Lord Yan, The Little Ancestor Has Fallen Off The Horse Again!
Chapter 437: Gu Cong’s Parents

Chapter 437: Chapter 437: Gu Cong’s Parents

"I’m in, remember to notify me if there are any competitions with prize money," Yueyue’s lips curled slightly upward, everything’s easy with money.

"Ah, okay, okay." Wen Guyu couldn’t understand how she had agreed so easily when she thought it would take a lot of convincing.

But, had she joined the math club just for the money?

"Let’s add each other on WeChat. Don’t call me for club activities, I only participate in competitions." Yueyue opened her QR code, and after Wen Guyu scanned it, Yueyue tucked her hands into her pockets and left the library.

Wen Guyu watched her cool and confident departure, somewhat mesmerized. Could girls really be that cool?

Yueyue walked out of the library, her phone in her pocket vibrated once, and she took it out to look.

[Where are you?]

[On the small path by the library.]

Seeing the message, Xiao Chen immediately changed direction and headed towards the library.

Nestled between the library and the teaching building was a pond with flowing water, intersected by a stream. The most coincidental thing was that from above, the pond looked like a heart, and the intersecting stream resembled Cupid’s arrow.

Who knew who designed it, but alongside that stream was a bridge, and the length of the bridge was precisely 13.14 meters. The lotuses on either side of the bridge were at different stages of bloom, some budding and some like clusters of flaming flames, thriving.

Jing University’s students named this bridge Cupid Bridge. Every couple that crossed it would have eternal happiness and bliss. It was also one of the most popular spots at Jing University.

It just happened to be the end of school, so there were particularly many people heading this way, mostly freshmen from Da Yi.

Yueyue and Xiao Chen stepped onto the bridge at the same time. Over the 13.13-meter distance, their gazes collided through the crowd, each taking steps closer to the other.

Their appearance and aura had already caught everyone’s attention, and some couldn’t help but follow behind, hoping to get WeChat contacts or a chance to meet them.

The distance of 13.14 meters was short and long at the same time. They were still struggling internally, encouraging themselves, while the two were only three steps apart.

The setting sun reflected on the surface of the lake, dying it crimson red. Their shadows reflected on the glittering water as the surrounding bustling crowd seemed to come to a standstill.

The girl tilted her head up, the boy bowed his head down, and in their deep, dark pupils, each other’s faces reflected.

The girl’s delicate brows lifted, her casual expression carried a clever charm.

Xiao Chen’s eyes were as deep as the stars, filled with an indescribable yearning, his lips tightly pursed as if suppressing something.

"Let’s go, head home." His voice was husky and magnetic. He took the initiative to grab Yueyue’s hand, his steps quicker than before.

Yueyue looked down at his palm, thinking it would be a perfect hand warmer if it were winter.

Xiao Chen held Yueyue’s hand in his left, while texting with his right.

Lin Xuan Ze was waiting for Yueyue at the school entrance when his phone began to ring. He looked down, "..."

Brother Chen in society: [Don’t come back today; you’re going to live at school from now on.]

His expression was etched on his face, somewhat falling apart.

At that moment, he only had one thought—he was going to snitch!

[Aunt Qiong, my little uncle is trying to kick me out! Wuu wuu wuu, (emoji)]

Jiang Qiong quickly had a reply, "Wait for me, I’m going to give him a piece of my mind."

Jiang Qiong found Xiao Chen’s name and didn’t hesitate to send a message over, "I hear you’re planning to kick Xuan Ze out?"

Xiao Chen’s eyebrows raised, his right thumb tapping on the screen, "He’s interrupting your grandson cuddling time, huh."

Jiang Qiong sprang up from the sofa with excitement, unable to hide her wide grin. Noticing there were guests around, she immediately reverted to her dignified and graceful ladylike demeanor, "Okay, okay, I’ll deal with Xuan Ze. You kids have fun."

After a moment of thought, she sent another message, "Young people should show restraint. Don’t wear out Yueyue; she still has class tomorrow."

Having finished sending her messages, she went on to text Lin Xuanze, "Xuan Ze, seeing as everyone is paired up, you single dog shouldn’t disturb them. Are you staying at the dorm today, or should Aunt Qiong ask Housekeeper Xiao to pick you up and take you to the Xiao Family’s place? Aunt Qiong misses you too."

Lin Xuanze: "..."

"No need, Aunt Qiong. I’ll stay at the dorm. It’s a good chance to bond with my roommate."

Just the two of them bonding, huh?

He could do that too—actually, with three!

"Okay." Jiang Qiong chuckled and set her phone aside, then turned her attention to the people present, her lips curving into a slight smile.

"Elder Ji, in half a month it will be your 70th birthday, won’t it? How do you plan to celebrate?"

Elder Ji had been away from the Ji Family for over a decade, rarely hosting a joyous event.

"We’ll have a big celebration." Ji Xian replied with a smile. Yun Yue was his greatest comfort. Now he was just waiting for her to reclaim her ancestral roots and become the next Family Head of the Ji Family. Only with her taking over could he die in peace.

Jiang Qiong and He Chong exchanged a glance, not at all surprised.

Especially He Chong, who could almost guess what Ji Xian would do that day and that Beijing’s dynamics would change drastically.

But that wasn’t really a problem. Every family was well aware of who their enemies were.

That was enough.

Gu Cong’s brows were slightly drawn together, his head lowered, silent since he entered the Xiao Family’s home.

"Elder Ji looked at him, his mind seemingly preoccupied today. "Nephew Gu, what’s on your mind?"

"According to the date, today should be the anniversary of the Gu couple’s deaths," He Chong said with a profound and solemn expression, filled with hatred and regret. If it weren’t for the sacrifice of the Gu couple back then, the Four Major Families wouldn’t be enjoying such stability as they are now.

If not for their sacrifice, Xiao Jingchang might not have survived either, though he’s no different from a dead man now. But with technology so advanced these days, there’s always a chance for a cure.

Elder Ji had been living in Lan City these years, only having a vague understanding of Beijing’s affairs. If not for He Chong’s explanation of the ins and outs back then, he would’ve been in the dark, feeling nothing but hatred and regret.

Jiang Qiong remained silently, sensing the weight of the situation. After all, it was the Xiao Family that owed the Gu Family. Over the years, Gu Cong and Xiao Chen had been at odds, their brotherhood turned to enmity, largely because of that incident. She was the least qualified to speak.

"Elder Ji said with a heavy heart, thinking of his own daughter. "Nephew Gu, speaking of which, your parents were also dear to me. I never had the chance to pay my respects before, and since today is their anniversary, let me, as an uncle, light some incense for them."

"Since you’re willing, Elder Ji, then let’s go to the cemetery." Gu Cong didn’t refuse. His parents were closest with the Ji Family in their lifetimes, all thanks to Aunt Wen Jun.

His mother was once the second most talented woman in Beijing, and she and Aunt Wen Jun could talk for hours on scholarly topics. Both he and Gu Yue inherited their mother’s intelligence.

Jiang Qiong hesitated, the guilt and unease heavy in her heart every time she thought of this matter over the years. Gu Cong, like Xiao Chen, had taken on the burden of a family at a young age. The fact that he had managed the Gu Family even better than his father indicated how much hardships he had faced.

And little Gu Yue didn’t need to be mentioned. Always obedient, he had run out into the pouring rain upon learning of the tragedy, nearly getting hit by a car.