Lin Qingping and Gu Juncheng

Chapter 375 Go for a walk?

Gu Juncheng forcibly pulled her hand over, so hard that her fair wrist was pinched red in a short while.

He gripped her wrist and asked, "Answer me! Is this what you mean by a different life experience?"

His speech was like a morning drill lecture, devoid of any interjections, consisting only of commands and interrogations.

The tiny bloodstains on her hands were just from being accidentally scratched by the wood while making the sofa.

"What's wrong with that? Didn't you come from the countryside? Didn't you get cut when you went up the mountain to chop firewood as a kid? You've forgotten your roots after a few years of good life, haven't you?" She was being sarcastic, but she was also stating the facts.

Both she and he came from the countryside. Their childhood experiences of physical labor and hard work in the fields were ingrained in their very being. Although they later left the countryside, their ability to endure hardship remained a fundamental part of their being.

Gu Juncheng was so taken aback by her retort that he couldn't respond for a moment.

Forgetting one's roots?

So, this is his fault?

"Let go of me!" Lin Qingping frowned in disgust. "The cut on my hand didn't hurt, but this wrist of yours almost broke my bones!"

Gu Juncheng was stunned, his face turning from dark to red. "I...I'm sorry..."

His voice softened considerably, and he let go of her hand.

Lin Qingping rubbed her wrists and went into the kitchen.

Gu Juncheng stood there, seemingly still reeling from the shock.

Zhiyuan crawled out of the house and tugged at his father's hand, "Dad Gu, aren't you going to the kitchen to help kill the crabs? The crabs will pinch your fingers, it hurts so much."

Zhiyuan still has a deep memory of crabs.

When I was a child in Gujia Village, I got pinched by a small crab in the stream. I remember it hurt so much I almost cried. Even now, I don't know how to pull the crab off. The harder I pulled, the tighter the crab gripped me. Later, I fell into the water, and the little crab somehow let go.

"Do you have any crabs?" Gu Juncheng asked as he walked towards the kitchen.

"Yes!" Zhiyuan followed him inside. He was very curious about how to handle crabs without hurting his hands. "Dad Gu, your island is so nice. You can eat fish, shrimp, and crabs."

it is good?

Gu Juncheng recalled his home in the capital, which was much better than the house he was living in now...

What can't Lin Qingping do when it comes to handling crabs? Don't forget, Lin Qingping ran a restaurant in her previous life! When she started out, she did everything herself.

Two large crabs. Gu Juncheng skillfully cut one open, revealing it full of roe and fat.

Lin Qingping had originally planned to make spicy crab, but upon seeing it, she decided to steam the other one instead. She didn't want to waste such good crab roe and crab fat, so she stopped him from cutting the crab further and told him to just wash it clean.

The three of them ate two crabs, one steamed and the other stir-fried with chili. Lin Qingping simply added an egg, kelp, and dried shrimp soup, stir-fried some leafy greens, and a small bowl of spicy stir-fried snails.

Zhiyuan and Gu Juncheng both ate three bowls of rice...

Zhiyuan used a small bowl, while he used a large bowl.

Lin Qingping looked at her bowl of rice, which was still less than half full, and was a little speechless. "No, are you guys drinking rice?"

Gu Juncheng put down his bowl, feeling a little embarrassed.

Gu Juncheng was very conscientious, clearing away the dishes, washing them, and cleaning the kitchen with great skill, just as he did when he lived at home in the capital.

Gu Juncheng ate dinner early. After washing the dishes, he came out to find Lin Qingping sitting on the sofa, writing and drawing again.

Gu Juncheng looked at her, frowned in thought, and suddenly said, "Shall we go for a walk?"

Lin Qingping was slightly surprised: Had she figured it out?

She thought about it for a moment; this was the first time he had suggested going out for a walk since they started talking about divorce.

"Okay!" She put down her sketchbook and stood up. "Zhiyuan?"

Call Zhiyuan along.

"Zhiyuan won't go," he said. "I'll bring you something delicious later."

Zhiyuan pouted, "Fine, you're just kidding me again! I don't want to go anyway! I want to eat watermelon and do my homework!"

Lin Qingping had no idea what Gu Juncheng was up to.

Knowing Gu Juncheng as she did, she knew that preventing Zhiyuan from going was definitely not because he wanted to do anything inappropriate for children; a hypocrite like him wouldn't do such a thing! Especially since this was on an island!

It was only a little past five in the afternoon, but it was already incredibly hot outside.

Gu Juncheng walked ahead, taking long strides, and Lin Qingping had to jog to keep up.

Lin Qingping sneered inwardly. Was this done on purpose? Did they want her to join the forced march?

She couldn't be bothered to pay him any attention and simply walked slowly, but the sun was still scorching hot.

Gu Juncheng headed towards the sea. The closer they got to the sea, the more unobstructed the sun became, scorching their skin. Lin Qingping felt as if her skin was about to be baked dry.

Gu Juncheng kept walking forward. When he reached the beach, the sand was indeed very soft, but he didn't stop to admire the sea or wait for the sunset; instead, he continued walking. At first, he would encounter one or two family members who would give them mischievous smiles, but gradually, the place became deserted and increasingly desolate, though the trees grew quite lush.

Lin Qingping remained silent, wanting to see where he would end up.

Suddenly, there was a rustling sound from the bushes.

Lin Qingping finally panicked.

A reptile twisted in front of me and quickly disappeared into the grass, leaving only its tail visible as it flashed and vanished.

That was what she feared most.

Normally, she would have started screaming.

But she didn't at that moment.

She stood still, motionless.

Staring at Gu Juncheng's back, even though she was actually feeling cold all over and her skin was peeling from the heat, she was still standing firmly.

She didn't believe him; he didn't know reptiles roamed the area.

Suddenly there was no sound behind him, and Gu Juncheng was startled. He turned around and saw her standing in the hot sunset, looking at him with angry eyes.

His gaze swept across the ground as he quickly walked over to her. When he reached her, he saw that her face was already bright red from the sun, and even her neck was red.

"Are you alright? Did you get bitten?" He squatted down, wanting to roll up her pants to check.

"Gu Juncheng," she called his name through gritted teeth.

His hand had just touched her trouser leg when he paused, then pulled it up to reveal her fair ankle, smooth and flawless without any marks.

As he reached for the other one, she stepped back, looked directly at him, and said, "Gu Juncheng, is this the different life you wanted me to experience?"

Gu Juncheng didn't speak. He first checked her other foot and, after confirming that it was okay, stood up and looked at her. "Yes, Lin Qingping, life on this island is not what you imagine—romantic beaches, endless seafood, and beautiful sunrises and sunsets."

"What are you trying to tell me? Is there a scorching sun here? Are there small reptiles that I'm afraid of? Gu Juncheng, I'll tell you..."

"No need to tell me, come with me!" He pulled her and ran towards a small hill on the island.