For lunch, Gu Jiaojiao simmered chicken soup and made chive pockets. She didn't make rice, but Su Shuochi ate with great relish.
"Honey, want to go check out the new space we rented in the suburbs this afternoon?"
"Let's go next Sunday. After lunch, you need to take me to the Mu Family's home. I have to treat Mu Ziquan with the silver needles; he has surgery tomorrow."
"Then I'll make time to take you to the hospital tomorrow," Su Shuochi said, his voice laced with worry.
"No, don't. I'm going as Su Gu. It would seem strange if you came along."
"Are you driving there then?"
"No, this car is too recognizable now, so it's not a good idea to drive it. I'll go buy a motorcycle this afternoon and have the Mu Family's Hidden Guard bring it back for me."
Gu Jiaojiao looked at the worried expression on his face and said gently, "You have to be careful when you're out. Don't worry about me."
