By the time Qian Lai boarded the bus back to the military region, the sun had already set below the horizon.
This is what a summer evening by the sea looks like: a gentle sea breeze blows, enough to sweep away the scorching heat of the day.
Qian Lai recalled all the events of that day. In her mind, the image of him that she thought he had was "a man with peach blossom eyes and silkworm-like under-eye bags, a romantic and extravagant man" had changed dramatically.
It turns out he values children so much.
It must be said that he was indeed gentle and attentive when taking care of people. Recalling the time in the car when he massaged the acupoints on my wrist and behind my ear, the gentle resistance and the subtle pressure strangely stirred my mind.
This seasoned woman, who had once roamed the sea of men, was encountering this particular type of man for the first time.
He can't!
Qian Lai constantly warned himself not to make mistakes.
After all, she is leaving this place, and it's best not to incur any emotional debts before she leaves.
Although his stunning good looks and overly concerned behavior toward her were enough to give her some signals.
But never mind! I can't treat anyone who's serious with a casual attitude.
Just as I was deep in thought, the car suddenly stopped. The driver shouted, "We've arrived at the retirement home. This is the terminal station. Everyone, get off quickly!"
Qian Lai, with his head down, had just entered the main building when he ran into Wu Mei.
She carried a stool and sat in the corner of the empty lobby of the main building. Anyone who didn't know better would think she was waiting for someone.
"My little darling, you're finally back! I've been waiting for you for ages."
Could something have happened to Gu Hanchuan?
After successfully completing several "group purchases" with Qian Lai, they had already established a strong bond of trust.
She was able to go to the city with peace of mind thanks in no small part to Wu Mei's assistance.
"What happened to my boss?" Qian Lai was also a little anxious and was about to rush to Gu Hanchuan's ward.
"Wait a minute." Wu Mei grabbed her arm. "There's someone in your Chief Gu's room right now. You should be prepared."
Her expression was gloomy, and she looked displeased.
"Oh, I thought something was wrong! Who is it, sister-in-law?" Qian Lai breathed a sigh of relief, and a smile returned to her face.
As long as Gu Hanchuan doesn't get into trouble, the rest shouldn't be a problem.
“My silly sister,” Wu Mei pulled her closer, looked around, and whispered, “it’s a woman in your commander’s room, talking to him and crying.”
"Oh dear, you should go and see for yourself. I'm worried about you. Could this girl be his ex-girlfriend?"
This sentence illuminated Qian Lai's dying memories. Yes, it was mentioned in the original book that Gu Hanchuan had a white moonlight from many years ago.
Qian Xiaozhen had fought and caused trouble for this "white moonlight" (a term of endearment for a man who is unattainable in the eyes of others), but in the end, she couldn't even beat someone who had never shown his face.
Because of this incident, Qian Xiaozhen wanted to take revenge on Gu Hanchuan more than once. But each time, Gu Hanchuan acted as if to say, "Even if you kill me, you'll never know who she is." This left Qian Xiaozhen feeling like she was "hitting cotton with her iron fist"—furious beyond measure.
Now, this woman has come looking for me herself?
Qian Lai was filled with curiosity.
She rushed to the door of Gu Hanchuan's ward as if she were flying, and through the crack in the drafty door, she could hear part of the conversation inside.
The girl seemed to be sobbing: "Hanchuan, since you need someone to take care of you for life, why can't that person be me?"
This was the sentence Qian Lai heard most clearly.
Sure enough, something was going on.
"Yazhu, go. It's impossible for us. I'm not the Gu Hanchuan I used to be. I can't give you happiness or a home. You're just a burden to me."
"I'm a burden!? Hanchuan, how could I be a burden to you? I'm willing to give up everything, please let me stay by your side, okay?"
The girl's voice was extremely delicate and melodious, yet her face was nowhere to be seen.
Qian Lai's curiosity was about to burst out.
She secretly went around to the large window next to Gu Hanchuan's hospital bed, and quietly peeked inside.
Wow! The girl is so pretty!
Dressed in military green, he sat upright in front of Gu Hanchuan's window, wiping away tears with a handkerchief.
Jade and porcelain form its bones, while mist and haze add its charm.
Her delicate eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and her almond-shaped eyes were full of light, making her look just like a noble lady from an ancient noble family. Even her temperament was like that of a fairy who had stepped out of an ink painting.
Now, with pear blossoms in the rain, she looks even more pitiful.
Gu Hanchuan, however, remained as still as iron, his gaze unwavering, seemingly unmoved by the woman's alluring beauty.
"I've already told you, we shouldn't see each other again. Why are you so stubborn, refusing to let each other go?"
Qian Lai felt that what he said was a bit too serious.
"If I regain my ability to take care of myself, I will not keep anyone by my side. The more I care about someone, the less likely I am to do that. Yazhu, you should leave quickly. Go back to Hangzhou and never come back. Go as far away as possible and forget me completely."
"How can you be so heartless? Aren't you afraid of hurting me by saying such things, Han Chuan?"
"hiss"!
The voice shook the heavens, and Qian Lai's hair stood on end. So gentle, so sweet; not only men, but even she felt a tingling sensation in her heart.
Only Brother Stone, Gu Hanchuan, remained unfazed.
"Or have you developed feelings for her? Don't you want me anymore?"
The woman's eyes instantly filled with tears again.
Through the window, Qian Lai could see the side of the bed where the girl couldn't see: Gu Hanchuan's slightly trembling left hand gripping the sheet tightly.
"That's none of your business. You can leave now, and we don't want to see each other again." His tone remained as hard as iron.
"Is she... good to you? Does she know what you like to eat? What your taboos are? When the Gu family comes, will she be on your side? And..."
"Alright! You don't need to worry about any of this."
He paused, his Adam's apple bobbing up and down, and after a long while, he lowered his head.
Go back to Hangzhou. Never come back to this place. Forget me forever.
"It's too late, Hanchuan. I've already submitted the report, and the approval is probably on its way."
"What did you say?!" Gu Hanchuan looked at the girl in disbelief.
“I said I had already applied to be transferred back. The report approval should be coming soon.”
"Nonsense!" Gu Hanchuan still couldn't believe his ears. "You're transferring from Hangzhou back to Xinshi?"
Then all his previous efforts would have been in vain!
Gu Hanchuan was so excited that it looked like he was about to jump out of bed at any moment.
"Do you know that Hangzhou is the best place for you to develop your career? Why did you come to Xinshi?"
For me? For a useless person like me? Is it worth it? Get out of here, right now.
I'll make all the arrangements for you. You're going back to Hangzhou right now. Do you hear me?!
Qian Lai could tell that he was both anxious and angry!
It seems that this girl really is the one he loves.
Gu Hanchuan's roar intensified the girl's heartache. Her sobs gradually spiraled out of control, eventually turning into silent weeping as she curled up in a ball, covering her face with her hands.
This must be the deepest sorrow, a silent lament for their marriage! Qian Lai thought.
As she was pondering this, she suddenly heard someone beside her ask, "Comrade Qian, what are you looking at here?"
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