Father Gu sensed something was wrong and whispered, "What's going on?"
"They might have had a fight. Our daughter looks very upset," Mother Gu replied just as quietly. Then she glanced at Gu Sisi's luggage that hadn't been taken inside yet.
Sighing, she said, "We were negligent. Don't mention it. Otherwise, our daughter will be heart - broken."
"Okay, I'll listen to you," Father Gu responded, though he still didn't quite understand.
They ate dinner in an odd atmosphere, and neither of them dared to ask questions rashly. Suddenly, Mother Gu's eyes lit up.
She grabbed Gu Sisi's hand and demanded seriously, "What happened?"
Father Gu quickly looked over and saw the abrasion on his daughter's palm. He shouted angrily, "What's going on? Were you bullied?"
"No," Gu Sisi pulled her hand back and didn't want to explain much. She casually made up an excuse, "I just accidentally got it."
"Accidentally?" Mother Gu raised her voice and pulled her into the room. "You didn't even apply medicine for an accidental injury?"
As Mother Gu applied the medicinal powder on Gu Sisi's wound, she muttered like an old mother, "What if you get tetanus? Don't think you can bear anything just because you're young."
Gu Sisi hung her head silently under the scolding.
Mother Gu had already taken out the bandages they usually kept at home and carefully wrapped Gu Sisi's wound layer by layer.
She shouted loudly, "Husband, go downstairs and ask the doctor if we need to get some medicine for this situation."
"Mom, I'm fine," Gu Sisi knew clearly that it wasn't a big problem.
"Okay, I'll go," Father Gu answered in the living room. Soon, the sound of the door closing came.
Mother Gu then straightened her face, did the final touch - up, and tied a beautiful bow. Angrily, she said, "Do you think I'd harm you?"
"No, Mom..."
"Then just obediently listen to us."
"..."
Gu Sisi said nothing and hung her head.
After a long time, Mother Gu said, "Sisi, if you want to rest, stay at home for a few more days."
At this moment, Gu Sisi threw herself into Mother Gu's arms and said aggrievedly, "Mom, I'm so tired!"
"Mom knows," Mother Gu patted her on the back when she finally opened up. "Don't you still have Mom and Dad? Come back when you're tired. Do you think we'd let you go hungry?"
At the Huo Mansion.
"Mr. Huo, shall we really not chase after her?"
Chen Fang handed over the documents in his hand and looked at Mr. Huo standing on the balcony looking out. There was a hint of worry in his voice.
After a long while, just when Chen Fang thought he wouldn't answer and was about to leave.
"She needs time, and so do I," Mr. Huo said.
Chen Fang shook his head and sighed where Mr. Huo couldn't see, then left.
It's really hard to figure out matters of the heart, isn't it?
Gu Sisi rested at home for two days. She raised her hand and looked at the thick gauze on it. She estimated that the wound should be almost healed, and it was time to consider finding a job.
She couldn't just stay idle all the time. She'd eventually become dull - witted.
But before she even started, she received an unexpected call.
Gu Sisi thought for a long time before answering it.
"Hello?" She was more confused than surprised.
The caller was actually Wen Xuanyang. It seemed like they hadn't seen each other for centuries. Gu Sisi even had a feeling of the passage of time and the changes of the world.
"Sisi, are you at work?" His tone on the other end was as usual, as if they had never stopped seeing each other.
Gu Sisi didn't want to answer this question.
She directly asked, "What's up?"
He chuckled softly on the other end and said gently, "Sisi, did you participate in a painting competition before?"
Gu Sisi paused. "What about it?"
"Nothing," he seemed to be in a very good mood. "That competition was suspended. I want to tell you that I'm the person in charge of the competition now. So, as the person in charge, I'm informing you to prepare again. See you in three days."
"Ah?" Gu Sisi immediately wanted to explain. "But I..."
"Just call me then. I'll pick you up," he said in a hurry. "I still have something to do. Gotta go. Bye."
Helplessly, Gu Sisi could only say, "Bye."
The call ended abruptly.
She didn't even have the time to say that she didn't have the qualification to participate.
Forget it, Gu Sisi lay on the sofa. Anyway, even if she didn't say it, Wen Xuanyang would find out sooner or later.
Not dwelling on it, Gu Sisi actually fell asleep during the lunch break. It was another phone call that woke her up.
Gu Sisi groggily felt for her phone and answered it.
"Who is it?" Gu Sisi struggled to open her eyes but didn't have the strength.
"It's me, Sister Sisi," the voice on the other end said.
Gu Sisi recognized the voice immediately. She hummed and asked, "What's up, Qianqian?"
"Well, Sister Sisi," Yang Qian whispered. "I'll tell you secretly. Sister Sisi, you'd better come here as soon as possible these days. Otherwise, your qualification will be taken by someone else."
Gu Sisi frowned and said in a daze, "Come? Where?"
"To work, Sister Sisi!" Yang Qian got anxious and then softened her tone. "Although you haven't been feeling well recently, Sister Sisi, you have to hold on. Otherwise, some scheming girls will snatch your qualification."
Gu Sisi's mind became a bit clearer. She hesitated and asked, "Is it the qualification for the painting competition?"
"Yes!" Yang Qian said eagerly. "Anyway, Sister Sisi, come as soon as possible!"
Even though Gu Sisi was completely bewildered after this phone call, she still went there the next day.
She was so dazed that she even worked for a whole day. She was even called by the new boss, who encouraged her to perform well.
Gu Sisi felt like she was in a dream. She nodded and agreed.
It wasn't until after work when Yang Qian came to find her that she asked, "Qian, did I always ask for sick leave before?"
Yang Qian retracted her head so much that her double - chin showed. She asked in confusion, "What else? Indeed, you didn't ask for marriage leave."
It turned out that Huo Cheng hadn't fired her before.
After knowing this news, although Gu Sisi had a lot on her mind, she was more happy. After all, this had always been the job she liked.
Being able to continue it made her happier than winning the lottery.
"Then, Sister Sisi, I'll go back first," Yang Qian had been called by Gu Sisi. Seeing that Gu Sisi stopped talking, she planned to leave.
"Wait," Gu Sisi grabbed Yang Qian. "I'll go home with you!"
Yang Qian hadn't reacted yet when she saw Sister Sisi drag out a suitcase from under the office sofa. Her pupils dilated in shock and she asked, "Sister Sisi, are you running away from home?"
"Don't you welcome me?" Gu Sisi frowned.
She might have to find a house tonight. She hadn't been in a hurry before.
"No, no, no," Yang Qian quickly took the suitcase. "I'm more than happy to have you."
The two took a taxi. Along the way, Yang Qian kept muttering, "Sister Sisi, I tell you, since you left, that house has been empty. I've been wondering why. Now it seems it was reserved for you."
The familiar noise and the familiar streets. Gu Sisi looked out of the window. Some shops were turning on their lights one by one, contrasting with the gradually dimming sunlight outside the window. It was quite interesting.
"It's so nice," Gu Sisi hugged Yang Qian.
Yang Qian grinned, "Haha, I think so too."