The person who posted the post was an old friend of Grandpa Gu Yan, surnamed Liang.
Mr. Liang is not in good health, he is old enough to indulge in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, he thinks Yanjing is too noisy, so he simply moved out, coincidentally he is in the provincial capital at the moment. And this time, the purpose of lending him a birthday invitation was very simple. One is to help Old Master Gu to see if he is alright, and the other is probably just to see Yun Zheng with his own eyes.
But that's okay, Gu Yan was thinking about his future plans, and in half a year, he would bring Yun Zheng back to Yanjing. At that time, as a serious member of the Yun family, Yun Zheng will go to visit these old men one by one sooner or later. And Mr. Liang happened to be the best breakthrough point.
Gu Yan thought to herself, and handed the invitation to Yun Zheng.
"Ask me to accompany you?" Yun Zheng just saw the name, and immediately remembered who Mr. Liang was.
However, Yun Zheng was not familiar with this old man. Even in the previous life, they only met once, and the one who was really acquainted with each other was actually Liang Wei, the son of Mr. Liang. Like Ling Xiang, Liang Wei is a typical foodie. But he is a dozen years older than him and Ling Xiang. In his previous life, Yun Zheng had just taken root in the circle, but he had accepted his love once. Later, in order to repay the debt of favor, Yun Zheng also served a spoon at the Liang family's family banquet. That was the time I met Mr. Liang. In my impression, he is a very traditional and peaceful old man, very respectable.
As for why Mr. Liang sent an invitation to Gu Yan, it was probably because he wanted to help Gu Yan's family see how he was doing, and maybe even meet himself. After all, the Gu family and the Liang family are family friends, and Gu Yan didn't go home when he returned to China. He lived with a young man in a small town on the fourth or fifth tier like Xingcheng. If he were Gu Yan's parents, he would probably have to find out the details. It's normal.
Thinking of this, Yun Zheng said to Gu Yan: "It's the day after tomorrow, and it just so happens that things at the orphanage are over, so I'll be with you."
"En." Gu Yan nodded, paused for a while, and then instructed Yun Zheng, "Mr. Liang is an expert in calligraphy and painting, so instead of sending some valuable objects, why don't you draw a picture and give him a word. "
"Okay." Yun Zheng agreed, secretly thinking about what to draw, and it would not be rude to give it to Mr. Liang.
Gu Yan looked at his pensive look, but suddenly asked Yun Zheng a weird question, "Yun Zheng, would you be surprised if I said that you and I have known each other since childhood?"
In fact, Gu Yan wanted to ask Yun Zheng about this question before, but he never had a suitable opportunity. But today, Mr. Liang's invitation card gave Gu Yan an opportunity. He wanted to tell Yun Zheng his real life experience. Especially now, there are only the two of them in the family, and there is no need to worry about many things, and they can talk openly.
Therefore, after thinking about it, Gu Yan decided to pierce the window paper. However, he was also worried, because Gu Yan always felt that if it wasn't for him, Yun Zheng wouldn't have suffered so much back then.
After being silent for a while, Gu Yan reluctantly opened his mouth, and said to Yun Zheng in a trembling tone, "It's my fault, that's why you have suffered so much."
"What do you mean?" Yun Zheng was taken aback for a moment, and then he was shocked by the deep regret in Gu Yan's eyes. The kind of desolation that can almost drown people in an instant. Just one look is enough to make your heart shudder.
Immediately afterwards, Yun Zheng heard a life experience that was comparable to a dog blood novel from Gu Yan's mouth.
In Gu Yan's words, Yun Zheng is an established family in Yanjing, the orthodox heir of the Yun family. However, unlike other families in the Sijiu City circle, the root of the Yun family's foothold is not money and power, but craftsmanship.
A term commonly used by the ancients, it can best sum up the situation of the Izumo family - a family of craftsmen. Almost every member of the Yun family is the most unique craftsman, and wood carving and metaphysics are the two most commendable skills among them. It seems ordinary, but in fact it is the most sought after existence in the upper circle.
It is said that Yunzheng's father was hard to find a hexagram in a million. As for Yun Zheng's grandfather, his skill in woodcarving is even known as a national treasure.
But this Yun family was submerged in a fire day and night. Only Yun Zheng was a guest at Gu's house at that time, and happened to escape the catastrophe. As a result, the inheritance of the Yun family was cut off, leaving only money and other things outside of the body. But Yunzheng's luck ended here. Then Gu Yan was kidnapped by the tutor, and Yun Zheng, who was with him at the time, was also implicated and was taken away together.
In the future, it will be Yun Zheng who trades himself for Gu Yan to leave. Gu Yan had mental problems, and after being found by the Gu family, they failed to go back in time to save him. As a result, Yunzheng was taken to Xingcheng by the tutor, and only then did the following things happen.
"Lu Ran is the son of that tutor back then. He knows our past. That's why the Gu family in Xingcheng wanted to use him as a substitute for Tao, and they were afraid that something would happen in the future, so they didn't dare to kill you. That's why Lu Ran kept targeting you. .”
When Lu Ran's narration came to an end, Yun Zheng was a little surprised, but felt it was reasonable.
In fact, Yun Zheng suspected very early on whether he had any special relationship with Gu Yan. After all, with Gu Yan's character, even if it's true love at first sight, it's absolutely impossible for him to be so attached to an orphan for no reason. In addition, it was also because of Lu Ran.
When he first lived with Gu Yan, Yun Zheng vaguely noticed that some small details in Lu Ran's private life were very similar to Gu Yan. Especially when looking at him with the eyes of a little milk dog, you can see that Lu Ran is deliberately imitating without careful comparison. And in the previous life, the reason why Yun Zheng didn't defend against Lu Ran was because of his eyes that were very similar to Gu Yan.
So at that time, Yun Zheng wondered if he had been deceived by Lu Ran in his previous life, subconsciously mistaking him for Gu Yan. However, the memory is lost, and no specific evidence can be found. But now Gu Yan's words pierced through this layer of window paper, making Yun Zheng completely enlightened.
Sighing lightly, Yun Zheng straightened out his thoughts, then stretched out his arms to hug Gu Yan who was already waiting for a trial.
Other things at the moment can be put aside and discussed in detail later. The most important thing is to quickly appease the little puppy in front of him who is about to fall into despair.
Yun Zheng knew Gu Yan too well, and also understood what Gu Yan was regretting. Mostly, he felt that it was because of him that he was living in the orphanage and suffering all the time.
"Why didn't you come to me before?"
"They... said you were dead. The Gu family in Xingcheng also strictly controlled the news in Xingcheng. When I first regained consciousness, I didn't have much power in my hands, and I was abroad, so I couldn't take care of it. If not The matter of the city management has become serious, and I will not find you so soon." Gu Yan had a hard time saying this, and the body that was hugged by Yun Zheng was also extremely stiff. Yun Zheng even felt that he was about to cry.
At the same time, in the lost memory, the scene of Gu Yan covered in blood, lying on the ground with unknown life and death also emerged, causing Yun Zheng's heart to be tightly held together, and even breathing became difficult. a bit.
Yun Zheng felt that he probably understood why Gu Yan was in poor health in his last life, and it was probably because of him. And with Gu Yan's personality, if he knew that he would not live long, even for Yun Zheng's consideration, he would never appear in front of Yun Zheng, and would only guard carefully behind his back. This is also why, after Yunzheng went to Yanjing in the last life, everything went smoothly. That's why Yun Zheng and Gu Yan never met each other in the previous life.
Thinking of this, Yun Zheng's heart became more and more mixed. Looking at Gu Yan who was hesitant to speak in front of him, he could barely make up his mind. During the time he was completely unaware, how much suffering and suffering Gu Yan suffered, and how long did he struggle with his secret love
"It's not your fault." Hugging Gu Yan tighter, Yun Zheng felt that he no longer knew what to do to heal Gu Yan's past trauma. In the end, she could only pull Gu Yan's head off and kiss him fiercely.
His little milk dog was only a seven-year-old child back then. Being able to survive such abuse and grow up well is a miracle in itself. And the reason why I was living in Xingcheng was not Gu Yan's fault, but the instigator of the kidnapping case, as well as the members of the Gu family in Xingcheng and Lu Ran.
That's why Yun Zheng was unwilling and unwilling to see Gu Yan being so harsh on himself.
Yun Zheng's kiss was always gentle, but this time, it was more gentle than any previous one. And Gu Yan's emotions were gradually soothed in this kiss, and the heart filled with regret and suffering was also redeemed in this kiss.
After a long time, a kiss ended. Gu Yancai whispered to Yunzheng, "Yunzheng, don't be so nice to me, I will be greedy."
"That can't be helped, it's too late to say that now." Sensing the flash of tension and worry in Gu Yan's eyes, Yun Zheng sighed and whispered in Gu Yan's ear, "Who made me like you?" ?”
Yun Zheng's confession seemed calm, but to Gu Yan, it was already more touching than any words of love. He was prepared before that after he let the past go, Yun Zheng would vent his anger and hate him. However, Yun Zheng didn't mean to be angry at all, instead he cared more about his mood.
Looking at Yun Zheng in front of him, with only his eyes and heart in his eyes and heart, Gu Yan felt that there might be no one else in this world who could make him fall in love with him so much.
"I love you." Gu Yan bowed his head and kissed Yun Zheng's lips once. And secretly vowed in his heart that this time, he would never let Yun Zheng suffer any harm.
Whether it's the Gu family with dark thoughts or the illegitimate son of the Yun family branch, he will help Yun Zheng bit by bit to pave the way forward.
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Ever since Gu Yan told Yun Zheng about the past, Yun Zheng gradually began to understand the situation in Yanjing. According to Gu Yan's description, the Yun family's main family is also rich in wealth, but after Yun Zheng's death was announced that year, the illegitimate son of the branch, Jiu, took over the magpie's nest. Although later, Gu Yan made a move and took back part of it, but more was still under the control of the branch.
Therefore, after Yun Zheng returned to Yanjing, the first person he had to confront was the illegitimate son of the Yun family branch. That's why Gu Yan brought Ling Xiang to Xingcheng before, in fact, he wanted to use Ling Xiang to let Yun Zheng open a gap in the circle.
Among the young masters of Yunzheng's age, Ling Xiang is the most popular one. With this introduction, Yun Zheng is good enough, and he will soon be able to develop his own contacts. As for Mr. Liang, he also meant the same thing. There is no one in the Yun family, and Yun Zheng needs the support and protection of a few respected old people if he wants to stand on his own.
Yun Zheng understood Gu Yan's painstaking efforts, so he naturally took extra care to prepare the gift.
Finally came the day when the dinner party started, Yun Zheng and Gu Yan went to the provincial capital together. As soon as he entered the banquet hall, Yun Zheng immediately felt the difference in the atmosphere.
It is quite different from the common Western-style banquet pattern. Liang Lao's banquet is not so much like a banquet, but more like a place where literati gather to discuss academics. There is a smell of ink everywhere, and the scholarly fragrance of rice paper also wafts in the air.
"Elder Liang likes these." Gu Yan carefully explained to Yun Zheng. At the same time, he whispered in Yun Zheng's ear, introducing several important people in the venue. Among them, there was Mr. Wu who had suffered a small loss from Yunzheng at the previous charity auction.
"Why is he here too?"
"His daughter married a junior of the Liang family, so this time he also came to join in the fun."
"I see." Yun Zheng smiled and nodded towards Mr. Wu who was very embarrassed to see himself and Gu Yan, and then followed Gu Yan to the venue.
However, at this moment, a small episode in the middle of the banquet hall caught Yun Zheng's attention. It seems to be a pair of characters, and it is said to be the authentic work of Luo Wei, the most famous calligrapher in the Republic of China.
But Yunzheng just took a look and instinctively sensed something was wrong. Yun Zheng felt that this calligraphy was probably a fake. What's subtle is that in Yun Zheng's eyes, this picture is a fake, but it was brought over from Yanjing on purpose. And the giver who asked someone to bring the gift was Yun Rong, the illegitimate son of the branch of the Yun family who had occupied the magpie's nest in Gu Yan's mouth.