She was cold and stiff in the small dark room, she stopped banging on the door, and sat down slowly along the door. In the small dark room, she didn't know who had lost a knife, so she picked it up with a stiff hand and slashed it down her wrist.

Blood quickly ran down her wrists, and she could even hear the clatter of the drops on the ground. Strangely, she didn't feel pain, but a sense of relief.

Probably because the blood in her body was running out little by little, her breathing became rapid. Her chest was so suppressed that it looked like it was about to explode, and she collapsed in a pool of blood. She tried to struggle to get up, but she couldn't. It's like I'm being bound by something.

She sat up from the bed at once.

The room was still dark, Gu Shi'an slowed down a little, and when his eyes adjusted to the darkness, he found that he was still in the police station.

Her body was weak, and she waited for a long time before reaching out to wipe the dense fine sweat that came out of her forehead.

The dream is so clear. To this day, she still seems to be able to hear it. Gu Sun's childish sharp and vicious voice.

Gu Shi'an held his forehead and closed his eyes tightly.

Probably because she was more fragile when she was alone, it took her a while to change and lie back on the bed.

She couldn't sleep again this time, so she just lay quietly with her eyes closed.

Gu Shi'an originally thought that it would take a long time for him to go out. Who knew that by the afternoon of the next day, she would be let out.

When he went out, in addition to the lawyer, Qin Tang was also there, probably seeing that Gu Shi'an's face was not very good, he said in a low voice: "It's okay." ”

He said that he had left a lawyer to deal with the aftermath, and he took Gu Shi'an out of the police station.

They came quickly, and Gu Shi'an didn't know what was going on outside. After getting into the car, he hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "Did you catch the person who set the fire?" ”

Qin Tang replied at this time: "No." The lawyer had evidence of the man's perjury. ”

Since it is perjury, it proves that someone wants to frame Gu Shi'an. The case has become much more complicated than before. However, she is not the only suspect.

Gu Shi'an nodded. Qin Tang seemed to know what else she wanted to ask, and then said, "Her son is a gambler and owes a lot of money to a casino. That money was an astronomical amount for their family, but the other day, the money was returned. Now the aunt has admitted that she took money from others and committed perjury on behalf of others. In fact, she didn't see anything, she was cleaning the hallway when the fire broke out that day, and she didn't run out until the alarm went off. ”

This progress is inevitably too fast, and Gu Shi'an feels a little strange in his heart. But I can't say what's strange. He nodded.

Qin Tang didn't say anything more, and motioned for the driver to drive.

Gu Shi'an didn't plan to go to Qin Tang's apartment again, so he said, "Just send me back to the old house." ”

Qin Tang's movements paused for a moment and did not speak.

However, the driver in front glanced at Gu Shi'an from the rearview mirror, and said with a slight smile: "Miss Gu, today is Mr. Qin's birthday." ”

Gu Shi'an was stunned for a few seconds before he said, "Then I have to prepare a birthday gift for you." ”

Her tone was extremely serious.

Qin Tang nodded and said, "You can make a birthday cake." After a pause, he added, "I have an oven over there." ”

said that he was preparing a birthday gift, but Gu Shi'an didn't think about what to give at all. Qin Tang didn't lack anything, and at this moment, she couldn't prepare any special gifts.

She also simply went down the steps of Qin Tang and said hello. said: "I will make you a cake today, and I will make up for your birthday gift later." ”

Qin Tang was not polite and responded with a good word.

Although Qin Tang asked her to make a birthday cake, it was only a temporary idea. There are no ingredients for making cakes at home. After Gu Shi'an asked, he asked him to go to the supermarket to prepare the ingredients first.

Qin Tang asked the driver to go to a nearby supermarket.

He has a lot to do, and he stays until the car stops in the supermarket parking lot. His phone rang. I don't know what the person on the other side of the phone said, so his brows furrowed and he didn't speak.

There must be something wrong with him like this. Gu Shi'an said softly: "If you want to do something, just go and get busy, I'll just buy it myself." ”

Qin Tang's brows furrowed again, and he hung up the phone after saying that he knew.

He had to go back to the company, so that Gu Shi'an would wait here for the driver to come back after shopping. Gu Shi'an nodded, and asked him to go and busy him, leaving her alone.

Qin Tang left quickly, and Gu Shi'an stood in place for a while, and then walked along the entrance to the supermarket.

Probably because she had just come out of it, she was a little uncomfortable with the bright and dazzling lights in the supermarket. My head was a little dizzy, but after a while I got used to it, and pushed the cart inside.

Qin Tang's birthday, naturally, can't just be as simple as making a birthday cake. She bought a lot of vegetables in the supermarket, and then bought the ingredients to make the cake.

The driver did not come back after shopping. After all, it was not appropriate to make up for her birthday, so she left her things in the supermarket and went to a shopping mall not far away.

It's been a long time since she's made a birthday cake and has no idea if she'll be able to do it well. While walking, he called Chang Yin and asked her how to make cakes.

Chang Yan said it carefully, Gu Shi'an went through it in his mind and wrote it down one by one. It wasn't until I entered the mall that I hung up the phone.

She didn't think about what gift to give for a while, and when she entered the mall, she looked around. When she turned her head to the left and looked to the left, she saw Chen Xiao standing next to her and looking at her.

I don't know how long he's been standing, his eyes are cold.

Gu Shi'an didn't expect to meet him here at all, and couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. Chen Xiao over there seemed to not know her at all, and walked straight past her and walked straight to her side.

By the time Gu Shi'an came back to his senses, he had already walked so far. She didn't care about him, and looked at the birthday gift for Qin Tang in the mall.

She had no experience in picking gifts, and she didn't know what to buy.

The shopping guide here is very enthusiastic, and when she heard that she was going to give it as a birthday gift, she immediately recommended wallets, ties, watches and other things to Gu Shi'an.

Gu Shi'an pondered for a while, and finally decided to send a watch.

There are many kinds of watches, and the shopping guide is very patient, and she recommends them for Gu Shi'an. I recommended two or three of them. She stopped suddenly.

Gu Shi'an was listening carefully, and he was puzzled when he saw her stop. He looked up at her.

The shopping guide had withdrawn her gaze, a little uncomfortable, and said in a low voice, "There's a gentleman over there who has been watching you." ”

Gu Shi'an looked sideways at this time.

When she looked at the past, Chen Xiao had already walked over to this side casually. He didn't say what he wanted, just walked around. He didn't say hello to Gu Shi'an, as if he didn't know her at all.

The shopping guide originally thought that the two knew each other, but now she was puzzled. However, he quickly put away his curiosity and continued to introduce the watch to Gu Shi'an.

I don't know why, Gu Shi'an always felt that Chen Xiao was looking at him. But every time he raised his head, Chen Xiao didn't look here. But as soon as she lowered her head and chosen, she felt like a man's back, and she was extremely uncomfortable.

She tried her best to ignore the feeling and carefully chosen. Because of the price, she picked out two of the suitable ones.

As she was contrasting, she saw the shopping guide looking to her side.

Gu Shi'an also raised his head unconsciously and looked sideways.

Chen Xiao didn't know when he walked up to her and stood beside her. His gaze was cold, and he didn't care about the shopping guide behind him. Just stared at Gu Shi'an.

In this way, even the most outsiders can sense that something is wrong. The shopping guide who recommended the watch looked at Gu Shi'an.

Gu Shi'an didn't speak, lowered his head, and looked at the two watches.

Chen Xiao didn't leave, just stood aside. The cold gaze moved to the watch placed in front of Gu Shi'an.

Gu Shi'an didn't care about him, but he quickly made a decision, pushed one of the watches in front of the shopping guide, and said, "Wrap this up for me." ”

The shopping guide replied yes, tried her best to ignore Chen Xiao's gaze, and said with a smile: "This is a birthday gift, can I change the packaging for you?" Rest assured, there is no charge ......"

Before she finished her words, Chen Xiao, who had been standing still, took a step forward. He took the watch from her front and said, "I want it." ”

The shopping guide was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile: "Okay, I'll pack it for you right away." ”

She was naturally happy to get such a business.

It's just that she just finished speaking. Chen Xiao said lightly: "I want all the inventory of this one." Including this piece. ”

He said as he tapped his fingers on the box. There was no expression on a handsome face.

At this moment, the smile on the shopping guide's face stiffened, and she said, "This watch was ordered by this young lady." ”

Chen Xiao didn't look at Gu Shi'an, and said, "Now I want it." ”

He clearly did this on purpose. Gu Shi'an couldn't help but grit his teeth and looked up at him.

As if he didn't notice her gaze, Chen Xiao took out a card from his wallet and threw it on the counter, saying, "Haven't you paid yet?" ”

Although Gu Shi'an said that he wanted it first, the amount of this piece was very different from the amount that Chen Xiao wanted. The shopping guide quickly picked up the card and handed it to the people around her to signal to swipe it, and then looked at Gu Shi'an with a smile on her face, and said, "Look at ......"

Gu Shi'an naturally couldn't compare to Chen Xiao's wealth, so he endured the anger in his stomach. He pointed to another watch and said, "Give me this one." ”

Her words had just fallen, and before the shopping guide could speak, Chen Xiao said lightly on the side: "I also want all of this one." ”

Everyone is happy to meet this kind of big customer, but in such a situation, the shopping guide is embarrassed. looked at Gu Shi'an with an embarrassed expression.

Gu Shi'an naturally realized that in this mall today, she couldn't buy anything she wanted to. She said no at this time, and she didn't stay any longer, and walked directly outside.

As soon as she left, Chen Xiao followed her again.

Gu Shi'an was a little annoyed, and when she got out of the mall, she stopped and looked back at Chen Xiao. Annoyed, he said, "What the hell do you want to do?" ”

Chen Xiao's face didn't have any expression at all, and he said, "I remember that this is a public place. Does it have anything to do with you that I walk my way? ”

These words made Gu Shi'an choke. She stopped talking and walked to the supermarket.

Wherever she goes, Chen Xiao behind her will go. With the lesson just now, she stopped talking and didn't even look back.

The gift couldn't be bought today, so she simply didn't buy it anymore. Go back to the supermarket and wait for the driver.

Chen Xiao also followed to the supermarket, and when she stopped, he also stopped, and stood aside coldly.

Qin Tang's driver didn't come back long after, and Gu Shi'an got into the car with his things. originally thought that Chen Xiao would not follow anymore. Who knew that the car had gone so far, and when she looked back, she realized that his car had been following behind.

She simply closed her eyes and didn't care.

The car drove into the parking lot of Qin Tang's apartment, and vehicles outside were not allowed to enter. Chen Xiao couldn't follow, and the car stopped outside.

The car stopped in the parking lot, and Gu Shi'an saw that there was no car behind him. Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief and carry his things upstairs.

Qin Tang was not there, and the driver took Gu Shi'an upstairs directly. When he brought the things in and put them down, the driver said that Qin Tang would come back soon, and then went downstairs.

Because of Chen Xiao, Gu Shi'an's mood was more or less fluctuating. After taking a deep breath to calm himself down, he took out all the ingredients needed to make the cake.

Because the gift could not be bought, she did it seriously. In addition to doing what is taught. I also looked up some tips on the Internet.

When the cake was in the oven, she was relieved.

She couldn't stop, and continued to cook again.

When Qin Tang came back, Gu Shi'an was almost done, and when she heard the sound of the door opening, she got out of the kitchen and said to Qin Tang, "You go and change your clothes first, and it will be fine in a while." ”

Qin Tang nodded and said yes. Then I went to wash my hands and went into the bedroom.

Gu Shi'an's movements were fast, and when he came out again, she had already set up the cake on the table and inserted the candles. The light in the living room was turned off, and Qin Tang was slightly stunned. But he quickly walked over.

Gu Shi'an said happy birthday to him and asked him to make a wish. He didn't believe it at all, and just blew out the candle.

Although he didn't have a sweet tooth, he ate a small piece of cake. The dishes on the table were rich, and Qin Tang got up and went to get a bottle of red wine.

The restaurant here is warm, but Chen Xiao's car has been parked outside the community, and he sat in the car without even moving.

His phone rang from time to time, and he didn't look at it. After such a long time, the phone rang again, and he picked it up.

I didn't know what I said on the other end of the phone, so he didn't care, and just hung up the phone.

Because it was Qin Tang's birthday, Gu Shi'an didn't mention going home. When she finished eating, she went to wash, and then accompanied Qin Tang to play chess.

It wasn't until after twelve o'clock that she returned to her room.

I don't know if it was because she dreamed of the little black room that night or because she had been in that cramped room for a long time, but as soon as she closed her eyes, she had nightmares again.

She didn't know why she kept dreaming about the past, and she was more or less uneasy in her heart. After a while, I forced myself to close my eyes again.

When Gu Shi'an got up the next day, Qin Tang had already arranged breakfast, and he was probably afraid that she would be cranky if she was alone, so he asked her what she planned to do. I asked about the results of the interview some time ago.

The matter has not been dealt with yet, and Gu Shi'an has no plans to go to work. He told Qin Tang what he said over there. He also talked about Chang Yan's preparation to open a restaurant.

Qin Tang didn't say anything, nodded, and asked Gu Shi'an to call him if he needed help.

After breakfast, Qin Tang had to go to work, and Gu Shi'an originally wanted to leave by car. In the end, it was sent by Qin Tang.

When the car left the entrance of the community, she saw Chen Xiao's car at a glance.

She was slightly stunned for a moment. I don't think I walked here yesterday.

Gu Shi'an quickly came back to his senses and didn't look at it again.

I stayed in there all day, and I didn't get a good rest last night. She was tired. I didn't go to the store again, but went back to the old house.

She went home and stood against the door for a while, went in to change her clothes, and went to her parents' cemetery.

She often comes to the cemetery, she puts down the flowers she bought and the snacks that her parents liked before their deaths in front of the tombstone, and reaches out inch by inch to caress her parents who are still young in the photo.

It was much more reassuring here than at home, she wiped the tombstone, and finally rested her head on the tombstone, clinging to the photo of her parents.

She stayed in front of the tombstone until the afternoon, and then went down the mountain.

Sitting in a taxi, she didn't know where she was going. She couldn't rest assured that she had nightmares, and finally went directly to the Gu family's old house.

She originally thought that the old lady was there, but who knew that she would only know when she arrived at the old mansion. The old lady is not there and has been staying at a villa in the suburbs for a week.

The old lady was not there, and neither was Gu Su's family. Only the aunt was in the house, and it was deserted.

Gu Shi'an was stunned at this moment, and asked the aunt why the old lady suddenly went to live in the villa. The aunt couldn't tell clearly, only that the old lady said that the air in the mountains was good. So go and stay for a while.

The old lady hadn't left the old mansion all these years, and there must have been something wrong with the sudden departure from the villa. Gu Shi'an's heart was even more uneasy, and he didn't ask the aunt anymore, and took a taxi and went straight to the villa when he went out.

When she was on the road, she originally wanted to give it to the old lady, but in the end she couldn't help but not fight.

There was a traffic jam on the road, and the car didn't go fast all the way. Gu Shi'an looked at the time from time to time all the way. I just can't wait to put on my wings and fly straight over.

The car drove for more than an hour before arriving at the villa. Gu Shi'an got out of the car and paid the money, and he didn't even let the driver find it, so he hurried to the villa.

The door to the villa was closed, and she herself rarely came here, and without the key here, she rang the doorbell.

It didn't take long for someone to come out, but the person who came out was not an aunt or a driver, but Chen Xiao.

Gu Shi'an was undoubtedly more surprised to see him than when she met him in the mall, and it wasn't until he got closer that she asked, "Why are you here?" ”

Chen Xiao didn't answer her words, and after opening the door for her, he turned around and went back to the villa.

Gu Shi'an's heart was tickling, and he quickly followed him and asked again.

Only then did Chen Xiao glance back at her, the corners of his mouth hooked up a little sarcasm, and asked, "Who stipulated that I couldn't come over?" ”

Yes, it's the same as in a mall. Where he is, that's his freedom.

Gu Shi'an choked, afraid that the old lady inside would notice that something was wrong, so he didn't speak again.

The aunt inside was already setting the meal, and the old lady was surprised to see Gu Shi'an. He asked, "Why are you here?" ”

She should have told Chen Xiao to hide it from her like this. Otherwise, it would not be surprising to see her.

A smile appeared on Gu Shi'an's face, and he said, "I went to the old mansion, and my aunt said that you are here, so I will come directly." ”

The old lady didn't explain anything, put away the surprise on her face, smiled and said, "You came just in time, we were planning to eat." Wash your hands and come over and eat. ”

Gu Shi'an said yes and walked in the direction of the bathroom under the guidance of his aunt.

When she came back from washing her hands, the old lady and Chen Xiao were already sitting at the dining table.

As soon as she went out, the old lady let her over, smiled and said, "Auntie happened to make your favorite sweet and sour short ribs today." Eat more. ”

She never mentioned why she came here, and Gu Shi'an didn't ask, smiled and said hello, and sat down.

During the meal, Gu Shi'an and Chen Xiao did not have any communication, and the old lady naturally sensed that something was wrong. sighed softly and said to Gu Shi'an: "Don't blame Chen Xiao, I asked him not to tell you." ”

Gu Shi'an didn't speak, just lowered his head.

The old lady sighed again and said, "Grandma stayed here for a few days and then went back, so she didn't tell you." ”

Gu Shi'an couldn't be angry with her old man, so he nodded.

The old lady wanted to say something, but in the end she didn't say anything. I started eating.

Gu Shi'an originally thought that Chen Xiao was going to stay here. Who knows, but no, after eating, he got up and took his leave. He didn't show anything unusual, saying that he would come back another day, and smiled and asked Gu Shi'an to stay here with the old lady for a few more days.

The old lady probably thought he was in trouble and didn't keep him. Just told him to be careful when driving on the road. and asked Gu Shi'an to go out to see off Chen Xiao.

Chen Xiao found an excuse to expose the cold outside late at night, and directly refused to say no.