Chapter 1835: Chapter 1833: Do You Still Hate Me Now?

He also brought two pieces of mutton-fat jade with excellent quality for Xiao Bao and Xiao Bei as gifts.

He felt quite emotional, never expecting to witness the birth of the next generation in his lifetime.

Thinking back to the beginning, it felt like only yesterday.

Gu Qiaoqiao smiled and said, "Uncle Gu, now that you’re back, relax and stay in the Imperial Capital. The jade mine has stabilized already. With the solid foundation you’ve laid, your second brother taking over is no problem at all."

"Yes, I observed that kid for a while before feeling at ease to come back," Uncle Gu nodded in agreement.

The second brother Gu Qiaoqiao mentioned is Uncle Gu’s second grandson.

He has graduated from university and has been training well by Uncle Gu’s side.

Currently, the Gu Family’s jewelry company has firmly established itself in the Imperial Capital, and business is indeed going smoothly.

After all, with Yubao Square as a foundation, the older generation only recognizes this old shop, and they bring the younger ones along to love it too.

This is different from the noodle restaurant.

This is a different kind of consumption, targeting a high-end market, and people like them largely recognize brands. After all, a brand is there, its heritage is there, and it’s an invisible guarantee.

Anyone spending money wants to buy genuine goods, and even if it costs a bit more, it’s worth it.

Because some synthetic jade, mixed with chemical elements by unscrupulous merchants, can be harmful to wearers.

Therefore, it’s no surprise that the Gu Family’s business continues to thrive.

This is also thanks to the unity and hard work of the members of the Gu Family.

After returning home, Gu Qiaoqiao began practicing the talisman she’d learned.

She also knew that even her uncle hadn’t succeeded, which shows how difficult the talisman must be, but no matter how hard it is, she has to try.

Meanwhile, Chu Chengfeng arrived at the Top Grade Beef Noodle Restaurant, the one in front of the train station.

The business here was bustling as usual.

He came here for two reasons: first, to buy a nearby store to use as dormitories for the night shift employees.

The second matter, of course the most important, was to confirm whether Sima Xiaowen would return to the Divine Land with them.

This was what concerned him the most.

Although he couldn’t do anything to Sima Xiaowen, he really hoped Xiaowen would travel with them.

Sima Xiaowen was busy at the front desk. Seeing Chu Chengfeng coming over, she frowned subconsciously and curled her lips without acknowledging him; this person would naturally speak to her if he had something to say, so Sima Xiaowen continued with her work.

It was very warm indoors.

Today, Sima Xiaowen was wearing a small suit.

Underneath was a white shirt.

Her hair was tied up high, making her neck look long and fair.

A strand of hair hung down, gently brushing against her cheek as she moved.

Chu Chengfeng clenched his fist; if it were before, he would confidently tuck that loose strand behind Xiaowen’s ear.

But now he couldn’t do anything, not even ask Sima Xiaowen directly if she would return to the Divine Land.

He walked up to Sima Xiaowen.

Lightly clearing his throat, Sima Xiaowen lifted her head, gave him a calm, unperturbed glance, as if he were a stranger.

When two people in love separate, the most terrifying thing is not quarreling or swearing, but indifference.

It’s that gaze like looking at a stranger, like looking at a passerby.

Chu Chengfeng felt a bitter taste in his mouth.

Yet he had to endure it forcefully, clearing his throat again, and said in a deep voice, "Can you come to the office for a moment? I have something to discuss with you."

Sima Xiaowen didn’t refuse; after a few whispered words with the manager at the counter, she followed Chu Chengfeng to their office.

Upon reaching the office, Chu Chengfeng didn’t immediately bring up the matter but poured Sima Xiaowen a cup of tea.

This tea was Xiaowen’s favorite, always kept in his office.

Chu Chengfeng controlled his gaze as much as possible, lowered his eyes and said, "Opening the Divine Land requires your Nirvana Stone, Elder Sima told you, right?"

Sima Xiaowen lazily sat on the sofa, fingers tapping lightly on the armrest, casting a glance at Chu Chengfeng, and spoke nonchalantly, "My dad told me."

"I just wanted to confirm, and also to explain, that even if you don’t want to go, you’ll have to come along this time."

"Why?" Sima Xiaowen frowned and asked.

"After all, it’s been many years since it was opened, and the Nirvana Stone has always been with you; it’s for safety’s sake. So, you must follow."

Sima Xiaowen curled her lips and said indifferently, "There’s no need to tell me alone. I was planning to go anyway."

The memories there, although incomplete, have a significant part existing; it’s always necessary to go back and have a look, especially since she hasn’t been back for many years.

Chu Chengfeng finally felt relieved, glancing at Xiaowen, who was leaning on the sofa.

He recalled those sweet memories of the past.

He hurriedly looked away, his heart starting to beat irregularly again.

These days, he was nearly driven mad by his own torment.

But he knew he must endure; after everything is resolved, he truly wanted to apologize to Xiaowen.

But for now, he wasn’t qualified!

He hid it well, so much so that Xiaowen didn’t notice anything unusual.

He cleared his throat lightly, pretending to be calm and said, "Since that’s the case, I’m relieved."

Then he added, "After all, there are many people this time, if it doesn’t work out, everyone would have made the trip for nothing."

Sima Xiaowen cast a glance at Chu Chengfeng, always feeling like something was off about him.

She involuntarily recalled Gu Qiaoqiao’s words, pondered over it carefully, and realized that indeed Chu Chengfeng had changed.

He had become more steady.

Between his handsome brows, there was an air of composure.

As he sat there, it seemed he could hold many things in his grasp.

Unlike before, when he was just like a big boy.

Out of nowhere, Sima Xiaowen felt a slight irritation rise within her; she suppressed that inexplicable emotion and looked away indifferently.

Yet, her hand on the armrest involuntarily clenched into a fist.

It was quiet indoors, and now it became even more silent.

After a moment, Chu Chengfeng finally broke the silence; he couldn’t help but ask in a deep voice, "Xiaowen, do you still hate me now?"

After asking, Chu Chengfeng regretted it, his face was filled with a look of annoyance.

As expected, Sima Xiaowen sneered repeatedly, stood up too, seeming to smile, "Chu Chengfeng, who do you think you are? Hatred towards you, do you think I would do such meaningless things?"

Chu Chengfeng forced a smile, not daring to look at Sima Xiaowen again, but looked out the window instead.

Sima Xiaowen turned and left the office.

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