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Chapter 38 Sisters Meet
Thursday, August 7, 2025.

20℃～31℃, sunny.

「建设银行：您尾号7946的账户于08月07日00:01收入RMB 4500元，当前余额：224，500」

When Lin Shen woke up, he drew back the curtains and found that the weather outside was sunny.

Pushing open the window, fresh and humid air instantly rushes in, carrying with it a hint of earthy fragrance.

"call--!"

Lin Shen couldn't help but take a deep breath, then slowly exhale, feeling as if his entire lungs had been completely purified.

It's truly rare to encounter such great weather in Shanghai.

Lin Shen left the second bedroom and subconsciously looked towards the master bedroom.

The door was half-open, the bed was clean and tidy, and even the floor showed signs of having been swept.

However, that lively and energetic figure had vanished without a trace, leaving only a note on the dining table.

[Brother Lin Shen! Thank you for your hospitality these past four days! I had a wonderful time in Shanghai! The time I spent with you was very enjoyable!]
[I'm so sorry about what happened to you, sister. I think you're a very gentle and considerate person, so don't be discouraged, you're the best!]
[I bought steamed buns and soy milk, but I put them in the steamer in the kitchen to keep them warm. Remember to eat them when you wake up!]
[My school starts on September 4th, and I hope to see you again then. If possible, I have a lot to say to you in person.]
[So that's it, see you there!]
[——by Gu Wanqing (っω`c)]
"Pfft!"

Seeing the cute emoticons at the end, Lin Shen couldn't help but laugh out loud. Then, a strong sense of loneliness and desolation slowly enveloped his heart.

He carefully folded the note and placed it under the piggy bank, muttering softly to himself.

"See you in a month."

*
10:00 AM, Hongqiao Railway Station.

Gu Wanqing carried her suitcase into a nearby KFC, looked around, and finally spotted someone waving from a corner.

"here!"

Gu Wanting stood up and called out.

She wore a light gray crew neck T-shirt on her upper body and a white pleated skirt on her lower body, paired with white calf socks and white sneakers, revealing her smooth thighs. The overall style leaned towards sporty.

Especially the baseball cap on her head, she looks like a fashionable woman who knows how to dress.

"Qingqing!"

"sister."

Gu Wanqing walked over to Gu Wanting and sat down, pretending to know nothing and asking curiously.

"Where have you been during this time?"

"Paris."

Gu Wanting's expression revealed a hint of disappointment, followed by a soft sigh.

"Don't even mention it, you have no idea how dirty it is over there!"

"The area around the Eiffel Tower is like a garbage dump! There's even construction going on right next to it!"

"And the security is terrible. Once, my phone was almost stolen while I was walking down the street! I'll never go there again."

"Is it."

Gu Wanqing glanced at Cheng Yue, who was standing next to Gu Wanting.

"Who is he?"

"Cheng Yue".

Gu Wanting tugged at Cheng Yue's clothes on the shoulder and introduced them.

"My good friend, my classmate in college."

"Tingting, didn't we agree that you'd become my girlfriend once you came back..."

"Ok?"

After being glared at coldly by Gu Wanting, Cheng Yue instantly lost his temper and could only stand aside with a silly, apologetic smile.

Gu Wanqing bit her lip lightly, then tentatively asked.

Where is my brother-in-law?

"Don't mention him to me."

Gu Wanting took a big gulp of her cola, her tone extremely impatient.

"I've already broken up with Lin Shen, so don't call him brother-in-law anymore."

"why?"

Gu Wanqing asked the question that had been bothering her for several days, after all, in her mind, Lin Shen was almost without flaws.

Why did my sister have to break up with such a perfect person?
"I remember Brother Lin Shen was very good to you, right?"

"Where's the good?"

Gu Wanting seemed to harbor deep resentment.

"He's always busy working overtime and doesn't care about me at all. He's completely different from when he was pursuing me!" "After being with someone like that for a long time, the novelty wears off, and his body is out of shape. He's getting uglier and uglier, and he doesn't make any money."

Hearing her own sister belittle and criticize Lin Shen like that, Gu Wanqing clenched her hands tightly under the table, her emotions extremely complicated.

Seeing that she had fallen silent, Gu Wanting quickly changed the subject.

"Did you have a good time in Shanghai?"

"happy."

Gu Wanqing nodded and briefly described her itinerary over the past few days, without mentioning Lin Shen's existence.

Upon hearing this, Gu Wanting smiled and rested her chin on her hand.

"You went to Disneyland too! It's a holiday now, so it must have been very crowded. The lines must have taken a long time."

“Cheng Yue has 33VIP, so he can play anytime he wants. When you come to Shanghai again next time, have him take us to play.”

"Okay."

Cheng Yue placed the Mercedes keys on the table, seemingly intending to show off his wealth to Gu Wanqing.

But she was clearly not interested.

"No need, I've already done it with my friend. He bought a premium guided tour ticket, which allows him to enjoy many attractions without having to queue."

"what?"

Premium guided tour ticket?
This greatly surprised Gu Wanting.

"Over four thousand per person?"

"Correct."

"Did your friend buy it for you too?"

"Ah."

"So rich?!"

Gu Wanting couldn't help but ask out of curiosity, a half-smile playing on her lips.

"Is your friend male or female? Could it be your boyfriend?"

"Nah!"

Although Gu Wanqing tried her best to deny the matter, her slightly flushed face still revealed her true thoughts.

This startled Gu Wanting. After a moment of thought, she patted Cheng Yue on the shoulder.

"Go buy some KFC for Qingqing so she can eat on the high-speed train."

"Why not just scan the code and order..."

Before Cheng Yue could finish speaking, he noticed Gu Wanting's slightly narrowed gaze and immediately realized what was going on. He then chuckled awkwardly and got up to leave.

"I'm going to buy something."

"..."

After Cheng Yue left, Gu Wanting immediately sat down next to her younger sister, leaned in with a very serious expression, and asked in a low voice.

"You and your boyfriend don't live together, do you?"

"how could it be possible!"

"That's fine."

Because she fully understood her younger sister's personality, Gu Wanting believed that she was not lying.

As he let out a sigh of relief, he began to launch into a long, rambling lecture.

"Never get too close to someone of the opposite sex too early, understand? I was bewitched by Lin Shen back then, and I gave him all the best years of my youth in college. Now it's too late to regret it!"

"You must choose your boyfriend carefully, find a suitable one, preferably a wealthy local from Shanghai, like Cheng Yue."

"Sis, isn't he your boyfriend yet?"

"It's early."

Gu Wanting glanced up at Cheng Yue's back, then curled her lip in disdain.

"I only stayed with him because he was nice to me, but who knows if I'll meet someone better in the future."

"sister."

At this moment, Gu Wanqing suddenly spoke in a serious and solemn manner.

"I think you can't be so casual. True love should be pursued to the end to be happy. Money is just an accessory and should not be the main factor to consider."

"Love is never a choice, but rather an unwavering commitment and cherishing."

(End of this chapter)