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Pei Jingzhouâs words stopped Chen Xin from persuading him. It also made Chen Xin realize for the first time what true love was stronger than gold.
Mr. Pei was more loyal to his wife than gold. Even if Madam went to see another man behind Mr. Peiâs back, Mr. Pei trusted her unconditionally and without a bottom line.
Li Xiwu arrived outside the district where Gu Lanshi lived at two-thirty sharp. However, she did not go up today. Instead, she sat quietly in the car and waited for Gu Lanshi. Until Gu Lanshiâs figure appeared in her vision. She lowered the window. âTake my car.â
Gu Lanshi had no objections and got into Li Xiwuâs car.
Li Xiwu reached out and tapped on the GPS a few times. She glanced sideways and asked, âLocation?
Gu Lanshi said, âShouguo Kindergarten.â
Li Xiwu searched for the location of Shuoguo Kindergarten on the GPS. After locating it, she set off.
Gu Lanshi watched her turn the steering wheel skillfully. âI remember that when you were in Country T, you were preparing to take the driverâs license test. Later on, you were delayed because of your pregnancy. I didnât expect you to be so skilled at driving now.â
Li Xiwu looked straight ahead, her face expressionless. â1 havenât just been breathing for the past four years.â
Gu Lanshi choked and only smiled. He looked at her intently and asked, âDoes
Pei Jingzhou know that youâre here today?â
Li Xiwu said, âHe knows.â
Gu Lanshiâs lips twitched. âIs that so? Then did he know that youâre here to see me?â
As the car drove on the wide road, Li Xiwu suddenly tilted the steering wheel when she sped up. Right on the heels of that, she straightened it immediately. The car swayed for a moment. Gu Lanshi frowned. âWhatâs wrong?
Li Xiwu smiled and said as she drove, âIâm not that good at driving. I canât be distracted, so I suggest you be quiet.â
Gu Lanshi knew what Li Xiwu meant. It was not that Li Xiwu was too mean, but she really was not in the mood to deal with Gu Lanshiâs words now. She was not distracted, but she would be very frustrated.
Shuoguo Kindergarten was a little far from Gu Lanshiâs address. It was about a ten-minute drive. When they arrived, it was 2:55 pm. Many parents were already standing outside the kindergarten.
Li Xiwu parked the car and put on a mask and hat. She followed Gu Lanshi to the kindergarten. Recently, her image had been easily recognized outside.
Wearing a mask to cover her face could avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble.
She turned around and realized that Gu Lanshi was also wearing a mask. She looked at him quietly for a few seconds. Gu Lanshi understood and explained, âIâve been on that show, so I have to avoid unnecessary trouble.â
Li Xiwu said, âThe teacher should know you, right?â
Gu Lanshi said, âShe does, but I have the image of Youyouâs brother. Itâs understandable for me to pick up my sister.â
Li Xiwu looked away and turned to look in the direction of the crowd. âYouâve lowered your seniority.â
Gu Lanshi suppressed his smile and did not say anything.
The architectural style of Shuoguo Kindergarten was very attractive. It was obvious that the area where it stood belonged to the aristocrats. Li Xiwu familiarized herself with the surrounding environment and turned to Gu Lanshi. âYouyou is attending kindergarten here?â
Gu Lanshi replied, âYes.â
Li Xiwu looked into the kindergarten. The wall was too high to see.
âGu Lanshi,â she called out, still looking inside, even though she couldnât see a single child.
Gu Lanshi nodded and said, âDonât be anxious. They will open the door on time.â
Li Xiwu retracted her gaze and looked at him. âShould I go in and pick Youyou up?â
âYou wonât be able to pick her up if you go.â Gu Lanshi made it clear in advance.
âI handled the procedures for Youyouâs first day at kindergarten. In addition, Auntie Lin, who has been taking care of Youyou. Youâve never been here before. The teacher doesnât know you. They have to call me to confirm it again and again and sign some papers. The process will be more troublesome.â
Li Xiwu looked away. âThen go and pick her up.â
Gu Lanshi asked, âAre you in a hurry?
Li Xiwu said truthfully, âA little.â
âYouyou will be very happy to see you,â Gu Lanshi said.
Li Xiwu pursed her lips. ââ¦I hope so.â
After opening the door on time, Li Xiwu was already prepared to wait. However, Gu Lanshi suddenly said to her, âLetâs go together. Anyway, youâre wearing a mask and hat. You donât have to worry about being recognized.â Li Xiwu hesitated for two seconds, then lowered her head and followed.
Under the teacherâs command, the children lined up and were picked up by their parents one by one. Li Xiwu did not need to line up to pick them up. She stood in an empty space and watched quietly.
She searched for Youyou among the children. Youyou was standing at the back. She was carrying a small purple school bag and pulling her hair in boredom. Her big watery eyes were rolling.
The scene instantly overlapped in front of Li Xiwuâs eyes. Youyou on the pleasure boat that day and Youyou in front of her were the same person.
When Youvou realized that it was also Gu Lanshi who came to Dick her up today, her eyes instantly lit up and she called out in a crisp voice, âBrother.â
The teacher was also surprised to see Gu Lan. She asked, âMr. Gu, havenât you been busy recently?â
Gu Lanshiâs voice was gentle. âNot very busy.â
The teacher said, âNo wonder youâve been picking up Youyou more often than before.â
Gu Lanshi nodded indifferently and reached out to Youyou. Youyou ignored Gu Lanshiâs hand and went forward to hug Gu Lanshiâs leg like a koala. âBrother, I donât want to eat cake today. I want Ultraman.â
Gu Lanshi was surprised. âUltraman? Are you sure itâs not a beautiful doll?â
Youyou said in a muffled voice, âI want Ultraman. I want to defeat the monster
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Gu Lanshi bent down and picked Youyou up. âOkay, Iâll buy it.â
âOh yeah ? â Youyou raised her fist. âCharge, charge, charge. Buy Ultraman, buy ten Ultraman, and defeat the monster Magnia.â
Gu Lanshi agreed gently. âOkay, weâll buy ten.â
He carried Youyou and walked towards Li Xiwu. Because Li Xiwu was wearing a mask and hat, Youyou could not recognize her for a moment. Even though Gu Lanshi was carrying her and standing in front of Li Xiwu, she thought that she was the parent of another child.
âYouyou.â
As Li Xiwu called Youyouâs name, Youyou stopped gesturing and turned to look at Li Xiwu.
Although children had good memories, Li Xiwu covered most of her face, revealing only her eyes. Youyou couldnât recognize her at all. She wrapped her arms around Gu Lanshiâs neck and slowly moved back, her eyes gradually becoming guarded.
Gu Lanshi said, âSheâs the older sister.â
Youyou remained silent and buried her face in Gu Lanshi i s arms. She did not move, like an ostrich. Gu Lanshi couldnât help but laugh. He looked up and said to Li Xiwu, âLetâs go out first. Itâs not convenient for you to take off your mask
Li Xiwu replied emotionlessly, âYes.â
After coming out, Gu Lanshi carried Youyou into the car and placed her in the backseat. Li Xiwu was about to drive when Gu Lanshi stopped her. âSit in the back.â
Li Xiwu said, âYouyou is afraid of me.â
Gu Lanshi said, âThatâs because you didnât take off your mask.â
Li Xiwu hesitated for a moment before agreeing. She opened the door of the backseat and was about to get in when Youyou screamed
âAh! Kidnapping!â