Gu Yunxi lay in bed, her mind replaying the events of her military training. She wasn't one to tolerate injustice, especially when she felt unfairly treated. He Siyan's actions infuriated her, and she decided to confront him. However, fate seemed to be against her; that night, no matter how hard she searched, she couldn't find He Siyan. The next day, when she learned he had left, a mix of resentment and helplessness overwhelmed her, and she could only silently endure the injustice.
With the end of military training, university life officially began. Gu Yunxi's schedule was packed with classes, but every weekend she would choose to go home. Although the dormitory was lively, the conditions were not ideal, while the warmth and comfort of home always brought her comfort.
As soon as he entered the house, Han Yulan greeted him with a smile: "Dabao's back! Have you eaten yet? If not, Aunt Liu will cook for you." Han Yulan is retired and now helps take care of the two children at home, becoming an indispensable member of the family. Whenever Gu Yanxiao and Xia Liang are busy with work, it is Han Yulan and Gu Weiguo who take care of the children's daily lives.
Gu Yunxi shook her head and replied gently, "I haven't eaten yet, Grandma. I thought I'd go home to eat today." She put down her schoolbag and walked into the familiar kitchen. Aunt Liu was preparing dinner. Seeing her return, she smiled and said, "Yunxi is back. I made a few more of your favorite dishes."
At the dinner table, the family sat together. Xia Liang and Gu Yanxiao had also returned. They inquired about Gu Yunxi's school life, listening to her recount her new classmates, teachers, and courses. Gu Yunxi chatted and laughed, the unpleasantness of military training seemingly vanished. She knew that no matter what difficulties she encountered outside, home would always be her safe haven.
After dinner, Gu Yunxi returned to her room and began to study. On her desk were group photos of her and her classmates, as well as a solo photo of her and He Siyan, a souvenir from the end of military training. Although she felt a little unhappy, she understood that life had to go on, and she couldn't let one unpleasant experience affect her entire university life.
The morning sunlight streamed through the curtains and onto Gu Yunxi's bed, waking her from her sleep to the ringing of the phone. Qian Ziyi's energetic voice came from the other end: "Xixi, do you want to go shopping? There's a new snack shop that just opened behind No. 1 Middle School. I heard the food is really good, let's go try it!" Gu Yunxi rubbed her eyes, and remembering she had no particular plans for the weekend, happily accepted the invitation.
After hanging up the phone, she turned to her younger sister, Gu Yuanzhi, who was reading at the desk next to her, and asked, "Yuanzhi, do you want to go shopping together? I heard there's a new snack shop that's really good." Gu Yuanzhi looked up, thought about it seriously for a moment, and then shook her head. "I don't want to go. I want to read." Her eyes sparkled with a thirst for knowledge and a focus on her studies.
Seeing her younger sister's dedication, Gu Yunxi felt both gratified and a little envious. She knew that everyone has their own pace of life and pursuits, and since her sister had chosen to study quietly at home, she should respect and support her. So, she gently patted her sister's shoulder and encouraged her, "Then study hard, I'll bring you something delicious when I come back."
Then, Gu Yunxi turned and walked out of the room, greeting her grandparents: "Grandpa and Grandma, I'm going shopping with my friends. I might not be back for lunch." Han Yulan poked her head out from the kitchen and replied with a smile: "Okay, come back early and be careful."
Gu Yunxi dressed in casual clothes and went out in a cheerful mood. She met Qian Ziyi and Lu Jingang at the school gate, and the three of them walked side by side, chatting as they headed towards the newly opened snack shop. The sunlight shone on them, warm and bright.
The three of them arrived with great enthusiasm at the snack shop that their classmates had all praised. The shop was simply yet cozy, and the air was filled with the aroma of various delicious foods. They found a seat by the window, chatted, and ordered several of the shop's specialty snacks.
However, while they were waiting for their food to be served, Gu Yunxi casually glanced out the window and unexpectedly saw a familiar figure. It was her younger sister, Gu Yuanzhi, walking side by side with a boy who looked like a classmate. They seemed to be chatting happily, and Gu Yuanzhi had a relaxed smile on her face.
Gu Yunxi was stunned, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside her: "This little brat can lie now." She had originally thought her younger sister would be quietly reading at home, but she hadn't expected to run into her here. Gu Yunxi felt somewhat speechless, but at the same time, she was also curious and wanted to know why her sister was here.
She didn't immediately confront her sister about her lie, but chose to remain silent. Gu Yunxi pondered to herself, "How should I talk to her when we get back?" She didn't want to embarrass her sister, nor did she want to blame her unjustly, but she felt it was necessary to have a proper talk with her sister and understand her thoughts.
Meanwhile, Gu Yuanzhi was completely unaware that her sister had discovered her. She and her classmate Pei Yanchuan walked and chatted about interesting things at school, completely oblivious to the pair of eyes watching her from inside the snack shop.
Pei Yanchuan is Gu Yuanzhi's classmate, and the two became good friends because of their shared interests and topics. Today, they arranged to go to the bookstore together and then browse around the neighborhood. Gu Yuanzhi didn't tell her family that she was going out with her classmate because she didn't want them to worry.
When Gu Yunxi and her friends finished their meal and were about to leave the snack shop, she decided not to bring up the matter for the time being. She wanted to observe her sister's behavior first and then talk to her about it at a suitable time.
After returning home, Gu Yunxi found an opportunity to speak with Gu Yuanzhi alone. She asked in a calm tone, "Yuanzhi, didn't you say you were going to stay home and study today? I saw you shopping outside with your classmates." Gu Yuanzhi's face showed a hint of surprise, and then she explained her behavior somewhat embarrassedly.
Gu Yunxi didn't blame her sister, but told her, "It's okay to go out and play, but you have to tell your family first so we don't worry." She understood her sister's desire for freedom and independence, but also emphasized the importance of honesty and communication.
Gu Yuanzhi's eyes showed sincerity. She didn't argue or make excuses, but nodded honestly, indicating that she accepted her sister's opinion. Her tone was apologetic: "Sister, I know I was wrong. I should have told you I was going out with my classmates. I won't do it again."
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