That day, sunlight shone through gaps in the clouds, illuminating Gu Yunxi and her younger sister Gu Yuanzhi. The two sisters, hand in hand, set off for their great-grandfather's house. Their great-grandfather was advanced in years and had recently fallen ill, causing considerable worry throughout the Gu family. Gu Weiguo and Han Yulan, as the elders of the family, naturally busied themselves with caring for him.
When the two sisters arrived at their great-grandfather's house, the flowers and plants in the yard were still vibrant, but a subtle sense of unease permeated the air. Gu Yunxi pushed open the door and unexpectedly saw a familiar figure—He Siyan.
"What are you doing here?" Gu Yunxi asked in surprise, her eyes full of astonishment.
He Siyan turned around with a warm smile on his face. "My great-grandfather and your great-grandfather were good friends. They didn't know that Old Master Gu was unwell, so they brought us to visit him." His voice was gentle, with a touch of warmth and naturalness.
Upon hearing this, Gu Yunxi's surprise gradually turned into understanding. "So that's how it is," she said softly, a hint of relief and emotion in her eyes.
The two sisters and He Siyan entered the house together, where they saw Gu Weiguo and Han Yulan sitting by their great-grandfather's bedside, talking quietly. Seeing the children arrive, the two elders smiled with relief.
Gu Yunxi and Gu Yuanzhi walked to the bedside and gently greeted their great-grandfather, inquiring about his health with concern. Although the great-grandfather was frail, a warm light flashed in his eyes when he saw the children's concern.
This scene was not just a simple visit, but also an exchange and inheritance of family emotions. The unexpected encounter between Gu Yunxi and He Siyan deepened their relationship and strengthened their understanding and trust in each other.
When questioned by her elders, Gu Yunxi turned around, her gaze falling on the aunt who had asked her the question. The aunt was the daughter-in-law of Gu Yunxi's great-uncle's family, making her her cousin's aunt. Gu Yunxi politely replied:
"Yes, Auntie. He was my drill instructor during military training." Her voice was clear and gentle, with a hint of nostalgia for that experience.
Upon hearing this, her aunt's face showed a knowing expression, and she nodded slightly, "I see." Her tone carried a hint of approval and interest in this special relationship.
He Siyan stood to the side, and a smile appeared on his face as he listened to Gu Yunxi's introduction. He could feel the warmth and intimacy of this family, as well as the elders' concern and curiosity for the younger generation.
On their way home, He Siyan and the Gu sisters walked side by side, their shadows stretched long by the streetlights in the night. As they neared Gu Yunxi's house, He Siyan suddenly broke the silence, his voice carrying a hint of relief and anticipation:
"Gu, do you want to go out and play tomorrow? My friend gave me two tickets to the amusement park."
Upon hearing this suggestion, Gu Yunxi's heart raced, and a faint blush rose to her cheeks. She felt the curious gaze from her younger sister, Gu Yuanzhi, which made her even more nervous, and her words became stammered:
\"OK.\"
As soon as she finished speaking, Gu Yunxi grabbed her sister's hand and quickened her pace to run home, as if trying to escape the sudden invitation and her inner excitement.
He Siyan, remaining where he was, watched their retreating figures with a helpless smile. His eyes were filled with doting affection, seemingly finding Gu Yunxi's shyness and flusteredness both amusing and endearing.
"They haven't even said a specific time yet."
His voice carried a hint of teasing, but more so, it was filled with understanding and tolerance for Gu Yunxi. He Siyan knew that Gu Yunxi might need some time to calm down, and he was willing to give her that space.
This scene is brimming with youthful energy and subtle emotional shifts. He Siyan's invitation, Gu Yunxi's shyness, and the tacit understanding and doting affection between the two all convey the delicate development of their relationship.
Back home, Gu Yuanzhi's eyes were filled with curiosity and inquiry. Her gaze followed her older sister, Gu Yunxi, as if silently asking, "What happened? Tell me!" Her face was full of playful mockery, as if she were very interested in the interaction between her sister and He Siyan.
Gu Yunxi felt her sister's gaze and couldn't help but feel uneasy. She knew that if she didn't give her sister an "explanation," her sister might keep asking. But Gu Yunxi's feelings were complicated at the moment, and she didn't want to share too much right away.
"Ahem, I'm going upstairs to read first." Gu Yunxi coughed lightly, trying to use reading as an excuse to avoid her sister's questions. There was a hint of embarrassment in her voice, and an unnatural expression appeared on her face.
Gu Yuanzhi watched her sister's retreating figure as she hurried upstairs, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes, but she quickly regained her mischievous smile. She knew that her sister would tell her everything sooner or later; she just needed some time to sort out her thoughts.
Gu Yunxi returned to her bedroom, closed the door, and took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. She walked to the bookshelf, picked up a book at random, and tried to immerse herself in the world of words, temporarily forgetting the embarrassment and inner turmoil she had just experienced.
He Siyan returned home and, as soon as he stepped inside, felt his mother Huang Haitang's curious gaze. Her voice held a hint of inquiry and amusement, "Did you get two amusement park tickets from your father's secretary today?"
This amusement park was newly built by their family, and tickets weren't yet on sale. Huang Haitang had previously asked He Siyan if he needed a few tickets to give away, but he didn't think much of it, assuming that grown men didn't need to go to an amusement park. However, yesterday he suddenly went to his secretary and asked for two tickets.
Huang Haitang felt she had uncovered her son's secret, her eyes gleaming with excitement, ready to delve deeper. But He Siyan made no attempt to hide anything, answering directly, "Yes, I've made a date with a girl, and I'm planning to confess my feelings to her tomorrow."
Huang Haitang's interest was completely piqued; she was ready to gossip about her son's love life and wanted to know more details. But He Siyan didn't give her the chance. He just smiled faintly, then went upstairs to his room, leaving Huang Haitang downstairs with lingering curiosity and a hint of disappointment on her face.
He Siyan returned to his room, closed the door, leaned against it, and took a deep breath. He felt a mix of nervousness and anticipation about his upcoming confession, as well as a mixture of helplessness and amusement at his mother's curiosity. He knew that no matter the outcome, tomorrow would be an important day.
In the evening, He Zhiyi returned home after a day's work. His wife, Huang Haitang, eagerly greeted him with an excited smile, sharing the latest news about their son, He Siyan.
"Guess what?" Huang Haitang's voice was full of joy and curiosity.
Looking at his wife's expression, He Zhiyi already had a pretty good idea of what was going on, but he still pretended to be clueless and asked, "What's wrong?"
"Siyan, he..." Huang Haitang paused deliberately before continuing, "He's taking a girl to the amusement park, and he's even planning to confess his feelings!"
Upon hearing this, He Zhiyi couldn't help but burst into laughter. "This rascal has finally come to his senses!" His laughter was filled with relief and joy. "I thought I'd have to wait until I'm seventy or eighty to drink my wife's tea."
Huang Haitang agreed with her husband's words, replying with a smile, "Yes, Siyan has never liked playing with girls since he was little. He always thinks girls cry too much. I've really worried that he might end up marrying a man."
He Zhiyi smiled and shook his head. "Our child has grown up and has his own thoughts and choices. As parents, all we need to do is support him."
Huang Haitang nodded, a gentle smile on her face. "You're right, our son has grown up, and we should be happy for him."
That night, the He family's living room was filled with laughter and joy. The two parents felt genuine joy and anticipation for their son's growth and his upcoming confession.
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