Chapter 2: Farewell, Father

  Her words were like a spell that left Xie Zhenbang stunned, his mouth agape and unable to close, the words he wanted to say next were all blocked.

  Seeing Xie Youyan's face, she couldn't help but reveal a few smiles. She didn't even remember how long it had been since they sat together and talked so nicely. This feeling was really good. As she thought about it, she lowered her head and continued eating.

  Her performance was seen by Gu Ru Hui, who was delighted in her heart and exchanged a glance with Xie Zhen Mo, couldn't help but laugh out loud, and also lowered her head to eat.

  Several people at the dinner table each had their own thoughts, probably only Sun Lingyu was the most calm.

  Sitting on the side, as if he hadn't heard their words at all, except when Xie Youyan went downstairs and glanced at her, then never looked at her again, as if she didn't exist. Occasionally, he would lower his head to look at the dishes, and naturally, there was no dissatisfaction.

  Xie Youyan used to dislike his attitude the most, but now she feels that it's not bad at all. The two of them mind their own business and don't interfere with each other, just like having an extra person in the house, and he doesn't have much influence on her, so why not?

  But in this way, there is a harmonious illusion on the dinner table, and the wooden stick that has been standing outside with its heart held high finally let out a sigh of relief.

  Xie Youyan didn't feel comfortable from the start, although he was eating slowly and in small bites. After a while, he felt full and thought his performance was pretty good, so he stopped hesitating and stood up directly. "Dad, I'm full too, you guys eat slowly."

  After finishing speaking calmly stood up and turned to leave, but when walking upstairs, heard Xie Zhenbang ask, "Mùtóu, Yōuyán seems to be a bit strange today?"

  "Master, aren't you happy that I didn't make a fuss?" Mù Tóu said with a smile, clearly delighted by the peaceful breakfast they had just had.

  "Of course, I'm happy, it's just that Yu Yan suddenly said something that makes me feel a bit uncomfortable." Xie Zhenbang may have been infected by Mu Tou, he who was always serious couldn't help but smile slightly, "Yu Yan has really grown up and become more sensible."

  "I didn't expect Yu Yan to change so much all at once, although she still hasn't accepted me, but being able to be like this, I'm already very satisfied." Gu Ru Hui couldn't even hide her own joyful expression.

  Xie Youyan listened to the three people's words, and her heart was filled with an indescribable feeling. She had never thought that she would have such a great impact on this family. In her past life, because of her rejection of Gu Ruhui, she tried every means to oppose him and her father, doing many things that disappointed him, until he couldn't bear it anymore and cut off their relationship.

  Perhaps the arrival of Gu Ru Hui was a reason, but mostly it was because she had gone too far, fortunately everything came suddenly, thinking about this, the corners of her mouth involuntarily curled up, as if this was a good start.

  It's been years since she last went to school, and she almost forgot that she was still a student at this time. If it wasn't for Muzi's reminder, she wouldn't have thought of such a thing.

  Carrying the backpack that was finally found, I left home and saw my own transportation tool many years ago when I went to school, of course it couldn't be four-wheeled.

  She had already driven the sports car to its limits, but she forgot how to ride a bicycle. She sighed and decided to give up on it and walk instead. Just as she was about to step out, Sun Lingyu walked out and didn't even glance at her, expertly mounting his own bike.

  Xie Youyan knew what kind of temper he had, and even if she greeted him, he wouldn't respond. So she didn't even look at him and walked out with her head down.

  But she didn't expect that Sun Lingyu had just stepped out of the door and suddenly stopped, blocking her way. Xie Youyan looked at him in surprise for a moment.

  "What are you staring at? Can't even get up here?" Sun Lingyu didn't say much, just glanced back at his own rear seat.

  Xie Youyan looked at him with a dazed expression, but somehow sat up unsteadily, and only came to her senses when Sun Lingyu had already ridden forward again, thinking to herself how she ended up listening to his words.

  But what was even more unexpected was his initiative, as Sun Lingyu from her past life had always been a poker face, and it seemed that his eyes had never acknowledged her existence.

  Xie Youyu was deep in thought, unable to figure it out, but before she could even think clearly, they had already arrived at school. He directly threw her off at the school gate and left without looking back.

  Sighing as I watched his back, I couldn't help but think what's going on in my heart, shook my head and stopped thinking about it. At least I didn't have to walk all the way to school, that's a good result anyway.

  As she walked into the classroom, everyone looked at her with surprised eyes. Xie Youyan was taken aback and checked the time to see that she wasn't late.

  "Thanks for reminding me, you haven't been here for some days, yesterday Teacher Liu was asking about you, be careful or he'll bother you." But just as she sat down, someone explained to her.

  Xie Youyu was taken aback for a moment, and then suddenly realized that it had been too many days since she last came to school. They were surprised to see each other, sizing each other up, still thinking about her name.

  "What's wrong with you, staring at me like that?" The girl found her expression hilarious and waved her hand back and forth in front of her eyes.

  Xie Youyan finally came back to his senses, "Oh, something's up at home, I'm running late."

  "Rarely do you come, and when you do, why do you still put on such airs with me? When there's nothing going on at home, I don't see you coming every day." As she spoke, she seemed to think of something else, "It's not that I'm saying you're like this, but even if your mood is bad, it's fine to be with the people in the compound, why do you have to go out and mix with outsiders? If Qian Cheng hadn't seen you with them last night, who knows what might have happened?"

  After hearing her words, Xie Youyan's heart skipped a beat. "You said Qian Cheng sent me back yesterday?"

  Mentioning Qian Cheng Xie Youyan, he finally remembered who the girl in front of him was. Her name was Gu Xi, also a member of the big courtyard family. Her father is now serving as a policy advisor to Xie Zhenbang, and at this time, Gu Xi is not bad either.

  She couldn't help but feel surprised in her heart after listening to Gu Xi's words, previously she had always thought that those people were considerate of her identity and didn't dare to do anything, now thinking about it, she was too naive.

  "Yes, you were pulled out of the bar by Xiao Yuanshan and others when you came out, drunk and disheveled. Qian Cheng saw it and rushed to bring you back, sending you home." Gu Xi found her not angry, but instead asked about Qian Cheng, couldn't help but feel a bit strange, yet also started explaining.

  Xie Youyan finally understood why she was drunk like a dead pig yesterday but nothing happened. Previously, I thought Xiao Yuanshan and others were afraid of their own identity, but now it seems that people like Xiao Yuan are not afraid of anything.

  Nodded after thinking for a moment, "Thank Qian Cheng for me."

  Gu Xī listened and was even more surprised, staring at her in a daze, "Yan Yan, are you okay today?"

  "What's wrong with me? He helped me so much, shouldn't I thank him?" Xie Youyan couldn't help but laugh at her expression.

  "It's what you should do, but this isn't like you. If it were usual for you, you would definitely say that someone is meddling in other people's business." Gu Xi learned to mimic Xie Youyan's tone and it was somewhat similar.

  Xie You spoke helplessly and shook his head, "Am I so despicable?"

  Gu Xi perhaps feared she would get angry, so he just smiled and said, "Maybe I was exaggerating a bit, but when have you ever been so polite to me, Qian Cheng?"

  Xie Youyan was taken aback, thinking about her past attitude towards Qian Cheng and the others. This indeed sounded like something she would say. Her heart suddenly felt a bit guilty. "Gu Xi, can't you just let this go? Can't I just admit my mistake?"

  After hearing her words, Gu Xi had already forgotten his surprise and instead added a few more smiles. "Xian Xian, if you really want to thank him, go yourself. Who thanks someone through another person?"

  Xie Youyan smiled wryly, she and Qian Cheng had not been in contact for many years, but she did not expect to reunite under such circumstances. However, she was no longer the Xie Youyan of the past and had nothing to be ashamed of.

  Since he saved himself, it's only right to thank him, but I don't know if I should really go and change my usual behavior, or if it will scare him.

  It seems that the past self was indeed too extreme, with so many people around who care about her, but she never noticed, and ended up hurting them and herself. Now it's possible to start anew, everything is still salvageable.

  ***

  For several days, Xie Youyan was unusually calm and did not contact Xiao Yuanshan and those people again. He even went to school on time every day, just like an ordinary student.

  If it were someone else, perhaps there wouldn't be much surprise, but with Xie Youyan, it's astonishing to others. Who doesn't know that she relies on her father's status and causes trouble outside? This school is also a directly affiliated school of the military, so no one dares to intervene.

  Now she has changed overnight, and how can these people not be surprised? However, although they are surprised, no one dares to ask, even Liang Xi will suppress her curiosity.

  Xie Youyan didn't directly go to thank Qian Cheng, it's not that she couldn't swallow her pride, but rather she never had the opportunity. After all, their relationship wasn't very good at this time. If she really went to his doorstep, she wouldn't have anything to say, except that her behavior was too shocking and unconventional, making it hard for them to understand.

  But unexpectedly, before she met Qian Cheng, whom she wanted to see, Xiao Yuan Shan, the one person she least wanted to see, had come looking for her.

  Xie Youyan had just entered the military compound when she saw Xiao Yuanshan walking towards her from afar. Before she could say anything, he smiled and greeted her, "Youyan, you're really abandoning us after crossing the river! When you were feeling down, your brothers accompanied you to drown your sorrows in a big drinking bout, but now you've dropped us and won't even acknowledge us."

  Looking at Xiao Yuanshan, who is now much younger, many memories suddenly flooded her mind. This Xiao Yuanshan, who is still a boy, occupies too much space in her future life. Now that she sees him again, she feels a little sentimental.

  But sentiment is one thing, and recognizing him clearly is another. Fifteen years are enough for her to see through a person's nature. In her past life, she ended up at that point, and Xiao Yuanshan was not without credit. If her brain hadn't been squeezed by the door, she would never have gotten mixed up with them again.

  Just as she was about to say something, a voice interrupted her, "Xiao Da Shao is quite interesting, chasing girls all the way to our backyard, come to ask for a beating?"

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