instant, Chen Shaoman's expression changed sharply.
But her emotions were extremely targeted. Even Su Baizhou and Li Xia, who were closest to her, could not sense them at all...
Only Gu Mingxuan felt the weight in every step he took into the house. It was as though he were climbing a stairway to heaven, each step unbearably heavy.
It was not until he reached the living room that Gu Mingxuan noticed there was not a single man in the house.
Wasn't he screwed?
"Um... Mom."
Hearing Gu Mingxuan's voice, Chen Shaoman said without turning around, "You'd better give me an explanation. Why did you leave Doctor Li at home alone? Why weren't you keeping her company?"
A look of surprise flashed through Li Xia's eyes.
So Auntie Chen had suddenly done something so strange because of her.
"Auntie, it's fine. This has nothing to do with Teacher Gu."
"Doctor Li, don't speak yet. Let him talk."
Chen Shaoman turned to look at Gu Mingxuan, her gaze full of coldness.
"Sorry. Old Ye left a lot of things for me to deal with at the company, and I had to handle them personally. I really couldn't get away."
"Then if you brought Doctor Li home, don't you need to take responsibility for her?" Chen Shaoman continued to question him.
At those words, Gu Mingxuan looked toward Li Xia.
She lowered her head, not daring to meet his eyes.
To Li Xia, the situation felt as though she had gotten upset, tattled to Auntie Chen, and made her scold Teacher Gu for her.
But Gu Mingxuan understood Chen Shaoman, so he naturally knew that was not what had happened.
He sighed helplessly and said with a bitter smile, "Got it, Mom. Starting tomorrow... no, starting now, I'll devote myself to