Lin Qingping and Gu Juncheng

Chapter 299 After the Glamour

"He said he knew, but he didn't tell me what it was." Zhiyuan's bright eyes blinked, with a hint of smugness, as if he possessed some incredible secret.

Lin Qingping: ...

What's the difference between saying it and not saying it?

However, Gu Juncheng has always been like this; it would be strange if he were willing to tell Zhiyuan what was on his mind.

"Let's get ready and go grocery shopping!" Lin Qingping pinched Zhiyuan's cheek and shook it.

In fact, Lin Qingping's birthday celebrations are not grand or extravagant each year.

She didn't like grand banquets.

I've attended enough banquets in my past life—clinking glasses, elegant attire, and dazzling glamour.

so what?

After the hustle and bustle, the long night remains.

All the hustle and bustle, all the prosperity and excitement, were like flowers in the clouds to her; none of them truly belonged to her.

Therefore, Zhiyuan was right. Compared to those frivolous and bustling things, she preferred the warmth that she could hold in her hands and that truly belonged to her—her family.

Humans are really strange. Once some things become obsessions, they seem to take root in the heart. Even if you are reborn or turn the tables again, those obsessions will still sprout again, only in a different form, continuing to grow wildly in the new life.

For example, in her previous life, she longed for family affection her whole life, but was also burdened by it.

In this life, what she still longs for is the warmth of family, only she has changed the object of her affection, placing her hopes for that warmth on Gu Juncheng.

So, in the end, I was still hurt by this obsession.

The difference is that in her previous life she suffered heartbreak, financial loss, and even death, but in this life, Gu Juncheng's character is beyond question, and her life and her wealth are both safe and sound.

Fortunately, in her previous life, Zhiyuan had accompanied her on her journey, and in this life, Zhiyuan came to her side much earlier.

Heaven gave her and Zhiyuan the chance to be mother and son for life.

When they went grocery shopping, Zhiyuan and Sister Zhao went together. Zhiyuan didn't let Lin Qingping come along. When Xiaomai came over, he asked Xiaomai to stay home with her.

The little child knew how to care for her, knowing that her foot hadn't fully recovered.

Zhiyuan and Sister Zhao went to the market twice to buy everything. The family slowly cleaned and tidied up, and at noon they cooked a pot of dumplings to tide them over, all while waiting for the barbecue feast in the evening.

In the evening, Gu Youlian closed the shop and returned, and the lively barbecue began.

Lin Qingping was the birthday girl, so everyone let her sit in the very center.

April was neither too cold nor too hot, and it lacked something compared to a winter barbecue. However, everyone in front of her was genuinely kind to her. Lin Qingping suddenly felt that in this second life, God had not treated her unfairly. In this life, love is not everything. The family affection she wanted, didn't she have it now?

It was a gathering of women and children, and everyone was drinking beverages, raising their glasses to wish her a happy birthday.

The firelight made her face glow red, and she smiled as she said thank you amidst the aroma of cumin and meat.

No one mentioned the other person.

However, after eating half the meat and drinking three rounds of beverages, someone came to the door on their own.

He wasn't alone; he was carrying another person in his arms.

Gu Juncheng has arrived.

If you're going to come, then come. But why make such a commotion, causing such a huge uproar?

The courtyard gate was kicked open, and Liang Jiaqi rolled in.

Yes, get out.

To be precise, someone must have kicked him from outside, and he stumbled in.

Then came the person who had kicked him—Gu Juncheng.

The night was as dark as ink, but even darker was Gu Juncheng's face, which was filled with anger and a sense of impending doom. The moment he entered the courtyard, one could feel the oppressive pressure of an imminent explosion.

Liang Jiaqi managed to stand up straight, but his face was still swollen. He smiled at Lin Qingping, which looked particularly comical.

Lin Qingping was stunned. Could it be that Gu Juncheng had hit someone?

"Have you lost your temper?" Gu Juncheng suddenly shouted angrily.

It's because of Liang Jiaqi.

Liang Jiaqi shook himself, chuckled, and said to Lin Qingping, "Happy birthday, Sister Pingzi."

Lin Qingping: ? ? ? What on earth is going on here?

"That's all?" Gu Juncheng roared again.

Liang Jiaqi moved closer to Lin Qingping and stammered, "I...I...I, Sister Pingzi, let me grill some steak for you."

"That's it?" Gu Juncheng's disdainful voice revealed strong dissatisfaction.

"I..." Liang Jiaqi searched all his pockets, but couldn't find anything except a few bills. An idea struck him, and he smiled ingratiatingly, "Sister Pingzi, how about I give you a birthday red envelope? Wishing you great wealth every year... Ah—"

Before she could finish speaking, someone grabbed her by the collar and pulled her over. Liang Jiaqi screamed and cried out, "Sister Bottle, help me!"

Seeing Gu Juncheng's anger and witnessing the tall and strong Liang Jiaqi being powerless against him, Lin Qingping instantly realized that the redness and swelling on Liang Jiaqi's face were indeed caused by Gu Juncheng. She couldn't help but shout angrily, "Gu Juncheng! What are you doing? Why did you hit me?"

The others looked at each other in bewilderment, wondering what was going on.

Gu Youlian, fearing her brother would act impulsively, also shouted, "Chengzi, what did Jiaqi do to you? Let go of her!"

"How did he provoke me? Ask him yourself!" Gu Juncheng flipped Liang Jiaqi over like a puppet, so that Liang Jiaqi's punched face was facing everyone. "Ask him what he was doing on Lin Qingping's birthday!"

Liang Jiaqi looked dejected and hesitated to speak.

"What he does has nothing to do with you? Why did you hit him?" Lin Qingping was completely baffled by this whole situation.

"What does this have to do with me? Yes! It has nothing to do with me! Does it have nothing to do with you either?" Gu Juncheng dragged Liang Jiaqi in front of her and questioned her.

Of course it doesn’t matter!

When did the news of her birthday start to spread?

She congratulates whoever remembers, and doesn't care if they don't.

Didn't we spend last year together as a family?

"I forgot your birthday, didn't prepare a gift for you, and you went to see an open-air movie with a girl?" Gu Juncheng questioned, each word carrying weight.

With each sentence he spoke, he would push Liang Jiaqi, who was swaying from side to side and dared not utter a sound.

Gu Juncheng asked again, "None of this has anything to do with you?"

Lin Qingping: ...

It turned out to be the case.

However, Liang Jiaqi and she were never meant to be related!

This kid is just causing trouble!

All those things he said last time about what she likes and dislikes were just made up!

Whether Liang Jiaqi was right or wrong, she didn't care at all. She felt heartless, but Gu Juncheng knew nothing about it!

"So what?" Lin Qingping's gaze went past Liang Jiaqi's shoulder and looked at Gu Juncheng behind her. "You hit him?" Not only did you hit him, but you also brought him here to celebrate her birthday.