NovelOnlineChapter 583: Chapter 583
The person who entered the doorway was taken aback upon hearing this, "Ah? Not... not tell Shen Xun? But I've
already said it."
The newcomer was none other than Qiao Li, whom they hadn't seen for a long time.
Qiao Li looked different from before, thinner, but not the sickly pale sort of thin. He had a wiry leanness,
especially with his skin also a bit darker, making him appear quite spirited.
His hair was cut to a short half-inch stubble, which, paired with his wheatish complexion and eyes that seemed
even blacker against this skin tone.
Although his features hadn't changed much from before, his aura was entirely different. The whole person
seemed to have shed the gentle and scholarly nature of old, revealing a hint of wildness.
His travels had indeed brought about a significant transformation.
At first, he traveled with groups, but he quickly ditched organized tours and directly bought a sailboat and
started 'self-driving’ trips.
The wheatish color of his skin was acquired during these 'self-driving’ travels.
He had lived a vibrant and fulfilling life, a lifestyle he seemed never to have experienced before, and hadn't even
contemplated.
Such a life was not bad. He had made friends who were completely different from his former circle but shared his
current sentiments and interests.
In fact, if it weren't for Su Zhe's father’s situation, Qiao Li had no plans to return anytsoon.
Su Lu didn’t expect Qiao Li to be in such a state, but soon, she began to feel happy for him.
In fact, she had always somewhat seen that Qiao Li was very much the typical person, gentle, unwilling to create
conflict, not wanting to trouble others, leading a life proceeding step by step. Stable, yet uneventful.
He wasn’t unaware that his life could be more splendid; he was just accustomed to its secure predictability.
With Su Lu, Qiao Li had tasted failure and realized that not everything in life follows a dependable and orderly
path.
This seemed like a catalyst. Later, when Su Zhe suggested he go out to clear his head, he did, and thus he
discovered the many possibilities life could offer.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAfter returning, Qiao Li realized he would surely see Su Lu.
He wasn’t sure if his heart still felt those once familiar palpitations for Su Lu. It was because of this uncertainty...
in fact, during his travels, he had met kindred spirits who had shown affection for him, and he had been
tempted.
But he never accepted anyone because Qiao Li wasn’t sure if the palpitations for Su Lu still lingered; if they did,
it would be unfair to the woman who admired him.
In this moment, Qiao Li quietly looked at Su Lu, his lips curving into a gentle smile, "Lulu, it's been a long time."
"It has been, Brother Qiao," Su Lu smiled back lightly.
Regardless, Bo Jingshen was still on guard against Qiao Li because, no matter what, it could not be denied that
Qiao Li had indeed once given him a considerable sense of crisis.
Even Bo Jingshen had to admit, Qiao Li was genuinely a good person. If he had failed to win back Su Lu, Qiao Li
would have been doubtlessly the best choice.
Therefore, Bo Jingshen subtly positioned himself in front of Su Lu, silently watching Qiao Li.
Qiao Li's smile did not waver as he said resignedly, "Is that necessary? Bo Jingshen, if you and Lulu just called
Bo Jingshen'’s lips pursed, showing no anger at Qiao Li's words. Instead, he went along with Qiao Li and called
out, "Brother Qiao."
This took Qiao Li by surprise.
Su Lu also looked at Bo Jingshen with ssurprise.
Bo Jingshen shrugged, not embarrassed in the least, and said, "At any time, | am grateful for your past care for
Xiao Le and Su Lu."
Qiao Li chuckled softly and then sighed lightly, "Losing to someone like you, | have no regrets."
He walked over.
Su Zhe, however, hadn't reacted at all to the back-and-forth between them.
He had been stunned by what Qiao Li said when he cin.
At this moment, Qiao Li sat down next to Su Zhe and asked with a frown, "Is everything okay? Did | say
something wrong?"
Su Zhe managed a faint smile and gently shook his head, "No, it’s fine."
There really are no impenetrable walls, Shen Xun would find out eventually.
Qiao Li then breathed a sigh of relief and gently patted Su Zhe’s shoulder, "It's good that Lulu is here now. With
her accompanying you, | think you'll feel a bit better."
Su Zhe gave him a look, his denial only making it more apparent, "I've been fine all along."
But Qiao Li didn’t care about Su Lu worrying over him and turned to speak directly to her, "Your brother has been
working so hard he’s hardly looking human anymore. Once this busy period is over, you must take him to the
hospital for a check-up."
Su Lu’s heart skipped a beat.
Su Zhe immediately patted the back of her hand and said, "Don’t listen to Qiao Li's nonsense. I'm fine."
"You should go and rest for a while," said Su Lu.
Su Zhe frowned, "But how can that be? | need to keep vigil here."
"I'll keep watch for you," she said.
But Su Zhe was insistent, "No."
Su Lu knew Su Zhe was stubborn, just as he knew how stubborn she was.
So they had to compromise, and Su Lu said, "You still need to rest, even if just here."
Hearing this, Su Zhe thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay, I'll take a quick nap later then."
So, after Bo Jingshen had food brought over, Su Lu watched her brother eat and then let him rest in a more
comfortable chair to the side.
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However, once Su Lu pushed him into the comfortable soft chair, it took only a moment before his consciousness
seemed to be pulled away, and he fell into a deep, dark sleep.
Even the periodic activity of the Taoist chanting and performing rituals couldn't wake him.
It was late at night, and Su Lu had
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Qiao Li didn't insist and said he would cback tomorrow, then he went off to rest.
Bo Jingshen stayed with Su Lu in the memorial hall.
He softened his voice when he spoke to her, and brought her head to rest on his shoulder.
"Lean on me, sleep for a while. You're tired too. Get srest."
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Bo Jingshen was at a loss, "What kind of logic is that..."
Su Lu glanced at the portrait of Su Yukan, shook her head, and said, "I don’t want to sleep here."
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