Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Two days ago, Qi Lei went back to the Qi residence and packed all of Wang Qin’s things up. Anything he could take, he did whereas whatever he could not, he told soone to burn it in a fire, as if he wanted to wipe away all traces of Wang Qin and not leave a single hint of her behind.
When Qi Qiming returned ho and saw what was happening, he was furious. He scolded Qi Lei for being an unfilial son. Needless to say, the father and son’s relationship worsened. Gu Lingsha took all of this in, and after much thought, she suddenly thought that it would be benefit her to look for Qi Lei for a chat.
In fact, she could not help but worry about the way their relationship gradually worsened. Qi Lei was slowly tipping towards Xi Xiaye’s side, hence making her feel vaguely uneasy. She felt miserable as if she had swallowed a fly and was unable to handle the contrast.
“Why are you here?” Qi Lei stood at the door and looked down at the dainty Gu Lingsha with a faint mix of emotions in his eyes.
The slightly cold tone sounded piercing to Gu Lingsha. Her heart could not help but feel the hostility, yet her beautiful little face did not reveal much of a shift in expression. She only smiled calmly at Qi Lei and lifted the breakfast in her hand as she said, “I just wanted to co and see you. What’s wrong? Aren’t you going to invite in?”
Gu Lingsha pretended she did not notice Qi Lei’s indifference. She acted naturally like before as though she was a kind and understanding girl without a temper.
Qi Lei stared at her for quite a while, then slowly turned around and walked into his house. A crescent-like smile flashed across Gu Lingsha’s face as she followed him in.
“I don’t have coffee here, only flower tea. Do you want so?”
Qi Lei was dressed in his pajamas at the mont. She sat down on the sofa in the living room as he began to boil so water.
“Sure, have breakfast first.” Gu Lingsha set the things on the dining table and then walked towards Qi Lei.
“Thanks, put it there first. I’m not too hungry yet. Have a seat,” Qi Lei calmly answered. Then, he bent down to take out the flower tea from the drawer before slowly beginning to brew the tea.
“When did you change to drinking flower tea? I rember that you used to love Blue Mountain.” Gu Lingsha slowly sat down by Qi Lei’s side, her bright blue eyes watching Qi Lei indistinctly.
Qi Lei moved skillfully to brew the tea. When he heard her question, he paused a bit, and slowly looked up at Gu Lingsha before quickly lowering his gaze again. He said in a deep voice, “Well, as you said, I used to. Drinking this flower tea is more nourishing than coffee. It’s healthier too. I’ve started to appreciate life more in recent tis.”
Upon hearing Qi Lei, Gu Lingsha’s eyes dimd and pain flitted across her little face. “Lei, now that things have beco like this, don’t feel too sad. Live well so you won’t let down whatever hope that Aunty Wang had for you.”
Qi Lei grinned. “Aren’t I doing just fine right now? Nah, have so.”
His handso face did not reveal many emotions. Previously, he would always emanate a devilish charm, but now there was none of that. What was left was just a calm reservedness.
With mixed emotions in her eyes, Gu Lingsha accepted Qi Lei’s flower tea. She lowered her head to take a sip, and then softly said, “Lei, seeing you like this makes worry instead. I’d much rather you were the way you were before. At least, it was better than the way you’re being so reticent now. I know you’ve been unhappy with , but I still want to let you know that I’ve always treated you as one of my most precious friends whether it was in the past, present, or in the future. I hope you won’t keep out of your life.
“I don’t know why we have beco like this. Before I returned, at least, we both appreciated this friendship, but once I’m fine and have returned safely, this thing between us faded so quickly. I’ve been trying to find a reason. I think I must’ve done so badly to let what’s between us gradually fade.”
When Gu Lingsha lanted their past, there was self-bla and faint sorrow in her eyes as she spoke. She started to laugh at herself. “Let’s not talk about what’s between us, but I do hope that if you’re unhappy about anything, just co to . Don’t make things too difficult for Uncle Qi. A few days ago, when you went ho to clear out Aunt Wang’s things and burned everything, it made Uncle Qi very upset. Apart from coming to visit you, I’ve also co today to tell you that Uncle Qi was just...”
“I had no idea you’ve beco the old man’s mouthpiece. What benefit did he give you? Shasha, if it were before, I’d definitely be grateful for your words, but right now, it’s making a little annoyed. I’d much rather you ca to mock . Do you understand?”
Qi Lei swiftly cut Gu Lingsha off, his expression turning cold. “You don’t need to speak for him. I’ll never ever forgive Qi Qiming! He knows very well how he has treated and how he treated my mother. If he’s still unhappy, I don’t mind going to the household register center to change my surna to Wang.”
“Qi Lei, don’t act impulsively. Uncle Qi didn’t ask to speak for him. I-I just couldn’t bear to see it. When Uncle Qi ca ho and realized that you wiped out all the traces of Aunt Wang, he locked himself in the study room for an entire day. Do you see what’s happening?”
“So what? Even if he locks himself up to death, my mother’s not coming back! He’s just a despicable hypocrite. Do you think I’d believe that after my mother died, that monster would suddenly realize that he cares for my mother? Dream on! That person’s feelings are an insult. Do you understand?”
“Qi Lei...”
“You can go ho now. Don’t co and be a mouthpiece anymore. Ever since you decided to stay in Qi Kai, it’s been decided that we’ll never return to the way we were before. You’re Qi Feng and Qi Qiming’s person while I...I need to fulfill my mother’s wishes too. I, Qi Lei, have always been very clear of who my enemies are. If you stay on in Qi Kai, then we won’t be able to go back to the way we were, so what’s left is to beco enemies.”
Qi Lei’s eyes were clear and thorough as he studied Gu Lingsha. “You’ve already made a decision a long ti ago, and I respect it. Because of our friendship, I do respect you a little.”
“Qi Lei, don’t...don’t say that. I wouldn’t hurt you and I wouldn’t let them hurt you either. You’ve got to believe .”
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