☆, Couples
Seeing that he had startled the person, Gu Ziqian quickly clarified, "I'm sorry, what I meant was that my sister's nose gets red when she gets hot, just like yours. When I saw your nose was red, I couldn't help but think of her. I hope you don't mind."
"I see," Gu Li breathed a sigh of relief, smiling and shaking her head. "I don't mind." After a moment's thought, she added, "Mr. Gu and your sister must have a very good relationship."
Gu Ziqian's eyes darkened, and his smile became bitter. "I'm not a good older brother."
"How could that be? Mr. Gu is such a good person. Miss Gu is so lucky to have a brother like you. She must be very proud," Gu Li said sincerely.
Gu Ziqian felt a jolt in his heart. Xiao Ai had said the same thing to him a long time ago. She said that what she was most proud of was having a brother like him. He was her greatest blessing. She trusted him so much, but he didn't have the ability to protect her. Her heart ached.
"Mr. Gu, what's wrong?" Gu Li asked worriedly when he saw that his face was pale, his brows were furrowed, and his eyes were moist.
Gu Ziqian took a deep breath, forcing back the tears in his eyes, and smiled, "It's nothing."
He had always hidden his inner emotions very well, but today he was touched by her casual remark. He couldn't help but take another look at the woman opposite him. She also had the surname Gu. Fate is truly wonderful.
"Let's not talk about me anymore. Let's talk about you, Gu. Professor Ens is known for his strictness. Back when I was in his class, I didn't dare to slack off. I only got a 'good student' evaluation from him when I graduated. But you're different. Professor Ens knew you wanted to go back to China to develop your career, so he strongly recommended you to me and said a lot of good things about you. With such excellent grades, why do you still want to go back to China? Wouldn't it be better to stay in London?"
Long before Gu Li returned to China, Gu Ziqian had already learned some things about her performance at school from his mentor. His mentor had also given her special attention and seen her photos. There was a slight difference between the photos and the real person, so when they met at the cemetery, he repeatedly confirmed it.
Gu Li smiled faintly, "Mr. Gu, you flatter me. To be honest, I really didn't expect Professor Enns to mention me to you, and I certainly didn't expect that you would be my senior. London may be great, but it's not my home. Maybe it's because I'm homesick and too impulsive, always thinking things through before considering the long term, that I chose to return to China." After a pause, Gu Li joked, "Mr. Gu, you won't think I'm a frivolous person and therefore refuse to give me an interview opportunity, will you?"
Gu Ziqian chuckled, "No." On the contrary, he admired Gu Li's frankness, directness, and decisiveness. Yes, no matter how good the prospects are abroad, it's ultimately just working for someone else's benefit. If it were him, he would also prioritize returning to China to develop his career.
"Are you hungry? Let's order first and chat while we eat," Gu Ziqian said.
"Okay." Gu Li smiled gratefully at him. She hadn't eaten breakfast and had traveled such a long way to get here; she was starving.
Looking at the girl in front of him, who was meticulous in her thoughts yet appeared very innocent and friendly in her every move, Gu Ziqian had an indescribable feeling, but he had a very good impression of her. When she smiled at him, he couldn't help but smile back.
Not far away, Chu Yaofeng narrowed his eyes slightly. His deep gaze made it impossible to read his emotions. He had noticed them from the moment he entered.
I met Gu Ziqian eight years ago. The Chu family and the Gu family were originally in-laws, but since Gu Xiaoai drowned at sea eight years ago, the two families have had less contact.
City B was originally Gu's territory, so he wasn't surprised to run into Gu Ziqian. What he was curious about was the woman with him. What was their relationship? They were chatting and laughing, exchanging glances, like a couple.
Hmm, this realization made Chu Yaofeng extremely unhappy.
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