In the evening, Chang Qing didn’t stay at Gu Garden anymore. Because they had come out as a group and spent one night outside, which was already the limit. And they had to take the bus back the next day. Gu Qiaoqiao had invited the teacher and a few classmates to dinner, but was turned down by the straightforward lead teacher. Gu Qiaoqiao had to let it go. But since she was free and didn’t have to go to school or work for the time being, she went to the station to see off Chang Qing. Came in a hurry, left in a hurry. Chang Qing left, but in two more years, he would return to the Imperial Capital. Then he would study, work, and do research here. While on the road, Gu Qiaoqiao suddenly thought of something, which was about Chang Qing’s parents. In her past life, when she met Chang Qing, he was alone in the Imperial Capital. His parents and stepmother seemed to never bother him. The Chang Qing of that time was different from now. Now, his family ignored him because he needed money for schooling, so they simply didn’t care. To that short-sighted woman, whether Chang Qing succeeded or not had nothing to do with her. If he didn’t succeed, it was the best; she’d rather have him living like mud. However, Chang Qing later changed. Though his salary wasn’t high, he had lots of bonuses. Moreover, he lived in the much-coveted Imperial Capital. ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by n̷o̷v̷e̷l̷f̷i̷r̷e̷.net And he was a respected scientist. Knowing his stepmother’s nature, she wouldn’t let go of the chance to take some advantage, if not for herself, for her children. Besides, even if she came to find Chang Qing, his timid father wouldn’t dare to stop her. But in the eight months they were together, it was always quiet, and Chang Qing never mentioned his father or stepmother. Gu Qiaoqiao couldn’t help but recall when Chang Qing took her to see where he worked. It was in the northwest corner of the Imperial Capital. A heavily guarded compound. Tall walls, guarding soldiers... She didn’t go inside, just looked from afar with Chang Qing. It was an intimidating place. Gu Qiaoqiao, thinking of this, somewhat understood, maybe those two had come before, but the higher-ups probably helped resolve the issue nicely. And those two who had never seen the world likely didn’t have the guts to cause a ruckus. Chang Qing’s stepmother might be domineering in the village, but in the vast Imperial Capital, especially in a research unit like that, it wasn’t a place for her to make a scene. Gu Qiaoqiao felt relieved. She no longer thought about Chang Qing’s family matters... In this way, time flew by, and a week passed. The often silent Shang Qing suddenly called Gu Qiaoqiao, saying that friends from the West City District were planning a spring outing. They did this once every year. Last year, Gu Qiaoqiao and Qin Yize weren’t in the Imperial Capital, so they missed it. This year, although Qin Yize was still not home, Gu Qiaoqiao was, and Shang Qing wanted to seize the opportunity to speak with Gu Qiaoqiao. Know that it had been a long time since the two of them had contacted each other. When Gu Qiaoqiao received Shang Qing’s call, she also felt a sense of relief; she didn’t have many friends, and she liked Shang Qing’s personality. She really didn’t want it to be ruined by Dongfang Yu. However, regarding the interactions between Dongfang Yu and the Shang Family, Gu Qiaoqiao truly had no say now. Nor did she have the qualification or stance to dictate whom the Shang Family should or shouldn’t associate with. Currently, Dongfang Yu was a valued guest of the Shang Family. And Dongfang Yu wasn’t the type to rely on family connections.