Chapter 1651: She Wants to Understand His World

"Where is this place? How far is it from the Imperial Capital?" Gu Qiaoqiao quickly asked.

"It’s in Yun City, and I don’t know how far away it is."

"Have you been there?" Gu Qiaoqiao asked.

"Of course I’ve been there."

It’s a wonderful place where the climate is like spring all year round.

Many times, Dongfang Yu liked to take her there to stay for a few years.

Thinking of this, Xiao Bai felt she missed Dongfang Yu a bit.

Gu Qiaoqiao pondered for a moment and looked at Shang Qing, "What do you think?"

This matter requires Shang Qing’s opinion because, after all, it’s Shang Qing and Dongfang Yu’s private matter. Although she can help, the premise is that Shang Qing needs it, and even if she and Shang Qing are close friends, she won’t intrude; she respects all of Shang Qing’s decisions.

If she says go, then we go; if she says don’t go, then we don’t go.

Either way, it’s up to Shang Qing.

Shang Qing was no longer as reckless as before. People eventually grow up, especially after graduating, starting work, and interacting with people from society; it’s impossible to claim she’s unchanged.

However, even so, she still likes Dongfang Yu.

When two people are together, only those involved know the feeling, and under Dongfang Yu’s gradual coldness lately, she’s had to seriously consider many things she previously didn’t want to think about.

So what if they’re engaged?

Even marriages can end in divorce, let alone their situation.

Frankly speaking, Dongfang Yu is really good to her, often taking her out and giving her lots of good things; even if she doesn’t work in this lifetime or rely on her family, she’d still live a prosperous life.

When she leaves Dongfang Yu, without this elegant and handsome man around, she’s much calmer and has a lot she wants to say to Dongfang Yu, like not treating her like a child—she’s an adult now, graduated from university and is working, completely capable of understanding Dongfang Yu’s world.

But, he doesn’t talk about it.

He always smiles and ruffles her hair, still treating her like a child.

Recently, he doesn’t even do that anymore.

When looking at her, his expression seems contemplative.

Thinking back, it’s probably that Dongfang Yu is figuring out how to remove their ties.

She’s been prepared for this day, not in too much grief, but there’s always some reluctance in her heart.

Unwilling to accept defeat like this.

If she were to die, she should at least die with understanding.

She’s made up her mind, "Qiaoqiao, I want to go to Yun City to find him. I want to ask him face-to-face what’s really going on. I’m not the type to pester endlessly. If it really doesn’t work, I won’t force him. He’s always talking about karma, right? If I proactively break off the engagement, there shouldn’t be any problem, so I need to meet him and clarify things."

Gu Qiaoqiao looked at Shang Qing with some surprise. She had to admit, even though Shang Qing appeared a bit gloomy lately, she had matured a lot.

Shang Qing had been spoiled by her family, always like a child, and Dongfang Yu also pampered her like one. But unexpectedly, she was forced to grow up in this way.

It can’t exactly be called a bad thing.

It’s just that Dongfang Yu’s actions were really unreasonable. Regardless of how urgent things were, he should have explained everything clearly to Shang Qing. Making her guess over and over was quite heartless of him.

In her mind, Gu Qiaoqiao criticized Dongfang Yu once more.

Then she nodded, "Alright, I’ll go with you."

Shang Qing was a bit stunned, though pleased, still shaking her head, "Qiaoqiao, you’re so busy with work. Xiao Bai and I will be fine, don’t worry. I know what to do."

"Xiao Qing, if you were going to meet Dongfang Yu on a date, I certainly wouldn’t tag along as a third wheel. But since the situation is unclear, it’s better for me to accompany you. I’m free right now; I’ve been traveling a lot recently, they’re already used to it..."

Shang Qing was straightforward and not very cunning, so hearing Gu Qiaoqiao say that, she happily agreed.

She had been somewhat worried, but with Gu Qiaoqiao accompanying her, there was nothing to fear.

Clearing things up is better than letting this awkward situation continue indefinitely.

Since it’s decided, preparations for departure need to be made.

But it’s nighttime now, so leaving at this time isn’t possible.

Gu Qiaoqiao checked the place where Dongfang Yu stored antique jade and gold, and was slightly surprised; none of the fine jade was there.

The rest was untouched.

Apparently, the speculation with Xiao Bai was quite accurate—something truly happened.

Gu Qiaoqiao shrugged. Hearing some noise from the kitchen, she tilted her head to look over, and Shang Qing also peeked out, "Qiaoqiao, there are still eggs and noodles in the fridge. Let’s eat before we leave."

Dongfang Yu left just a week ago; the food in the fridge was still edible. But judging by this, Dongfang Yu really left in a hurry, because if leaving for a long trip, the fridge’s plug should be pulled out.

Gu Qiaoqiao knew that this pampered lady had learned to cook, although only simple meals, but enough to be filling.

"Alright, you do it, just a little; I’m on a diet." Gu Qiaoqiao casually said.

"Oh, come on, with that figure of yours, you’re dieting just to annoy people." Glancing at Gu Qiaoqiao’s small waist, Shang Qing retorted in exasperation.

Gu Qiaoqiao chuckled, "Just teasing you. I had small fish stewed with tofu and stir-fried mushrooms for lunch, ate a lot of berries in the afternoon, so I’m not that hungry now..."

"That sounds mouth-watering, Qiaoqiao. When we get back, can we spend a couple of days at your ranch?"

"Sure." Gu Qiaoqiao readily agreed, "If we go early, we can still pick the last batch of wild berries; wait any longer and there’ll be none left."

"Then I want small fish stewed with tofu too."

"If you want small fish, you have to catch it yourself. Oh, and the tofu is ground by Ling Nan, it’s really fragrant."

Gu Qiaoqiao slowly walked while chatting with Shang Qing.

"I can catch fish; I can fish too. I’ll get a big net and catch lots of fish..."

"A big net? Why don’t you use dynamite to blow all the fish out?"

Gu Qiaoqiao gave Shang Qing a sideways glance.

"I wouldn’t dare; if I did, your Qin Yize would surely kick me out and never let me back, haha..." Shang Qing half-seriously joked.

Gu Qiaoqiao stole a glance at her. Not bad, her mood had improved a lot.

Not whining like a resentful woman; Gu Qiaoqiao was relieved.

"As long as you know. But don’t bring a big net; the ranch has everything. If you do, Xiao Nan will be unhappy."

"Speaking of Xiao Nan, that guy is really great; tall and strong, with a pure heart." Shang Qing couldn’t help but admire.

"Yeah, Xiao Nan is honest, not very scheming."

Gu Qiaoqiao leisurely replied.

Standing at the kitchen door, she glanced at Shang Qing; it’s amazing how much a person can change in just a few months.