An Empress's Return to the Present: The Real Young Lady's Strong Comeback Chapter 388: Dragon's Pool, Tiger's Den

Chapter 388: Dragon’s Pool, Tiger’s Den

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Mrs Chu took the things in Gu Xiao’s hand and threw them to Mr Chu, who was following behind her. Then, she held Gu Xiao’s hand and they walked into the living room.

As they walked, she asked with a gentle expression, “Xiaoxiao, didn’t Xiao An say that you guys left very early? Why did you arrive so late? Is there a traffic jam?”

Gu Xiao glanced sideways at Chu An and happened to meet Chu An’s somewhat helpless gaze. After Chu An nodded slightly at Gu Xiao, Gu Xiao turned around and continued to listen to Mrs Chu’s worried words.

“The road was congested for a while. Me and—”

Their voices gradually faded away, leaving Chu An and Mr Chu standing on the spot, looking at each other.

“Give it to me. 1’11 take it,” Mr Chu said as he extended his hand to Chu An.

After taking out the things in Chu An’s hands, Mr Chu couldn’t help but say, “You could have just come back. Why are you buying these things? We don’t lack anything at home.”

Chu An looked at Gu Xiao with a smile in hisr eyes. After hearing Mr Chu’s words, he turned around and glanced at him.

“I didn’t plan to buy anything at first, but Xiaoxiao felt that she needed to buy something for the Mid-Autumn Festival. I told her that she shouldn’t…”

Before Chu An could finish speaking, he was glared at by Mr Chu.

“That’s because you’re not as sensible as Xiaoxiao! Look at you. You’ve been with Xiaoxiao for so long, but you haven’t learned anything from her!”

Mr Chu said angrily. He took his things and chased after Mrs Chu and Gu Xiao, completely ignoring his youngest son, who was left behind.

Chu An looked at the back view of Mr Chu, who was huffing angrily, but was walking very happily. The corners of his lips curled up, and a hint of amus.e.m.e.nt flashed across his eyes.

It was as if parents were always like this. When their children returned home and they saw their children buying things, they could not help but want to scold them. However, no matter what their children brought back, it was always precious.

Whether this parent was an ordinary parent or a parent in a high position, they seemed to always be like this.

Chu An looked at the backs of Gu Xiao and the other two. When he met Chu Zi’s gaze, his footsteps couldn’t help but lighten slightly.

When Chu An came to the sofa, he realized that the seat beside Gu Xiao had already been occupied by Mrs Chu and his sister-in-law on the left and right, leaving no s.p.a.ce for him at all.

Chu Zi, who was still sitting alone at the side, waved at Chu An and asked him to come to his side so that he wouldn’t be sitting on a sofa alone.

Chu An had just sat down when he heard Gu Xiao finish talking about the traffic jam just now. At this moment, Mrs Chu and Sister-in-law Chu were complaining about the traffic conditions in the capital.

After all, it was espeically rare to have no congestion during the morning rush hour in the capital. Especially during the holidays, the traffic jam was even worse.

This traffic jam didn’t care who you were or what kind of big shot you were. You would still be stuck in traffic!

The two of them complained about the traffic jam in the capital. Then, Mrs Chu seemed to have thought of something, and her eyes lit up. She tightened her grip on Gu Xiao’s hand.

“Since the traffic jam is so serious, how about Xiaoxiao stay at the Chu residence for the next few days?” Mrs Chu looked at Gu Xiao expectantly.

However, before Gu Xiao could say anything, Chu An couldn’t sit still anymore. “No!” Chu An objected. His emotions were a little intense. It seemed like he really didn’t want Gu Xiao to stay in the Chu family villa. “I don’t agree!” Previously, Chu An was still thinking of abducting Gu Xiao back to the Chu family villa so that Gu Xiao would have an elder who truly doted on her. Now, he definitely didn’t want Gu Xiao to stay in the Chu family villa.

Gu Xiao’s favorability in the Chu family villa was too high. If Gu Xiao stayed in the Chu family villa, Gu Xiao’s time would definitely be occupied by Mrs Chu or his sister-in-law. He would not have a place by Gu Xiao’s side.

But if it was in their villa, then he could be as close to Gu Xiao as he wanted. No one would come over to s.n.a.t.c.h Gu Xiao’s attention!

Not to mention, ever since Chu Zi informed Mr Chu and Mrs Chu that he might have bullied Gu Xiao, Mrs Chu and his sister-in-law were completely on guard against him in the Chu family villa, making him unable to approach Gu Xiao.

Under such circ.u.mstances, how could he watch helplessly as Gu Xiao stayed in this dragon’s pool and tiger’s den!