novelhk Chapter 262 Family and Country in Dire Straits (32)
Chapter 262 Family and Country in Dire Straits (32)
Xu Qing didn't stop Yan Yu anymore; anyone with eyes could see the relationship between the two.
As early as two years ago, signs of this had already begun to emerge.
He just hasn't been willing to admit it.
But seeing how wholeheartedly Yan Yu cared for Gu Yao, Xu Qing felt that this person might not be someone she couldn't entrust with her life.
None of the relationships he witnessed ended well.
My parents' marriage was a mess. My father was a complete hypocrite who deceived my mother and achieved his current status.
He had seen his mother weep constantly, and in the end, she died in despair.
He had also seen his sister and brother-in-law's relationship as superficial, but his sister was strong and could keep that group of demons and monsters in check.
Even within the Xu family, things were in complete chaos.
His father's mistresses could form a whole football team.
Not bringing those women home was already the most benevolent thing he could do as a nominal father.
Don't let dirty things get into your child's eyes.
Ah.
Hypocritical, disgusting, and utterly filthy.
He had already seen those things before.
Disgusting.
It's disgusting.
All he could do was protect his sister.
A charming and innocent girl deserves to be cherished forever.
As for him, he was already in a terrible state, just like the Xu family.
Xu Qing lowered her eyes, concealing the disappointment in them. "A-Yao, are you alright? I'll go to the bank now."
Gu Yao turned around and saw Xu Qing pick up her coat from the chair and walk out.
"Xu Qing, wait a minute."
"Ok?"
Gu Yao took two steps forward, grabbed his hand, and carefully placed the box in his hand.
"This is from He Yanshen."
He shook his head and yawned, looking extremely tired.
"I've brought the things, I'm going back to rest now."
As he spoke, Gu Yao pulled Yan Yu toward his room.
He knew that Xu Qing needed to calm down by herself.
Since he knew that He Yanshen was not a shady person, he was naturally happy to help.
And in this world, what future can we expect?
He didn't want Xu Qing to regret it.
Xu Qing looked at the box in her hand, pursed her lips, and stared blankly for a long time before finally opening the box with trembling fingers.
The beautiful, brand-new watch shone brilliantly in the sunlight, clearly illuminating Xu Qing's tearful eyes.
[“He Yanshen, I’ve worked so hard for you for nothing, and you don’t even give me a decent gift for my birthday? That’s so stingy!”]
[“What does Aqing want?”]
"Then how about the new model of that brand? I haven't had a chance to buy it yet."
……
Xu Qing never expected that his joke back then would end up in his hands.
This might not mean much to him, but for He Yanshen, it could be a long-saved savings.
Why be so generous to yourself when you're already struggling to make ends meet?
He Yanshen has used most of his money to support impoverished students, so where would he get so much money to buy him a birthday present?
Xu Qing didn't know.
He felt as if the box in his hand weighed a ton.
It was too heavy for him to bear.
With trembling hands, he closed the lid and pressed the square object into his bosom, where He Yanshen's scent seemed to linger.
Between the warm palms and the beating heart lay He Yan's deep affection.
Though unspoken, the affection is evident in every aspect of life.
idiot.
What a fool.
***
Yan Yu helped Gu Yao walk towards his room, but the further they walked, the more furrowed his brows became.
Why is the person who always tries to take advantage of others so quiet today?
As Gu Yao approached the door, he turned his head and saw that Yan Yu's brows were furrowed so tightly that they could have trapped a mosquito.
"What's wrong with our young master Yan? Why is he suddenly so unhappy?"
Yan Yu pursed her lips, turned to look at Gu Yao, and pulled him closer to her side. "Sir, is Xu Qing really your best friend? Why would you live in such a remote place?"
I had to get these words out after holding them in all the way.
It's really unfair to make my husband live in such a place.
He built a new house in northern Shanxi, according to your preferences. I wonder if you would be willing to go back with him.
Thinking of this, Yan Yu lowered his eyes, feeling somewhat lost.
Gu Yao watched and couldn't help but chuckle. He raised his hand, cupped the dejected puppy's face, and tiptoed to place a kiss on the overlapping pink petals.
The petals carry a light sandalwood scent.
A gentle breeze brushed past my ear, and a dragonfly lightly touched the lake, creating ripples.
The puppy looked a little dazed.
Gu Yao smiled and touched her glistening lips. "I am Xi Jing. Xu Qing specially arranged this place for me. Why are you acting like a child, throwing a tantrum?"
The handsome young man's eyes and brows were filled with smiles, like peach blossoms filling a courtyard in spring, bringing vitality to the scene in the warm spring sunshine.
"I didn't."
Yan Yu pursed her lips, turned her head away, and her ears turned completely red.
Gu Yao didn't expose him, but simply raised her hand and pinched his thoroughly red earlobe with her fingertips.
"Why is Ah Yu so easily embarrassed? Can she manage her subordinates?"
Faced with the young man's teasing, Yan Yu couldn't help but take a step back, but Gu Yao, who was in a playful mood, forced him to lean against the door, leaving him with nowhere to retreat and extremely embarrassed.
With her slender, pale fingers, she lifted the chin of the person in front of her. "Oh, whose little beauty is this? Come back with me, and I'll make sure you live a life of luxury."
Upon hearing these teasing words, Yan Yu's mind went blank for a moment, and his eyes were filled with disbelief.
He still has that handsome, untouched face, with an otherworldly air, so why does he look like a bandit leader?
"Little beauty, are you shy? How about I teach you step by step, and I'll show you what true bliss is..."
What followed was completely drowned out by the mingling of breaths and the intertwining of lips and teeth.