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Suddenly rising higher, the view opened up dramatically, and the scenery before me was brighter than ever before.
Especially the distant mountain peaks, like the dawn, were about to drive away all his darkness.
Xu Mufeng, leaning on someone's shoulder, was stung and tears welled up in his eyes. He wiped them away and murmured, "You really love meddling in other people's business."
"Your matter is none of my business."
Gu Xinglan tilted her head slightly and raised the candied hawthorn in her hand.
"Eat first, you won't be able to eat anything while we're in the car."
Soon, the sound of a child smacking their lips came from above.
The sound of the sugar coating being bitten is extremely pleasant.
The two slowly walked to the town's crossroads.
The police said they arranged a car to take them back to Wushui City.
There really was a car parked at the intersection.
It's just a truck.
The truck was inconspicuous on the road, but the people leaning against the door were a different story.
"Hey, long time no see."
The person shouting from the exit half-raised his sunglasses, looking up at him with a hint of mockery and amusement, his posture not quite upright.
Isn't that the long-unseen Le Viet Chin?
Li Yuechang was several shades darker than usual, but his teeth were the whitest part of his face when he smiled.
Upon seeing the two children, one big and one small, and their clothing, she couldn't help but laugh and say, "Who are you rushing to marry this time?"
She hadn't taken off her wedding dress yet.
When Gu Xinglan saw this person, her first thought was...
"President Li... is here too?"
"No, you didn't even say hello to me?"
Li Yuechang's smile froze, and he strode over with displeasure.
Upon closer inspection, the dire state of the wedding dress became clear.
It was covered in torn marks, looking as if it had been brutally abused.
"Tell me, how did you end up in this remote and impoverished place?"
Without the smile, those eyes were sharp like an eagle's, staring straight at him as if demanding an explanation.
The two of them had a great understanding and only focused on what they wanted to focus on most.
"I was trafficked and almost got married." Gu Xinglan said calmly and in a flat tone. After a pause, she gave a reassuring smile and added, "Fortunately, the criminal was caught."
These words did not calm the atmosphere.
The man, who had been abroad for several days and constantly on the edge of danger, carefully tied the two broken straps back together with his overly large hands, his face stern.
The air was unusually scorching.
Until a certain moment...
"Now I feel much better."
Annoyed by the two ribbons constantly being blown around by the wind, Li Yue tied a small bow and grinned, showing his big teeth.
...I thought it was because he was indignant about being trafficked.
Gu Xinglan's lips twitched.
"It's good that you're alright. This trip was much more dangerous for me than for you. You should be glad I'm still alive when you see me." Li Yuechang opened the back door and knocked twice on the car body to signal people to get in.
When the two met again a few days later, their relationship seemed to have grown somewhat distant.
He could sense the faint murderous aura emanating from Li Yuechang, and Gu Xinglan patted the child.
"Xu Mufeng, call him uncle."
Li Yuechang was easy to talk to, so he suggested that the child get to know him first.
"Hello, Uncle!" the child greeted.
The voice was so sweet and cloying, almost sickeningly so, that it sent chills down one's spine.
This really startled Gu Xinglan and the person who was about to drive.
Wait, this child can actually be affectionate?
The latter looked at the back seat with a hint of resentment: "Am I that old? You should call me brother."
"Um, call him brother."
"Hello, brother!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the car sped up for a moment.
Le Viet laughed loudly.
"Alright! It wasn't for nothing that you called me 'brother'! Sit up straight!"
With a "whoosh," the trees outside the car window suddenly changed from green shadows to gray shadows, until finally, almost no afterimages could be seen.
Xu Mufeng rarely rides in cars, let alone one that is going so fast. He suddenly felt dizzy and could only cover his mouth with his hand, his face pale.
By the time Gu Xinglan realized something was wrong, it was too late.
With a "vomiting" sound.
The child, supported by someone, vomited up the filth.
After being digested, the hawthorn berries turned into a puddle of mud.
The sound of gasping for air echoed throughout the car.
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"Assistant Li... this car of yours is a bit hard to wash."
Six o'clock in the evening.
As the sun sets behind the western mountains, the afterglow fills the entire sky.
Song Zhengsi scratched his head, staring at the congealed and seeping vomit in deep thought.
"It's hard to wash, but I won't be using this car for a while," Li Yuechang said, pinching his nose and looking pale.
Gu Xinglan, holding the child, gently patted the child's back with her right hand.
"Damn it, I finally got this car after a lot of trouble."
Resigned to his fate, Li Yuechang went inside and took out all the important things.
"The child didn't do it on purpose, did he?"
Gu Xinglan smiled, her tone apologetic.
"That's your child, not mine."
Li Yuechang stormed in, carrying his things.
As he watched that figure walk away, should he follow or not?
"Gu Xinglan, did I mess this up...?"
The child clutched his collar in distress, his voice weak and feeble.
He did indeed want the child to please the Li family, and the child clearly understood this, being so sensible that it was heartbreaking.
"That's just how this guy is, don't take it to heart."
It's lunchtime right now.
After hesitating for a moment, Gu Xinglan carried the child into the villa.
The entrance was wide open.
He was about to go in when he was stopped by a white glove.
"Mr. Gu, outsiders are not allowed in the villa."
The butler's face was cold, and his tone was even colder.
Then I heard that mouth say without any hesitation, "What are you doing here now? You've been absent from work for two days without a valid reason. You don't need to come here anymore."
"Changgu Villa, you are not welcome."
After saying that, the butler snorted coldly and slowly closed the door.
"There's a reason for this, please let me explain!"
He quickly squeezed into the door frame.
If they're going to kick him out, why bother having Li Yuechang come and pick him up? Is it to make things difficult for Li Yuechang or for him?
"I... I've been kidnapped. I have something important to report to Li..."
Before he could finish speaking, he was startled by the butler's snort.
"nonsense!"
"How dare a lowly employee like you casually mention the master's name?!"
Depend on!
Gu Xinglan's face turned red.
The butler just doesn't like him!
He was just about to take a detour.
If the front gate doesn't work, he can always climb over the wall.
As a result, the person who inexplicably stood behind him almost made him turn around and fall.
Li Huiwen reacted quickly and grabbed Gu Xinglan's waist, while Gu Xinglan held the child tightly.
The group staggered and swayed before finally managing to regain their balance.
And right behind Li Huiwen was...
His eyes lit up immediately.
The man approaching from afar had shed his pampered air of nobility; after so many days apart, he now carried an unusual air of worldliness.
Li Taihe... also became several shades darker.
Next to him was the tiny Li Hetai.
Bathed in the glow of the sunset, the father and son walked towards each other, a scene that evoked a sense of warmth.
The scene was truly a rare sight.
Gu Xinglan suddenly realized.
The show has already started filming, it's just that it hasn't been his turn yet.
Now, it's highly likely that Li Taihe's return is to take Li and Tai to participate in the essential pre-show interviews.
"haven't seen you for a long time."
Li Taihe stood straight at the bottom of the steps, wearing shiny dark brown leather shoes.
The rosy glow of the sunset was etched like a knife on the bridge of his nose, creating a blurred line, while his slightly upturned face still wore that knowing, confident smile.