Hearing that something was off in You Xiaonian's voice, Gu Wenze softened his tone. "Why are you suddenly asking me out for drinks?"
You Xiaonian went quiet for a few seconds. "There's something I want to talk over with you."
Gu Wenze narrowed his eyes slightly. "Did something happen?"
You Xiaonian gave a heavy grunt of assent, but seemed to have no intention of saying more.
Since You Xiaonian didn't sound as though he was joking, Gu Wenze stopped dwelling on how he had interrupted his moment with Qiao Hua. "All right. Send me the address."
After he hung up, Qiao Hua asked curiously, "Did You Xiaonian ask you to go out?"
She was close to him, and their surroundings were quiet, so she had caught most of their conversation.
Gu Wenze nodded and put away his phone. "He didn't sound right. Something must have happened."
Qiao Hua was still wondering what You Xiaonian could possibly need Gu Wenze for when a thought suddenly struck her.
Could You Xiaonian be coming to him because of Shen Zhen?
After all, judging by the timing, it was about time for You Xiaonian to discover that Shen Zhen had depression.
Qiao Hua's heart stirred, but she merely gave a casual "Oh," betraying nothing. "Then go ahead. I'll wait for you at home."
Gu Wenze wasn't happy with that decision. "No. You're coming with me," he said imperiously.
"What would I go for?" Qiao Hua gave a little huff. "To watch you and You Xiaonian drink?"
What's so interesting about watching two lousy men drink? Besides, You Xiaonian might not want to see me.
"Just keep me company," Gu Wenze said shamelessly. "I want you where I can see you all the time."
Qiao Hua felt that Gu Wenze had become a big, clingy