Gu Qiaoqiao felt a heaviness in her heart as she thought of that domineering Grandma Mu from Mu Xinxinâs family.
The old lady prided herself on her noble lineage, and her family members were all successful, so she always had an air of superiority. Would she agree to someone like Lu Hao from such a background and family?
"Xinxin, Iâm not meddling; itâs just that since both you and Lu Hao are our friends, I donât want either of you to get hurt. Dating is an open and honest thing, and youâre an adult now, almost graduated and about to start working. You can completely introduce Lu Hao to your family openly. Dragging it like this is no good for either you or Lu Hao."
Gu Qiaoqiao said seriously.
Mu Xinxinâs face looked a little pale, her head slightly lowered, her fingers intertwined unconsciously, "I know, I will talk to my family."
Gu Qiaoqiao and Xiao Wen exchanged a glance, understanding that they couldnât push the girl any further. Mu Xinxin was known for being timid, and with Lu Hao and Sister Li arriving soon, they shouldnât make the rare meeting unpleasant.
At this moment, Gu Qiaoqiao suddenly looked up at Mu Xinxin, as she thought of a solution, "Xinxin, if youâve really decided to spend your life with Lu Hao, how about I ask Grandma Qin to be the matchmaker?"
Because Gu Qiaoqiao suddenly remembered that Grandma Qin and Grandma Mu were close friends, frequently in touch, so she knew just how domineering Grandma Mu could be.
Upon hearing this, Mu Xinxinâs eyes shone with a bright light. If Grandma Qin were to be the matchmaker, that would be wonderful. She had thought about it before but didnât dare mention it, worried it would trouble Gu Qiaoqiao. If that were the case, she would have the courage to tell her family about her relationship with Lu Hao.
"Qiaoqiao, I wanted to tell you the last time I saw you, but I was worried it would affect you, so I didnât bring it up," Mu Xinxin said excitedly.
"It wonât affect anything. Being a matchmaker is a good thing, and since you both like each other, itâs time to unite. Grandma Qin enjoys doing such things. In the end, itâs your life, and success depends on you. If youâre not firm in your intentions, whatever anyone else says is pointless."
"I know Iâve always been firm on this. If I canât marry Lu Hao, Iâll never marry in my life, I swear!"
"Mu Xinxin, good for you, very impressive..."
At that moment, a slightly teasing male voice suddenly rang out in the yard, startling the three of them. They instinctively looked towards the yard. Gu Qiaoqiao grimaced slightly; she had been careless, thinking the footsteps at the door were just passing pedestrians.
Mu Xinxin instantly blushed and covered her face, turning around, not daring to look at anyone in the yard.
At this moment, Lu Hao and Sister Li stood in the yard with their bags, the wind and dust on their faces. Sister Li had a comforting smile, and Lu Haoâs eyes were bright, as if the sunlight had fallen into them.
He looked even more striking, especially in his crisp military uniform, his upright posture more distinguished than ever.
Gu Qiaoqiao looked at the extremely shy Mu Xinxin. This is alright; at least Lu Hao indirectly learned of Mu Xinxinâs feelings. If anyone tries to stop them in the future, Lu Hao wonât back down for Xinxin.
Because a man should have the demeanor of a man.
Gu Qiaoqiao then hurriedly walked towards the door, greeting Sister Li and changing the subject with a smile, "Sister Li, come in quickly and have a look, Xinxin arranged this for you herself..."
Li Gufen looked at the few girls in front of her, and for some reason, suddenly felt they were her family, and this was her home.
She had never felt such a sense of belonging.
At this moment, Li Gufenâs eyes were a bit moist, but having just gone through the biggest turning point in her life, and being older than them, her experiences and insights had grown over the years. She quickly hid these emotions, a gentle smile on her face, "Thank you all so much, I really donât know what to say,"
"Sister Li, weâre all family now, no need to be so polite." Gu Qiaoqiao smiled warmly.
"Yes, although Iâm an orphan, after meeting you all, youâre my family. Oh, and Lu Hao, heâll be my brother from now on." Sister Li couldnât hold her emotions, her voice choked.
At this moment, Xiao Wen stepped forward to hold Sister Liâs hand. Xiao Wen was different from the others; she had seen many scenes of life and death and had long come to terms with it.
So she said with a smiling face, "Sister Li, you donât have to be polite here. This is your home now. See if thereâs anything you need, just let us know. Oh, Gu Qiaoqiao and I might not always have time, but you can talk to Xinxin. Sheâs graduating soon and doesnât have much to do..."
At this point, Xiao Wen still pushed Mu Xinxin forward.
Meanwhile, Mu Xinxin still stood there, slightly nervous, her hands awkwardly clasped together, not daring to look up at Lu Hao. Gu Qiaoqiao was speechless; she truly was a very shy girl.
Though Gu Qiaoqiao was shy too, compared to Mu Xinxin, it was like comparing a minor issue to a major one.
Gu Qiaoqiaoâs clear eyes flickered when she saw that Lu Haoâs smiling gaze was fixed on Mu Xinxin. Then she pulled Sister Li along, "Sister Li, shall we go to your bedroom first and see how it is?"
"Sure, sure, letâs go," Sister Li nodded happily.
Meanwhile, Chu Chengfeng foolishly wanted to follow along, and Xiao Wen pointed a finger at his chest, "Itâs almost noon. Go to a nearby restaurant and pack some dishes. I see Sister Li has dining utensils here, so letâs not go out for lunch. They are tired too..."
Hearing Xiao Wenâs instructions, Chu Chengfeng cheerfully turned and headed outside.
At this moment, Sister Li had already entered the bedroom. Looking at the setup inside, a wave of warmth and emotion flooded her heart.
The bedroom faced the sun, and the curtains and bedsheets were all yellow with small floral prints, the walls painted snow white. There was a vanity and a wardrobe by the one and a half meter bed.
The floor was painted yellow, appearing quite bright.
The overall color exuded warmth and elegance everywhere.
She had never lived in such a nice house.
At this point, Gu Qiaoqiao glanced at the corner where Chu Chengfeng had disappeared, her brows slightly furrowed. She had heard from Qin Yize that Chu Chengfeng seemed to have the aura of the Mystic Sect.
And that aura was quite strong. It wasnât there before; it had appeared recently. When Qin Yize placed his hand on Chu Chengfengâs shoulder, his aura would assume an attacking posture.