Lin Qingping and Gu Juncheng

Chapter 406 Just wait for me

Lin Qingping rushed home, but she was still a little late; however, it could also be said that she arrived just in time.

Because Gu Juncheng had already packed all his things and was about to leave, his eyes lit up when he saw her, "I was just about to go to your school to find you."

"Are you leaving already?" Lin Qingping guessed that he was going to the school to find her so he could say goodbye—a truly hasty farewell.

“Yes! Wu Tianping, come along!” He said urgently, putting down his luggage and grasping her shoulders. “This time, we won’t be coming back to the capital.”

Lin Qingping understood that his graduation arrangements had been completed, and this trip meant he would be settling down on the island.

"Yes." Lin Qingping nodded. "You... had a safe journey."

A thousand words, swirling in my heart, have all come down to this one.

The hands on her shoulders tightened, pulling her into his embrace, very tightly, very tightly. She heard his low, guttural voice in her ear, "I'll wait for you."

She leaned against his chest, nodded, and then, remembering that he couldn't see, quickly said "Mmm."

"Lin Qingping..." He cupped her face in his hands, "I've already submitted my application to remarry. Once it's approved, we'll remarry!"

Lin Qingping couldn't help but laugh. This person was obsessed with that piece of paper. She couldn't help but ask, "Are you afraid to operate without a license or what?"

He immediately became serious. "Lin Qingping, this is a matter of principle!"

Okay, okay...

Lin Qingping stood on tiptoe, touched his lips, then bit them hard, and smiled at him, "Does this count as going against your principles?"

He was both amused and exasperated. "Lin Qingping, you..."

"What's wrong with me? Am I unprincipled? Am I not reserved? What can you do to me then?" Lin Qingping tilted her chin up and looked up at him.

He lowered his head and responded to her with even more force than before.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment; apart from the cicadas chirping outside the window, there was only the sound of hot, short breaths.

After a long while, he released her, then pulled her tightly into his arms again, slightly out of breath, "Lin Qingping, I have to go. If I delay any longer, I..."

He hugged her tightly, saying, "I'm afraid I won't be able to leave."

These words were spoken almost silently close to her ear, mingling with his hot breath, and Lin Qingping felt as if half of her face was burning up.

"Hmm..." she said softly, blushing, "Go quickly."

Then, of all people, she had to provoke him, asking, "What about your principles?"

He raised his hand high, but in the end only lightly slapped her on the bottom, saying, "You just wait!"

Lin Qingping could see his helpless mix of suppressed anger and amusement, and suppressed a laugh, "Fine, I'll wait!"

He finally lost his composure because of her and laughed out loud. "Then I'll go first." After saying that, he still held her hand tightly and looked at her deeply. "Thank you for your hard work."

Lin Qingping heard a car horn outside, which meant that Wu Tianping had come to pick him up. "Hurry up, or you'll miss your train."

He nodded, patted her hair again, picked up his luggage, and left.

Lin Qingping didn't go out to see him off; she just stood at the window and watched him.

He seemed to know she was watching him, and even turned around and waved from the sidewalk before getting into the car.

The car slowly disappeared from sight.

Lin Qingping felt a deep sense of loss, especially after walking around the house and discovering that he had taken almost all his belongings. This feeling intensified, considering that even when they were going through their divorce, his things hadn't been cleared out this thoroughly.

She knew that soon she would do the same as him, tidy up the place and leave with Zhiyuan, but the emptiness in her heart still lingered.

Zhiyuan.

Thinking of this name, I realized that Zhiyuan should be back soon. I've mentioned this to Zhiyuan before, but we didn't discuss it in detail. I need to have a proper talk with him again.

She turned and went into the kitchen to prepare dinner.

Just as I finished preparing the dishes, Zhiyuan came back. Hearing the noise in the kitchen, he opened his mouth and started calling for his mother.

"Mom! What's for dinner today?" Zhiyuan rushed in and asked.

Lin Qingping found it amusing. This child's greatest joy, even now, is still eating delicious food. However, this does provide her with emotional value, because she has loved cooking in both her lives. Having people patronize her food is her greatest joy as a food professional.

"Wow, are we having fish today?" Zhiyuan excitedly started looking for something to do. "I'll peel the ginger and wash the scallions."

“The fish were bought by your father, and they’re kept in the pond.” Lin Qingping turned to look at him and said, “Zhiyuan, there’s something we need to talk about.”

Zhiyuan skillfully used a small knife to peel the ginger, saying, "Mom, are you going to talk about our family moving to the island with the army?"

"Yes." This child is really clever.

"Great! When are we leaving? Are we going when summer vacation starts?" Zhiyuan seemed quite happy and didn't seem reluctant at all.

"But Zhiyuan, are you really willing to go?" Lin Qingping analyzed with him, "If you go to the island, you won't be able to play with Xiaoyuan and the others, and there won't be as many colorful activities as in the capital. Also, the educational resources are definitely not as good as in the capital, and when you go to university..."

"I got into university based on my own ability!" Zhiyuan said. "The capital has its own activities, and the island has its own activities. I even made a promise with Lei Zi to go fishing! I also made a promise with Xiaoyuan and the others that our friendship will last forever, and when we meet again after we've grown up, we'll still be good friends!"

Lin Qingping was taken aback. "So you were all prepared?"

“Yeah! What else?” Zhiyuan looked at her. “Mom, you’re not thinking of leaving me at my aunt’s house in the capital, are you? Making me continue my studies in the capital?”

Lin Qingping was speechless. She had indeed had this idea, but to be honest, she was reluctant and worried, so she came to ask for his opinion, of course, she wanted to respect Zhiyuan's own wishes.

"No!" Zhiyuan washed the ginger and started picking scallions. "I want to stay with you. Otherwise, when my father goes on a mission, who will keep you company? You're afraid of all the insects, rats, cockroaches, and snakes on the island. Who will protect you?"

Lin Qingping: ...

"Who? Who's afraid of these things?" Don't they respect her dignity as an elder?

"Anyway, I'm going with you! Studying is my own business, and I won't let you down!" Zhiyuan's little face was full of determination.

Lin Qingping, of course, also wanted to take him away, and upon hearing this, she felt completely relieved. "Alright, then I'll add an extra dish for you today!"

"Okay! Mom, can I have the fried potato fries from last time?" Zhiyuan's eyes lit up.

Lin Qingping: ...I wanted to make you something nicer! That's all!

island.

Gu Juncheng is back.

The plants at the gate have been replaced with new ones again...

It seems Chen Lei has killed another tree, or maybe more than one.