Jilted by Day, Cuddled At Night-Chapter 738: Read Too Many Romance Novels

"Ah, it’s nothing." Gu Yan said with a sweet smile, then walked over and took Bai Li’s arm. "By the way, I see my father and elder brother are going to be busy. Are you going to be busy as well?"

"Yes, I might have to leave Landis Star for a while."

"Oh."

Although she had expected it, Gu Yan still felt very disappointed upon hearing this.

Just as they reached the corner, where various flowers had been planted, the presence of Gu Yan seemed to make the flowers even more vibrant than usual.

Suddenly, with a wave of his hand, Bai Li seemed to disturb the air around them, as if an invisible protective barrier had enveloped them.

Then, Bai Li’s kiss gently landed on the corner of Gu Yan’s mouth.

Gu Yan’s eyes widened!

"If we win this war, it’s likely that we won’t have to fight again for hundreds of years."

"I, I know."

"Hmm, so be good, and wait for me to come back."

"Okay, okay."

Just a moment ago, Gu Yan had been wondering if she and Bai Li had become too familiar with each other, like in the novels, suffering from the seven-year itch with no more passion.

But... when she was kissed just now, Gu Yan felt her heart almost stopped!

What about Bai Li?

As the two walked side by side towards their private room, Gu Yan tried to take a careful look at Bai Li. Although he seemed to be looking straight ahead, he suddenly asked, "Xiaoyan, what’s the matter?"

"Nothing, let’s hurry back."

Bai Li gave a slight nod, but as he looked at Gu Yan, he always felt that she had something to say but held back, hesitating.

However, since she didn’t speak up, Bai Li wouldn’t ask.

When the two returned to the private room, Jiang Huai glanced at Gu Yan’s slightly flushed cheeks but didn’t ask anything, just mentioned that the dishes were getting cold and everyone should eat quickly.

Although the whole atmosphere seemed a bit like a battleground.

Yet, the meal was indeed a joyful occasion for both hosts and guests.

After Bai Li and Jiang Huai left, Gu Yan went home with her older brother Gu Yu. On the way, she was somewhat silent.

Gu Yu couldn’t help but be concerned about his sister. Gu Yan glanced at her older brother and sighed, "You wouldn’t understand my frustration."

"Why wouldn’t I understand?"

"Because you’ve never been in love. In our entire family, White Tiger probably understands more than you do."

"..."

Being outdone by someone else was one thing, but being inferior to an AI?

That might actually be true.

Luckily, Gu Yu wasn’t too concerned about matters of the heart, but he indeed couldn’t offer much help to his sister.

Upon returning home, Gu Yan dived into her room and read through the romance novels White Tiger had given her, engrossed and unable to stop.

When she read about the female protagonist having a baby while the male protagonist was still unaware, even misunderstanding her, she cried buckets.

"This male lead is too much! I hope the female lead gets with the second male lead, and dumps this one!"

Xiaofu said beside her, "No, I think at the end, with the cute baby’s intervention, the female lead forgives the male lead, and they reunite as a happy family of three."

"You spoiled it!"

"..."

After reading a few romance novels, Gu Yan looked back and realized her relationship with Bai Li had indeed become much duller.

That night at dinner, she looked tearful and troubled.

The war was imminent, and Gu Jue and Gu Chen were still busy. Tonight, sitting by the dining table, there was only Su Wan with her younger son and daughter.

Seeing her daughter like this, she couldn’t help but express concern, "Xiaoyan, are you feeling unwell?"

"No."

Gu Yu, who was sitting beside her drinking lean meat porridge, said, "She’s troubled by love."

Su Wan blinked, "What happened, did Bai Li cheat on you? Or did Jiang Huai come in between you?"

"Mom..."

Su Wan glanced at her son next to her, then understandingly said, "Alright, after dinner, if you still have doubts, come to my room tonight. Mmm, your dad probably won’t have time to come back tonight; Mom can spend some more time with you."

"Mmm."

Feeling left out, Gu Yu let out a light sigh. Alright then, he would continue to review the research materials.

After dinner, as usual, Su Wan dealt with some online official business and checked the reports from the various branches of the Su Family restaurant.

Over the years, they had also opened some other family restaurants, and the seasonal vegetables for these restaurants were all supplied by her.

As for the secret vegetable base, only she and Xiaoyan knew about it, and only the two of them could enter.

When she had almost finished with the official business, she saw her long-haired daughter cautiously walk in.

Her face was full of hesitation.

Su Wan had Vermilion Bird pour them both some milk tea, then pulled her daughter to sit down on the sofa, "What’s wrong, Xiaoyan?"

"Mom, I just feel that my relationship with Bai Li is too indifferent. I mean, after reading those romance novels sent by White Tiger, I started having these thoughts when I compared them."

"I understand now, Xiaoyan, the plots in novels are artistically exaggerated; they’re deceptive. And not everyone’s love has to be earth-shattering. Besides, even those who have a passionate love affair, once they get married, will return to the routine of daily life. You and Bai Li have known each other for a long time, so it’s very normal."

"Oh." Gu Yan nestled against her mother and whispered, "He’ll be going to war soon, just like dad and big brother, and actually, I started missing him as soon as he mentioned leaving."

"Mmm, that’s normal because you are a couple. Like when your dad goes to war, I miss him too."

Su Wan chatted with her daughter for a while, and after her daughter left, her expression was tender.

She had come to understand that even though Bai Li might express his feelings differently due to his unique experiences, he did truly care for Xiaoyan.

And Xiaoyan had feelings for Bai Li as well.

Their relationship, at first glance, seemed very smooth, but upon closer inspection, it lacked a catalyst.

As for when that catalyst would come, it was yet to be known.

**

The alliance between Landis Star, Plantmen, and Insectoids had been formed, and the people from the Universe Alliance began to tremble in fear.

Some planets surrendered immediately and signed a treaty promising never to disrupt the peace of the universe.

The duration of this treaty was set for 200 years.

However, planets like those under the control of Odlande Executives refused to sign this Universal Peace Treaty.

The war had finally broken out.

Su Wan, leading the Star Warriors, was responsible for the security of Landis Star itself. She sat in her office one day, looking through reports from various subordinates when her quantum computer suddenly rang.

"Commander Su, there’s been an incident!"

"Where?"

"Interstellar Prison."

The Interstellar Prison was known for its high-security level and reliable staff, so by the time Su Wan arrived with her team and saw the mess everywhere,

it all seemed eerily familiar.

"Could it be Doris’s doing again?" a deputy involuntarily asked.