For the rest of the time, Ye Linchen's mind was filled with Huo Yunlan's words, and he remained uninterested until he boarded the plane.
Huo Yunlan saw this, but assumed that Ye Linchen was seriously considering what she had said to him, so she was in a very good mood.
In Huo Yunlan's view, Ye Linchen was such a sensible and intelligent child that it wouldn't be long before she understood what he had said to her.
Knowing her good intentions, she then proposed to Gu Jingran.
Gu Jingran didn't know why Ye Linchen's mood had suddenly dropped.
I was so happy when I left home this morning, how did I end up like this after just one trip?
He tentatively asked, "Xiao Chen, are you still unhappy?"
Ye Linchen glanced at Gu Jingran and shook his head: "It's nothing, I'm just a little tired from having too much fun these past two days."
Gu Jingran looked at Ye Linchen, but still felt something was wrong.
He had never seen Ye Linchen so dejected.
She is a very brave, resilient, and strong girl who faces any problem.
No matter how difficult the situation, she won't be down for long; she'll quickly adjust her mindset and then find a way to solve the problem.
There must be some problem now.
It's still a pretty big problem.
Could it be that Huo Yunlan went out alone with Ye Linchen, and Huo Yunlan said something to Ye Linchen?
Gu Jingran recalled the unpleasant conversations he had had with Huo Yunlan and Gu Yuanshan in the past few days.
He immediately asked, "Did my mom say something to you?"
Ye Linchen frowned.
She didn't understand what Gu Jingran was thinking.
What should she do if what Huo Yunlan said to her was Gu Jingran's idea?
Ye Linchen is definitely unwilling to give up his entrepreneurial project for the sake of a relationship.
In Ye Linchen's view, a good relationship should be about two people working together, not one person giving up their career and dreams for the other.
She wanted the two of them to be like two trees standing side by side, not vines clinging to a tree for survival.
She always thought that Gu Jingran shared the same thoughts as her.
That's why I supported her time and time again, guided her when she was confused, and acted as her mentor.
But Huo Yunlan's words shattered her trust in Gu Jingran.
Ye Linchen was a little unsure whether Gu Jingran was his companion.
She wasn't sure what Gu Jingran meant by asking that question.
Is it because she didn't give Huo Yunlan a clear answer that she came to ask?
Or do you genuinely not know why she's unhappy, and you're just concerned about her?
No matter which one it was, Ye Linchen didn't know how to answer.
Ye Linchen decided to gloss over the matter for now.
"No, Auntie is very kind to me. I'm just a little tired. I'll probably recover after resting for a couple of days."
Seeing that Ye Linchen was unwilling to talk, Gu Jingran didn't press the matter further.
"Okay, Xiao Chen, let me know if anything happens."
Ye Linchen hummed in agreement and said nothing more.
Soon, the holiday will be over, and the two of them will have to leave.
Huo Yunlan and Gu Yuanshan escorted the two to the airport and watched their plane take off before returning home.
On the way, Gu Yuanshan couldn't wait to ask Huo Yunlan.
"How was your chat with Xiaochen today? What did she say?"
Huo Yunlan smiled and said, "Xiao Chen's initial idea was the same as Jing Ran's: she was still young and didn't want to consider marriage for the time being, wanting to wait until she started her company and things were more stable before thinking about it."
Gu Yuanshan's mood immediately plummeted, and he sighed.
"Then let's not worry about it, let's just let nature take its course."
Huo Yunlan patted Gu Yuanshan's hand and smiled, "However, Xiao Chen is a sensible and good child after all. I carefully analyzed the pros and cons with her and shared my past experiences and insights, and she quickly took it all in."
"Didn't you see she's been thinking about this all afternoon? Maybe she's trying to decide what to do."
“I understand how she feels. It must be very difficult to ask her to give up at this time, but I believe she will come to her senses soon. We just need to wait for the good news.”
Gu Yuanshan's eyes immediately lit up: "Really?"
Huo Yunlan laughed: "Would I lie to you?"
Gu Yuanshan breathed a sigh of relief: "If that's really the case, Xiao Chen has sacrificed a lot for our family. After they get married, we must treat her well and regard her as our own daughter."
Huo Yunlan nodded: "Of course. This child has suffered since she was little, having such parents. We must make it up to her in the future and let her feel the warmth of a family."
As she spoke, Huo Yunlan sighed again, "If we hadn't witnessed how Jingran built the company step by step and put it on the right track, I wouldn't have been willing to persuade her to give up her dream."
Gu Yuanshan echoed, "Yes, even if her company were already up and running, I wouldn't agree. After all, it's her hard work."
Huo Yunlan echoed her sentiments briefly before quickly regaining her composure.
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. It's such a wonderful day, don't be so down. We need to start preparing for their wedding. Once Xiaochen has thought things through, we can arrange the wedding right away."
On the plane at the same time.
Ye Linchen closed his eyes and went to sleep after boarding the plane.
Seeing that she was resting, Gu Jingran didn't want to disturb her, so he asked a flight attendant for a blanket to cover her with, and then took out a book to read.
Ye Linchen closed his eyes and tried to sleep for a while, but his mind was in turmoil and he couldn't fall asleep at all.
I opened my eyes and saw Gu Jingran quietly reading a book under the reading lamp.
The warm yellow light shone on Gu Jingran's handsome profile, giving him a gentle glow.
Ye Linchen felt even more upset.
She didn't know how to bring it up with Gu Jingran.
The thought that marriage might be Gu Jingran's idea made her feel suffocated.
If she refuses, will they break up?
The thought of this outcome made her heart ache.
The thought of giving up her hard-earned startup project made her even more heartbroken.
Gu Jingran noticed Ye Linchen's gaze at this moment. He put down his book, lowered his head slightly, and moved closer to Ye Linchen.
"What's wrong? Can't you sleep?"
After thinking for a moment, Ye Linchen decided to probe Gu Jingran's attitude.
"I'm thinking about starting a business. I need to finish the report I missed when I get back, and I need to report on the progress at the next meeting."
Gu Jingran smiled and said, "If you'd like, I happen to be free these few days and can help you write the report."
As he spoke, Gu Jingran added, "I've seen some new policies in the news these past few days. Sanmu Software might be affected, and your subsequent business plans may need to be adjusted accordingly."
Seeing Gu Jingran's serious expression, Ye Linchen was completely unsure.
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