Chapter 711 The Silence Between Sisters Gu Ximan could completely understand Lu Xuexue's desire to marry Gu Luo. After all, her older brother was so good, who wouldn't want to stay by his side forever, walk down the aisle, and appear openly in front of the world?
After all, Gu Luo is already a public figure, and he will only become more and more famous in the future, with countless eyes watching him.
While it's understandable, seeing my best friend get the wedding dress and expectations I've always dreamed of before still brings a subtle pang of sadness.
Hearing her aggrieved words, Lu Xuexue felt even worse.
She reached out and gently grasped Gu Ximan's small hand, feeling its warmth and the fine beads of sweat on it.
Lu Xuexue didn't say anything more about apologizing or making any pretentious promises. She just held that hand tightly, conveying her guilt and empathy through silence.
The sauna room fell silent again, with only the hissing sound of steam rising and the two people's slightly heavy breathing.
There were no confrontational arguments, nor any insincere pleasantries. They simply sat quietly, letting the warm steam envelop them, allowing their complex emotions to flow and dissipate slowly in silence.
Some feelings don't need many words; silence itself is the best form of empathy.
On the other side, Shen Qingling and Luo Shuling also tacitly left Gu Luo in the living room and went together to the tea room specially set up by the hotel.
The tea room is decorated in a simple and elegant style, with dark wood tables and chairs that gleam with a warm luster.
The walls were adorned with traditional Chinese ink paintings of landscapes, and several potted green plants sat in the corner. A faint aroma of tea filled the air, a stark contrast to the humid heat of the sauna, creating a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.
Luo Shuling had shed her previous liveliness and mischief, and now appeared exceptionally serene.
She sat upright at the tea table, her posture straight yet not stiff, her fingertips slender and fair, her movements skillful and elegant as she handled the tea set.
First, take the tea leaves and place them in the bowl. Then, rinse the tea leaves with boiling water. The water is slowly poured into the gaiwan, and the foam is gently skimmed off. The whole set of movements is smooth and pleasing to the eye.
This composed demeanor, so refined and elegant, is completely different from the carefree and thoughtless girl she usually is.
Shen Qingling sat in the chair opposite her, leaning back lazily, watching Luo Shuling calmly as she made tea.
She was naturally aloof and disliked noise, so this quiet atmosphere suited her perfectly.
After a moment, Shen Qingling slowly spoke, her voice as light as the foam on the surface of tea:
"I don't know how to brew tea, and I'm too lazy to learn these complicated procedures."
Upon hearing this, Luo Shuling simply looked up and smiled gently, without saying anything more. Instead, she picked up the fairness cup and slowly poured the first cup of tea into the teacup in front of Shen Qingling.
The tea soup is clear and bright, exuding a faint fragrance. When the tea soup is poured into the cup, it makes a soft "tinkling" sound, which is particularly pleasant to the ear.
Shen Qingling reached out, gently picked up the teacup, and took a small sip.
The aroma of tea lingered briefly on the tip of the tongue before dissipating. A slow exhale followed, the tone remaining calm.
"No matter how expensive or good the tea is, it makes no difference to my palate. I can't taste any so-called aftertaste or flavor."
For her, tea is nothing more than a thirst-quenching beverage; no matter how exquisite the brewing process, it cannot change its essence.
“Even the best tea is still just tea,” Luo Shuling said softly, pouring herself a cup of tea as she spoke, her movements still gentle.
"Just like any magnificent thing, its essence cannot be separated from its original purpose."
As he spoke, he picked up his teacup and took a small sip.
“That’s true.” Shen Qingling nodded in agreement and took another sip of tea.
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