"Yes, you see, aren't we very destined for each other?" Su Xiao nodded affirmatively, her face full of joy.
“Indeed.” Su Qiang couldn’t help but smile as he recalled the days he spent hiding from Tian Shuang.
Su Xiao then told Su Qiang about the Tian family in Shanghai and that someone from the Tian family would be coming on the third day of the Lunar New Year.
It just so happens that Su Qiang and Huang Feiyan haven't gone to Nanshi for their wedding yet. After the New Year, they plan to go back together to visit their parents' graves.
Now, we can wait for the Tian family to arrive, and then everyone can return to Nanshi together.
After Su Xiao and Su Qiang finalized their itinerary, they noticed Huang Feiyan and, remembering her family situation, asked with concern, "Sister-in-law, you'll definitely run into your parents when you go back this time. What are you planning to say to them?"
Huang Feiyan's smile faded somewhat. Although she had come to terms with her parents' choice back then after getting married, the damage had already been done. She just wanted to live her own peaceful life and didn't want to be entangled with them anymore.
I really need to think carefully about what to say when I get home.
"Anyway, you absolutely can't tell anyone that I'm doing business with you. If it gets out, just say I'm working for you."
Huang Feiyan was perfectly clear-headed; she knew exactly what kind of people her parents and brother were, and she didn't want to be targeted by a bunch of vampires.
"We should avoid talking about school as much as possible. We'll only talk about my marriage to Brother Qiangzi, and that I'll go with him to the Northwest to join his army." Huang Feiyan made her decision.
Su Xiao and Su Qiang exchanged a glance. "Okay, let's stick to the same story so we don't give ourselves away."
After finishing their business, Su Xiao glanced at the time and said, "Oh dear, it's getting late. I still have to go to the Gu family and the Qin family. I'll be going now."
"Okay, go ahead. Be careful on the way." Su Qiang held the broom and saw her off at the door. After she rode her bike around the corner and disappeared from sight, he returned to the yard to continue sweeping.
Su Xiao went to the Gu family first.
"Xiaoxiao, you're finally back! Come on in." Qin Yumei held Su Xiao's hand, her face full of smiles.
As soon as I entered the courtyard, I saw a tall figure. The man was as upright as a pine tree, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, exuding an aura of power.
Who is this?
"This is your brother Qingyang. Qingyang, your sister is back." Qin Yumei was overjoyed today. Her son was finally back, and this year the whole family could be together for a reunion.
"Brother?" This was the first time Su Xiao had met Gu Qingyang.
"Lulu." A smile appeared on Gu Qingyang's resolute face, but the smile seemed a little stiff.
Su Xiao looked into his eyes and could sense joy in them, so his stiff expression wasn't because he disliked her.
He probably realized his smile was too ugly, and his expression returned to calm. He suddenly reached out and touched Su Xiao's head, saying, "It's good that you're back."
Su Xiao was surprised. "Boss, what are you trying to do?"
Seeing the surprise in Su Xiao's eyes, Gu Qingyang frowned in annoyance, and somewhat helplessly took out a red envelope from his pocket and stuffed it into Su Xiao's hand, "Here's some pocket money for you."
Then, he looked at Su Xiao with anticipation.
To be honest, Su Xiao was completely dumbfounded at the time.
He unconsciously squeezed the thickness of the red envelope, resisting the urge to open it and take a look. His mind raced, and then he looked up and smiled, "Thank you, brother."
Seeing Su Xiao's smile, Gu Qingyang, who was extremely nervous inside but out, finally breathed a sigh of relief. His serious expression softened and he became more natural.
Qin Yumei looked at the two siblings and smiled with relief, but her eyes were moist.
She lived in a daze for more than ten years, failing her daughter Gu Qinglu and her son Gu Qingyang.
Without her noticing, her son's smile disappeared from his face as he grew up and became a man.
"Xiaoxiao, humph, you've finally decided to come back." Old Master Gu waited inside for a while, but he couldn't wait any longer, so he came out with his cane and stood at the door of the main room, looking like he was not easy to coax.
"Grandpa!" Su Xiaoxin ran towards him happily, like a fledgling returning to its nest.
Without realizing it, Grandpa Gu opened his arms wide, and the expression on his face instantly turned into a smiling anticipation.
Su Xiao ran over and gently hugged Grandpa Gu. "Grandpa, I've missed you so much these past few days."
Grandpa Gu patted her on the back, and the two then separated.
The old man looked her up and down, and said with an ambiguous meaning, "Hmph, little girl, you're a liar. I don't think you've lost any weight, you've actually gained some. You've been having a blast these past few days."
"Hehe, Grandpa understands me best." Su Xiao helped him walk inside, while telling him about the food, drinks and fun she had had these past few days.
Gu Qingyang looked at the backs of the old man and the young girl, feeling a mix of envy and frustration. He knew he hadn't performed well, otherwise, why hadn't his sister run to him happily and hugged him?
I'm so envious!
Laughter from Grandpa Gu and Su Xiao could be heard from the living room from time to time, indicating that the two were having a very pleasant conversation.
Human joys and sorrows vary; for every person who is happy, there is someone who is sad.
In a small courtyard in the north of the city, the son had returned, and there should have been joy, but because of Qin Huifang's illness, the courtyard was filled with unyielding sorrow.
Gu Zhiguo, also known as Jin Yan, looked at the woman lying on the bed with a dark expression on his face.
"I'm fine, you don't need to worry," Qin Huifang said, suppressing the itch in her throat.
"Have you been to the hospital?" Gu Zhi asked.
Qin Huifang anxiously assured him, "I know I'm fine, I've already seen the neighborhood doctor, cough cough..."
With a series of coughs, Gu Zhiguo frowned deeply.
He had made a deal with Grandpa Gu when he agreed to join the army: Grandpa Gu would take care of Qin Huifang and treat her legs.
Now, however, there has been no movement at all, which has greatly annoyed him.
"Brother, have some water." Jin Ling brought the teacup into the room.
"Ling'er, take good care of Mom. I'm going out for a bit." Gu Zhiguo frowned as he was about to leave.
Qin Huifang quickly stopped him, "Are you going to the Gu family? Don't go. Be good, I know you've done wrong. Old Master Gu sent someone to check on my leg, but Mom didn't agree to the surgery."
Gu Zhiguo stopped and turned his head incredulously, looking at her with confusion. "Why?"
Qin Huifang's eyes dimmed, and her smile was tinged with sadness. "This is retribution for what I'm going through. What right do I have to be cured? Besides, the surgery is risky. I haven't lived enough yet. I haven't seen you get married and have children. I can't die. So... I'm scared. I'm the one who refused. Don't go to the Gu family. Don't bother them anymore..."
As Qin Huifang spoke, her expression was pleading. In truth, she was extremely unwilling for her son to cause trouble with the Gu family because of her.
Gu Zhiguo listened to her words with a dejected expression. He sat down against the door frame and looked at the sky without saying a word.
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