Chapter 288: Chapter 261 Coming to the Capital City is Just for...
"After we returned to the Capital City, we met Mr. Gu a few times and Yu Xian a few times as well. I didn’t expect you two to know each other, let alone be married." Zhao Shimeng said.
Everyone sat down on the sofa.
Qiao Yuxian and Sheng Anhe sat across from them.
Sheng Anhe’s gaze was fixed on Gu Yanjing, while Qiao Yuxian listened to them speaking and meeting Sheng Anhe’s eyes, she smiled at her.
Sheng Anhe also returned a smile.
Gu Yanjing sat beside Qiao Yuxian, holding her hand, his gaze lowered, looking at her hand.
Old Sir Gu said, "Seeing Yanjing like this, I thought he would never get married in his lifetime. But unexpectedly, as soon as he met Yu Xian, he liked her immensely. He immediately wanted to take her to the civil affairs bureau."
Qiao Yuxian looked at Gu Yanjing.
Gu Yanjing also lifted his gaze to her.
His expression remained faint, as if what Old Sir Gu said was indeed the truth.
Old Sir Gu, having lived so long, has seen all types of people.
He saw through Sheng Anhe’s little thoughts clearly.
He said this also to curb her hopes early on.
To keep from adding trouble on his way to holding a great-grandchild.
Zhao Shimeng smiled and responded, "This might be their destiny."
"Indeed." Old Sir Gu said, "Destined yet divided."
"Grandpa Gu, what does ’destined yet divided’ mean?" Sheng Anhe suddenly asked, "I live abroad most of the time and occasionally hear about destiny. Does it need to be said separately?"
"It means only when destined yet divided can people come together." Old Sir Gu looked at this little girl, who had been quiet all along but became spirited with Gu Yanjing’s presence, "This destiny is indispensable."
"Really?" Sheng Anhe tilted her head, thinking for a moment, "Then... if we are together now but not in the future, does it count as having destiny or not?"
Qiao Yuxian looked at her again.
This little girl was cursing her future divorce.
Old Sir Gu gently laughed, took a sip from the tea in front of him, put down the cup, and said, "In that situation, we can only say the destiny has run out."
Gu Yanjing rubbed Qiao Yuxian’s fingers.
"Oh." Sheng Anhe glanced at their joined hands, "Is that so."
Old Sir Gu laughed again and said, "Let me ask you a question."
"Go ahead." Sheng Anhe said.
Zhao Shimeng maintained a smile on her face but silently took a deep breath.
Sheng Chendong listened to his daughter’s words, fearing Zhao Shimeng would become angry, he held her hand.
Old Sir Gu said, "Would you say that it’s sadder if the destiny runs out or if there’s no destiny from the start?"
Qiao Yuxian watched as the smile on Sheng Anhe’s face stiffened.
Old Sir’s words seemed to imply that even if the destiny ran out, it wouldn’t be her turn.
Sheng Anhe paused and said, "I don’t know, I haven’t experienced it."
"Young girls have limited experience." The old sir spoke with a sighing tone.
It sounded like he was sighing, but thinking about it, it felt more like a curse.
Qiao Yuxian sat on the side, observing the old sir’s subtle blows.
Watching Sheng Anhe’s face turn pale.
The older, the wiser indeed.
"Yanjing." Old Sir Gu suddenly said, "I’m a bit tired. Entertain Shimeng and the others, will you?"
"Okay." Gu Yanjing replied.
Zhao Shimeng and Sheng Chendong stood up: "It’s getting late, Uncle Gu, we won’t disturb you any longer."
"Stay." The old sir said warmly, "I’m old, my body doesn’t function as well, sitting for too long tires me."
"We will visit another day." Sheng Chendong said.
"Yes." Zhao Shimeng said, "We plan to stay long-term in the Capital City, so contact us if you need anything."
"Alright." Old Sir Gu said, "Then I won’t hold you back."
Gu Yanjing and Qiao Yuxian stood up to see them off.
They saw them out to the gate.
Zhao Shimeng said, "Hurry back, it’s cold outside."
"It’s fine." Qiao Yuxian was wearing the coat Gu Yanjing draped over her, loose-fitting, "I’m wearing a lot, not cold."
Sheng Anhe glanced at the coat, then looked elsewhere.
Qiao Yuxian smiled inwardly.
Sheng Chendong also said, "Go back. Visit and stay a few days when you have time. Shimeng misses you."
"Alright." Qiao Yuxian replied.
"Go back." Zhao Shimeng said.
"Mm."
After watching them leave, Gu Yanjing and Qiao Yuxian turned to head back.
Qiao Yuxian held both his hands, urging him to walk faster: "Cold? Hurry."
Gu Yanjing was only wearing a suit: "Not cold."
"Hurry." Qiao Yuxian ran, tugging him into the front hall.
Once inside the front hall, Qiao Yuxian was a bit out of breath from running.
She took off the coat and gave it to a servant beside her.
Old Sir Gu was still in the front hall, very spirited, teasing the thrush in the hall. Seeing the two come back, he looked at them and said, "Gu Yanjing, what’s the matter? You, a grown man, could stand a bit of cold, just walk back slowly. See how you’ve tired Yu Xian, look at her out of breath."
Gu Yanjing: "......"
Qiao Yuxian chuckled, "Grandpa, I was the one dragging him to run."
Old Sir Gu glanced at Gu Yanjing, snorted, and ignored him. Looking at Qiao Yuxian, he smiled and said, "Is your internship tiring you? Shall I buy the company for you to become the boss, and then you can fill in your own internship grades?"
Qiao Yuxian glanced at Gu Yanjing.
Gu Yanjing coldly said four words: "Not selling to you."
"What?" Old Sir Gu reacted, "An internship at the Gu Group?"
Qiao Yuxian nodded.
Old Sir Gu said, "Well, it’s easier at our own company. Girls should be dazzling. Don’t overwork yourself, rely on him."
"Alright." Qiao Yuxian said, "I’ll listen to Grandpa."
Gu Yanjing: "........"
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On the way back for Zhao Shimeng and Sheng Chendong.
The husband and wife sat in the driver’s seat and the passenger seat.
Sheng Anhe sat in the back seat.
Zhao Shimeng glanced back at Sheng Anhe, "An He, you’re becoming more and more unruly lately."
Sheng Anhe crossed her arms, leaned against the seat, and looked outside without speaking.
"You lack any sense in your words." Zhao Shimeng said.
"The child just came over; she needs time to adjust to many things." Sheng Chendong said.
"You keep quiet." Zhao Shimeng said.
Sheng Chendong dared not speak again.
Zhao Shimeng continued, "Have you taken a liking to Gu Yanjing?"
"Yes." Sheng Anhe admitted.
"No." Zhao Shimeng said, "He is married. And the one he married is your sister."
"So what?" Sheng Anhe said, "Marriages can still end."
"Sheng Anhe!" Zhao Shimeng said sternly.
"Mom. Marrying Gu Yanjing has only benefits for me, no downsides." Sheng Anhe said, "You should all understand that. Moreover, didn’t we come to the Imperial City just for..."
"An He. Shut your mouth!" Sheng Chendong said.
Sheng Anhe pressed her lips together and said nothing more.
Zhao Shimeng also looked out the window.
After a while, Sheng Anhe looked at Zhao Shimeng, "Mom, I’m sorry."
Zhao Shimeng gestured with her hand, telling her it was alright.
Sheng Anhe remained silent for a while longer, then said, "Anyway, I like Gu Yanjing, and I won’t marry anyone else."
Sheng Chendong and Zhao Shimeng said nothing.
After a while, Sheng Chendong said, "Today was too coincidental. Who would’ve thought those two would suddenly go to the Gu Mansion. We’ve always pretended not to know they are married. If we got exposed today, it would cause unnecessary problems and suspicion. Luckily, Shimeng reacted quickly."
Zhao Shimeng pressed her lips together, "When traveling abroad, it’s to prevent the unexpected."
Sheng Chendong nodded, "Yes."
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