Since Gu Wei bumped into Qin Zhiman at the bowling alley a few months ago, the two have spoken on the phone once, but haven't met in person since.
Meeting each other suddenly on the Kyoto University campus was quite unexpected.
Even after several years, Gu Hongjie, with his exceptional memory, still remembered the strikingly beautiful Qin Zhiman.
His eyes widened in surprise, and he instinctively looked at Gu Wei, muttering softly, "Isn't this the college student you were corresponding with back then...?"
Gu Wei nodded slightly. "It's her."
Gu Hongjie moved his lips, as if he wanted to say something more.
Qin Zhiman also noticed Gu Wei at this moment.
Her eyes lit up, and she left her female companion behind, taking a few steps closer to them. "Gu Wei! What a coincidence that you're here!"
Gu Wei pointed at Gu Hongjie and smiled, "I'm bringing my relative's child here to school. What about you?"
Qin Zhiman's gaze swept across the two faces, and she felt that they looked about 70 or 80 percent alike, guessing that they must be close relatives. "I work here."
Gu Wei had known Qin Zhiman was outstanding before, and now that he heard she had been admitted to Peking University, his eyes shone with even more admiration. "Impressive. The other day I told you you would return to China after completing your studies, and you wouldn't admit it. You're too modest."
Qin Zhiman blushed at the comment and quickly said, embarrassed, "No, no. It's mainly because I studied biology and biomedicine abroad, and after I came back, I knew a senior student at Peking University who was researching plant genetic engineering and needed people, and then..."
Gu Hongjie, who was standing aside and watching from the sidelines, listened to the two exchanging pleasantries and was also quietly observing them.
Since Qin Zhiman's colleagues were waiting nearby, Gu Wei and the others didn't chat for long before waving goodbye.
Once the two had left the lakeside, Gu Hongjie couldn't help but ask, "When did you run into her again? I've never heard you mention it before."
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Gu Wei looked up at him and said calmly, "A few months ago... there's not much to say."
Gu Hongjie blinked and leaned closer, teasingly saying in a low voice, "I think you're incredibly charming; she still has feelings for you."
Gu Wei pushed Gu Hongjie's big head away with a mix of helplessness and amusement, "Stop overthinking all day long."
Gu Hongjie immediately became anxious, "Hey, why don't you believe me? I don't have these discerning eyes for nothing! She really is..."
Gu Wei straightened up and interrupted Gu Hongjie, "You're already a sophomore, you need to know your limits, you know? Especially since you're both at Peking University, you'll be seeing each other all the time, a girl's reputation is very important... And don't forget, I have a girlfriend."
Gu Hongjie pursed his lips and said awkwardly, "Okay. So when are you planning to go abroad to see your girlfriend?"
"Let's wait until the shop is open and running smoothly." Gu Wei already had a plan for this trip abroad; he certainly couldn't return empty-handed.
On the other side, Qin Zhiman was also being questioned by her female colleagues about gossip.
"Xiao Qin, that man looks really handsome, and his clothes are very stylish and gentlemanly. Is he married?"
Qin Zhiman shook her head. "No."
The female colleague's face lit up with joy. "So, do you have a boyfriend now?"
A hint of sadness flashed in Qin Zhiman's eyes. "Yes. I heard she's studying abroad."
The female colleague sighed, "Why is it that men with good prospects either get married early or are already taken?"
Qin Zhiman looked up at the azure sky without responding, though she couldn't help feeling regret and remorse.
But fate is something that can only be encountered by chance, not sought.
After several years, she has come to terms with many things and let them go.
Liking someone doesn't necessarily mean you have to possess them. Just being able to watch Gu Wei from afar and know that he's doing well is enough to make me content.
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With the store's opening date approaching and preparations largely complete, Gu Wei finally had some free time.
Taking advantage of the cooler weather, he planned to take Gu Jianguo and the others hiking and picnicking.
Since we've named Shi Xuelin, we can't leave out Shi Qiuyun.
Young people have good physical strength and can walk quickly.
After they went up the mountain, their group quickly split into several smaller groups.
Seeing Gu Hongjie and Shi Qiuyun chatting and laughing at the front, Gu Jianguo glanced at Gu Wei beside him with a complicated and conflicted expression.
Gu Wei could easily guess his grandfather's thoughts. He smiled slightly and said in a low voice, "Let nature take its course."
If Gu Hongjie and Shi Qiuyun are destined to be together again in this life, I will definitely applaud and give them my blessings.
After all, many things changed from the moment he traveled through time.
"That's all we can do."
It wasn't that Gu Jianguo looked down on the Shi family's social standing now that his family was better off and had more money; rather, he had a nagging worry: what if they got married and had children, and he couldn't escape the fate of dying young?
Although Gu Wei spoke with certainty, no one can control life and death.
The two children just get along well and haven't yet broken the ice. Shi Xuelin treats them like family, so there are some things they can't say out loud.
Even though Li Guizhi was quick and agile, she fell behind by two steps due to her physical condition. Seeing the two whispering to each other, she couldn't help but ask, "What are you two talking about?"
Gu Jianguo quickly stopped and turned around to look at his wife, smiling as he said, "We were saying that it's almost the end of September, and the sun is still quite strong."
Gu Wei wiped the thin layer of sweat from his forehead and chimed in, "Yeah. I thought it would be cool in the mountains in the crisp autumn air."
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