Chapter VII

Don't forget what to say later, I didn't want to listen to it anymore, and slowly walked to the place where he usually sits, looking at the scenery outside the window, a little distracted. It was as if the cry of the little girl from last night was ringing in my ears again.

Nian Sheng. It's that little girl.

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Gu Niansheng had a very fulfilling day today, accompanied his grandmother to the vegetable market in the morning, and chose vegetables and cooked after coming back. After a busy morning, after eating at noon, I nestled in the house and read a book for an afternoon, and my neck was a little sore, only to realize that I had been in the house all afternoon.

Gu Niansheng got up and rubbed his neck, and when he opened the door, he realized that it was getting dark. Turning to look at the clock on the cabinet, the direction of the hands was clearly indicated, it was 5:45.

Gu Niansheng couldn't help but be a little impatient. I tidied up my clothes in a panic and combed my hair neatly. Everything was pretty much in order, and it was 5:55. She immediately picked up her bag and rushed out.

Grandma also happened to come out of her house. With a white thing in his hand, Gu Niansheng didn't have time to look at it more.

"Grandma, I'm too late. I'm going to work the night shift today. I'll go first, you don't have to wait for me at night. Gu Niansheng quickly explained to his grandmother as he walked towards the gate.

"Hey, hey, come back. As soon as Gu Niansheng walked to the door, he was summoned back by his grandmother.

"Grandma, what's wrong?" Gu Niansheng's tone was inevitably a little impatient, and he was still taking small steps.

Grandma gently rubbed Gu Niansheng's head. Wrapped the white mass around her neck. Only then did Gu Niansheng realize that this was a scarf.

"Don't be in a hurry, calm down. Grandma knows that you like black, but grandma thinks you need to be more white at your age. ”

Grandma's gentle voice seemed to have the magic of Gu people, and Gu Niansheng's mood calmed down suddenly. Look at the white scarf around your neck. I have never felt the warmth from my family, which warmed Gu Niansheng's heart and moistened her eyes.

"Yes, I know grandma. However, I like the scarves that my grandmother knits, no matter what kind of color they are. Only then did Gu Niansheng know that she had been in the house for an afternoon, but her grandmother spent an afternoon knitting a scarf for her.

Gu Niansheng suddenly realized that people who were not related by blood could also become relatives and rely on each other. This relationship trumps all blood ties.

"Let's go. Isn't it too late? Grandma reminded aloud.

"Yes. Grandma, I'm leaving. Bye. ”

"Slow down on the road. ”

"Got it. ”

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Although after listening to my grandmother's words, my mood is no longer as impatient as before. But Gu Niansheng still ran to the dessert shop as fast as he could. As she panted and exhaled at the counter. I looked up at the watch on the wall. Bow your head in frustration.

It's still too late.

"Nian Sheng, you're really here. Didn't you say I'll substitute for you? Liu Liu ran over and looked at the panting Gu Niansheng and said.

Gu Niansheng couldn't speak, and his stomach was a little painful.

"Niansheng, what's wrong with you, are you uncomfortable?" Liu Liu noticed that something was wrong with Gu Niansheng and asked worriedly. Liu Liu slowly helped Gu Niansheng to the nearest seat and poured a glass of water to help her breathe. The stomach pain is also much better.

"I'm sorry, Liuliu. I'm 10 minutes late, so you're going to have to leave later. Gu Niansheng looked at Liu Liu apologetically, but Liu Liu's face suddenly changed.

"Gu Niansheng, what do you mean. ”

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Gu Niansheng was startled by Liu Liu's sudden loud voice, and looked up at her in a daze. Fortunately, there is no one in the store now, otherwise there would be a lot of discussion.

Gu Niansheng was just about to speak, but Liu Liu obviously didn't mean to let her speak.

"Gu Niansheng, you treat me as your best friend, don't you Liuliu, I also take you as my best friend. Isn't it just 10 minutes late, and you apologize to me as if you were guilty. Do I care about your apology? Do I care about these 10 minutes? If you are uncomfortable, just take care of it at home, what's wrong with me helping you take a substitute shift, am I Liu Liu a person who doesn't care about friends so much. You said that you didn't have a good rest, and you still ran like this, and apologized to me. What's the matter, Gu Niansheng, don't you treat me as a friend, a good friend or something is just talking and playing, right? Liu Liu, who has always been gentle, burst into a foul mouth, and Gu Niansheng's jaw almost fell to the ground in shock.

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After being stunned for a long time, Gu Niansheng finally couldn't help it, and laughed out loud.

"What are you laughing at?" Liu Liu was a little confused by her laughter.

Gu Niansheng stood up and hugged her with open arms. The smile on his face was replaced by a serious and firm face.

"Liuliu, I know, I know. I haven't had many friends since I was a kid, but I met you guys when I came here, and every single one of you was very nice to me. Especially you, you are like my sister, taking care of me and caring for me. Actually, we are very similar, you are as insecure as I am, otherwise you would not be so angry with me today about what I said. If you don't mind, I'm welcome. Gu Niansheng suddenly laughed stupidly.

A big smile rose at the corner of Liu Liu's mouth, and he laughed from the bottom of his heart.

"You little girl. Liu Liu gently stroked Gu Niansheng's long hair.

And the title of "little girl" made Gu Niansheng's body stiffen. That's what he used to call me・・・・・・

Feeling Gu Niansheng's strange appearance, Liu Liu slowly pushed her away, but what she saw was Gu Niansheng's smiling face, and she was instantly relieved.

"Liu Liu, you can get off work quickly, I can do it myself. ”

"I'll stay with you. Liu Liu said without hesitation.

"Not really. I see that you seem to be very tired lately, and the dark circles under your eyes are coming out, so go home and rest. Gu Niansheng took off his down jacket and slowly walked towards the counter. But I didn't see Liu Liu behind her, and suddenly froze in place because of her words.

Gu Niansheng put away his clothes and came back, but saw that Liu Liu was still standing in place. He stepped forward and gently patted her on the shoulder.

"Willow, willow?"

"Huh?" she came back to her senses and looked at Gu Niansheng.

"Go back, I can do it myself. ”

"・・・・・・・・・・ good. ”

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It may be because it has just passed New Year's Day, or it may be that the weather is too cold for everyone to stay at home. Today's shop is a little deserted, with only a few people.

Bell--Bell-――

"Welcome. ”

"Miss, bring me a glass of Blue Mountain. Gu Niansheng was very disgusted by this title, and frowned slightly. But still hang a professional smile.

"Okay, $20. Gu Niansheng stretched out his hand, and the result was the money he handed over. He suddenly grabbed Gu Niansheng's hand, and Gu Niansheng pulled his hand back violently like an electric shock. His face instantly turned cold.

"Sir, please sit down and wait, and I'll send it to you later. Gu Niansheng was still smiling, but his voice was cold. Without looking at him, he turned and walked towards the delivery window.

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