Chapter 37 Running Away from Home
Gu Jing understood that no matter what his parents' attitude was now, it could not change the fact that they abandoned Gu Yuan.
The photo, carefully framed in his bedside table, had turned a little yellow.
In the photo, Gu Yuan, who just turned 6, has cake on his face and his eyes are smiling, while 4-year-old Gu Jing is holding the corner of his brother's clothes tightly.
He stubbornly believed that they had once been so happy, but their life was ruined by their parents.
"Xiao Jing, Mom and Dad were wrong about what happened in the past."
Mother Gu's voice was deliberately slowed down and gentle as she knocked on his door gently.
She was holding a bag with a luxury brand logo printed on it: "This is the latest game console, mom bought it for you, look..."
Gu Jing ignored her, said nothing, and didn't open the door.
"We are a family."
Father Gu stood beside his wife and said, "We were indeed wrong about Gu Yuan's situation, but we also have our reasons! After so many years, it's time for you to let it go."
Hardships?
Gu Jing sneered.
What's the hardship?
Just because my brother said a few nonsense when he was a child, he is blamed for the death of my grandparents?
"lay down?"
That's so easy to say.
He can't let it go.
From the day his brother disappeared, a part of him seemed to be stuck at the age of four forever.
When I got home from school that day, my brother and all his things were gone.
He cried and made a fuss, but his parents just told him calmly: "Gu Yuan is sick and has gone abroad for treatment."
...You're kidding.
The lie lasted for twelve years.
During these twelve years, they slowly erased all evidence of Gu Yuan's existence, as if this son had never existed.
He would never forgive.
Never.
My parents were still talking tirelessly.
It might be about school, about holiday plans, about the bright future they have planned for him.
Those words buzzed in Gu Jing's ears, but not a single word entered his heart.
He looked around. The room was huge, filled with expensive items: limited edition sneakers, top-of-the-line computers, the latest musical instruments...
His parents bought him everything money could buy, but nothing could fill the huge hole in his heart.
"elder brother."
He murmured, "I will never forgive them."
The most direct and decisive way of resistance a sixteen-year-old boy can think of is to leave home.
He took out his cell phone and slid his fingertips through the address book, finally stopping at a name - Li Chuan.
The phone rang once before it was picked up, and the other party answered within seconds.
This brought a little comfort to Gu Jing's heart.
"Achuan..."
Gu Jing's voice was a little hoarse, and he cleared his throat: "Can I...can I stay at your place for a while?"
There was silence on the other end of the phone for a moment, and then a sigh came: "Did you have a fight?"
"It's not just a fight."
Gu Jing closed his eyes: "I don't want to stay here anymore. Every day, every time I look at them, I miss my brother more..."
"bring it on."
Li Chuan's voice was steady and reliable, as always: "Do you need me to pick you up?"
"No, I'll take a taxi."
Gu Jing breathed a sigh of relief, and his tense shoulders relaxed slightly.
He knew Li Chuan would agree.
Li Chuan always agreed to his requests, and it had been like this since the day they met.
"Okay, be careful on the road. I'll tell the guard."
Li Chuan paused and said, "Take what you need with you."
Gu Jing looked around the luxurious yet cold room: "Yeah."
After hanging up the phone, Gu Jing quickly stuffed a few necessities into his backpack: a mobile phone charger, a wallet, that precious photo, a backpack, and nothing else.
Even if you run away from home, you have to go to school.
Gu Jing was heartbroken.
When I went downstairs, my parents were sitting in the living room.
Mom was holding a psychology book and pretending to read it.
Dad is holding a financial newspaper, with a picture of "peace in the world and harmony in my family".
If we ignore the conflict just now.
"I'm going to stay at Li Chuan's house for a few days."
Gu Jing stood at the entrance of the living room, his tone calm.
Mother Gu immediately put down the book: "You're still going out so late? When will you be back? You..."
"have no idea."
Gu Jing interrupted her: "Maybe he won't come back."
Dad Gu put down the newspaper and frowned: "Don't be angry, is it worth it for someone you haven't seen in twelve years?"
Gu Jing's heart sank suddenly.
See, they never understand and always think he is being unreasonable.
They had no intention of recognizing their brother, never thought about it.
"worth."
He uttered two words, turned and walked towards the door.
"Xiao Jing!"
Mother Gu stood up and said, "At least bring a coat, it will be cold at night..."
She was answered by the sound of a door closing.
Gu Jing walked out of the Gu family villa without looking back, and the cool September breeze brushed his cheeks.
He stopped a taxi and gave out Li Chuan's home address.
The city lights outside the car window are coming on and neon lights are flashing.
The nights in City A are always so bustling and bustling, hiding so many unknown secrets and pains.
Gu Jing recalled the first time he met Li Chuan.
That was when he was in the first grade of junior high school. He once again heard from his parents that Gu Yuan didn't want to go home, so he hid behind the school wall and cried secretly.
Then a cold voice came from above: "Wipe it."
He looked up and saw a tall boy standing in front of him, handing him a pack of tissues.
Li Chuan was in the second grade of junior high school, and he was already a famous figure in the school.
Gu Jing didn't expect that he would notice him, a crybaby who had just entered the first grade of junior high school.
Later they gradually became familiar with each other.
Li Chuan doesn't talk much, but he always appears when Gu Jing needs him.
He just stayed by Gu Yuan's side silently, listening to Gu Jing telling his memories of his brother over and over again, and looking for his brother with him.
Li Chuan keeps a cold and distant distance from other people.
But he was always very tolerant towards Gu Jing.
The taxi stopped in front of an upscale residential area.
Li Chuan was already waiting there, leaning against the guard room, his figure stretched out by the street lights.
Seventeen-year-old Li Chuan is already 1.8 meters tall, with broad shoulders and long legs. A simple white T-shirt and sweatpants look like a model on him.
Gu Jing paid and got off the car. Li Chuan stood up and walked over, taking his backpack naturally.
"Have you had dinner?" Li Chuan asked, his voice a little deeper than on the phone.
Gu Jing shook his head: "No appetite."
"I cooked some porridge. Have some."
Li Chuan's tone did not allow for refusal, and he put his arm around Gu Jing's shoulders and walked towards the elevator.
Li Chuan's apartment is on the top floor, with a wide view and decorated in a modern and simple style.
It was so tidy that it looked deserted. Only a few pairs of sneakers placed casually in the entrance and a coat draped on the sofa showed that someone lived here.
“The guest room has never been occupied, but Auntie cleans it every week.”
Li Chuan put Gu Jing's backpack on the sofa: "Go wash your face first, I'll get you some porridge."
Gu Jing stood there, suddenly feeling a little helpless.
Running away from home on impulse felt satisfying, but when he actually stood here, he became unsure.
"Achuan, will this... be very troublesome to you?"
Li Chuan turned around, his dark eyes looking particularly deep under the light: "When have you ever troubled me?"
"But my parents..."
"Uncle Gu just sent me a message."
Li Chuan took out his phone and took a look: "They said they would let you calm down for a few days. They didn't object to you coming over."
Gu Jing twitched the corner of his mouth.
Yes, his parents never objected to him getting close to Li Chuan.
After all, what is the status of the Li family in City A?
Li Chuan's father is a well-known entrepreneur and his mother comes from a political family.
In the eyes of the Gu family, being able to have a good relationship with the heir of the Li family is simply paving the way for the future and is a sure win.
He suddenly felt a little ridiculous.
How can adults calculate everything so clearly?
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