Tuesday afternoon.
Gu Fan has asked for leave.
He left school and went to the flower shop.
"Did Sister Tang go back?" Gu Fan asked curiously when he saw Li Qiuxiang.
Li Qiuxiang nodded, her expression somewhat complicated, and said, "It all happened quite suddenly. She received a call from home that her elders had passed away, and her mother was hospitalized due to excessive grief."
Upon hearing this, Gu Fan's expression became complicated.
"Time is merciless, and no one can escape the fate of time."
Li Qiuxiang sighed, "Sister Tang has had a tough time too, she's an only child."
Gu Fan felt a little sad. Although he had only known Sister Tang for a short time, her kindness and enthusiasm had left a deep impression on him.
With Sister Tang absent, Gu Fan took her place.
Fortunately, I didn't have much to do in the afternoon.
As they were leaving get off work, Li Qiuxiang suddenly said to Gu Fan, "I ordered takeout, do you want to eat together?"
Gu Fan was taken aback for a moment, then readily accepted.
Li Qiuxiang ordered two servings of stir-fried knife-cut noodles, a beer, and a few side dishes, which was quite a feast.
"By the way, Gu Fan, how's your relationship with your girlfriend?"
Li Qiuxiang suddenly asked Gu Fan.
Gu Fan nodded: "It's fine."
He sees Jiang Yumeng almost every day now, and their relationship is gradually deepening.
Li Qiuxiang said with some envy, "I really envy you guys, unlike me, my family always interferes in my relationships."
Gu Fan knew Li Qiuxiang was troubled when he saw the wine, and now that she brought it up, he tentatively asked, "Is it something to do at home?"
Li Qiuxiang nodded, and after taking a few sips of wine, her thoughts gradually crept onto her face, and she became somewhat sullen.
“My dad wants me to go back to work at the company, while my mom wants me to commit to Tang Yan. Tell me, how is this any different from forcing me?”
Gu Fan remained silent. Li Qiuxiang's family was quite well-off, but it was often the case that people from such families had little control over their own destiny.
Li Qiuxiang wanted to do what she loved, but the pressure from her family was too great.
This is a pitiful girl.
"Sister Qiuxiang, haven't you ever thought about developing a relationship with Tang Yan?" Gu Fan asked, clinking wine bottles with Li Qiuxiang.
Li Qiuxiang smiled and said, "Even if I'm with him, that's my freedom, isn't it? Actually, I don't dislike him. Tang Yan is a thoughtful person who knows when to advance and retreat and won't interfere too much in my life. However, what I dislike is that feeling of powerlessness because everything is within the plans of my elders."
A hint of melancholy appeared in her eyes: "Perhaps, if I had a choice, I would rather not have this status as a rich heiress."
Gu Fan sighed. He could only be a listener; he couldn't offer any real help.
"I wonder how much longer this flower shop can stay open." Li Qiuxiang glanced at the flower shop with a complicated expression.
Perhaps, the moment she compromised with her family was the moment the flower shop closed down.
Shaking her head and smiling, Li Qiuxiang said, "Let's close for the day, I'm tired."
"You're the boss, so I'll listen to you." Gu Fan nodded.
Li Qiuxiang smiled, a hint of drunkenness already appearing on her cheeks.
By the time the bottle of wine was finished, Li Qiuxiang was already quite dizzy.
Gu Fan only drank two cans; the rest were drunk by Li Qiuxiang, and Gu Fan did not stop her.
In Gu Fan's opinion, perhaps only by getting drunk can one let go of everything and forget one's troubles.
Li Qiuxiang fell asleep on the table. Gu Fan stood up, took a piece of clothing from a hook not far away, and draped it over her shoulders.
He then tidied up the things in the flower shop.
Finally, Gu Fan sat in the chair, staring blankly in the direction of the door.
Li Qiuxiang's plight reminded him of Jiang Yumeng, who also came from a wealthy family, even better off than Li Qiuxiang. Would she, like Li Qiuxiang, have her fate controlled by her family?
How will I face it then?
The more Gu Fan thought about it, the more agitated he became. In the end, it was because he was too ordinary.
If he decides to be with Jiang Yumeng, he needs to find a way to become more outstanding and gain the approval of her family.
And now, it seems I don't have much to offer in terms of skills...
But he wouldn't give up. Jiang Yumeng was the first girl to make his heart flutter, and no matter what, he was determined to give it his all for their relationship.
As darkness fell, Gu Fan remained at the flower shop.
During this time, Jiang Yumeng sent him a message, and Gu Fan explained his situation to her.
It wasn't until nearly nine o'clock that Li Qiuxiang slowly woke up.
"woke up?"
Gu Fan spoke with concern.
"Gu Fan? You haven't left yet?" Li Qiuxiang rubbed her aching head and looked at Gu Fan with some confusion.
The latter chuckled: "Isn't this to keep an eye on you, boss lady? If you get drunk and something happens to you, who's going to pay my wages?"
Li Qiuxiang was amused by him and said, "You little rascal, you've gotten quite bold, daring to make fun of your older sister?"
Gu Fan chuckled.
"Alright, thank you for taking care of me. It's getting late, you should go back now." Li Qiuxiang rubbed her temples, feeling much better, and then smiled at Gu Fan.
Gu Fan nodded: "Then I'll go first. Call me if you need anything."
Li Qiuxiang smiled and nodded.
Watching Gu Fan's retreating figure, Li Qiuxiang's eyes were filled with complex emotions: "There aren't many people who care about me like this anymore. It's a pity, I'm not your type."
On the way, Gu Fan received a message from Jiang Yumeng, asking him when he would return to school.
Gu Fan replied that he would be there soon.
When Gu Fan returned to school, he saw Jiang Yumeng waiting for him at the school gate.
"You're back!" Jiang Yumeng ran over and hugged Gu Fan.
"Mmm." Gu Fan hugged Jiang Yumeng, smelling her fragrance, and felt much more relaxed.
"Did something happen today?" Jiang Yumeng keenly sensed Gu Fan's emotions and asked cautiously.
Gu Fan told her about Li Qiuxiang's situation.
After listening, Jiang Yumeng sighed, "That's really not easy. She actually has her own ideas, but she's just held back by her family."
Gu Fan nodded: "Yes, some people cannot choose their birth, but they can choose their lifestyle, yet they lack the ability to resist life."
Jiang Yumeng looked at Gu Fan and said seriously, "Don't worry, senior, I won't become that kind of person. I want to take control of my own destiny."
Gu Fan smiled and squeezed Jiang Yumeng's hand. "I will always support you. I will also work hard to become someone worthy of you and gain your family's approval!"
"Yes, yes, if we work together, we will definitely be able to create our own future," Jiang Yumeng said firmly.
That being said, it's not that her family doesn't approve of her dating. Of course, they might not know about her senior's situation. Even if they did, she herself isn't sure if the two of them could end up together.
No matter what, she will never leave her senior!
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