Chapter 2100: Intertwined Space-Time, Transformed Lives (46)

Chapter 2100: Chapter 2098: Intertwined Space-Time, Transformed Lives (46)

So perhaps saying nothing is better than saying something.

At that moment, Gu Qiaoqiao found herself caught in a dilemma, uncertain of what to do; it was the first time she had encountered such a situation.

Of course, she understood that in the other world, her peculiarities were surely known to everyone, given that there were so many relatives and friends in that world.

As for this world…

Gu Qiaoqiao glanced at the few people in front of her.

The relatives and friends in this world were just those few people before her now.

With a heavy heart, Gu Qiaoqiao sighed deeply. She was about to say something when Gu Junbai, who knew all the details, evidently after much consideration, gestured to her to stop.

He then said casually, “Some things are not as they appear on the surface, nor as complicated as you might think. Let’s leave it at that for now…”

Old Patriarch Gu certainly wouldn’t contradict Gu Junbai, he nodded with a slight choke in his voice, “No matter what, just having today, I’m content…”

Sitting beside them, Qin Yize’s eyes flickered with a hint of darkness. His eloquent uncle seemed to speak in a manner that, though puzzling and illogical, contained potent information. Qin Yize couldn’t help but recall the note Qiaoqiao left him and recent events.

In the end, Qin Yize remained silent, as taciturn as ever.

However, there was one difference from usual; he had visited Gu Qiaoqiao’s home many times and noticed that Qiaoqiao didn’t seem to mind him doing certain things for her, like helping her with chores, buying groceries and things, and now, serving tea to Old Patriarch and his uncle, and occasionally serving her as well. It all felt natural.

He discreetly observed Gu Qiaoqiao’s expression, noticing a mix of difficulty and complexity. Truthfully, over the years, his travels rarely brought him back to the Imperial Capital, and when they did, he would secretly visit her. But in truth, from their initial meeting to now, he seemed to know so little about Qiaoqiao.

And the time they spent together was indeed very limited.

Qin Yize averted his gaze and looked out the window, thinking that fate should grant him the opportunity.

Gu Qiaoqiao was unaware of Qin Yize’s thoughts at that moment, but she didn’t oppose or resist the things he did. She believed both worlds were progressing, and time should be synchronous.

It’s just the years and months were different, so over a month had already passed in the other world, enough for that Qiaoqiao to learn everything.

At the very least, she knew the Qin Family was implicated, framed; her perspective would surely change, just as it did when she learned the truth.

Thus, over a month was enough to alter certain deeply rooted thoughts of that Qiaoqiao, and naturally, upon her return, her attitude toward these people and things would be different.

So let things take their course; she no longer aimed to deliberately wait for Chang Qing here. Perhaps all of this awaited that Qiaoqiao to return and handle it.

Including how she should explain her peculiarities to these people and other matters.

Like Qin Xiaoyu.

With this realization, Gu Qiaoqiao suddenly felt relieved, and everything became clear. She couldn’t help but feel grateful and glanced at her uncle.

This enlightenment was given to her by her uncle.

She really didn’t need to take everything upon herself. Seeing her uncle reminded her that the brotherly uncle in that world wouldn’t do nothing; perhaps he’d even help that Qiaoqiao practice the Sky-drawing Talisman, since he was the one who taught her the Sky-drawing Talisman initially.

Thinking of this, Gu Qiaoqiao felt an inexplicable lightness, as though she were about to leave this world.

At that moment, she saw the three people in the room, appearing dimensional yet seemingly a painting in a fleeting moment, a feeling she had experienced before arriving in this world. Gu Qiaoqiao’s heart suddenly raced.

She knew her time to return was imminent.

She hadn’t expected it to come so quickly.

And without any warning.

The events that transpired since her arrival replayed rapidly in her mind, revealing many tasks she hadn’t completed. Yet, a smile crept onto Gu Qiaoqiao’s lips, even regretting doing too much, wishing to leave more for that Qiaoqiao, so she wouldn’t idle and overthink.

Gu Qiaoqiao picked up the teacup from the table, poured by Qin Yize, reminiscent of another lifetime where Ah Ze would often do the same.

He always served the second cup, even with others around; it felt right to him, familiar to her.

Gu Qiaoqiao took a sip and set the teacup down, feeling herself becoming light.

Observing the room, the air seemed to ripple like water, though no one spoke; their proximity felt distant.

Seeing her stand, the three in the room simultaneously turned their attention to Gu Qiaoqiao.

Her uncle’s gaze was calm, Great Grandfather’s eyes were worried, while Qin Yize, for some unknown reason, had a spark in his dark eyes, his hands clenched tightly, as if suppressing or controlling something.

Even eagerly awaiting something.

Then suddenly, she heard two voices from the distant sky.

“Dad, I found Mom!” a soft child’s voice, brimming with uncontrollable excitement.

It’s her son, Qin Sheng.

“Good child.”

A steady, slightly hoarse voice, carrying faint pride.

Indeed, Gu Qiaoqiao was standing in her fifty-square-meter house.

She was in the living room, not facing the sunrise, with a wall that bore a painting, not bought but carved by her hands on a wooden board. The artwork beside it was her creation too; the painting depicted the scenery of her hometown, Stone Town.

Yet, inexplicably, the tangible reality seemed to disperse bit by bit like clouds blown apart by the wind.

Gu Qiaoqiao saw a large laboratory.

In the lab were only two people, one large and one small, her husband Qin Yize and son Qin Sheng.