Chapter 414: Chapter 203: Four Years (Part 2)
The two little kids were technically not old enough, having just turned five not long ago. But their talent and intelligence granted them an exceptional qualification; by the next school year, they could take the entrance exam for elementary school, and if they passed, they could start first grade.
"Oh..." Huaifeng counted on his fingers and calculated that it was nearly two months until the elementary school started! Such a long wait... He boredly rested his chubby little chin on his hands, "But I really miss Mom..."
"I miss her a lot too, but..." At this point, Huaixi paused, and his usually stern little face showed a hint of shyness. For someone who was never used to acting spoiled from a young age, openly saying he missed his mom was quite an embarrassing thing, "I can’t say it."
This Flying Disc was designed by Su Jiameng herself, modeled after the Doubi Suit of Flying Device. Although it’s not a fully autonomous flying apparatus, it has precise targeting and many features. Its defense capabilities are robust, capable of making the most favorable choices for the driver in times of danger. With this device, the kids didn’t even need Uncle Changxi to ferry them to and from school.
Although they didn’t escort the two kids, the monitoring system was always on. If the little ones encountered any trouble, like running into pervy uncles or human traffickers, Uncle Changxi would know immediately and could remotely control the Flying Disc to launch attacks.
The residents of this neighborhood all knew these two adorable little children, crafted like jade. When the security guard saw them from a distance, smiling, he opened the gate for them and handed them two fruit candies, "It looks like you two are graduating from kindergarten today, growing up, huh? Here’s a little gift from Uncle. Work harder when you get to elementary school, okay~~~"
"Thank you, Uncle~~~" Huaifeng beamed with delight, while Huaixi gave a slight smile of thanks. Seeing this, the security guard was even more pleased.
"Hurry home now, your family must be waiting impatiently," said the kind security guard.
Previously, Mr. Gu who lived there could still be seen dropping the kids off at school. But later, he simply let the kids go to school on their own. The security guard was initially very displeased with such an irresponsible approach from the parents and even caught Gu Ningxuan for a few words.
However, upon seeing that Gu Ningxuan secretly followed the kids, the security guard was reassured. If the kids were ever late coming home, the enthusiastic security guard would call the Su Family’s internal line to make sure the kids were okay.
In good spirits, the little ones returned home, jumped off the Flying Disc, and stuffed it into their backpack after it autonomously folded into a ball. As they ran inside, they shouted, "Aunt Su Mo, Uncle Changxi, we’re back!!!"
"You’re back, young masters, go play in the living room first. Auntie’s almost done with dinner," Su Mo said excitedly, clasping her hands like a young girl, "It’s all the young masters’ favorite foods."
"Aunt Su Mo is so nice." The food-loving Huaifeng swallowed his slightly increased saliva and generously handed her a compliment card.
But Huaixi, with sharp eyes, noticed the large backpack piled at the entrance. It was large and not light, looking like something Uncle Gu bought a few days ago. He jumped off the sofa and made his way to the basement, just in time to see Gu Ningxuan packing, "Uncle?"
"Oh, it’s Xiao Xi..." Gu Ningxuan paused his packing. His usually expressionless face softened a little as he crouched down to meet Huaixi’s gaze, "Why are you back from school so early today?"
"Uncle, what are you doing?" Huaixi glanced around; the familiar decorations were much fewer now, as if they had been dismantled. The photos on the wall were gone too. This... Huaixi clutched his sleeve tightly.
Gu Ningxuan looked around, smiled knowingly, and gently stroked Huaixi’s soft head, "Uncle has to leave... It might be a few years before I come back, but when I do, I promise I won’t leave again."
Huaixi felt very sad hearing the first part, stubbornly biting his lip and looking at him. But when he heard it was only a few years, he felt a little relieved, "Uncle has to go like Mom to do something very busy... Will it be a long time before coming back?"
When Gu Ningxuan heard Huaixi mention Su Jiameng, whose whereabouts were unstable for over four years, his heart felt uneasy. He vaguely suspected she was doing something secretive. Because every time he saw her, he could smell the scent of blood on her body. Although Su Jiameng feigned ignorance, the slight hesitation in her movements indicated one thing — she had sustained serious injuries.
What exactly was she doing that required disappearing for one or two months at a time and coming back with a body full of wounds?
The doubts swirled in his heart, yet he had no right to ask. Perhaps due to their rare meetings, even his dulled senses could feel the distance growing between them, not only in power or other aspects but also in a slightly subtle relationship.
Gu Ningxuan wished to hold on but found he didn’t even have a basic position. Now he also had to embark on a journey, the vast universe before him. Who knows, when he returns one day, if he will still see her living here...
"Yes, it will take a long time to come back." Gu Ningxuan looked somewhat melancholic at the child. Since Huaixi was born, Gu Ningxuan held his little hand, and now, seeing him grow from a soft little baby to a tiny, handsome boy, in five years, time flew by.
"Why do you have to leave for so long?" Huaixi looked at him hopefully, "Can’t you not go?"
"To become stronger, to stand before you as a man, to protect you and Xiao Feng..." As well as the woman who probably didn’t need his protection. Thinking of Su Jiameng’s strength, he could only smile wryly.
"Xiao Xi can also protect himself... he’s strong too." Huaixi held back tears but eventually spoke with a crying voice, "I can protect myself, so Uncle, please don’t go, okay?" (To be continued. If you like this work, please support me by voting for recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)
