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Ever since the day of Gu Lan's birthday ended in discord, he and I have been caught in an unprecedented cold war. I stopped visiting the Gu Mansion, and he no longer came to the Su Mansion to seek me out. Once inseparable, we now felt as if a chasm had opened between us, impossible to bridge.
At first, I was merely angry at his indifference and perfunctory attitude. But as the days passed, that anger gradually gave way to feelings of loss and worry. I couldn't help but let my mind wander: Was it Uncle Gu who disapproved of our closeness? Had he encountered some troublesome issue and didn’t want to drag me into it? Or perhaps… he had truly grown tired of me?
The last thought gnawed at my heart like a venomous snake, leaving me restless.
One day, Xiao Tao returned from outside, looking mysterious as she said to me, “Miss, I just went out to buy something and saw Young Master Gu.”
My heart tightened, but I feigned calmness and asked, “So what if you saw him? What’s so surprising about that?”
“No, Miss,” Xiao Tao leaned in closer and lowered her voice. “I saw Young Master Gu with Lin Family Cousin! They seemed to have gone to the newly opened Linglong Pavilion in the south of the city. I heard their jewelry is quite fashionable!”
Linglong Pavilion? Lin Ruohan?
My heart sank instantly.
Linglong Pavilion is renowned for its unique and exquisite jewelry, a favorite haunt for the noble ladies of the capital. Why would Gu Lan accompany Lin Ruohan there? Could it be…?
I didn’t want to believe it. Gu Lan wasn’t that kind of person. Yet his recent odd behavior and his coldness towards me made it hard not to doubt.
“Miss, don’t overthink it,” Xiao Tao noticed my changing expression and quickly comforted me. “It might just be a coincidence? Or perhaps Young Master Gu is helping Miss Biao pick out a gift for someone?”
“A gift? For whom?” I scoffed, though inside I felt a sharp pain as if pricked by needles. Could it be that all those rumors about him were true? Was his true affection actually for Lin Ruohan?
No, that’s impossible. Brother Lan isn’t the type to be fickle.
But… what if?
Various speculations and doubts clashed in my mind, stirring up a storm of anxiety. I could no longer sit still.
“Xiao Tao, prepare the carriage! We’re going to Linglong Pavilion!”
“Miss?!”
“Quickly!”
The carriage soon arrived outside Linglong Pavilion. I took a deep breath, forcing myself to calm down before stepping inside.
The interior of Linglong Pavilion was indeed elegantly decorated, with an array of dazzling jewelry that could dazzle anyone’s eyes. I pretended to browse casually while my gaze searched around.
Finally, in a corner by the window, I spotted them.
Gu Lan had his back to me, his posture still tall and straight. Lin Ruohan stood beside him, tilting her head back with a sweet smile as she spoke to him about something. In her hand was a rather ornate phoenix Buyao, seemingly seeking his opinion on it.
The scene was blindingly bright. I felt as if my blood was about to freeze. A heavy stone seemed to block my chest, making it hard for me to breathe.
So it was true. He treated me with cold indifference while accompanying Lin Ruohan to choose jewelry. Was his impatience on his birthday because he didn't want me to disturb his time with others? Were those words of support for me at the Flower Viewing Banquet merely for the sake of appearances, just a performance?
Countless questions and grievances intertwined, transforming into a surge of anger. I almost rushed over.
"Gu Lan!" I shouted sharply.
He turned at the sound, and when he saw me, a flicker of surprise and... panic crossed his face. Lin Ruohan was also taken aback, nearly dropping the Buyao in her hand. "A Mian? What are you doing here?"
I ignored her and fixed my gaze on Gu Lan, my voice trembling slightly with anger. "What are you doing here? Accompanying her to pick out jewelry?!"
Gu Lan frowned. "A Mian, let me explain..."
"Explain? Explain what?" I scoffed. "Explain why you treat me coldly while you have the leisure to accompany someone else in a jewelry store? Explain your impatience a few days ago was because you had an appointment with a beauty and found me bothersome?"
My words shot at him like a barrage, filled with grievances and anger that had built up over days.
"It's not what you think!" Gu Lan stepped forward, trying to take my hand.
I jerked away from him. "Don't touch me!"
The loud noise drew the attention of other customers in the store. The shopkeeper quickly stepped in to mediate: "Miss, let's talk this out..."
Lin Ruohan hurriedly explained, "A Mian, you've misunderstood! It's the Gu family Brother..."
"Shut up!" I interrupted her, tears welling up as I looked at Gu Lan. "Gu Lan, I really misjudged you!"
With that, I could no longer hold back and turned to run out of Linglong Pavilion. Tears streamed down my face like pearls from a broken string.
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