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However, perhaps because she is an art student, her outfit was very appropriate, giving her a well-behaved appearance.
Although Gu Qing didn't know why she used "well-behaved" to describe a boy, that was the impression Su Zhi gave off.
“Cousin, this is also my younger brother. He’s a little older than you. You can just call him Brother Qingqing!” Su Xiyue introduced.
"Brother Qingqing!" Su Zhi called out.
Gu Qing nodded slightly, said hello, and then couldn't help but roll her eyes at Su Xiyue.
The way I address him as "Brother Qingqing" just sounds so awkward!
Su Zhi seemed to understand Su Xiyue's family relationships and didn't show any particular emotion.
They were quite surprised by Gu Qing's appearance and demeanor.
But since they are both boys, they don't show as much emotion as the opposite sex.
After chatting for a few minutes, Su Xiyue took the painting tools from Su Zhi, and then the three of them headed to the taxi stand.
On the way back, Su Zhi also talked about the arrangements for the next few days.
Gu Qing had originally thought that Su Zhi would be staying in his and Su Xiyue's rented apartment, so Gu Qing had specially prepared a brand new set of bed sheets and duvet cover for this purpose.
However, the location of the Suzhou Joint Examination was quite far away, so a hotel had been booked in advance.
The elders in the family asked Su Xiyue to pick up Su Zhi simply because they hoped the younger generation could keep in touch more.
Hearing that Su couldn't stop herself, Su Xiyue was visibly even happier.
Cousin?
What cousin?
Could someone be as fragrant and soft as Gu Qingxiang?
188. Su Xiyue's thoughts!
Su Xiyue and Gu Qing took Su Zhi back home.
After changing into a brand new pair of slippers, Su Zhi looked around her cousin's little apartment.
The spacious two-bedroom apartment has a large living room and a matching balcony.
There were several potted plants he didn't recognize on the shelves on both sides of the balcony.
The room was very clean, and there was no dirt even in corners that you wouldn't normally notice.
If Su Xiyue lived alone, Su Zhi would suspect that a cleaning service was hired.
But when Su Zhi saw Gu Qing enter the house and immediately go into the kitchen to skillfully start cooking, she probably understood.
I never expected that my cousin's stepson would not only be handsome, but also seem very hardworking.
Su Xiyue showed Su Zhi around the house, excluding Gu Qing's bedroom.
After looking around, Su Zhi said with some envy, "How did your second aunt agree to let you rent a place to live after graduating from university, and it's so nice!"
If all goes well, Su Zhi will be entering university next year.
Although life in university dormitories seems pretty good, living outside would offer a better quality of life.
I remember the last time I met my cousin Su Xiyue, she was flat-chested and just average-sized.
But this time, not only had the mountains risen, but the person had also grown considerably taller.
This is probably the effect of a good quality of life!
"They agreed after I talked to them."
Su Xiyue answered Su Zhi's question, but her gaze remained fixed on Gu Qing's back.
In fact, if it weren't for Gu Qing, Su Changqin would never have agreed to let her not live in the school dormitory.
If they lived in the school dormitory, it would be impossible for them to spend every day with Gu Qing.
It would be even more impossible for them to win over Gu Qing.
Thinking of this, Su Xiyue couldn't help but feel extremely fortunate.
Gu Qing was preparing dinner in the kitchen.
Because we are entertaining Su Zhi, tonight's dishes will be more numerous and complex than usual.
Su Xiyue was chatting with Su Zhi in the living room.
When old friends meet, they will definitely talk about the past.
The cousins Su Xiyue and Su Zhi chatted about their childhood memories, listening to the sounds of cooking coming from the kitchen. Compared to when it was just Gu Qing and Su Xiyue, this time there was a more family atmosphere.
The siblings reminisced about the past for a while, and then talked about the future.
Su Zhi's academic performance was actually not good, otherwise she wouldn't have switched to art.
In Su Zhi's memory, Su Xiyue's grades weren't actually much better than his.
But now that he has become a student at Jinxin University, Su Zhi is somewhat surprised and curious.
Although Jinxin University cannot compare to top-tier universities like Jin University that Gu Qing attended, it can still rank among the top few in the second-tier universities.
In some of their advantageous specialties, they could even be among the top tier.
Therefore, compared to Su Xiyue's average grades in high school, her college entrance examination score can be considered an exceptional performance.
"Actually, my grades only improved a month before the college entrance exam. Your brother Qingqing was the top student in the grade, and he tutored me every day back then."
Su Xiyue smiled, her eyebrows and eyes filled with pride, and there was a hint of smugness in her gaze.
Su Zhi looked at her cousin, then at Gu Qing's back in the kitchen, and then her eyes darted around.
"I'm saying, cousin..."
Su Zhi suddenly lowered his voice and looked at Su Xiyue teasingly, saying, "Spending every day with such a diligent and beautiful woman like Qingqing, you'll probably have a hard time finding a boyfriend in the future..."
Looking for a boyfriend?
Su Xiyue didn't need to think about this problem at all, because her boyfriend was in the kitchen right now.
But soon, a sense of unease crept into her mind.
Could it be that my cousin discovered something?
Her relationship with Gu Qing is currently kept secret.
Before they get past Su Changqin and Gu Yuan, their relationship cannot be exposed in front of their relatives!
After thinking for a moment, Su Xiyue sighed dramatically, "Cousin, you've said too much. I don't feel anything for any of the boys at school right now!"
"Not only are they not as good-looking as your brother Qingqing, but they're also incredibly troublesome and have quite the tempers!"
“Your Qingqing is gentle, beautiful and virtuous. I have to be picky to spend time with someone like her every day.”
After Su Xiyue finished speaking, she shook her head, spread her hands, and made a gesture as if she was complaining bitterly.
After listening, Su Zhi glanced at the figure in the kitchen, smelled the aroma of food wafting out, and said with a grin:
"Why don't you just go after Qingqing? You two aren't related by blood, so why not keep the good stuff in the family? What do you say?"
Young man, do you need to tell me such a small thing? Do you think I don't know how charming my Qingqing is?
This fertilizer must have flowed into their own fields!
Su Xiyue secretly mocked him in her heart, but at the same time she was extremely pleased.
If my cousin, or even my mother Su Changqin, knew that I had managed to win over someone like Gu Qing, how shocked would they be!
Although she was secretly delighted, Su Xiyue said aloud, "I'd like to too, but I'm afraid my family won't agree. You know my mom..."
As she spoke, Su Xiyue shook her head with a bitter expression.
Su Zhi thought for a moment, but didn't feel anything was wrong. She said with a relaxed expression, "My second aunt is quite open-minded. I'll try to put in a good word for you when I have time!"
Hearing Su Zhi say that, Su Xiyue suddenly felt that her cousin had become much cuter.
Gu Qing had explained the reason to her before.
Although she and Gu Qing are not related by blood, they are nominally step-siblings.
If it were an ordinary family, the two would simply get together, and it wouldn't matter if relatives disapproved and gossiped.
However, given Su Changqin's high position, her every move carries political implications.
Moreover, it's impossible to say that she has no enemies at all; countless people are waiting to seize on her weaknesses and kick her when she's down!
If the news of her marriage to Gu Qing were to spread, although it would be legally justifiable, it would inevitably have some negative impact on Su Changqin.
For example, would Su Changqin's superiors think that Su Changqin's inability to handle family matters would have a negative impact on her?
Su Xiyue hadn't thought that much about it before, but after Gu Qing explained it to her in detail, she understood the key point.
Therefore, their relationship is currently kept secret.