You Owe Me, My Love
Chapter 322

Chapter 322 He Is Not Your Husband

Wu Nian listened attentively as if she had gained an insight. “Sure. Thank you, Madam. How aboutthe children? What do they like to eat?”

Wu Nian’s phone rang and interrupted the conversation.

She excused herself and walked to the corner to answer the call.

“Nian, I have good news! I am free for the next few days because Shen Yiyan is going overseas foran interview. Woo-hoo! Let's go on a holiday!” Liu Yan's excited voice was on the other side of theline.

“Did you forget I've found a full-time job? There are four off days in a month. I will shift the datestogether next time to see if we can go on a holiday. It's not a good idea to take leave right afterstarting the job,” Wu Nian said apologetically.

"Alright. Then give me a free day tomorrow. Let's go on a day trip! I know of a good place forfishing.” Liu Yan continued, still in high spirits.

“Sure. See you tomorrow then!” Wu Nian hung up shortly. She opened up the voice recorder in herphone secretly and placed it into her pocket. She walked towards Zhou Hailan and continued,“Sorry, my friend called earlier. So, what do the children like eating?”

“No problem at all. Well, Xin loves durian and garlic-flavored crayfish, but he hates spicy food. Hecannot accept even a tinge of spiciness. As for Yanny, his foster parents were from Horington, andthey love spicy food. So Yanny naturally prefers spicy foods,” Zhou Hailan replied enthusiastically.“I've noted down. Thank you, Madam.”

"You're welcome. I'll cook the rice first and steam the braised pork,” Zhou Hailan said while washingthe rice.

Wu Nian used butter to deep-fry the prawns. Once they were cooked, she added boiled egg yolks,seasoning, and started frying again.

“Ms. Wu, you really know how to cook,” Zhou Hailan complimented.

"When I was at the orphanage, I was the one who cooked for the children. So, I guess it's passable,”Wu Nian said. She scooped up the prawns and prepared the final dish.

“Ms. Wu, it smells delicious. I'm so hungry.” Gu Yan ran into the kitchen, craning his neck to lookinto the stove.

She handed him a bowl and a pair of chopsticks. “You can eat the Cola wings and big prawns first.”“Thank you, Ms. Wu. You are the best aunt I have ever met, just like a robot cat.”

His praise warmed her. “Next time, you can tell me what you like to eat, and I will make it for you.”Zhou Hailan looked on as Gu Yan chewed on the chicken wing. Her face was strangely pale. “Xin isnot that obedient. It must have been bothersome to you.”

“They have their own personality. If every child is the same, then what's the point of life?” Wu Niananswered while frying the omelet.

“I will have to trouble you with Xin,” Zhou Hailan said gently.

“No problem.” While waiting for the omelets to be ready, Wu Nian soaked the mushrooms in hotwater, washed the vegetables, and dried them.

“I will be done in five minutes. Why don't you bring out the rest of the dishes? Ms. Wu is definitelysomeone who can take care of children. You know their taste well,” Zhou Hailan complimented.Wu Nian let out a soft and polite laugh. She went out of the kitchen with the dishes and said to thechildren, “Dinner is ready soon, so wash your hands first.”

“Ms. Wu, the chicken wings you cooked are so yummy. And those big prawns are even moredelicious than the ones in the restaurants. I must be in heaven,” Gu Yan said gleefully.

“How can it be as delicious as you say?” Gu Ruoxin bit on the chicken wing and spat it out. “It'sdisgusting. I've never eaten such awful food.”

“If you don't like it, don't eat it. I will finish it all,” Gu Yan said and grabbed another chicken wingwhich made the latter gritted his teeth in anger.

Wu Nian went back to the kitchen and did not notice Zhou Hailan’s sudden appearance.

The braised pork that the latter was carrying knocked into her and ended up spilling onto her body.Wu Nian let out a scream, and the bowl fell to the floor.

“Mommy!” Gu Ruoxin ran towards his mother anxiously and pushed Wu Nian aside. “Mommy, areyou ok?”

Zhou Hailan’s hands trembled slightly, but she smiled. “I'm fine. I was the one who bumped into Ms.Wu. Ms. Wu, are you alright?”

“I'm fine.”

"What a pity, I wasted this braised pork,” the former said disappointedly.

“Madam, please go ahead and eat first. I did not put any sugar in the omelet and the prawns, so youcan eat them. I will take care of the mess.”

Gu Ruoxin glared at Wu Nian. “Mommy, you have scalded yourself. There should be ointment athome. You need to apply it first. You're already not well, so you can't make it worse.”

Zhou Hailan looked at Gu Mingchen and asked cautiously, “Can 1?”

He stood up and took a first aid kit from his room. He handed the ointment to Zhou Hailan to applyit for herself.

“Daddy, Mommy is hurt. You apply it for her,” Gu Ruoxin instructed.

“No, I can do it myself.” Zhou Hailan took the ointment over from Gu Mingchen. She lifted her whitesleeves, baring her red skin.

Her brows tightened in pain, and there were tears in her eyes as she rubbed the ointment. Sheswitched to the other arm which was equally red.

“Mommy, you scalded both your hands. How are you going to bathe tonight? What if you catch acold? Don't leave today. I will take care of you.” The little boy held on both of her burnt arms andblew it gently.

Tears started streaming down her cheeks. “I'm fine. Be a good boy here and stop making yourdaddy and Ms. Wu angry. Understand?”

“It's not fine. What if you catch a fever and faint all by yourself? If Daddy doesn't let you stay here,then I will go back with you to take care of you,” Gu Ruoxin cried together.

"Stop your nonsense. Be a good boy and listen to me.”

The boy hugged onto his father's waist and pleaded, “Daddy, please let Mommy stay here. As longas she stays, I will be a good boy. I will do anything.”

Gu Mingchen glanced at Zhou Hailan, who was sobbing uncontrollably. “You can stay here tonight.Tomorrow I will replace a housemaid to go over to take care of you.”

She looked at him earnestly with her tear-stained face. “Is it really convenient?”

“Let's eat.” Gu Mingchen sat back at the dining table.

Wu Nian had cleaned up the spilled food. She picked up the remaining few pieces of braised porkthat did not fall on the floor and placed them in a fresh bowl before serving it to the table.

“Let's sit down and eat together,” Gu Mingchen said to her.

She shook her head and forced a smiled before heading back to the kitchen.

Gu Mingchen is actually very concerned about Zhou Hailan. They must still have feelings for eachother... It's good, it's good...