frightfiction Chapter 283 What Are You Afraid of
Chapter 283 What Are You Afraid of
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After dinner, Gu Changgeng used the excuse that he had work matters to discuss with Zhuang Hongwen and asked Lin Yan to send Shen Ning back to school early...
As the pretty figure gradually disappeared from sight, the atmosphere in the private room suddenly became heavy.
Zhuang Hongwen looked at the young man in front of him who was giving him a strong sense of oppression and sighed slightly, "Sure enough, nothing can be hidden from you..."
Gu Changgeng's eyes flashed with a sharp look, "Who are you? What is your purpose in approaching Shen Ning?"
Zhuang Hongwen smiled bitterly, "You should have guessed who I am.
After all, it was you who took me to the hospital at the airport because I had a heart attack caused by an allergy to food containing almonds.
There really aren’t any such coincidences in this world. Ningning inherited my physique and can’t eat almonds…”
Zhuang Hongwen said as he took out another half photo from the inside pocket of his shirt, which matched perfectly with Su Yue's half wedding photo...
Gu Changgeng's dark eyes narrowed. It was exactly as he had guessed. He lowered his voice and asked, "Why did you lie to Ningning? What happened back then?"
Zhuang Hongwen smiled bitterly and said, "I didn't mean to deceive her, but you know my physical condition.
My heart couldn't bear the strain any longer, and I should have died long ago. It was only thanks to the Su family's huge financial resources and the advanced medical technology abroad that I managed to hold on for a few more years...
If I recognize Ningning, it would be fine if she has no feelings for me. If she has feelings for me, my death will only increase her pain, so why bother recognizing her...
Just like now, being close to her as an elder and being able to see her live a healthy and happy life is a gift from God to me...
If God has mercy on me, please give me some time. I also want to see Ningning get married and have children..."
Zhuang Hongwen paused after he finished speaking, and looked at Gu Changgeng with dissatisfaction, "Come to think of it, you should put your hand down. My Ningning is still a little girl, eight years younger than you. You are simply an old cow eating young grass!"
Gu Changgeng coughed twice, as if he was not used to this change of role.
But to be honest, the sickly man in front of him is his father-in-law.
Suddenly his tone became much more respectful, "Uncle Zhuang, I have read your medical records. As long as you rest and recuperate, you still have a chance to prolong your life..."
Zhuang Hongwen raised his hand and interrupted him, "You don't have to comfort me, I know the condition of my own body.
But you, Ningning, have just started college and are only eighteen years old, but as far as I know, your family is already urging you to get married..."
Gu Changgeng immediately assured, "Don't worry, I will always follow Shen Ning's wishes. If she doesn't want to, I will never force her and will not affect her studies.
Even if we get married in the future, I will fully respect her wishes and she can do whatever she wants..."
Zhuang Hongwen nodded slightly, and he stood up and said, "I know you still have a lot of questions, but since it concerns Ningning's mother, I don't want to talk about it.
Ningning is my only flesh and blood in this world, I just hope she can be safe and healthy.
I know you are a good comrade who is worthy of my lifelong trust, and I hope you can help me keep this secret..."
Gu Changgeng was silent for a long time, and finally nodded slightly, "I understand. I can keep it a secret for you for the time being. I hope you can consider it. Shen Ning is not an ordinary girl. She doesn't like to be deceived, even if it is well-intentioned..."
Zhuang Hongwen's eyes darkened, "I know..."
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Gu Changgeng and Zhuang Hongwen are very fast, and Lin Yan is also a quick and straightforward person.
The next morning, he rushed to the gate of the courtyard, waiting to help Shen Ning move.
Although Shen Ning had Space, a mobile suitcase, he did not dare to expose himself. He could only hold Coal Ball and follow behind everyone obediently.
The group soon arrived at a small Western-style building near Beijing University. It had white walls, a red roof, an arched door, a large terrace, and two small gardens in front and back. The layout was somewhat similar to the Gu family's small Western-style building...
Coal Ball let out a roar and then ran back and forth in the yard like a raging cat.
The city is different from the countryside. The coal briquettes are tall and strong, and have sharp teeth. I really don't dare to release them casually for fear of scaring people.
Now that he had such a big yard, Meiqiu was so happy that he jumped up and down and couldn't control himself at all.
Especially after she found out that Zhuang Hongwen was a little afraid of her, she would rush in front of him from time to time to make some presence felt, which made Shen Ning angry and amused...
Jiang Yuanyuan couldn't help but marvel at the small Western-style building in front of her, and she was still a little dazed.
"Wow, Ningning, you said I don't have such an elder who came up and gave me a mansion. Where should I kowtow to have such good luck again?
Wow, I’m so envious…”
Shen Ning chuckled, "I've reserved a room for you, feel free to stay if you like."
Jiang Yuanyuan immediately buried her head in Shen Ning's neck, rubbing against him, "Ningning, you are so nice, woo woo, I want to marry you..."
Qin Jiu rolled his eyes and said, "Come on, with your fierce look, you want to marry my sister but she doesn't want it!"
Jiang Yuanyuan jumped up instantly and chased after Qin Jiu. The two of them started to fight like elementary school kids. The whole yard was like a firework exploding, and it was very noisy...
Shen Yue'er's eyes sparkled, she didn't care where she lived, but she heard that Shen Ning would apply for day school after moving here. When she thought about seeing her sister after school in the future, Shen Yue felt so happy that she was bubbling.
Several people were laughing and joking, and even Zhuang Hongwen seemed to be ten years younger.
A group of people gathered in the yard and had a meal and drank some wine to congratulate Shen Ning on his new home...
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By the time the moon was high in the sky, Jiang Yuanyuan had been helped back to her room by Shen Yue, and Qin Jiu also climbed over the wall as usual and staggered back to his own courtyard.
Gu Changgeng then looked at Shen Ning. The little girl was walking around the cherry tree in the yard...
Seeing that the little girl had drunk a lot today, he couldn't help pinching the bridge of his nose, feeling both angry and amused, "Ningning, walk with me to get rid of the alcohol..."
Shen Ning followed his steps, and the two of them strolled under the moonlight. It was already autumn, and the night was still a little chilly. Gu Changgeng had already put his coat on her, "Ningning..."
The little girl's cheeks were slightly flushed, her almond-shaped eyes were watery, and she looked a little confused.
Gu Changgeng chuckled, "Are you very happy today?"
Because of the effect of alcohol, Shen Ning's reaction was a little slow at this moment. It took him a long time to nod heavily, and he looked a little silly.
She tilted her head to look at Gu Changgeng. He was too tall, and it was a little uncomfortable for her to tilt her neck. She subconsciously stood on tiptoe and grabbed the collar of the man.
"Lower your head, I have something to tell you..."
Gu Changgeng couldn't help laughing when he saw the obviously drunk girl, and bent down to cooperate.
Shen Ning then leaned over to his ear and whispered, "I'm very happy, but also very scared..."
Gu Changgeng was stunned. The breath beside his ear was moist and hot, blowing on his earlobe. He felt heat rising all over his body, and in an instant his whole body turned red like a steamed shrimp.
Seeing Shen Ning's body begin to shake, Gu Changgeng held her shoulders and asked softly, "What are you afraid of?"
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