For a moment I didn't know what to say, I just felt a tightness in my chest.
Qin Yue snapped out of her daze and looked at her youngest son with worry, "Hongqi, what should we do? Will she come after you again?"
Guan Hongqi put down her bowl and smiled reassuringly at her mother, "Mom, don't worry, my sister and brother-in-law have already thought of a solution for you."
He glanced at Guan Wenru and He Yanzhi and continued, "I'm going to move to my brother-in-law's old house for a while. It's a military compound with strict management. She can't get in or find me. I'll just need some peace and quiet to study properly."
Upon hearing this, Guan Yuanxiu nodded, the wrinkles on his face seeming to smooth out a bit. "That place is good, it's safe. It's good to move there and avoid the trouble."
After thinking for a moment, he solemnly instructed, "Hongqi, don't think about anything else right now. Your primary task is to focus on your studies. Whether you want to go to university or wait for a job assignment, you have to calm down. Your sister and brother-in-law will help you deal with all the messy things outside. Don't get distracted."
"Yes, Mom and Dad, I know, don't worry."
At this point, the triplets understood the gist of the conversation.
He Sheng, quick to speak, blinked and asked, "Uncle, are you moving out? Is it because of that nasty aunt?"
He Yi tugged at his younger brother, signaling him not to ask any more questions.
He Qi then said sensibly, "Uncle, focus on your studies, we'll miss you."
Guan Hongqi felt a warmth in his heart and reached out to rub the heads of his three nephews. "Your uncle is just going out to stay for a while. It's not like he's never coming back."
You must be good at home, study hard, and help your grandparents and parents with whatever you can, okay?
"We know!" the triplets said in unison.
After finishing breakfast, Guan Hongqi picked up his simple luggage bag.
The triplets ran over and gave him a big hug in turn.
He Sheng whispered in his ear, "Uncle, if that nasty aunt dares to bully you again, tell me, and I'll tell my dad to deal with her!"
Guan Hongqi was amused by the little guy, and the sadness and gloom in his heart were greatly relieved.
"Mom and Dad, Sister, I'm leaving now." Guan Hongqi looked at her family.
"Take good care of yourself."
"Come back and visit often."
"If you need anything, just call the store or home."
Amidst the concerned words of her family, Guan Hongqi, carrying her luggage, followed He Yanzhi, who had already prepared the car keys, and strode out of the courtyard gate.
Yan Zhi took his bag and said, "Let's go, I'll take you there and help you get familiar with the area."
Guan Wenru and her parents stood at the door until the car disappeared from sight before slowly turning their gaze away.
Qin Yue sighed softly. Guan Wenru took her mother's arm and comforted her gently, "Mom, don't worry, it will be handled. Let Hongqi have some peace and quiet; it's best for him."
......
The Guan family lived an unusually peaceful life for the next few days.
After Guan Hongqi moved to the army compound, he was indeed completely free from Lin Wei's entanglement and was able to focus on his studies.
Guan Wenru finally selected a street-facing shop near Xidan, with a suitable size and good foot traffic.
She began preparing for her first clothing store.
Everything seemed to be on the right track.
However, Lin Wei, on the other hand, felt as cold and restless as the late spring chill in Beijing, growing more anxious and irritable each day.
For several days in a row, she went to the library, park, and other places Guan Hongqi might appear in after get off work, waiting for him to come to her.
But they didn't see a single person.
You can't block anyone in the alley.
This complete loss of contact made her feel like all her powerful punches had landed on empty air.
This feeling of being out of control was unbearable for her.
She was convinced that it was the Guan family, especially the shrewd Guan Wenru, who was behind it all, deliberately making Guan Hongqi avoid her.
On her way home from work that day, Lin Wei kicked at the pebbles on the roadside, feeling indignant. "Now you want to get rid of me? No way!"
A surge of anger and intense resentment rose to the top of his head.
Her eyes lit up, and an idea popped into her head...
Since we can't find Guan Hongqi, let's go to his house!
I told you to hide!
I'd like to see if you have any shame!
She immediately turned to a nearby grocery store, gritted her teeth, and spent a lot of money and coupons to buy a net bag of apples and oranges, which were still relatively rare in this season.
Then, carrying the bag of fruit, she walked straight towards the alley where the Guan family lived.
As she approached the alley entrance, she deliberately slowed her pace, adjusted her expression, and tried to appear somewhat apprehensive and shy.
Sure enough, at this time, it was the time when everyone was preparing dinner, and there were many elderly people picking vegetables and chatting at their doorsteps in the alley.
Upon seeing Lin Wei, a new face, and a pretty young woman in a nurse's uniform carrying fruit, a well-meaning and gossipy middle-aged woman immediately asked, "Young lady, who are you looking for?"
Lin Wei stopped, two blushes appearing on her face at the opportune moment. Her voice was soft, tinged with embarrassment, "Auntie, I'm looking for Guan Hongqi. He... lives in this alley, right?"
"Looking for that kid Hongqi?" The middle-aged woman's eyes lit up immediately. She looked Lin Wei up and down, her smile becoming meaningful. "He lives here. Go inside, that's the one with the blue brick gate. Young lady, who are you?"
Several neighbors also cast curious glances their way.
This is exactly the effect Lin Wei wanted!
She lowered her head, feigning shyness, her fingers twisting the hem of her dress. Her voice trailed off, carrying a hesitant, ambiguous tone, "Hongqi and I...we..."
She didn't finish her sentence, but her flushed face and shy, timid eyes were, in the eyes of all those who had been through it all, a blatant declaration...
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