novelraw Chapter 388 - 358: Cunning!
Chapter 388 - 358: Cunning!
The matter concerning Gu Yanjing’s parents was handled very discreetly back then, with the news almost completely blocked.But Qiao Yu was able to know a bit about it.
And he even used it to knock some sense into him.
Gu Yanjing knew what he was worried about, after saying so much, he was still afraid he might end up like Gu Zhengyu.
After all, Gu Zhengyu’s blood flowed in his veins.
"Uncle Qiao, you’ve had two relationships, you should know the feeling of wanting to be with someone for a lifetime," Gu Yanjing said.
"Both of my relationships were aimed at being together for a lifetime," Qiao Yu replied.
"But there are differences, right," Gu Yanjing said, "You must deeply understand the differences between the two, Uncle Qiao."
Qiao Yu looked at the young man in front of him, without speaking.
They say a son-in-law fears his father-in-law.
He didn’t feel that at all; Gu Yanjing was too composed. Fresh chapters posted on novel_fіre.net
This kind of person is too deep, hard to see through.
Gu Yanjing looked at him, didn’t say anything extra, just said, "I will be with her for a lifetime, only with her."
The voice was calm, yet the tone was very positive, firm.
A very simple sentence, one that can only be proven by time in the future.
But Qiao Yu had to admit, he believed this sentence from his heart, and also acknowledged him from the heart.
"I hope you’ll keep your word," Qiao Yu said.
"I will," Gu Yanjing replied.
Qiao Yu laughed, looked towards the distant courtyard wall, and said, "Let’s go back. Being outside for too long, Yu Xian might worry."
"Okay." After Gu Yanjing responded, he gave his sweaty hand a squeeze, feeling slightly relieved in his heart.
Facing Qiao Yu, he wasn’t nervous, but he feared not gaining his approval, they wouldn’t receive his blessing, Qiao Yuxian would be hurt...
Qiao Yuxian and Gu Yanjing left after having dinner at the Qiao Family.
After seeing them off, Qiao Yu stood in the courtyard for a while,
realizing belatedly that something felt off.
The conversation with Gu Yanjing seemed as though he was leading it, but in truth... he was led by Gu Yanjing.
From the moment Gu Yanjing opened his mouth with an "Okay," he was completely at a disadvantage.
This young man placed himself in the position of being forced into marriage, making it difficult for him to say more about their sudden marriage.
Then went on to say a bunch of things about how it was before he met his daughter and how it was after meeting her.
Pretending to be an innocent young man there, lowered his defenses.
Later, he brought up his two marriages, making him think about his feelings with Chen Hui, allowing him to personally experience Gu Yanjing’s determination to be with his daughter for a lifetime, naturally aligning him with his stance.
Finally, he made his determination and pledged his promise.
Cunning! Too cunning!
Qiao Yu didn’t doubt Gu Yanjing’s feelings towards Qiao Yuxian.
He regretted discussing matters with a guy in his twenties, yet he lost the conversation, completely led by him.
Qiao Yu looked at the ground, covered with fallen petals.
After a while, he sighed. These petals that the tree cannot hold are much like his feelings of marrying off his daughter.
Inside the living room, Qiao Lech watched Qiao Yu’s desolate silhouette through the floor-to-ceiling window, after a while, asked Chen Hui: "Mom, what’s wrong with Dad?"
Chen Hui was changing the cushion covers on the sofa, glanced outside, and said: "Nothing, he’s composing poetry."
"Huh?" Qiao Lech looked puzzled.
Chen Hui put down the pillows and looked outside, saying: "Fallen flowers express the poet’s not-so-good mood."
Qiao Lech blinked, still looking puzzled.
"Shouldn’t it express the poet’s homesickness?" Qiao Zhiang said.
Chen Hui looked towards Qiao Zhiang standing at the staircase corner: "People who are being punished have no right to speak."
Qiao Zhiang, having turned in blank papers for two subjects in a small test, stood straight with a puffed-up bun face, saying nothing.
Qiao Lech’s phone also beeped, she took it out to check, it was Lin Huai Shu; he sent her photos of landscapes from M Continent.
One photo was of the place where she got lost as a child, and Lin Huai Shu waited with her for Chen Hui.
Qiao Lech opened those photos one by one to view the original, soon forgetting about Qiao Yu composing poetry.
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Online, the issue about Imperial Power Club’s owner Yan Zhiyao selling drugs was already spreading.
Interest was growing, and more people were discussing it.
There was a rising skepticism about Imperial Power Club still operating.
Gu Yanjing and Qiao Yuxian, after pushing this matter behind the scenes, temporarily ignored it.
The two left the Qiao Family.
Su Qi drove straight to Jingyu Garden.
Jingyu Garden now livable, though other areas require construction, but it doesn’t affect moving in, noises due to distance are inaudible now.
So during their time in M Continent, Gu Yanjing had people move all the things from Fenglin Villa over.
Aunt Mei came along too.
The housekeeper originally at Jingyu Garden is called Aunt Qin by everyone, the steward’s last name is Lu.
As for others... Gu Yanjing didn’t introduce to Qiao Yuxian.
Because there were too many people, he couldn’t even remember many of their names.
Qiao Yuxian entered the villa and greeted housekeeper Aunt Mei and Aunt Qin, and Zhaocai started barking as it heard her voice.
Qiao Yuxian glanced in the direction of the barking, then walked straight over.
Zhaocai was confined, possibly because it came to a new place and saw so many strangers, it was somewhat hostile. Upon seeing Qiao Yuxian, it pressed its paws against the gate’s bars, looking at her pitifully and whining.
Jingyu Garden required daily cleaning, the area was vast, and there were many coming and going.
Fearing Zhaocai might harm someone, it had to be confined.
This matter Gu Yanjing and Qiao Yuxian discussed.
Normally it would be confined, taken out to play regularly.
Qiao Yuxian agreed to this.
Initially felt a bit sorry that Zhaocai now had to live caged.
But seeing the over two hundred square meter "den" dedicated for Zhaocai, her feelings of pity couldn’t rise.
Such a massive space for it to frolic all day, taking it out seems a bit redundant.
Seeing her unmoving, Zhaocai barked two more times.
Qiao Yuxian returned to her senses, studied the iron gate, opened it and went in, Zhaocai immediately pounced on her.
Qiao Yuxian petted its head, "Alright, alright, this is a new home, no need to be scared."
Zhaocai wagged its tail, burying its head into her and whined.
Gu Yanjing came over, watching it act spoiled, with a face full of indifference.
Zhaocai, hearing his approaching footsteps, lifted its head to look at him, began barking fiercely but quietly.
Qiao Yuxian held its head, called out, "Zhaocai."
Zhaocai barked even more fiercely.
Gu Yanjing watched it act tough around her presence.
"Zhaocai," Qiao Yuxian saw it kept barking, so she clasped its mouth with her hand, forcibly shutting it up.
Zhaocai silenced, only to start whining again.
On the cat tree, Dou Jin licked its paws, glanced disdainfully down at Zhaocai, with a look full of disdain.
After soothing Zhaocai, Qiao Yuxian went upstairs with Gu Yanjing.
During the car ride, Qiao Yuxian’s thesis advisor sent modification suggestions.
Qiao Yuxian entered the elevator, pressed for the third floor, heading to the study to amend her thesis.
And then from after eight o’clock till around ten, she painted a beautiful manicure on herself, polished her computer to a bright shine, took N selfies, selected three to post a moment, and her thesis... only revised two sentences.