Gu Xiaoqi's eyes flickered, but the next moment she shook her head and said sincerely, "It's different."
She could feel that Li Chuan was gentler, more patient, and more considerate towards her. His words to Yinyin were merely friendly concern.
It was precisely because of this that she held different feelings for Li Chuan, filled with expectation.
This was also why she couldn't control her tears when Li Chuan proposed they be together just now.
Li Chuan raised an eyebrow slightly, "Then that settles it."
Gu Xiaoqi's small face flushed a few shades brighter. She lowered her head, unsure of what to say. Their clasped hands had never loosened; this was an intimacy they had never experienced before. If she hadn't been so weak all over, she might not have been able to resist rushing into Li Chuan's embrace. She truly wanted Li Chuan to hold her, to feel a sense of security and belonging.
Li Chuan looked at her and said softly, "Alright, it's getting late. Get some rest, I'll stay here with you."
Gu Xiaoqi pouted, feigning displeasure, "You just made me so excited talking about this topic, how can I possibly sleep?"
Li Chuan frowned slightly, "Be good."
"No, I don't want to sleep, I can't sleep." Even though she knew Li Chuan had a lot of work to do tomorrow, Gu Xiaoqi still wanted to be willful just once. Because at this moment, it was the happiest moment of her life.
Li Chuan looked somewhat helpless, but after a moment, he slowly said, "Then, you're allowed to stay awake for another fifteen minutes."
"I don't..." But before she could finish her sentence, Gu Xiaoqi had already fallen silent.
Because she knew that if she disobeyed any further, Li Chuan might become unhappy.
"Okay, okay... I'll go to sleep after fifteen minutes." Gu Xiaoqi's voice was noticeably softer now, and not as particularly coquettish.
"That's more like it," Li Chuan's gaze seemed satisfied.
An hour later.
Mu Yinyin and Jiang Ling had already arrived at the airport.
They were waiting to board their flight after clearing security.
A sudden vibration from her phone made Mu Yinyin take it out. She happened to see a message from Gu Xiaoqi.
— Gu Xiaoqi: [Yinyin! We're together!]
Mu Yinyin's expression slightly froze. She clearly guessed what was happening, but she wasn't entirely sure. Seeing that the other party was still typing in the chat box, Mu Yinyin didn't move, her gaze fixed on her phone. Jiang Ling clearly noticed Mu Yinyin's unusual behavior and turned his head to look at her.
"What's wrong?"
Mu Yinyin's eyes flickered, and she didn't look at Jiang Ling.
"I'm not completely sure yet, give me a moment."
Jiang Ling looked confused but, out of politeness and respect, didn't look at Mu Yinyin's phone.
Immediately after, Mu Yinyin's phone vibrated again.
— Gu Xiaoqi: [Yinyin, I'm so happy! I'm so excited! Ah Chuan confessed to me, he confessed to me! We're together!!!]
A hint of surprise crossed Mu Yinyin's eyes, but more than that, a smile of relief.
— Mu Yinyin: [Congratulations, congratulations, finally together!]
After replying to this message, she immediately looked at Jiang Ling, a smile she couldn't control playing on her lips, and said, "Xiaoqi just told me that Ah Chuan confessed to her, and they're together."
Jiang Ling was a little surprised, "Really?"
Mu Yinyin smiled and turned her phone screen towards him, "Look."
With just a few glances, Jiang Ling saw their chat history, and a smile of relief crossed his eyes.
"Finally together," Jiang Ling's voice held a hint of emotion and envy.
He marveled that these two, after so much awkwardness, were finally together. What he envied was that they could be together, while he...
Mu Yinyin didn't think so much. She was still in the state of being happy for Gu Xiaoqi. She couldn't help but say softly, "Actually, I could guess some things about them. Xiaoqi is a girl, after all, she's more reserved. As for Ah Chuan, his thoughts were always about responsibility, wanting to give Xiaoqi the best, so he was always working hard. But after Xiaoqi suddenly got such a serious illness this time, he should have been somewhat impacted and reflected on himself."
"Yes, if it were me, I would also feel it was a regret. Loving someone so much yet never saying it. If Xiaoqi had even a little accident this time..." He paused, and Jiang Ling sighed, "That would be something I could never forgive myself for."
Mu Yinyin's gaze shifted, and she didn't say anything. Then her phone vibrated again.
— Gu Xiaoqi: [Yinyin, I'm really so happy, I'm really so delighted. It feels like this is the happiest thing that has happened in my life so far.]
— Mu Yinyin: [I'm happy for you.]
— Gu Xiaoqi: [Wuwuwuwu... I couldn't hold back my tears just now, and Ah Chuan was so worried about me. Although he's always been very worried about me and treated me very well these past few years, saying it out loud today makes the meaning different. Yinyin, do you know how long I've waited for this day? He finally spoke up, but it also surprised me a little.]
— Mu Yinyin: [He's probably been taking care of you every day these past few days, seeing you every day, and he was moved and couldn't help himself. Since you're together now, cherish it. Get well soon, and then take a break and go on a trip together.]
— Gu Xiaoqi: [Wuwuwu, you're the best, my darling!]
— Mu Yinyin: [Alright, alright, it's getting late. You should get some rest too, don't stay up late anymore. Staying up late isn't good for your body right now. I have to board the plane now.]
— Gu Xiaoqi: [Got it, got it! Ah Chuan is also rushing me! Then be careful on your way. I'm going to sleep now. Goodnight, darling!]
— Mu Yinyin: [Okay, darling, goodnight.]
Putting down her phone, it was also time for them to board.
A smile lingered on Mu Yinyin's lips, "Seeing them like this, I'm truly happy for them. I just don't know when they'll get married."
Speaking of which, Mu Yinyin even let out a soft laugh.
Jiang Ling nodded and agreed, "Yes, when we go back this time, we must celebrate them."
"Okay."
And so, the two boarded the plane together.
They spent the entire night on the plane. By the time they arrived, it was night again in country M.
Everything had already been arranged for them, and upon arrival, they headed straight to the booked hotel.
Jiang Ling was initially a bit worried about Mu Yinyin and wanted to book a suite, but Mu Yinyin refused. Thus, they ended up in adjacent rooms. Mu Yinyin glanced at Jiang Ling and smiled, "It's also getting late, you should get some rest."
"Okay." Jiang Ling glanced at Mu Yinyin, seeing the fatigue on her face, and said nothing more. They each returned to their rooms.
Night.
It just passed by.