Chapter 45 No One Can Do It Except Her
On the way back home, there was some silence in the carriage.
Nian Xi tried to bring up the topic, but Gu Ci seemed a little absent-minded.
This was the first time that there was a silence between the two of them. They always had endless things to talk about, and even if they were just talking about something as mundane as the weather, they never felt that the journey home was long.
Nian Xi knew that Gu Ci had already guessed it, or even seen something.
She wanted to explain several times, but she didn't know where to start.
She had loved and hated Pei Jian, but now she had let it go. But their experiences were too bizarre, and no one would believe that she and Pei Jian had been together for thirteen years.
They are the most familiar strangers.
When they arrived at Yiqiao Street, the carriage stopped. Nian Xi was about to get off when she was suddenly stopped by Gu Ci.
"Nian'er, do you like me?"
Nian Xi was startled for a moment, then sat back down and looked at Gu Ci, her voice a little softer than usual, "I like it."
Gu Ci was hiding in the shadows. When he heard her answer, he smiled and said in a low, serious voice, as if he was making an oath, "I like you, too. I like you very much."
I like you so much that I am afraid this love is too heavy and I dare not express it too much.
The first time he loved someone, he only knew to offer his true heart and never cared about gains and losses.
He just wanted to give Nianxi his best love.
Nian Xi could feel Gu Ci's emotional ups and downs at the moment.
He has always been a kind and sensitive person. Because his father and brother were away from the capital all year round, even though he was the youngest, he was considerate of his mother and took care of his sisters. He handled all the small details that were easily overlooked.
Few people truly love others. Most people just want to get more love by giving a little love, just like fishing.
But Gu Ci is as pure as a baby. He is never stingy in giving, and is enthusiastic and sincere.
Nian Xi leaned forward and held his angular young face with both hands.
Gu Ci was afraid that she might feel uncomfortable in the leaning position, so he took the initiative to lean forward.
Nian Xi felt warm in her heart. This was consideration, the consideration that always considers others.
She kissed the corner of his lips and whispered in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "I know, I can feel it."
Gu Ci had been led out of the shadow of the carriage by her. Nian Xi pulled a little further away, thought for a moment and said, "Master Gu, I have one more favor to ask of you."
Gu Ci asked, "What?"
Nian Xi looked at the broken-armed Mo Hele sitting on the car seat and said, "Master Gu, I'm leaving Gu Xiaoliu in your care. I love him too much and can't bear to see him get hurt. You must help me fix him."
Gu Ci's face was still in her palm, and he looked at her steadily. After a long while, he nodded vigorously, and rubbed Nianxi's palm with his chin, bringing out an itchy feeling.
Nian Xi wanted to pull her hand back, but he grabbed it first and lowered his head to press a kiss on her white palm.
Gu Ci's depression was soothed by Nian Xi's gentle words, and his voice returned to its former clarity, "Don't worry."
“It will definitely be fixed.”
"Thank you, Master Gu." Nian Xi chuckled. "Cousin Mu said the shop has been repaired. Can you accompany me to the shop tomorrow to take a look? I don't know how it turns out."
Gu Ci's eyes lit up again, "Okay, I'll pick you up tomorrow. Come in quickly."
He watched Nian Xi enter the mansion, then Gu Ci turned around and went to the bright and bustling West Market.
It was still the same tavern and the same private room, but as the night deepened, there were fewer people in the tavern.
Pei Jian and his team have arrived.
Gu Ci did not come earlier, Qin Lang whispered to Pei Jian, "You have also seen that my sister and Qingye have a good relationship. There are many women in the capital who admire you, you don't have to do this."
The window of the box was open, and the noisy sounds outside could be heard coming in. The hot night wind made people feel a little depressed.
Pei Jian looked at the moonlight outside the window with a deep gaze, "I don't think so."
Qin Lang kept an eye on Wen Qingheng, and when he was not paying attention, he continued, "The girl doesn't like you, so why make such a fuss? Gu Ci is serious, they will get married."
Hearing this, Pei Jian turned his head and said indifferently, "Really?"
Qin Lang was exhausted and couldn't continue chatting that day. "Of course! Don't tell me you can't see it!"
Pei Jian forced a smile and said coldly, "They can't succeed."
Qin Lang said: "You just want to hit the wall to the end, right? Qingye treats you as a brother."
Pei Jian stopped talking and continued to look out the window in silence.
Qingye is his best friend, yes, but Nianxi is the only woman he has ever loved in his poor relationship life over the past thirty years.
In the past, he lost himself in the rapid expansion of power and neglected the people around him. He took it for granted that he enjoyed Nianxi's dedication and love. When he felt the warmth, he never thought that the sun would set and the person he loved would leave.
He also tried to give up.
I thought I could get used to it.
But he couldn't bear the thought of her being with other men.
Pei Jian never liked to embarrass himself.
He was afraid that if he let them continue like this, Nian Xi would really disregard everything and resign.
He was afraid that if he didn't say it out loud and didn't let Nianxi know, there would be no chance for reconciliation or love.
He was even more afraid of growing old alone.
Because no one else can do it except her.
It was difficult for him to fall in love with anyone again.
Pei Jian knows himself.
In the past many years, his mood has been stable, even indifferent, and it is not easy to be disturbed again.
However, when he returned to this young, impulsive, and irritable body and was repeatedly tortured by anxiety and anger, all the memories of love were recalled.
He still loves her.
This thing has never changed.
However, he has never been one to give selflessly without asking for anything in return.
He admitted his own meanness.
He wants everything from his lover, wants to be the most important person in his heart, and he wants her, the same passionate love -
He wanted Nianxi to love him again.
Gu Ci was the last to arrive, looking the same as usual.
The four of them sat down.
He raised his glass and said, "When we were studying at the Imperial College, the four of us lived in the same courtyard and ate and slept together. After we entered the government, we were all busy and saw each other less. Today is a festival, and it is rare for us to get together. I toast to you all."
Qin Lang said flatteringly: "This is called fate, fate!"
The four of them drank the wine in their glasses.
Then he said respectfully, "Nianxi and I have known each other for only half a year, which is not a long time, but my feelings for her have never changed since the moment I met her. Jinghe, don't worry, I will treat Nian'er well in this life, and only her well. When my father returns to the capital, I will go to your house in person to ask for marriage."
Wen Qingheng had actually already accepted Gu Ci as his brother-in-law. He couldn't be blamed for that, as Gu Ci acted like a child in their family and was always patient and attentive to Nian'er, which he saw all of it.
According to his personality, he wanted to show his respect to his brother-in-law and give him some advice. But the atmosphere was so solemn that joking was inappropriate.
He didn't say much and just picked up the glass and drank it.
Gu Ci then turned to Qin Lang, "We have been classmates for several years, and you know me well. When Nian Xi and I get married, you will be my best man."
Qin Lang responded without hesitation, "That's for sure."
But he kept having doubts in his heart. Seeing Gu Ci's attitude, he had to make things clear today. He couldn't help but feel worried, but also a little excited.
He always called Gu Ci "Young Master Gu" because this master's temper was not as gentle and harmless as he appeared in front of his sister. He still remembered that when they first entered the Imperial College, there was a clan member who was bad-mouthed, and Gu Ci broke his front teeth. The incident was a big deal, and he was almost expelled from the Imperial College.
Qin Lang used to think that Gu Ciye and Pei Jian were crazy, and that it would be best if this pair of perfect match didn't make a big fuss.
Gu Ci finally turned to Pei Jian and said, "Shi Zhang, you and I have been brothers since childhood. Whenever I got into trouble, you would always help me clean up the mess. I stayed at your house more often than at my own. No matter what I do, I feel at ease as long as you are with me."
"Marriage is a major event in life. When the time comes, I will marry Nianxi. If Brother Jinghe gives me a difficult question and asks me to write 17 or 18 poems to urge me to get married, you must help me."