C129 Marriage

The dark room was suffused with a strong aura of decay. Gu Qing's eyes widened as she tried to make out what was happening, but she couldn't see anything.

Her feet became unsteady, and she fell heavily onto the ground. All the emotions that had been weighing down her heart for the past month burst out, and she relaxed as she cried.

It was unknown how much time had passed before the room's light finally came on. More accurately, it was the light from the secret chamber.

Gu Qing gazed at Gu Hua Nian in fear, her voice choked with sobs: "Dad … I don't want to become strong, I don't want to change myself!" There was no way for her to change, no way at all. Gu Hua Nian's way of making her stronger was actually to teach her how to fight and kill.

Gu Hua Nian saw that Gu Qing's entire body was dirty, her small white face was covered in tears, she was as dirty as a kitten.

After a month of training, not only was he unable to make her strong and cold, he had actually made her even more timid.

In fact, he had trained her so that she wouldn't have to walk with a man by the nose. Her heart was too soft, so … It was impossible to be cruel to that man.

Sighing, Gu Hua Nian helplessly said: "Fine, fine, in the future I won't let you participate in my training again!" After what happened with Gu Junyang last time, Gu Hua Nian knew that if he wanted to live, if he wanted to live a better life than others, he had to be stronger than others. This wasn't something that could be accomplished with money.

Gu Qing was carried into the room by a servant. She sat on the bed, her body still trembling. Gu Hua Nian got someone to put medicine on the skin on her hands and feet, then sat beside her and said sincerely: "Qing'er, don't blame daddy for being ruthless. Daddy really did it for your own good. "

Gu Qing lowered her eyelids, tears streaming down her face. She bit her lips and humphed, "Dad, I know!"

"Qing`er, be stronger." A person lived his entire life and lived in a survival of the fittest environment. If he wanted to not be eliminated or hurt, he had to be stronger than others. Remember, you can't rely on anyone, okay? " He had learned this from Gu Qing and Xiao Mo.

He had thought that since Sorrowless loved her, he would treat her well. However … It turned out that his love didn't last long, and his doting was even shorter than before.

Gu Qing nodded. Her tense nerves finally calmed down, and she started feeling sleepy.

Seeing that Gu Qing had fallen asleep, Gu Hua Nian put her on the bed, covered her with a blanket, and left the room.

Elder Chen stood guard at the door as soon as they left.

"How is it?" he asked as he went upstairs to his study.

"Sorrowless did not discover anything amiss, we can leave this place now!" Elder Chen answered.

"Alright, get ready!" Gu Hua Nian ordered in a low voice.

"Alright!"

Gu Qing rested for a few days in the room. Every day, the servants would deliver the food to the room. Only then did Gu Qing take a few symbolic bites out of it. In fact, most of the time, she would sit on the balcony, her eyes glazed over as she stared off into the distance at the rolling mountains. The peak of the mountains was shrouded in mist, and it was so beautiful that it was hazy.

Her balcony was dark in the afternoon, so she could barely feel the temperature of the sun, only the occasional cool breeze from the room.

"Gu Qing …" A deep male voice came from downstairs. Gu Qing was completely immersed in her own thoughts, and it took him a long time to regain her senses.

The man shouted several times before Gu Qing lowered his gaze.

A man she felt was both unfamiliar and familiar.

Standing up from her chair, she walked to the edge of the balcony and looked down.

Qin Feng, the little boy who had followed her around since she was little, yet was ignored as if he was dust, how did he grow up to be this big in the blink of an eye?!

Moreover, he was no longer the sickly, tearful, and sick bastard he had been when he was a child.

She smiled at him and went downstairs.

Dinner time.

There was complete silence in the spacious hall. From time to time, the sound of tiny knives and forks scraping against plates could be heard.

"Qing'er, the reason why father can live in America this time is all because of Uncle Qin's help!" Gu Hua Nian's voice sounded.

When Gu Qing heard this, she nodded at Qin Feng and casually said, "Thank you!"

Qin Feng politely nodded at her. On the side, Gu Hua Nian calmly observed the two of them. It was obvious that this kid was interested in his own daughter, and that his daughter was acting too coldly in front of him.

"Qing`er, Daddy's career started with Uncle Qin's help. We should be grateful to the Qin family!" Gu Hua Nian pointed.

When Gu Qing heard this, his hand froze. She really didn't understand what her father was trying to say.

The Qin Clan and the Gu Clan were two generations of aristocratic families. If he helped the Gu Clan, why did he have to keep his mouth full? If it was from another angle, the Gu family would help the Qin family regardless of the consequences.

Gu Qing frowned and smiled at Gu Hua Nian: "Dad, Uncle Qin won't take it to heart. As long as we can be of use in the future, we'll do our best to help!"

"Uncle Gu, Gu Qing is right!" Qin Feng immediately said with a smile.

"Qing`er, what are you saying?" Gu HuanNian was obviously not satisfied with Gu Qing's words, he angrily slammed his knife and fork on the table.

Gu Qing glanced at Gu Hua Nian coldly, put down his knife and fork, and spoke faintly: "Dad, I'm full, so I'm going upstairs first!"

When Qin Feng saw Gu Qing, he immediately followed suit: "Gu Qing, let's go out for a walk. I have something to tell you!"

Gu Qing stopped in her tracks, turned around and glanced at him, then looked down at Gu Hua Nian. Finally, she nodded and said: "Okay!"

Gu Hua Nian's small villa was truly hidden. Even Gu Qing didn't know that there was an exquisite house near the sea near T City.

The sun had set and the sea was pitch black. Gu Qing walked shoulder to shoulder with Qin Feng. She wore flat leather shoes, a simple dress, and a long-sleeved sweater.

By the sea, the wind was very strong. Gu Qing's straight, soft hair flew in the wind, and the ends of her hair flapped across Qin Feng's face. He narrowed her eyes and turned to look at Gu Qing.

"Qing, it's been a long time since we've seen each other, right?" Qin Feng was the first to speak.

When Gu Qing heard this, he seriously thought for a moment, "Counting it, it should be another 16 years, right?"

Qin Feng nodded: "En. Who would have thought that they would be separated for sixteen years? A bit... It's the feeling of the years passing by and no one will be spared! "

"The passing of time?" Gu Qing almost burst out laughing. "We're still young, why do you have to make such a scene?"

"What's so funny?" Qin Feng's eyes were full of smiles: "Back then, when I left, you were still standing at the door and staring coldly at me!"

"Is there?" Gu Qing frowned as she thought about it. She felt a little tired from walking, so she sat down on the beach. "Back then, you were really annoying. If you had something to do, you would have followed behind me!"

"…" Qin Feng didn't say anything and just grinned. When he was young, his health was not good. Even the rich and powerful young masters would be despised by others. Although Gu Qing rejected people when she was young, but … He could tell that beneath her cold exterior was a heart that needed the protection and protection of others.

At that time, Gu Qing had rejected everyone, but she had put down her guard against Gu Junyang. Even though he was wrapped up in her butt every day, she still ignored him.

That night, they sat on the beach and chatted for a long time. When they returned home, Gu Qing was cold to the extreme. Even though she was still wearing Qin Feng's jacket, she was still extremely cold.

The first thing he did when he got back to his room was take a hot bath and sleep.

However, her sleep wasn't as peaceful as it was in her dreams. In the end, she was scared awake and curled up in the corner of her bed, unable to fall asleep no matter what.

She felt as if the air in the room was not flowing, and she couldn't even breathe. She quickly jumped off the bed, and with a crash, she opened the window and took deep breaths of the fresh air.

But the tears came without warning.

As expected … A woman could talk about anything, but she could not talk about emotions. She could lose anything, but she could not lose feelings. Once he lost, he would lose too thoroughly. He would have nothing left, and would have to leave behind a body full of scars. He would have to hide in an empty corner and quietly lick his wounds.

Gu Qing breathed in deeply. The cold air of the early morning poured into her, causing goosebumps to rise all over her body. The cold made her feel slightly better.

Helplessly sliding down the wall, Gu Qing sat on the ground. Her mind was blank, as she didn't know what she was thinking.

Was this the punishment the old lady had given her? That four years, she had squandered all of Sorrowless' favors, and now it was her turn to suffer?!

This was karma?

If she could, she would rather not fall in love with Sorrowless and that cold man.

However … Did she regret loving him?

Gu Qing asked herself, but in her heart, she clearly said: No regrets!