Chapter 96

"Okay, I won't talk to you anymore, I'll go prepare first, make you something delicious!"

Mrs. Chu pulled Liuli and Ze Yan to sit on the sofa, then she went to busy herself.

Chu Feng was left out, but he also felt happy.

Mrs. Chu felt that when she held Ze Yan in one hand and Liuli in the other, it felt like many years ago when she held Si Yun in one hand and Ze Yan in the other.

Memories welled up again; she now wished Liuli were Si Yun, she longed to see her daughter again.

"Liuli, how is it at the Gu Family?"

Chu Feng asked Liuli.

He has heard what kind of person Gu Die is; seeing such a good girl Liuli marry Gu Die, he naturally feels it's a pity.

Moreover, it's clear that Ze Yan likes Liuli, but because of Si Yun he can't let go, and also because Liuli is already married.

Ze Yan these past years has never brought any girl to the Chu Family for them to meet.

He also hasn't made friends; Ze Yan has always been alone, coming and going by himself.

Mr. and Mrs. Chu watched feeling heartbroken, yet they couldn't open Ze Yan's heart knot.

And the only thing that makes him feel Gu Die isn't as ruthless as the rumors say is that he has actually been looking for Si Yun's whereabouts all these years.

"I'm pretty good."

Liuli replied, she didn't understand why Chu Feng would ask such a question.

After thinking, their two families' relationship is bad, and Gu Die is seen as such by outsiders, so asking this question is normal.

"Gu Die, how is he toward you?"

Chu Feng asked more directly; he speaks without beating around the bush, this is the question he wants to ask.

"He treats me well, he's actually not as bad as people say, I came to find Ze Yan, he also knows."

Liuli explained.

When Ze Yan heard her defending Gu Die, his heart sank heavily.

Chu Feng also thought, he actually could agree to his wife being with someone like an enemy.

Moreover, last time Ze Yan kidnapped Liuli, could Gu Die really be so at ease letting Liuli come find Ze Yan?

Chu Feng only felt that Gu Die doesn't have Liuli in his heart; otherwise he wouldn't care about her safety.

Ze Yan has many times wanted to strike at Gu Die, how could Gu Die not know, yet now he can actually send his wife to them.

Moreover, Gu Die also chose to save Feng Wei at that time, which shows he doesn't love Liuli.

But Liuli's words are also sincere, so there is a possibility that Gu Die saving Feng Wei was just for show.

Actually it was to protect Liuli; both are possible, but looking at Liuli's appearance, she already wholeheartedly affirms Gu Die from the bottom of her heart.

Gu Die from the beginning didn't want Liuli to get close to Ze Yan; he always felt Ze Yan had ill intentions, he feared Liuli would come to harm.

But Liuli trusts Ze Yan, she treats him as a friend, Gu Die cannot oppose.

Last time Ze Yan actually kidnapped Liuli, yet Liuli still chose to continue interacting with Ze Yan.

He really can't figure out what Liuli is thinking.

No matter how Ze Yan treats her, will she still treat him as a friend?

Even Yu Ke Zihan, Bai Xu, they also can't figure it out.

Only Cheng Li thinks Ze Yan isn't that kind of person, and doesn't think Ze Yan truly kidnapped Liuli.

Otherwise he would definitely be the first to come out opposing Liuli and Ze Yan being friends.

Gu Die has no way with Liuli; he can only let her go see Ze Yan, as long as it's something Liuli wants to do, even if he feels uncomfortable inside he will still comply.

He doesn't understand why Ze Yan must get close to Liuli; after so long, he also knows Ze Yan hasn't developed feelings for anyone else.

He also has no friends around, but why is it different now with Liuli?

If Ze Yan likes Liuli, then he can be at ease, because Ze Yan would never strike at someone he likes.

If Ze Yan doesn't like Liuli, then it's aimed at him, and Liuli could be in danger at any time.

His agreeing to let Liuli see Ze Yan was just a momentary impulse; seeing how much Liuli wanted to see Ze Yan, he couldn't help but feel annoyed.

He also agreed to let Liuli see Ze Yan; now he himself is alone in the car, already anxiously waiting.

"Do you know the relationship between Ze Yan, the Chu Family, and the Gu Family?"

Chu Feng continued asking, the Shen Family and Gu Family, the Chu Family and Gu Family, in Luo Hai, are famously enemies.

"I know."

"Then you still dare to associate with us, aren't you afraid we might do something?"

Chu Feng's question, Ze Yan also wants to know the answer.

"I'm not afraid, because Ze Yan Brother and you are not that kind of person."

Liuli laughed.

When Chu Feng heard Liuli call Ze Yan Brother, it was like hearing Si Yun as a child always following behind Ze Yan calling Ze Yan Brother.

Besides Si Yun, he has never heard anyone else call Ze Yan like that.

"You just trust him like that?"

Ze Yan opened his mouth to ask.

"I certainly believe, as long as it's you, I believe; my saying this sounds unreliable, but that's just how it is, I also don't know why."

Liuli also expressed her feelings.

She unconditionally trusts Ze Yan; the previous kidnapping of her was merely to make her see Gu Die's choice.

She knows he wanted to pull her out, but she has already chosen Gu Die, so she can't come out.

"You can always trust me."

Ze Yan looked toward her.

"Yeah, I will."

As for Ze Yan, she felt he was like an older brother to her, even though he was only three years older, yet he seemed far more mature than someone his age.

Perhaps he never had a rebellious phase, never acted willfully, just like her.

Chu Feng overheard their conversation and smiled silently, thinking how wonderful it would be if Liuli weren't married and could be with Ze Yan.

Even if Si Yun returned, seeing them together would surely make her happy for them.

But Liuli and Ze Yan have no fate; the more Chu Feng thinks about it, the sorrier he feels toward Ze Yan.

He always feels that setting up this childhood engagement has left Ze Yan alone to this day.

"Ze Yan, Uncle, I want to apologize to the Gu Family on your behalf, sorry."

Liuli rose and bowed to Ze Yan and Chu Feng.

She has now married into the Gu Family and is part of it; those mistakes, she also wants to apologize to Gu Qing for.

She also hopes to improve the relationship between the Shen, Chu, and Gu families, at least so they are no longer enemies.

Because things have already happened, hating them is useless; Si Yun won't come back either.

"Child, don't do this."

Chu Feng also quickly rose to speak, and Ze Yan stood up as well.

"Gu Qing didn't do it on purpose; he didn't know things would turn out like this, and he also looked for Si Yun."

Liuli still bowed and said.

"Don't do this; let's talk properly."

Ze Yan spoke.

"Before he passed away, he came to apologize to us; he must have known he had no time left."

Chu Feng sighed and helped Liuli up.

"Did Dad come to apologize?"

Liuli asked; Ze Yan and Chu Feng heard her call Gu Qing "Dad," and both felt a little uncomfortable inside.

"Yes." Chu Feng replied, "The past is the past; all we wanted was his apology. Over these years, besides Gu Die visiting a few times, we've never seen this Chu Feng person."

Mrs. Chu and Mr. Chu have also been waiting for Gu Qing's apology, which hasn't been easy.

"So have you forgiven him now?"

"Whether we forgive him or not doesn't matter anymore; bringing this up now is pointless, child, let's not mention it."

Chu Feng sighed.

"Alright, I won't mention it, Uncle; I hope you stay happy forever."

"If you and Ze Yan come often, I and your aunt will be happy."

Chu Feng smiled, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes deepening; Liuli didn't know why, but looking at him made her feel a pang of sympathy.

"Okay."

Liuli agreed.

"Ze Yan, may I go to Si Yun's room again?"

Liuli asked Ze Yan again.

She didn't bring the bracelet or longevity lock, so she can't confirm whether she really is Si Yun.

But she still wants to see the candied haws and crystal ball in Si Yun's room.

Si Yun's room, she has never forgotten it, as if she were the mistress of that chamber.

She shouldn't forget it.

"Okay."

Ze Yan answered.

"Take Liuli there; I'll call you when the meal is ready."

Chu Feng said.

"Okay, Uncle."

Ze Yan nodded.

Si Yun's room is cleaned regularly by the servants, and everything is kept well.

Chu Feng hopes Liuli is Si Yun, but this room hasn't changed at all, kept just for Si Yun's return.

Everything remains as it was; but if Liuli is Si Yun, how could she have forgotten?

He Yun and Chu Feng have waited for Si Yun for fourteen years; each day they don't know how they've gotten through.

They know Ze Yan feels the same; every minute is torment.

Waiting for someone who won't return, they want to accept that Si Yun may no longer be in this world, yet whenever Ze Yan is so resolute, they can't bear to give up.

Ze Yan's steadfastness makes them believe they will surely wait for Si Yun's return.

Besides Mrs. Chu, Mr. Chu, Ze Yan, and the cleaning servants, no one has ever entered Si Yun's room.

They have guarded Si Yun's room well; every item is well protected.

"Ze Yan, have you ever thought Si Yun might not come back?"

Liuli didn't want to bring up these things that would upset Ze Yan, but she still asked.

If Si Yun were still in this world and nothing had happened, how could there be no news for so many years?

She doesn't want Ze Yan to wait in vain; without expectation, disappointment wouldn't be so great.

No matter how long he waits like this, if Si Yun is gone, it's pointless.

"No."

Ze Yan answered firmly.

He never thought that Siyun would be gone, and he wouldn't allow himself to have such a thought.

He firmly believed Siyun would come back, and so he would wait.

There was no news of Siyun, nothing good, nothing bad; he could only wait.

"If Siyun knew you waited for her this long, she would surely be moved, and would thank you."

Liuli felt that if she were Siyun, she would definitely be moved.

Others are already deeply moved, let alone oneself.