Both sides are very nice people, but the difference between them is too great.

When Gu Qiuning saw that Duan Yueman remained silent, she understood that no one had high hopes for her.

Looking at Duan Yueman with a dejected expression, he said, "Sister Yueman, could you please take Xiaoxiao back to my house for me later? I have some things to do."

"Where are you going?" Duan Yueman was a little worried that she might do something rash.

Gu Qiuning said, "I just went out for a walk. I met up with a classmate who recently came back from out of town."

Without waiting for Duan Yueman's reply, she lowered her head and patted the little girl's head, saying, "Little girl, be good. Stay by Yueman's side and be obedient. We'll be able to meet tonight."

"I will be good, Sister Qiu Ning."

Gu Qiuning treated Li Xiaoxiao like her own younger sister.

"Sister Yueman, I'm leaving now."

"Okay, come back soon, or your parents will worry."

Gu Qiuning nodded as she walked.

Watching her walk away, Duan Yueman pulled Li Xiaoxiao towards the hospital and said to Li Xiaoxiao, "Xiaoxiao, are Uncle Gu and Aunt Gu good to you?"

"Daddy Gu is so good to me, and Mommy Gu is so good too." Li Xiaoxiao jumped up happily when she heard Gu Qiuning's name.

Although they disagreed with Li Shuan being with Gu Qiuning, the couple doted on Li Xiaoxiao very much.

They let her stay at their home and even adopted her as their goddaughter.

Duan Yueman lives in the Li family's house and sees that the Gu family often have their driver bring Xiaoxiao back for the weekend.

Gu Ji is Gu Qiuning's father, and her mother is Fu Ling. The two were childhood sweethearts who grew up together and never separated after they got married.

They were born into an equal family and certainly didn't want their daughter to suffer like this.

Lan Yuchu arranged a job for Li Shuan as a clerk and accountant in a factory in the city, with a monthly salary of forty yuan, which was not very high.

But for his family, that's already half a year's living expenses.

Li Xia also works at a nearby factory as a clerk.

In just a few months, our living conditions have improved a lot.

Li Shuan has been slowly treating his leg. After Qiao Song was released from the farm, his house was returned to him, and he happened to be Li Shuan's neighbor.

He and Li Shuan became acquainted after a few interactions, and Li Shuan had also been coming over to help him with housework lately.

The main reason was that Qiao Song had previously saved Liu Yuanzhu's life by giving him acupuncture, and he came to help out of gratitude.

After all, the people who work on the farm are already physically exhausted.

Qiao Song examined Li Shuan's foot these past two days and said it could be treated, but it would take a very long time.

Li Shuan was willing to wait as long as he learned that his leg could be cured.

He had just come out of Qiao Song's house, holding the prescription, and was on his way to the pharmacy to get the medicine when he saw Gu Qiuning coming to find him.

The two looked at each other. Li Shuan's eyes flickered, and he subconsciously lowered his head and walked over.

"Brother Li!" Gu Qiuning felt a chill run down her spine when she saw his attitude. "Qiuning, you shouldn't have come looking for me again." He was afraid that if Qiuning came looking for him, her reputation would be ruined.

Li Shuan could sense Gu Qiuning's feelings, but he was also very clear-headed. If Gu Qiuning stayed with him, she would suffer.

Moreover, he is almost thirty years old, and the two are ten years apart in age.

He wouldn't even dare to have such a wish.

Gu Qiuning's lips trembled as she tried to force a smile and said, "I'm going to Pingcheng to find Brother Dongcheng. I just came to say goodbye to you. Please don't refuse me, okay? I just want to stay with you like this for a while, just like this, following you."

After listening, Li Shuan did not refuse. He looked up slightly at Gu Qiuning, and at that moment, his heart ached uncontrollably.

He nodded silently and said, "I need to go to the pharmacy to get my medicine."

“Then I’ll go with you,” Gu Qiuning suggested with a smile.

Li Shuan kept a meter's distance from her, and would pull away if Gu Qiuning got too close.

He lives in the mud and shouldn't pollute Gu Qiuning. She's been well protected by her family, like a little flower in the sunshine. She'll definitely be happier if she finds someone as good as her in the future.

After getting his medicine, he passed by the post office. "Brother Li, there's a letter for you." At that moment, the postman took out his letter.

Li Shuan looked puzzled, while Gu Qiuning's expression changed upon hearing this.

Where did the letter come from?

The postman said, "It's West City."

Li Shuan took the letter and said to the postman, "Thank you."

Before Li Shuan could open it, Gu Qiuning snatched it and opened it first.

Upon inspection, it was a letter sent back by Sister July, thanking them for the things they had sent last time. It also contained some grain coupons, cloth coupons, and the money for the medicinal herbs.

Gu Qiuning was so embarrassed that he thought someone had written him a love letter.

"Brother Li, I'm so sorry!" She immediately returned the letter to Li Shuan.

Gu Qiuning didn't read the remaining few lines, but Li Shuan was in a great mood after reading them.

Lin Qiyue said that the current situation is very good, and universities may be restored in the future. He can seize this opportunity and find a better way out by taking advantage of the policies.

Li Shuan suddenly had more confidence in life.

The Lin Qiyue couple had shown their family immense kindness, and he was determined to work hard to repay them.

Gu Qiuning saw that he was looking at the letter and there was nothing interesting about it, so why was Brother Li so happy?

"Let's go," Li Shuan said happily to Gu Qiuning.

When he looked at Gu Qiuning at that moment, his gaze did not waver, but was open and honest.

She told herself that no matter if it was true or not, she had to seize the opportunity. If she could get into university, she might still have a chance to be worthy of Qiu Ning.

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