Quick transmigration, she doesn't love anyone!

He was afraid that if he continued talking, he might get so angry that he would do something terrible.

Hearing the rustling sounds of the two people leaving behind him, Wen Shitang stood quietly for a long time before returning to his desk to begin handling his affairs.

Because of this incident, he will have to stay home for a few more days to calm her down and prevent her from causing any more trouble.

But once I calmed down, my mind was filled with images of Zhou Xiaxia crying—today's, last night's...

Wen Shitang rubbed his temples to calm his thoughts and forced himself to get down to business.

Little did they know that Zhou Xiaxia was not the kind of person who would stay quiet and not cause trouble just because she was afraid of him.

Inside the walk-in closet, Zhou Xiaxia casually tossed clothes next to her suitcase, while Gu Xiyan tried to dissuade her:

"Xiaxia, this isn't a good idea, Uncle Wen will get angry again."

He honestly helped her pack her luggage.

Zhou Xiaxia pouted unhappily, "Uncle Wen, Uncle Wen, all you ever talk about is Uncle Wen. He's only a few years older than us. If you're so afraid of him, then you shouldn't be my friend."

Gu Xiyan seemed to realize he had said the wrong thing. "No, I was just afraid he would yell at you again. You know, Uncle Wen has never had a good temper."

Zhou Xiaxia didn't care at all, "He wouldn't dare! Then I'll never talk to him again!"

This time, Gu Xiyan unusually did not side with her, and said seriously with dark eyes:

"Xiaxia, I think you really made a mistake last night. It was very dangerous. If something really happened to you, have you thought about what Uncle Wen would do, and what I would do?"

He spoke very lightly about the second half of his sentence, but he was genuinely terrified afterward.

She was so afraid that she had to say it even though she knew it would make her as disliked as Wen Shitang.

Sure enough, Zhou Xiaxia said impatiently, "I know, why are you so long-winded? If you say another word, I won't go to your place."

"Fine, I won't say it, and I won't imitate him." Gu Xiyan smiled helplessly, his good temper shining through.

But in a corner she couldn't see, his eyes were deep and unfathomable. He knew she wouldn't listen, and he didn't want to do it unless absolutely necessary.

Seeing Zhou Xiaxia still picking out clothes, Gu Xiyan said seemingly casually:

"Xiaxia, how much do you remember about what happened last night?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xiaxia paused, turned around, tilted her head to think for a moment, and then sat cross-legged in front of Gu Xiyan.

After a moment of contemplation, he tentatively asked:

"To be honest, I don't remember much, but I have some fragmented impressions. It seems like Wen Shitang brought someone into the village for me, but I can't remember clearly. It felt like it was your face one moment and his face the next, but it shouldn't be him."

Seeing Gu Xiyan's puzzled expression, she suddenly had a flash of inspiration, "Is it you?"

Gu Xiyan remained silent for a moment, suppressing the bitterness in his heart, and stammered without speaking.

Seeing this, Zhou Xiaxia understood immediately and explained:

"No matter what I did, that wasn't the real me, you know?"

Seeing Gu Xiyan's lowered eyes and lack of response, she was somewhat shocked.

"Really? We grew up together. You don't doubt my character, do you? Besides, even if I do something, you can fight back!"

Gu Xiyan looked at her and weakly reminded her, "I've been tied up."

These words startled Zhou Xiaxia so much that she jumped up immediately.

"What do you mean by this? There's a cause for every grievance, and a debtor for every crime. It was Wen Shitang who kidnapped him, what does it have to do with me!"

Seeing her avoidance, Gu Xiyan concealed the darkness in his eyes, looked up, and earnestly lectured her:

"See? This is how drinking leads to trouble. If you get extorted like this again, you won't be able to defend yourself. Are you still going to drink?"

Zhou Xiaxia shook her head in lingering fear, "I won't drink anymore, it's too scary."

She quickly realized that Gu Xiyan was deliberately trying to scare her. Although what he said was true, was he completely right even if we disregard the facts?

She glared angrily at Gu Xiyan.

"Fine, I won't drink then. What did you mean just now? We've been through thick and thin together for so many years. If I'm in trouble, why don't you help me out? You only agree if someone ties you up? I really misjudged you!"

Zhou Xiaxia was getting angrier and angrier. She valued him so much and always thought of taking him with her.

Gu Xiyan looked on helplessly. The key question was whether she should be tied up or not. Did she even know what she was saying?

After struggling for a moment, Gu Xiyan tried to give her some pointers.

"Xiaxia, it's okay to be willing, but I'm a boy and you're a girl. Do you understand what I mean?"

Zhou Xiaxia looked at him with disdain, "Oh right, if you were a girl, Wen Shitang wouldn't have tied you up."

He may be willing, but just listen to his reluctant words; he's clearly unwilling.

The conversation was completely out of sync, so Gu Xiyan sighed and changed the subject.

"This is enough. We can buy anything else we need. If we are discovered later, we won't be able to leave."

After saying that, he got up, pulled Zhou Xiaxia up, and the two of them quietly left the Wen family home.

Wen Shitang worked quietly all day without being disturbed in the slightest.

This did not reassure him; on the contrary, it showed that people were up to something again.

Throughout the day, he looked up at the study door countless times, but he couldn't find Zhou Xiaxia anywhere.

But he had already asked, and the servants said she went out with Gu Xiyan. What could she be doing out there for a whole day?

Wen Shitang was restless. As night fell and the person still hadn't returned, he dialed the number with a dark face. No one answered. Good.

When someone else called Gu Xiyan, there was still no answer.

"Butler, call Miss."

The butler standing to the side looked at his dark face, hesitant to speak.

Wen Shitang frowned as he looked at him, and finally the butler couldn't withstand the pressure.

"Mr. Wen, when Miss left, she took her suitcase with her..."

Wen Shitang was furious, but he quickly guessed that Zhou Xiaxia was probably preventing them from saying it again.

He grabbed his coat and got up. He dared to run away from home and not return overnight. Today, he was determined to show her why the flowers bloomed so red.

......

Meanwhile, at Gu Xiyan's house, he was quietly reading a book, while Zhou Xiaxia was curled up on the sofa playing games. It was a contradictory way of getting along, but they had been doing it this way for so many years.

The noisy sounds weren't bothersome; in fact, they were quite reassuring. But Gu Xiyan knew that this wouldn't last long.

Based on past experience, Xiaxia must be home before 9 p.m., which is a rule set by Wen Shitang.

Today she ran away from home and took all her luggage. If Wen Shitang still has the same attitude, Xia Xia might not go back with him.

Gu Xiyan's eyes were filled with complex emotions. As the night deepened, he saw Zhou Xiaxia's head gradually falling asleep on the sofa. He got up and carried her into the room.

I stood by the bed for a long time, then went outside and picked up her phone to unlock it...