Chapter 80
To be safe, Su Guan still told Gu Yixi her destination and who she was going to see.
Gu Yixi hadn’t cared much at first, but after hearing who Su Guan was going to see, she looked up, her tone light. “Oh, you’re going to see an old classmate?”
She looked up as she spoke, and before she had finished, she had already buried her head again. Her attitude seemed to be as light as her tone, not very concerned.
…Not at all.
Before Su Guan could speak, Gu Yixi spoke again. “Go ahead. You’re going to do such a sensitive thing at a time like this…”
Hearing her words, Su Guan felt a lingering fear. Gu Yixi’s words were a blatant warning!
Then she just wouldn’t see Gu Qing.
“But, we are, after all, independent individuals. If you want to see anyone, I can’t stop you, and I certainly can’t control you,” Gu Yixi suddenly continued, then looked over, her eyes watery. “You’ll remember that there’s still someone at home, right?”
As she spoke, a beautiful curve appeared on her lovely almond-shaped eyes. Her tone was aggrieved, but her expression was not like that at all.
In other words, she was saying she was very worried, but her heart was completely relaxed, as if she were completely confident that nothing would happen between Su Guan and her old classmate.
After confirming again, Gu Yixi nodded thoughtfully and finally instructed, “If you run into anything, or if you’re not sure about something, just contact me directly.”
Su Guan agreed quickly and was about to leave the house.
Unexpectedly, Gu Yixi, who had been acting so calm at first, suddenly couldn’t sit still. She stood up with a “swish” and followed Su Guan to the entryway, a rare ramble.
What if she ran into danger, what if she was targeted by someone, what if Gu Qing had some ulterior motives…
“…Why are you suddenly so concerned?” Su Guan found it interesting. “Then does Auntie want to go with me to see my old classmate?”
This choked Gu Yixi, and the thought of sending her out of the neighborhood was completely gone.
“Then you can go by yourself,” she sneered, and even “thoughtfully” closed the door.
The moment the door closed, the crimson on her ears completely spread.
People are really strange. No matter how close or familiar they are, there will always be these moments of daily, ambiguous heartbeats.
Actually, she had tried her best to be generous—when she had learned that Su Guan was going to see Gu Qing.
But she couldn’t.
Su Guan, who had been shut out with a “bang,” shook her head and didn’t say anything.
Gu Yixi was like that. Only she was allowed to tease others, to be coquettish and throw a tantrum. But if she were to do it, she would inevitably receive some special treatment.
For example, now.
Su Guan sighed, glanced back at the imposing solid wood door. This was her fate this time.
As if she had accidentally stepped on her tail.
…
With this bit of fun before she left, Su Guan was still smiling all the way to the place where she had arranged to meet Gu Qing.
A hint of sweetness flowed through her heart.
It wasn’t until the moment she stepped into the restaurant that Su Guan finally realized she was about to see Gu Qing, and the smile on her face finally stopped.
Su Guan didn’t wait at the door for long. A waiter came over to lead the way. After asking her for the relevant information, he told Su Guan to follow.
Before she had even reached the private room, Su Guan heard a series of fierce complaints. “You’re only serving these dishes? Really! I don’t want to eat this. It’s not as good as Lucilla at all!”
The relevant memories in her mind seemed to be immediately activated.
The name of the restaurant Gu Qing was muttering was the same type as the one they were eating at today, but Lucilla required a reservation two or three months in advance, and the public didn’t know the specific location of this restaurant.
Su Guan had already appeared at the door, and Gu Qing had even been reminded by the waiter, “Ma’am, someone is here,” but she had no reaction. Instead, she had raised her voice even louder. “…Aiya, but the price and service are here. I don’t want to say it.”
Su Guan stood by with a cold expression, sat down, her gaze wandering. After Gu Qing had finished speaking, she still didn’t say anything.
The two of them fell into a dead silence.
Not being able to go to the restaurant she wanted, Gu Qing was in a very bad mood. Just as she was about to finish venting, she saw Su Guan arrive, and she took the opportunity to continue to act up. Unfortunately, Su Guan didn’t buy it at all. After sitting down, she didn’t say a word, nor did she take the initiative to greet her!
Gu Qing’s face, which was already not good, was now even greener with anger.
Her breathing grew heavier. She lowered her head to play with her phone, rummaged through her bag, and even had time to rummage through the cosmetics in her bag, but after all this, Su Guan still hadn’t spoken.
Time is life! This Su Guan had hurt her feelings, and now she was even trying to take her life.
Gu Qing calmed her turbulent emotions and said, trying to act calm, “Oh, Miss Su, you’re finally here. I’m so humble now. It’s not easy to see you.”
“Aiya, I was just too emotional just now. You know, I’ve been like this since high school. When we were dating, you also knew my personality,” Gu Qing was very casual. “Although we’re all grown up now, I believe you haven’t changed much.”
Su Guan still didn’t say anything.
“I still really want to see you, or I wouldn’t have asked you out tonight,” Gu Qing waved her hand and continued to pretend that nothing was wrong. “This place is just a random find. It’s fine as long as it’s passable.”
Su Guan nodded. “Okay.”
Gu Qing had already ordered—she must have been ordering when she was screaming just now—the waiter had received the order and had quickly left.
After the appetizer was served, Gu Qing’s expression clearly improved a little as she picked up her knife and fork. She asked while eating melon, “Do you still remember the first time we went out to eat? You were the one who asked me out.”
Su Guan looked at her. Under Gu Qing’s expectant gaze, she stiffly but unhesitatingly shook her head.
She really didn’t remember them going out to eat together.
The original host’s memories had also been deleted, and she herself had had no contact with Gu Qing, so of course she didn’t know.
Gu Qing’s face, which had just improved, darkened again. She gave an awkward laugh, and the knife and fork clattered against the plate, creating a crisp sound, along with her awkward laughter.
It’s fine. I’ll just bear with it.
Gu Qing was no longer as one-sided as before, thinking that Su Guan still remembered her.
People don’t keep asking for trouble. Gu Qing had already changed her strategy.
She quickly forgot the awkward conversation with Su Guan and continued to talk about the past, but she didn’t expect Su Guan to remember anything.
But there was still a hint of extravagance.
“By the way, do you still remember? There was a rainy day, and I was trapped in the school building alone. Then I called for someone to come… you were the first to arrive?” Gu Qing asked tentatively.
Speaking of which, that was indeed the beginning of Gu Qing’s being moved.
She had been a queen bee in school, used to ordering everyone around. Everyone who saw her was in awe. That time, when it was pouring rain, and she was trapped in the school building, it was really an accident…
However, it was an encounter that Gu Qing remembered vividly, but in the current Su Guan’s mouth, it was still a cold “I don’t remember.”
Gu Qing’s face grew ugly again, as if she had swallowed a fly.
“Did you ask me here today just to reminisce? If not, then get to the point.”
Just as Gu Qing was about to reminisce again, Su Guan mercilessly interrupted her and threw out the question.
Alright, alright, you don’t remember, right? Then don’t remember. It just so happened that her purpose in coming today was to deal with Su Guan’s not remembering.
Gu Qing took a deep breath and said, “Yes, I haven’t gotten to the point yet.”
“Then hurry up and say it.”
Gu Qing felt a tightness in her chest, a breath stuck that she couldn’t get out.
It’s fine. She would get this anger out sooner or later!
She put down her wine glass, looked at Su Guan with a smile, and said, “Then I’ll say it.”
“Have you been home these past few days?”
Su Guan didn’t say anything, just looked at the smiling Gu Qing coolly.
After a moment of silence, she said, “What if I have? What if I haven’t?”
Gu Qing giggled and said, “If you’ve been back, then you should have seen that cheap old sister of yours, Wen Zhouqin. If you haven’t, then I can be merciful and tell you.”
“Your mother, that is, Auntie Su, she has more than one child. Her eldest daughter is now back at home… did you know?” At this point, Gu Qing’s tone actually had a hint of pity. “She’s living at the Su family’s house now. Auntie Su, who rarely came home before, has been coming home frequently. Su Guan, aren’t you worried at all?”
Su Guan knew all of this. As for her being worried, she was indeed worried.
“Thank you for the reminder. I know all of this,” Su Guan smiled. “But what does this have to do with you?”
Gu Qing also smiled. “Of course it has to do with me. After all, we dated for so long. Even if the feeling has faded now, our friendship is still there. You can break up with me, you can not remember what happened between us. But your old sister coming back is a real thing.”
At first glance, this sounded like it was for her own good.
Su Guan raised an eyebrow. “Oh, is that so? Then what you mean is, I should move out of your aunt’s house now and go home to fight for the family inheritance, right?”
From the news Su Guan had learned online, the Gu family’s power struggle was not a joke. Gu Yixi’s health was not good, and now she had chosen her, partly because of their special physical compatibility.
In that case, as competitors, Gu Qing’s family would naturally not want to see them continue to be together.
Today, Gu Qing had asked her out, and under the guise of a kind reminder, this was probably her intention.
The atmosphere was silent for a few seconds.
Gu Qing coughed twice, and there was no awkwardness of her plan being exposed. Her tone was even very light. “Yes, you can think so. It’s not wrong to think so.”
Su Guan finally smelled a hint of seriousness in Gu Qing’s usually nonsensical behavior.
Gu Qing smiled, and for some reason, it made people feel a little sad. “I know you don’t like me anymore… well, from your performance just now, I know you won’t like me anymore. But, what I just said, there’s also some truth in it. After all, we have a friendship, and I’m not just acquainted with you.”
Su Guan leaned forward, showing her sincerity in wanting to listen more.
“I also know Auntie Fang. In this matter, she’s at a great disadvantage,” Gu Qing said.
At that time, when she and Su Guan had gone for the pheromone compatibility test, it was Fang Jinyue who had taken them.
“Are you really willing to let Wen Zhouqin just live in your house like that?”
Su Guan’s expression was still not very concerned. “She’s my mother’s daughter, and the house was bought by my mother. Whoever comes in is my mother’s arrangement. It has nothing to do with me,” Su Guan still didn’t relent.
She wanted to know what useful information Gu Qing could tell her next.
“Yes, you’re right. After all, your surname is Su, and you have to listen to Auntie Su. But when they got married, it wasn’t just one of them who contributed…” Gu Qing guided. “If you’re willing, then you’re willing. But is Auntie Fang willing?”
“Su Guan, do you think Auntie Fang is willing to have a woman who has no blood relationship with her at all live in her house?”
The scene of her mother arguing with Su Yaying and Wen Zhouqin for her that day appeared in her mind.
Willing? Of course not. She was not willing to let her child be wronged.
“What are you trying to say?” Su Guan made it clear.
Gu Qing smiled brightly. “I’ve recently come into contact with some things about Wen Zhouqin… and I want to tell you.”
“After all, to you, she’s your mother’s child, so you can turn a blind eye. But, what if it’s not like that?”
Hearing this, Su Guan’s whole body trembled.