The Billionaire's Priceless Darling: 33 Days of the CEO's Pursuit - Chapter 226 - Are You Getting Married? 3

After taking a deep breath, Gu Xiaoai opened the door, but Chu Shixiu was no longer outside…

Has he left?

Looking at the sparse silhouettes of strangers in the corridor, there was no sign of the gentle and elegant Chu Shixiu.

Gu Xiaoai couldn’t tell if she was disappointed or relieved. She turned around, intending to wash her face, when Chu Shixiu’s surprised voice sounded behind her, “Xiao Ai.”

Gu Xiaoai froze in her tracks, her expression somewhat stiff as she turned to look back.

She saw Chu Shixiu walking over with a staff member. Upon seeing her come out, Chu Shixiu gave the staff member an apologetic smile, “Sorry, my friend has already come out.”

“No problem, no problem, Young Master Chu. If you need anything, just let me know. I won’t disturb you two any longer.” The staff member bowed and left after a brief exchange.

Gu Xiaoai stood by the wall in the corridor, and Chu Shixiu walked towards her, standing in front of her, the light illuminating his gentle, jade-like face.

Chu Shixiu’s gaze was fixed on her face, his smile fading from his lips, his voice somewhat stiff, “Why do you run away as soon as you see me?”

He understood that nine years was enough time for them to become strangers, but he hadn’t expected her to avoid him.

“…” Gu Xiaoai bit her lip, her head slightly lowered. When she raised her head, she wore a nonchalant smile, “People have urgent needs sometimes. Didn’t have time to talk to you.”

Chu Shixiu quietly looked at her, saying nothing, unsure whether he believed her or not.

Feeling a bit uneasy under his gaze, Gu Xiaoai couldn’t help but ask, “Are you here for dinner too?”

She had clearly seen him go down with Liang Nuannuan, so why was he on the top floor?

“I’ve already eaten. My… fiancée left her bag behind, so I came up to get it for her.” Chu Shixiu didn’t hide anything, leaning casually against the wall beside her, standing on the same side.

“Is that so?” Gu Xiaoai forced a smile.

“And you, are you here with your boyfriend for dinner?” Chu Shixiu stood close to her side, his voice low and gentle, “You mentioned over the phone that you weren’t in C City. Are you running around while still sick?”

There was no hint of accusation in his tone.

During the call, she had said she wasn’t in C City, yet here she was at Aer Hotel, and he showed no sign of doubt.

“I’m much better now.” Gu Xiaoai said, straightening up, a faint smile on her lips, her bright eyes looking at Chu Shixiu, “Your fiancée is still waiting for you, you should go.” Upon hearing this, the hurt in Chu Shixiu’s eyes flashed briefly.