"Su Mu!" Su Guoqiang roared in anger.

Su Jiaojiao quickly stepped forward and pulled him back; "Dad, it's alright, Xiao Mu is still young, let's not be angry. I think this cabbage tastes pretty good even without meat."

"Jiaojiao, this rascal is a bit clueless. Let's make do for today, and Dad will go get some meat for you to eat properly tomorrow."

"Okay, thank you, Dad."

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In the early morning, Su Li, having rested all night, felt much more awake.

Thinking that the jade pendant had merged into her space, she wanted to enter the space to see what was going on inside. But for some reason, she couldn't get into the space no matter what she tried.

She tried for a long time, until an hour later, there was a knock on the door.

"Ah Li, come out for dinner."

Su Li opened the door and followed Gu Huanian downstairs for breakfast.

As soon as I went downstairs, I saw Liu Ru and Liu Wenqing standing in the living room.

When Liu Ru saw Su Li come down, she quickly went up to her and said with concern, "Sister, you're finally back! You have no idea how worried my dad and I were these past few days."

"It's alright, we're back safe and sound now, aren't we?"

"I heard from Auntie that the group you encountered was robbing people? How can anyone be so brazen these days?"

Su Li smiled and said, "Yes, everything is fine now."

Gu Huanian didn't ask anything else. He knew Su Li was hiding something from him, and since she didn't want to talk about it now, he wouldn't force her.

Chen Shujing brought a basket of steamed buns from the kitchen and said to the group, "Are you hungry? Eat up."

Liu Ru waved to Liu Wenqing. They had already eaten breakfast and came over when they saw the door was open. "We've already eaten at home. I'm relieved to see you're alright. You can continue eating. Xiao Ru and I will head back now."

"Wait a minute."

Chen Shuqing carried a jar of pickled vegetables from the kitchen and handed it to Liu Wenqing. "Huanian told me that you've been taking good care of us these past few days. This jar of pickled vegetables is one I made earlier. Take it back and try it."

"Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony."

After the father and daughter left, Su Li ate a steamed bun and went upstairs. All she wanted to do now was figure out what was wrong with this space.

Once inside the room, she locked the door from the inside and tried to enter the space again, but to no avail.

That jade pendant was clearly something she used to fool Xie Feng, so why didn't it break at the crucial moment and was even absorbed by her spatial storage? Why is that?

Considering that the jade pendant looked extremely similar to the original owner's, could it be that this jade pendant and hers were actually one piece?

If that's the case, Xie Feng must have tried to bind it long ago, so why didn't he manage to bind it?

It's really strange, and the strangest thing is that she can't get in now.

Is the space currently under repair?

After trying a few times, Su Li stopped. She tried to take things out of it, but couldn't get anything out.

I hope this space didn't eat up all her belongings and run away!

Su Li was a little angry. If this space could do anything, it should at least give some hints, so she wouldn't be completely clueless and have her mind filled with wild thoughts.

"Su Li, open the door."

As she was thinking about the space, Gu Huanian's voice came from outside.

She opened the door, and Gu Huanian squeezed in.

Then he closed the door behind him and looked at her, saying, "Did something happen to you?"

Su Li shook her head; "No."

Gu Huanian pulled the person into his arms; "I know you're unhappy. If you don't want to talk about it, that's fine. Try to think more positively and don't dwell on things. You still have me."

Su Li nestled in his arms, saying nothing; she didn't want to say anything right now.

Gu Huanian held her quietly for a long time. Su Li took a while to calm down before pushing him away.

"School starts in a week, do you have time today? I want to go out and look for a place to live." Su Li wanted to get away from the situation and stop worrying about her space all the time. Maybe her space would be ready by tomorrow.

Gu Huanian nodded; "I have time. Is it because you're not comfortable staying here? I have other places; if you don't like it here, we can move."

"No, I want to buy several houses in Beijing and become a landlady in the future."

"Okay, get ready, let's go out and take a look now."

Su Li washed her face to make herself look more refreshed.

He followed Gu Huanian out, and as soon as they came downstairs, they saw Gu Aiguo talking to Chen Shujing.

"Shujing, why don't you move back to the military family compound? It's safer there."

"Gu Aiguo, we're both getting on in years. Let's save some face when we're out and about. You should go back!"

Chen Shujing really didn't want to talk to him anymore; they could never live under the same corridor again.

She has let go of the past. To her, Su Guoqiang is just an ex-husband, nothing more.

Gu Aiguo stepped forward and grabbed Chen Shujing's shoulders: "Shujing, do you know? I was really worried when you were arrested this time. Now I understand my own heart. I really can't let go of you. I sincerely repent and want to spend the rest of my life with you."

Chen Shujing said calmly, "Whether it's sincere or not, it's too late. I don't need it anymore."

Gu Aiguo was somewhat saddened. His workload had decreased significantly, and his home was empty every day when he returned.

He, who had never felt lonely in his life, suddenly felt very lonely.

Gu Aiguo knew she could never forgive him again; now, Chen Shuqing appeared completely indifferent when facing him.

Even if she berates him or beats him up, there's still a chance for them to be together.

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