Chapter 8

Among them, two are foreigners whose Chinese is not fluent. Unfortunately, Song Shijia is not proficient in English and her spoken language is also not very good, so throughout the event, they had to rely on Gu Changfeng to hold the fort.

Yet, despite his extraordinary abilities, six years have passed, and he still cannot control this "unintentional" occurrence

A name nearly forgotten, just like my own fierce and clawing nature has been forgotten

He pushed the door open and entered, his steps both wide and steady. Approaching the table, he performed a gesture of respect typical of a subordinate, then presented the information he held onto the desk. Afterward, he prepared to leave after bowing. Suddenly, the person seated at the desk called out to him, their expression obscured by the desk lamp.

Miss Song, I thought you should have understood by now. For matters that can be forgiven, forgiveness can be obtained without any effort. For matters that cannot be forgiven, no amount of time will lead to forgiveness; there is no room for luck.

Thinking of this, someone felt a sense of unease in their heart and snatched the wine glass he was holding, saying, "I will do it myself." Ignoring the dark expression on the face of the person beside them

Not far from the main gate of the residential community, there is a Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken restaurant. It is not mealtime, so there are not many people. The dishes were served quickly. Miss Song, who was once bestowed the title of "Potato Princess" by Ji Xiang and others, pointed her chopsticks directly at the potatoes, leaving the chicken untouched, reserving it all for Gu Changfeng

The hotel is located near the Bird's Nest, and by opening the floor-to-ceiling windows, one can see the glimmering venue. Song Shijia couldn't help but feel a bit excited, speculating that he must never have forgotten the century-old promise that belonged to the two of them.

What is home? In Gu Yuan's eyes, it is probably an ornament that embellishes his perfect life. To govern a country, one must first pacify the internal affairs; he holds a high position, and it is only natural for his family to be harmonious, or at least to appear so.

Song Shijia felt hungry, turned over, crawled up, and pushed open the door to another room

Your invincibility on the battlefield is all due to the sacrifices made by that woman behind you. Do you dare to talk about being qualified?

The gaze above finally softened its invasion, and the door clicked gently just as it had when he arrived

Now, in this deep summer night, Song Shijia mustered her courage to move a little closer, almost resting against the man's shoulder before stopping, "When I went out, I saw a twenty-four-hour fruit shop outside the hotel..."

She recognized at a glance that he was Gu Yuan's personal guard. Song Shijia, startled by the sudden movement of the bright blue sky, almost dropped the phone she was holding.

The meeting time between Gu Yuan and Gu Changfeng was limited to a single meal, as they had to fly abroad at 2:00. Therefore, the dining location had to be within the building area

Previously, Gu Changfeng mentioned the individuals who would accompany Song Shijia, and it turns out they are several figures involved in the venue design. Being in the design industry, it is beneficial for her to know more seniors.

Song Shijia deliberately got drunk; after a night of drinking, she collapsed in the night breeze, leaving Gu Changfeng to suffer as he carried her upstairs

Gu Changfeng repeatedly provoked him with words, and Gu Yuan simply put down his knife and fork. Despite his age, he still looked sharp-eyed and bushy-browed. "If there is anything you are dissatisfied with, feel free to discuss it with me. Although I may not be as attentive as your mother, I do not consider myself an unqualified father"

At three o'clock in the height of summer, the sunlight outside is more intense than at any other time

Gu Changfeng chuckled lightly, methodically slicing the food on the plate: "If you truly feel this way, the words 'not qualified' would not appear in your mind"

Not only did he fail, but he also mindlessly reached out his hand to caress the man's brow and hair, as if touching an old memory

Song Shijia, you have not made any progress in your growth or personality. What exactly have you been doing for the past six years

At the same moment, a certain building with tight security.

Gu Changfeng displayed an expression of "I am not very interested in knowing," dejectedly tidied himself up, and was then pulled out of the apartment

Previously, the bed in Gu Changfeng's off-campus apartment was somewhat hard. After lying on it a few times, Song Shijia subsequently ordered a latex mattress. Gu Changfeng initially remarked that a bed that is too soft could lead to hunchback, but Song Shijia muttered that lying down for too long caused her back pain

Helplessly, despite the indifference, the sweetness in the tone leaked out, coupled with a heroic expression of sacrifice, Song Shijia couldn't help but laugh, the effects of the alcohol hitting her again, "I suddenly want to eat a peach"

The words of parting back then could only be uttered from a distance of thousands of miles, but now, face to face, in what manner should she walk away? Will she break down and cry? She has no certainty at all.

Perhaps ... ... you misread it

Tonight, just tonight. After the opening concludes, I will definitely leave overnight

Or rather, when she stubbornly approached him to play a duet, he had already broken his own principles

The next day, Gu Changfeng scheduled a lunch appointment and asked Song Shijia to grab something to eat downstairs at her convenience while waiting for his return

Gu Changfeng and Song Shijia disembarked from the plane just as a torrential rain had passed, leaving a rainbow arched across the sky

With only two days left until the opening ceremony, the area around the Bird's Nest is already crowded. By the time Gu Changfeng caught up, Song Shijia was still peering through the vast sea of people, seemingly searching for something, when he grabbed her and asked, "What is going on?"

I admit that I have indeed neglected to provide adequate companionship for you and your mother, but what else is lacking? Being born into such a family, you should possess this awareness. I cannot treat you as the center of the universe and take you to amusement parks like an ordinary father, unless this world were an amusement park, free of smoke and battle.

The person across from me is trying to maintain a neutral demeanor, "I remember you loved this when you were a child"

Song Shijia was both surprised and anxious, "I just saw Lian Mo!"

I originally intended to rest with my eyes closed, but unexpectedly, I fell into a deep sleep.

That being said, in the end, I still bore the humiliation and carried a bag of seasonal peaches to the kitchen, where I turned on the water, letting it flow with a loud splash, causing the pots and pans to clatter noisily.

What exactly do you want? Be straightforward.

Gazing at the moonlight outside the window, the scattered cosmetics were haphazardly placed on the dressing table, the box wide open, and the clothes that had been rummaged through were not promptly put away. Those who have spent time in the military often have a touch of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Gu Changfeng sighed softly and got up to tidy up.

Before coming to Beijing, Song Shijia still held a glimmer of hope, thinking it would only be a few days, at least allowing her and Gu Changfeng to have a complete ending. However, Jin Qi's appearance was like a sharp sword; he did not utter a word, yet he silently stood in the center, causing her to collapse like a mountain in defeat

The girl at the door was a whole head shorter than the other person. Under the intense scrutiny, she tightly gripped her phone, the force so great that one could almost hear her knuckles cracking, making even her enunciation unusually difficult.

Familiar with resting on the edge of the bed midway, I was suddenly overwhelmed by an arm and could not get up

In the late afternoon, with the heat of the day, he wore a simple shirt, slightly rolled up his sleeves, looking as pristine as snow. Song Shijia donned a loose T-shirt paired with a short skirt, her long black hair tucked behind her ear. The two walked side by side, resembling a striking couple from university.

Seeing signs of Song Shijia's shamelessness returning, Gu Changfeng couldn't help but wonder if he had inadvertently been too accommodating towards her

In the fiery month of August, Beijing experiences moments of bright sunshine and moments of torrential rain.

What should I do if I can't leave him in two days? Song Shijia thought.

She lowered her gaze in disappointment and gave up

In fact, it is not Gu Changfeng's fault; he is allergic to furry things, and peaches are considered an unbearable burden in his life. However, he was unable to verbally express his feelings for Song Shijia at the time, yet he consistently broke his principles through his actions for her

Hearing the doorbell, Song Shijia thought that her takeout had arrived. Unprepared, she opened the door, only to see Jin Qi.

Strangely, just by looking like this, there is a peculiar sweetness in my heart

Lian Mo

Mr. Gu: "Those who do not know would think that you are deeply in love with me"

During the meal, Gu Changfeng took the initiative to speak once. When Gu Yuan placed the beef bone in front of him, he slightly lowered his eyes and said: "No need, please help yourself, Gu."

Everyone is thinking of you

Song Shijia almost blurted out, but fortunately managed to turn the conversation in time: "What have I done? Let me think, attending university, graduation defense, job hunting..."

Perhaps it is due to the gentle night breeze and the moon, in the long and harmonious silence, the man adjusted his breathing, as if reaching some kind of reconciliation with himself, and simply closed his eyes, lying together with her in his clothes

The two arrived in the afternoon, and the in-flight meal was unappetizing. Song Shijia sluggishly rushed over and found Gu Changfeng just finishing his shower and changing clothes

Gu Changfeng also set down his utensils at this moment, staring at the man before him who, despite being over fifty, still exuded vigor and vitality, his thin lips slightly parted

I have arranged lunch with Changfeng for tomorrow, you can take the opportunity to visit the hotel.

Once you arrive, I find it impossible to escape / Some hatred is so deep that I would not regret even if it were to turn to ashes / Some love cannot escape the vast net of heaven.

His eyes were like ink, and upon closer inspection, fragmented light and shadows flickered within them

In the middle of the night, Song Shijia woke up in a daze. On one side of her face, she caught a glimpse of a familiar silhouette, unsure of what year or night it was.

Yes

More than 2,500 days ago, she let her hair down, nestled in someone's arms, playfully flicking the tips of her hair against his chin, calling out: "Classmate Gu..." with the same expression, which caused the young man to frown and say: "I refuse"

Until the two became intimate, she finally stopped frowning and was incredibly cooperative, and only then did he reluctantly agree that a soft bed does have certain advantages

The relationship between the father and son is rather distant; apart from assessments of grades and abilities, they have almost no common topics to discuss. Fortunately, Gu Mu, Lu Yuehua, is gentle and uncontentious, and the bond between her and Gu Changfeng is a genuine mother-son relationship that has developed over time. In his third year of university, when the special forces were recruiting, Gu Changfeng was not interested, and it was Lu Yuehua who stepped in to persuade him.

He did not even raise his head: "You know, it was when I was a child."

Although time ruthlessly sweeps away the appearance of youth, it also polishes many traces to a shine

In the brief moment of waiting for the bill, she unconsciously glanced around. After a moment, her pupils constricted, and she silently stood up and dashed towards the door.

Song Shijia does not feel ashamed, with a vague expression as she speaks of food, "What can relieve worries? Only potatoes." Her eyes and brows are filled with a bright clarity

Watching his son, whom he had raised and taught to possess absolute authority, Gu Yuan felt a surge of anger that then dissipated

Gu Changfeng took on most of the questions and answers from Song Shijia. One foreigner with a strong London accent jokingly referred to him as a flower protector. He maintained his composure and did not respond, merely raising his glass from a distance, leaving Song Shijia looking like an outsider, gazing at him in a daze.

Gu Changfeng never refused Gu Yuan's invitations, nor did he necessarily engage in many intimate conversations. When he was very young, his father was already busy with various matters, but none of those matters included family affairs.

With a snap, a blinding light struck the girl's eyelids, and she raised her hand in dissatisfaction to shield her eyes, mumbling. Almost instinctively, that hand pressed the "off" button, and the light went out

He methodically brought Song Shijia into the room, took several large steps in the dark, and after placing her on the bed, turned on the bedside switch

Song Shijia smiled, yet she remained relentless, as if only by doing so could he confirm something. "In a city like Beijing, how can we not consider ourselves fellow townsfolk? I do not expect you to be tearful upon seeing a fellow townsman like me; is it really such a difficult task to buy some fruit out of courtesy?"

Now it is her turn to continuously give herself psychological suggestions, trying to restrain the incessant pounding of her pulse, but she has failed

He only thought that it was a fulfillment for his mother, becoming a final farewell

Not long after, he could no longer contain himself, suddenly opening his eyes, startling Song Shijia, his tone deliberately coated with a layer of ice

Jin Qi politely knocked three times on the door, until a concise sound came from inside: "Hmm."

Seeing that he had no intention of waking up, Song Shijia's interest was completely piqued. Mischievously, she played with Gu Changfeng's hair on his forehead, changing its style back and forth. Sometimes it was parted to the side, sometimes it was parted in the middle, just like before, without any sense of estrangement.

Song Shijia was completely unaware of Gu Changfeng's mental state, thinking that he had just gotten off the plane and had no appetite. After hastily eating a few bites, he called the waiter to settle the bill

Despite being intelligent, Gu Changfeng is still young and straightforward, lacking deep thoughts about the future

The air conditioning in the restaurant is quite strong, and an old song that does not match the ambiance is playing softly. Zhou Xun's unique neutral huskiness narrates the story in a gentle and melodic manner

Song Shijia unceremoniously chose the room with the better view, and as soon as she sat down, she fell back, instantly infusing the bedding with a fragrance uniquely associated with femininity

Song Shijia was taken aback, yet she had no intention of leaving. On the other hand, the person changing clothes panicked for a moment, instinctively turning to the side and quickly buttoning up their shirt. When they turned back, their face bore a hint of embarrassment and the anger of a child.

Hello

While changing his shoes, he heard Song Shijia in the guest room talking on the phone, presumably calling Ruan Xuebi to confirm her safety, and then immediately asking her what gift she wanted. Ruan Xuebi must have said something on the other end, as Song Shijia laughed and playfully scolded her, clearly still the close friends they were in university, which eased Gu Changfeng's mind slightly

A fixed suite with two bedrooms and two beds

Hotel

However, Song Shijia knows better than anyone that that name represents pure friendship and also redemption

Still radiating vitality, with a lively and clever expression, he finds the central position in Gu Changfeng's layered and intricate memories, conquering and claiming territory. Ultimately, he can only avert his gaze to achieve a state of non-attachment and non-thought.

Gu Changfeng immediately closed his eyes and pretended to doze off, completely unlike the previous moment of exhilaration