C289

Chapter 289 - More than 20 Years Ago

An unknown tune echoed by Lin Sitong's ears. As sshe laid on the bed, he looked at Gu Zhirou's gentle face and her eyes that were shining in the darkness. Her restless heart suddenly calmed down.

His crow feather eyelashes fluttered twice before slowly drooping, casting a gentle shadow under the dim light of the night lamp.

Gu Zhirou's humming voice gradually weakened, her gaze landed on Lin Sitong who was lying on the bed. After a long while, Gu Zhirou reached out her hand, gently brushed the hair on Lin Sitong's face, and said: "Good night."

With that, Gu Zhirou stood up and prepared to leave.

Just as he turned around, the person lying on the bed muttered a sentence, and his dream-like, indistinct voice reached Gu Zhirou's ear: "Mother …"

Gu Zhirou left with a slight pause. She couldn't help but slightly raise the corner of her mouth, revealing a gentle smile.

After walking out of the door, Aunt Wang welcomed him with a jacket in his hands. He lowered his voice and asked: "Is young miss asleep?"

Gu Zhirou nodded, and could not help but reveal a smile.

"Ever since the Miss appeared, the Madam's smile has increased a little." Aunt Wang looked at Gu Zhirou, her eyes revealing a gentle smile.

Hearing Aunt Wang's words, Gu Zhirou's smile suddenly froze. After a long while, Gu Zhirou pretended to ask unintentionally, "Aunt Wang, tell me, did my child back then really … Is it really gone? "

"Madam, why did you suddenly think of asking this question?" Aunt Wang opened her eyes wide, shocked by Gu Zhirou's question.

"I don't know why, but during this period of time, I feel like … I always feel like my baby is right there by my side. " Gu Zhirou's face revealed a trace of hesitation, and she wanted to say something but hesitated.

"Madam, over twenty years have passed …" There was a tinge of sadness in Aunt Wang's eyes. She couldn't help but say to Gu Zhirou, "Please put this matter aside …"

"Put it down?" Gu Zhirou laughed bitterly, "That was a child born out of ten months of gestation, how can I let it go?"

Aunt Wang went silent, her heart full of worry as she looked at Gu Zhirou, not knowing what to say.

"Forget it." Gu Zhirou stroked the Clothes on her body and sighed softly, "Just pretend that I didn't say anything. Perhaps it's because there's been a Santone around recently, and it always makes me think of my own child. "

Seeing the dejected look on Gu Zhirou's face, Aunt Wang was hesitant. She wanted to say something, but he had a struggling look in her eyes.

But Gu Zhirou did not notice, and went straight to her own room.

"Madam!" Aunt Wang suddenly shouted and stopped Gu Zhirou.

Gu Zhirou stared blankly for a moment, turned her head to look at her, and asked doubtfully: "Is there something else?"

Aunt Wang did not expect herself to call out to Gu Zhirou, her expression was blank for a moment, then she forced out a stiff smile: "Nothing much, I just wanted to ask Madam, do you want me to send a cup of milk?"

"No need." Gu Zhirou shook her head tiredly, she did not notice the strange expression on Aunt Wang's face, "If I really can't sleep, what's the use of drinking all the milk in this world?"

Aunt Wang pursed her lips and did not say another word.

"Alright, you should go rest early as well." Gu Zhirou glanced at Aunt Wang, pushed open the door and entered the room.

Seeing that the door was slowly closing in front of him, Aunt Wang felt as if all the strength in his body was suddenly sucked out, and his entire back powerlessly bent down.

After standing in his original spot for who knows how long, Aunt Wang slowly turned around and walked down from the first floor.

So many years had passed, she had thought that Gu Zhirou had already put aside the past, but who knew … For more than twenty years, she had never forgotten.

So, was his decision then the right one or the wrong one?

After walking down the last flight of stairs, Aunt Wang turned to look at Gu Zhirou's room, her eyes revealing a look of guilt.

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"Stone, what do you think about me wearing this set of Clothes today?"

Wearing a green-colored dress, Gu Zhirou walked in front of Lin Sitong and twirled in a circle, her posture making it seem as if she was a seventeen or eighteen year old girl.

Lin Sitong raised her head from the book in her hand and her eyes immediately lit up: "Looks good!"

Usually, the Clothes in Aunt Gu would mainly rely on plain colors, making her appear extremely dignified and elegant. This was the first time Lin Sitong had ever seen in such a fresh and tender colored Clothes.

Gu Zhirou nodded his head in satisfaction: "Then I'll wear it today and leave."

Lin Sitong was startled. "Aunt Gu, you're going out today?"

"There's a Painting Exhibition in the museum in A City today." Gu Zhirou laughed, looked at Lin Sitong, and said, "Sitong, you should accompany me too."

"Huh?"

The expression on Lin Sitong's face was somewhat blank for a moment.

It would be alright if he let her draw a picture of the human body, and let her see the Painting Exhibition … Isn't that the same as chewing peony?

Lin Sitong hesitated and looked up to see Gu Zhirou's eyes filled with expectation. The scale in Lin Sitong's heart instantly tilted towards the "go" side.

The Aunt Wang passed by Gu Zhirou and said this sentence while beaming: "Madam has been searching for the Clothes that has gone out today since last night. It's been so many years, but this is the first time I've seen Madame looking forward to this matter."

"Besides, Miss has been staying at home for the past few days, either reading or daydreaming. Madam is really worried …" Aunt Wang glanced at Lin Sitong, and continued.

Lin Sitong opened her mouth, but still did not say anything, but the scale in her heart silently tilted towards the "Go" side.

"Speaking of which, we haven't gone out together since that banquet." Gu Zhirou said, a trace of melancholy appearing on her gentle face, "I've always been looking forward to going out with Stone …"

Go to hell!

If he couldn't even satisfy a small wish like the Aunt Gu's, what else could he do?

The current Lin Sitong had completely forgotten about the previous experience of being "sold" by Gu Zhirou.

Lin Sitong immediately made up her mind and stood up from the sofa: "Wait for me to change into my Clothes."

Gu Zhirou smiled and said: "I've already prepared it for you, put it in your locker room."

A series of question marks immediately appeared on Lin Sitong's head.

Gu Zhirou sighed softly. "Because I've always been looking forward to it …"

The doubt in Lin Sitong's heart immediately became guilt.

Behind Lin Sitong, Gu Zhirou and Aunt Wang exchanged glances.