Gu Luo held her hand tighter, and rubbed his fingertips lightly across the slightly cool back of her hand, to check her condition and to cheer himself up.
Although my cheap dad sometimes likes to joke around, he is always reliable when it comes to big things. This little concession is the best solution at the moment.
Of course, it’s mainly because he’s too soft-hearted.
"Thank you, Dad."
The two of them thanked him in unison, their voices trembling barely perceptibly. Luo Shuning's eyes even turned red. The calmness she had pretended to have just now faded a little, revealing a bit of the girl's vulnerability.
Gu Feng shook his head and subconsciously supported his knees as he slowly stood up. His movements were half a beat slower than before, as if all his strength had been suddenly drained away. His originally straight back became slightly hunched, and his whole body exuded visible fatigue.
He sighed slowly, his voice filled with helplessness: "Let's go back first. Remember, when you see Aliang, no matter what she says, don't talk back. Let her vent her anger first."
At the end of his words, he turned to look at Gu Luo, his eyes complicated: "When the time comes that there is no other way, you... must also be mentally prepared. I am caught in the middle, and there are some things that may not be able to completely protect you."
After saying this, he didn't wait for the two to respond and walked straight towards the intersection. The hem of his coat swayed gently in the evening breeze, and his back was stretched out under the street light, full of heavy embarrassment.
Gu Luo and Luo Shuning looked at each other and saw the same determination in each other's eyes. They hurried to catch up. Although their steps were light, they were determined to face the challenge.
The hardest part of tonight has just begun.
And the other side.
Lakeside apartments.
A beige carpet was spread on the sofa, and a light-hearted comedy was playing on the TV. Intermittent laughter floated in the air, revealing an ordinary warmth.
Gu Ximan was sprawled on the sofa, her phone propped up on a pillow, video chatting with Lu Xuexue. Her pink cheeks were puffed up like a little pufferfish, and she muttered in dissatisfaction:
"You stinky old man is so partial! He took Sister Ning out on a date on Christmas Eve and then said he wouldn't be back tonight. That's too much! Even if it wasn't a date, at least take me with you on the duo!"
Lu Xuexue, who was standing on the screen, covered her mouth and chuckled softly, ignoring the harsh words "double row" and soothingly saying:
"Alright, alright. Brother Gu will definitely take you on a date later. I'll let Sister Ning take over tonight."
"Hmph, that's more like it."
Gu Ximan snorted proudly, lifted up her two fair little feet, and gently rubbed them against Luo Shuhe's thigh next to her, curling her toes playfully.
Luo Shuhe just glanced at her lightly, but there was an imperceptible doting in his eyes. His slender fingers gently rubbed her warm little feet, his movements were so gentle as if he was touching a small animal, and his eyes fell back on the TV.
Luo Shuling sat on the single sofa on the other side, holding a bag of potato chips in her hand, watching the show with great interest, occasionally laughing out loud at the plot. The whole living room was immersed in a relaxing atmosphere.
At this moment, "Beep——" the sound of fingerprint unlocking suddenly rang out, breaking the warmth in the room.
Gu Ximan's eyes lit up, and she jumped up from the sofa in an instant, without even putting on her slippers, and ran to the door, yelling:
"Brother, Sister Ning, why are you back? Didn't you say you wouldn't..."
She had only said half of the words when her voice suddenly got stuck in her throat and she froze to the ground.
Because...the people standing at the door were not Gu Luo and Luo Shuning.
But it was Luo Liang.
There was no expression on her face, and her eyes were as cold as an icy moat, staring straight at her.
The smile on Gu Ximan's face disappeared instantly, her face turned pale, and her heart felt like it was being gripped by a hand, shivering with cold.
She shrank back, her voice trembling with fear that was hard to conceal: "Luo...Aunt Luo..."
I...just now I thought I said I couldn't talk...
The three words "Aunt Luo" were like a stone thrown into still water, and the expressions of Luo Shuhe and Luo Shuling on the sofa changed instantly.
Luo Shuhe stood up slowly, his body straightened, his gentle look replaced by tension, he stared at Luo Liang at the door, his breathing lightened.
Luo Shuling also stood up quickly, and the smile on her face disappeared without a trace.
Luo Liang came back at this time with such a sad face, something big must have happened.
Luo Liang didn't say anything, but walked into the apartment step by step in her high heels. Her heels made a "thump thump" sound on the floor, and every step seemed to step on the hearts of the three women.
Her gaze slowly swept across the living room, from the pale Gu Ximan, to the tense Luo Shuhe, and then to the seemingly flustered Luo Shuling. The coldness in her eyes was even more intense, and the temperature in the entire living room seemed to drop several degrees in an instant. Even the laughter from the TV became harsh and abrupt.
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