Chapter 445: He must still be alive

Chapter 445: He must still be alive

Upon hearing Bai Zhi's words, Lu Shan's usually cool expression flickered slightly. She sat down opposite Bai Zhi and asked calmly, "Isn't it about work?"

"What is it?" she asked.

Bai Zhi found it somewhat difficult to speak at this point.

She knew that bringing up the past would undoubtedly reopen Lu Shan's wounds.

Moreover, the Gu family's intentions...

Although they meant well, she knew very well that Lu Shan, a stubborn and opinionated woman, could not possibly let go of her family's kindness.

She hesitated for a few seconds before speaking, "Sister, I went to see the doctor for Battalion Commander Gu's father, Old Master Gu, today."

Bai Zhi first subtly mentioned the Gu family.

Upon hearing this, Lu Shan looked up at him and asked, "What's wrong with him? Is he feeling unwell?"

"Actually, there's nothing seriously wrong with my body; it's mainly that I suffered some mental stress," Bai Zhi said thoughtfully.

Upon hearing this, Lu Shan did not press further, but looked at Bai Zhi with a calm expression, waiting for her to continue.

“That’s how it is.” Bai Zhi didn’t hide anything. She adjusted her emotions, organized her words, and began, “Old Gu asked someone to inquire about Battalion Commander Gu’s whereabouts. He heard some rumors that none of the comrades who went on the mission with Battalion Commander Gu had returned. He then mistakenly thought that Battalion Commander Gu had been killed in action and fell ill when he got home.”

Lu Shan's hands trembled slightly at her sides, and her lips were pressed tightly together, showing that she was trying hard to control her emotions.

Bai Zhi looked at Lu Shan and then spoke earnestly, "I explained to Old Master Gu that Battalion Commander Gu is definitely alright. Tell him to rest assured and wait, and that Battalion Commander Gu will definitely come back."

Bai Zhi's tone was relaxed, and Lu Shan's emotions were also relaxed.

"What if the information he found out is true?" she murmured, her eyes lowered.

Although they were reluctant to admit it, there were certain results they had to face.

“There’s no chance of anything going on.” Bai Zhi said firmly, “Commander Gu is definitely safe and sound.”

"Xiao Zhi, why are you so sure?" Lu Shan stared intently at her, trying to find any flaws in her face that suggested she was lying.

Or it could be evidence that Gu Jingyi is still alive.

A glimmer of hope even flickered in her heart.

Does Bai Zhi know something?

Bai Zhi looked serious and earnest. "Sister, trust my intuition."

Lu Shan, "!!!"

"By the way, did you get any information from that narcotics officer, Comrade Ai, from last time?" Bai Zhi asked.

Lu Shan shook her head with a wry smile, "They have their own rules and regulations; they can't possibly reveal any information about their work."

"but."

As Lu Shan spoke, she suddenly remembered something Ai Qing had said a few days ago when she went to change Ai Qing's dressing.

"That time, she asked to see Gu Jingyi's photo again, and then... she told me that he looked like a lucky person and that he would definitely be alright."

Bai Zhi smiled and replied, "Comrade Ai is right. Battalion Commander Gu has a lucky face. I also believe in his abilities and that he will definitely return safely."

Lu Shan's eyes flickered slightly as she asked, "Is what you want to tell me about Gu Jingyi's father's illness?"

It's probably not that simple.

After all, Bai Zhi just mentioned that Gu Changgeng had been provoked.

Lu Shan even had a bad feeling.

Bai Zhi shook her head. "Not entirely."

“Old Gu told me today that he had wanted to go to the hospital to have a heart-to-heart talk with you for a long time. He said that his son went on a dangerous mission and that this matter had nothing to do with you. He told you not to take the responsibility on yourself. His family has already come to terms with it and should not blame you.”

Bai Zhi said, "They also hope that you can let go of the shackles in your heart, stop blaming yourself, and be able to start a new life."

Why would they suddenly say that?

Lu Shan was so emotional that she was even a little unsteady on her feet while sitting in the chair.

She struggled to control her emotions, her voice strained, "Has something really happened to Gu Jingyi?"

Otherwise, why would the Gu family suddenly be so understanding?

Let her let it go.

"Sister, don't overthink it," Bai Zhi hurriedly explained. "The Gu family aren't the kind of people who make trouble unnecessarily. So much time has passed, and they feel bad knowing that you haven't accepted anyone since you were with Battalion Commander Gu and have remained single."

Bai Zhi looked at Lu Shan and continued to relay Gu Changgeng's meaning, "Old Gu also said that he knows his son's personality very well. He said that his son would not act impulsively because of personal feelings. Every decision he makes is carefully considered and based on the organization's arrangements. Their work is special and cannot be influenced by personal feelings."

Bai Zhi's words gradually eased Lu Shan's expression.

Perhaps their analysis is correct.

Gu Jingyi is definitely not the kind of person who would let matters of the heart affect his work judgment or act impulsively.

But only she knew what he said when they had a fierce argument about Gu Jingyi's father and she proposed breaking up.

To outsiders, he is a decisive and cold-faced battalion commander, but in front of her, he can be quite childish at times.

She's even a bit clingy.

That day, after she broke up with him, he told her with tears in his eyes that he would prove that he was definitely not a deserter like his father.

He also explained that not all men are suited to be soldiers or can adapt to a life of danger.

But Gu Jingyi is capable.

After that argument, he returned to his unit and soon "disappeared".

Lu Shan felt a tightness in her chest as she recalled the past.

But she kept all her emotions hidden in her heart and never revealed them.

She said to Bai Zhi, "Alright, Xiao Zhi, the message has been conveyed, your mission is complete."

Lu Shan stood up, her meaning quite clear.

Bai Zhi tactfully put down her water glass and said, "Sister, you rest now, I'll go out first."

"Okay, sure."

Lu Shan saw her to the door, and Bai Zhi went back to her room.

She did not stay in the room to rest for long.

She came to my house today because she had something important to discuss.

That means asking the old man for the name of Chen Lin's great-aunt.

Ye Tiandong will arrive in Nancheng tonight.

She wanted an answer before they met.

If Chen Lin's great-aunt were fortunate enough to be the same research-oriented grandmother from his previous life, then all the problems would be easily solved.

The misunderstandings and conflicts between her maternal grandfather and uncle, and everything else, will hopefully be resolved.

What if she was just disappointed?

She gave up.

We'll look for it slowly later.

Bai Zhi went downstairs and knocked on the old man's door.

In the dead of winter, it was too cold outside, and the old man had nowhere to go. Besides watching TV, he would spend his time playing chess by himself in his room.

As soon as Bai Zhi entered, she saw the old man sitting at the table, playing chess by himself.

Bai Zhi smiled and said, "Grandpa, you're in such high spirits!"

When Grandpa Lu saw Bai Zhi, his face was full of loving smiles. "Little Zhi, would you like to have a game with Grandpa?"