"Oh, I didn't bring my phone with me just now, so I didn't hear it. I only saw it now that I'm using my phone. "Gu Nianzhi's tone softened.
She had mixed feelings about Gu Yanran. She didn't have a good impression of her in the beginning because of what Gu Yanran did to Huo Shaoheng.
Now, it wasn't exactly a good impression, but it wasn't as bad as it was in the beginning because she was Gu Nianzhi's sister. Whether she remembered her or not, they were legally related.
Also, Gu Yanran didn't try to stop them from going to Barbados to bring Gu Xiangwen back to the Huaxia Empire as they had expected, so Gu Nianzhi couldn't feel bad about her.
Gu Yanran also noticed the change in Gu Nianzhi's tone. The corners of her lips curled up slightly, and her long and narrow eyes squinted. She revealed a very charming smile. "Oh, I see. I thought you didn't want to pick up my call …"
"Really?" Gu Nianzhi laughed. "What did Miss Gu do to think I wouldn't pick up your call?"
Gu Yanran choked on Gu Nianzhi's words and smiled. "Nianzhi, I'm more and more convinced that you're my sister now. You were always this good with words when you were young."
Gu Nianzhi had clearly insulted Gu Yanran, but Gu Yanran made it sound like she had a way with words. Her tone was still as affectionate as ever, and she didn't take her insults seriously. Gu Nianzhi was really like a good sister.
Gu Nianzhi held her phone and leaned against the wall by the dormitory window to look at the scenery outside.
It was already past nine o 'clock at night, and the sky was completely dark. The street lamps were lit up, emitting a warm yellow light in the night sky. People walked to and fro downstairs, and everyone had a relaxed and happy smile on their faces.
This situation infected Gu Nianzhi, and she couldn't help smiling.
"Really? What was I like when I was young? "Gu Nianzhi asked softly, her tone even gentler.
"Don't you remember? You were really smart and good with words when you were young. Mom and Dad and I all spoiled you. " Gu Yanran picked up the photo with one hand and looked at the chubby little girl in the photo. She clicked her tongue.
Such a big difference in appearance, she could only marvel at the wonders of the Creator …
Gu Nianzhi couldn't remember how she had interacted with the Gu family and Gu Yanran when she was young. Gu Yanran's words echoed in her ears, but she couldn't piece together an image.
"Nianzhi, why aren't you saying anything?" Gu Yanran waited for a while and couldn't help asking when Gu Nianzhi still didn't speak.
When Gu Nianzhi snapped back to reality, her stomach was already growling. She smiled and said, "Oh, I'm a little hungry. I was just about to order takeout."
"Ah? You haven't had dinner yet? " Gu Yanran looked at her watch. "It's already past nine. Why can't you take care of yourself?"
Gu Nianzhi smiled sheepishly as she returned to her laptop. She held the mouse with one hand and clicked lightly. She simply went online to order food as she said, "I have a lot of homework today, so I had no choice but to rush the deadline."
"Oh? Too much homework? Your mentor is Professor He, right? How could he give you so much homework? "Gu Yanran scolded her." I'll go ask him. "
Gu Nianzhi quickly shook her head. "Miss Gu, I've been on leave recently, so I've accumulated homework. It's not because Professor He gave me too much homework."
Gu Yanran nodded in understanding when she heard that it was because she was on leave. Her tone became even more amiable. "There's a reason for that. He should be understanding. Big Sister will help you talk to him. "
Without waiting for Gu Nianzhi's response, she sighed and continued, "Poor Nianzhi. You've been living under someone else's roof all these years. You have a lot of grievances that you can't talk to anyone about, right? Don't be afraid. You have a big sister now. If there's anything you're unhappy about, you can tell Big Sister, and Big Sister will help you resolve it. If someone offends you and treats you badly, you can also tell Big Sister, and Big Sister will help you settle it. "
Gu Nianzhi only wanted to facepalm. She had been with Huo Shaoheng for six to seven years, but she had never felt "living under someone else's roof."
"Miss Gu, I …" Gu Yanran didn't finish before Gu Yanran interrupted her again. "Nianzhi, you should call me Big Sister."
Gu Nianzhi was speechless.
"Uh, the takeout I ordered is here. I'll talk to you later when I have time. " Gu Nianzhi still couldn't call her "Big Sister." She didn't want to continue talking, so she found an excuse to hang up.
Gu Yanran looked at the phone screen and shook her head. She texted Gu Nianzhi, "I'll pick you up for dinner tomorrow."
Gu Nianzhi's takeout really did arrive not long after she hung up.
She quickly went downstairs to get it. She sat at the dining table in the living room and had just set it up when the front door lock clicked. Ma Qiqi opened the door and came in.
"Nianzhi? Are you having supper? " Ma Qiqi was also carrying a box of takeout. "I bought paella. Do you want to eat together?"
The paella had a strong flavor, and Gu Nianzhi didn't want to eat such strong food at night. She smiled and shook her head. "No, it's okay. You can eat by yourself. I have almond tofu, stir-fried cabbage, and a shiitake mushroom dish. Do you want to try?"
"Uh, they're all bland." Ma Qiqi pouted. "I'll eat my paella …"
The two of them set the cutlery and sat across from each other to chat as they ate.
Ma Qiqi actually wanted to ask where Gu Nianzhi had been for the past few days and what she had been doing. However, Gu Nianzhi didn't take the initiative to say it, so she couldn't ask directly. She could only beat around the bush. "Did you finish your work? You left in such a hurry the other day that a teacher in the faculty even asked about you. "
Gu Nianzhi nodded. "It was alright. I just went out to visit family. I'm fine now."
"Oh." Ma Qiqi saw that Gu Nianzhi still didn't want to talk about it, so she didn't press further. She began to talk about the faculty.
The two of them happily finished their supper and returned to the way they were before Gu Nianzhi applied for leave. They were both in a good mood.
Gu Nianzhi did some homework after returning to her room. Seeing that it was already two in the morning, she finally turned off the computer and went to the bathroom to wash up.
After coming out, she couldn't sleep again. Sitting on the bed, she played with her phone and wondered if she should call Huo Shaoheng.
However, rubbing Huo Shaoheng's name on her phone, she felt wronged.
Huo Shaoheng hadn't called her once the entire day.
It wouldn't have mattered if he was out on a mission or had an emergency meeting. However, he was clearly just having a regular meeting today.
In between meetings, he could have taken the opportunity to call her or send her a text, but he just didn't.
She shouldn't take the initiative to call him again.
Gu Nianzhi angrily turned off her phone and curled up in bed to sleep.
…
At the same time, Huo Shaoheng was still awake. He had just returned from the Military Supreme Council's regular meeting and had a lot of work on his hands. However, he was still thinking about the marriage application, so he took out his phone and called General Ji again.
"General Ji, have you seen my application?"
"I have. The military is already discussing it. However, Shaoheng, why are you applying without even settling your own family? "General Ji whispered to him." Your father is against it … "
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