Rebirth: He refused to Divorce Again

Since they started talking, the atmosphere in the room became more harmonious. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Ying Xue put down her drawing board and said seriously, "I went to the exhibition room and saw your wooden sculpture of the eagle. I even had an illusion that if it wasn’t covered by a glass case, it would spread its wings and fly away. Gu Qiaoqiao, you’re truly amazing, you have a pair of hands that are extraordinarily skillful."

The girl’s voice was gentle and sweet, making one feel very comfortable listening to it.

Gu Qiaoqiao raised her smiling face, "You’re amazing too. I’ve seen your paintings, they’re full of Spiritual Energy. Given time, you’ll become a remarkable artist..."

"Not at all, compared to you I’m far behind. Sometimes I just can’t find the feeling."

"You’re too modest. You’re not worse than anyone else; you need to have confidence in yourself."

In the blink of an eye, the two had entered a mode of mutual compliments.

Afterward, there was a brief silence in the room, and the two girls couldn’t help but chuckle.

But despite the laughter, it still didn’t dispel the slight worry and unease between the girl’s eyebrows.

Gu Qiaoqiao, who was always keen, had long noticed Ying Xue’s unusual demeanor, but even though they could chat a bit, they were still like strangers.

Moreover, everyone has their own secrets. She had no right or qualification to pry into others’ privacy, even if they were the best of friends. It’s essential to have self-awareness in this regard, so Gu Qiaoqiao turned over and lay down on the bed, saying softly, "I want to nap for a while, you should rest too..."

Indeed, the girl opposite didn’t seem to want to confide her worries to Gu Qiaoqiao. She just smiled faintly and then lay down as well.

Soon the room fell into a quiet moment.

Gu Qiaoqiao fell asleep quickly, while opposite her Ying Xue stared at the ceiling above, her face full of clouds of worry and restless fear, her hands tightly clenched together, her joints turning white from the pressure.

She really didn’t know what to do. She hoped everything was just a dream, that those people wouldn’t come looking for her.

Even without an alarm clock, Gu Qiaoqiao woke up on time. After getting up, she felt especially energetic. Looking at Ying Xue, whose face was full of worry, Gu Qiaoqiao asked with a smile, "Ying Xue, do you have classes this afternoon? If you do, we can go together."

Ying Xue nodded hurriedly, picked up her portfolio, some drawing materials, and several books, then the two walked out of their dormitory.

Ying Xue locked the door, and the two quickly headed downstairs.

Their classes weren’t in the same building, so they parted ways at an intersection.

Gu Qiaoqiao had a few classes in the afternoon that she could take or skip, but she thought since she was here, she should listen carefully, as learning more things is always beneficial.

To be honest, her current status in the Antique world must be credited to her hands. Such unique conditions have made her soar like wings, allowing her to fly higher and further.

Because of this, she needed to absorb knowledge from other aspects. Gu Qiaoqiao also hoped that someday she wouldn’t rely on her hands alone, but her skills to authenticate antiques and paintings.

So that afternoon, Gu Qiaoqiao listened very attentively to the class and quickly put aside the unusual behavior of her roommate; after all, Ying Xue’s emotions had nothing to do with her...

Later, Gu Qiaoqiao took an elective class on ancient history. By the time she finished, it was already past four in the afternoon, and soon Brother Li San would come to pick her up.

Gu Qiaoqiao thought for a moment and decided there was no need to go back to the dormitory. She’d head directly to the school gate. After separating from Xie Hongli, who was going to eat in the cafeteria, Gu Qiaoqiao walked toward the gate.

Just as she turned around a building, Gu Qiaoqiao heard a somewhat familiar girl’s cry, "Let go of me! Let go! I’m not going, I’m not going anywhere. I don’t know you..."

Gu Qiaoqiao suddenly stopped in her tracks. It was Ying Xue’s voice; she didn’t hesitate to run toward the back of the building.

Even a university with tens of thousands of people has busy and secluded places, especially now that it’s mealtime.

Behind this teaching building is a grove, leading up to a mountain, rumored to be a lovers’ rendezvous. However, at mealtime, no one would go there for a rendezvous; they would choose a quiet night. So it’s quite deserted now.

And this building requires walking up several dozen steps to reach the main road of the school, then a few minutes along this road to get to the school gate.

Carrying a few books, Gu Qiaoqiao ran up the stairs thanks to her exceptional hearing. If it were anyone else, they wouldn’t have heard anything as it was hundreds of meters away. She then saw three men dragging Ying Xue toward the mountain behind.

Ying Xue, of course, didn’t want to go with them, but she couldn’t compete with these three strong guys. Her books, drawing board, and materials were scattered all over the ground. Because of sheer terror, Ying Xue was trembling and unable to utter a single word.

She couldn’t even call for help.

Standing on the steps, Gu Qiaoqiao shouted fiercely, "What are you doing? Let her go!"

Because the distance was still quite far, the three men surrounded Ying Xue in the middle, Gu Qiaoqiao worried that taking action might hurt Ying Xue, so she had to call out to them first.

Hearing Gu Qiaoqiao’s clear voice, the three young men indeed stopped. One tall man turned his head first.

His hair was quite long, past his ears, tied with a rubber band. The weather in May was already hot, and he wore a plaid shirt and long, pointed leather shoes, with sunglasses. Upon hearing the girl’s sharp voice, he took off his glasses and looked toward the source of the sound, his eyes lighting up.

At this moment, Gu Qiaoqiao stood in the glow of the setting sun, the soft golden light gently enveloping her. Her long black hair danced in the wind, she wore a beige cotton collared shirt, and slender pants of the same color. Her eyes sparkled, her skin was fair, she stood graceful and beautiful.

The plaid young man couldn’t help but swallow a mouthful of saliva, telling the two boys next to him, "Grab Ying Xue for me, don’t let her run."

At this point, Gu Qiaoqiao was already walking quickly toward them.

Gu Qiaoqiao glanced at them, seeing they were heading toward the mountain behind. And noticing Ying Xue’s pale face, seemingly half-faint, she became furious; it was obvious what these people wanted to do.

But who were these three people?

Could they be students from the school?

How dare they be so bold, truly lawless.

Gu Qiaoqiao pointed her finger, her eyes fierce, "Who are you, let her go quickly, or don’t blame me for being unkind."