He quickened his pace, carrying his suitcase, and caught up with Su Li, grabbing her arm. "Su Li! What's wrong with you? Why are you suddenly so cold to me? You haven't replied to a single letter in the past few months. Do you know how much I miss you?"
"Thinking about me? What about the scarf I gave you?"
When Gu Huanian heard her mention the scarf, a guilty look flashed in her eyes; "I lost the scarf."
He didn't want to say that Murong Lan had lost it, because he was worried that Su Li would overthink it.
Su Li's eyes grew even colder upon hearing this.
She didn't say anything else, shook off Gu Huanian's hand, and turned to leave.
"Ah Li! Ah Li! What are you so angry about? It's just a scarf! You can knit me another one, and I promise I won't lose it again next time."
Su Li turned to look at him seriously and said, "Once something I, Su Li, give away is lost or given away, I will never give it away a second time in my life."
Gu Huanian's face paled. He looked around to make sure no one was watching, then pulled the person into his arms. "I'm sorry, I really didn't mean to. I'm also very upset about losing the scarf. Please don't be angry, okay? I really missed you. You haven't written to me during this time, and you have no idea how worried I was."
Seeing that he hadn't uttered a single truthful word, Su Li felt as if her heart was stuffed with cotton, and she felt so uncomfortable that she wanted to hit him.
She pushed Gu Huanian away forcefully, staring straight at him; "I'll ask you one more time, did you lose the scarf or give it away?"
The scarf is really gone.
How could he possibly give away the scarf she gave him? He couldn't bear to part with it, but that woman, Murong Lan, had indeed lost it.
Su Li angrily punched his chest; "Stay away from me, I don't want to see you."
After saying that, Su Li walked towards the oxcart. She was really angry with Gu Huanian.
Other women are showing off the scarves he gave them to her, while he's still pretending to be clueless.
"Ah Li! What did I do wrong? Tell me clearly, let's talk this out. Don't do this." Gu Huanian caught up with Su Li again and said.
Su Li ignored him and went straight to the oxcart. After getting on the oxcart, she didn't look at Gu Huanian again.
Gu Huanian sat beside her, not daring to say anything, worried that the people on the oxcart would laugh at him.
When the oxcart arrived at the village, Su Li got off first and walked straight towards her house, ignoring Gu Huanian completely.
Gu Huanian was somewhat helpless. He still didn't know what he had done to upset her. Women's hearts are truly unfathomable.
He quickened his pace to catch up, and when they were almost at the door, he grabbed the person from behind and hugged them.
"Ah Li! I'm sorry. If I did something wrong, I apologize. Why are you angry? Please tell me. I promise I won't do it again next time."
Su Li pulled his hand away, turned around and looked at him; "I'm asking you, did you give the scarf I gave you to Murong Lan?"
"No, I didn't give it to her."
"If you didn't give it to her, why is she wearing the scarf I gave you?"
Gu Huanian frowned. "She came to see you?"
Su Li gave a mocking smile; "Yes! Your dear childhood sweetheart came to me to show off, saying that you personally wrapped that scarf around her neck, that you are her fiancé, and that I seduced her fiancé."
Gu Huanian said anxiously, "She's talking nonsense, don't believe her. I've never agreed to that since I was a child. It's just that my mother likes her more. Also, the scarf wasn't given to her by me. She took it from my room when I wasn't home. When I went to ask her for it back, she said it was lost."
"Wow, anyone can come into your room! You're really generous."
Hearing Su Li's sarcastic words, Gu Huanian laughed in anger; "It's my fault for not thinking to guard against others before. Now I've found a lock and locked the door, so no one can get in anymore."
Su Li rolled her eyes. "Then why did you lie to me and say you lost your scarf?"
"The scarf was indeed lost by Murong Lan. I don't want to mention her name, for fear that you'll overthink it."
Su Li snorted; "You're always lying to me."
Gu Huanian pulled the person into his arms again; "I never intended to lie to you, my heart for you is as clear as day."
Su Li: When did this man become so eloquent?
The man's gaze was fixed on her small face; she had become even more beautiful since he last saw her.
The two arms were intertwined, one black and one white, making it very obvious.
He missed her delicate face and rosy lips terribly, wishing he could marry her right now.
He slowly moved closer to her lips, when suddenly a voice broke the ambiguity between them: "Su Li."
Hearing the voice behind her, Su Li quickly pushed Gu Huanian aside before looking at the person who had come.
Gu Huanian also looked at Lu Huai, knowing that he was Su Li's next-door neighbor. He glared at him, thinking that this person was deliberately ruining his plans.
"Lu Huai, is there something you need?" Su Li asked.
Looking at Su Li's slightly flushed cheeks, Lu Huai felt a pang of sadness. He now had a job as a teacher, his younger brother's illness had improved, and his grandmother's health had returned to normal.
He thought he should have his chance, but now Gu Huanian has appeared. Time really waits for no one.
He had actually been there for a while and knew what was going to happen, but he didn't want to see that kind of scene, so he spoke up.
"It's like this, Grandma made some food and asked me to bring it to you."
Su Li opened the courtyard gate and said to Lu Huai, "Come in first!"
After entering, Su Li took the things and said, "Please thank Grandma for me. She still thinks of me when she has something good to eat."
"Yes, I'm a little thirsty. I wonder if I could have a cup of tea at your place?"
Su Li; "......."
They've already brought her food; she just can't bring herself to refuse them a cup of tea.
"Of course!"
I'll pour you some now. The tea in her room is the same tea Gu Huanian gave her back then; she hasn't finished it yet.
She poured Lu Huai a glass and handed it to him.
Seeing the two of them like this, Gu Huanian realized that Lu Huai clearly had ulterior motives towards Su Li. Just look at his eyes; he seemed to want to stick to her.
"Ah Li, I'm thirsty too."
Su Li; "........."
It's really... getting jealous just from pouring someone a cup of tea.
"The tea is here, pour it yourself."
Gu Huanian: The difference in treatment between him and others is like night and day. It's acceptable to give it to others, but not to him. Does this mean he doesn't love you anymore?
Gu Huanian poured himself a glass of water. The tea wasn't sweet at all. He wondered what Lu Huai was still doing here.
Lu Huai glanced at Gu Huanian, his smile not reaching his eyes; "You're Su Li's boyfriend? She's a very good girl, you must cherish her, or you'll regret it if someone else snatches her away."
Gu Huanian looked at him coldly; "Don't worry about it. Ah Li and I will always be fine. I will never give anyone else a chance."
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