Chapter 90 Friendship, Don't you feel bad about abandoning Xiaxia for seven years?
Gu Mingxia wasn't too surprised by Liu Yan's words.
Because she understood her, Liu Yan appeared to be very carefree, but she couldn't hide anything from her.
If something happens, she must find out the truth as soon as possible.
What's more, this matter concerns the man she has loved for ten years!
Gu Mingxia didn't say much to persuade her, but simply held Liu Yan's hands with sincerity in her eyes.
"Liu Yan, don't worry, I'll go with you! But you have to promise me one thing!"
She felt that Liu Yan had had a very difficult time over the years. At least she had married Bai Zixuan back then. Regardless of the quality of the marriage, during her most difficult days, she still had someone by her side who could make her laugh.
"Forehead?"
Frowning in confusion, Liu Yan didn't understand what she was supposed to do for Gu Mingxia when she went to South Africa.
"Liu Yan, I know better than anyone how painful it is to wait for someone. So, no matter what the outcome of this trip to South Africa is, please let yourself go, okay?"
If it is indeed proven that Zhang Yunqi has married and started a family in South Africa, then Liu Yan will naturally be relieved. If the person she finds is not him, Gu Mingxia feels that after four years, with no news of Zhang Yunqi, Liu Yan should also start a new life.
Upon hearing this, Liu Yan lowered her head and fell silent. In her heart, she didn't want to give up on this relationship. But as Gu Mingxia said, waiting for someone is painful. She waited for four years, and in those four years, there wasn't a single word from Yun Qi, not even from the Zhang family.
If he is safe and sound, and still deeply loves her, why doesn't he give her a message? Closing her eyes, Liu Yan's long-held belief suddenly collapsed. If he loves her, how could he bear to let her wait alone for four years? Four years, nearly 1,500 days and nights, she endured them all alone with tears in her eyes.
He...maybe he really doesn't love her anymore! After ten years of dating, he didn't choose to put a pure white wedding dress on her or give her the home of her dreams, but instead chose to disappear on their tenth anniversary!
She wasn't unaware of these things, but she had always refused to face them. When Gu Mingxia pointed them out, Liu Yan felt she could no longer hold on, and the last glimmer of hope in her heart was completely extinguished.
When Liu Yan looked up at Gu Mingxia, her eyes shone with determination as she held her hand tightly.
"Xiaxia, don't worry! After I come back from South Africa, I will start over. Yunqi and I dated for ten years, and he disappeared for four years. I waited for him for four years, which is enough to repay him for the good he did for me!"
Nodding, Gu Mingxia hugged Liu Yan tightly, her face filled with heartache. This silly girl never told anyone how much she suffered; whenever she saw her, she was always radiant and smiling.
But beneath this glamorous facade, Liu Yan had no idea how much pain she had endured. Gu Mingxia felt that she was not worthy of being Liu Yan's friend. She understood every bit of her own pain, but she was completely unaware of Liu Yan's suffering.
Just like Gu Mingxia never knew that Liu Yan would break down and cry, and didn't know how important Zhang Yunqi was to Liu Yan.
The two best friends sat on the sofa together all night. As soon as it was dawn, Liu Yan went to take a shower and pack her things. Gu Mingxia checked the time and guessed that Xiao Yan was still at home and had not gone to the company.
"Liu Yan, I'm going back to get my passport. Pack your things and wait for me to come pick you up!"
"Well, actually I... am not in a hurry!"
"Alright, I know you perfectly well. Don't worry, I'll do my best!"
Gu Mingxia gave Liu Yan a hug, then picked up her bag and walked out. After watching her leave, Liu Yan collapsed onto the sofa, feeling utterly powerless, and burst into tears, burying her face in her hands.
Fourteen years of relationship, how could she just forget it? Fourteen years! It occupied almost half of her youth. In those many days and nights, Zhang Yunqi had long become a part of her flesh and blood. It seemed insignificant, but to really let go of it would require going through a painful and upsetting process.
But... if he really gets married and has children, what will she do? What else can she do?
The entire villa was filled with Liu Yan's painful sobs. As she cried, she sat on the ground, wiping her tears with tissues without any restraint. Little did she know that Gu Mingxia, who had gone out to talk to Liu Yan, was standing at the door. Just as she was about to open the door, she heard Liu Yan's completely broken cries. In the end, she couldn't turn the doorknob.
Sometimes, even with the closest friends, you don't want them to see you lose control and break down.
Liu Yan, don't worry, I will definitely be by your side this time, so you will definitely get through this, everything will be alright! Gu Mingxia stood silently outside the door for a while before turning to leave.
When they returned to the villa, Xiao Yan was indeed still sleeping in her room. Without her there, Xiao Yan was too lazy to get up and make breakfast in the morning. After putting down her bag, Gu Mingxia tiptoed into Xiao Yan's room.
Seeing Xiao Yan fast asleep, hugging his pillow, Gu Mingxia lay down on the bed and playfully pinched his nose.
"Little Swallow, wake up!"
"Hmm... Xiaxia, why are you back so early? Have you had breakfast?"
Xiao Yan, still half asleep, reached out and pulled Gu Mingxia into his arms. He lowered his head and greedily inhaled her scent, finding immense comfort in her familiar fragrance.
"I have to accompany Liu Yan to South Africa, and I might not be able to come back for a while."
Leaning against Xiao Yan's chest, Gu Mingxia spoke softly. She knew that Xiao Yan would be surprised by her last-minute decision to go to South Africa, but she had to go! Xiao Yan's arms around her paused for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure. He reached out and ruffled her hair.
"Okay, go ahead, I'll wait for you at home!"
He especially liked the word "home." Every time he said it, he felt that the spacious villa was filled with love and warmth. For him, this was his home with Gu Mingxia!
"Okay, I'll be back as soon as possible!"
"Xiaxia, you'll be gone for a long time, so why don't we..."
As he spoke, his hands began to wander. Gu Mingxia took his hand, looked up, and kissed his chin.
"There's no time today. Liu Yan heard that Zhang Yunqi has already married and had children in South Africa, and the children are already in kindergarten! So, Xiao Yan, we can't waste any more time!"
After Gu Mingxia finished speaking, she jumped out of his arms, looked at Xiao Yan who was full of reluctance, and threw a pillow at him.
"I'm going upstairs to pack my things. You hurry up and wash up so you can take us to the airport later!"
"Oh, poor man, not only do I have to stay in an empty house, but I also have to do hard labor! How difficult it is for me!"
As Xiao Yan spoke, he looked at Gu Mingxia with hurt eyes. Gu Mingxia ignored his pitiful expression, snorted, and went upstairs.
About twenty minutes later, Gu Mingxia, with her hair tied in a high ponytail, wearing a suit jacket and carrying a suitcase, came downstairs. Xiao Yan was already waiting at the bottom of the stairs, dressed in a suit and holding his car keys.
He whistled when he saw Gu Mingxia. Xiaxia was still very attractive even without makeup. To be honest, Xiao Yan was really worried about her going to South Africa alone!
"Let's change into flat shoes, it'll be more convenient!"
Just as Gu Mingxia was about to slip her foot into her high heels, Xiao Yan spoke up. Gu Mingxia thought about it and agreed; she didn't know how much walking she would have to do in South Africa, so flat shoes would be more comfortable!
"Alright, let's go. I bet Liu Yan is getting anxious!"
Sitting in the car, Xiao Yan drove quickly, arriving at Liu Yan's villa in no time. Just as Gu Mingxia unbuckled her seatbelt and was about to get out, Xiao Yan reached out and handed her a credit card.
"Take this. Liu Yan has it tough on her own, so don't let her spend any more money over there!"
"What? Are you going to start supporting me now?!"
Gu Mingxia held the credit card, a black card with no upper limit, and looked at Xiao Yan with a half-smile.
"I'll take care of my woman myself. Why would I expect someone else to take care of her?"
Xiao Yan spoke these words with a very happy tone.
"Alright, I have money, this... really isn't necessary!"
Gu Mingxia handed the credit card to Xiao Yan, speaking earnestly with a perfectly timed smile. However, in Xiao Yan's eyes, this was definitely something that would hurt his pride.
"What's given to you is yours; if you don't want it, just throw it away!"
After Xiao Yan finished speaking, he awkwardly got out of the car and took Gu Mingxia's luggage from the trunk. What an awkward man, Gu Mingxia thought, glancing at her credit card before smiling and putting it in her wallet.
"Xiao Yan, I'm so sorry, I'll have to borrow your Xia Xia for a few days!"
Liu Yan had been waiting at the villa entrance for a while. When she saw Xiao Yan, she gave a bitter smile.
Her eyes were red and swollen, and although she tried to cover them up with heavy makeup, her haggard appearance was still evident.
"I am independent, I can go wherever I want, and I don't need to apologize to him!"
Gu Mingxia, carrying her bag and smiling, walked over to Liu Yan and raised an eyebrow at Xiao Yan.
"Xiao, take us to the airport!"
"OK!"
After the three of them got into the car, Liu Yan leaned wearily against Gu Mingxia, her face showing undisguised sadness.
Seeing her like this, Gu Mingxia felt heartbroken and didn't know what to say. She could only hold her hand tightly, hoping to give her strength in this way.
"Xiaxia, what should I do if... Yunqi really gets married and has children? Should I beat him up or scold him?"
Leaning on Gu Mingxia's shoulder, Liu Yan asked weakly. Gu Mingxia was taken aback, then smiled.
"Everyone can live a good life without anyone else in this world. If Zhang Yunqi is really married and has children, then what you need to do after you come back is to strive to live a more wonderful and better life! You must be happier than you were with him!"
Liu Yan looked out the window thoughtfully, and after thinking for a while, she suddenly looked at Xiao Yan driving in front.
"Xiao Yan, during the seven years you were missing, did you ever think about how much pain Xia Xia must have suffered? You didn't send Xia Xia a single message in seven years,... didn't you feel any heartache?"
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