Reborn and Counterattack: The CEO's Powerful Sweetheart

Chapter 852: Chapter 851: Chaotic? Unsafe Again?

The sky was already dimly lit.

The couple took advantage of this moment to return to the Li Family. Within the Li Family estate, all the lights were extinguished, leaving only a small lamp at the entrance.

With the faint light, they took off their shoes, changed into slippers, and headed straight to the bedroom without any hesitation.

”The Eldest Young Master and Young Madam are back.”

He Ma was standing at the door. Upon seeing them, she didn’t seem surprised but had a smile on her face, saying, ”Why did you come back so late?”

This question carried a hint of formality.

The couple exchanged a glance, not needing to coordinate their answers.

”Yan was working overtime, and I went to pick him up,” Gu Tong cooed, holding onto Li Yan’s arm, looking deeply in love.

”The Eldest Young Master and Young Madam truly are affectionate...” He Ma awkwardly smiled, saying, ”However, in such a big family, many rules exist, so if there’s nothing critical, it’s better to come back early. It’s chaotic outside, not safe.”

Chaotic? Unsafe?

How intriguing.

Is there any place more chaotic than this home?

Gu Tong’s lips curled into a faint smile, nudging Li Yan to signal him upstairs, then said to He Ma, ”Why are you still awake this late, He Ma?”

”As the housekeeper, I’m responsible for the home’s safety. If the masters have not returned, we don’t have the right to rest.”

He Ma’s words were simple, emphasizing the rules of the old estate, although it was no secret anymore.

”It’s not the old times anymore, no need to be so old-fashioned,” Gu Tong glanced at He Ma, as if trying to see through her.

”The Second Madam is a Gong Family lady; she’s particularly mindful of these things. I’m an old servant, so I’m old-fashioned too, inevitably.”

Second Madam?

He Ma’s wording was subtle.

It’s known that ’Second Madam’ was never a title for Gong Qingwan.

But after Gu Tong’s arrival, she insisted on this title, even making Gong Qingwan feel humiliated.

He Ma, being Gong Qingwan’s close confidante, was naturally biased towards her. Yet now, she also referred to Gong Qingwan as the Second Madam.

Was this to please, or did she have other intentions?

This was intriguing indeed!

”I’m tired, heading back to sleep first!”

Regardless of He Ma’s inclinations, rushing to associate now was not the right choice.

There are too many intriguing aspects of this family that Gu Tong didn’t want to reveal her true intentions so soon.

So, staying still like a trainee is the best approach.

”Young Madam is tired too, please go to bed early.”

He Ma’s face still carried a kind smile. Suddenly, as if she remembered something, she turned around, picked up two cups filled with milky white liquid, and said, ”A glass of milk before bed is good for health.”

Gu Tong licked her lips, raised her slender hand to take a cup, and said flatly, ”Thank you, He Ma.”

”You’re welcome, it’s what I should do.”

He Ma maintained that inscrutable expression, politely responding.

Gu Tong smiled airily at her, said no more, and turned back, carrying the two cups of milk upstairs.

Her fair hand gripped the cup, which still held some warmth, feeling slightly hot in her palm.

Gu Tong involuntarily lowered her eyelids, glanced at the white liquid inside, and her lips curled into a faint smile.

It turned out to be something prepared in advance. If not certain they would return, then there must have been prior preparation!