Chapter 204: The First Time
When Jiang Shuxuan came back, he brought with him two kids.
One was Hua Youlin, and the other was Luo Wenlin.
This is the first time they were stepping into a university in the Imperial Capital, so they were all excited about seeing the campus.
Luo Wenlin knew that both Luo Wenlang and Gu Xiqiao were studying here, a determination lit in his heart and he said, I will also study in A University in the future!
I want to be in the same school as Sister Gu too! Hua Youlins eyes sparkled as he said that too.
Jiang Shuxuan glanced at him. With just English and Physics?
Hua Youlin: He didnt have anything to reply to that.
He so wanted to snap a comeback that was ambitious and mighty, that wasnt English and Physics enough? But he was scared as heck, and just decided that silence was a better option.
The three of them walked toward the laboratory. They had just taken a few steps and then they caught Luo Wenlang and Gu Xiqiao heading in their direction.
Yu Ning has finished the research into the source code, Luo Wenlang updated Gu Xiqiao as they walked about the recent happenings of the companys affairs.
Hearing his words, Gu Xiqiao raised an eyebrow. It was about time he did, according to her estimation. Are we preparing to build the virtual network?
Luo Wenlang laughed lightly. Hes preparing it, but itll probably take another month. Yu Ning had in fact explained everything in a lot of jargon to him, he and Uncle Mu had not understood a single word, just the end sentence where he said it would take another month to complete.
Nine Heavens was not going to release this piece of news, but when it was ready to run, it would definitely shock the entire world.
Those people who had been consistently shocked would be used to it by now anyway, after so many times.
Not bad, Gu Xiqiao said, her lips curling upwards. Yu Ning really had a good head on his shoulders.
Oh right, theres a new student in our college. Luo Wenlang suddenly said. Its a high-achiever student from Stanford, and the dean showed me her information today. Its very good indeed, and shell be making a speech tomorrow for our department.
Hearing these words, Gu Xiqiao lowered her eyes without saying anything.
Actually Seeing that Gu Xiqiao was not participating in the conversation, Luo Wenlang couldnt help but scratch his nose. The dean has seen the portfolio that you gave me, and he asked me if I could ask my boss to give a speech too.
And your answer? The delicate eyebrows lifted.
Luo Wenlang gave a sigh. I said no.
Gu Xiqiao let out a satisfied expression. Little child really knows the way.
Stopping in his steps, Luo Wenlang watched her back as she walked. Sometimes he really felt that Gu Xiqiao was really too old on the inside. Everyone on the outside was still trying to guess who the person behind the scenes of Nine Heavens were, and they wouldnt expect to be someone who was still in school.
If it was anyone else, the matter would probably have been leaked to the public a long time ago.
Low-key.
This was the only word that Luo Wenlang could use to describe her.
Gu Xiqiao walked to Jiang Shuxuans side, and with a glance she saw Haha in his hands, and the blood on its leg, and her heart clenched. What happened to Haha?
It sneaked out by itself, Jiang Shuxuan replied, looking at her. He wanted to tell her that there was only a little blood, but seeing the frown on her face, he refrained. Dont worry, Ive already applied some medicine and the wound is closed.
Long, lean fingers smoothen out the frown on her face, and then he opened the car door. When we get back later, well give him a bath.
As soon as the three of them got into the car, Xixi flew in. It actually wanted to act cute and pampered in front of Gu XIqiao, but then it saw Hahas leg and its expression turned solemn. Chirp chirp chiiiirp! (Haha! What happened?!)
Woof woof woof~ (I was bullied by a snot-nosed brat. It hurts, I want to cry.)
Chirp chirp chiiirp! (Dont cry, next time I wont leave you alone when we go out!)
Woof woof woof! (I knew you were different from those assholes out there!)
Chirp chirp chiiiiirp! (Son, what would you do without your dad?)
Haha: Xixi was only normal for three seconds.
Gu Xiqiao slapped Xixi who was making a racket away, and seeing that Haha was in her arms, Xixi flew and sat in the back seat aggrieved, going to Hua Youlin instead.
***
On the other side, Baili Wenxi had gone to the ancient martial arts world to find Baili Qu, and had gone back to the small community they were staying at after. She had initially wanted to see Baili Bin, but the hour was late, and she was afraid to disturb his rest, and so she only went to see him the next morning.
Baili Bin was already downstairs at this time, since he came to the community area, he would always take a morning walk.
Today, he didnt expect to bump into Baili Wenxi.
Aunt. Baili Bin greeted and gave her a warm smile.
Baili Wenxis eyes were red-rimmed, it had been almost twenty years since she saw Baili Bin in person. She had never returned ever since she left for England, and only the old housekeeper in the Baili family would send her photos each year. She didnt expect him to still be able to recognize her.
She hurriedly responded, and seeing that Uncle Tai was about to help Baili Bin stand, she came forward. Uncle Tai, please let me.
Uncle Tai didnt step back, but he lowered his head. Miss, the young master is a bit heavy.
He was no longer estranged, after all.
Baili Wenxi watched Uncle Tai help Baili Bin to do his walking practice, it was only when she saw with her own eyes that he was able to stand, that the stone in her heart was finally put down.
Mommy, Cousin. Fu Xuejun greeted them with a yawn as she walked over. She had been woken up by Baili Wenxis call early this morning, telling her that she needed to come greet her cousin.
Fu Xuejun actually didnt have much care in her heart, this cousin of hers had always been indifferent to her, and was no different than a stranger. She wasnt about to try to cozy up to someone who clearly wasnt interested in reciprocating.
She was also well aware of his temperament, and it seemed like everyone was the same. Even her grandfather wasnt an exception, and so she wasnt too bothered about it.
Baili Bin just glanced at Fu Xuejun faintly. Cousin. The voice was cold, and there wasnt much emotion in it.
Fu Xuejuns movement stilled, and she looked at Baili Bin closer. Why did she feel that Baili Bins tone was colder than usual?
Was it her imagination?
Cousin, my dad will be holding a banquet in the capital tomorrow, and therell be many celebrities and nobles coming. Do you want to go? Fu Xuejun said as she stared at Baili Bins face, suddenly recalling this matter.
Juner! Baili Wenxi had furrowed her brows, and her tone was slightly harsh.
Baili Bin had never attended a banquet ever since his legs had gotten injured. He had rarely appeared in front of people since the incident, much less banquets. Fu Xuejun had always been smart and knew how to read the situations, how could she be so insensitive today?
Its fine. Baili Bins face didnt change much. Thank you for your kindness, Cousin, but I will pass on it.
Fu Xuejun flashed a smile at her mother, as though trying to assure her that she didnt mean anything bad. After that, she turned to Baili Bin again, an apologetic smile on her face. Im sorry, Cousin. I just wanted you to find a future wife that is better than Shi Haixuan at the banquet.
The air suddenly dropped to a chilling temperature.
Baili Wenxi looked at Fu Xuejun with an incredulous look, not understanding why her daughter was saying such words.
Uncle Tai looked at the girl with a very cold look in his eyes. If it wasnt the fact that she was Baili Wenxis daughter, he would have made his move already. Nobody had dared to bring up the name Shi Haixuan in front of Baili Bin, and this Fu Xuejun dared to do so right after she came back? What kind of ulterior motive did she have?
The tense atmosphere was interrupted by a sudden, clear voice.
Brother Baili. It was a young girl, and the voice was soft and gentle.
Baili Bin turned his head, the indifferent expression on his face disappearing instantly. His lips curled up into a gentle smile, and his handsome face brightened up like a hundred flowers were blooming. Good morning, Qiao Qiao.
Baili Wenxi, who practically had her heart hanging by a thread finally let go discreetly, and turned her eyes to where Baili Bin was looking at.
She was extremely curious about who this person was, to be able to make Baili Bin change so much in an instant.
Even Fu Xuejun was surprised, the few times that she had returned to the Imperial Capital, she had seen Baili Bin a few times. Although Baili Bin was not warm or kind to her, he had remained polite and courteous all the while. That was the reason why she thought her cousin had always been like this.
But looking at him now, it seemed that it wasnt so.
She turned to look too.
It was a young girl wearing sportswear, and because she had just run in the morning, there was a fresh layer of sweat on her forehead. Her eyebrows were a delicate arch, and her face was as pretty as a picture. The most outstanding feature on her face was her eyes, they were bright and looked like they were sparkling. Although her face held an indifferent expression, there was a hint of gentleness and warmth in her eyes, coupled together with a sharpness that made people afraid to meet her eyes directly.
Fu Xuejun dropped the phone that she held in her hand in shock.
Baili Wenxi was also stunned, the picture that she saw on her phone really didnt do any justice to the person in real life.
Baili Bin watched their reaction from the corner of his eyes, and his mouth pulled downwards slightly, but he ignored them both. He turned gentle eyes toward Gu Xiqiao, and motioned to Uncle Tai to help him back into the wheelchair.
I dont see Haha or Xixi today? Baili Bin said, the gentle smile still on his lips.
Haha was injured yesterday, so I didnt bring it out. Gu Xiqiao reached out to feel Baili Bins pulse. How do you feel today, Brother Baili?
I feel great. Baili Bins eyes went softer, if that was possible.
Uncle Tai also let out a breath of relief, he was extremely overjoyed when he saw Gu Xiqiao walk over, and he couldnt help but mutter, Miss Gu, you need to talk to Young Master, he only went to bed at three oclock in the morning!
Gu Xiqiao narrowed her eyes. Brother Baili, you cant keep this up
I wont do it the next time. Baili Bin shook his head in defeat, laughing as he did. He glanced at Uncle Tai, he was so nosy. It was just a one-time thing yesterday.
Have you drunk your medication? Gu Xiqiao asked.
Uncle Tai remembered it suddenly, and he straightened up. Miss Gu, please watch over the Young Master for a bit. The medicine should be ready now!
Baili Wenxi finally recovered from the daze that she was in, and she looked toward Gu Xiqiao, and then toward Uncle Tai who was rushing off.
Uncle Tai had not displayed such trust, even toward the eldest lady like her.
Who in the world was this girl, and why did Uncle Tai trust her so?
And also, how could she look so much like her?
Cousin. Fu Xuejun lowered herself to pick up the phone that she had dropped on the ground, and then she smiled at Baili Bin. Who is this young miss, why dont you introduce her?
The matter that she most worried about has not happened, it seems. Baili Bin had not called her mother again after she had picked that call up, otherwise her mother wouldnt be reacting this way.
Bai Libin glanced at Gu Xiqiao, only to see an indifferent expression on her face, as though she hadnt seen the two people in front of her before. There was a feeling of distress that welled up in him for no particular reason.
He didnt bother about what Fu Xuejun had said, and as soon as he raised his head, he caught sight of another figure walking toward them. There was some discomfort on the other mans face, and Baili Bin started smiling again immediately. This was indeed the first time that he had seen Jiang Shuxuan like this.