Chapter 2588 - 2589: The Person I Should Thank Most Is You

"Everyone deserves to look forward to something, and to be looked forward to," Gu Qibao said mildly, turning her gaze to Bo Chengyan’s face.

Actually, Bo Chengyan’s features were still quite handsome and dignified, but the tinge of white on his temples somewhat spoiled the picture, making him look at least five years older than his actual age.

Upon hearing these words, Bo Chengyan displayed the same gentle smile as always, just like when she first set eyes on him. Back then, Bo Chengyan was handsome and charming, like a considerate big brother.

Yet however good Bo Chengyan was, he was ultimately not her destined partner.

Bo Chengyan’s smile remained captivating. He nodded lightly and said to Gu Qibao, "Thank you, Xiaoqi. You and Sanshao take care."

"Mm." Gu Qibao nodded solemnly, then shifted her gaze outside, watching the glaring rays, suddenly feeling a touch of sadness.

Turning her gaze, she said to Nangong Ran, "Ranran, do you want to go to the restroom?"

Nangong Ran understood Gu Qibao’s intention, so she nodded, "Yes, let’s go together."

"Mm." Gu Qibao stood up.

Nangong Ran also stood up and extended her hand to her.

Gu Qibao looked at Nangong Ran’s hand and hesitated for a moment, as if time had slipped by inadvertently. In the blink of an eye, she and Nangong Ran were both mothers of two children.

Seeing Nangong Ran’s outstretched hand, she felt a bit dazed, as if time had reversed, and they were still the carefree and mischievous students in school...

Even though they each had families, Nangong Ran was still her best friend, her closest confidant, and now they were like family.

Gu Qibao raised a smile and placed her hand into Nangong Ran’s palm. Nangong Ran tightly clasped it in her hand, smiling at her, "Let’s go."

"Mm!" Gu Qibao nodded, and the two walked out hand in hand.

"Feeling a bit down seeing Bo Chengyan like that?" Nangong Ran asked directly after they left the banquet hall; she and Gu Qibao had always been straightforward with each other, never mincing words.

"Not really down," Gu Qibao took a deep breath, squinting slightly and said, "Just a bit reflective, and nostalgic, nostalgic for our bygone youth."

Nangong Ran looked at her, looked for a while before turning her gaze to the distance. The dappled sunlight made it hard for people to open their eyes, and Nangong Ran also squinted slightly, finally raising a smile and nodding, "Yes, time really flies."

"Shall we take a walk?" Gu Qibao suggested.

"Okay." Nangong Ran tightened her grip on her hand.

The two strolled to the courtyard, Gu Qibao with a smile, seemed to be reminiscing as she said, "I didn’t expect Bo Chengyan to keep guarding Bo Chengxin all this time, even when she turned neurotic, he didn’t give up. It might be out of responsibility, but I think Bo Chengxin is lucky."

"Everyone has something they most want to protect in their heart," Nangong Ran replied, "Or perhaps it’s a sense of responsibility, whether toward friends or toward family. Emotions can be so complex, complex to the point where even you can’t understand them."

"Mm." Gu Qibao nodded, then her smile grew sweeter as she said, "Actually, Ranran, the person I am most grateful to is you."

Saying this, she turned her gaze seriously towards Nangong Ran.

"Oh?" Nangong Ran raised her eyebrows, "Why do you say that?"