Gu Tingjiang didn't really want to pay attention to Qin Huifang; his dislike for her was ingrained in his bones. However, he couldn't resist the pressure from his father.
After Su Xiao's visit, Old Master Gu thought a lot.
Have we made a mistake by letting Gu Tingjiang and Qin Yumei make a fuss all these years without intervening?
While Qin Huifang was certainly despicable in what happened back then, did Gu Tingjiang bear no responsibility? And was Qin Yumei innocent?
After much deliberation, Grandpa Gu finally decided to have Gu Tingjiang find Gu Zhiguo and use his connections to get him into the army.
To reiterate, no matter what the adults do, the child is innocent. He has the Gu family blood in his veins, and he can't just stand by and watch his child meet his end.
As for any more, there isn't any more.
Sigh, he's getting old...
After leaving the Jin family's house, Gu Tingjiang drove to the Qin family's house.
"Tingjiang, you're here." Old Mrs. Qin, whose hair was already gray, was wearing reading glasses and reading a newspaper. When she saw Gu Tingjiang come in, she asked him casually.
Gu Tingjiang put the things he was carrying on the coffee table and asked with concern, "Mom, how have you been lately? This is some donkey-hide gelatin paste that I specially had made. Please remember to take it."
Grandma Qin glanced at it indifferently, her tone and emotions remaining calm throughout, "You're thoughtful."
Gu Tingjiang seemed used to her coldness and smiled ingratiatingly, "It's all as it should be. Where's Yumei? Isn't she home?"
Without even looking up, Old Mrs. Qin said, "She's in the back garden. Go ahead."
"Okay, Mom, I'll come back to talk to you later." Gu Tingjiang stood up, his smile becoming even more cheerful.
"Hmm." Old Mrs. Qin gave a faint "hmm," which could be considered a response.
Gu Tingjiang was already very satisfied; the old lady was in a pretty good mood today.
Gu Tingjiang went to the back garden as if he knew the way well, and saw a woman busy in the garden as soon as he turned the corner.
The woman wore a sky-blue embroidered dark green bamboo leaf patterned high-necked short jacket and a black long skirt with gold trim. She stood gracefully with a slender figure. Her long hair was tied up in a bun and secured with a single bamboo hairpin. A strand of hair swayed gently with her movements, sometimes flying and sometimes brushing against her fair, jade-like face.
"Yu Mei." Gu Tingjiang gazed at her intently, murmuring softly.
Qin Yumei paused slightly upon hearing the voice, then slowly relaxed and continued what she was doing. "What are you doing here?"
Gu Tingjiang stepped forward and saw her loosening the soil in the flowerpot. He reached out and grabbed her hand, saying, "Let me do it."
Qin Yumei frowned, her tone indifferent, "No need, let go."
Gu Tingjiang reluctantly let go, regretfully withdrawing his hand. However, the brief contact was enough for him to savor the moment, his fingers gently stroking the area, feeling the sensation he had just experienced.
Seeing that Qin Yumei ignored him, he could only try to find another topic, "These camellias are really beautiful."
A camellia tree nearby, with white petals and yellow stamens, was in full bloom, facing the sunlight.
Qin Yumei's gaze unconsciously shifted to the camellias, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.
Gu Tingjiang's eyes were practically glued to her face. She was as beautiful as jade, and time had not left any marks on her. On the contrary, it had added to her charm.
Qin Yumei noticed his gaze, her delicate eyebrows furrowing slightly as she said unhappily, "Why are you looking at me again? Did you come here for something?"
"You're beautiful, I can never get tired of looking at you." Gu Ting said affectionately, always thinking about expressing his feelings.
pity……
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