Chapter 12 - Things Have Changed, But People Are No Longer the Same: A feeling of things being different and people being no longer the same wells up in my heart...
Fu Qingli gave her a deep look, her brows furrowing slightly.
Zhou Qi immediately understood. Although she still couldn't accept his change of heart, she had already fooled herself enough along the way.
For six years, Brother Fu still hadn't found his childhood sweetheart, probably because he felt hopeless. But it's a good thing he's willing to move on, and I should support him.
Although Lin Xi was the sister-in-law he had his eye on, Brother Fu's wife was still his sister-in-law.
She readily persuaded Lin Xi: "Then let Brother Fu take you home. He's a very good person, so you can rest assured."
Lin Xi was startled and hurriedly waved her hand to refuse: "No... no need to trouble yourself, I'll take a taxi back by myself."
It was almost 10 o'clock, and the subway was nearing its last train. To get back from here, I would have to transfer, and it was already too late to make it.
Zhou Qi wouldn't listen and pushed Lin Xi toward Fu Qingli's car: "It's so late, I don't feel comfortable letting you take a taxi. Let Brother Fu take you!"
"Brother Fu, I'm entrusting Xiaoxi to you. Please make sure she gets there safely!"
Gun Gun, who had been reluctantly following Lin Xi, started running around excitedly upon hearing this: "Xiao Xi, let's ride in Fu Lili's car, Gun Gun can stay with you a little longer~"
As they were talking, Fu Qingli had already opened the passenger door.
Lin Xi was extremely nervous about traveling in the same car as Fu Qingli, and sat up straight with trepidation.
I kept rehearsing in my mind how I should respond if he brought up certain things.
Fu Qingli probably noticed her unease, so after getting in the car, he only confirmed the specific address with her and then remained silent the whole way.
It seems he really just took her home.
As soon as Gun Gun got on the bus, he stuffed his round head between the front seats, leaned his head on the crossbar, and stared at her with his bright eyes.
Lin Xi originally wanted to remain silent in order to minimize her presence.
But Gun Gun's gaze was too intense; no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't ignore it.
I held on for ten minutes, but I couldn't hold on any longer.
She turned to the side, her back slightly bent, and asked in a low voice, "Gungung, what's wrong?"
Gun Gun was very happy to be noticed, and asked with an innocent smile, "Xiao Xi, can Gun Gun come to your house as a guest later?"
"..."
If Gun Gun goes to visit someone's home, does that mean Fu Qingli will also go up there?
Lin Xi couldn't help but raise her eyes and steal a glance at Fu Qingli.
As the light flashed past outside the car, his jawline tightened, and his facial contours appeared exceptionally clear in the flickering light and shadow.
Although I couldn't see his expression clearly, I could vaguely sense that he seemed somewhat unhappy.
Lin Xi lowered her eyes, a sense of desolation and loss welling up in her heart.
From childhood to adulthood, whenever Fu Qingli came to Nanqing, she would stay at her house. Later, she even lived at her house for many years, spending every day together.
I never felt that sharing a room with someone was awkward or special.
After they started dating, he rarely went into her room, and he also rarely allowed himself to stay overnight in his apartment.
Even now, he feels uncomfortable visiting his own home and needs to avoid suspicion.
Perhaps out of consideration for past feelings, they didn't say it directly.
She decided to raise her objection first.
However, considering Gun Gun's feelings, it chose a more tactful approach: "It's very late today, how about I invite Gun Gun to my house another day?"
In the adult world, "another day" is just an excuse.
Fu Qingli naturally understood.
Lin Xi didn't look up, so he didn't notice that his knuckles on the steering wheel suddenly turned white and the veins on his wrists bulged.
"Oh, I see~" Gun Gun seemed oblivious, nodding obediently with a regretful tone, "It is indeed late. Then Gun Gun will go next time. Gun Gun can't disturb Xiao Xi's sleep~"
Lin Xi smiled faintly and silently apologized in her heart, knowing she had to break her promise to Gun Gun.
"Small……"
"Xiaoxi, did you sleep well last night?"
For some reason, Lin Xi heard a slightly magnetic and deep voice in the soft, clear, and sweet baby voice.
But upon closer inspection, it wasn't there.
She subconsciously looked down and saw that her hands were resting quietly on her knees, without the unconscious trembling that occurs when the body stiffens.
Then it's not a hallucination.
She glanced cautiously at the man staring straight ahead, only to see his thin, cold lips pressed tightly together, his mood seemingly even worse than before, and he didn't appear to have said anything.
So, does he find talking to the panda annoying?
Lin Xi has been sensitive to other people's emotions since she was a child. Only in front of her father and Fu Qingli can she relax and be herself freely, because she knows that they dote on her.
But now, facing Fu Qingli, who is a stranger, she felt a sense of panic, as if she had caused him trouble.
Her eyes were visibly hot, but she tried her best to hold it in, forcing a smile as she spoke in a very low voice: "You slept quite well, but Gun Gun, should we keep quiet?"
Gun Gun was taken aback, then lowered her voice and asked curiously, "Why? Doesn't Xiao Xi want Gun Gun to talk?"
"No, I just..."
Lin Xi was at a loss for words and didn't know how to explain.
She couldn't very well say directly that she was afraid Fu Qingli would find her annoying.
"Roll away."
Fu Qingli, who had been quiet all along, suddenly spoke up, "You're talking too much. Xiaoxi has been busy all day. Let her rest for a while."
"Aww~" Gun Gun drooped its head. "Then Gun Gun won't say anything."
Seeing its dejected appearance, Lin Xi felt a little sorry for it and reached out to stroke its fluffy head to comfort it.
Fu Qingli caught a glimpse of her actions out of the corner of her eye, her brow furrowing slightly. She suddenly regretted not turning Gun Gun off when she got in the car.
Since it was their first time alone together after their reunion, he was worried that Lin Xi's emotions might fluctuate, so he thought he would have Gun Gun liven up the atmosphere first to help her relax.
As a result, several times when she was about to speak, Gun Gun interrupted her.
Moreover, he always felt that Lin Xi's emotions were more tense than before, and she even became somewhat cautious.
Six years have truly made them feel like complete strangers.
Seeing the tenderness she showed when comforting Gun Gun, he suddenly felt a little jealous. For a moment, he even wondered if he could soften her heart and bring her back to his side if he acted pitiful and cute like Gun Gun.
However, this idea was immediately suppressed by reason.
Regarding Linxi's current condition, Dr. Han repeatedly emphasized that it is not advisable to rush things and that a gradual approach is necessary.
However, he couldn't bear to see the panda being treated so affectionately, so he called out to it in a calm voice, "Panda, go rest in the back seat!"
Rest means automatic shutdown.
Gun Gun stopped gently rubbing Lin Xi's palm and turned back in disbelief: "Why?"
Its eyes darted around twice, then it suddenly realized, "Fu Lili, do you find Gun Gun annoying?"
The sound was one degree higher than normal.
Fu Qingli rubbed her temples helplessly and secretly decided that when she got back tonight, she would definitely modify the system program to be more perceptive!
But now he was afraid that Gun Gun would say something shocking again, so he could only speak slowly and gently: "No, it's because you were active for too long today, and I'm afraid something might happen."
"No, it won't happen~" Gun Gun was instantly appeased and said in a cheerful tone, "Gun Gun is perfectly fine right now."
Fu Qingli glanced at it sharply, but her tone was calm: "So, do you still want to go out tomorrow?"
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