At the dinner table at her family’s home, she tried to act as normal as possible and even exchanged a few words with Xu Zhao.
When it was time to return to Lu’s house after the meal, Mother Gu hurriedly said, “I’ll have the driver take you.”
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“No need, Auntie. My driver is waiting for me at the door.”
He became polite but distant, his smile a polite one.
Mrs. Gu regretted it deeply in her heart. She had a good relationship with Mrs. Xu, and she was just chatting idly before. Besides, she felt a bit indebted to Mrs. Xu, so she didn’t pay attention to her words, which ended up hurting YaoYao’s feelings.
I saw her all the way out to the gate, where her driver was waiting for her.
After getting in the car, she rolled down the window and leaned against it, saying to Aunt Gu’s mother: “Auntie, I like you very much.”
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After speaking, he closed the window and told the driver to drive away.
Mrs. Gu stood there in a daze for a long time, unable to recover. Her heart was filled not only with regret but also with immense guilt. She immediately called her son, Gu Ruandong.
Several rings later, a cold voice came from the other end: “What’s up?”
“Well, Yaoyao came to our house today.”
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“Hmm.”
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“It just so happens that Showa and her mother are also coming to play today.”
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As soon as Gu’s mother finished speaking, she sensed the atmosphere on the phone had become tense. The other person remained silent, waiting for her to continue.
“My wife and I were chatting casually in the kitchen, talking about some things, when YaoYao wanted to hear what we were saying.”
What was said?
Her voice was abruptly interrupted by the other party’s icy tone. She was actually a little afraid of her own son, even through the phone line, she could feel the air thicken like it had been frozen.
“In the heat of the moment, I said what was right for you, what would suit you better.”
Before I could finish speaking, the other party hung up. There was a series of busy tones. Mother Gu also
She was anxious, knowing how much her son liked Miss Lu. When she tried to call back and explain, her phone number had been blocked.
Lu Yaoyao returned home, feeling a little down. Fortunately, her grandpa was napping, so she went back to her room.
In her own little space, she didn’t have to hold back her emotions. She let a few tears fall, mainly because she felt her heartfelt enthusiasm had been unappreciated, a one-sided emotional investment.
The Lu family’s house was eerily silent all afternoon, the shadows of the windows falling little by little. She slept soundly, when suddenly, her phone on the pillow buzzed. It was Gu Ruandong calling. His deep voice came through: Come out!
“???”
She was momentarily confused, but as she regained her composure, she realized what he meant. She jumped out of bed and ran outside, grabbing her coat on the way.
As dusk settled, a few nightlights flickered to life in the narrow alleyways. Sparse snowflakes drifted under their glow.
His black car was parked under the streetlight, and he leaned against the car door, smiling at him.
This scene feels familiar. During Chinese New Year, he was also standing in this position and sent her a location, back when they weren’t really good friends yet.
She has been with him for a year already.
She ran to him, bursting into his arms, a passionate, romantic, screaming-with-delight surprise.
He leaned against the car, his arms circled around her waist, gently lifting her off the ground. He captured her with a kiss, taking all her surprise and melting it into their fervent embrace.
For a long time, he held her. She stood on his shoes, not touching the ground, still clinging tightly to him.
He lowered his head and looked at her intently, trying to find clues in her eyes, but
Her eyes were clear and bright, filled only with intense love as she looked at him, without a hint of impatience.
“Brother, I like you so much. ”
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She couldn’t help but lean up and kiss him again and again, like a passionate, open rose, each petal unfurling for him, glistening with dewdrops.
As long as he loves her, it surpasses the love of thousands and millions. The grievance she suffered this morning has long since dissipated, leaving not a trace.
Gu Ruandong was touched and tickled by her kiss. He held her in his arms, stopping her from kissing him any further because he still wanted to go to the Lu family and greet the old man.
“Do you want to walk in yourself, or shall I carry you in?” he said.
“Hug.”
She hung on him, not wanting to let go.
Okay.
He actually lifted her up by the waist and walked toward the Lu family’s courtyard.
Lu Yaoyao had both hands hanging on his neck, her face buried in his chest. She liked him so much, even the falling snow seemed particularly cute.
You haven’t said, how did you suddenly come back.
There are still two days until New Year’s Day.
He stopped, glanced at the person in his arms: “I’m afraid my little Yaoyao will be wronged.”
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“Brother, how come you’re so good at saying sweet things now.”
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She loves it so much!
He said this with his eyes fixed straight ahead, his Adam’s apple bobbing up and down.
Lu Yao swallowed nervously, suddenly not wanting to go home. He didn’t want anyone to ruin this moment. He wanted to jump off of him, pull him into the car, and drive away, far away, to a place where only the two of them were.
Gu Ruandong chuckled softly and pulled her back. “Let’s go see Grandpa first.”
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Okay.
She nodded obediently.
He cupped her face and said, “Wipe your drool first.”
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Her face flushed, and she immediately reached up to wipe her lips. Where was any saliva?
He smiled, let go of her, and took her hand into Lu’s mansion.
There was a thin layer of snow in the courtyard, and the two sets of footprints were imprinted one after the other. The old man saw Lu Yaoyao being led by him, skipping excitedly into the living room from his seat. He snorted, truly not acting like a proper young lady at all.
Gu Ruandong went in and respectfully called out, “Grandfather.” Then he sat down properly on the side, behaving himself very seriously, acting like a proper young man as he chatted with the old man.
Instead, Lu YaoYao sat beside him, a smile constantly playing on her face, her feet swinging back and forth under the chair. She looked completely absent-minded, as if she had already flown away.
Grandfather glared at her for a moment, helplessly. He stood up and waved his hand dismissively. “Let’s go, let’s go.”
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“Out of sight, out of mind. A girl doesn’t truly mature until she’s grown up.”
Lu Yaoyao was about to stand up when she saw Gu Ruandong’s stopping eyes. She then turned around and sat beside her grandfather.
“I promise I’ll come back and spend time with Grandpa after the Chinese New Year, okay?”
It’s one thing for the old man to have enjoyed chatting with Gu Ruandong, it’s another to accept him. But seeing that he cared about his granddaughter more than anyone else, a weight lifted from his heart. He told YaoYao, “Grandpa can’t control you, do whatever you want.”
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After speaking, he got up and left the living room to return to his study.
“Grandpa, I love you!” Yaoyao made a heart shape towards her grandfather’s back. She knew him best; when he said “whatever you want,” it basically meant he agreed with her.
The old man heard her words, turned his head and glared at her again, then walked away.
The study window also overlooked the courtyard, where one could see his own granddaughter.
As she entered, her eyes met his for a fleeting moment. With both hands resting on Gu Ruan Dong’s arm, she skipped away lightly through the snow.