Liu Xiaohan's words instantly changed the expression on the faces of the other three.
Tang Jing seemed unusually nervous; she hadn't expected Liu Xiaohan to be so direct.
The two people at his feet engaged in a brief struggle.
Qian Lai didn't quite like this directness.
While a straightforward personality is certainly endearing, inquiring about other people's relationships without any boundaries is rather impolite.
"Cheng-ge, I've finished eating. You can chat with your friends. I'm going to the library now."
Qian Lai stood up and left, but Hua Cheng panicked.
He was also extremely embarrassed by Liu Xiaohan's question.
She ruined the atmosphere that had been carefully created.
The crucial question I was about to ask had already been posed, but before I could even get an answer, they interrupted and changed the subject.
He was genuinely annoyed.
"I'm done eating."
Hua Cheng also got up and, carrying his tableware, went to chase after Qian Lai.
Qian Lai ignored him and focused on walking towards the door.
Tang Jing watched the two people walk away, her hand holding the chopsticks trembling slightly.
She was still thinking of confessing her feelings to Brother Hua after she graduated from university, but it seems it's too late now.
But she was not willing to give up.
I've liked Brother Hua since I was a teenager.
To get closer to him, she studied desperately.
Whenever she had a question, she would go to the Hua family to ask Hua Cheng for advice, and he would patiently and carefully explain it to her.
Even the college entrance exam preparation plan and which major to apply for were discussed and decided together by her and Hua Cheng.
In her eyes, Hua Cheng was not just a god-like figure, but also her backbone and spiritual pillar.
Now that this pillar of support is going to belong to someone else, she feels as if her tendons have been pulled out and her bones have been removed, and she is heartbroken.
"Qian Lai, wait for me."
Hua Cheng pursued relentlessly.
"Oh, right, Cheng-ge. I haven't had a chance to look at this you gave me yet. I'll look at it when I get back. If there are any questions, I'll bother you again."
Qian Lai raised the corners of her mouth and said, "Thank you." She then strode towards the library.
It seems like all my efforts today were in vain.
Hua Cheng was a little frustrated. He turned around and glanced at the cafeteria, feeling irritated but having nowhere to vent his anger, he kicked a pebble away forcefully and left dejectedly.
Qian Lai was researching in the library alone when she realized it was closing at night.
I glanced up at the clock on the wall, and oh my god! It was already seven o'clock.
She quickly packed her things and dashed to the bus stop.
I was lucky enough to catch the last shuttle bus back to the military region.
Unexpectedly, as soon as she got off the bus, she saw Gu Hanchuan waiting for her at the shuttle bus stop in a wheelchair.
"Commander, what brings you here?"
She tacitly handed the documents and borrowed books in her hand to Gu Hanchuan, and pushed the wheelchair home.
"I just came to see my aunt and grandma off. Since it was almost time, I thought I'd wait for you to go back together."
Gu Hanchuan's aunt and grandmother have arrived!
"They came from Beijing?"
"Yes! My grandmother heard about my leg injury and wanted to come a long time ago. It's just that she's too old."
"If my aunt hadn't come to Xinshi this time, my grandparents and I probably wouldn't have had a chance to see each other."
Gu Hanchuan's voice was low and dry.
"They came to my house today not only to visit me, but also to see you."
It's a pity you weren't here.
However, the day after tomorrow, my aunt wants to host a banquet in the city to get the Gu family together. We were invited too.
Gu Hanchuan spoke calmly, unlike his usual excited demeanor when seeing his mother, Cheng Fang.
"Your aunt must be quite good to you, right?"
"Yes." A rare hint of tenderness appeared on Gu Hanchuan's face. "She really cares about me. Unlike my parents. When I was little, whenever she was around, my mom would think twice before hitting me. She was like my safe haven."
She even treated me better than her cousin.
Are you going to this party?
Qian Lai knew that Gu Hanchuan would never attend a normal family gathering.
At least, ever since she came to Gu Hanchuan's side, he has refused all of her invitations to parties.
Today, not only did he make a special trip to see her off, but he also brought up the gathering as soon as he saw her. It seems that the scales in his heart have already been tipped in one direction.
Do you want to go?
Gu Hanchuan was actually hesitant.
His grandmother's words struck a chord with him.
She said that at her age, every time she sees him, it will be one less time for her.
Grandma didn't know if she could change the relationship between her son and her mother while she was still alive. But at least, as long as she was there, he would have her love.
No one severs ties with their family without a reason. Gu Hanchuan chose to punish the Gu family by running away after being hurt for many years.
But who doesn't yearn for the warmth of family?
Well! Cheng Fangping may have already given up on this son in her heart.
However, in Gu Hanchuan's heart, there was actually a faint expectation, but he himself was unaware of it.
This is probably why the person who is often the most mistreated at home is often the most filial child in the family.
"I'll listen to you, sir. If you go, I'll go too. I have to protect you."
Gu Hanchuan didn't say anything, but upon hearing her words, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.
"By the way, sir, I can start working at the research institute next Monday. I already got my work permit today. If you're attending this family dinner, I can go straight there after work."
"Oh? So fast?"
Qian Lai's going to work at the research institute means that the day when she can stand up again is getting closer.
The two walked along, chatting as they went. Qian Lai glanced up and caught sight of several people arguing and pulling at each other in the shadows in the distance.
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