She raised her head blankly, looking at Luo Liang with empty eyes. Her right cheek became red and swollen at a speed visible to the naked eye, and even the tip of her ear was burning.
Luo Liang withdrew his hand, his fingertips still feeling numb from hitting someone, but there was no expression on his face.
She didn't even look at Luo Shuning, nor did she say a word. She turned around and walked away, her high heels making a "thump thump" sound on the floor. Every step she took was full of a firmness and she showed no reluctance to leave. She soon disappeared at the door, leaving only the crystal chandelier in the restaurant, still dazzlingly bright.
The entire restaurant suddenly became quiet, with only Luo Shuning left.
She slowly lowered her hands that were covering her face, looked at the exquisite but already cold dishes on the table, and finally couldn't help but shed tears.
Drops of water slid down her flushed cheeks and dripped onto the off-white tablecloth. Some fell on her clothes, soaking the fabric, and some fell on her wrists, as cold as ice.
She lowered her head, the loose hair on her forehead covering the emotions in her eyes, and her shoulders trembled slightly, but she made no sound. Only the sound of her tears dripping was heard clearly and painfully in the empty restaurant.
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On the other side, Gu Luo, Gu Ximan and Lu Xuexue were shopping outside.
The colorful lights on the pedestrian street are very bright. The warm yellow light strips are wrapped around the branches of the sycamore trees, casting faint spots of light on the ground.
In the window of the jewelry store facing the street, the silver jewelry and crystals shone softly under the spotlight.
Gu Ximan lay in front of the glass cabinet, her fingertips tapping a silver bracelet with a small moon pendant through the glass, but she couldn't help sighing:
"Oh, it's been almost a week, and I can't reach Sister Ning and Sister Shuhe by text or phone. Even Sister Ling hasn't made any movement. I guess they're under house arrest by Aunt Luo. Oh."
She turned to look at Gu Luo, still holding the hair tie she had just picked out in her hand. The off-white hair tie was wrapped with fine diamonds, which was the style Luo Shuling liked. Her tone was full of worry, and even her interest in choosing a gift had faded a little.
Gu Luo stood beside her, his eyes falling on another bracelet in the window - the bracelet was wrapped with delicate vines and hung with a small strawberry crystal, which looked very much like the style that Luo Shuning had mentioned before.
Hearing Gu Ximan's words, his fingertips paused slightly. He didn't answer immediately, but subconsciously looked at Lu Xuexue.
Lu Xuexue understood what he meant and exchanged a tacit look with him - they both knew that Luo Liang had confiscated their phones and set up access control, but they didn't tell Gu Ximan directly for fear that she would become emotional again.
She gently pulled Gu Ximan's arm and smiled, changing the subject: "Look how beautiful this hair tie is. Sister Ling will definitely like it when she receives it."
Gu Ximan blinked, and when she saw that neither of them responded, she also realized that the atmosphere was a bit tense. She quickly stuck out her tongue and stuffed the hair tie into Gu Luo's hand:
"Oh, it's okay! It's not convenient for you to go to the Luo family right now. Tomorrow, Xuexue and I will send gifts and bring yours along. I promise to convey our sincere wishes."
Gu Luo took the hair tie and his fingertips touched the soft fur of the rope, but he felt like a stone was pressing on his heart.
He looked at the dazzling array of jewelry on the counter, his mind filled with tiny regrets - this was Luo Shuning and Luo Shuhe's first birthday since he was with them. Christmas was interrupted and he couldn't be with them on their birthday. He didn't even know if they could celebrate New Year's Day together the day after tomorrow.
He sighed softly in his heart, stroking the thin diamonds on the hair rope with his fingertips, without saying a word.
"It's okay, Brother Gu."
Lu Xuexue saw his distress and reached out to pat his arm gently, her voice gentle but firm: "Everything will be fine."
“That’s right!”
Gu Ximan also came over, stretched out her hand to hold Gu Luo's arm and shook it, "Anyway, no matter what Aunt Luo says, Xuexue and I will stand by you. Let's find a solution together!"
Gu Luo looked at the two people's serious expressions, and forced a smile: "I hope so."
But he didn't feel very confident in his heart - he knew Luo Liang's temper better than anyone else. Once he made a decision, it would not be easy for him to give up.
The back-up plan I had left before flashed through my mind.
If all else fails, he'll elope with Shu Ning and Shu He, and use Old Liu as a shield.
After all, Mr. Liu had said a long time ago that he wanted him to represent the country in the Olympics next year, and he also specifically reminded him to "find him if there are any problems that cannot be solved." With the help of the country, Luo Liang must have some concerns.
But when he thought about the possible reaction of Mr. Liu after he knew the truth - he would probably scowl at him and scold him for being "a naughty boy who has not learned his lesson and is always doing these two-timing things", Gu Luo couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
Fortunately, I had this trick up my sleeve, otherwise I would be forced into a corner now.
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