Chapter 630 The Reason We Can't Lose The crystal chandelier in the living room was switched to warm light mode, and the soft light shone on the beige sofa.
Luo Shuhe leaned against the center of the sofa with half a glass of warm water in her hand, Lu Xuexue curled up in the single sofa on the right, clutching the corner of a cushion in her arms, while Shen Qingling sat cross-legged on the carpet, her fingertips unconsciously stroking the plush.
—The three of them looked at the projection screen on the wall, where a clip of Tang Qi and Luo Shuning singing "Is She a Mother or a Daughter" was playing on a loop. The singing, mixed with the sobbing images of the audience on the projection screen, echoed softly in the room.
Gu Shen is a treasure in the music industry! His lyrics and compositions are phenomenal!
Gu Luo is so handsome! I declare him my husband!
【What do you mean "your husband"? He's clearly my husband】
This song is so well-written, I'm totally a fan of Gu Shen!
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The comments scrolled rapidly in the corner of the screen, with at least a third of them discussing Gu Luo.
Admittedly, this song is not only tear-jerking but also very beautiful. Of course, most importantly, it was written by Gu Luo.
Luo Shuhe gently touched the side of the cup with her fingers. Although her face didn't show much expression, she felt very satisfied and proud.
Shen Qingling remained calm, simply listening and watching quietly, without being particularly moved.
Her parents were victims of an arranged marriage and never experienced the longing described in the lyrics. They felt completely unfamiliar with the "mother-daughter affection" mentioned in the comments.
Lu Xuexue's eyes still held the redness from the concert, and the corner of her pillow was crumpled from being clutched so tightly.
When she heard the phrase "a mother's caring concern," all she could think of were her parents' helpless eyes. To be with Gu Luo, she had fallen out with her family and even threatened them with her pregnancy. Now, thinking back, she felt nothing but guilt.
"Buzzing—"
The silence was broken by the vibration of her phone. Lu Xuexue's phone screen lit up, and the word "Mom" stung her eyes.
She pursed her lips, afraid that tears would fall, and hurriedly got up and walked to the balcony, the sound of her slippers brushing the floor very softly.
The night breeze on the balcony was cool. Lu Xuexue leaned on the railing, took three deep breaths, and pressed her fingertip on the answer button, her voice as soft as a mosquito's hum:
"mom...."
There was a full three seconds of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by Lin Ting's sniffling voice: "Are you with Xiao Luo now?"
"Mmm." Lu Xuexue responded softly, her gaze drifting towards the living room, where Luo Shuhe's profile could be vaguely seen in the projected light.
"Is Xiao Luo with you now?" Lin Ting asked again.
"He's not here, he's taking a shower." Lu Xuexue lied, her fingertips digging into the texture of the railing.
You can't exactly say that Gu Luo and Gu Ximan are playing video games in the bedroom, can you?
"Do you have anyone with you right now?" Lin Ting asked in a softer voice, her tone cautious and tentative.
Lu Xuexue glanced back at the two women on the sofa, then held her phone even closer to her face.
"No."
"That's good." Lin Ting paused, her tone suddenly becoming complicated: "After the event ended, your father and I ran into Luo Liang and Gu Feng..."
She recounted her conversation with Luo Liang and his wife in detail, from Luo Shuning and Luo Shuhe's "jealousy" to the case Lu Lei fabricated, and then to the couple's intention to "put pressure" on Gu Luo.
Why is it complicated? Of course it is. As parents, watching their precious daughter, whom they have spoiled since she was a child, jump into a fire pit and compete with others for a man is like demeaning themselves. It's incredibly painful.
But for their daughter's sake, they put everything aside and provided as much support as possible.
As she listened, Lu Xuexue's eyes filled with tears. She pressed her lips together tightly to keep the tears from falling.
At that moment, she regretted it, she really regretted it, she realized she had been so selfish.
Lin Ting waited for a long time but didn't hear her daughter's voice, so she forced a smile and said, "Xuexue, Mom and Dad know you're stubborn, but seeing you fighting with others..."
At this point, her voice choked up: "But you are our precious child. Your parents can only help you. If it really doesn't work, just come home. We have money, so don't be afraid. We won't suffer that injustice."
Lu Xuexue's eyes instantly filled with tears, and she could only bite her lower lip hard to stop crying out when she tasted the faint metallic taste of blood.
"Xuexue?" Lin Ting called out to her.
Lu Xuexue suddenly snapped back to reality, and tears finally streamed down her face. She hurriedly said:
"Okay, I'll go home tomorrow."
Without waiting for Lin Ting's response, he hung up the phone, squatted down against the railing, his shoulders trembling violently.
Luo Shuhe, who was in the living room, noticed what was happening and slowly stood up, but did not go forward to disturb them.
Lu Xuexue's figure trembled slightly as she squatted on the balcony. Luo Shuhe stood at the living room door for a moment, then gently retreated to the sofa.
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