"What do you mean?" The man was utterly confused.
Gu Sisi was also filled with doubt.
"What do you think it means when a vulnerable person appears beside such a big shot?"
"Isn't it a deliberate setup? It's just to cover up the person they want to protect! Otherwise, how could it be so easy for us to get close to someone like that!"
"In my opinion, there's no point in holding this person captive. Do you think this person weighs much in the heart of someone like that? They're more like a tool for us to use."
...
Those words penetrated the wall and directly reached Gu Sisi's ears. She didn't know how she got out. There was only one thought in her mind: to run, to keep running.
After finally flagging down a taxi, she gave the address of the Huo Mansion. She didn't believe it. She wanted to go and ask.
But when she saw the person, she felt scared.
She just wanted to escape and didn't dare to face it.
Although she had changed out of her dirty clothes and put them in the suitcase she was carrying, the hand hidden in her sleeve, which still ached faintly, deepened her heartache.
She rushed home as if fleeing for her life. Only then did she realize that she had nowhere to stay. She had lost her job and no longer had the rented house.
There was no one left at home. Tears streamed down Gu Sisi's face. She turned the key in the lock, but the commotion inside stopped her in her tracks.
Was there someone in the house?
Gu Sisi wiped away her tears with her sleeve and walked in curiously.
The scene before her eyes was unbelievable. Sitting in the living room was actually her mother.
She widened her eyes and threw herself at her mother.
Hearing the sound, her mother turned her head. Her mouth was still chewing on a cookie. When she saw Gu Sisi, her eyes lit up and she said indistinctly, "Daughter's back..."
Gu Sisi buried her head in her mother's chest. Sensing something was wrong, her mother quickly asked, "What's wrong, daughter?"
At this time, her father also came out of the room. Seeing this scene, he was also stunned and whispered, "What's going on?"
Her mother shook her head blankly.
Hearing her father's voice, Gu Sisi looked up and tears welled up in her eyes again.
"Mom and Dad, why weren't you here just now?" Her voice was full of grievance.
Her father quickly walked over, sat on the sofa, and stroked Gu Sisi's back.
"What happened, Sisi? Why are you so aggrieved?"
Gu Sisi just kept crying. It took a long time for her to regain control of her emotions. She sniffled and wiped her nose with a tissue. Her eyes were red at this time.
Seeing this, her parents quickly explained, "A few days ago, your mom and I went on a trip."
"On a trip? Why didn't you tell me!" Gu Sisi sobbed.
Her mother hit her father and gave him a sideways look. "Let me talk."
"A few days ago, I went to the supermarket and won the first prize, a two - person trip to the Maldives. Your dad and I were just bored at home, so we thought about it and went."
Her mother explained everything clearly like pouring beans out of a bamboo tube. "I originally wanted to tell you, but your dad said he was afraid of disturbing your work and asked us to tell you when we got back. So, we were going to take a break and call you tonight, but then you came."
Gu Sisi was also confused at this time. "Really?"
The two nodded desperately.
Gu Sisi scratched her head and said helplessly, "But I've already called the police!"
"What?" They were both shocked.
"It's all your fault for not letting me call our daughter." Her mother blamed her father.
Gu Sisi rolled her eyes silently and thought, "I bet you were afraid I'd go with you!"
"How can you think like that, daughter? I specially bought a lot of things for you." Her father defended himself.
"That doesn't contradict anything."
"..."
The three of them came out of the police station together and were criticized and educated.
The more Gu Sisi thought about it, the more something seemed off. There were too many doubts.
"Mom and Dad, why couldn't I get through to your phones?"
Hearing this question, her parents shrugged helplessly.
They glanced at each other. Her father frowned and said, "It's a strange thing."
Gu Sisi sensed something was wrong and immediately became vigilant.
"Your mom and I had just arrived there for a short time. Then we went out, and someone bumped into us. As a result, we fell into a small pond nearby."
Gu Sisi lowered her head and thought about this. She felt that there was a high possibility that this was deliberate. But what was the purpose?
Her parents' voices continued in her ears.
"Yes, so we had to go home and get them repaired. Our phones are still at the repair shop nearby."
"That's right. Otherwise, how could we not contact you, Sisi!"
Her mother was fuming. "Can't we just not mention it?"
Just thinking about it made her angry. Just now, they were scolded by the police for a long time as if they were kids being taught by a teacher.
They were even labeled as "deliberately out of contact".
The two walked in front of Gu Sisi and opened the door.
"Sisi, did you bring this?"
Gu Sisi was still thinking and took a look, then shook her head. "No. Uncle came over. We looked for you for a long time together."
"Ah? I see. We should call him back quickly."
The two knew that the situation was more serious than they had imagined.
Gu Sisi sat on the sofa in a daze. The two of them used the landline to call.
However, no one answered the phone.
"Forget it. Maybe he's busy." Her mother knew her younger brother's situation. He was always busy with social events. Forget it. He would definitely call back when he saw the missed call.
"Let's prepare the meal. The child must be hungry." Her mother muttered. Then she paced around until she sorted out her thoughts and walked into the room as if to get something.
Her father took a look and then sat beside Gu Sisi. He whispered, "Sisi, why didn't you bring your future son - in - law back this time?"
Gu Sisi didn't know how to answer for a moment. She only felt that her palm still ached faintly after all this time.
She simply said, "Busy."
Then she didn't say anything else.
Her father quickly nodded. "You young people are always working. It's good to be hard - working, but you also need to pay attention to rest. Don't wait until you're old and can't take it."
"Yeah."
Gu Sisi lowered her head and ate an orange.
At this time, her mother came out with a small box and walked towards Gu Sisi.
"Sisi." Her mother called.
Gu Sisi looked up in confusion. Seeing her mother's meaningful smile and her father's complex expression, she was stunned. "What's wrong, Mom?"
Her mother sat beside Gu Sisi with a sigh. Then she carefully opened the box and took out a shiny necklace and two rings.
This...
Gu Sisi frowned. She had a sudden urge to escape.
"Your mom and I can't do anything big, but these are specially selected by your mom and dad for you and your future husband." Her mother put the things in Gu Sisi's palm and whispered, "Try them on!"
"Mom!" Gu Sisi sighed deeply. She was a bit helpless but still tried on the ring and then quickly put it back. "It's okay."
Gu Sisi just wanted to end this topic as soon as possible.
"What about this men's ring?" Her mother picked it up. "We asked Xiaocheng's size before."
Her mother quietly glanced at Gu Sisi's expression and immediately added, "We're just preparing in advance. The size of the ring can be adjusted."
"Adjust what?" Her father was confused.
"Stop talking." Her mother pulled her father aside and complained.