The next day, unsurprisingly, the two overslept.
Fortunately, the Lin family didn't have the habit of waiting for everyone to be together for breakfast, which slightly reduced the awkwardness.
Even though the curtains completely blocked the windows, plenty of light still managed to get in, illuminating the room brightly.
Lin Chuxia had just woken up and opened her sleepy eyes when a man's pleasant, deep voice came from above: "Awake?"
Lin Chuxia blinked, propped herself up, but lay back down halfway up.
Seeing her actions, Gu Yuheng couldn't help but laugh heartily: "What? You don't want to get up either?"
Lin Chuxia glanced at him expressionlessly, then slowly closed her eyes again.
She felt tired and didn't want to get up.
Gu Yuheng buried his head in her neck, took a deep breath, and said, "I don't want to get up. I don't want to leave you. I don't want to be separated from you for even a moment. I want to be with you like last night for the rest of my life."
But no, he had important business to attend to and needed to leave her for a while. In order for her to be able to stay by his side without worry or danger in the future, he and she had to separate for some time.
Gu Yuheng lingered on her lips, biting them as he stared at her and said, "Remember, stay here obediently and wait for me to come back and take you as my bride. Don't go anywhere else, understand?"
With Lin Qingze in Jinxiu Valley, and him leaving some manpower for her, he wasn't worried about anything. As long as she behaved herself and didn't run around, it would be fine.
Lin Chuxia blinked to indicate that she understood and gestured for Gu Yuheng to let go of her.
"Remember, don't wander off. Stay home and keep Grandpa and Grandma company. Before you get married, spend some quality time with them and show them your filial piety," she said, still a little worried.
Once she was free, Lin Chuxia impatiently kicked him away: "I know, you nagging brat!"
A chatterbox?
This was the first time he had been described in this way.
But, in this lifetime, he only ever nagged at her.
...
After finishing our meal, it was almost time to leave.
Because of the unexpected incident on the way there, Gu Yuheng dared not use an outside car on the return trip. Gu Qi drove over to pick him up.
Around 2 p.m., a car pulled up smoothly in the yard. Grandma Lin, leaning on her cane, stood to one side, directing people to load the things into the car.
Because of concerns that the hot weather would cause the food to spoil, the chickens and ducks that had been slaughtered in advance were placed with ice. The styrofoam box was not sealed properly, and some blood seeped out and flowed onto the mat.
Seeing this, Gu Qi couldn't help but twitch his lips: the total value of all the boxes they brought back probably wouldn't even cover the cost of cleaning the soiled mat.
However, no one cared about these things, and no one spoke up.
Nearby, Grandma Lin was still reminding Gu Yuheng to take the things out of the trunk as soon as he got home, to put things that should be stored in the refrigerator in the refrigerator, and not to put things that shouldn't be stored in the refrigerator, such as bananas...
The old man was getting on in years and his memory wasn't very good. He just said whatever came to mind, and his speech was a bit incoherent. Gu Yuheng didn't seem annoyed at all. He held Lin Chuxia's hand the whole time and listened attentively with his eyes down.
However, Gu Yuheng, the one being nagged, didn't get impatient. Lin Qingze, on the other hand, was getting impatient: "Grandma, if you keep nagging like this, it'll probably get dark soon. I don't think Gu Yuheng will need to go back."
Grandma Lin exclaimed in surprise, "Oh dear, it's all my fault! I didn't pay attention to the time and almost made Xiao Heng late. Why didn't you remind me sooner?" As she spoke, she swung her cane at Lin Qingze.
Lin Qingze: "..." Well, whatever he says is wrong. I should have just kept quiet.
The stick struck him without causing any pain or itch, and Lin Qingze didn't react much. He simply raised his eyes and said indifferently, "Grandpa, Grandma, the sun is too strong here. You should go back inside. If you keep standing here, Gu Yuheng won't be able to set off today."
Grandma Lin: "What are you saying? I'll see Xiao Heng off."
"There's no need to send him off. He'll be back in a couple of days, won't he? His wife is still here, where else could he go? Hurry up and come inside, you're just getting in the way!"
Grandma Lin laughed and scolded, "You little rascal, you're even badmouthing your grandpa and me..."
After Lin Qingze escorted the two elderly people back to their house, he returned to find Gu Yuheng pressing Lin Chuxia against the car and kissing her, while Gu Qi and Gu Jiu were squatting to the side, one concentrating on counting ants and the other intently watching the bird's nest in the tree.
Lin Qingze waited for a while, but it wasn't over yet. He never had much patience, and soon his little bit of patience ran out. He interrupted the two who were engrossed in their conversation: "That's enough for you two. If you're really that reluctant to part, why don't you just go back together?"
“That won’t do. She’ll still have to come from her parents’ home when she gets married.” Gu Yuheng released the person in his arms, turned to look at Lin Qingze, and said with a serious look in his eyes, “Brother, please take good care of her for me.”
This was the first time Lin Qingze had been called "brother" so formally by Gu Yuheng. To be honest, he was still a little uncomfortable and couldn't help but pick at his ear, saying, "Alright, get lost!"
He paused for a moment, then added, "Don't worry, I'll be home during this time." He wouldn't go anywhere; he'd just stay home and take care of his wife. Was that alright?
"Thanks." Gu Yuheng turned around, kissed Lin Chuxia on the forehead, and said, "Remember to wait for me at home, and don't wander off."
Lin Chuxia nodded obediently.
When they first started, the car drove very slowly; Gu Qi deliberately slowed it down.
However, Gu Yuheng scolded him after a short while: "Driving so slowly, are you planning to become sworn brothers with a snail?"
Gu Qi: "..."
Isn't he just thinking of Third Master?
Gu Qi said weakly, "I just wanted you and the young mistress to stay a little longer."
Gu Yuheng glared at him impatiently: "No need. Drive faster!"
The sun is so strong right now, why is she being forced to stand under it in the scorching heat? What is Gu Qi thinking?
Moreover, he didn't like the scene of her watching him leave. Even if there was reluctance to part, it shouldn't be in this way. He would rather just get out of the car and say goodbye.
Leaving so slowly, what kind of idiotic behavior is that?
Even the mentally challenged Gu Qi realized that he had seemingly done something wrong with good intentions, so he quickly stepped on the gas and sped away.
In just a moment, the car disappeared down the narrow path.
Lin Qingze glanced at the person beside him who was still craning her neck to look, and couldn't help but raise her hand and slap her on the head: "Alright, we left a long time ago, stop looking! If you keep looking, you'll turn into a waiting-for-husband stone!"
"I've never seen you so clingy before. Love really does make you stupid."
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