Her laughter was undisguised, just like her personality—frank and straightforward. Gu Liyan no longer knew exactly when she had begun to gradually understand An Qianbai…
Perhaps it started when he realized her entanglement wasn't from Mo Han, or perhaps it started when he felt a pang of sympathy and couldn't bear to see her cry.
Gu Liyan suddenly smiled, looking at An Qianbai and no longer being annoyed by her naturally optimistic attitude. In any case, it's much better to smile more than to cry!
Looking out at the bustling city, Gu Liyan seemed to be talking to An Qianbai, or perhaps reflecting on his own thoughts:
Sometimes, silence speaks louder than words; not being able to speak seems like a good thing, as it can save you a lot of trouble...
In the darkness, Gu Liyan's light purple eyes held a melancholy, and it was impossible to tell whether he was feeling sorrow or joy, or what unknown emotions were lurking in his heart at that moment.
Looking at that stunning profile, An Qianbai was somewhat mesmerized. Although it wasn't the first time she had gazed at his profile, this was the first time she had noticed Gu Liyan's bitter smile, which evoked pity in anyone who saw it.
Her eyes were slightly lowered, and no one understood her dejection. Gu Liyan couldn't see her own face, nor could she hear her own heart...
So, he probably doesn't realize how lonely and painful he feels right now, does he?
She could only watch him helplessly, silently following behind him, unable to utter a word in her own defense, and unable to let him know even the apologies and thanks in her heart!
Would she harbor resentment in her heart?
The answer is no!
It was Mo Han's harshness that made her realize how painful it was to wait silently and protect silently!
The Gu Liyan before me has gone through countless lifetimes of waiting and protecting, all for the sake of loving me just once!
Thinking of this, An Qianbai couldn't help but shed tears...
Gu Liyan, who had initially been somewhat fond of An Qianbai's optimistic attitude, was surprised and impatient when he saw An Qianbai suddenly start crying.
"What's wrong with you? Why are you crying again?"
"Waaaaah..." An Qianbai cried even harder when she heard Gu Liyan yell at her.
"You, you mustn't cry! What kind of behavior would it be if someone heard you!" Gu Liyan quickly changed her tone and gently comforted her.
An Qianbai sobbed, wiping away her tears and snot. Gu Liyan couldn't bear to watch any longer and picked up a tissue box from the table and handed it to her.
An Qianbai looked at the object in Gu Liyan's hand that resembled neither paper nor a handkerchief with a strange expression, but did not reach out to take it.
Gu Liyan sighed helplessly, reached out to wipe away An Qianbai's tears, and said gently as he did so:
"I really don't understand you. You just start crying for no reason. Is hanging yourself the next skill you're going to unlock?"
Hearing Gu Liyan's words and seeing his beautiful face with a furrowed brow and a look of complaint, An Qianbai immediately burst into laughter through her tears.
Gu Liyan looked at An Qianbai giggling and shook his head helplessly, "I really don't understand women..."
Gu Liyan wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and An Qianbai smiled shyly and sweetly at Gu Liyan, who was so close to her.
Just then, Lu Rui's door opened—
"To have a nightmare in the middle of the night and be woken up by it is really..."
The words stopped abruptly, and Lu Rui's eyes widened as he stared at the posture of the two people on the sofa!
An Qianbai lowered her head shyly, secretly glancing at Gu Liyan. Gu Liyan gently lifted An Qianbai's chin, gazing at her face...
This posture clearly suggests that Gu Liyan is about to forcefully kiss An Qianbai!
Noticing someone behind him, Gu Liyan turned around and saw the change in Lu Rui's gaze. He immediately came to his senses and quickly took a step back, hurriedly explaining, "Lu Rui, I, we're not what you think..."
"No need to explain!" Lu Rui hurriedly spoke, covering his eyes with his hands but not forgetting to leave a slit in them, and said with a wicked grin, "I'm an adult, I understand! I understand everything!"
"..." Gu Liyan looked at Lu Rui speechlessly, no longer knowing how to explain.
An Qianbai blinked at Lu Rui, then glanced at Gu Liyan, and immediately realized that Lu Rui had misunderstood them. Her face turned even redder.
Lu Rui chuckled, gave him another "I understand" look, turned around and went back to his room, not forgetting to say before leaving, "You guys continue."
Gu Liyan turned to look at An Qianbai with a stiff expression, and hurriedly said, "Lu Rui, he... he misunderstood. I'll explain to him again tomorrow morning..."
Seeing Gu Liyan's nervous expression, An Qianbai smiled slightly and nodded.
"Then, let's go to sleep first!" Seeing An Qianbai's calm expression and the fact that she couldn't speak, Gu Liyan felt uneasy and quickly made an excuse to go to sleep.
An Qianbai couldn't help but chuckle. She hadn't expected Gu Liyan to have such an adorable side. Looking out the window at the night and the moon in the sky, tonight seemed perfect.
The morning light the next day was not warm as expected; instead, it was cold and damp, accompanied by a light drizzle.
When An Qianbai opened her eyes, she saw Gu Liyan standing by the window, his beautiful face showing a hint of melancholy as he gazed at the world outside the window, looking at the distant gray sky.
Not long after An Qianbai woke up, Lu Yunshan and his wife also woke up, and the group nodded to each other as a greeting.
Gu Liyan turned her head and solemnly reminded Lu Yunshan, "Although the weather hasn't been very good these past few days, the relocation of the ancestral graves cannot be delayed. It's best to finalize it as soon as possible."
Lu Yunshan nodded. "Young friend, don't worry about this. My second sister, Li Fengxiang, will be home soon. She has the authority to make the decision."
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