Chapter 2308 - 37: Three Years Later: Reunion with the White Lotus

Three years later:

Three years ago, tomorrow’s film queen and today’s hottest idol, Gu Xiran, chose to retire, which once became a front-page news story, making countless people sigh with regret, and breaking the hearts of all the fans, leaving them wondering where Gu Xiran had gone.

Why did she stop performing?

Reasons were speculated endlessly, but no one had a definite answer, and the Gu Family remained tight-lipped about everything, keeping their secret very well.

For a while, it became the secret everyone most wanted to know.

Three months later, someone spotted Gu Xiran studying at an arts college in America, finally understanding that she had gone abroad for further studies.

Originally, it was believed that Gu Xiran wouldn’t end her acting career, but unexpectedly, in three years, she chose to keep a low profile, not appearing in any public events, and she no longer accepted any commercial performances, endorsements, including TV series and movies.

Though she had left the entertainment circle, Gu Xiran’s works continued to gain momentum, having a strong influence.

"Palace Schemes," Gu Xiran’s final work before retiring, broke several domestic viewership records.

The movie "Burning Love," starring Gu Xiran, also received praise for her superb acting, with many admiring her wisdom and spirit on screen.

Unfortunately... she had left the entertainment industry, and her works could only be reminisced about.

Fans were all waiting for Gu Xiran to finish her studies and make a comeback.

...

Upon arriving to study at Columbus University, Gu Xiran initially felt a bit uncomfortable, but over time, she gradually adapted to the lifestyle and study rhythm here.

Sister Ping loved Gu Xiran dearly and accompanied her here.

With the two of them looking after each other, it wasn’t too tough...

The main thing was thinking about people in Yuncheng City.

Whenever the Gu Family was free, they would come to America to accompany Gu Xiran...

Sometimes, they would even come here to celebrate the Lunar New Year together, lively and bustling.

In the third year, during the Lunar New Year, the Gu Family came all the way here to spend the festival with Gu Xiran.

Gu Jincheng mentioned that after his illness, Qin Song seemed to have changed, although his character was still as unrestrained as ever, with a bit of roguishness, he began actively taking on responsibilities of the Qin Family, sharing burdens with Qin Jin.

Although Qin Song was naturally not inclined to business, he inherited the Qin Family’s innate business acumen, managing the affairs of the Qin Family in an orderly manner.

Qin Mu’s family only had one precious daughter, Jiujiu, and Qin Mu and Mu Wan didn’t want Jiujiu to be burdened with company matters.

Since Qin Song pulled himself together and wanted to revitalize the family business, Qin Mu directly handed over the company to Qin Song to manage.

[He] hired Qin Song at a high salary to be his well-paid CEO, and Qin Song’s performance did not disappoint Qin Mu, as he doubled the company’s performance in three years.

Upon learning that Qin Song was fully devoted to business, Gu Xiran felt relieved.

For a man, he naturally needs a place to assert his presence.

For example, in his career!

"How is... his health now?"

Gu Xiran had always been most concerned about Qin Song’s physical condition.

"Great-grandfather arranged a 24-hour care for Qin Song. Currently, Qin Song’s health is quite good... but he still doesn’t remember you, sis."

Gu Xiran: "..."

Not remembering...

Gu Xiran had long come to terms with it, sometimes not remembering is the best outcome.

"Yeah... as long as his health is fine."

Gu Xiran leaned against Gu Jinchen’s chest, sipping champagne from a bottle, her lips curled upwards.

At 16, Gu Jinchen made his older sister feel that his chest was broad and comfortable.

Gu Jinchen glanced at Gu Xiran’s beautiful profile and softly said, "Qin Jin has been promoted... Now he’s so busy that he’s scarcely seen. Sister, have you seen him often these three years?"

It’s said [he] stands high above, with an increasingly noble status.

"Hmm... not much, just three times."

All three times were when he came to America for military exercises, just business.

When the two had a chance to meet, they barely exchanged a few words before Qin Jin got busy.

Then... as soon as his American affairs ended, he got a call from home urging him to return to China.

In short... a man as noble as Qin Jin, Gu Xiran also understood, was not someone to be easily anchored.

He will not belong just to her...

"Sis... you and Qin Jin... will you get married?"

Gu Xiran: "..."

In Gu Jinchen’s mind, Gu Xiran and Qin Jin were destined to be together; it was only a matter of time.