Chapter 96 If this is the case, then she must look forward to it...
"Look who that is?"
Guan Xia was brought back to her senses by Pang Le's voice. She raised her head and looked in the direction of her finger. She only saw many pedestrians walking on the roadside. Because there were so many people, she didn't realize who she was pointing at.
It wasn't until Xu Nian followed the flow of traffic and stopped at a traffic light that Pang Le said again, "Why does that figure look familiar?"
As they got closer, Guan Xia looked more carefully, and finally realized that her eyes fell on a girl who was pacing back and forth on the side of the road while talking on the phone. She felt that she looked a little familiar, until the girl turned around unconsciously, Guan Xia opened her eyes wide in surprise. She never expected that she would meet the girlfriend of Zhou Yiyang, the murderer of the 814 case, here. No, it should be her ex-girlfriend.
Wang Yu also recognized her and was a little surprised. "Why is she here? Zhou Yiyang confessed last night, and the evidence is irrefutable. I thought Captain Tan had spoken with her parents and the whole family had left Daqu County overnight."
Because of the privacy of the conversation, Guan Xia did not know the specific situation, but from the faint quarrel she heard when leaving the Daqu County Police Station, she could guess that the process must have been very unpleasant. When she listened to the sharp voice that was obviously not that of the girl's mother, she thought that after holding it in for so long, the girl finally exploded. It was a pity that she did not see the scene.
It's not that she's gossipy, she really wants to see the rich and complex expressions on the faces of the couple who forced their daughter to go on a blind date and almost get married, when they find out what kind of scumbag they chose for their daughter. She wonders if they will feel regret and guilt.
Pang Le obviously thought about last night as he said with some gloating, "She probably had a fight with her parents. I remember the Quming City airport is near here. That couple really deserves it. They gave birth to a daughter, but they act like they're raising someone else's daughter-in-law. I've never seen someone treat their daughter like a child and their son-in-law like a treasure. I sincerely hope this girl will just ignore her parents. They're a pair of idiots who have eyes but are as blind as a pair of blind people."
Wang Yu habitually glanced at the navigation and said, "Drive another 5 and a half kilometers east and you'll reach the Quming City airport. Seeing that she's alone and only has a bag with no luggage, I guess she really had a falling out with her parents."
A few people just saw people chatting and didn't pay much attention to it until Guan Xia noticed the girl's phone and then suddenly squatted down on the side of the road, buried her face in her arms, as if crying, and her shoulders shrugged.
Guan Xia couldn't help but hesitate and said, "That girl looks like she's crying... Is there anything wrong?"
Just as Guan Xia was speaking, the green light came on and Xu Nian drove forward along the flow of traffic. Several people had to get as close as possible to the car window and look back at the girl.
After looking at her several times, Pang Le said with certainty, "She is indeed crying. I guess she has been through a lot of stress in the past two days and has had an emotional breakdown."
Guan Xia thought of the girl's numb and pale state yesterday evening. Although he was anxious to return to Yongquan City, he was still a little worried. Just as he was about to say something, he felt the car speed slowly slowing down.
Guan Xia looked at Xu Nian and saw him turn right and pull over. He looked around and said, "Go ahead, hurry up. There are no traffic police around right now, but you won't be able to stop for long."
Guan Xia couldn't help but sigh in her heart at Xu Nian's thoughtfulness, quickly said thank you, and then pulled Pang Le out of the car.
They ran to the girl in one breath, and when they stopped to calm their slightly rapid breathing, they found that Wang Yu had not followed them. He was probably used to this kind of scene, or felt that having her and Pang Le to comfort him was enough.
Hearing footsteps and realizing someone was standing in front of her, the girl subconsciously raised her head and looked at them a little confused.
Guan Xia was about to say hello when she saw the girl wipe her eyes vigorously and said in surprise, "It's you, the police from Daqu County. I recognize you."
Guan Xia was a little surprised. After all, the few times she saw the girl, she just stood in the corner and observed them silently, and she didn't know when the girl saw them. But it didn't matter.
Seeing that the girl was still squatting on the ground and seemed to have forgotten to stand up, Guan Xia simply squatted down as well. She looked at the girl gently and said, "Why are you here? I just saw you on the phone. Are you..."
Guan Xia carefully chose his words, trying to comfort her as much as possible, but the girl's eyes sparkled as she said, "I haven't said thank you yet. Thank you, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, I don't know what kind of hell I would be living in. Who would have thought that such an honest-looking person was actually a murderer? Luckily, you arrested him, which allowed me to regain my freedom."
Guan Xia chewed over the word "freedom again" and suddenly felt that all the words of comfort she wanted to say were unnecessary. Just looking at the girl's eyes and her grateful expression, she knew that even if she was crying just now, she was crying for joy. Even if she was stimulated, it was by no means a blow. On the contrary, she might have figured something out and broke free from the shackles of her soul, so she said the words "freedom again".
Guan Xia immediately revealed a huge smile and said to the girl happily: "Congratulations to you, and congratulations on regaining your freedom."
The girl's eyes curved into crescents, and she nodded vigorously, revealing a happy smile. She said, "I was just on the phone with my friend. I've been thinking about it all night and finally figured it out. I want to leave Linshan City. Parents' words aren't always right, and what they say is for your own good may not necessarily be true. People still have to live according to their own wishes."
Perhaps the girl was very excited because she suddenly figured out a lot of things. She kept talking to Guan Xia for several minutes until her phone rang again. Then she said goodbye to Guan Xia with a smile.
Although they would never meet again, Guan Xia said goodbye to the girl seriously.
When they returned to Yongquan City, it was already the afternoon of the next day. After sitting in the car for more than 24 hours, Guan Xia only felt sore in his back and waist. He took a good rest at home for two days. After repeated reminders from Pang Le and Xu Nian, he disinfected the wound on his knee. After making sure that it had healed well and had no cracks or inflammation, he cheered up and contacted Ji An and Meng Lan.
Ji An did not reply as usual. Guan Xia was worried, but she could only suppress the desire to ask someone and continue waiting. Meng Lan, on the other hand, was very happy to reply immediately, contrary to her previous state of disconnection. She also told Guan Xia that she had booked a flight for the next morning, and if Guan Xia was willing, they could have lunch together.
Guan Xia was of course willing to do so. In order to make time pass faster, she kept herself busy and tidied up the study. After a while, she suddenly felt that the table was a little dirty, so she hurriedly put the bookshelf in place and went to wipe the table. Halfway through, she realized that her skin was not so good due to staying up late recently, so she washed her hands and started to apply a facial mask.
Guan Xia cleaned the house and herself almost thoroughly, and finally waited until noon the next day.
Guan Xia originally wanted to pick her up at the airport, but Meng Lan didn't let her, so she had to wait in a restaurant they had booked near her alma mater.
After waiting absentmindedly for nearly half an hour, the door of the box was finally pushed open. Guan Xia raised her head and looked at the familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar person in front of her. Guan Xia was excited but also a little dazed. She hadn't seen this former closest friend for a very long time.
After not seeing each other for several years, Meng Lan looks much more mature. Her face is clearly the same, but somehow, her whole aura seems a little sharp. She always liked to smile in front of Guan Xia. Every time she smiled, her eyes were curved, and there was a gentle and bright light in them. But now, looking at Guan Xia, she is still smiling, but that light is gone. It seems that there is a layer of film between her eyes, making it difficult to see her true emotions.
Guan Xia sat in her seat in a daze for a few seconds and forgot to say hello. It was not until Meng Lan closed the door and spoke in a familiar voice that she came to her senses.
Meng Lan casually put her bag on the seat next to her and said with a smile, "What? You don't recognize me after not seeing me for a few years? I didn't have any plastic surgery, at most I had some cosmetic surgery. How is it? Am I much prettier?"
The affectionate words immediately dispelled the strange feeling that had just risen in Guan Xia. As Meng Lan spoke, she couldn't help but stare at her face for a few seconds before she smiled. "She is indeed much prettier. Her skin is whiter and more delicate, and her face is smaller."
"This is all the benefit of money," Meng Lan sighed, pulling up a chair and sitting down next to Guan Xia, looking her over carefully. "You've become prettier now, too. The dark circles are gone, and the uncontrollable irritability between your brows is gone too. You look radiant. I can tell you're doing well, too. That's great."
Meng Lan suddenly turned sideways and rubbed her face against Guan Xia's shoulder. "This is the meeting I imagined. Although it's not very successful, at least we don't worry about money anymore. Guan Xia, you have no idea how happy I am."
Guan Xia was also very happy, but then she thought of what Meng Lan had said before, and her mood suddenly became complicated again. She didn't know how to respond, so she gently patted Meng Lan on the back.
It was as if a few years had never passed. Meng Lan's attitude was not at all unfamiliar. After chatting for a few words, she naturally called the waiter and ordered a bunch of dishes that Guan Xia and herself liked without even looking at the menu.
Guan Xia didn't say much to spoil her fun, but just sat beside her and watched her busying herself quietly. Suddenly, she felt as if she had returned to a few years ago.
While scalding the cup with hot water, Meng Lan asked without even looking up, "I remember your comic was finished two years ago. Are you planning a new one? Has your life become richer in the two years I've been away? Have you made any new friends? You're so likable, you must have made friends who are even better than me."
Somehow, although Meng Lan's tone was normal, Guan Xia could still hear a hint of sourness in it.
Thinking of Pang Le, who had been almost inseparable from her in the past two years, Guan Xia subconsciously touched her nose with guilt, but then she became justified. It was obviously Meng Lan who lost contact first, so why was she feeling guilty?
Guan Xia took the cup of tea that Meng Lan poured and pushed over, turned it in her palm, and said, "I do have plans to start a new comic, but I haven't had any inspiration yet, so I just read novels and watch TV series every day, and occasionally travel. As for friends, I did make one."
Thinking of Pang Le, Guan Xia couldn't help but smile, then continued, "Life isn't exactly rich, but it's not boring either. How about you? I remember you said that after you found your biological parents, you had a sister who treated you very well. What kind of person is she, and how did she treat you so well?"
Meng Lan's face fell when she heard Guan Xia say she had a new friend, but then she heard her sister mention her. The corners of her mouth immediately lifted again. She raised her arm in front of Guan Xia and said with a bit of a boastful tone, "Look at this watch of mine. What do you think? Isn't it beautiful? It's a limited edition from a famous brand. There are less than 100 of them in China. My sister bought it for me. It cost over 300,000 yuan."
Guan Xia was a little surprised to hear the number. She looked at the watch carefully and thought it was indeed very nice, but compared to the money she spent, it didn't seem worth it. However, seeing Meng Lan so happy, Guan Xia felt it was worth it. She smiled and praised, "It is indeed very nice. No wonder you said your sister treats you well."
"Yeah, I couldn't believe it when I first received it," Meng Lan gently stroked the dial with her fingers before putting down the hand wearing the watch and said, "It was also from that time that I really felt that my sister liked me very much. By the way, I have a photo of my sister here, do you want to see it?"
Guan Xia nodded happily.
Meng Lan hurriedly took out her phone, flipped through it, and then handed it to Guan Xia, "Look, this is my sister."
Guan Xia lowered her head and looked seriously. Compared with Meng Lan, the woman in the photo looked more mature, with neat short hair. The photo seemed to be a candid shot. The woman looked back at the camera with a slight smile on her face, but it was still difficult to hide the sharpness and indifference between her brows. She looked like someone who was difficult to get along with. If you look closely at her facial features, she is indeed somewhat similar to Meng Lan, but more majestic.
"You really look like me." Guan Xia said sincerely.
Meng Lan smiled proudly again, "Of course not, we are sisters, there is more to come, look."
Meng Lan flipped through the photos one by one. Most of the photos that followed were group photos. There were selfies of her and Meng Lan, as well as photos of her chatting and laughing with a group of people when they went out to play, and some that were obviously taken in public places. She was holding a glass of wine and talking to people with a smile. But although she was smiling, Guan Xia felt the invisible flash of swords and swords in her smile.
In short, just by looking at these photos, you can intuitively feel that Meng Lan's sister must be a successful person, which completely satisfies Guan Xia's fantasy of a female boss when reading some novels.
As Guan Xia looked at it, he felt that he had some inspiration. However, these inspirations had just emerged when Meng Lan swiped her fingers and the next photo popped up, and then they came to an abrupt end.
Guan Xia looked at the face in the photo in a daze. The face looked about 60% similar to her own, but was obviously much younger. She was speechless for a long time.
Until Meng Lan reacted and put away her phone, she hurriedly explained to Guan Xia, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry Guan Xia, these are the photos I took before...sometimes. It's been so long since I deleted them, and I didn't expect you to see them. Please believe me, Guan Xia, I really didn't intend to show them to you."
Guan Xia's mind was confused for a moment, but then she came to her senses, shook her head and said, "It's okay, it's just a photo, it won't affect me at all. But you're right, she really does look like me."
Guan Xia recalled the face she had just seen. The person should be a little fatter than her, so the face was rounder than hers, and the eyes were bigger and rounder, making the person look very simple. It was obvious that he grew up in love. Guan Xia couldn't help but think that if she lived in the same environment, the two of them would probably be more alike.
Shaking her head, she put these random thoughts behind her. Before Meng Lan could speak, Guan Xia said, "Let's not talk about this anymore. I haven't finished looking at your sister's photos yet. Is there anything else? I'm telling you, looking at your sister's photos actually gave me some inspiration."
Meng Lan looked at Guan Xia, pursed her lips, hesitated for a few seconds, and finally stopped showing her. She only said, "Don't keep talking about my sister. Let's talk about something else. By the way, you haven't told me why you suddenly went back to the orphanage a few days ago. Although I told my assistant so, I really didn't expect her to run into you there. Did you hear about the changes in the orphanage and go back to take a look? Did you see the portrait of Mr. Wu Yang? I tell you, you saw a portrait. I saw the real person the last time I went back."
Guan Xia was a little surprised. "When did you go back? You actually saw the real person? How was it? Did he look like the portrait?"
Meng Lan seemed a little excited and nodded vigorously. "Resembles you, but he looks more imposing than in the portrait. I can't say for sure, but you'll know when you see him in person next time. He also saw your portrait and asked me about you. After listening to me talk about you over the years, he sighed several times about how amazing you are. He said that not everyone accepts their past so easily, and it took him many years to reconcile with himself. He also said that when there's a chance, maybe you can meet."
"To see me?" Guan Xia was puzzled. "He runs such a big company, it should just be a polite remark."
Meng Lan, however, had a different opinion. She blinked and said mysteriously, "That's not necessarily true. Don't forget what kind of company he runs."
Guan Xia thought about it carefully and remembered that her predecessor in the orphanage opened a game company and also launched some animation works. Could it be that the meeting they were talking about was this kind of cooperative meeting?
Guan Xia was originally quite calm, but after thinking about this, she suddenly became excited. If this was really the case, she would be looking forward to it.
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