roccoschili Chapter 81 Each Getting Along
Chapter 81 Each Getting Along
A brief moment of solitude after the dinner at the Gu family residence.
As the banquet drew to a close, the crowd began to disperse, the dim lighting masking the hustle and bustle of the gathering, leaving only a faint scent of wine and perfume in the air. Gu Yanchuan stood on the balcony, gazing at the distant cityscape, his mind involuntarily drifting back to Luo Yurou, who had suddenly appeared.
Her appearance was undoubtedly stunning to him. Every glance and every word she uttered revealed no affectation. With her innocent smile and innate affability, she instantly freed him from those tedious social conversations.
"Are you just standing here lost in thought?" A sudden voice broke Gu Yanchuan's reverie. Gu Yanchuan turned around and saw Luo Yurou. She was wearing a pale yellow dress, her steps were light, and her smile was natural and serene, as if the air itself had warmed up because of her.
"Daydreaming?" Gu Yanchuan chuckled slightly, raising an eyebrow. "No, thinking about some trivial things."
Luo Yurou chuckled, a playful glint in her eyes: "You said 'it's unimportant,' so are you trying to tell me that tonight's party wasn't interesting enough?" She raised an eyebrow, seemingly waiting for Gu Yanchuan's answer.
Looking into her bright eyes, Gu Yanchuan suddenly felt that her words were somewhat unusual. He had never easily revealed any emotions to Luo Yurou, but her directness and purity had always been like a ray of light, breaking down all his defenses against the outside world. "You're always so straightforward."
"It's better to be straightforward, at least it won't waste time." Luo Yurou smiled slightly, her gaze never leaving Gu Yanchuan. "What kind of person are you? Always so calm and rational, do you ever get impatient?"
Gu Yanchuan shook his head slightly: "Impatient? Do you think I'm the kind of person who would show my emotions?" His tone was tinged with a strange coldness, but it wasn't real estrangement; it was more of a sense of control.
Luo Yurou didn't seem to find him cold at all; instead, she moved closer and said, "You know what? You're always so composed, even a bit aloof, but to me, that's a kind of charm." Her words carried a hint of lightness and playfulness. "However, I'd also like to know how someone like you views life."
Gu Yanchuan remained silent for a moment, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He didn't answer immediately, but instead turned his head slightly to look at the distant city night view, as if the dazzling lights at that moment couldn't illuminate the darkness in his heart.
“I’ve never thought about how to ‘view’ life,” he said softly. “For me, life is more like a game of chess, where every move requires caution and no negligence is allowed.”
"So you won't let go?" Luo Yurou's voice suddenly softened. "You know, if you don't let go, the world around you will become more and more distant."
Upon hearing this, a meaningful glint flashed in Gu Yanchuan's eyes. He turned to look at Luo Yurou and sighed softly, "Perhaps, but I don't like to give up easily, especially important things."
Looking into his eyes, Luo Yurou felt that at that moment, his heart seemed to belong to no one. She nodded slightly, as if she understood something, but said nothing.
"And you? Why are you always so happy?" Gu Yanchuan suddenly asked, his tone slightly probing.
Luo Yurou smiled gently: "Because I know that in this world, only I can control my own emotions."
Gu Yanchuan raised an eyebrow slightly: "You make it sound so easy."
“It’s not about feeling relaxed, but rather that I believe everyone has the right to choose their own way of life,” Luo Yurou said casually. “Someone like you might initially feel that controlling everything is the most important thing. But in the end, you’ll find that controlling yourself is the most powerful thing.”
Gu Yanchuan didn't speak again. He remained silent, watching her pale yellow dress sway gently with her movements.
Meanwhile, Lin Chuyue was also organizing the company's affairs. Although the matter of Shen Fang and the forces behind her had come to an end, she still couldn't completely relax. Recently, her contact with Li Zhanchuan had become more and more frequent. Although they talked about work most of the time, she could feel that a certain unspoken bond was quietly growing.
Their brief encounters have gradually evolved into a tacit understanding over time. In every face-to-face conversation, she can always see a hint of concern in his eyes, and he seems to be getting used to her presence.
That day, she received another call from Li Zhanchuan. His voice on the other end of the line was as deep and magnetic as ever: "Are you free tonight?"
Lin Chuyue was taken aback, and hesitated for a moment: "What's wrong?"
Li Zhanchuan's tone was calm, yet it carried an undeniable air of authority: "There are some things that require your personal presence."
"What is it?" Lin Chuyue frowned slightly.
Li Zhanchuan smiled gently: "It's nothing major, I just wanted to talk to you face to face."
She suddenly felt that there was some kind of attraction in his voice that she couldn't resist. She paused for a moment, then finally nodded: "Okay, I'll go over."
This time, their meeting wasn't about company matters, but rather about fostering mutual understanding and communication. Their conversation gradually shifted from work to personal life, and the familiar intimacy brought Lin Chuyue a long-lost warmth.
She began to understand that Li Zhanchuan was not just a business partner; he seemed to have become an indispensable part of her life in some ways.
Back at the Gu family home, Luo Yurou's presence remained a unique bright spot. She had a harmonious relationship with the Gu family elders, and Gu Yanchuan also noticed that she seemed to be gradually no longer the innocent "friend's daughter" he had first met.
She gradually began to integrate into the Gu family's gatherings, and her interactions with Gu Yanchuan were no longer the initial "polite exchanges" that maintained a distance.
One weekend afternoon, Luo Yurou and Gu Yanchuan unexpectedly met again. Gu Yanchuan was planning to handle some company affairs, but Luo Yurou stopped him. "I don't want you to be alone today. Come on, let's take a walk."
Gu Yanchuan frowned slightly, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes, but in the end he didn't refuse: "Okay."
The two walked side by side on a path near the Gu family's house. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting a warm and peaceful glow on them. Luo Yurou smiled gently, looking at Gu Yanchuan: "What do you think is the most important thing in life?"
Gu Yanchuan lowered his head, seemingly deep in thought for a moment: "Stable."
Luo Yurou suddenly stopped and looked at him: "I know you always pursue this kind of stability, but maybe, sometimes it's okay to take a gamble."
Her tone wasn't hurried, yet it sent a strange shock through Gu Yanchuan. He slowly looked at her, his gaze deep: "Taking a gamble means losing."
Luo Yurou smiled, a hint of mystery in her eyes: "Then it's up to you to choose."
Gu Yanchuan did not answer immediately. After a moment of silence, he ultimately did not refuse her suggestion and silently accompanied her.