Chapter 161 - 161 Sister-In-Law, We Finally Meet!

Ma Rong had on a shallow and awkward smile. "Thanks for your help the other day, by the way."

"Don't worry about it. Glad to help." Gu Chen shrugged his shoulders with a nonchalant smile. He was really surprised to see a familiar face. What's more shocking was that the guy he had helped was in fact a friend of his sister-in-law. "Small world, huh."

"You two know each other?" Mother Song asked with a doubtful look on her face. But then, it did not take too long for her face to change into a pleasant one. She clapped her hands in glee and said, "Then that's all the more amazing!"

"Yeah, a little." Gu Chen replied.

"No." Ma Rong said at the same time as Gu Chen.

The two looked at each other and a somewhat awkward atmosphere hung over them. Both were silent as they contemplated on how to deal with this uncomfortable situation. Unfortunately, no one knew what to say as they just stared at each other, flabbergasted.

'Well, this is awkward.' Mother Song thought as her brow twitched. 

"Good morning, mother." October's cold voice sounded from the door of the dining hall. Even though it was not loud, it was still enough to echo in the overly silent room. 

"Chen, why are you here?" Lexus frowned disp.l.e.a.s.u.r.e as soon as he saw the dumbfounded face of Gu Chen. He tightened his hold of October in reflex, as if he was afraid that Gu Chen would steal his wife away from his. Thus, his face darkened and contorted with a scorn so evil that made everyne who saw it to shiver in fear. 

Gu Chen was seriously out of words to say after that mismatched answers he had with Ma Rong. He racked his brains out but, for the first time in a while, his mind went blank and just stared foolishly at Ma Rong's face. 

When he heard the piercing voice of Lexus toward him, it instantly pulled him into reality. He sighed in relief and thanked the devil who just arrived. He turned to Lexus with a big lofty grin on his face and said with a confident air, "I missed Aunt Song and so when I heard that she was here for a visit, I immediately arranged my work to have a good break. However, my father just won't let me go and imprisoned me with a pile of doc.u.ments. Hey! Can you lend me your assistant? I really need his help." 

'Hey, hey, hey! You don't have to glare at me like that, dude!' Gu Chen thought helplessly. He was really doubting if Lexus was even considering him as his best friend since childhood. It was not even that long that the bastard had found himseld a wife and yet he was already acting so possessive and overly jealous. 

Ma Rong also woken up from her stupor the moment he heard October's voice. She blinked her eyes and turned to her only to see October wrapped in Lexus' arms. His eyes reflected the coupple's intimate actions. It was so pure and beautiful that leaved one to look at the couple with green eyes. 

A thought then randomly past by her mind. Will he ever have a love like that? If he would, that would really be wonderful. 

He looked down on his plate and played with his food with a weak smile on his gorgeous face.

With a keen eyes like October's, she instantly noticed the sad smile on Ma Rong's face. She got worried. She slowly peeled Lexus' arms from her waist. Good thing that Lexus did not  and slowly went to sit on her chair which was the exact opposite of Ma Rong. 

'What's wrong with Rong'er? Why is she looking so down?' October wondered.

"Don't even think about that. Find someone capable on your side too." Lexus frowned and outright rejected Gu Chen's call for help. He then felt like his arms were empty and cold the moment he let go of October. Displeased, he followed October toward the dining table and sat next to his wife. 

Gu Chen was already used to the coldness Lexus had with him. However, he was not at all bothered by all this. He had already known the guy and had already got used to his coldness. With that, he learned that no matter how cold Lexus was and ruthless, he still won't treat his childhood friend so bad...right?

"Sister-in-law, we finally meet." Gu Chen turned to October with a big bright smile on his stunning face. The first time he saw her was at his restaurant where the Park family's son was havign a birthday party.

'Sis...sister-in-law?!' October gave Gu Chen a blank look yet the man only had his smile broadened. Lexus, on the other hand, had on a gratified smile while looking at Gu Chen favorably.

"I have to apologize for the late greeting. However, to know that my brother had finally found someone and had decided to settle down with someone as amazing and bewitching as you, my heart is at ease. I hope you take care of my brother." Gu Chen slightly bowed his head toward October. 

October was shocked from this yet it did not show much on her face. She also bowed her head and replied, "Yes, thank you. But Lexus had always been the one taking care of me so I will do my best in reciprocating his gestures." 

After that small incident during breakfast, October and the rest ate their breakfast in relish. Right now, Mother Song and October was having tea in the garden. Not long later, Ma Rong arrived with a tray of pastries on it. 

Ma Rong set the tray slowly on the table and sat on the free seat next to October. He was quite uncomfortable with Gu Chen with them. He looked around and saw no shadow of Gu Chen. He frowned and wondered where Gu Chen was.

It seemed like his question surfaced on his face, making it readable for Mother Song and October. Despite the fact that October was not the best person who can understand people, she was still knowledgeable enough to notice Ma Rong's emotions.

"Stop looking around. Gu Chen is not here." October calmly said and picked up her cup of tea. She looked indifferent but her eyes flashed a trace of interest while gazing at Ma Rong. "He went to the study with my husband. Seemed like they have some things to talk about."