Liu Nanfeng and his group did not linger in Sanbao Town for long. After Gu Gu's situation was resolved, they wanted to leave.
One reason was that they had little to talk about with Gu Gu's parents.
Another was that their presence made the Duan family too reserved, and it would be better to leave sooner.
They had originally wanted to explore the town, but unfortunately, the town had long lost its original appearance. Now, it was just an ordinary town with nothing special to see.
"Gu Gu..."
However, Gu Gu was very reluctant to see them go.
"Alright, you've finally found your parents, so live well with them. I'll come to see you again after some time."
"Gu Gu..."
Despite Liu Nanfeng's comforting words, Gu Gu still appeared very sad.
Su Jinxiu crouched down and gave her a gentle hug.
Then, she whispered in Gu Gu's ear, "If you miss us, you can always come to find us, you know?"
As she spoke, she winked playfully at Gu Gu. Gu Gu's eyes lit up, as if she had remembered something, and she nodded repeatedly.
"Gu Gu... Gu Gu..."
Xiao Liyu squeezed forward. Gu Gu was staying behind, and she was the saddest among them.
"Gu... Xiao... Xiao Liyu."
"Yes, Gu Gu, I don't want you to stay. Won't you come back with me?" Xiao Liyu tugged at Gu Gu's sleeve, her voice trembling with tears.
Hearing this, Gu Gu looked back at her parents and elder brother behind her, a look of hesitation on her face.
"Alright, Gu Gu hasn't seen her parents for a long time and misses them dearly. We can't always keep her by our side, or she'll be very sad," Su Jinxiu said, crouching down and holding Xiao Liyu in her arms.
Xiao Liyu nodded understandingly, but she was still very sad.
After thinking for a moment, she took out a mud creature from the brocade pouch at her waist.
"Gu Gu, this is for you," she said, pressing the mud creature into Gu Gu's hand.
"My father left this to me. It can transform into anything you desire," Xiao Liyu said proudly.
"Yes, that's right, your father left it to you, so only you can use it. Gu Gu can't," Liu Nanfeng remarked from the side.
He had tried it before, and it had no reaction. Moreover, although the mud creature was not large, the information it contained was incredibly complex, making it very difficult for him to fully decipher.
Gu Gu looked at the lump of mud in her hand and handed it back to Xiao Liyu.
Xiao Liyu looked disappointed and rummaged in her pouch again, pulling out a long ribbon.
The ribbon was very ornate, embroidered with lotus flowers, lily pads, and shimmering fish swimming in waves.
Looking at the ribbon, Liu Nanfeng fell into thought. The ribbon looked somewhat familiar.
"Then take this. Tie it around your waist, and you can fly like a kite," Xiao Liyu said.
Gu Gu looked at it with great curiosity. So magical? For a moment, she seemed to forget her sadness.
When Xiao Liyu mentioned tying it around her waist, Liu Nanfeng had a flash of inspiration and finally remembered. Wasn't this Zhu Yin'e's belt?
He opened his mouth to speak but caught sight of Su Jinxiu beside him and quickly swallowed his words.
In the end, Gu Gu accepted Xiao Liyu's gift. The belt seemed to suit her perfectly.
"Gu Gu... Goodbye... Remember to visit me."
Xiao Liyu leaned out of the car window, her little head extended, waving her small hand incessantly at Gu Gu behind them.
Gu Gu, also with tears streaming down her face, waved her arms until the car disappeared from sight.
"Xiao Lan..." Let's go home.
Wang Hongmei walked over and crouched down, pulling Gu Gu into her embrace. She seemed to have regained her senses, appearing refreshed and full of vitality, which was quite miraculous.
At this moment, Duan Dacheng also walked up and gently stroked Gu Gu's head.
Gu Gu looked up at him, her face still streaked with tears, which pained Duan Dacheng.
Gu Gu extended her right hand and took his, then extended her left hand and took Wang Hongmei's.
Dad, Mom, me...
Wang Hongmei stood up. After exchanging a glance with her husband,
She softly said, "Let's go home."
They walked home, holding Gu Gu's hands on either side.
Gu Gu looked at her father, then at her mother. Even with tears on her face, even though she was still sad in her heart, a smile bloomed on her little face.
"Alas..."
Duan Xiaohai raised his hand, wanting to call out to them and say, "What about me?" But seeing such a heartwarming scene, he couldn't say anything.
He turned to his wife. Xiao Yalan in her arms immediately reached out her arms to him, asking to be held.
Duan Xiaohai took her into his arms, hugging her tightly.
He murmured, "May you all be well."
Zhao Lili heard her husband's quiet murmur, and with emotion, she gently patted his back, then linked her arm with his and said, "Let's go home too."
...
"Alright, don't cry anymore."
Su Huamei pulled out a tissue and wiped Xiao Liyu's tears.
At this moment, Xiao Liyu was sitting on Su Huamei's lap.
Ever since parting with Gu Gu, Xiao Liyu had been crying, her clothes soaked with tears.
"I... I don't want to cry, but... but my eyes are disobedient... *sob sob sob*..." Xiao Liyu choked out.
"There, there, I'm telling you, Gu Gu will be back soon," Su Jinxiu comforted her.
She was holding Xiao Jinhua beside them.
Xiao Jinhua didn't understand any of this, but hearing Xiao Liyu's cries, she seemed to resonate, puckering her small lips and looking on the verge of tears.
"Really... really?" Xiao Liyu asked, her voice choked.
"Of course, it's true."
"Then when will she be back?"
"That..."
"Oh, Xiao Liyu, why are you so bothersome? We said soon, and it will be soon. Why are you asking so many questions? If you cry again, I'll spank you," Yang Ruoyun said impatiently.
"I'm not afraid of you."
Despite her tear-streaked face, Xiao Liyu looked defiant.
"If you're not afraid of me, then don't hide in Sister Huamei's arms. Come over here," Yang Ruoyun said, patting the empty space beside her.
"No way, you're a big bad cat, and you smell bad. I won't sit next to you," Xiao Liyu said, shrinking further into Su Huamei's arms.
However, Yang Ruoyun's interruption made Xiao Liyu stop crying.
"Nanfeng, see if you can find a place to eat. Let's stop and get something," Su Jinxiu said.
"Eat?" Xiao Liyu perked up.
The group chuckled, and the sadness of parting was dispelled for a moment.
"Since we've come to Jiangyou, we shouldn't just rush back, should we? How about we have some fun before returning?" Su Huamei suggested.
"I have no objections," Liu Nanfeng said indifferently.
"What about Ruoyun?" Su Jinxiu asked, turning to Yang Ruoyun.
"All I have is time," Yang Ruoyun shrugged and said indifferently.
Since everyone agreed, they didn't rush back to Jiangcheng and instead toured Jiangyou, visiting several attractions.
Of course, what pleased Xiao Liyu the most was the variety of delicious food. Gu Gu was completely forgotten for the moment.
After playing for four or five days, Liu Nanfeng returned the rented car and prepared to head back to Jiangcheng.
However, they didn't take a plane this time.
Before, he didn't know Jiangyou well and had little information, so he couldn't use the Any Door.
Now, returning to Jiangcheng was different. He opened an Any Door directly to his home.
However, when he appeared in his own living room, he was startled by someone in the room.
Gu Gu?