As Shen Xingmian came out of get off work, she saw a familiar figure in front of Yipin Pavilion. Gu Ying called out with a smile:
“Brother Xingmian”.
Nanzhi smiled and said, "We've come to take you home."
In that instant, Shen Xingmian's gloom from the afternoon vanished, and a surge of joy even rose in her heart. She couldn't help but smile and say, "Let's go, I'll push."
As he spoke, he grasped the handles of the wheelchair and pushed Nanzhi forward.
Gu Ying happily followed behind, originally thinking that Shen Xingmian had forgotten about what happened this afternoon, but who knew that he was planning to settle scores with her later.
After returning home, Shen Xingmian took Nanzhi back to her bedroom and then went to Gu Ying's bedroom.
Gu Ying was initially surprised to see Shen Xingmian, but when she saw his gloomy face, she was startled. After thinking for a long time, she realized that he seemed to be in a bad mood only because of the matter of arranging a match between Qin Yi and Nan Zhi that afternoon.
The boy pretended not to understand and chuckled, "Brother Xingmian, did you come to see me for something?"
Shen Xingmian looked at him meaningfully, causing Gu Ying to unconsciously swallow. "Brother Xingmian, don't look at me like that, I'm scared."
Gu Ying looked like a good little girl, so innocent and adorable.
Shen Xingmian scoffed, "You're scared? Gu Ying, you're getting better and better, huh?"
Gu Ying: "...Brother Xingmian, what exactly happened? Tell me, how am I supposed to know if you don't tell me?"
The boy mustered his courage and asked, but Shen Xingmian shook her head helplessly, "I'm asking you what you're going to eat today? Did Mu Xiyue eat anything unhealthy?"
So that's what you were asking. Gu Ying thought for a moment and shook her head. "There shouldn't be any unhealthy ones, but those crayfish were really spicy. They made my eyes water, but Sister Xi Xi ate a lot of them."
Upon hearing this, Shen Xingmian frowned slightly. He looked down at Gu Ying and asked, "You didn't stop her?"
“I tried to stop her, but Sister Xixi wouldn’t listen to me. She said she would only eat it once. I saw how much she loved it, so I thought it wouldn’t matter if she ate it once.”
Shen Xingmian was genuinely disappointed in her daughter at this moment. "You can't let her eat spicy food in the future, understand? Her health isn't very good, and eating these things will easily make her sick."
Gu Ying hadn't expected it to be so serious and was immediately annoyed. "I thought Sister Xixi was usually very healthy, and I just assumed that she probably had a leg problem and nothing else. So I should have stopped her."
Seeing his self-blame, Shen Xingmian shook her head. "Let it go this time. Her health is definitely not good, so try to eat healthier. Once or twice like this shouldn't be a big deal."
Hearing this, Gu Ying finally breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. I will definitely keep a close eye on Sister Xixi from now on."
Shen Xingmian nodded, then his expression changed. He pressed down on Gu Ying's head and said coldly:
"Gu Ying, do you know what you did wrong this afternoon?"
Gu Ying was taken aback, not knowing what Shen Xingmian meant. After thinking for a while, she guessed that Shen Xingmian might be referring to his matchmaking efforts between Qin Yi and Sister Xixi.
"Could it be that I want Qin Yi to be my brother-in-law?"
Gu Ying tentatively opened her mouth, but as soon as she spoke, she felt a dark and oppressive pressure coming at her.
Seeing the deep look in Shen Xingmian's eyes and the coldness on her face, Gu Ying felt a little intimidated. However, after thinking it over, considering his purpose in doing that, he decided to continue:
"But I think Brother Qin Yi is great. If he could be with Sister Xi Xi, he would definitely treat her very well. What? Brother Xing Mian, don't you think so?"
Shen Xingmian: "...I don't think so."
Gu Ying kept talking, "And Sister Wu Ke thinks so too. Brother Qin Yi and Sister Xi Xi both like cats, so we have a lot to talk about. I'm also thinking that for the rest of my life, Sister Xi Xi will have a husband who loves her. If that's the case, I'll feel at ease."
The boy, preoccupied with his own thoughts, said, "What will happen to Sister Xixi if we leave one day? So we need to make plans for these things as soon as possible."
Shen Xingmian's anger gradually subsided after hearing Gu Ying's words. What was he angry about? Gu Ying had thought things through very thoroughly. If Mu Xiyue could become a couple with Qin Yicheng, she wouldn't continue to like him.
Aying is right. What will happen to Mu Xiyue if they leave? In that case, why not let her have someone who likes her accompany her in advance? Qin Yi's family is quite capable and can take care of Mu Xiyue for the rest of her life.
With this in mind, Shen Xingmian made a decision that she had long considered but had been putting off.
He reached out and pressed his hands on Gu Ying's shoulders. "A-Ying, your brother has something to tell you."
Gu Ying blinked and listened attentively.
"Let's move out."
Gu Ying was stunned for a moment, then her eyes widened. "What did you say? Move out?"
Shen Xingmian nodded, "Yes, I've saved up quite a bit of money during this time. We can rent a place and make a living."
Gu Ying shook off Shen Xingmian's hand. "No, I don't agree. What will happen to Sister Xixi if we leave?"
He could tell that Shen Xingmian also liked Mu Xiyue, which was why he went to great lengths to bring them together. Now, however, he was being told that he had to move out of the Mu family home, which meant he wouldn't be able to see Sister Xiyue every day.
Shen Xingmian frowned, not expecting Gu Ying to react so strongly. He decided to tell Gu Ying his concerns.
He reached out and grabbed Gu Ying, speaking solemnly: "Ying, I'm being serious with you. You just said that we need to make plans in advance. You also know that we don't belong to this world."
Gu Ying stood there, stunned. Yes, they didn't belong to this world, but so what? He liked Sister Xixi, and he wanted to be with her.
“I know you enjoy being with her, but have you ever thought about what would happen to her if we were to suddenly leave one day? You know how that feels. Think about your only family member, your mother. How did you feel when she passed away? Do you want her to go through that again?”
Shen Xingmian was unwilling, but he had no choice. He had to nip this feeling in the bud, and he couldn't let Nanzhi misunderstand him anymore.
Gu Ying slumped to the ground, burying his head in his hands. Yes, that feeling was like being abandoned by the whole world. Did Sister Xi Xi have to suffer too? Brother Xing Mian was right. His previous thoughts were too naive. He only considered the present and not the future.
The deeper the feelings are now, the more painful it will be when they part ways.
The two remained silent, and Gu Ying's soft sobs could be faintly heard. He understood the reason, but he couldn't bear to part with her either.
"Okay, I promise you, we'll leave... the Mu family."
Shen Xingmian knew he was in pain, but he himself was in pain too, but there was nothing they could do; they had to take responsibility for Mu Xiyue.
Nan Zhi had no idea that the world would change so drastically after she just woke up from a nap.
At breakfast, Shen Xingmian and Gu Ying told her about their departure.
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