On the day Gu Yan left Beihuai, the sky seemed to be shrouded in a thick haze, a gloomy and depressing atmosphere. The entire city was immersed in a silent and dreary atmosphere.

Inside the airport, Ge Yu was the only one standing there alone, coming to see Gu Yan off.

Gong Jin, who was supposed to be there, suddenly fell ill and was unable to come. As for Ouyang Li, as Gong Jin's mother, she naturally chose to stay home to take care of her sick son, so she was unable to come to see Gu Yan off.

When Gu Yan learned that Gong Jin was ill, she just frowned slightly but didn't say much.

After all, she knew that Gong Jin was a strong man and would definitely be able to survive this change. Moreover, in this long journey of life, no one would be unable to continue living just because they left someone.

"Xiaoxiao, take care on your journey! No matter what happens, remember to contact me and Gong Jin at any time. Even if nothing happens, don't forget us, okay?" Ge Yu looked at Gu Yan, her eyes filled with concern and reluctance. She knew very well that with Xiaoxiao's departure, she didn't know when or where they would meet again.

However, what was unexpected was that Gu Yan, who was always cold and distant, actually opened his arms and hugged Ge Yu tightly. Ge Yu was stunned at first, but then he felt the warmth from Gu Yan's body and couldn't help but feel touched.

"Ge Yu, I've known for a long time that Gong Jin has always been in your heart. Perhaps if you had been brave enough to express your feelings, the ending might have been very different."

Gu Yan whispered softly in Ge Yu's ear. As soon as the words fell, before Ge Yu could react, Gu Yan quickly loosened his hands, turned around, and left without looking back.

Only Ge Yu was left standing there blankly, watching Gu Yan's back gradually walk away, with a myriad of thoughts in his mind...

Hours passed slowly, like a long, agonizing agony. Finally, the plane landed smoothly. The moment the cabin door opened, a gust of autumn wind, carrying the distinct coolness of the night, blew in. The clock had already struck eleven o'clock.

Today, Qingcheng is gradually entering autumn. The air in the middle of the night is filled with a slight cool breeze, as if gently telling the story of the changing seasons.

As she walked out of the airport lobby, Gu Yan immediately spotted the figure who had been waiting outside the airport. The moment he spotted her, he rushed towards her like a flash of lightning, anxious and furious.

As the two sides got closer, Gu Yan finally saw clearly that the person coming was Jiang Qitian. At this moment, Jiang Qitian seemed to completely disregard the gazes of the people around him and his own image. Like a wild beast out of control, he rushed straight to Gu Yan and opened his arms without hesitation, hugging Gu Yan tightly.

"It's really you! You're really still alive! That's great, that's really great..." Jiang Qitian was so excited that he was incoherent. He hugged Gu Yan so tightly that it made her breathless. However, facing such a warm embrace, Gu Yan did not struggle or resist. Instead, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, revealing a rare gentle smile.

At this moment, the airport is filled with people who have reunited after a long time, hugging each other and crying with joy.

Gu Yan stared quietly at the man in front of her who was hugging her tightly, feeling a surge of emotion in her heart. Time flies, and the young boy who was only thirteen or fourteen years old has now grown into a mature and steady man.

"Xiaotian, long time no see!" How long has it been? When she counted carefully, it seemed like it was almost ten years. She didn't expect that she had been trapped for so long.

Looking at the extremely familiar face before him, Gu Yan felt a surge of warmth in his heart, his joy beyond words. The moment Jiang Qitian heard the call, his body jolted violently, as if struck by lightning, and he reacted quickly.

He first subconsciously loosened his arms that were tightly hugging Gu Yan, and then asked with a little hesitation and disbelief: "Is... it you?" His tone was full of astonishment and confusion.

"Why, are you so surprised to see me? Don't you want to welcome me back?"

Gu Yan raised the corner of his mouth slightly and asked back with a smile.

At this moment, Jiang Qitian finally confirmed that the person in front of him was Gu Yan, with whom he had lived for half a year. But Gu Yan, as Gu Yan's second personality, hadn't ceased to exist long ago? Why would she come back now?

Sure enough, the next moment, his hands, which were originally tightly hugging the other person, slowly withdrew.

Gu Yan keenly noticed Jiang Qitian's subtle mood changes. She teased him, "Why, you're so disappointed just because you didn't see your sweetheart? You're such an ungrateful little guy. We knew each other first."

Jiang Qitian was instantly flustered by Gu Yan's blunt revelation of his long-held secret. His once-fair face flushed crimson like a ripe apple, and he stuttered in retort, "You...you mustn't be so ridiculous! I...I didn't..." However, his flickering eyes and hesitant words betrayed him already.

Looking at Jiang Qitian, who was at a loss and looked like a child who had made a mistake, Gu Yan couldn't help but feel a complicated emotion in his heart.

She sighed helplessly, then shook her head slightly, a faint smile appeared on her face, and she said softly: "Okay, little brat, don't worry, the sister Gu Yan you have been thinking about probably will never come back. So, don't be afraid." After saying this, Gu Yan seemed to suddenly remember something, slowly raised her head, and began to look around.

At this moment, her eyes fell on He Li who had been standing quietly not far away.

Although the two sat together since they got on the plane, they did not communicate at all, as if they had not spoken to each other since the wedding that day.

It was only at this moment that Jiang Qitian, waking from a dream, finally noticed He Li's presence. When their eyes met, a flicker of surprise flashed across Jiang Qitian's eyes, but this surprise only lasted a moment, and he soon returned to his usual calm demeanor.

Afterward, none of the three of them said another word. They simply quickened their pace and hurried toward the airport exit. Before long, they were safely on a bus bound for the city center. With the roar of the engine, the car quickly disappeared into the vast traffic.

Along the way, there was a subtle atmosphere in the car. No one spoke, and there was only the slight sound of the car moving.

A black luxury car slowly stopped in front of a quiet courtyard. The wheels made a slight sound when rubbing against the ground, as if breaking the silence of this peaceful place.

This is He Li’s property in Qingcheng. It is surrounded by green trees and lush flowers and plants, just like a paradise.

The car door was gently pushed open, and Gu Yan was the first to step out with his long legs and got out of the car gracefully.

He Li followed shortly after and got out of the car. The two stood side by side, the breeze gently ruffling their hair, bringing a hint of coolness.

Gu Yan turned around and looked back, his eyes falling on Jiang Qitian who had not yet left the car, and whispered, "Remember to go to the cemetery early tomorrow morning."

Her voice was soft but firm, revealing the importance she attached to the matter.

Jiang Qitian sat in the driver's seat and nodded slightly to show his agreement: "Don't worry, as a junior, I will definitely attend my aunt's funeral." After that, he started the car and slowly drove away from the gate of the villa.

It was not until Jiang Qitian's car disappeared at the end of the road that Gu Yan withdrew his gaze, turned around and followed He Li into the villa.

However, despite the early hours of the morning, Gu Yan was strangely not feeling sleepy at all. Ever since she got off the plane, she had felt more alert and energetic, as if she had just woken up in the morning.

Gu Yan came to the second-floor balcony alone and stood there quietly. She gently hugged her arms and looked into the distance, her eyes empty and confused, as if her thoughts had already drifted to the distant horizon.

No one knows what she is thinking about, perhaps the deep longing for her deceased relatives, or the confusion about her future life.

At this moment, He Li, who had just finished washing up, inadvertently walked near the balcony.

When he saw Gu Yan standing there alone, he couldn't help but feel an inexplicable pity. Looking from behind, Gu Yan's slender figure seemed so frail in the moonlight, as if she would be blown away by the wind at any moment.

At this moment, He Li suddenly had an illusion. Gu Yan in front of him seemed to have returned to his side, but also seemed to be getting farther and farther away from him, out of reach.

"Why aren't you sleeping yet?"

A low and slightly concerned voice sounded, breaking the tranquility of the night.

At the same time, another voice came out: "Is there any smoke?"

The two voices spoke almost at the same time, which made people feel a little surprised.

The ones who spoke were He Li and Gu Yan.

He Li was slightly startled, a hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes, and he asked softly, "Are you feeling unwell somewhere? Let me call a doctor for you."

His tone was full of worry, as if he was afraid that Gu Yan would be hurt.

However, Gu Yan did not respond to He Li's concern, but just stared at him quietly, his eyes deep and complex.

After a long while, Gu Yan suddenly laughed without any warning, and the laughter seemed particularly abrupt in the silent night.

"He Li, look carefully, I'm not Gu Yan, I'm not that weak!"

There was a hint of self-mockery and stubbornness in Gu Yan's words. She stared straight at He Li, as if she wanted to see his true thoughts deep in his heart through his eyes.

Hedgehog, yes, a hedgehog.

Gu Yan is now covered with thorns. After waking up, she wrapped herself tightly and would never allow anyone to step into her territory.

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